Alhurra, a US-funded Arabic news network, will cease broadcasting and lay off staff due to the Trump administration's funding cuts to government-backed media. Launched in 2004 to counter anti-American sentiment, Alhurra struggled against established networks. The move, part of broader budget reductions, has drawn criticism for potentially leaving space for extremist narratives in the Middle East.
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A clandestine tunnel discovered on the US-Mexico border allowing entry from Ciudad Juarez into the Texan city of El Paso will be sealed by Mexican authorities, an army official said Saturday, adding that its construction was under investigation. According to the Mexican newspaper Reforma, the fire was started by some of the migrants who were camping there to resist attempts by immigration authorities to detain them and transfer them to Mexico City for later deportation.
An alarming video from Gaza shows young children handling oversized rifles in the absence of Hamas police. Despite Hamas's efforts to maintain order, children handling weapons instead of toys has become a common sight after 15 months of conflict. Recovery is challenging with extensive infrastructure damage, and Israeli authorities allege Hamas is arming and training youth.
President Trump addressed troops in South Korea and inquired about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a video conference. Referring to Kim as a 'tough cookie' with 'bad intentions,' Trump highlighted his previous diplomatic interactions with Kim. Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President, marking America's 'Liberation Day.'
A New Jersey man, Yisroel Liebb, alleges that a United Airlines pilot forcibly removed him from the airplane bathroom mid-flight, mocking his Jewish identity and having him arrested. Liebb and his seatmate were detained and missed their connecting flight. Both suffered physical injuries and incurred overnight expenses. The lawsuit seeks damages and accuses the pilot of discriminatory actions.
Cuba began releasing some prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, as part of talks with the Vatican. The move comes a day after President Joe Biden's administration announced its intention to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Cuban foreign ministry plans to gradually release 553 convicts in alignment with the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee declaration.
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A metropolitan court in Bangladesh denied bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who faces sedition charges, fearing his release could incite anarchy. This marks the second time his bail plea has been rejected. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikya Parishad calls for his immediate release, deeming the charges false.
On Thursday, two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in Ramallah, West Bank, where they were warmly welcomed by hundreds of Palestinians. This release was part of the agreement between Israel and Hamas for a truce in Gaza. Among the released prisoners was former militant leader Zakaria Zubeidi, who received a hero's welcome. The crowd, chanting slogans and waving flags, cheered as the buses made their way to the sports complex, where the prisoners underwent a brief... Expand