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Israeli forces fired tear gas into a mosque in Madama, West Bank, during evening prayers, causing worshippers to choke, just hours after settlers attempted to torch another mosque. The Palestinian Ministry of Religious Affairs condemned the attacks, noting at least 13 mosques have been targeted this year.
Turkey's coast guard has launched a search and rescue operation after two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul, leaving one ship and its 10 crew members unaccounted for. The collision occurred early Wednesday in the Sea of Marmara, south of Silivri.
Talka Sada, 50, borrowed $13 and walked with his brother through Nepal's flood-hit north, searching for his missing son Vinod. He says officials have denied them access to morgues and army camps, raising suspicions of ethnic bias. With over 1,000 dead and thousands missing, authorities say they're doing their best.
James 'Fergie' Chambers, a wealthy American donor to Gaza humanitarian projects, is detained in Spain awaiting a US extradition decision on alleged Hamas financing. His wife and lawyer call it politically motivated 'persecution' and warn of a dangerous precedent.
Khadijeh Bandari, a 28-year-old fisherwoman from Iran’s Hengam Island, tells Al Jazeera how US and Israeli airstrikes upended her family’s fishing and tourism livelihood. She describes the fear, displacement, and destruction that have forced islanders to flee, while some still risk their lives to fish. She calls for replacing lost boats, repairing homes, and restoring security so residents can return to a normal life.
More than 180 prominent Jewish figures, mainly in entertainment, have publicly supported actor Mark Ruffalo after he faced accusations of antisemitism for opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linked to Oracle and the Israeli military. The letter dismissed the accusations as a 'false and dangerous weaponization' of antisemitism. Experts say the incident highlights a broader pattern of silencing criticism of Israel.
A new study reveals that nearly half of the world's farmers suffer acute pesticide poisoning each year, impacting an estimated 402-433 million people. The research highlights India as the epicenter, accounting for nearly 60% of the approximately 11,000 annual deaths, and urges immediate global action to phase out highly hazardous pesticides.
Palestinian singer-songwriter Saint Levant has postponed his first North American tour due to major US visa complications. The 41-date tour, supporting his album AFANDI, will be rescheduled to spring 2027. The move reflects growing challenges for international artists amid tightened US immigration policies.
Syria's new government under Ahmed al-Sharaa is pursuing restraint against Israeli attacks to focus on reconstruction and institution-building. While this strategy has gained international support and eased sanctions, it risks enabling continued Israeli strikes and undermining public confidence if state-building does not translate into stronger sovereignty.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in a national security case involving collusion with foreign forces, potentially facing life imprisonment. This is his second conviction under the security law.
