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PSL 9 Faces Boycott Calls Over KFC Partnership

18Feb

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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...

Benjamin Netanyahu Vows Ground Offensive in Rafah

11Feb

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Benjamin Netanyahu Vows Ground Offensive in Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing a ground invasion of Rafah, citing security concerns. The international community is urging restraint, fearing further escalation of the conflict. Israel is getting ready for a big military action in Rafah, a place in the south of Gaza, where a lot of people who had to leave their homes because of fighting and Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli government, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli military will proceed with a ground invasion of Rafah, despite drastic warnings from allies and international aid organizations. But they also say that without the Rafah operation, they could not 'win'. This is because there are concerns that a lot of innocent people can brutally die in such a crowded place. Isra...

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

3Feb

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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...

Israel Attacks al Shifa Hospital: What You Need to Know

15Nov

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Israel Attacks al Shifa Hospital: What You Need to Know

Israeli soldiers went into Gaza's largest hospital on Wednesday. They checked its rooms and basement, after a days-long lockdown that worried people worldwide about the safety of thousands of civilians stuck inside. The Al Shifa hospital, in Gaza City, is the main focus of the Israeli forces' ground operation. However, a doctor has described a shooting inside what is Gaza's biggest hospital. Israeli forces launched an assault on Gaza's al Shifa Hospital this Wednesday. Following a prolonged siege on the region's largest medical facility. However, here's a summary of the situation: Current Situation at Hospital: Dr Ahmad Mokhallalati, a surgeon at al-Shifa, reports gunshots echoing throughout the hospital. Dr Ahmed El Mohallalati, a surgeon, told by phone on Wednesday ...