Help Us Rebuild Our Home, - Together ❤️ Before This Winter

 

Help Us Rebuild Our Home, - Together ❤️

We never imagined we would be in this situation, but life sometimes holds us back from the simplest of dreams.

For the last four years, my fiancé and I have been in a loving relationship, wishing to finally start our life together.

Life hasn’t been easy . My fiancé and I worked hard for years, struggling to build our future. We saved with the hope of creating a home, getting married, and setting up our small business. For a while, things seemed to be going well — until suddenly, our business collapsed. Everything we had was spent there, and with that loss, our dream of having our own house also slipped away.

Today, we find ourselves apart because we don’t have a place we can call “ours.” It’s painful, but we believe life gives second chances — and now we want to rebuild, together.

The most important step for us right now is to build a home where we can finally live together, support each other, and start again. With winter approaching, this need feels even more urgent. Having a safe home means everything — not just shelter from the cold nights, but also the foundation from where we can work hard and slowly rebuild the rest of our life and business.

We know we cannot do this alone, which is why we’re reaching out with humility and hope. Your support — whether through a donation, sharing our campaign, or simply keeping us in your prayers — can bring us closer to this dream.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for listening to our story, for caring, and for giving us the courage to believe in a new beginning.

If you can’t donate, even a share would mean the world — it could bring us hope.

➡️ https://gofund.me/30a4c593

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Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo Condemns Racist Abuse at Anfield, Praises Football’s Unity

 

LIVERPOOL — Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo said the racist abuse he suffered from a supporter at Anfield during Friday’s Premier League season opener against Liverpool is something that “will stay with me forever.”

The 25-year-old Ghana international, however, also praised the way players, fans, and officials responded, saying football “showed its best side when it mattered most.”

The incident occurred in the first half of Liverpool’s 4-2 victory, when play was briefly halted. A 47-year-old man was ejected from the stadium, and police have launched an investigation.

Despite the abuse, Semenyo responded on the pitch by scoring two goals, helping Bournemouth recover from 2-0 down before Liverpool sealed the win with two late strikes.

“Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever — not because of one person’s words, but because of how the entire football family stood together,” Semenyo wrote on social media.
He thanked his Bournemouth teammates, Liverpool players and fans, and Premier League officials for their support, adding:

“Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch. This is why I play — for moments like these, for my team-mates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be.”

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk strongly condemned the incident, calling it “a disgrace.” He said the focus must be on education to eradicate racism from football.

“These things should never happen in the world, not only in football,” Van Dijk said. “We are here for Antoine, and as a club we will deal with it in the best way possible.”

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Dubai Artist Fatspatrol Showcases Bold New Work at Ishara Art Foundation

 

DUBAI — Dubai-born artist Fathima Mohiuddin, widely known by her street art alias Fatspatrol, is among six artists featured in “No Trespassing”, a summer exhibition at the Ishara Art Foundation running until Aug. 30, 2025.

The show explores boundaries — physical, cultural, and institutional — by reimagining the raw aesthetics of street art within the refined setting of a gallery space.

“I’m not typically a gallery exhibiting artist,” Mohiuddin told  “I’ve spent much of my career in street art because the urban art space has always felt like a more natural place for me.”

Her featured work, “The World Out There,” reflects on the tension between personal identity and external expectations. “Boundaries and restrictions have been a big part of not just my work but my life,” she explained. “My work is about mark-making … to say, ‘I was here, I was unique in a world that doesn’t want me to be, and I mattered.’”

Initially intending to showcase small-scale works on reclaimed road signs and license plates, Mohiuddin found they appeared diminished in the large white cube gallery. With encouragement from curator Priyanka Mehra, she shifted toward a more experimental approach.

“I told Priyanka I wanted to bring in some texture and I’m going to paint with brooms,” she said. The result is a layered, large-scale installation that channels the grit and vibrancy of the streets.

“Working without restriction was amazing. And brooms — I used brooms in my mark-making for the first time,” Mohiuddin added.

By embracing improvisation, she hopes to spark “a raw humanness” in viewers. “Perhaps let’s say I hope it provokes a human response,” she noted.

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Mother of Missing US Journalist Austin Tice Says Declassified Files Hold Clues

 

WASHINGTON — The mother of missing American journalist and former US Marine Austin Tice has revealed new details from recently declassified US intelligence documents, saying the files contain information that could help locate her son, who vanished in Syria 13 years ago.

At a press conference marking the anniversary of his abduction, Debra Tice said the documents suggest US agencies had near-daily updates on her son’s health and captivity in the years after he disappeared outside Damascus in August 2012.

The files, released earlier this year by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard after years of family lobbying, describe medical care provided to Tice during detention. “When he had something wrong about his teeth, they took him to a dentist. When he had some stomach issues, they took him to the doctor,” she told The Washington Post.

Tice, a freelance reporter for The Washington Post and other outlets, was kidnapped while covering the Syrian conflict. A video released shortly afterward showed him blindfolded and surrounded by armed men. US officials have long suspected the Syrian government’s involvement, though Damascus has consistently denied it.

Debra Tice alleged that Syrian officials even reached out to then–Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2012 with an offer to release her son — a claim denied by former US officials, who said the Assad regime never admitted holding Tice.

Despite the CIA’s “low confidence” assessment last year that Tice may be dead following the Assad regime’s collapse, his family rejects that conclusion. “We know Austin is alive. We need to find him,” Debra Tice said, stressing that the newly released intelligence strengthens her resolve.

