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Award-winning rapper Macklemore's pro-Gaza protest anthem 'Hind’s Hall' continues to achieve popularity on streaming services, ranking highly on various music charts in the US. According toBillboard Magazine, 'Hind’s Hall' has featured highly on charts such as the Rap Digital Song Sales Charts, where it appeared at No.2. Meanwhile, on the all-genre Digital Song Sales Charts, 'Hind’s Hall' also landed in the top 10, peaking at No.7. Some music analysts say that the tune could have nearly been cemented as the No.1 bestselling rap song in the country. However, in the Billboard 200 charts, 'Hind’s...
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A viral video featuring a model of the Kaaba in Nigeria, with people performing tawaf (circumambulation) around it, has recently sparked interest and controversy just days ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. While the video was not independently verified by The New Arab, Nigerian-based outlets quickly debunked allegations that the West African country had constructed an "alternative Kaaba" for its Muslim pilgrims, giving a clear explanation of what was exactly happening in the footage. Local Nigeria media reported a model of the Kaaba was being used in Kano State for ...
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Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is set to "appear" as an antagonist is the forthcoming installation of the Call of Duty: Black Ops video game, slated to be released later this year. In a reveal trailer released on Tuesday, the game is shown to take place during the geopolitical conflict surrounding the Gulf War in the early nineties, and features the former US presidents Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush and former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, alongside Hussein, played by real-life actors. The live-action, black-and-white trailer sees the historical figures cloaked in darkness a...
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Palestinian-Dutch-American supermodel and entrepreneur Bella Hadid has caused traction for her latest show of pride for Palestine- by donning a sundress for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival inspired by the Palestinian keffiyeh. Hadid was seen promenading in the French Rivera while off duty on Wednesday, dressed in a red and white strappy dress in a proud display of her Palestinian roots. The dress itself is a 2001 archive piece by New York based brand Michael & Hushi, headed by Michael Sears and Hushidar Mortezai. Known for their politically charged work, the designers told British fashion news p...
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Mia Khalifa has urged fans and followers this week to avoid purchasing diamonds linked to Israel, citing concerns over conflict 'blood diamonds' and human rights abuses amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Mia Khalifa is a Lebanese-American former adult film actress turned activist and social media influencer. "Israel owns the most diamond mines in the world. How many mines are in Israel? ZERO. It’s just another example of genocidal colonialism exploiting resources and dehumanizing the population of an occupied land. ALWAYS ASK TO SEE PAPERWORK WHEN BUYING DIAMONDS. AVOID PURCHASING FROM CONFLIC...
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A French-language Israeli channel has been mocked on social media for reporting that a Mossad agent named "Eli Kouptar" was behind the fatal helicopter crash in Iran on Sunday, which killed President Ebrahim Raisi. The joke, made to look like a person’s name and derived from the word "helicopter", first appeared on a Telegram channel. Eli is also a common Hebrew first name. The "news" was read out by political analyst Daniel Haik on I24 Français, the French version of the Israel International 24-hour news channel. Haik, in discussion with a fellow commentator, said that a "Hamas-affiliated" gr...
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As the latest series of Bridgerton came out on Netflix on Thursday, the lead actress of the season is asking viewers to donate to Rafah as the Israeli military begins its offensive on the city. Eager fans have been waiting for almost two years for the much-anticipated third season, and Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope in the show and is the season's current lead, says that while she is excited for the season to come out, she can't help but think about what is happening in Gaza. "So excited for today and to share with all of you wonderful people who've waited so long for S3 but...
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If you’re keen on exploring one of Japan’s lesser-known getaways, look no further than Ine, a quaint fishing village in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Nestled along the Ine Bay between the mountains and the sea, Ine was once part of the ancient trade route between China and Kyoto. On a visit to Ine, you’ll find locals heading out for a day’s work upon the lapping waves, casting their lines and fishing nets. The year-round stillness of the sea makes Ine’s distinguishing characteristic possible: funaya, wooden boat houses that sit directly on the water. Enjoy Ine Like a LocalIt’s believed that funay...
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Los Angeles (AFP) - Employée chez Amazon à Los Angeles, Brandy Hunter voit tous les jours passer toutes sortes d'objets emballés, mais elle ne s'attendait pas à tomber, à l'intérieur d'un carton, sur une petite chatte affamée après un long périple. Brandy Hunter emmène Galena - elle découvrira son nom plus tard - chez le vétérinaire qui constate que, malgré la soif et la faim après une semaine de livraison à travers le pays, l'animal se porte bien. Grâce à sa puce, les propriétaires sont rapidement contactés. Ces derniers, inquiets, l'ont cherchée dans tout leur quartier de l'Utah, dans l'oues...
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Los Angeles (AFP) - A curious cat that sneaked into an open box was shipped across the United States to an Amazon warehouse after its unknowing owners sealed it inside. Carrie Clark's pet, Galena, vanished from her Utah home on April 10, sparking a furious search that involved plastering "missing" posters around the neighborhood. But a week later, a vet hundreds of miles (kilometers) away in Los Angeles got in touch to say the cat had been discovered in a box -- alongside several pairs of boots -- by a warehouse worker at an Amazon center. "I ran to tell my husband that Galena was found and we...
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