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Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman anticipates a "domino effect" of more high-profile players joining the Saudi-backed circuit following Jon Rahm's significant move to the upstart tour. Rahm, the current Masters champion, recently signed with LIV in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, marking a major departure from the PGA Tour.

We call ourselves Muslims but don’t want to understand Islam: Hina Bayat

In a segment of the Adnan Faisal Podcast featuring Hina Bayat, the actress delved into the concept of claiming religious identity without a thorough understanding of the guidelines and directives outlined by one's faith. Expressing her thoughts, she remarked, "We want to call ourselves Muslims but we don't want to understand Islam." Hina emphasized the tendency to enforce fatwas without a deeper comprehension, adding, "Because we've heard this happens."

RIP Andre Braugher: The vital revolution of Captain Holt

In a poignant episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the late Andre Braugher, portraying Captain Raymond Holt, delivered words of profound encouragement to Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz): "Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place. So, thank you." This heartfelt moment, masterfully portrayed, resonated not only with Rosa but also with a world desperately in need of such affirmations.

White House’s Sullivan discusses Gaza war with Saudi crown prince

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan held discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, focusing on efforts to establish a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, as stated by the White House. The meeting also delved into addressing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, with a specific emphasis on augmenting the delivery of essential aid to the Palestinian enclave. Additionally, a spectrum of bilateral issues was on the agenda, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the talks.

US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence -sources

The Biden administration has opted to defer the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-manufactured rifles destined for Israel, citing apprehensions regarding attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. This decision, disclosed by sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday, reveals a diplomatic pivot rooted in concerns about the potential misuse of the weapons in ongoing conflicts in the region.

Gaza faces ‘perfect storm’ of deadly diseases

In Gaza, where the residents have endured the harrowing consequences of Israel's military actions, a new and insidious threat has quietly emerged in the form of rampant disease. The profound scarcity of essential resources—such as food, clean water, and shelter—has left a staggering number of traumatized individuals in an alarmingly vulnerable state. The healthcare system, already fragile, now teeters on the brink of collapse, prompting predictions from health experts about the imminent onset of epidemics within the enclave.

Israel continues to pound Gaza as rift with US grows

Israel continued its intensive airstrikes on Gaza on Thursday, while a prominent White House advisor was scheduled to visit Jerusalem, deepening a rift over U.S. calls for restraint from its ally. The conflict, now entering its third month, originated from the October 7 attacks by the Palestinian group Hamas on Israel, leaving the besieged Gaza Strip in ruins and resulting in the tragic deaths of over 18,600 people, primarily women and children.