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Roya News
9 hours ago
- Health
- Roya News
Ben Gvir: 'No hunger in Gaza, I support starving Hamas'
'Israeli' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir denied the existence of famine in Gaza, stating: 'Factually, there is no hunger in Gaza.' He added: 'If they were really hungry, they would have returned the hostages already,' and openly declared: 'I support starving Hamas in Gaza.' 1. עובדתית אין רעב בעזה. 2. אם הם היו רעבים כבר היו מחזירים את החטופים הביתה. 3. אני בעד להרעיב את החמאס בעזה. — איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) July 25, 2025 Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, Director General of the Health Ministry in Gaza, has warned of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged enclave. He said residents of Gaza are facing a severe famine, with many surviving only on salt and water for days. 'Some people have lost up to 25 kilograms in recent weeks,' he noted, describing the situation as widespread across the population. He cited alarming findings from a recent health survey of pregnant women and children, which revealed that over 50% now suffer from acute malnutrition, a sharp increase from just 0.5% at the start of the month. Al-Bursh called the figures 'terrifying jumps' that point to total nutritional collapse. He accused the Israeli Occupation of deliberately creating crises and committing a slow-motion genocide against civilians. Over 13% of Gaza's population, he said, are crammed into an area no larger than one square kilometer, around 40,000 people living in what he called a 'maze of death.'
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Will Army Chief Asim Munir Be Next President Of Pakistan? Decoding What His Moves Mean For India
Will Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir soon dislodge President Asif Ali Zardari? Is this the beginning of a soft coup or just another conspiracy theory? For a country that has been under military rule for half of its existence since 1947, talks of a military coup are not new. But when a Pakistani Army Chief gets to meet the US President even before the country's Prime Minister, or when a former Prime Minister says the Army Chief is out to kill him, the rumours in the corridors of power are too loud to be ignored. Welcome to Pakistan, where its newly christened Field Marshall, Army Chief Asim Munir, spent two hours having lunch with US President Donald Trump in the White House last month. Now, Munir is going on a tour to Sri Lanka and Indonesia to meet the top leadership there — sans his Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. That's not all, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is lodged in Adiala Jail and says that if anything happens to him, Munir must be held accountable. Is General Asim Munir eyeing full power in Islamabad? Will he soon dislodge President Asif Ali Zardari and become the President? Is this the beginning of a soft coup or just another conspiracy theory? PM Sharif responded: 'There is no plan, no desire to be the President on part of Munir." But Sharif also knows there are precedents. Munir became Field Marshal recently — only the second time in history after Ayub Khan. Ayub, of course, went on to the become dictator-president. So, the talk in the region now is: Is Munir the next Ayub? Sharif's denial has only added more fuel to the fire. Why Asim Munir is powerful Munir has held every key post in Pakistan: DG ISI, DG Military Intelligence, Corps Commander, and now the Army Chief. Munir accompanied Pakistan PM Sharif on a string of high-level visits to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Iran, and Azerbaijan in May and June. But since then, his diplomacy tour is only about him. A Field Marshall portraying to all who really calls the shots in Pakistan. The Pakistani Military on July 10 issued a rare public statement on Munir's US trip, usually the domain of the country's foreign ministry. The rare and exclusive luncheon at the White House with President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room and the Oval Room in June underlined why this was significant — the US also realises that Munir is the one it needs to deal with. The Pakistan PM, interestingly, is still to meet Trump. Earlier, during the height of Operation Sindoor, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Munir to stand down, not PM Sharif. India watching closely A military-dominated Pakistan under Munir is not going to be good news for New Delhi. India sees Munir as the brain behind the Pahalgam terror attack. India sees him as the one who propagates the two-nation theory, calls Kashmir Pakistan's 'jugular vein", and who underlines differences between Hindus and Muslims. Who, in short, is the face of Pakistan's state-sponsored terror, when it comes to India. So is there a coup? How long will the civilian facade last? It may not happen, but the military under Munir will dominate from behind the scenes – be it the elections, or foreign policy. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: News india Will Army Chief Asim Munir Be Next President Of Pakistan? Decoding What His Moves Mean For India Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
6 days ago
- General
- Mint
2 brothers, 1 wife: Why is polyandry practiced by Himachal Pradesh's Hatti tribe and what is it called
An atypical tradition of Hatti community is in the limelight after wedding photos of a bride, who married two grooms, went viral. This unusual wedding took place in Himachal Pradesh. While many from the community no longer follow this outdated practice, this trio embraced the age-old polyandry tradition. The woman named Sunita Chauhan tied the knot with two brothers in Himachal's Shillai village on July 12 in a regular ceremony. The three-day wedding festivities involved local folk songs, dances and hundreds of guests, PTI reported. The grooms Pradeep and Kapil Negi solemnised the marriage under the anachronistic tradition of polyandry. This polyandry tradition of Hatti community, declared as Scheduled Tribe, is recognised by Himachal Pradesh's revenue laws and is known as "Jodidara". This tradition is prevalent in Kinnaur, a tribal district of Himachal Pradesh and Jaunsar Babar, tribal area of Uttarakhand. The unconventional tribal tradition of marriage is called 'Jajda' locally. The bride is escorted to groom's village in a procession and the ritual known as "Seenj" which is performed at the residence of the groom. One of the main reasons why this tradition came into existence was to ensure that the ancestral land was not divided after marriage, PTI reported citing expert view. While tribal women's share in the ancestral property is a contentious issue, polyandry continues to be a practising tradition in some villages in a clandestine manner. According to general secretary of Kendriya Hatti Samiti, Kundan Singh Shastri, this tradition was invented thousands of years ago to save a family's agricultural land from further division. The Hatti community leader further noted that Jajda tradition promotes brotherhood and mutual understanding in a joint family setup, PTI reported. Understanding deepens when two or more brothers, including those born from different mothers, marry a single bride, Kundan Singh Shastri said. The third reason the general secretary mentioned for the prevalence of Jajda is 'security' while he emphasised that it also helps in managing scattered agriculture lands. The economic needs have translated to socio-cultural practices as the far-flung farming lands in hard hilly areas require a family for a long-time care and cultivation. "If you have bigger family, more men, you are more secure in a tribal society", PTI quoted Kundan Singh Shastri as saying. Thus, the above-mentioned reasons have kept the thousand-year-old polyandry practice still alive. However, with increasing literacy among women and economic uplift of communities, polyandry cases are on massive decline.
