ISTANBUL (AA) – The X account of Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef has mysteriously disappeared. The reason for the removal of his account, which had nearly 12 million followers, is unknown. Youssef said on his final post on X before the account disappeared: “Antisemitism was an accusation that used to freeze the blood on people’s vein...
As students head back to campus, a California Senate bill is stirring controversy. Critics argue that it threatens free speech by targeting campus protests, particularly those against Israel’s war on Palestine. The bill is currently moving through the legislature. The American Civil Liberties Union warns that this legislation could chil...
New York, United States – AFP The president of New York’s Columbia University resigned on Wednesday, just weeks before the start of the new school year, citing the toll taken by a “period of turmoil” after she faced scrutiny for her handling of demonstrations over Israel’s war on Gaza. British-American economist M...
Dhaka, Bangladesh – AFP Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem held his breath and listened for the sound of a cocked pistol. Instead, he was tossed from a car and into a muddy ditch on Dhaka’s outskirts — alive, at […]
SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA) – An army officer was killed on Wednesday in an operation against freedom fighters in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. “All Ranks of White Knight Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of brave heart Capt. Deepak Singh who succumbed to his injuries,” said the Indian military that occupies Kashmir, on ...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) – Bangladesh announced that a curfew will continue Friday and Saturday with a nine-hour pause amid an intensified crackdown against those involved in violence during student protests. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan announced at a news conference early Friday after meeting with law enforcement that the curfew, which came ...
JERUSALEM (AA) – The Israeli parliament (Knesset) on Thursday passed an extension to a law allowing the shutdown of foreign media outlets operating in the country till November. The law in its final reading was passed by 26-8 votes in the 120-member Knesset, according to a parliamentary statement. The law aims to stop the work of [&helli...
SRINAGAR, Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (AA) – Police in the Indian-occupied Kashmir have arrested several Muharram mourners for shouting pro-Palestine slogans and raising a Palestinian flag during a procession on Monday, a prominent Shia leader and member of the Indian parliament has said. Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, a member of parliament ...
Kabul, Afghanistan — AFP On a stage inside Kabul Stadium, dozens of bodybuilders take turns flexing and posing in a bid to clinch the title of Mr Afghanistan — albeit with their legs modestly covered to just below the knee- in accordance with rulings for modesty for men prescribed by Islamic law. Gone are the […]
London, United Kingdom – AFP Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai called for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans, saying she was especially concerned about the “dark future” awaiting women and girls sent back. “It is deeply concerning that Pakistan is forcing Afghan refugees based in Pakistan back into Afghanista...
