Pakistan has called on the international community to intervene over what it described as Israel’s systematic annexation of the occupied West Bank, expansion of settlements, and forced displacement of Palestinians. The remarks were made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, during an Arria-formula meeting at the United Nations focused on […]
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Melissa Barrera reflects on career aftermath after Scream exit
Actor Melissa Barrera has spoken about her professional journey following her removal from the Scream film franchise in 2023 after she publicly criticised Israel’s military actions in Gaza. In a recent interview with Variety, Barrera reflected on the impact the controversy had on her Hollywood career, describing a period of uncertainty in which she believed […]
Palestine’s grand mufti, chief justice arrive in Islamabad for int’l moot
Palestine’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Hussein and Chief Justice Dr. Mahmoud Al-Habbash arrived in Islamabad on Monday to attend an international Islamic conference being organized by the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) this week, state media reported. The sixth ‘International Paigham-e-Islam Conference’ will be held on May 6 at Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Center. The conference […]
Pakistan has warned of a widening crisis stretching from Gaza to the Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has warned of a widening and interconnected crisis stretching from Gaza to the Strait of Hormuz, urging stronger diplomatic engagement and strict adherence to international law to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. Read More: Pakistan pushes for regional ceasefire efforts Speaking at a United Nations Security Council debate, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim […]
Mass wedding ceremony brings hope to dozens of families in Gaza
A large-scale mass wedding ceremony brought moments of joy and relief to dozens of families in Gaza, where 150 Palestinian couples were married in a single event despite ongoing hardship in the region. The ceremony took place in the city of Deir el-Balah with support from the United Arab Emirates. Read More: For Gaza grooms, crippling debt […]
Israel orders deportation of American woman over video of Palestinian girl attack
TEL AVIV — Israeli authorities have ordered the deportation of an American Jewish woman after she filmed a video showing a car attack on a young Palestinian girl, according to local media reports. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions over the woman’s actions and Israel’s legal response. Read More: China deports US woman convicted of […]
Shehbaz Sharif holds informal meetings with world leaders in Washington
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held informal meetings with US President Donald Trump and several other world leaders on the sidelines of the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Thursday. Read More: PM Shehbaz attends Trump-led inaugural Gaza Board of Peace During a brief interaction, Trump and Shehbaz Sharif exchanged pleasantries, shook hands, and shared […]
Shehbaz calls for credible pathway to Palestinian state
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to work collectively toward a credible pathway for Palestinian self-determination, saying durable peace in the Middle East depends on ending occupation and restoring Palestinian sovereignty. Read More: PM Shehbaz attends Trump-led inaugural Gaza Board of Peace Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, the […]
UN expert condemned attacks on Palestine rapporteur
An independent United Nations (UN) expert has condemned what it called disinformation-driven attacks by several European ministers against Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestine territories, amid growing political pressure for her resignation. Read More: UN experts face criticism over Palestine remarks The criticism followed claims circulated in recent days that Albanese had described Israel […]
UN experts face criticism over Palestine remarks
GENEVA – A United Nations human rights spokesperson expressed concern on Friday over attacks on independent UN experts, following calls from several European governments for the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the organisation’s special rapporteur for Palestine. Read More: UN expert accuses global firms of profiting from violence against Palestinians Albanese, an Italian lawyer, has been […]