Politico
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Politico
Trump rails against ‘NOTHING' Epstein case after WSJ report
Trump on Thursday vehemently denied writing the suggestive letter to Epstein, which reportedly included lines of typewritten text and a doodle of a naked woman with Trump's signature below her waist. The president slammed the letter's publication Thursday as a 'fake' and vowed to sue the newspaper in an angry Truth Social post. POLITICO has not independently verified the existence of the letter. Trump continued to attack the news outlet Friday, writing in a separate Truth Social post: 'I look forward to getting Rupert Murdoch to testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper,' adding that it 'will be an interesting experience!!!' The Wall Street Journal did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the legal threat. Many MAGA figures were quick to jump to the president's defense after the WSJ report — including several voices who have been critical of his administration's handling of the case, like right-wing activist Laura Loomer and onetime Trump confidante Elon Musk. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had previously split with Trump on Tuesday, calling for the DOJ to release all information in the Epstein files in the name of 'transparency,' decried the existence of the letter in an appearance on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' on Friday morning after he said he spoke with the president. 'The president and I talked about that ridiculous allegation this morning. He said it's patently absurd. He's never drawn such a picture. He's never thought of drawing such a picture. And he said, 'Did you see the language of this bogus supposed communication?'' Johnson said, adding that the president is 'so frustrated by it.' Trump has attempted to brush off scrutiny on the Epstein case by claiming the entire situation was a 'hoax' pushed by Democrats, as outcry from within MAGA circles has mounted over his administration's handling of information around the Epstein case. Many of Trump's supporters who had long nursed theories that evidence of a broader government conspiracy lay hidden in a 'client list' among the so-called Epstein files were not convinced after an FBI-Department of Justice joint report said there was no evidence of such a list last week. But while the White House and Bondi have repeatedly said there was no new information to release on Epstein, Trump — less than an hour after the WSJ report — ordered the attorney general to begin unsealing grand jury testimony in his case, a process that is set to face significant obstacles, as courts are often averse to lifting the strict secrecy rules that apply.
Otago Daily Times
16-07-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Loopy idea for tram terminus
Workers install a new tram line in Albany St, to connect to the NZ and South Seas Exhibition at Logan Park from George St via Forth and Union Sts. — Otago Witness 7.7.1925 The tramways are to be extended right up to the main gates of the Exhibition during its existence, and this point will therefore be a terminus. Realising that a good deal of time would be wasted by the old system of swinging the trolley poles round and changing ends etc, the authorities have arranged that a balloon loop should be constructed, and the Harbour Board has agreed to grant the use of a portion of the ground on the south side of Union street so as to give the loop room. Naturally rot resistant It has been proved in the dominion that macrocarpa posts last longer in the ground than either matai or totara. It is evident that many do not realise the value of this timber for fencing. B and B booming The business of the Exhibition Accommodation Bureau is advancing at a highly satisfactory rate, and the organiser (Mr Barron) reports that there is now accommodation available in private houses for 2514 visitors. Rotate those cows A point that is often overlooked in the feeding of the dairy herd is the necessity for change. How often are the cows turned on the same paddocks day after day the year round. Some farmers do not fully realise how beneficial it would be to stock their paddocks in rotation, thus providing a new bite at intervals and whetting the appetite of the animals. There is no stronger argument in favour of small paddocks. Not only do the pastures receive better treatment, but, what is of prime importance, the cows get better feed. Clean, fresh, luscious pasture — nothing compares with this for milk production. School bus budget It was mentioned at yesterday's meeting of the Otago Education Board that the sum of £4553 had been expended last year for the conveyance of children to and from school, and of this £4040 had been provided by the Government and £513 12s 6d by the board. Getting the drift A waterfront story told yesterday may give some indication of the thoughts running through the minds of some Dunedin waterside workers. The story is to the effect that one of those steady, reliable men, finding that he was forced into idleness through no fault of his own, put in an hour or two in collecting flotsam and jetsam from the sea — to wit, driftwood. In a very short space of time he had collected enough to fill an ordinary dray, and had just finished his labours when an acquaintance drifted along. In reply to the latter's query, the industrious one said that as there was "nothing doing on the waterfront," he was laying in a stock of cheap firewood. The crux of the story lies in the last remark of the waterside worker. This was to the effect that he was hoping to have the driftwood stowed in his backyard before sunset, "providing, of course," he said, with a broad grin, "Mr —— does not drift along and claim it." This remark indicated that a certain official claimed to be the "big boss of the waterfront." To a little town from a far land The Oamaru war memorial has been completed with the exception of the bronze figure to surmount the structure, and this is on its way out from England. — ODT, 17.7.1925 Compiled by Peter Dowden
