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Nigerian Muslims have expressed outrage following Saudi Arabia's announcement of the opening of a liquor store. While some see it as a sign of progressive change, others view it as a departure from Islamic principles. The move has sparked debate on social media, with users expressing a range...
An explosion at the Kalsu military base in Babylon province, housing Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces, resulted in one fatality and eight injuries. The incident occurred amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with Iran allegedly launching an assault on Israel followed by a...
In response to the recent floods in Dubai, Nigerians took to social media to share their reactions and speculations. While some users expressed surprise at the occurrence of floods in a desert region like Dubai, others suggested that the weather may have been manipulated through cloud seeding, a...
In a rare event for the Gulf region, heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc, causing flash flooding and disrupting flights at the world's busiest international airport. Dubai Airport experienced temporary diversions, with operations resuming shortly after. Tragically, Oman reported a significant...
Israel launched strikes on Gaza as Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan, following US President Joe Biden's criticism of Israel's approach to the conflict. Palestinians observed Eid al-Fitr amidst the ruins of Gaza, devastated by months of war since Hamas's October 7 attacks. Tensions...
Six international aid workers and a Palestinian driver were killed in an Israeli air raid, confirmed by the aid group World Central Kitchen (WCK) on Tuesday. The victims, hailing from Palestine, Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the US-Canada, were targeted while delivering food in...
Famine looms in parts of northern Gaza, with the US State Department warning of a significant risk and possibly existing famine in some areas. This follows a ruling from the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to admit humanitarian aid into the territory. Despite Israeli claims of...
In a move that has heightened tensions in the already volatile Israel-Gaza conflict, the White House issued a stern condemnation of a recent conference in Jerusalem attended by over ten members of the Israeli government. The conference advocated for the reestablishment of settlements in Gaza...
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur, currently ranked seventh in women's singles, announced her decision to donate a portion of her prize money from the ongoing Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals to aid Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza. Jabeur, emotionally discussing the...
Image Credit: Antoine Taveneaux Amidst a humanitarian crisis in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and an ongoing assault on Gaza, Bethlehem faces a heartbreaking decision—cancelling Christmas events. The Church of the Nativity and all city churches, typically bustling with festive cheer, now stand...
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