'Sar Tan Se Juda' Threat to Nagpur Journalist Over Raging Israel-Hamas Conflict in Gaza Posts

New Age Islam News Bureau

01 Jun 2024 

·         'Sar Tan Se Juda' Threat to Nagpur Journalist Over Raging Israel-Hamas Conflict in Gaza Posts

·         Islamist-Inspired Terror Attack Foiled by French Police Ahead of Paris Olympic Games

·         Iranian Londoners Demand Action Against Islamic Republic Aggressors

·         PM Anwar Says Artificial Intelligence Field in Malaysia Needs to Apply Islamic Scholarly Tradition

·         Islamic Resistance Targets Several Zionist Enemy Sites, Achieves Direct Hits

 

India

·         Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz ahead of Lok Sabha results: ‘Hope for softer policy… if Centre takes one step, we’ll take two’

·         Srinagar Airport operations halted for an hour after bomb threat

·         3 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Tripura while trying to board bus to Punjab

·         4 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members arrested in connection with a plan to attack Salman Khan’s car

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Europe

·         Labour Website Says Party ‘Needs Help’ Defending 16 Seats in More Muslim Areas – Including Ultra-Safe Seats

·         ‘THAT’S Discrimination!’ Michigan Music SUPPRESSED As Muslim Parents ‘Don’t Want’ It For Their Children

·         US Muslim Shaykh Who Attempts To Convert African-Americans Outrageously Claims IDF ‘Killed Their Own People’ In The Middle East Conflict

·         Several Injured in Knife Attack at Anti-Islam Rally in Germany, Attacker Nabbed

·         Islamists And the Far-Left: GB News Goes Inside The 'Unholy Alliance' As Protests Rock Britain's Streets

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North America

·         'Biden is TOAST!' US President warned American Muslims 'brainwashed' into caring more about the Middle East

·         Biden: Israel offers 'comprehensive' new ceasefire deal

·         Hamas condemns US, UK attacks as violation of Yemen’s sovereignty

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Southeast Asia

·         Religious affairs minister: Over 22,800 Malaysian Haj pilgrims already in Mecca, Medina

·         Mitra provides 10 vending machines to B40 Indian Muslim entrepreneurs in Kelantan

·         Malaysian EMT safely evacuated from Gaza Amid ongoing conflict

·         PM Anwar urges caution on calls for Malaysia’s withdrawal from US-led maritime exercise

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Mideast

·         Netanyahu Says Israeli Gaza Proposal Allows Return Of All Hostages, Elimination Of Hamas

·         Israeli drone targets an ambulance belonging to the Islamic Health Organization in Naqoura

·         Iran condemns EU sanctions over drone program

·         UAE field hospital in Gaza continues providing medical services to patients

·         Jordan to host emergency Gaza humanitarian response conference

·         40,000 Palestinians perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid tight restrictions

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Arab World

·         French Artist Produces Rich Portrayals of Saudi History, Culture

·         How The Arabian Oryx Became a Symbol Of Environmental Regeneration In Saudi Arabia

·         45 Saudis train in traditional crafts at the House of Artisans in Qatif

·         Makkah Route Initiative continues providing services to pilgrims from Morocco and Pakistan

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South Asia

·         Supreme Court of Taliban:Over Ten People Publicly Punished In Khost, Afghanistan

·         Culture Ministry Delegation Assesses Damage to Historic Minaret of Jam

·         Russian defence minister urges Tajikistan border strengthening amid threat of terrorism from Afghanistan

·         Kazakhstan deports five Afghan refugees attempting unofficial entry into Russia

·         Pakistani delegation seeks Taliban’s help to arrest Chinese engineers’ killers

·         UNHCR constructs school building worth $300,000 in Herat

·         Defence Ministry Delivers Extensive Aid to 20 Flood-Hit Districts in Badakhshan

·         Defence Ministry Opens First Cardiac Surgery Dept at Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan Hospital

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Pakistan

·         In Meeting With COAS, Azerbaijan FM Lauds Pakistan For Maintaining Regional Stability

·         Two 'BLA terrorists' linked to barbershop workers' killing in Gwadar arrested

·         Security forces kill terrorist ring leader among two militants in Peshawar IBO

·         Asif advises Imran to keep his 'mouth shut' to reduce tensions

·         Kabul to cooperate in Bisham attack probe: FO

·         Pakistan to welcome UK's support to tackle cybercrimes’ challenge: Interior Minister

·         Day-long seminar by SIFC’s GPI to be held in Rawalpindi on Tuesday

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'Sar Tan Se Juda' Threat to Nagpur Journalist Over Raging Israel-Hamas Conflict in Gaza Posts

Jun 1, 2024

NAGPUR: Social media has turned into a battlefield amid the raging Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza with an independent journalist in Nagpur on Friday submitting a police complaint citing hate messages and death threats on Instagram, including one that warned her of "Sar Tan Se Juda (beheading)".

A woman digital influencer was also issued death threats over her posts, while a teen received abusive messages.

"The journalist has been reporting on the Israel-Hamas conflict and he received the 'Sar Tan Se Juda' threat. Please take immediate action against the guilty," says the journalist's complaint submitted to Nagpur police commissioner Ravinder Singal. The Instagram IDs of those who issued the threats were made public with an appeal to report them. Singal promised "appropriate legal action".

A youth with 10k followers on Instagram had posted the picture of the journalist and the woman digital influencer with the Sar Tan Se Juda slogan as background music. As outrage peaked, the youth deleted the post.

Social media users in Nagpur have been split down the middle with many sharing posts in support of Palestine and others backing Israel for eight months since the conflict began.

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Islamist-inspired terror attack foiled by French police ahead of Paris Olympic Games

31/05/2024

The Directorate General of Internal Security said the suspect planned to target football events in Saint-Étienne, southwest of LyonGetty

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An 18-year-old has been arrested for planning an Islamist-inspired attack at the Paris Olympic Games, officials have said.

The Directorate General of Internal Security said the suspect planned to target football events in Saint-Étienne, southwest of Lyon.

The Chechen national has been charged and placed in pre-trial detention.

According to investigators, the teenager was preparing an attack on the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium which is to host several football matches this summer.

He is being held on suspicion of wanting to commit an attack.

A French report said the suspect was arrested at his home and he had already carried out a reconnaissance.

In a press release, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin congratulated the intelligence services.

He said the country will "demonstrate their full mobilisation and their effectiveness in the fight against terrorism and the protection of our country."

"This is the first foiled attack against the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 50th attack foiled by our intelligence services since 2017," he added.

Among the games that are set to be held at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium are France vs Canada and USA vs Guinea.

A police statement said the suspect planned to target spectators and police forces.

The teenager also wanted to attack the Olympic events "to die and become a martyr", the report added.

The Paris Olympics will run from July 26 until August 11.

Football matches are due to take place in cities across France.

The final is expected to be held in Paris’ Stade de France.

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Iranian Londoners demand action against Islamic Republic aggressors

May 31, 2024

FILE - Demonstrators display a pre-revolution Iran flag as they gather in Trafalgar Square, London, Sept. 16, 2023. Iranian dissident groups accused London police on May 30, 2024, of not doing enough to identify and apprehend aggressive pro-Iran supporters during a May 24 event.

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A coalition of Iranian dissident groups assembled on Thursday outside the Metropolitan Police headquarters in London to object to what they perceive as law enforcement's inaction toward the aggressive conduct of Islamic Republic sympathizers.

The Iranian demonstrators rallied to denounce what they said was the London police's failure to promptly identify and apprehend those responsible for assaulting protesters outside the recent memorial ceremony in London for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash earlier this month along with seven others.

"The aggressive behavior exhibited by backers of the Islamic Republic and their violent clashes with dissenters undoubtedly constitute criminal offenses,” Vahid Abazari, one of the participants in the May 24 protest, told VOA. “The country purporting to uphold human rights must be held accountable for its failure to initiate investigations or apprehend the perpetrators."

Navid, who would give only one name, was injured during an assault by Islamic Republic supporters at an anti-government rally in London.

"Despite the severity of my physical injuries, my spirits are high, and once I am discharged from the hospital, I'll be ready to continue my fight against the Islamic Republic," he told VOA from his hospital bed on May 26.

At the Raisi memorial ceremony a week ago in Wembley, a faction of Islamic Republic supporters launched an attack on demonstrators. The Metropolitan Police reported four individuals sustained minor injuries during the altercation, with one person arrested on suspicion of instigating disorder and violence.

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PM Anwar Says Artificial Intelligence Field in Malaysia Needs to Apply Islamic Scholarly Tradition

01 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the knowledge contained in AI technology is currently based on materials from Western countries because the technology was developed by them. — Bernama pic

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SHAH ALAM, June 1 — The field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Malaysia needs to be applied with the values of ‘turath Islam’ (Islamic scholarly tradition), and not completely guided by the Western model, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The prime minister said that the skills and development of AI progress in the country need to be filled with the treasures of knowledge and the legacy of Islam, to be used as a corpus (a collection of research materials) so that the development of technology goes hand in hand with ‘adab’ (manners) and ‘akhlak’ (morality).

Anwar said that the knowledge contained in AI technology is currently based on materials from Western countries because the technology was developed by them.

“My concern in Malaysia, in developing AI, the values embedded (in AI) are Western values and thinking. Although AI is considered neutral as the whole corpus of knowledge can be included, and when there is a question, the answer appears to be complete.

