Category: INTERNATIONAL

Morocco Migrants Ceuta: Spain Declares Emergency After Deadly Border Surge

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Morocco migrants Ceuta border crossing as Spain deploys military to Spanish enclave, July 2026

At least 18 people have died as thousands of Morocco migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, marking one of the largest single surges in years. The Spain migrants Ceuta crisis has now prompted Madrid to deploy the army, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expected to visit the territory in person as pressure mounts from local officials and opposition parties alike. Background Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located on the northern coast of Africa, separated from mainland Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar but bordered entirely…

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Israel Attacks Lebanon Again as Blasts Rock Beaufort Castle Despite Ceasefire

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Israel attacks Lebanon near Beaufort Castle with smoke rising over southern Lebanon village

Israel attacks Lebanon once more, this time targeting the area surrounding the historic Beaufort Castle in the country’s south. Lebanese state media confirmed that a series of powerful explosions shook the region overnight, rattling nearby villages and reigniting fears that the fragile truce between the two sides is unraveling completely. The blasts mark yet another chapter in a conflict that officially ended with a ceasefire but has continued almost without pause on the ground. Background The latest round of violence comes against the backdrop of a ceasefire agreement brokered by…

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Pakistan–US Interfaith Harmony Strengthened Through Meeting Between Rev. Shahid M. Paul and Minister Ryan Dotson

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

Pakistan–US Cooperation for Interfaith Harmony and Peace Strengthened Through Constructive Dialogue Minister Ryan Dotson and Rev. Shahid M. Paul reaffirm their commitment to promoting peace, religious harmony, national unity, and stronger relations between Pakistan and the United States. Faisalabad (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) : A cordial and productive meeting was held between Rev. Shahid M. Paul and Minister Ryan Dotson, a Kentucky State Representative and respected public servant with more than 33 years of experience in community leadership and public service. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including Pakistan–United…

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Japan Earthquake Survivors Face Second Major Disaster in a Decade as Death Toll Reaches 30

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Residents taking shelter after the deadly Japan earthquake in Kumamoto.

TOKYO: Survivors of the devastating Japan earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture are once again rebuilding their lives after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, killing at least 30 people and leaving thousands without electricity, water, and safe shelter. The latest disaster has reopened painful memories for residents who endured the catastrophic twin earthquakes that devastated the region in 2016, claiming 273 lives and forcing thousands into temporary housing. Among them is Sachi Nishiyama, who spent two years living in temporary accommodation after the 2016 disaster. This week, she has once…

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US Iran War Escalates: America Launches Heavy Wave of Fresh Strikes on Southern Iran

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US military launches fresh airstrikes on southern Iran including Qeshm Island during escalating US Iran war on July 30, 2026

The US Iran war has entered a dangerous new phase. The United States military launched another heavy wave of strikes across southern Iran early Thursday morning, targeting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites. This US fresh attack on Iran came just hours after Iranian forces struck an American military base in Jordan, pushing the already tense conflict closer to full-scale war. What Happened: The US Fresh Attack on Iran According to a statement posted on X by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces carried out a…

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5th Amendment Explained: Why Anthony Fauci Invoked It Over 100 Times in Senate Hearing

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Anthony Fauci testifying before a Senate hearing after invoking the Fifth Amendment multiple times during questioning.

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination during a tense Senate hearing this week, declining to answer more than 100 questions from lawmakers investigating the origins of COVID-19. The decision has renewed public interest in what it actually means to plead the Fifth Amendment and when Americans are legally entitled to use it. Background Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, appeared Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Kentucky Republican Rand Paul. Paul has…

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Internally Displaced Persons Nigeria: A Growing Crisis and the Women Rebuilding Their Lives

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A displaced Nigerian mother learning vocational sewing skills at a Plan International Nigeria-supported camp in Katsina State

Nigeria is facing one of the most severe internally displaced persons crises in Africa. Millions of Nigerians have been forced from their homes due to armed bandit attacks, Boko Haram insurgency, and farmer-herder conflicts. Women and children are among the most vulnerable, yet many are finding unexpected paths to survival through NGO-backed vocational programs and community support. Background For more than a decade, violence has torn through communities across northern and northeastern Nigeria. States like Katsina, Zamfara, Borno, and Adamawa have witnessed repeated armed raids, mass kidnappings, and deadly attacks…

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Frasers Raises Burberry Stake to 4.16%, Becomes Third-Largest Shareholder

Nadeem Ali

British retail giant Frasers Group has increased its financial exposure in luxury fashion house Burberry Group, raising its interest to 4.16%, according to a regulatory filing released by the UK-based company on Tuesday. The latest filing shows that Frasers, which is controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, has steadily expanded its position in Burberry over the past few days. The retailer previously held a 3.05% stake as of July 24, but has now increased its exposure by expanding its position through sold put options linked to Burberry shares. Unlike a traditional…

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Japan Kyushu Earthquake: Death Toll Hits 13 After Aeon Mall Collapse in Kumamoto

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Rescue teams search through the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kumamoto after the Japan Kyushu earthquake that killed 13 people.

A powerful magnitude 7.1 Japan Kyushu earthquake has killed at least 13 people, with rescuers still searching through the rubble of a partially collapsed shopping mall in Kumamoto prefecture. The Japan earthquake mall disaster has become the focal point of rescue efforts, after an apparent gas explosion tore through the building shortly after the quake struck. Background The earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, July 28, with its epicenter located roughly 20 kilometers south of Kumamoto City, the largest city on the island of Kyushu with a population of around…

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Iran Launches Surprise Attack on US Forces What’s Happening in the Iran US War Right Now

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Iran launches surprise ballistic missile attack on US military bases in the Middle East as Iran US war escalates in July 2026

Iran fired a wave of ballistic missiles at US military bases across the Middle East on Wednesday, July 29, 2026  marking one of the most dangerous escalations in the ongoing Iran US war. All missiles were intercepted by US defense systems, but the attack has sent shockwaves through global markets and raised serious doubts about any ceasefire deal moving forward. Background: How the Iran US War Began The news of this Iran US war did not come out of nowhere. It had been building for months, rooted in deep tensions…

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