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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Halts OperationsThe Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announced a temporary pause in operations due to threats from Hamas against its staff, stating that these threats endangered innocent lives and hindered aid distribution. GHF accused Hamas of seeking to control and exploit aid for its agenda, but affirmed its commitment to safe and independent aid delivery, planning to adapt operations to resume distributions. Additionally, GHF had halted aid distribution on Friday due to overcrowding,...

Kyrgyzstan has removed a 23-meter statue of Vladimir Lenin, believed to be the tallest in Central Asia, which had stood in Osh for 50 years since the Soviet era. The decision to relocate the statue is part of efforts to reshape national identity, though officials cited aesthetic improvements rather than political motivations, especially in light of recent tensions with Russia following the unveiling of a Stalin statue in Moscow. The statue will be replaced by...

Simone Biles Critiques Riley Gaines' Stance on Transgender Athletes Simone Biles publicly condemned former swimmer Riley Gaines for her comments advocating against transgender athletes in women's sports, which Biles characterized as bullying stemming from Gaines' fifth-place finish behind trans athlete Lia Thomas in 2022. Gaines, who has become an activist against trans inclusion in sports, responded by calling Biles a "male-apologist" and suggested she should compete in men's gymnastics instead. Their exchange highlights ongoing tensions...

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has suspended its aid distribution due to threats from Hamas, which it claims jeopardize innocent lives, but remains committed to resuming operations. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have recovered the body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, previously held by the Mujahedeen Brigades, as airstrikes in Gaza resulted in 45 deaths amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation, with hospitals facing imminent fuel shortages. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 54,000 Palestinian lives since the...

Chirag Paswan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed concern over "misgivings" within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regarding his alleged ambition for the Bihar chief minister position. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would solely be to strengthen his party's performance, not to pursue the chief minister's role. Paswan predicted a successful outcome for the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership and hinted at contesting from...

Metropol newspaper’s double-page spread sparks outrage in Hungary The Hungarian government-funded newspaper Metropol has faced significant backlash for a double-page spread inviting readers to submit photos of women in short skirts, stating ‘the shorter, the better.’ Critics, particularly on TikTok, have labeled the campaign as invasive and sexist, claiming it encourages street harassment. Activist Sophie Klein highlighted the disturbing implications, noting that the initiative fuels a culture of misogyny in Hungary, where women's rights have...