Therefore, he said that the Islamic intellectual tradition must be included so that the AI applied in Islamic countries does not stray from the Islamic moral system and values. — Bernama

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Islamic Resistance targets several Zionist enemy sites, achieves direct hits

[31/May/2024]

Photo: Saba Net

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BEIRUT May 31. 2024 (Saba) - The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, led by Hezbollah, announced Thursday evening that it had targeted several important sites belonging to the Zionist enemy army near the Lebanese border, confirming that direct hits had been achieved.

The Islamic Resistance said in separate statements that it targeted the sites of Jal Al-Alam, Ramtha and Zabdin, as part of its continued support for the steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in support of their brave and honorable resistance.

It explained in a statement: “At 5:50 pm today, Thursday, Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted a deployment of enemy soldiers in the vicinity of Jal Al-Alam site with artillery shells and hit it directly.”

It added in a statement: “Today, Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted Ramtha site in the occupied Lebanese hills of Kafr Shuba with missile weapons and hit it directly.”

As it mentioned in another statement: “Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted the Zibdin site in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms with missile weapons and hit it directly.”

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India

 

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz ahead of Lok Sabha results: ‘Hope for softer policy… if Centre takes one step, we’ll take two’

June 1, 2024

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged the Centre to “open dialogue and deliberation” with the people of Kashmir. Allowed to lead prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid after four weeks, Mirwaiz emphasised “we hope that the new government at the Centre will shift to a softer policy and we can move forward with a humane and realistic approach.”

He said that the leadership of the Hurriyat Conference has always been in favour of dialogue and that “if the Centre takes one step, we will also take two.”

Stating that by next week a new government at the Centre will be formed, Mirwaiz said, “as for me and Hurriyat, the option for dialogue and deliberation for moving forward is the best bet. It is the course that I and my colleagues advocate and have always practiced, even at the cost of harm to us. If lasting peace and progress of people is our aim, our approach should also reflect that.”

Kashmir’s chief cleric was not allowed to lead prayers at the Jamia Masjid during elections through May. Highlighting issues faced by the young people, he said, “besides the policy of seeking verifications and clearances from Kashmiris applying for jobs, passports, or identification cards is causing great stress and distress among people, especially the youth.” He said that the people of J&K have the “first right” to jobs in their land.

“We do not want violence, we do not want to see our young people in jails and graves. It is time to move forward and we have to look for solutions to our issues,” Mirwaiz said. Speaking outside the Jamia Masjid Friday, he also stated, “We do not want our youth to once again be consumed by this conflict. I hope that both the Centre and the administration here will adopt a softer approach as against the current approach of an iron fist.”

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Srinagar Airport operations halted for an hour after bomb threat

May 31, 2024

Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport had to be halted for an hour on Friday after a bomb threat as the authorities took preventive measures, officials said.

The Air Traffic Control (ATC) at the Srinagar Airport received a bomb threat on an Air Vistara flight from New Delhi, prompting a response from the authorities, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which is responsible for the security at the airport, the officials said.

They said a threat call was made to the airport around the noon about the flight, which had 178 passengers onboard. Immediately after the flight landed at the airport, it was directed towards an isolation bay and the passengers and the crew were evacuated, they added.

 A thorough search of the plane was carried out, and bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were also deployed to check any suspicious items, they said. After an exhaustive search, no explosives were found on the plane, they added.

Flight operations, which had to be halted for about an hour, resumed later, the officials said. Investigations on the origin of the threat call have been initiated, the officials added.

 Meanwhile, a spokesperson of the airline confirmed there was a “security concern” on Vistara flight UK 611 operating from Delhi to Srinagar, which was brought to the staff’s attention while on board.

“Following the protocol, we immediately informed the relevant authorities, and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay after safely landing at the Srinagar International Airport where all passengers were disembarked,” the Vistara spokesman said.

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3 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Tripura while trying to board bus to Punjab

May 31, 2024

Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Agartala on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters, East Agartala Police station in-charge Sanjit Sen said, “We received a tip-off that three Bangladeshi nationals were trying to board a ride to Punjab from the Chandrapur Inter-State Bus Terminus. We dispatched our police officials to the spot. When we questioned the three suspects, they admitted that they were Bangladeshi citizens and had entered India illegally.”

The three Bangladeshi citizens were identified as Nur Mohammad, Md Abdullah, and Asmaul Hasina.

The official also said the Bangladeshi nationals admitted to having entered India through the Comilla-Sonamura border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district.

“Someone facilitated their entry into India and left them at the Agartala Railway Station in a vehicle. But they couldn’t catch the train and had to move to Chandrapur ISBT,” the official said.

The accused were produced in a local court with a plea to remand the two men in police custody for further interrogation.

Notably, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested one Jalil Miah, who is suspected to have trafficked Bangladesh nationals and Rohingyas into India, in Sepahijala.

Sources in the state police said scores of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas illegally cross the India-Bangladesh border every month. Later, they are sent to different parts of the country along with fake documents.

Based on digital surveillance and tracking, the NIA and BSF apprehended 29 touts across the country in November and December last year. Of them, five were arrested in Tripura.

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4 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members arrested in connection with a plan to attack Salman Khan’s car

01 June, 2024

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested four members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang who were planning to attack actor Salman Khan’s car in Panvel.

For this, the police said there was a plan to order weapons from a Pakistani arms supplier. An FIR has been registered against more than 17 people including Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol Bishnoi, Sampat Nehra and Goldy Brar.

Further investigation is underway, as per the Navi Mumbai Police.

According to police, they had received information that jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, along with his Canada-based brother Anmol Bishnoi and partner Goldie Brar, had conspired to kill actor Salman Khan by purchasing AK-47, M-16 and AK-92 and other sophisticated weapons from a Pakistani arms dealer.

According to the information, their objective in this plan was to stop Salman Khan’s car or raid the farmhouse. Police also said that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had made this plan a month before the arrest of two shooters for firing outside actor Salman Khan’s house.

The arrested accused have been identified as Dhananjay alias Ajay Kashyap, Gaurav Bhatia alias Nahvi, Waspi Khan alias Wasim Chikna and Rizwan Khan alias Javed Khan, according to the Navi Mumbai Police.

The accused had conducted a recce of Salman Khan’s house and farmhouse. Accused Ajay Kashyap contacted a person named Dogar in Pakistan through a video call and weapons like AK-47 were ordered from Pakistan to attack Salman Khan.

The police said they got the information that about 60 to 70 members of Lawrence Bishnoi and Sampat Nehra’s gang had arrived from Mumbai, Raigad, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Gujarat and were keeping an eye on Salman Khan. There was a plan to use minors to attack Salman Khan.

As per the Navi Mumbai Police, after the attack, the accused had planned to flee to Sri Lanka via boat from Kanyakumari.

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Europe

 

Labour Website Says Party ‘Needs Help’ Defending 16 Seats in More Muslim Areas – Including Ultra-Safe Seats

31st May, 2024

More than a dozen Labour-held seats with a significant number of Muslim voters have been described by the party’s website as “battleground areas”, LabourList can reveal, with activists told to stay put amid apparent fears of bleeding support over Gaza –including seats held by shadow cabinet members with huge majorities.

One MP told LabourList it showed the party “recognises that we have got work to do” rebuilding trust, while one think tank leader said Labour was right to worry about the “by-elections on home turf” it faces against a string of independent candidates.

Labour has a website where campaigners can enter a postcode to find their nearest “battleground” constituency, with many activists directed to Tory-held seats where Labour has the best chances of making gains.

But LabourList uncovered 16 constituencies currently held by Labour with large Muslim populations where the tool informed local volunteers this week: “We need your help to hold this seat for Labour.”

These include the constituencies of Shadow Paymaster General Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Shadow Investment and Small Business minister Rushanara Ali.

It comes in spite of the fact Ashworth is defending a 46.4 percentage point majority over his nearest challenger, Mahmood a 73.2pp majority, and Ali a 63.4pp majority, according to a study of 2019 general election results as if they had been held on the new 2024 constituency boundaries.

Constituencies also thought to be at risk include Blackburn, Slough, all three Bradford constituencies and Luton’s two seats.

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‘THAT’S Discrimination!’ Michigan Music SUPPRESSED As Muslim Parents ‘Don’t Want’ It For Their Children

31/05/2024

Michigan local Virginia Skrzyniarz has claimed that Muslim parents have "banned" the teaching of music in the city of Hamtramck, in the latest revelation about the transformation of Michigan's cities.

Whilst making his GBNA documentary, America's Muslim City, reporter Steven Edginton has unveiled the many shocking details of the religion-led city in Michigan.

Speaking to Skrzyniarz, CEO and co-founder of the Piast Institute in Hamtramck, she revealed to Steven that the latest suppression in the town involves the teaching of music in the local schools.

She told GBNA: "We have a credentialed classical composer in the area, called Brian, and he told me he would love to teach music therapy in the schools, and I told him that's not a problem.

"Normally we just call the principal, we do it all the time and we don't have any problem.

"But he said he was told no he couldn't, because the Muslim parents don't want art music for their children."

Highlighting the diverse community in Hamtramck, Skrzyniarz added: "You have Ukrainians, Bosnians, Macedonians, you have all these other children here. That's discrimination."

Hitting out at the block by Muslim parents, Skrzyniarz made clear that it is "not about music therapy, but it's about who can't have music therapy".

