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Hamas: “The continuation of the criminal Zionist occupation’s brutal and systematic bombing of civilian homes and displacement tents”

Kouthar Sambo 29 July 2025

“The continuation of the criminal Zionist occupation’s brutal and systematic bombing of civilian homes and displacement tents in the Gaza Strip, committing horrific massacres against entire Palestinian families overnight—including the complete annihilation of households from the families of Abu Ataya, Seyam, Abu Nabhan, and Laham, wiping them out from the

Thailand and Cambodia Reach Ceasefire Amid Temple Dispute

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 29 July 2025

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated once again, resulting in the deaths of at least 35 people and the displacement of thousands. Ceasefire talks are now underway in Malaysia, mediated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, following intense cross-border clashes. According to Al Jazeera, the violence stems from a long-standing

63 Killed in Gaza Despite Israeli ‘Pause’ for Aid

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 28 July 2025

At least 63 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, despite the Israeli regime’s announcement of a temporary pause in military operations in parts of central and northern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid through. The continued violence has drawn widespread condemnation. Speaking to VOC News,

PSA: “Gaza is in an emergency of starvation and needs daily truckloads of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid to flow in immediately and unconditionally”

Kouthar Sambo 28 July 2025

As Gaza faces a man-made famine and widespread starvation, the Palestine Solidarity Alliance (PSA) has condemned the limited opening of corridors for food and humanitarian aid to enter the region. “Gaza is in an emergency of starvation and needs daily truckloads of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid to flow in

Netanyahu and Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas

Kouthar Sambo 26 July 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday, 25 July 2025, to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. According to Trump and Netanyahu, the resistance group did not want a deal. Furthermore, Netanyahu said Israel was now mulling “alternative” options to

Twelve-year-old Thanaa Voterson from Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, dazzled audiences and judges with her remarkable vocals and brought home gold

Kouthar Sambo 25 July 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Twelve-year-old Thanaa Voterson from Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, dazzled audiences and judges with her remarkable vocals, becoming the youngest vocalist to win a gold medal at an international competition. Competing at the Mediterranean Legends singing competition held over the weekend in Spain and France, she showcased extraordinary talent

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