International

Web Desk — The head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) hailed the newly announced Gaza ceasefire agreement on Friday, describing it as a crucial “starting point” to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at a news conference at the UN headquarters in New York, Philippe Lazzarini emphasized the need for swift, …

Web Desk — Israel’s hardline National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced on Thursday that he would resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if it approves the Gaza ceasefire deal, which he staunchly opposes, according to Reuters. Israeli media reported that the cabinet might vote on the agreement on Friday, though the Prime Minister’s office has not confirmed this. “This …

Web Desk — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, signaling a potential end to Israel’s devastating 15-month campaign that resulted in the deaths of at least 46,707 Palestinians. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani announced the agreement during a press conference in Doha, confirming it will take effect on January …

Web Desk: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir’s efforts bear fruit as the World Bank pledges $20 billion to Pakistan. According to sources, this $20 billion will be provided to Pakistan under the 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF). For the approval of the framework, 19 out of 24 directors voted in favor of Pakistan. Sources state …

Web Desk — Yotam Vilk, an officer in the armored corps, recalls an indelible image of Israeli soldiers killing an unarmed Palestinian teenager in Gaza. Instructions to Shoot: Soldiers were ordered to shoot any unauthorized person entering the buffer zone. Casualties Witnessed: Vilk saw at least 12 people killed, but the teenager’s death left a lasting impact. Dehumanization: “He died …

Web Desk — The Fourth Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition kicked off in Jeddah, marking a significant step toward improving services for pilgrims visiting Makkah and Madinah. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program, the event reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing the pilgrimage journey under Vision 2030. Makkah Deputy Governor Prince …

Mel Gibson’s Controversial Wildfire Conspiracy Theory Web Desk — Actor Mel Gibson has sparked controversy by sharing a conspiracy theory about the “convenient” circumstances surrounding the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. During an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Gibson speculated whether the fires were deliberately “commissioned” to force people off valuable properties. Gibson Questions Intent Behind the Fires …

“Real-World Harm” Warning from Fact-Checkers Web Desk — A global fact-checking network has warned sternly about the potential “real-world harm” if Meta expands its decision to halt fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram. The warning challenges Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s assertion that such moderation equates to censorship. Zuckerberg’s Surprise Announcement Earlier this week, Zuckerberg announced plans to significantly reduce content moderation …

Monitoring Desk: The establishment has no ideology; its only concern is to maintain its authority. We object to this and will continue to do so. These remarks were made by Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a press conference in Karachi. He stated that PTI did not take them into confidence regarding the negotiations with the government. He added that completing a …

Web Desk — A Kuwaiti Criminal Court has sentenced a Syrian blogger to three years in prison, followed by deportation, for allegedly insulting Kuwait’s leadership and making derogatory remarks about Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Tunisia on social media. The blogger was also charged with spreading false information. According to the Kuwaiti authorities, the blogger was prosecuted on state security …