Steven then questioned Skrzyniarz about the recent protests in the nearby town of Dearborn, where the pro-Palestinian crowd were chanting "death to America".

Skrzyniarz claimed that the crowd was not full of genuine protesters, but instead was filled with "paid people".

She explained: "I think that 70 per cent of them were not protesters, but rather paid people. I really believe that - we saw that here with the LBGTQ issue.

"So every year, we put up a flag during pride month. And the mayor came by in the morning and found our flag in the garbage. And it was four young boys, possibly Muslim.

"We didn't put it back up because we don't want to aggravate anybody. I cannot tell you how many people were upset with me because I did not put him in jail, and if I had done that, he would have been angry and he would have been one yelling down with America."

Noting the rise of the diverse communities and black population in Michigan, particularly Hamtramck, Skrzyniarz claimed that certain groups have been "strategically displaced".

When questioned on social media posts from local politicians appearing to discriminate against minority communities, Skrzyniarz told GBNA: "Some of the stuff shared online is pretty nasty and very ignorant and not well informed.

"And it's also about the black population, which is a pet peeve of mine. And they have strategically been displaced in this in the city."

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US Muslim Shaykh Who Attempts To Convert African-Americans Outrageously Claims IDF ‘Killed Their Own People’ In The Middle East Conflict

31/05/2024

An American Shaykh has claimed that the Israeli Defence Force "killed their own people" as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues.

Abdulkarim Yahya told GBNA that he "doesn't believe the official narratives" of mainstream media about the attacks, following the events of October 7.

In conversation with GBN America reporter Steven Edginton, who is investigating the rise of "Muslim-led cities" in the United States, Yahya was asked for his thoughts on who is responsible for the October 7 attacks and other killings as a result.

Yahya told GBNA his initial reaction to the attacks: "My reaction was, I heard about it in the media, and I don't typically believe the official narratives that I hear in media.

Steven argued that there has been "plenty of evidence" put out in mainstream media to outline the truths of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Steven explained: "Certainly those Jews who died, I think there's been plenty of evidence that's been put out there. Many, many countries around the world recognise this.

"Even if they criticise Israel for their reaction. They recognised that around 1200 Jewish civilians were brutally murdered, raped, killed on October 7.

"So those people didn't deserve to die. They weren't part of a war. They were just civilians living in a kibbutz, which is meant to be a peace-loving area."

Yahya responded and asked Steven how many of those "were killed by the IDF", to which Steven said: "They were killed by Hamas."

Yahya then claimed: "That's what's alleged."

Steven then asked Yahya if he believed the IDF "killed their own people", which he agreed "absolutely".

He added: "Some of their people would - minimum friendly fire at minimum. But there are those that are of the view that many of them were killed by their own side."

Steven argued: "But Hamas was celebrating it? They were putting up videos of them killing these Jewish civilians?"

Yahya admitted: "I haven't seen that, and I don't follow it to that level of detail."

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Several injured in knife attack at anti-Islam rally in Germany, attacker nabbed

May 31, 2024

Several people, including a police officer, were injured in Germany's Mannheim on Friday after an unidentified attacker went on a stabbing rampage at a right-wing demonstration, police said.

The attack happened when an elderly man was preparing to address the far-right protest that was called by anti-Islam activist Michael Stuerzenberger.

Notably, Stuerzenberger, who describes himself as an Islam-critical journalist, has been a member of several far-right anti-Islam organisations, including the PEGIDA movement that holds regular marches in cities, especially in Eastern Germany.

Several videos of the incident, that are roaming on social media, show a policeman shooting the suspect from close range as he was grappling with another man.

Following the attack, German police said that a "firearm was used against the attacker," injuring him. The police further added that there was no further danger to the public.

"Emergency responders and a rescue helicopter are on the scene. There is no danger to the public. Train service is suspended between Kurpfalzkreisel and Paradeplatz until further notice," police said in a statement.

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Islamists and the far-left: GB News goes inside the 'unholy alliance' as protests rock Britain's streets

James Saunders

By James Saunders

31/05/2024

'Revolutionary socialist groups are good at organising rallies... They're good at printing posters and placards and banners. But Islamist groups can bring down tens - maybe hundreds - of thousands of people,' a Home Office source said

Since October 7, the reignition of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - sparked, of course, by Hamas and other groups' assault, murder and kidnapping of thousands of Israeli civilians and troops, and continued by Israel's overwhelming military response in the Gaza Strip - has fuelled tens of thousands of protests the world over.

In the UK, crowds hundreds of thousands strong have marched through the streets of cities and towns across the land in order to make their demands clear: an end to British economic ties with Israel, a ceasefire in Gaza, British arms manufacturers to stop outfitting the Israeli military with technology, and many more besides.

Most of these demonstrators are peacefully exercising their right to free speech; to raise awareness on what is, undeniably, a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Of course, protests are nothing new. One only need cast their mind back to Aldermaston, Blair, the Poll Tax, and... Donald Trump... to know that some Britons are capable of raising their voice when they see fit.

Even now, groups like Just Stop Oil (JSO) and Extinction Rebellion (XR) - motivated by what they call a looming "unprecedented global climate emergency" - are more than able to rally thousands to their side on a whim.

But amid the crowds lie groups and individuals with ulterior motives, which policymakers have said "seize on criminal sabotage and illegal disruption as their method of forcing their way into the conversation".

Groups like Extinction Rebellion (left) and Just Stop Oil (right) are more than able to rally thousands to their side on a whimPA

Both large-scale protests and disruptive individuals can wreak immense social change; indeed, in the last day, GB News has revealed that JSO activists will target airports including Heathrow and Gatwick at the height of the holiday season in order to make the biggest splash they can - and, of course, to get eyes on their cause.

The Johnson government knew that first point to be true; in late 2020, it commissioned a report from John Woodcock, Baron Walney, into political violence and disruption.

Last week, that report - a sprawling 292-page review calling on the governments of today and tomorrow to clamp down on extreme protest groups - finally saw the light of day.

In it, the public are warned of the threat of the "extreme left", which, despite not "routinely employing violent methods", Lord Walney said, "systematically seek to undermine faith in our parliamentary democracy and the rule of law".

Palestine and Soviet flags/Lord WalneyLordWalney drew attention to links between Islamists and the far-left which he said represent an "unholy alliance"Getty/Pool

At its official reveal at a Whitehall press conference, Lord Walney drew attention to alarming links between Islamists and the far-left, which he said represent an "unholy alliance".

Such an "alliance" poses a threat; not just to everyday protesters, not just to the general public, and not just to the government of the day - but to the West at large.

For example, the Stop the War Coalition is allied with the Muslim Association of Britain - a group alleged to be the British affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood Islamist group as recently as March 2024 by Communities Secretary Michael Gove in Parliament.

And just four days prior to the report's unveiling, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman locked horns on GB News with the National Campaigns Coordinator for the Revolutionary Communist Party, Fiona Lali - who threatened that the "Palestine movement" could bring down "Tory ministers, the Tory government, any government, and any mainstream political party".

GB News spoke to a Home Office source involved in Lord Walney's review to find out more.

The Home Office figure said: "The big demonstrations are being run by, effectively, the Stop the War Coalition. That is being run at a high level by the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamist groups and various Trotskyist and Stalinist groups, and they are the leadership of that movement, and they've always been the leadership of that movement."

"The big London demonstrations are a clear example of the phenomenon [the "alliance"] that [Lord Walney] talks about."

Though the source did note that these activist groups were not as strong in smaller, regional demonstrations.

According to the Home Office source, links between Islamist and far-left parties have deep roots.

The two groups, GB News was told, both "think that they are going to lead the population as a whole into a brave new world that they will create", and both wish to preside over a collectivity of people - for Islamists, the "ummah", or Muslims as a whole, and for communists, the proletariat.

By joining forces with the far-left, the source said, Islamist groups had been able to "extend the reach of their audience beyond people who have a strong religious affiliation to a cause".

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The source continued: "By this stage, the far-left has been eclipsed by the reach of the Islamist groups.

"Revolutionary socialist groups are good at organising rallies, and they know how to do that. They're good at printing posters and placards and banners. But Islamist groups can bring down tens - maybe hundreds - of thousands of people."

But the source noted that aside from a desire for revolution, the groups had almost "nothing in common", and posed the question of why they ended up working together.

The answer, the source said, was "imperialism" - citing the writings of late Socialist Worker editor Chris Harman.

Harman had argued that revolutionary socialists seeking to oppose imperialism had believed "intelligent young Muslims" would be game for "converting" from their religion to extreme-left principles and joining socialist movements.

The Home Office source said that today, "whether you're the Muslim Brotherhood or the Socialist Workers Party, you dream of heading up a large demonstration - because you see yourself as being the leadership of your respective constituencies".

They continued: "The risk is that organisations which are inimical and opposed to the basic precepts of liberal democracy end up in a leadership position and end up being treated as authorities."

In order to become part of the "cultural far-left", the source said, one must subscribe to a series of "not well-tied up" policy positions, beliefs and behaviours, which are largely based around causes.

When asked about the Gazan and Palestinian causes, and why they seem so uniquely politically charged, the source pointed to decades-long ties between the Soviet Union and certain Arab states, which set the tone for the far-left and for Muslims back in the UK.

"A lot of what you're seeing [in the links between the two groups today] is basically a line that was handed down from the mid-1950s onwards to communists in the UK, and basically became a line of the left - because the Communist Party of Great Britain dominated the left."

