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At least 30 other Pakistani nationals were also wounded with the gunmen reportedly ‘neutralised’ by Omani security forces.A shooting at a mosque in Oman killed at least four people and wounded 30 others in a rare act of violence in the Gulf nation. The attack early on Tuesday took place in Wadi al-Kabir, a district east of the capital city Muscat, during a major religious event for Shia Muslims. Video from the scene shows people fleeing near the Imam Ali Mosque, its minaret visible, as gunfire rings out followed by a voice saying, “Oh God!” Four Pakistanis were killed with…

For over nine months now, the United States and other close allies of Israel have repeatedly defended the conduct of the Israeli army in Gaza and the West Bank. They have rejected or ignored accusations of genocide, torture, collective punishment and other war crimes and crimes against humanity, despite numerous reports by UN experts and human rights organisations detailing various atrocities. In defending the Israeli army, Israeli allies often refer to the opportunity to seek justice for crimes in Israeli courts. In its response to International Criminal Court’s Prosecutor Karim Khan seeking arrest warrants for Israeli officials, the US State…

NewsFeedFootage shows people fleeing a deadly shooting near a mosque in Oman’s capital Muscat. Police say four people were killed and several others wounded.Published On 16 Jul 202416 Jul 2024 Source link

PM Netanyahu must order annexation of the West Bank if the International Court of Justice rules Israeli occupation is illegal, far-right minister says.Hardline Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on the prime minister to annex the occupied West Bank if the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rules Israeli settlements are illegal this week. Smotrich told reporters, “no one will move the people of Israel from their land”, the Times of Israel quoted him as saying on Monday. The UN’s top court is expected to deliver a non-binding ruling on the legal ramifications of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories on Friday.…

Palestinians are describing the latest Israeli attack on Gaza as a ‘horrific massacre’.More than 90 Palestinians were killed and 300 injured on Saturday in al-Mawasi – an area in Gaza that Israel had designated as safe. Its fighter jets and drones unleashed a barrage of missiles and bombs, obliterating tents that sheltered thousands of displaced families. As the death toll rises and the humanitarian crisis deepens, there are serious questions about Israel’s military conduct and the protection of civilians. Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Ibrahim Yaghi – Writer, poet and activist Tahani Mustafa – Senior Palestine analyst at the International Crisis…

While some countries in the world are considering a switch to a four-day working week, Greece is swinging in the opposite direction. Its government is implementing a new six-day work schedule which falls under an employment law titled Law 5053/2023. The law is voluntary for companies to adopt, and the idea is to kick-start the economy in a country that is still emerging from the wreckage of Europe’s worst financial crisis in decades. But as several countries and companies globally mull the idea of adopting four-day working weeks to improve employees’ quality of life, why is Greece instead adding an additional…

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Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, threatening their livelihoods, culture and environment.Sherpa communities in the Himalayas face dramatic climate shifts threatening their environment, livelihoods and culture. Melting glaciers, avalanche risks and shorter climbing seasons jeopardise their way of life. This episode explores personal stories, economic effects and the Sherpas’ resilience. With global climate patterns reflecting these changes, international cooperation and environmental stewardship are more urgent than ever. Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests:Dawa Steven Sherpa – Mountaineer & environmentalistTashi Malik – Mountaineer, adventurer & keynote speakerNima Rinji Sherpa – Mountaineer & athlete Source link

NewsFeedDonald Trump has landed in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention, one day after surviving an assassination attempt. Trump will be formally nominated as the Republican presidential candidate later this week.Published On 15 Jul 202415 Jul 2024 Source link

NASA releases photos of two entangled galaxies to mark two-year anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope.The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released photos from the James Webb Space Telescope showing a pair of entangled galaxies. The space agency released a photo of the two galaxies — one named Penguin and the other Egg — on Friday, marking the two-year anniversary of Webb’s activities capturing images of space. “In just two years, Webb has transformed our view of the universe, enabling the kind of world-class science that drove NASA to make this mission a reality,” said Mark Clampin,…