The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) demanded that the Israeli army be held accountable for its forces' use of Palestinian prisoners as human shields in the Gaza Strip. The ministry stressed that the use of Palestinian prisoners as human shields by Israeli forces in Gaza is appalling and unacceptable. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…