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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.Hakan Fidan held talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Saturday, with Turkish diplomatic sources confirming the high-level meeting as the fourth stop on the foreign minister's ongoing tour of Asia-Pacific nations that began at the start of June.Hakan Fidan was welcomed by his counterpart Sugiono in Jakarta on Wednesday, with the two sides set to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, boosting trade and defense ties, and addressing regional security challenges during the Turkish minister's Asia-Pacific tour.Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 2 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhanced partnership between Ankara and the Southeast Asian city-state, according to diplomatic sources.New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.

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US basketball player embraces Islam in Palestine

11:09, 19/06/2023, MondayU: Update: 11:14, 19/06/2023, Monday

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US basketball player embraces Islam in Palestine

U.S. Basketball star embraces Islam in Palestine

Young, currently a prominent figure in Qalandia's basketball league, is reported to have embraced Islam, according to sources in Palestinian media

U.S. basketball player, Ahmad Young, has embraced Islam after playing for the Qalandia basketball league in Palestine, influenced by experiences during Ramadan and the hospitality of the Palestinian people, according to Palestinian media.

His spiritual transformation is said to have deeply been influenced by his experiences during the holy month of Ramadan.

In video footage circulating on social media, Young could be seen uttering the Shahadah, or proclamation of Islamic faith, surrounded by fellow team members who then embrace the player as they later celebrate this joyous occasion.

Young's transition from the Californian collegiate courts to Club Qalandia in Palestine represents a significant stride in his career, while his admiration for the hospitable culture of Palestine marks his personal journey.

Before making his move to Palestine, Ahmad Young was a notable figure in Californian collegiate basketball. On November 2, he signed a professional agreement to join Club Qalandia, a team under the auspices of the Palestinian Basketball Federation (PBF). The team operates out of Ramallah, Palestine, which is situated approximately forty minutes to the north of the revered city of Quds.
By Khan Muhammad An Nazmus Saqib

Titles :Ahmad Young Palestine Basketball Islam Embraces Ramallah

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