||

Connecting Communities, One Page at a Time.

world

Preacher Zakir Naik criticizes Pakistan airline over baggage fees

Naik, Islamic preacher and an Indian fugitive currently residing in Malaysia, arrived in Pakistan last week on a visit that will last over a month. He is well-known for making outrageous statements.

israel

At least 9 children among 19 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

According to Israeli Defense Force, strikes also continued in southern Lebanon, where the third division — the 91st Galilee Division — joined the nascent incursion on Oct 6.

Blast near Karachi airport kills two Chinese nationals, Embassy urges Pakistan to enhance security

The Chinese Embassy said in a statement that the incident happened on Oct 6 night when a convoy carrying Chinese employees of the Port Qasim Electric Power Company was ambushed close to Karachi's Jinnah International Airport.

Israel attacks Lebanon

Israel launches 'very violent' attack on Lebanon, strikes mosque in Gaza killing nearly two dozen people

In one of the most violent attacks so far, explosions were heard in southern Beirut and nearby areas for over two hours. The IDF warned residents to evacuate areas in Dahiyeh, a predominantly Shiite suburb of Beirut.

Iran

Will strike again: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei warns Israel 'will not last long'

While displaying a Russian-made Dragunov rifle before thousands of worshippers gathered to commemorate the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at historic Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Khamenei defended Iran’s missile attack on Israel calling it ‘legal and legitimate’.

US

Israel should target Iran’s nuclear facilities first: Donald Trump

Trump’s comments followed US President Joe Biden’s recent remarks emphasizing proportional retaliation by Israel after Iran launched at least 200 missiles on Oct 1, marking the second direct attack in six months.

Oil prices surge ahead of US presidential election as Biden hints at potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities

An increase in oil prices might be extremely detrimental to Biden's Vice President Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, as she faces off against Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump on Nov 5, in a contest heavily influenced by the 'cost of living' in the country.