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As Israel maintains its blockade of Gaza, Palestinians are engaged in repairing water tanks damaged by tank shells and bombs, with significant impact noted by plumber Ihab Abdel Bari, who highlights the vulnerability of these tanks on rooftops. The scarcity of water makes these tanks crucial for storage, yet the lack of available repair equipment due to the blockade raises costs, with a 500-litre tank's price skyrocketing from $20 to over $140. Rights groups assert...

For three generations, the Liebig family has built double-decker railcars in Görlitz, Germany, but the factory will soon produce components for military vehicles after defense contractor KNDS took over from Alstom, which shut down operations to cut costs. While KNDS plans to retain about 350 employees, Carsten Liebig, a retired train maker, laments the shift towards arms production amid Germany's deindustrialization, as the country experiences a surge in defense spending and a shift in skilled...

Residents of the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey displayed St George’s Cross flags in support of the England football team ahead of their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland. Although St George’s Day is typically celebrated on April 23, the Church of England has moved the observance to April 28 this year due to its proximity to Easter. Celebrated as England's national day, St George is recognized for his courage as a Christian martyr, though he...

Jakarta, Indonesia – Manoj Punjabi, a prominent film producer and CEO of MD Entertainment, is celebrated for his award-winning films, particularly his 2016 Best Box Office Film accolade, chosen by viewers. He made a strategic acquisition of an 80% stake in the struggling free-to-air channel NET.TV, recognizing the enduring popularity of free television in Indonesia despite the rise of streaming services. Punjabi, who has produced the highest-grossing Indonesian film, KKN di Desa Penari, has a...

A Fort Worth man, 23-year-old Alexander Taylor Valdez, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother, Teresita Sayson, during an attempted exorcism. Police were alerted by an anonymous 911 call reporting a disturbing photo of a woman covered in blood, leading them to Valdez, who was found with blood on his body and confessed, "I was doing witchcraft to kill my mom." Authorities discovered Sayson dead in the home with severe trauma, and Valdez is...

Newly discovered British documents indicate that Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE, doubted the U.S. commitment to protect its Arab allies amid popular uprisings, expressing these concerns to British MP Julian Amery in 1986. During a meeting, Zayed and his Chief of Staff highlighted the U.S. administration's failure to secure arms sales for friendly Arab nations as a sign of impotence, questioning America's reliability as an ally. They referenced historical instances...