An apparent Israeli drone attack near a major air base and a nuclear site in central Iran activated Iranian air defenses early Friday, just days after Tehran’s drone-and-missile assault on Israel. Tensions have been high since the Saturday strike on Israel and Israel’s own actions against Iran in Syria. Speaking at the G7 meeting in […]
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Obama-era treasury secretary Jacob Lew nominated as the next U.S ambassador to Israel
President Joe Biden nominated former Treasury secretary Jacob Lew for the role of U.S. ambassador to Israel , as the administration looks to repair relations between it and Saudi Arabia!
Iran Seizes Second Oil Tanker in a Week, US Navy Says
Iranian forces captured a foreign vessel on Wednesday, May 3rd, the second ship to be harassed and seized by the Middle Eastern country in a week, the U.S. Navy said. The Niovi, a commercial oil tanker flying the Panama flag, was passing through the Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman when it was overtaken by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN).
Blinken Headed to the Middle East as US Alarm Over Violence Grows
The State Department announced Thursday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Egypt, Israel, and the West Bank this weekend as the United States expressed concern over an uptick in violence following Israel’s deadliest operation in the West Bank in 20 years. Blinken’s trip to Israel had been planned for weeks, but his discussions in Jerusalem and Ramallah are expected to be dominated by the Israeli raid on a West Bank refugee camp earlier on Thursday, which the Palestinians claim resulted in the deaths of nine people, including a 61-year-old woman. Later in the day, the Israeli forces also fatally shot a 22-year-old Palestinian.
Formula 1 Drivers Banned from Making Political Statements
Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport’s governing body to make any non-neutral political statements from next season following an update of the International Sporting Code. The FIA added the new clause to its International Sporting Code and it can be seen highlighted on the governing body’s website.
Tukoh Taka – Did the FIFA 22 song deserve all that backlash?
The song has been getting a lot of backlashes for different reasons.
The song was heavily compared to Shakira’s previous World Cup songs, “Waka Waka” and “La La La.” With tons of Tik Toks asking for Shakira back.
While the audience admit that the song is catchy through the comments and video on Tik Tok, they are also criticizing the song for lacking… well lyrics.
the song consists of a verse of lyrics for each Myriam, Nicki, and Maluma, the rest is vocals, vibes, and repeating the phrase “Tukoh Taka.”
Habibi Funk: A Genre and Record Label
Habibi Funk Records is a reissue record label based in Berlin, Germany that specializes in Arab music. Jannis Stürtz, who also works as a DJ under the name Habibi Funk, co-founded it. The label is best known for its albums and booklets featuring Arabic funk and soul bands from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Jannis Stürtz became interested in regional music while visiting Casablanca, Morocco in 2002. Habibi Funk’s first release was al-Zman Saib (الزمان صعيب), a 1970s reinterpretation of British rock band Free’s song “All Right Now” by a Moroccan group called Fadaul et les Privileges (فضول).
National Dishes are a Reflection of the Past and Poor
The national dishes of countries are as diverse as the cultures themselves. However, one commonality between the cuisines most countries are famous for is that they are more often than not, the cuisine of regular people. National dishes and famous meals from different countries are usually something that is enjoyed by everyone; recipes born from the childhoods of that culture.
“Come From Away” Shakes the World on the 9/11 Event
If there is any serious-topic Broadway musical that made an impact in the heart of the audience, it would be the Canadian production of “Come From Away.” Songs like “Me and the Sky” and “Welcome to the Rock” drew audiences in when it was newly released in the theatres. The story follows the people of Gander who experience the news of the terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11th. Because of this event, the U.S. airspace closed down for safety and 38 international aircraft found refuge at the Gander airport.