Biden/NetanyahuA lot of communists struggle with defining the US and Israel's place in the world, the source saidReuters

The source referenced the Leninist belief that businesses could "capture" governments and force them to colonise overseas territories in order to establish monopolies within them as a driver behind modern-day far-left beliefs about Israel and the US.

The far-left's understanding of Israel, the source added, had always centred around the belief the US is the "great global imperialist power" and that Israel is "essentially part of America's empire".

But the source said "a lot of people who are communists, when they think about capitalists, they think about Jews" - which leads to the ideological tension on the far-left that "Jews control the world", and thus Israel controls the US, versus "capitalist states control the world", and thus the US controls Israel.

When asked whether activist groups had any "pragmatic" goals beyond revolution, the source told GB News: "No. You might as well ask a Jehovah's Witness whether they really believe that Jesus is about to come back.

"They think that, at some point in the near future, revolution will inevitably happen - and they will lead it!"

An Extinction Rebellion spokesperson told GB News: "An anonymous briefing from someone in the Home Office doesn't sound like much of a story to be honest.

"On the other hand, former government Chief Scientist Sir David King said publicly last week that 'on our current path, civilisation as we know it will disappear' - it should be clear what the real threat is."

GB News has approached the Stop the War Coalition, Just Stop Oil, the Muslim Association of Britain and the Socialist Workers Party for comment.

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North America

 

'Biden is TOAST!' US President warned American Muslims 'brainwashed' into caring more about the Middle East

31/05/2024

A prominent American human rights activist has warned that Joe Biden and his administration are "toast" at the next Presidential election due to "brainwashed Muslims" in the US.

Despite dwindling popularity amongst US voters, the 81-year-old President is gunning for a second term in The White House as he is set to face rival Donald Trump in the November ballot.

Speaking to GBN America, Hirsi Ali, a former Muslim who recently converted to Christianity, claimed that there is an "advancing of Dawah" in the States which could sway this year's election.

In conversation with Steven Edginton, Hirsi Ali warned the Democrats and American voters of the "agenda the Muslim activists are pushing".

Hirsi Ali explained: "The agenda is anti-Christian, it is anti-American, it is anti-Republican and it is anti-church.

"The Republicans have failed to see the agenda that the activist Muslims are pushing."

When asked by GBNA reporter Steven Edginton how important the Muslim vote is to the US election, Hirsi Ali claimed it is "crucial".

Hirsi Ali told GBNA: "It is very crucial if elections get that close. I think Biden and his administration are toast.

"Because the Muslim societies and Muslim communities have been brainwashed into thinking that what's happening in the Middle East is more important to them than what's happening locally."

However, Hirsi Ali argued that the Republicans and Conservative voters are more likely to have "something in common" with the Muslim activists.

Hirsi Ali claimed: "Superficially, Republicans and conservatives who are interested in protecting the family, protecting the rights of women, rights of the unborn child, protecting religious freedom, at times will think that they have something in common with those Muslims who are advancing Dawah."

Turning the conversation to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and America's efforts in the war, Hirsi Ali said it was "far more likely" that radical Islamists and terrorists will enter via refugee and asylum routes to America, not innocent women and children.

She told Steven: "We're going to get Palestinian Islamic Jihad members who are going to get radical, hardened militant Islamists to come into America through the asylum and refugee process.

"And they will exploit the system to lend a hand to those activist, militant Muslims who are anti-Semitic and anti-American and with an agenda to Islamise as our society."

However, Hirsi Ali stressed: "If the Palestinian refugees are small children and women who have been vetted and who are going to be brought here, and they are going to be assimilated into American society, into the ideas of freedom and equality for women and men, and for tolerance and pluralism."

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Biden: Israel offers 'comprehensive' new ceasefire deal

01 June 2024

US President Joe Biden says that Israel has offered a "roadmap" to end its nearly eight-month war genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Biden announced in a speech from the White House on Friday that Israel's three-stage offer would begin with a six-week phase that would see Israeli forces withdraw from all populated areas of Gaza.

"Here's what it would include: a full and complete ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza, release of a number of hostages, including women, the elderly, the wounded, in exchange for (the) release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners," he stated.

Biden’s speech came after US Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken acknowledged that the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory remained "dire."

The US president called on Hamas to accept the ceasefire offer.

"It's time for this war to end, for the day after to begin," he said, adding: "We can't lose this moment" to seize the chance for peace.

Hamas welcomes Biden's speech

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas said in a statement that it “views positively the contents of President Joe Biden's speech today, 31/05/2024, in which he called for a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction, and the exchange of prisoners.”

“We consider this American position and the reinforced conviction on the regional and international stage of the necessity to put an end to the war on Gaza to be the result of the legendary steadfastness of our struggling people and their brave resistance,” it added.

Hamas “reaffirms its readiness to engage positively and constructively with any proposal based on a permanent ceasefire, complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction, the return of displaced persons to all their homes, and a serious prisoner exchange deal, provided the occupation declares its explicit commitment to this.”

‘Israel using truce talks to press ahead with aggression’

Earlier, the head of the Political Bureau of Hamas said that the Israeli regime was deliberately prolonging ceasefire negotiations to keep up its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.

Ismail Haniyeh said Israel was "using negotiations as a cover to continue its aggression.”

He added that “the resistance factions do not accept to be part of these maneuvers.”

The regime launched the war against Gaza last October in response to Al-Aqsa Storm, a retaliatory operation staged by the Palestinian territory’s resistance movements.

The Israeli military onslaught has killed at least 36,224 Palestinians, mostly women and children.

Egypt and Qatar have been mediating negotiations aimed at conclusion of a ceasefire agreement following one in November, during which Hamas released 105 of the captives that had seized during Al-Aqsa Storm.

In early May, Hamas agreed to another truce proposal enabling cessation of the Israeli aggression and release of the rest of the captives.

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Hamas condemns US, UK attacks as violation of Yemen’s sovereignty

01 June 2024

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned recent deadly airstrikes carried out by the US and the UK on Yemen.

In a statement on Friday Hamas censured the airstrikes as a blatant violation of Yemen’s sovereignty after American and British warplanes and US warships targeted the western Yemeni provinces of Sana’a, al-Hudaydah, and Ta’izz, killing at least 16 civilians and wounding more than 40 others. 

The airstrikes also hit the capital, Sana’a, and the southwestern city of Taiz.

Hamas also said the attacks are a continuation of Western policy of suppressing the people who support Palestine.

Following the attacks, Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement vowed a "painful response" to the atrocities.

“The Americans and Britons must have understood how powerful Yemeni strikes will be. Our ballistic missiles can target desired targets in the sea and in the occupied Palestinian territories," said Ali al-Qahoum, a member of the Political Bureau of Ansarullah resistance movement.

Shortly afterwards, the Yemeni Armed Forces said they had targeted US aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea in response to the deadly American attacks.

“The operation was carried out with a number of winged and ballistic missiles,” the forces’ spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said, noting that “the hit was accurate and direct.”

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Southeast Asia

 

Religious affairs minister: Over 22,800 Malaysian Haj pilgrims already in Mecca, Medina

31 May 2024

KOTA KINABALU, May 31 — Over 22,800 Haj pilgrims from Malaysia are already in Mecca and Madina as of today, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

He said they are part of the 31,600 Haj pilgrims from Malaysia who will be performing the fifth pillar of Islam this year.

“A total of 100 special chartered flights have taken the pilgrims directly to the Holy Land since May 9,” he said in his speech at the ceremony to send off the Haj pilgrims from Sabah at the Kota Kinabalu International Convention Centre here tonight.

The Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah Tun JuharMahiruddin and wife Toh Puan Norlidah R.M Jasni also attended the event to send off the first batch of 134 pilgrims from a total of 940 from Sabah.

Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya and state Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif. — Bernama

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Mitra provides 10 vending machines to B40 Indian Muslim entrepreneurs in Kelantan

31 May 2024

KOTA BARU, May 31 — The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) has provided self-service vending machines to 10 Indian Muslim entrepreneurs from the B40 group in the state to help them generate income.

Its director-general S. Ravikumar said the contribution, part of Mitra’s Entrepreneurship and Career Development Programme, totals RM200,000.

He said this contribution is part of the Unity Government’s commitment to fostering a business environment that supports small enterprises.

“These machines offer an innovative, cost-effective business model that efficiently sells products 24/7, boosting recipients’ profits,” he said at the launch of the Indian Community Self-Service Vending Machine Business Programme in Kelantan, here today.

Ravikumar noted that Mitra, through the Prime Minister’s Department, provides various forms of assistance to Indian Muslims nationwide based on applications and state-specific needs.

He said most business owners apply for the vending machines to add value to their existing businesses and to help those starting a new business.

“Although the Indian community in Kelantan is estimated to be around 20,000 people, mostly residing in Kota Baru, Jeli and Gua Musang, Mitra implements various socio-economic development programmes for them,” he said. — Bernama

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Malaysian EMT safely evacuated from Gaza Amid ongoing conflict

01-06- 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that all six members of Mercy Malaysia’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) have been successfully and safely evacuated from Rafah, Gaza.

In a statement today, the ministry reported that the EMT members were evacuated from the conflict zone in batches, along with other international personnel.

“The batches departed on May 23, 24, and 28, respectively and finally, the last two members left on May 31,” read the statement.

