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Pakistan's top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws

Pakistan’s top body of clerics, which advises the government on religious issues, has declared the use of virtual private networks against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them

World - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dies

The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.

Cleric and alleged Turkish coup plotter Gülen dies in exile

Preacher depicted by Erdoğan as his principal enemy was never extradited by US

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of Coup Attempts, Dies

Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies

The U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against Turkish ...

Fethullah Gulen, Exiled Cleric Accused by Turkey of Attempted Coup, Dies in U.S.

The reclusive cleric denied orchestrating the short-lived insurrection against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that brought tanks onto the streets.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Fethullah Gülen, Turkish cleric and Erdoğan foe, 1941-2024

US-based preacher helped president’s rise to power but was later accused of plotting bloody 2016 coup attempt

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Hezbollah cleric Naim Kassem picked to lead the Lebanese militant group

Hezbollah says it has chosen cleric Naim Kassem to lead the Lebanese militant group after the killing of its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut suburb in late ...

World - ABC News - October 29

Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

England spun to series defeat in Pakistan

England are spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win.

Zumba Teacher? ‘Anti-Woke’ Cleric? 38 Candidates Line Up to Head Oxford University

The role of chancellor at the University of Oxford has been around for 800 years. This year, a particularly broad range of people have applied.

World - The New York Times - October 20

Fethullah Gülen, US-based cleric accused of Turkish coup attempt, dies at 83

Preacher who built powerful Islamic movement was one-time ally of Erdoğan before they fell out spectacularly. The US-based cleric Fethullah Gülen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Fethullah Gülen, U.S.-based cleric accused of leading coup try in Turkey, has died

Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.

Erdogan says the cleric accused of orchestrating a 2016 coup attempt had a 'dishonorable death'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has responded to the death of exiled Islamic cleric Fetullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup attempt in 2016

World - ABC News - October 22

Reformist clerics imply Iran should back two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

In shift that would mean recognising existence of Israel, assembly calls for ‘formation of an independent Palestinian state’. Reformists in Iran have ignited a debate about whether Tehran should be ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Pakistan spinners show England’s fallibility and fatalism with the bat

Perhaps for the first time under Brendon McCullum, belief slightly drained away during moonshot run chase in Multan. It was a pretty good week for fans outside of cricket’s so-called Big Three. In ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign

Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the ...

World - ABC News - October 21

Pakistan Lawmakers Change Constitution to Strengthen Influence

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign

Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the ...

Health - ABC News - October 21

Unified England primed for Pakistan series decider

Ben Stokes has already suffered one defeat in Rawalpindi this week, but a bigger prize is on offer in the final Test, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Smith and late wickets boost England against Pakistan

Jamie Smith’s fabulous 89 and a trio of late wickets gave England the upper hand on a breathless first day of the third and deciding Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Shakeel puts Pakistan in charge of deciding Test

A masterful century from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and late wickets from the spinners put England in huge danger after two days of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi.

Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan

England are exhilarating when they are good but infuriating when they are not. Stephan Shemilt tackles five questions after defeat in Pakistan.

Pakistan railway bomb blast kills at least 25

About 50 others were injured in the blast, the city's commissioner says.

Dozens killed in suicide bombing at Pakistan train station

The attack happened when nearly 100 passengers were waiting for a train to travel to the garrison city of Rawalpindi from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.

World - CBS News - November 9

India will not travel to Champions Trophy, say hosts Pakistan

India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.

Australia beat Pakistan in shortened first Twenty20 international – as it happened

Glenn Maxwell hits 43 off 19 balls at the Gabba as Australia go 1-0 up in the T20I series. Hopefully the worst of the storms are passing to the north of the ground. We may be able to get a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs: second Twenty20 international – as it happened

A riotous opening partnership and Spencer Johnson’s maiden five-for gave Australia a series-clinching victory at the SCG. Haris Rauf comes into the attack. Short works him for two to bring up the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Eye Opener: Dangerous smog chokes India, Pakistan

Record-breaking levels of smog in India and Pakistan are visible from space and posing a health risk to millions. Meanwhile, in Australia, an emperor penguin found on a tourist beach miles from ...

Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan

The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province.

World - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Australia power to seven-wicket win over Pakistan: third T20 international – live

Updates from the final game of the series at Bellerive Oval Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @Jimbo_Cricket 2nd over: Pakistan 18-1 (Babar 8, Haseebullah 1) Haseebullah Khan is ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Pointers to ‘Pindi: five things to look out for in the Pakistan v England decider

With the home side basking in the glow of victory in the second Test, an intriguing matchup awaits in Rawalpindi. There’s a sense that both sides learned everything and nothing from a remarkable ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Pakistan use patio heaters and giant fans to prepare pitch for third Test

Shan Masood craving turning surface against England Toss may be vital in Rawalpindi Test series decider After flourishing on a tired, cracked pitch in the second Test, Pakistan are employing ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan

Supporters of the constitutional amendments said they would curb judicial activism. Critics said judicial independence had been damaged.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Pakistan’s government curbs judiciary’s power after alleged harassment of MPs

Coalition will now be able to hire and fire judges but faces accusations it bribed and abducted lawmakers to get its way. Pakistan’s government has passed a controversial amendment to the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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