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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

India’s ‘Hummus Trail’ Draws Israeli Tourists After Gaza War

An article has raised questions about Israeli soldiers travelling to popular Indian tourist destinations after serving in Gaza. It cites allegations by the Hind Rajab Foundation concerning Israeli soldier Eitan Gilboa and says he later travelled along India’s so-called “Hummus Trail”. The route includes destinations in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Goa that are popular among Israeli travellers. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan urges all sides to uphold Islamabad MoU commitments 

Pakistan has called on all parties to honour their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as a lasting foundation for mutual understanding, respect and shared prosperity in the region. Speaking at the United Nations, Pakistan's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said Islamabad, together with its partners, has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation, ceasefire initiatives and broader regional stability. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, says foundation

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson for the philanthropic group told Reuters in a written statement. The spokesperson's comments came in response to a Wall Street Journal report, which said that Gates had apologised to staff during the town hall over his ties with Epstein. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Heritage Foundation defends Tucker Carlson, criticism of Israel

In a show of support, The Heritage Foundation, a prominent US conservative think tank, defended former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after his interview with far-right activist, Holocaust denier and prominent critic of Israel Nick Fuentes. Kevin Roberts, the foundation’s president, echoed Trump and Carlson’s “America First” message, saying “when it serves the interests of the United States to cooperate with Israel and other allies, we should do so.” He added that, when it doesn’t, “conservatives should feel no obligation to reflexively support any foreign government.” Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Trump's special envoy Witkoff arrives in Gaza

US special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday arrived at an aid centre run by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Israeli and US media reported. Palestinian civilians have been killed almost daily while waiting for aid near GHF distribution sites. The GHF is backed by the US and Israel. A day before his arrival, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Mr Witkoff, who is being accompanied by US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, would “inspect the current distribution sites and secure a plan to deliver more food and… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 'here to stay': Chairman

The head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has defended his organisation from fierce criticism of its food delivery system and said its mission would continue even after Hamas and Israel eventually reach a ceasefire deal. The US-backed GHF began giving out meals in May after Israel had prevented all aid, food and water from entering the Gaza Strip for nearly three months. The blockade led to severe food shortages and famine warnings for the Palestinian territory's 2.3 million residents. But scenes chaos has rocked GHF distribution sites. More than 500… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Switzerland to close Geneva branch of GHF aid group

Switzerland has said it will close the Geneva branch of the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) because it had neither a Swiss address nor a representative in the country. A private enterprise with opaque funding, GHF began operations on May 26 after Israel had halted relief supplies from coming into Gaza for more than two months, prompting mass famine warnings. GHF operations have been marred by chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Israeli forces firing on people waiting to collect rations in the Palestinian territory, where the Israeli… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

US authorizes $30m for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Reports

US President Donald Trump's administration has authoried providing $30 million to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to reports. The announcement, first reported by Reuters and AP, is the first known funding by Washington for the GHF’s aid distribution efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war. A document reviewed by Reuters showed that the $30 million US Agency for International Development grant to GHF was authorized on Friday under a "priority directive" from the White House and State Department. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Russia says Trump’s tariffs show disregard for trade norms

Russia said Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs showed his disregard for the foundations of international trade, as Moscow raised concerns about a global trade war. Trump’s punishing tariffs on dozens of economies took effect Wednesday, including over 100 percent on China, as Beijing vowed “forceful” action in an intensifying trade war that sparked fresh panic on the markets. Russia has deepened economic and political ties to China since launching its offensive on Ukraine three years ago but is also pushing a rapprochement with Washington and hopes to… Read More…

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