The ministry thanked all the international partners for their full cooperation and commitment in ensuring the safety of the Malaysians until they left the conflict zone.

The statement also urged all Malaysians to refrain from traveling to any conflict zones.

Thousands of Palestinians fled the western areas of Rafah after the Israeli army expanded its incursion into the city on Monday night, May 27.

Among the victims in Rafah, many Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes that targeted tents for displaced people in Tal al-Sultan, northwest of Rafah city centre, a medical source told Anadolu Agency.

Israeli heavy shelling overnight on western Rafah left medical staff and patients trapped inside the Tal al-Sultan clinic and the Indonesian field hospital in the city, witnesses said.

Israel’s current expansion of its incursion into Rafah brings the Israeli army close to full control of the border area between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, a demilitarised buffer zone running along the Gaza-Egypt border.

The Israeli army has so far seized control of almost two-thirds of the corridor area as it advances through heavy bombardment and shelling.

Israel continued its brutal offensive on Gaza despite a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire.

At least 36,050 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the vast majority being women and children, and over 81,000 others injured since October.

More than seven months into the Israeli war, vast swathes of Gaza lay in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water, and medicine.

Israel stands accused of “genocide” at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which has ordered Tel Aviv to ensure its forces do not commit acts of genocide and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.

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PM Anwar urges caution on calls for Malaysia’s withdrawal from US-led maritime exercise

31-05- 2024

LABUAN: Malaysia must adopt a rational approach in responding to the calls from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to withdraw from a US-led maritime military exercise that includes the participation of the Israeli army.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the need for thorough consideration of the matter and its potential implications.

“Our stance is firm; no country is as vocal as Malaysia on the Israel issue...we protest every day.

“We must act carefully and not be driven by anger sentiments...even during the previous Perikatan (Nasional) government, an Israeli ship docked at our port.

“When we took over the government, we were the ones who stopped the Israeli ship from anchoring, despite facing criticism,” Anwar told reporters after visiting the Labuan Roll-on Roll-off Ferry Terminal here today.

Anwar stressed the government’s actions should not compromise the interests of the people and trade.

“If we were to follow the suggested approaches, we would need to halt the operations of companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple and Facebook,” he said.

“Malaysia will continue to voice out against the cruelty faced by the Palestinian people,” he added.

On May 30, 15 groups led by the Malaysian chapter of the global anti-Israel movement Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS Malaysia) issued a joint statement demanding Malaysia’s immediate withdrawal from the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (Rimpac), scheduled to take place from June 26 to Aug 2.

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Mideast

 

Netanyahu says Israeli Gaza proposal allows return of all hostages, elimination of Hamas

June 01, 2024

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Office said on Friday that Israel had authorized negotiators to present a Gaza truce deal after US President Joe Biden revealed details of a three-phased ceasefire plan he said was proposed by Israel.

“The Israeli government is united in the desire to return our hostages as soon as possible and is working to achieve this goal,” the statement said.

“Therefore, the prime minister has authorized the negotiating team to present an outline for achieving this goal, while insisting that the war will not end until all of its goals are achieved, including the return of all our hostages and the destruction of Hamas’ military and governmental capabilities.”

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Israeli drone targets an ambulance belonging to the Islamic Health Organization in Naqoura

2024-05-31

An Israeli drone targeted on Friday an ambulance belonging to the Islamic Health Organization on the outskirts of Naqoura in southern Lebanon.

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Iran condemns EU sanctions over drone program

June 01, 2024

TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday criticized the European Union’s imposition of new sanctions on high-ranking officials and the Revolutionary Guards for supplying drones to Russia and its Middle East allies.

The EU’s measures unveiled on Friday target Iran’s Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani and Esmail Qaani, the commander of the Guards’ foreign operations arm, the Quds Force, among others.

The sanctions also target an armed forces command center, the head of a state aviation firm and the Kavan Electronics Behrad company.

The Islamic republic’s foreign ministry described the move as “regrettable,” saying they were based on “repeated, absurd, and baseless excuses and accusations.”

“The European Union... once again resorted to the obsolete and ineffective tool of sanctions against the powerful Iran,” ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said in a statement.

The sanctions forbid any EU citizen or company from engaging in business with the listed individuals and organizations.

The United States and its allies including Israel accuse Iran of providing fleets of drones to its allies in the Middle East, notably to Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah and the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Kyiv and its Western allies also accuse Iran of providing Russia with drones for use in the Ukraine war, a claim the Islamic republic denies.

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UAE field hospital in Gaza continues providing medical services to patients

June 01, 2024

DUBAI: The UAE’s field hospital in Gaza continued its medical services for Gaza residents amid the ongoing crisis in Rafah.

Dr. Saif Al-Mehrzi, an orthopaedic surgery consultant at the UAE hospital in Rafah, said the hospital continues to receive injured women and children and those with chronic illnesses.

The hospital’s medical team carried out several operations including a metal implant removal, and an endoscopy on an inflamed wound for a patient suffering from war-caused fractures, which helped save his limbs from amputation.

The patient had been suffering from complications since undergoing surgery last October.

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 provides humanitarian assistance to displaced persons in the Gaza Strip through food parcels, child and women's parcels, pillows, tents, vegetables and water, in a humanitarian step aimed at alleviating the suffering of displaced persons in light of the difficult circumstances.

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Jordan to host emergency Gaza humanitarian response conference

June 01, 2024

DUBAI: Jordan will host jointly with Egypt and the UN on June 11 an emergency international conference to boost the urgent humanitarian response for Gaza.

The “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference, to be held at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea, will gather together heads of state and government as well as leaders of international humanitarian and relief organizations, state news agency Petra reported.

The meeting aims to identify ways to bolster the international community’s response to the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, amid UN concerns that humanitarian aid allowed into the besieged enclave was not getting to civilians in need.

The conference aims to outline effective measures and procedures, as well as operational and logistical needs for this purpose, while seeking commitment for a collective coordinated response to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Petra reported.

“The aid that is getting in is not getting to the people, and that’s a major problem,” said Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA.

“We continue to insist that Israeli authorities’ obligation under the law to facilitate delivery of aid does not stop at the border,” Laerke said.

About 2.3 million residents are in extreme need as Israel’s devastating war on Gaza has resulted in the threat of famine, widespread trauma and unprecedented levels of destruction, as well as lack of access to food, water, shelter or medicine.

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40,000 Palestinians perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid tight restrictions

31 May 2024

Occupied Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers in the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the city of Jerusalem, despite the restrictions and military measures imposed by the occupation police on the doors of the mosque and the entrances to the Old City.

The Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem said that 40,000 people performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the occupation measures and restrictions on worshipers' access to the mosque.

The occupation forces deployed in the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem and set up barriers, deliberately restricting worshipers, and obstructing their access to Al-Aqsa Mosque through Al Asbat Gate.

The occupation forces also prevented a number of Palestinians from reaching Al-Aqsa Mosque, and arrested some of them.

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Arab World

 

French artist produces rich portrayals of Saudi history, culture

June 01, 2024

JEDDAH: Joel Alessandra, the renowned French comic book artist, travelled through Saudi Arabia recently so that he could portray the nation’s rich culture and heritage.

Known for his innovative use of coffee and watercolors in his drawings, Alessandra’s visit was facilitated by the French Embassy and the Alliance Francaise Saudi Arabia.

Having visited Riyadh, Alkhobar and AlUla, Alessandra found himself captivated by the charm of Al-Balad, Jeddah’s old town.

“This part of the city of Jeddah is the one that inspired me the most. We feel the atmosphere of a time when pilgrims stopped here, we perceive this fervent activity, there is an atmosphere of a centuries-old tradition that is still palpable,” Alessandra told Arab News.

The ancient architecture was a rich source of inspiration for his sketches, including the patina-covered walls and the intricate doorways. Alessandra’s drawings during his days in Jeddah aimed to capture the essence of Al-Balad's vibrant past and present.

He also held a live performance in Jeddah, where he recreated scenes from Al-Balad, offering spectators a glimpse into his artistic process.

“The subject was an improvised walk in Al-Balad, based on my sketches from the afternoon, I reproduced them in watercolor on the screen. Scenes of life in the street, buildings from past centuries, mosque minarets from the neighborhoods you pass through,” he said.

For Alessandra, travel serves as a constant wellspring of inspiration. Drawing from his experiences across Africa, he said “it is the atmosphere and the people of a country that shape my way of drawing, my real inspiration is taken on the ground.”

Reflecting on his recent visit to the Kingdom, Alessandra said he was amazed by Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning cultural scene and the enthusiasm for artistic expression among its youth.

While Alessandra’s sketches convey a deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage, he shies away from conveying explicit messages.

“I just want to convey the emotion felt in front of all the incredible and immensely rich cultural, architectural, and historical heritage. I am lucky to know how to draw and show this emotion through my sketchbooks and my books ... I hope that my readers will also be sensitive to it,” he said.

He said AlUla left him in awe.

“It would be difficult to forget the fascination AlUla had on me. The Nabataean tombs, just imagining a vibrant life there, in the middle of the desert, at this ancient time is simply incredible.

“Also imagining that the Roman Empire pushed its armies so far from Italy is inconceivable.

“But also the old town with its shaded and covered streets. It is a paradise to inspire designers,” he said.

Last year, he ventured out to sketch in the streets of AlUla with female students from the local art school.

