Omar Nawaz
The writer is a Pakistan-based independent researcher. His graduation is in the subject of political science, and he is interested in political issues, economy, philosophy, history, and climate change.
What the Jenin camp’s Palestinian residents did to obstruct the Israeli soldiers
People in the Jenin camp Palestinian have resorted to making homemade anti-tank barricades and improvised bombs in an effort to slow down Israeli incursions. Hours after Israeli forces retreated from the Jenin refugee camp, one of its main entrances had already been strengthened with barriers and explosives in anticipation of another Israeli invasion. This took...
The Netherlands is taking steps to prosecute crimes committed against Yazidis.
Prosecute As a Dutch citizen faces jail for Yazidi enslavement, the Yazidi community hails it as “the beginning of our path to justice.” Last November, twelve Dutch women and their children were repatriated to the Netherlands from camps in northeast Syria for foreigners suspected of being affiliated with the armed group ISIL (ISIS). They were...
Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning
Muslim A motion at the United Nations Human Rights Council calls for action in response to Quran burning incidents in Sweden, which Pakistan claims incited “religious hatred.” Muslim countries such as Iran and Pakistan have said that desecration of the holy Quran constitutes incitement to violence and have demanded accountability after a series of stunts...
Afghans The declining value of books worries me about Afghans soil.
Afghans soil. About two years have passed since the Taliban seized control of Kabul. I, like a lot of other Afghans who tried so hard to get a good education, am having a tough time. It appears that both knowledge and books are losing their once-high worth. Many of my friends tried to leave the...
‘Historic day’: Erdogan of Turkey consents to support Sweden’s NATO application
Jens Stoltenberg, the head of NATO, declares that President Erdogan has consented to send the Swedish request to the Turkish parliament. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, has decided to support Sweden’s application to join NATO after initially opposing it for a year due to security concerns in his country. Erdogan agreed to send...
2023 NBA Draft: After selecting Scoot Henderson, what’s next for the Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard?
The moment the Portland Trail Blazers selected top point guard prospect Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in Thursday night’s 2023 NBA Draft—and even before then—questions arose about whether seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard would finally request a trade from the only franchise he has ever known.“I’m told a timeline for where the future...
A flurry of US-India deals is being struck as Biden and Modi meet.
After rolling out the White House red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, President Joe Biden hailed a new era in the US-India relationship, touting deals on defence and commerce to counter China’s global influence. Biden told reporters at a joint press conference with Modi that the partnership is “stronger, closer, and...
How a ‘Gold Mafia’ is looting Southern Africa and laundering dirty money
An Arabian media investigation has revealed some of Southern Africa’s largest gold-smuggling operations, revealing how these gangs help criminals worldwide launder billions of dollars while also assisting governments in skirting international sanctions. Gold Mafia, a four-part Arabian media Investigative Unit (I-Unit) series based on dozens of undercover operations across three continents and thousands of documents,...
Finley Aaron Love Lockwood: A Glimpse into Elvis Presley’s Grandson’s Life
Introduction Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, left an indelible mark on the music industry and popular culture. While his legacy lives on through his timeless songs and charismatic persona, his family has also captured the public’s attention. Among his descendants, Finley Aaron Love Lockwood, the grandson of Elvis Presley, has been in...
Modi Decoding Yoga Day Position: Unmasking the Deception
It is time to take back yoga from the Indian prime minister, who is exploiting it as a smokescreen for an agenda of ethno-nationalist state brutality. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi first addressed the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, he was there with a mission: to propose a resolution that recognizes June 21...