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Houston Texans’ linebacker faces $11,593 penalty for displaying nose tape message that says, ‘Stop the Genocide’.Palestinian rights advocates are raising charitable donations in the name of American football player Azeez Al-Shaair, who was fined by the National Football League for displaying an anti-genocide message on his nose tape.Nimrah Riaz, founder of Siraat Strategies, a sports consulting firm focused on Muslims, said people in the community wanted to turn the $11,593 penalty against the Houston Texans’ linebacker into something positive.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3‘The end of the world as we know it’: Is the rules-based order finished?list…

Centre StageFormer government insider takes aim at US’s policy on IsraelTaking centre stage is Josh Paul, former director of congressional and public affairs at the US Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. In 2023, Paul resigned in protest over the US’s role in enabling Israel’s war on Gaza. Since then, he has co-founded A New Policy, a political organisation pushing for change in US policy towards Palestine and Israel. Paul discusses his resignation, whether Washington has learned anything and if the US is doomed to repeat its mistakes.Published On 22 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSave

Nations worldwide maintain territories and autonomous administrations for strategic and military purposes, many of which are remnants of colonial empires.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump said the US needs “ownership” of Greenland to defend itself from adversaries like China and Russia, but said he “won’t use force” to acquire the self-ruling island, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.Across the world, various nations maintain overseas territories that house strategic and military installations, but also for historical, economic and environmental reasons. Many of them are remnants of colonial empires. While many former…

New body for resolving international conflicts has a $1bn price tag for permanent membership.United States President Donald Trump has formally announced the first charter of his so-called “Board of Peace“, a body for resolving international conflicts with a $1bn price tag for permanent membership.The board, which Trump launched in a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza after Israel’s two-year genocidal war on the Strip. But a draft of the charter does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Trump’s ‘Board…

According to the UN, more than 1,800 Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians – about five per day – were documented in 2025.Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has approved the issuance of gun licences to Israelis in 18 additional illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, as the right-wing government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes to expand illegal outposts that undermine prospects for a two-state solution.“The importance of the decision lies in the fact that these settlements will now be able to submit applications for a personal weapon licence,” Ben-Gvir, a far-right minister, wrote on Telegram on Wednesday,…

Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri of the Giants Forces targeted in Jaoula, Lahj; Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki labels attack a “criminal act.” RIYADH – The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has denounced a deadly attack on Wednesday targeting the convoy of a high-ranking Yemeni military commander in the southern governorate of Lahj. The ambush in the Jaoula area struck vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, commander of the Second Division of the Giants Forces—a key Yemeni military unit allied with the internationally recognized government. Preliminary reports indicate the assault resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. In a statement carried…

High Court hears claims of hacking and deception by Associated Newspapers as Duke of Sussex and six high-profile figures seek justice in nine-week case. LONDON – The High Court heard on Tuesday that Prince Harry faced a “sustained campaign of attacks” from the Daily Mail as retribution for challenging the newspaper’s intrusion into his private life. The accusation came during opening statements in a landmark privacy lawsuit brought by the Duke of Sussex and six other prominent claimants against the paper’s publisher. Prince Harry, 41, joined by Sir Elton John, actress Elizabeth Hurley, and other high-profile figures, is suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL).…

Fires consume area the size of Philadelphia amid extreme temperatures; residents describe fleeing “like lightning” as blazes merge into “uncontrollable monster.” CHILE – A state of catastrophe has been declared in central and southern Chile after devastating wildfires, supercharged by a historic heatwave, killed at least 19 people and forced mass evacuations, authorities announced Monday. The fires, which have burned over 35,000 hectares—an area comparable to Philadelphia—are being fought by hundreds of firefighters across 34 active fronts. The most severe destruction is concentrated in the Ñuble and Bio Bio regions, where entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ash. A Crisis Accelerated…

Bombing targeted convoy carrying Giants Brigades’ commander, an ally of the Saudi-backed government, authorities say.A bombing targeting a convoy of a group allied with Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has killed five people and wounded three others, Yemeni authorities have said.The attack on Wednesday targeted a convoy carrying Hamdi Shukri, a commander in the pro-government Giants Brigades, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council said in a statement carried by state-run media.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Australia observes day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach mass shootinglist 2 of 4‘Catch of the day’: Trump launches new ICE immigration crackdown in Mainelist 3 of…

UAE-based content creators defeat international DJs 8-5 in a friendly yet competitive showdown at Ibn Battuta, blending music, sport, and digital culture. DUBAI – In a vibrant crossover of music, sport, and digital culture, UAE-based content creators emerged victorious over a team of international DJs in a friendly football match organized by Red Bull UAE last Friday. The high-energy encounter, held at Precision Football in Ibn Battuta, ended 8-5 in favour of the local creators, capping an event designed to build community and celebrate Dubai’s dynamic lifestyle scene ahead of a weekend of entertainment. The DJ lineup featured Haitian star Francis Mercier,…