“This moment is engraved in my memory as these students were attentive and wanted to produce and learn how to draw their environment. I’m not sure I’ve ever encountered such a desire among young people in other countries.”

His use of coffee as a medium adds depth and richness to his artwork, capturing the nuances of skin tones and desert landscapes.

During his stay in Jeddah, he conducted workshops focusing on the Francophonie, bringing together students from various schools to collaborate on a work of fiction through text and drawings.

Engaging French school students in a collaborative storybook project, Alessandra explored a fictionalized journey of Muslim traveler Ibn Battuta in modern-day Arabia. Through writing and drawing, students reimagined Ibn Battuta’s adventures, blending elements of history and fantasy.

“The quest for a key to access the door of time and allow Ibn Battuta to return to his century, it was very amusing to see how the young people translated this graphically,” Alessandra said.

On his growth as an artist, Alessandra said that constant practice was key, and to aspiring artists, he added: “Draw, draw, and draw some more.”

“Always have a drawing pad in your pocket and train your hand and mind every chance you get. While waiting for the bus, at the cafe, during TV commercials, take advantage of every free moment to scribble in this notebook, there are no issues, just a few lines for practice,” Alessandra added.

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How the Arabian oryx became a symbol of environmental regeneration in Saudi Arabia

May 31, 2024

JEDDAH: The Arabian oryx, a desert antelope native to the peninsula, holds immense cultural significance, evidenced by its many ancient rock-art depictions found throughout the region. And yet, this distinctive species was driven to the brink of extinction.

The Arabian oryx has been rescued from oblivion thanks to the proactive rewilding efforts of Saudi Arabia’s conservationists — reversing the devastating toll that years of overhunting and habitat loss has taken on its fragile population.

While once in critical decline, they can now be found in the wild across Arabia, including in Saudi Arabia’s historic northwestern AlUla region and the northeastern reaches of the Kingdom.

Today, the species is not only a symbol of the heritage of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East but emblematic of environmental renewal.

Their numbers had dwindled dramatically over recent decades owing to overhunting, drought, poisoning, and habitat encroachment as agriculture and human settlements expanded, depriving them of grazing pasture.

In 1972, the last wild Arabian oryx was killed by hunters in Oman. Hunters have long prized the animals for their horns and meat.

To save the Arabian oryx from extinction, international organizations launched a scheme to capture wild specimens and establish breeding centers. With their numbers since restored, groups have been reintroduced into their original habitats.

Saudi Arabia has played a crucial role by establishing specialized breeding centers and veterinary facilities for the Arabian oryx. Many have been relocated to protected areas that best mirror their natural habitats, to help them flourish in the wild.

The creation of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve in 2018 offered an ideal setting in which the species could multiply. A breeding program established by the reserve in 2021 resulted in a 60-fold increase in the Arabian oryx population by early 2024.

Abdulmajeed Al-Dhaban, deputy executive vice president of operations at the reserve, said the Arabian oryx’s resilience in its harsh desert habitat is because of its heat-reflective white coat and ability to go without water for long periods.

In fact, the species can survive for up to 11 months without drinking water by obtaining fluids from dew and desert plants.

“The reserve’s conservation efforts extend across various fronts, including collaboration with governmental bodies and local communities to develop regulations protecting the Arabian oryx from poaching and illegal trade,” Al-Dhaban told Arab News.

“Educational campaigns raise awareness about conservation, with schools and local institutions actively involved in educating younger generations.

“Scientific research and monitoring are supported to better understand the Arabian oryx’s needs and develop effective protection strategies. Additionally, sustainable development and ecotourism are emphasized to promote wildlife growth and provide income for local communities, encouraging responsible resource management.

“Partnerships with international organizations further enhance conservation projects, with local communities actively participating in their implementation and training programs.”

Meanwhile, in the Kingdom’s northwest, the Royal Commission for AlUla works closely with its global network of partners, including the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, to secure a future for the Arabian oryx.

“We work with experts in the field to ensure scientifically sound conservation practices, which form the backbone of RCU’s multifaceted approach to protect the Arabian oryx alongside other native species of animals including different species of gazelles and ibex,” Stephen Browne, executive director of wildlife and natural heritage at the RCU, told Arab News.

Last year, the RCU carried out its largest animal release since its reintroduction program was launched in 2019. Held over five phases, 1,580 animals, including Arabian gazelle, sand gazelle, Arabian oryx, and Nubian ibex, were released into AlUla’s nature reserves.

“Since then, we have seen successful births of Arabian oryx in AlUla’s nature reserves as populations grow and take hold in their new environment, proving that our restoration efforts are slowly coming to fruition,” said Browne.

“As more Arabian oryx are released into the wild, and more births recorded, it is hoped that AlUla’s nature reserves can support growing numbers of this important native species.”

The revival of the Arabian oryx is a part of a concerted, long-term effort by conservation groups, national rewilding programs, and zoos to establish and slowly increase breeding populations before their eventual reintroduction into the wild.

“The RCU releases Arabian oryx into AlUla’s network of nature reserves as part of its comprehensive rewilding strategy that is helping to restore balance to the natural world and revive once-degraded ecosystems,” said Browne.

“Teams from RCU’s wildlife and natural heritage department work to strict guidelines established by our international partners, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, to ensure all our efforts in the wild are both scientifically sound and follow clear conservation practices.”

Arabian oryx are being reintroduced into AlUla’s nature reserves to help restore the ecological balance. “A total of 250 animals have been released so far,” said Browne. “It is hoped that numbers will increase as populations establish themselves and more wild births are recorded.

“We identify key areas with the correct type and amount of vegetation to support newly-released animals, and to make sure we aren’t over-releasing new populations into one location.

“Arabian oryx have quite specific habitat requirements. They don’t like the steep canyons and mountains found in some of AlUla’s nature reserves and prefer more open, sandy areas.

As a result of releasing the Arabian oryx, we have seen native plants and vegetation rebounding and soil being restored.”

He added: “Our conservation work in AlUla focuses on inclusive initiatives that engage with local people, with community members offered opportunities to train as rangers to keep our vast reserves safe, secure, and monitored.”

The RCU, with its sustainable land-management programs, rehabilitate degraded sites, manage rangelands, and combat desertification, supporting the return of native species like the Arabian oryx.

Its partnership with the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority has strengthened collaboration on wildlife protection and sustainable regeneration.

Restoring natural habitats includes the extensive planting of native species of flora — with seeds from the RCU’s seed bank and plant nursery aiding the long-term recovery of vegetation across the landscape.

The RCU has therefore played a key role in regreening the valleys, wadis, and mountains of AlUla, replenishing the soil, and making the environment more hospitable and fertile for animals.

In AlUla’s nature reserves, populations of Arabian oryx and other animals are monitored using satellite-linked collars and tracking technology. More than 150 rangers, all drawn from the local community, carry out regular patrols to ensure the safety of animal populations.

The people of AlUla have always enjoyed a deep connection with their natural surroundings, said Browne. “Our ongoing work to regenerate AlUla and restore much-needed balance to natural areas aims to reinvigorate this long-standing and important bond with nature.”

The RCU prioritizes ecological awareness and engagement, from the work of conservation rangers and efforts to regreen AlUla’s nature reserves with native plant species, to educating farmers and locals about the benefits that wild animal populations can bring to the ecosystem.

Ultimately, said Browne, the RCU aims to revive and maintain the natural environment for future generations.

“We share a deep respect for the traditional practices and ideas that have shaped the environmental views and principles of our community.”

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45 Saudis train in traditional crafts at the House of Artisans in Qatif

May 31, 2024

RIYADH: A total of 45 young men and women have enrolled in the Heritage Commission’s training and development program to be conducted over 12 months at the House of Artisans at the Al-Ramis project in Qatif, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The program aims to preserve heritage and equip young individuals with the skills to work in traditional handicrafts.

Ibrahim Alsghan, regional manager of the Heritage Commission in the Eastern Province, said that the programs and training courses aimed at preserving cultural heritage while highlighting the beauty of ancient and authentic handicrafts.

The initiative seeks to enhance the skills of Saudi artisans, promote innovative craft designs, and encourage participation in festivals and events that attract tourists and visitors from both within and outside the region.

The project in Qatif is one of the training development programs aimed at enabling young men and women to effectively work independently in the tourism and retail sectors.

The idea is that Qatif Governorate will be developed as a tourist attraction. Supported by the Heritage Commission, the project embraces a variety of traditional crafts, including woodwork, weaving fishing nets, and the naqda craft, which uses gold and silver to embroider traditional costumes.

The project also offers workshops in entrepreneurship, cost accounting, marketing, and packaging solutions.

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Makkah Route Initiative continues providing services to pilgrims from Morocco and Pakistan

June 01, 2024

RIYADH: The Makkah Route initiative operating at airports in Morocco and Pakistan benefited many pilgrims preparing for Hajj this year, reported Saudi State News Agency SPA.

The stations are located in Casablanca Mohammed V International in Morocco and Jinnah International Airport in Karachi Pakistan.

This initiative aims to provide services to pilgrims by assisting with their entry procedures into the Kingdom from the airports of their respective countries.

Saudi Arabia in 2019 launched the Makkah Route Initiative to help Hajj pilgrims from seven countries — Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye and Ivory Coast — with their visa, customs and passport requirements.

