Israeli settlers have intensified their efforts to thwart humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza Strip by physically blocking convoys and destroying supplies on route en masse, further worsening humanitarian conditions there and heightening international pressure against Israel for more access. Famine now looms large. On May 21, members of Tsav 9, an Israeli far-right group sanctioned...
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Pakistan Launches Government-Backed Bitcoin Reserve, Indicating Major Change in Crypto Policy
Islamabad: On May 29, 2025, Islamabad hosted its inaugural international Cricket match of 2025 against India at their stadium.Pakistan made history this week by officially entering the global cryptocurrency arena with an announcement of a government-backed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, announced by Bilal Bin Saqib, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency during Bitcoin...
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CNN Correspondents Analyze India-Pakistan Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions
After months of cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan, their recent ceasefire agreement has been met with cautious optimism and skepticism. CNN correspondents offer insight into this fragile truce’s complexities as well as its potential effects for regional stability.On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after months of tension following a...
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Over 800 UK Legal Experts Urge Government to Sanction Israel Over Gaza Conflict
Over 800 legal professionals from the UK – former Supreme Court justices, King’s Counsel, barristers, solicitors and academics among them – have written an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer arguing that sanctions must be placed on Israel for its military operations in Gaza.The GuardianA letter accompanying a 35-page legal memorandum by The Guardian...
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A fatal London house fire claimed the lives of three Pakistani-origin children, as well as their mother.
An early Saturday house fire claimed the lives of 43-year-old Nusrat Usman and her three Pakistani-origin children residing in Brent, northwest London. These individuals have been identified as: Maryam Mikaiel (15), Musa Usman (8), and Raees Usman (4) – as reported by The Sun, Guardian, Sky News, People.com and Standard (13).Emergency services were called to...
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How Donald Trump’s Megabill Transfers Wealth in the US
Washington D.C. — Former President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic legislation — commonly known as the “megabill” — is making waves across America, with economists and political analysts warning of potential wealth transfers through one of the biggest upward wealth transfers ever witnessed by modern America. Last month, Congress narrowly approved the American Growth and Prosperity...
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Hamas Deplores Israeli Airstrike That Killed Nine Children in Khan Younis
Date of Publication: May 24, 2025The Guardian/Ledger Hamas strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike which killed nine children from one family in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, as an atrocious massacre and indefensible breach of international law. On Friday afternoon, an attack targeting the home of Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, a pediatrician at Nasser Medical Complex was...
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DG ISPR Labels India’s Water Blockade Threat as ‘Insane Thinking’ Amid Rising TensionsAbb Takk News+3The Express Tribune+3The News International+3
Islamabad, May 23, 2025 Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has vehemently dismissed recent statements by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the potential blockage of water flows to Pakistan, describing such notions as “insane thinking” and “madness.” Instagram+3The News International+3The Express Tribune+3 Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Lt. Gen. Chaudhry emphasized...
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Trump Announces “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Shield as Part of U.S. Strategic Defense Improvement
President Donald Trump unveiled an ambitious missile defense initiative, known as “Golden Dome,” designed to shield America against advanced missile threats. Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome system, this initiative seeks to defend against intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), hypersonic weapons, and other aerial threats through multilayered defense strategies. (Sources). XIOverview of the Golden Dome Initiative The...
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Israeli Protesters Delay Humanitarian Aid Convoys Bound for Gaza Amid Rising Tensions
Israeli protesters have escalated efforts to block humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza Strip. Citing concerns over Israeli hostages still held by Hamas, activists from Tsav 9 and Generation of Victory blocked access to Kerem Shalom crossing on Wednesday morning, preventing aid trucks from entering Gaza. For more information, see Israel Hayom at +9 [Israel Hayom].+9Demonstrators...