Kashmiri Journalist: Syed Ali Geelani Seen As Freedom Torchbearer
Kashmiri journalist Shahana Bashir says the late pro-freedom leader, Syed Ali Geelani, was the symbol of self-determination for the people of the disputed region. Faraan: Speaking In an interview with FNA, Shahana Bashir said, “ Syed Ali Geelani’s stance and staunch approach towards India’s policies gave strength to the people of Kashmir and the way…
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Kashmir Tensions High After Deaths of Men ‘Used as Human Shields’
Tensions in the Indian state of Kashmir remain on a knife edge after a shootout by the Indian authorities this week left four people dead, with families alleging the gunfight was staged and that police used innocent civilians as a “human shield”. Faraan; Police initially described the incident, which took place on Monday when officers…
UAE-Israel Ties under the Spotlight amid Emirati Outreach to Iran
The United Arab Emirates is again reaching out to Iran to defuse tensions, but this time it’s doing so under different circumstances in the region, where ever-changing dynamics necessitate new approaches. Faraan: Two days after a senior Emirati official vowed to de-escalate tensions with Tehran, world media reported that a high-level Emirati delegation will visit…
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian man in Old City of al-Quds
Israeli military forces have shot and killed a Palestinian man in the Old City of al-Quds amid tensions over settlement expansion plans and forced expulsion of Palestinian families from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East al-Quds. Faraan: Official Palestinian news agency WAFA said Israeli troops on Sunday fatally shot the 42-year-old man…
Hamas chief slams UK designation, says group derives legitimacy from Palestinians, freedom-seekers
Britain’s decision to outlaw Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has continued to draw condemnations, with the head of Hamas saying the resistance movement derives its legitimacy from the Palestinian nation and the free people of the world. Faraan: “These decisions, which are of a political, electoral, and biased nature in favor of Israel, will not find…
Growing religious hatred in India and our responsibility
Sometimes it is possible for a person who is obsessed with religion to target people of other religions, but there are laws that allow him to be punished for his crime sooner or later.
Yemeni drones pound Saudi military sites after massive bombings
Yemeni army forces and allied fighters from Popular Committees have carried out a series of aerial attacks on military targets in southwest Saudi Arabia after the kingdom’s massive bombardments of several provinces. Faraan: Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen television, citing local media outlets, said Yemeni drones struck military sites in Najran, Jizan and ‘Asir regions on Saturday morning….
Middle East Quartet ‘deeply concerned’ over Zionist settlements, West Bank violence
The Middle East Quartet has said it is deeply concerned over Israel’s growing settlements in Palestinian territories and ongoing violence in the occupied West Bank, Anadolu News Agency reports. Faraan: Envoys of the group, which comprises the UN, US, EU and Russia, issued a joint statement on Thursday after a meeting in Norway’s capital, Oslo,…
Private Security Companies and Increasing the Hegemony of the Zionist Power
The important point is that in their consultations, these companies direct the desired employer to the governments of the United States, Britain, France and the Zionist regime with their proposed solutions; And this means increasing the hegemony of the power of Zionism
OIC: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for ‘Extrajudicial Killings’
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday demanded accountability for extrajudicial executions and crimes committed against Palestinians by Israel. Faraan: The OIC said in a statement that Israeli police shot and killed a 16-year-old Palestinian named Omar Abu Asab on November 17 in occupied East Jerusalem after accusing him of a stabbing attempt, Anadolu…