The government program issues visas electronically and collects biometric data, carrying out all travel procedures at the airports of the countries of departure, including ensuring that pilgrims have a clean bill of health. Baggage is coded and sorted to meet the transport and accommodation arrangements while pilgrims are in the Kingdom.

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Supreme Court Of Taliban:Over Ten People Publicly Punished In Khost, Afghanistan

May 31, 2024

The Supreme Court of Taliban recently announced that over ten people in Khost province were subjected to corporal punishment in public.

On Thursday, May 30, the court announced in a press release that the individuals were punished with 39 lashes each for various accusations, including theft and so-called moral corruption, according to the statement.

The announcement from the Supreme Court of the Taliban stated that among the individuals, six were sentenced to three years in prison.

The court’s press release also mentioned that six accused were sentenced to 15 months in prison.

Meanwhile, in the past two days, 15 people were flogged in Khost, Ghazni, and Kunduz.

Previously, the spokesperson for the Supreme Court of the Taliban had stated that in the past month, over 40 people had been punished for various charges in different cities across Afghanistan.

Since taking power, the Taliban have conducted corporal punishment, flogging, and executions in public. This happens amid a dire humanitarian crisis and severe poverty in the country.

The situation is worsened by the mass expulsion of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan. This has exacerbated the country’s already critical conditions.

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Culture Ministry Delegation Assesses Damage to Historic Minaret of Jam

2024-06-01

KABUL(BNA): A delegation from the Ministry of Information and Culture has recently visited the historic Minaret of Jam in Ghor province to assess its condition and preservation needs.

Engineer Mohammad Haseeb Naseemi, the Director of Preservation and Restoration of Historical Monuments at the Ministry of Information and Culture, together with Mawlawi Abdul Hai Zaeem, the Director of Information and Culture of Ghor, and their technical team, visited the Minaret of Jam, assessed the current state of the Minaret and oversaw the ongoing efforts to clean sediment deposits left by recent floods in the Jam River.

Engineer Naseemi stated that the cleaning of the lake and further renovation of the Minaret of Jam are scheduled to commence soon.

It is noteworthy that the recent floods in Ghor have caused not only human casualties and financial losses to its residents but have also damaged historical and ancient heritage sites.

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Russian defense minister urges Tajikistan border strengthening amid threat of terrorism from Afghanistan

May 31, 2024

The Russian Defense Minister, Andrey Belousov, has stated that the situation in Afghanistan highlights the necessity of strengthening Tajikistan’s borders and taking other measures to ensure regional stability.

According to the TASS news agency, Andrey Belousov said on Friday, May 31, at a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, that Afghanistan remains the primary source of instability in Central Asia.

He was, recently appointed as the Russian Defense Minister, and stated that numerous “radical” groups had gained a foothold in Afghanistan and were increasingly striving to promote their ideas in neighboring countries.

He added, “The risk of the spread of banditry and terrorism beyond the country, Afghanistan, is increasing.”

According to him, all of this requires “continuous monitoring and swift action to ensure regional stability.”

The Russian Defense Minister pointed out that these actions include efforts to strengthen the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan.

Russia and its allies in Central Asia consider the activities of quasi-military groups in northern Afghanistan, bordering Tajikistan, as a threat.

These countries have repeatedly expressed concerns about the infiltration of these groups into Central Asia.

Russian officials’ warnings about terrorist activities in Afghanistan continue as Russia seeks to expand relations with the Taliban and considers the option of removing this group from the list of terrorist organizations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently stated that the Taliban are the current authorities in Afghanistan and establishing relations with this group is essential.

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Kazakhstan deports five Afghan refugees attempting unofficial entry into Russia

May 31, 2024

Kazakhstan’s media reported that five Afghan refugees, who were trying to enter Russia through unofficial routes, were arrested and deported back to Afghanistan.

Kazakh media reported on Friday, May 31, cited security officials saying that these individuals were abandoned near the border by the smugglers.

According to reports, their ultimate destination was Europe, and each had paid between $5,000 to $7,000 to smugglers.

Details announced revealed that none had visas for Russia or European countries.

The Kazakhstani judiciary also issued a ruling banning all five individuals from entering the country’s territory for five years.

Kazakhstan’s media reported a surge in refugees attempting to cross its borders to enter Europe via Russia.

In response, Kazakhstan established a new control post at its borders.

Kazakhstan has warned its citizens against aiding refugees to cross into Russia through unofficial routes.

Those who help refugees in this manner could face up to seven years in prison.

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, most Afghans have sought refuge in European countries, often opting for unofficial routes that frequently lead to tragic events. This exodus occurs amid a dire humanitarian crisis, severe job shortages, and persistent security threats.

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Pakistani delegation seeks Taliban’s help to arrest Chinese engineers’ killers

May 31, 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said on Thursday that the Pakistani delegation shared the results of the investigation into the attack on Chinese engineers in the “Basham” area of Peshawar with the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior.

The Deputy Minister of Interior of Pakistan requested the Taliban’s assistance in apprehending the perpetrators of this attack, who, according to Pakistan, are in Afghanistan.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Khurram Agha, the Deputy Minister of Interior of Pakistan, went to Kabul on the Prime Minister’s “special instructions” and met with Mohammad Nabi Omari, the Deputy Minister of Interior of the Taliban.

The statement said: “In this meeting, which focused on the March 26, 2024 terrorist attack in Basham, the Deputy Minister of Interior shared Pakistan’s findings on this attack with the Taliban and requested assistance from Afghanistan to apprehend the perpetrators.”

In the suicide attack on a vehicle carrying Chinese citizens in the Basham area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver were killed.

Earlier, Pakistan had announced that the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan carried out the attack and that the suicide attacker and the bomb-laden vehicle had entered Pakistan from Afghanistan.

Recently, there has been an increase in militant attacks on Pakistani officers by different groups, including the TTP and BLA. Pakistani officials allege that these attacks are planned from Afghanistan.

However, the Taliban denies these allegations and claim they will not allow any group or individual to use Afghan soil against neighboring countries.

Meanwhile, according to the press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the Taliban agreed to review the findings of the investigation and cooperate with Pakistan in apprehending the perpetrators.

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UNHCR constructs school building worth $300,000 in Herat

June 1, 2024

HERAT: Construction work on a school building worth 300,000 U.S. dollars has been completed in Injil district of the country’s western province of Herat, the provincial Education Department said in a statement the other day. Director of the provincial Education Department Mawlavi Rahmatullah Jabar said that his-led department prioritized the construction and repairing of school buildings and providing necessary facilities for the students in the province, according to the statement. The school has been constructed with the financial support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said Mawlavi Jabar, adding that the education department is trying to construct buildings for schools lacking buildings in the province. The newly constructed building has eight classrooms, four administrative rooms and other necessary equipment. The Kabul Times

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Defense Ministry Delivers Extensive Aid to 20 Flood-Hit Districts in Badakhshan

2024-06-01

KABUL(BNA): Lieutenant General MawlawiAmanuddin “Mansoor,” Commander of the 217 Omari Army Corps, announced that 10 million Afghanis in cash, along with various food and non-food items, have been distributed to flood victims across 20 districts in Badakhshan.

He stated that the officials of the Islamic Emirate and the army personnel consider ensuring security and serving the people as part of their responsibilities and stand by the nation under any circumstances.

Additionally, Engineer Zabihullah “Amiri,” the Head of Information and Culture of Badakhshan, mentioned that yesterday, a thousand bags of flour, 40 bags of rice, 180 blankets, 316 carpets, 150 steam pots, 300 kitchen items, and 16 tents were distributed to some of the affected individuals as governmental aid.

Meanwhile, Mawlawi Mohammad Akram “Akbari,” Head of Disaster Management in Badakhshan, reported that his department, in coordination with various authorities, has promptly addressed the needs of affected individuals. Governmental aid distributed includes 1,000 bags of flour, 500 five-liter cans of oil, 108 sets of clothes, 500 bags of rice, 114 cartons of meat, 600 packs of juice, and 300 tents.

It is worth mentioning that natural disasters over the past month have caused significant damage to the people and public infrastructure in Badakhshan, and the affected individuals require further assistance.

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Defense Ministry Opens First Cardiac Surgery Dept at Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan Hospital

2024-06-01

KABUL(BNA): Shaheed Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan Hospital has inaugurated its first-ever Cardiac Surgery Department. The ceremony was led by Sheikh Mohammad Qasim Fareed, Deputy Minister of Planning and Policy at the Ministry of National Defense, along with officials from the Health Command of the General Staff.

The Ministry of National Defense announced today that, during a ceremony at the Medical Sciences Academy, officials highlighted the achievements and activities of Shaheed Sardar Mohammad Khan Hospital.

During the ceremony, officials highlighted that the establishment of the Cardiac Surgery Department of the hospital was achieved through the dedicated efforts and support of the Ministry of National Defense’s leadership. The new department is now fully operational and providing specialized care to patients.

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Pakistan

 

In meeting with COAS, Azerbaijan FM lauds Pakistan for maintaining regional stability

May 31, 2024

Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov lauded Pakistan for playing a pivotal role in maintaining regional stability, in a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Friday.

The Azeri top official, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan, also expressed his sincere appreciation for the country’s steadfast support to the central Asian country while holding in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest.

The army chief emphasised Pakistan's long-standing fraternal ties with Azerbaijan and reiterated the country's unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive assistance and cooperation in the spheres of defence and security.

He also praised the Azerbaijani Armed Forces for their exemplary professionalism and valour.

