International

Palestinians raise flag outside London embassy after UK recognition

LONDON — Jubilant Palestinians held a flag-raising ceremony on Monday outside what is now their country’s embassy to the United Kingdom, a day after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his long-awaited recognition of a Palestinian state. Attended by hundreds of officials, including Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney, and several Labour […]

Kashmir

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses deep concern over Gaza, Iran crisis; Appeals for peace, Urgent medical aid for Shabir Shah

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. He called for urgent global efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than military aggression. Mirwaiz said the situation […]

Middle East

Palestinian Authority, Hamas welcome ICC arrest warrants for Israeli PM, ex-defence minister

RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority and militant group Hamas both welcomed on Thursday (Nov 21) the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over the Gaza war. “The State of Palestine welcomed the decision” to issue the warrants against Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant, the […]