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Yemen Housing Crisis Forces Families to Live on Taiz Front Line, Dodging Snipers to Survive

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Damaged home standing beside inhabited house on Taiz front line in Yemen

Category: World News Soaring rents and a shattered economy have pushed some of Yemen’s poorest families to move into homes along Taiz’s active front line, where sniper fire remains a daily threat. The Yemen housing crisis in Taiz has left residents choosing between unaffordable safe housing and cheap but dangerous homes wedged between government and Houthi-controlled territory. Background Taiz, Yemen’s most populous governorate with nearly 4.5 million people, has endured more than a decade of civil war between government forces and Houthi rebels. Unlike most front lines in the country,…

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Israel-Palestine Conflict Today: Deadly West Bank Raid Reignites Decades-Old Dispute

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Security forces operate during a deadly West Bank raid amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

Four Palestinians were killed this week as Israeli forces and settlers carried out raids across several towns in the occupied West Bank, the latest flashpoint in a conflict whose roots stretch back more than a century. The violence underscores how, even amid international attention on Gaza, the Israel-Palestine conflict today continues to play out in the West Bank almost daily. Background Understanding the Israel-Palestine conflict history requires looking well beyond this week’s headlines. The land at the center of the dispute, referred to by Jews as the historic land of…

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire Honors Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Following Sitara-e-Khidmat Recognition

Nadeem Ali

Pakistani-American humanitarian receives official recognition in Houston as Mayor Whitmire announces plans to visit Pakistan. HOUSTON: Houston Mayor John Whitmire has honored Pakistani-American humanitarian Muhammad Saeed Sheikh after he was awarded Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Khidmat (Star of Service), recognizing his decades of dedication to humanitarian work and community development. The recognition ceremony was organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston in collaboration with the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, drawing prominent community leaders, elected officials, business executives and members of the Pakistani-American community. Mayor Whitmire Applauds Lifelong Community Service Speaking at…

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Iran Accused of Drone Strike on Kurdish Rebel Camp in Iraq, Eight Fighters Injured

Nadeem Ali

ERBIL, Iraq: At least eight members of an exiled Iranian Kurdish opposition group were wounded after a drone strike targeted their camp near Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region early Sunday, with the group accusing Iran of carrying out the attack. The latest strike comes amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, raising concerns about further instability in northern Iraq, where US forces, foreign energy companies, and Iranian Kurdish opposition groups are based. Drone attack targets Kurdish rebel camp According to Adib Khaldian, a representative of the exiled Kurdistan…

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Iran Launches Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as Regional Conflict Escalates

Nadeem Ali

Missile and drone strikes target Gulf states as Iran broadens military operations, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Iran has launched coordinated missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions and raising concerns that the conflict could spread across the Middle East. The attacks come amid an intensifying military confrontation involving Iran and the United States, with hostilities now entering a new phase that threatens regional security and global energy markets. Iran Expands Military Operations According to initial reports, Iranian…

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FCCI President Attends UCP Launchpad 2026 Tech Event in Faisalabad

Zafar Chishti

FCCI President Attends UCP Launchpad 2026 as Distinguished Guest in Faisalabad (By Zafar Chishti) FAISALABAD: Mr. Farooq Yousaf Sheikh, President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) attended UCP Launchpad 2026 – The Ultimate Tech Pitch as a distinguished guest. The event was organized by the University of Central Punjab (UCP) in collaboration with FITCO at Regency Executive Marquee, Canal Road Faisalabad.The event brought together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, academics and students on a common platform to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven business ideas. Young innovators and aspiring…

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Breakthrough in Ziarat Tragedy Talks as Government, Sit-in Committee Reach Consensus

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Breakthrough on Ziarat Tragedy, Government Delegation and Sit-in Committee Agree on Several Points Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) The prolonged negotiations between the government negotiating team and the families of the martyrs of the Ziarat tragedy and the sit-in committee have concluded. After the negotiations, the government delegation left for the Chief Minister’s House to brief the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, on the details. According to sources, the negotiations were held in a cordial atmosphere, where the demands presented by the sit-in committee were discussed in detail.…

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Mastung Security Situation: Clashes Reported, Highway Closed, Hospital on Emergency

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Situation Tense in Khad Kocha, Mastung; Helicopter Flights Observed, Emergency Imposed at DHQ Hospital Reports of intense clashes between security forces and miscreants have been received from Khad Kocha, a suburban area of Mastung district in Balochistan, following which the Quetta-Karachi National Highway has been closed for all types of traffic. According to sources, a convoy of security forces was targeted at three different locations in the outskirts of Khad Kocha – Kund Umrani, Garo, and Anjiri – after which heavy exchange of fire is underway between both sides following…

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Top 10 Ivory Coast Businesses You Need to Know in 2026

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A panoramic view of Abidjan's business district representing the top 10 Ivory Coast businesses and major companies in Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire, commonly known as Ivory Coast, has quietly grown into one of West Africa’s most dynamic economies. Its list of companies in Ivory Coast spans agriculture, telecommunications, aviation, transport, and manufacturing  attracting both local giants and international companies in Ivory Coast eager to capture a share of this booming market. Why the Ivory Coast Business Landscape Matters Ivory Coast is the world’s largest producer of cocoa and cashews, and its economy has recorded consistent GDP growth averaging around 6 to 8 percent over the past decade. Real GDP growth…

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Louis Vuitton Unveils Exclusive Trunk for FIFA World Cup Trophy Ahead of 2026 Final

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The FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed inside a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk before the 2026 World Cup Final.

French luxury brand Louis Vuitton continues its partnership with FIFA by creating a bespoke travel trunk for the iconic World Cup trophy, marking its fifth consecutive tournament. Louis Vuitton has once again been entrusted with transporting football’s most prestigious prize, unveiling a custom-designed trunk for the FIFA World Cup Trophy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at the New York–New Jersey Stadium. The French luxury fashion house has created an elegant travel case that blends craftsmanship with sporting heritage, continuing a partnership that has become synonymous with the…

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