Bayramov arrived in Islamabad earlier this week on a two-day official visit.

In a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, the visiting dignitary briefed him on the discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

He also conveyed warm greetings of Azerbaijan's leadership to the prime minister and assured him of his country's strong desire to further solidify its ties with Pakistan.

During his meeting with Dar, Bayramov discussed the multidimensional bilateral and regional agenda encompassing bilateral and international matters.

The two sides resolved to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors including trade, investment, energy and connectivity to exploit the huge potential of the friendly relationship between the two countries.

Moreover, they also agreed to enhance parliamentary exchanges, strengthen cultural cooperation and promote people-to-people exchanges including students, academia and businessmen.

They agreed to identify new areas of economic cooperation and bolster cooperation in climate action and the renewable energy sector besides increasing bilateral investments, especially in the energy sector.

The Azeri FM also met acting President Yusuf Raza Gilani.

During his meetings with the Pakistani leaders, Bayramov was felicitated on Baku’s selection as the host city for COP29 to be held in November this year and assured of Pakistan’s role in ensuring a successful outcome of that important event.

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Two 'BLA terrorists' linked to barbershop workers' killing in Gwadar arrested

May 31, 2024

Two suspects have been arrested for alleged involvement in the killing of barbershop workers in Gwadar, Balochistan Home Minister Zia Ullah Langau said on Friday.

As per a Counter Terrorism Depertment (CTD) official, the suspects belong to banned terrorist outfit, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

Earlier this month, seven labourers from Punjab, who worked at a barbershop in the coastal town, were shot dead in their sleep in a gun attack on their residential quarters near the Gwadar Fish Harbour in the Surbandar area by unidentified men.

“I congratulate all our institutions who fulfilled their responsibility and the government’s orders with their efforts and we have arrested two killers of the Gwadar labourers,” Langau said while addressing a press conference in Quetta.

As per the statements taken from the suspects, the minister said, they were given orders to kill any Punjabi labourer.

He further stated that guns and weapons had been seized from the arrested suspects.

Langau lamented thousands of lives lost due to terrorism in the country, and that the government can’t see its people being killed anymore.

He said that innocent citizens were being targeted in militant attacks, which he said were aimed at deteriorating the peace and security situation in the province.

“Terrorists have nothing to do with our rights. We will go an extra mile for those speaking up for the rights of Balochistan,” Langau added.

The minister said that the federal government would reach out to the Iranian government on cross-border attacks, as the foreign ministry was holding talks over the cross-border attacks from Iran.

He said that the country would not compromise its sovereignty.

Meanwhile, sharing details on the arrest, Balochistan Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Deputy Inspector General Aitzaz Goraya revealed that the two suspects were members of BLA. He said that they were arrested from Gwadar.

As per the police, the slain labourers belonged to district Khanewal and Mian Chunnu of Punjab.

After the attack, the home minister had ordered an investigation into the matter, terming it “open terrorism”.

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Security forces kill terrorist ring leader among two militants in Peshawar IBO

May 31, 2024

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Thursday night killed a terrorist ringleader and another militant and injured two others during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Peshawar district’s general area Hassan Khel on Thursday night.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a brief statement, said that the security forces effectively engaged the terrorists' location during the conduct of the IBO and gunned down terrorist ring leader Ayaz Muhammad and Ahmedey alias Koochi while injuring two others.

“The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent civilians,” the ISPR stated.

It said that weapons, ammunition, and explosives were also recovered from the slain terrorists.

The ISPR further stated that the successful anti-terrorist operation was appreciated by the area locals.

The military’s media wing reiterated the security forces’ determination to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

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Asif advises Imran to keep his 'mouth shut' to reduce tensions

May 31, 2024

Reacting to a post sharedon the PTI founder Imran Khan’s X handle, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Friday advised the incarcerated former prime minister to keep his "mouth shut" if he wanted to reduce the prevailing political tensions in the country.

"I think founder PTI wants to increase tension," said the minister in an exclusive interview with Geo News in the wake of the controversial social media post shared on Khan's official X — formerly Twitter — account.

A post on X was attributed to the former premier said: "Every Pakistani should study the Hamood ur Rahman Commission Report and get to know who was the true traitor, General Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujibur Rahman."

Asif said the former prime minister, who remains incarcerated at the Adiala jail since August 2023, is trying again to create a situation like that on May 9.

The minister, commenting on the video in question, said attempts are being made to retract the tweet related to the former Bangladeshi president.

"Barrister Gohar [Khan] clarified that the social media team did not seek permission before tweeting," said the minister, adding that this was the first time that the party had to retract a post on their social media account.

Asif said he has a different stand on the history of the Bangladeshi politician and the tragedy of East Pakistan.

"By exaggerating the tragedy of East Pakistan today, you want to increase the tension," he said, slamming Khan and his party.

The minister maintained that whether it was in politics or sports, the former premier had stung everyone who had done good to him.

"General [Qamar Javed] Bajwa's father, General Faiz [Hamid] was his uncle, now [he is] dumping all the debris at them," said Asif, commenting on Khan's relationship dynamics with the former military men when he was in power.

Meanwhile, the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) cyber crime team on Thursday decided to initiate action against Khan over his controversial tweet on social media.

To pursue an investigation, the anti-crime body reached Adiala jail late Thursday night, but was turned down for a meeting by Khan.

According to the sources within Adiala jail, the former prime minister refused to become part of the FIA investigation related to the controversial social media post.

Khan refused to answer any questions from the FIA team, said the sources. "I will answer any question in the presence of lawyers," he added.

On the other hand, PTI Chairman Gohar said that the post had nothing to do with Khan as he did not see the text of the posts that were uploaded to his account.

Gohar also defended the tweet and said it was taken out of context.

"The context and comparison that we drew with 1971 was in a political context and not otherwise — nothing about the army," the PTI chairman said.

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Kabul to cooperate in Bisham attack probe: FO

June 1, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said that the Taliban administration in Afghanistan had assured Pakistan of its cooperation in investigation into the Bisham suicide attack in which five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver lost their lives.

“The Afghan side has agreed to examine the findings of the investigation and to work with Pakistan to take the investigation to its logical conclusion,” FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at the weekly media briefing.

She was responding to a question about the visit of a high-level delegation led by Interior Secretary Khurram Agha to Kabul. At the talks, Deputy Taliban In­­terior Minister Muhammad Nabi Omari and Mr Agha led their respective delegations.

Interior secy shares proof with Taliban officials during visit to Afghanistan

The spokesperson said, “Yesterday’s meeting was focused on the (Bisham) terror attack and the government of Pakistan shared concrete evidence … our focus was to request the Afghan side to apprehend the perpetrators in light of the shared evidence”.

Beijing welcomed the progress in the investigations and urged Pakistan to get to the bottom of the incident and hunt down and bring to justice all the perpetrators.

The delegation travelled to Kabul ahead of PM Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China, where the Chinese leadership is expected to strongly raise the issue of safety and security of the Chinese nationals working in Pakistan.

Cross-border militancy has emerged as a major irritant in ties between Islamabad and Afghan Taliban after the latter seized control of Kabul in 2021.

Despite Pakistan’s repeated pleas for taking action against the banned Afghan­istan-based TTP and other militants, the Taliban administration has continued to look the other way. This forced Pakistan to carry out air strikes against suspected hideouts inside Afghanistan in March.

The spokesperson, however, noted that Islamabad and Kabul have robust channels of communication on terror threat that Pakistan faces from groups, which have hideouts and sanctuaries inside Afghanistan.

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Pakistan to welcome UK's support to tackle cybercrimes’ challenge: Interior Minister

June 01, 2024

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said Pakistan will welcome UK's support to tackle the challenge of cybercrimes.

He made the remarks during his meetings with Director General of the National Crime Agency James Babbage and Director General National Security of Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Jonathan Allen in London.

On the occasion, the Interior Minister was briefed about the functioning of British institutions and close cooperation was agreed upon. It was decided that Pakistani officers will be trained by the National Crime Agency regarding cybercrimes and counter-narcotics.

The Interior Minister emphasized the need for greater collaboration between the two countries in the  fight against drugs.

Mohsin Naqvi pointed out that Pakistani nation and forces have made unprecedented sacrifices in the war against terrorism.  He said there is a need to adopt a common strategy to deal with the menace.

The Interior Minister also visited Cabinet Office National Situation Center in London. He expressed deep interest in the working of the center, noting that the importance of such a center in a crisis like situation cannot be denied.

The Interior Minister said the establishment of a National Situation Center will be reviewed in Pakistan as well. He said they will also benefit from the experience and expertise of the United Kingdom in this regard.  He said this partnership will not only secure our present but also the future.

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Day-long seminar by SIFC’s GPI to be held in Rawalpindi on Tuesday

June 01, 2024

A day-long seminar is being organized by Special Investment Facilitation Council's Green Pakistan Initiative at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

The objective of this seminar is to educate the participants about  Plant for Pakistan project  and to encourage the youth to be a part of this campaign.

During the seminar, the participants will also be informed about the land structure and forests of Pakistan.

Forestry, Agriculture, Livestock and related experts have been invited to the seminar.

On the occasion Plant for Pakistan app will be launched.

The Plant for Pakistan project has diverse themes including ecosystem restoration, combating climate change, plantation, discouraging water wastage, and involving the youth as well as the entire society in the plantation drive.

Source: radio.gov.pk

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