Tice’s abduction is among the longest unresolved cases involving an American journalist in the Middle East. Rights groups have repeatedly urged Washington to prioritize the search and secure accountability for those responsible.

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Oil Prices Edge Higher on Trump Warning Over Russia and Strong Japan Data

 

NEW YORK — Oil prices climbed to fresh one-week highs on Friday after US President Donald Trump warned of “consequences” if Russia obstructed a Ukraine peace deal, stoking fears of supply disruptions.

Market sentiment also received a boost from stronger-than-expected Japanese economic growth, signaling robust demand prospects from one of the world’s largest crude importers.

Market Moves

• Brent crude futures rose 16 cents (0.2%) to $67.00 a barrel by 03:17 a.m. Saudi time.

• US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 14 cents (0.2%) to $64.10 a barrel.

Geopolitical Pressure

Traders are closely watching Friday’s Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska, where the Ukraine war ceasefire tops the agenda. Prolonged conflict has supported oil prices by curbing Russian supplies, though Trump said he believes Moscow may be ready to end the fighting.

Japan’s Economic Boost

Fresh government data showed Japan’s GDP grew at an annualized 1.0% in Q2, far above market forecasts of 0.4%. On a quarterly basis, GDP expanded 0.3%, compared with expectations of 0.1%. Stronger economic activity typically drives higher oil consumption.

Fed Concerns Limit Gains

Still, oil’s rally was capped by worries that the US Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer after recent hot inflation data and weak job figures. Higher rates generally weigh on fuel demand.

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Zelensky Heads to Washington Under US Pressure for Rapid Peace Deal with Russia

 

LONDON/KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is flying to Washington on Monday amid mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to agree to a rapid peace settlement with Russia, even as Kyiv insists on defending its territorial integrity and long-term security.

The visit comes days after Trump’s controversial summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which failed to produce the ceasefire Washington had sought but intensified calls for a full-fledged peace deal.

Trump’s Push for a Quick Settlement

Speaking on Saturday, Trump said Ukraine should accept a peace deal because “Russia is a very big power, and they’re not,” placing responsibility on Zelensky to move negotiations forward.

The blunt demand echoes Trump’s earlier Oval Office meeting with Zelensky in February, which ended in tense exchanges. At the time, Trump accused Ukraine of being “intransigent” and warned its stance risked triggering “World War Three.”

European allies, meanwhile, argue that a ceasefire should precede any broader settlement, a position Kyiv also supports.

Putin’s Proposal: Withdrawal from Donetsk and Luhansk

According to sources familiar with the talks, Putin offered to freeze the front lines if Ukraine withdrew its forces from the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions — a condition Zelensky firmly rejected.

Kyiv maintains that ceding these territories, part of internationally recognized Ukrainian land, would embolden Moscow and undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty.

“Putin’s idea of a peace agreement is dangerous — it could mean Ukraine not joining NATO, accepting Russian demands for ‘denazification,’ and conceding to his cultural and political conditions,” said Oleksandr Merezhko, head of Ukraine’s parliamentary foreign affairs committee.

Security Guarantees at the Heart of Talks

While Trump pushes for a settlement, European leaders and NATO allies are focusing on security guarantees that would protect Ukraine from future aggression. Two sources confirmed discussions about NATO-style defense commitments, where an attack on Ukraine would trigger allied response.

For Zelensky, any agreement must include robust guarantees — without them, Ukraine fears a repeat of Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Next Steps: Trilateral Talks?

Zelensky has long called for a trilateral summit with the US and Russia to discuss ending the war. Trump recently floated the idea, but Moscow said it was not raised during the Alaska talks.

“Ukraine emphasizes that key issues can be discussed at the level of leaders, and a trilateral format is suitable for this,” Zelensky said on social media.

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EU-Jordan Partnership Strengthens with €3 Billion Financial Support Package

 

AMMAN — The European Union (EU) continues to stand as one of Jordan’s key economic partners, providing financial aid, grants, and investments that play a vital role in strengthening the Kingdom’s economy, according to Jordanian European Business Association (JEBA) President Ali Murad.

Murad hailed the Jordan-EU partnership as a “living model of constructive cooperation,” helping Jordan navigate economic challenges amid regional and global uncertainties, the Jordan News Agency reported.

€3 Billion EU Support Package (2025–2027)

The strategic relationship saw a major boost in January when Jordan and the EU signed a €3 billion financial package covering 2025–2027. The agreement, witnessed by King Abdullah II, includes:

• €640 million in grants

• €1.4 billion in investments

• €1 billion in macroeconomic support

On Wednesday, Jordan’s Cabinet approved a financing agreement and MoU for €500 million in EU assistance, marking the start of the program’s implementation.

“Through this financial package, the EU demonstrates its commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership with Jordan and its appreciation for the Kingdom’s pivotal role in the region,” Murad said.

Boost to Trade and Economy

Murad emphasized that the deal is a “significant step” toward advancing Jordan-EU ties, with positive effects expected on the national economy and treasury.

According to official figures, trade between Jordan and the EU reached JD1.129 billion ($1.6 billion) in the first four months of 2025 — an increase from JD1.025 billion during the same period in 2024.

National exports to EU markets also recorded a 14.4 percent jump, climbing to JD143 million from JD125 million last year.

A Strategic Partnership

Murad credited King Abdullah II’s leadership for driving stronger cooperation, particularly in the economic and investment sectors.

The EU’s long-standing partnership with Jordan highlights the Kingdom’s role as a regional stabilizer and reflects the bloc’s commitment to ensuring economic resilience and sustainable growth in Jordan.

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