August 17, 2026
  • August 17, 2026

‘Doesn’t feel like home’: UK’s far-right riots remind Muslims of ‘Paki-bashing’

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The United Kingdom experienced violent unrest fueled by far-right activism after false rumors circulated about a Muslim asylum seeker being involved in a tragic knife attack in Southport. The misinformation led to anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant protests, prompting anti-racism demonstrations and significant police intervention to maintain order and protect communities. Despite the heightened security measures,...

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Pak Olympic contingent of 7 athletes to return with gold

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It’s a rarity when a seven-athlete contingent returns with a gold medal for its country. For Pakistan, it’s the first time that an athlete has won a gold medal in an individual event and the first ever medal in track and field. It’s also Pakistan’s first Olympic medal since 1992 and the first gold...

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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita engagement: Here’s what we know about significance of August 8

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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala announced their engagement on August 8th, a date chosen for its spiritual significance tied to the Lion’s Gate Portal. This cosmic event, noted for enabling new beginnings and personal growth, underscored their shared values. Their ceremony received widespread love and attention from fans, marking a meaningful start to their...

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Bangladesh violence: ‘Safe but don’t know for how long. We keep crying in fear’

by on August 9, 2024 0

Reports of targeted attacks on religious and ethnic minorities have led to fear among Hindus in Bangladesh. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and student leaders called for peace. Cultural activists demanded justice and security, while Transparency International Bangladesh condemned the violence. European Union officials in Dhaka also expressed concern about the attacks on minorities’ properties...

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Russia declares emergency in Kursk region as Ukraine launches mega attack

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Russia declared a federal-level emergency in the Kursk region after a substantial incursion from Ukraine, mobilizing reinforcements to counter the attack. This incident followed Ukrainian troops crossing the border, representing Kyiv’s largest attack on Russian soil since the war’s onset. Concurrently, a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian shopping mall resulted in multiple casualties.

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