Naqaa Hamed detained after returning from a reporting assignment in the occupied West Bank, according to her sister and a journalist who was traveling with her. Hamed was stopped by Israeli soldiers at the Tequ checkpoint near Bethlehem on Tuesday. Her sister, Fatima Bajes Salem, said Hamed had been taken into custody while returning from… Continue reading Naqaa Hamed Detained After West Bank Reporting
The Gurugram hit-and-run case has taken a major legal turn after police added an attempt-to-murder charge against the driver accused of hitting a woman biker on Golf Course Road. Police invoked Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after reviewing CCTV footage of the incident. The section deals with attempt to murder and carries… Continue reading Gurugram Hit-and-Run Case Gets Murder Charge
Pakistan Customs officials have seized a large quantity of arms, ammunition and a vehicle during an operation at Sidra Sharif. The Pakistan Customs arms seizure was valued at around Rs32 million, according to officials. Customs Enforcement staff at JCP Yarik carried out the operation after receiving what authorities described as credible information. Officials said they… Continue reading Pakistan Customs Arms Seizure Worth Rs32 Million
French police protest erupted in Paris as thousands of officers marched over pay, staffing shortages, equipment and working conditions. The mobilisation began near the Champs-Élysées before moving toward the National Assembly. Alliance Police Nationale led the demonstration. Officers travelled from several parts of France to make their concerns heard. The protest comes after months of… Continue reading French Police Protest: Officers Demand Better Pay
Several noncitizen voting cases are challenging the federal government’s power to prosecute people accused of illegally voting in US elections. Five defendants facing separate federal cases in Florida and Wisconsin have argued that the 1996 law used against them violates the US Constitution. The legal challenges come as President Donald Trump pushes a tougher campaign… Continue reading Noncitizen Voting Cases Challenge Trump Authority
Qatar has warned that any major disruption or closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait could have serious consequences for global trade and the economy. Doha said further pressure on the key Red Sea shipping route could worsen existing problems affecting international supply chains. The warning came during a weekly media briefing by Qatar’s Ministry. Director… Continue reading Bab al-Mandab Strait Closure Could Hit Global Economy
Weeks after a devastating flood struck the Nepal-China border, families of missing people continue to hope that their loved ones survived. The disaster began on August 26 when a Himalayan glacier collapse sent huge amounts of mud and rock through mountain valleys. The flood destroyed homes, roads and infrastructure while leaving thousands of people unaccounted… Continue reading Nepal Flood Missing Families Still Hope for Survivors
Brazil’s Supreme Court is facing an extraordinary internal crisis just weeks before the country’s presidential election. The dispute has disrupted court sessions and triggered public clashes between justices. It has also raised allegations involving political bias, corruption and the handling of a major bank investigation. At the center of the turmoil are Justices Alexandre de… Continue reading Brazil Supreme Court Crisis: What You Need to Know
Two US government personnel suffered minor injuries after Eswatini soldiers accidentally shot them during an anti-smuggling operation, authorities said. The incident happened late Friday in a rural area in northeastern Eswatini. Government officials said the soldiers were carrying out an operation against smuggling when they mistakenly opened fire on the Americans. Eswatini authorities have launched… Continue reading Eswatini US Personnel Shooting Sparks Investigation
Trade unions have warned that UK political donations and election spending are becoming increasingly difficult to control. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) said excessive political funding could threaten the health and integrity of British democracy. The warning came at the TUC’s annual congress in Brighton. In a joint statement, the union umbrella organisation urged the… Continue reading UK Political Donations Face Pressure as Unions Demand Reform
