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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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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

UN Warns Afghanistan War Victims Remain Forgotten

KABUL: The United Nations has warned that many civilian victims of Afghanistan’s two-decade war remain without justice, compensation or recognition. UNAMA said tens of thousands of civilians were killed or wounded between 2001 and 2021 in attacks and military operations involving the Taliban, Islamic State and Afghan or international forces. Survivors continue to face psychological trauma, financial hardship and disrupted lives. One victim, Mohammad, said the world had forgotten those affected by the conflict. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Shanghai Cooperation Organization slams US-Israel attack on Iran

In its summit declaration, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization expressed “deep concern over developments in the Middle East and around Iran”. Member nations affirmed their “position condemning military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which have resulted in numerous civilian casualties and significant damage to the country’s economy”. “Such actions violate the principles and norms of international law and the UN Charter and create serious risks to international peace, security and stability,” it said. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

UN Urges Safer Social Media for Young Users

GENEVA/BRUSSELS: The United Nations on Thursday urged social media companies to adopt child-safe designs after Meta agreed to tighter restrictions on teenage use of Facebook and Instagram in some US states. The agreement followed claims that Meta designed its platforms to attract young users, downplayed risks and unlawfully collected children’s data. The settlement, involving numerous US states and territories, could cost Meta billions of dollars, including a separate deal with Texas. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran’s president calls for Muslim nations’ unity despite differences 

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for unity among Muslim nations despite their differences, Al Jazeera reported. Addressing a 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Pezeskhian condemns US-Israeli aggression against his country. “Iran stood strong against US-Israeli aggression,” Pezeshkian is quoted as saying by the state media. “Iran is not in a weak position, and it knows how to defend itself,” the president added. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran says US must provide compensation for damages caused by sanctions 

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the United Nations Security Council to reject US unilateral coercive measures and secondary sanctions imposed on Iran and that the US bears international responsibility for damages caused by its unilateral sanctions and must provide full compensation, including restitution and reparations. In a message to the UNSC, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the US measures as an “economic terrorism campaign” carried out through unilateral coercive measures, which he said are unlawful under international law, Anadolu reported. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Israeli forces conduct detonations in various parts of southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have carried out detonation operations between the villages of Markaba and Rab el-Thalathine in the Nabatieh governorate of southern Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA). NNA earlier reported that the Israeli military razed homes in the town of Khiam. Detonations were also conducted in the area between the villages of Kfar Tebnit and Arnoun in the Nabatieh district. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Gulf nations discuss Strait of Hormuz via video conference

Foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries held a video meeting on ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran. Oman’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement the talks stressed “the importance of intensifying coordination regarding freedom of navigation and its safety in the Strait of Hormuz, and prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions that enhance regional security and stability”. Read More…

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