Police in Peru have arrested a man suspected of having ordered the killing of two 20-year-old women and a 15-year-old girl in Argentina. The three were lured to a house near the Argentine capital on 19 September. Their mutilated bodies were found several days later and police revealed that their killers had livestreamed their torture…
Paris — A man entered a mosque in France and tore up several copies of the Qur’an, prompting outrage and condemnation from the Muslim community. The Grand Mosque of Paris expressed deep sorrow over the act, calling it an “unacceptable provocation” aimed at targeting Muslims. Authorities have not yet released details about the suspect or…
Doha/Gaza — Hamas has called for significant changes to the Gaza peace plan proposed by the US President, Palestinian sources reported on Wednesday. According to the sources, the group is demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as well as international guarantees that its leaders will not be assassinated either inside or outside Palestinian territories….
Munich — Authorities have closed the Oktoberfest grounds in Munich after a bomb threat was linked to an explosion and subsequent fire in the city’s north. Police reported that the closure came after a blaze broke out in a residential house in the Lerchenau district, where explosive devices were discovered. Security forces have cordoned off…
Washington — The United States is once again facing the risk of a government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a crucial funding bill, according to international news agencies. The bill, which is essential to keep federal operations running, was rejected by Democrats in the Senate, raising concerns over an imminent shutdown. It is…
Gaza/Washington — The International Centre of Justice for Palestine (ICJP), a pro-Palestinian international organization, has raised serious concerns over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently announced peace plan for Gaza. In a statement, the ICJP said the plan “delivers neither justice nor accountability” and reflects a superficial, colonial mindset. According to the organization, the proposal…
Jessica ParkerEurope correspondent in Copenhagen and Paul KirbyEurope digital editor in London Reuters Denmark has reinforced security for the summit and allies have beefed up air defences EU leaders are gathering in Copenhagen under pressure to boost European defence after a series of Russian incursions into EU airspace, and days after drones targeted Danish airports….
Gaza: Arab media has reported that Israeli naval forces surrounded two main ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza and jammed their communication systems. Reports suggest Israel may be planning to sink some vessels to prevent them from reaching their destination. The UN’s Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese condemned Italy’s withdrawal from the…
Libya’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Youssef Raggi, on Wednesday received a copy of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Libya, Fahd Salem Saeed Deen Al-Kaabi. Minister Raggi welcomed the UAE envoy and wished him success in carrying out his diplomatic duties, expressing hope that his appointment would contribute…
WASHINGTON, (International Desk) – The United States government has entered a shutdown after the Senate once again failed to pass a spending bill, leaving more than 400 federal agencies closed for an indefinite period. The White House blamed the Democratic Party for the deadlock, while the ruling party fell short of the 60 votes required…
