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PSL 9 Faces Boycott Calls Over KFC Partnership

18Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sports

PSL 9 Faces Boycott Calls Over KFC Partnership

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces calls for a boycott after announcing KFC as its official "snacks partner." Many people are upset because this KFC partnership is seen as being linked to Israel, which has conflicted with Palestine. The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 kicked off today, but not without controversy. Fans are calling for a boycott of the tournament due to its KFC partnership, citing the fast-food chain's perceived links to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. As of now, over 28,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in strikes on Gaza. Fueling the Boycott: KFC's association with Israel: While KFC is an American company, it operates franchises in Israel. Some fans view this as indirect support for the Israeli government...

India Delivers Hermes 900 Drones to Israel To Bombard Gaza

15Feb

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Global

India Delivers Hermes 900 Drones to Israel To Bombard Gaza

India provides 20 lethal Hermes 900s to Israel to conduct genocide in the Gaza Strip. Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems India Ltd, a joint venture between Indian and Israeli companies, makes the drones. However, these drones are fully capable of surveillance and airstrikes. The Israeli army will use the Hermes 900s drones made in India. These drones are being sent to Gaza, a place where there is a brutal genocide is happening. However, Human rights activists and experts say this deal shows that India is becoming more involved in Israel's actions against the Palestinians. The drones can stay in the air for a long time and are used for different military purposes, like spying and attacking. Israel and the United States have been using drones in Gaza for a while. The Hermes 900 drones were...

United Nations Tolls as 17,000 Gaza Children Away From Homes

3Feb

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Global

United Nations Tolls as 17,000 Gaza Children Away From Homes

According to the United Nations, around 17,000 children in Gaza have been separated from their families due to the ongoing conflict. This is a significant number, representing roughly 1% of the total population displaced by the conflict. In the Gaza Strip, the United Nations (UN) estimates that around 17,000 children are currently without their parents or separated from them after nearly four months of conflict. This makes up 1 percent of the displaced population, 1.7 million people. The UN children's agency UNICEF expressed deep concern over the heartbreaking stories of loss and grief among these children. Jonathan Crickx is UNICEF's spokesperson in the Palestinian territories. He explained that identifying these children is challenging because they might arrive at hospitals injure...

Qatar Calls For International Probe Into ‘Israeli Crimes’ in Gaza

4Dec

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global

Qatar Calls For International Probe Into ‘Israeli Crimes’ in Gaza

Qatar has called for an international investigation into the Israeli crimes in Gaza. The airstrikes have killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more. Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that the airstrikes were a "war crime" and that Israel must be held accountable for its actions. Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has called for an "immediate, comprehensive, and impartial international investigation" into what he referred to as Israeli crimes in Gaza. He emphasized this stance, stating that Qatar remains committed to efforts aimed at facilitating another truce and achieving a permanent ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip. The call for an international probe comes in the aftermath of a week-long Israel-H...

Ceasefire Holds in Gaza as Hostages Set to be Released

24Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Global

Ceasefire Holds in Gaza as Hostages Set to be Released

Following seven weeks of intense conflict, a temporary ceasefire has been initiated between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters in Gaza. However, the four-day ceasefire involves releasing 50 women and children hostages, with the possibility of an extension if more hostages are freed. After seven weeks of intense conflict, a temporary ceasefire has taken effect between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters in Gaza. The pause comes ahead of the planned release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, in exchange for incarcerated Palestinians. The truce, which began at 7 a.m., saw a halt in major bombings, artillery strikes, and rocket attacks. However, both sides accused each other of sporadic shootings and violations. The streets of Khan Younis in southern Gaza saw displaced Palestinians returni...