“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday demanded an immediate end to the ongoing ‘Israeli’ military offensive in the Gaza Strip, terming it “systematic slaughter” and “bloodshed”... He said the world must work for a durable peace for Palestine through a two-state solution.” (Dawn)

In recent weeks, Global Ikhwan Sdn Bhd (GISB) has faced intense scrutiny from authorities following long-standing concerns over its deviant practices. While reports had been lodged against GISB much earlier, the recent actions by the police mark the first significant move to curtail the group's activities.

Earlier September, Pope Francis visited Indonesia, where he delivered a speech in Istiqlal Masjid- the largest mosque in the country. Together with the grand imam, they signed the “Joint Declaration of Istiqlal 2024,” which, as its subtitle reveals, aimed at apparently “fostering religious harmony for the sake of humanity”- addressing two of the “serious crises” in today’s world: “dehumanization and climate change.”

During the recent presidential debates, former President Donald Trump made a statement that has raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally. Trump declared, “If she’s president, I believe that ‘Israel’ will not exist within two years from now,” referring to Vice President Kamala Harris. (Reuters)