🧵1/ Khalid bin Walid, known as "The Sword of Allah," is one of the most illustrious military commanders in history. But how did he become such a pivotal figure in the Islamic world? Let's delve into his early life and conversion to Islam. #ArabHistory#IslamicHistory
Brian Cox reads If I Must Die, by beloved Palestinian poet, teacher and martyr Refaat Alareer.
Refaat was killed on December 7th by an Israeli airstrike.
This was the last poem he published.
Dear world,
Israel just bombed a Christian hospital in Gaza and murdered over 500 Palestinian civilians. White phosphorus chemical bombs confirmed by human rights watch was not enough to open your eyes. Over 1000 dead children wasn’t enough. Will you open your eyes and act now?
Meet Gelje Sherpa.
He was taking a private client up Mt. Everest when he noticed someone dying just 500 meters from the summit.
So he ran over, wrapped him in a sleeping mattress, gave him oxygen, put him on his back, and hiked him 6 hours down the mountain to safety.
LEGEND.
THREAD: THE BRAVEST PERFORMANCE IN CRICKET?
Cricket has seen some heroic performances. Kumble bowled with a broken jaw, Marshall and Salim Malik batted and bowled with fractures...
But one player perhaps outdid them all. And against the best.
November 20-25, 1986
Karachi
On 4th Jan, ASI Shambhu Dayal was stabbed multiple times with knife by an accused in Delhi's Mayapuri area. He was admitted to hospital after being stabbed on neck, chest, stomach & back. On 8th, ASI Shambhu Dayal succumbled to his injuries. Thread 👇👇
PML-N and PTI are fighting on roads whereas Bilawal Bhutto is in Switzerland attending the World Economic Forum. Zardari has outsmarted all again. Ajeeb