Ahmed Twaij

United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

Doctor turned journalist, filmmaker. Bylines in @nbcnews @Independent, @Guardian, @Vice, @ForeignPolicy and elsewhere.

Articles

Why is America afraid of 'No Other Land'?

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Ahmed Twaij

Freelance journalist and filmmaker On Sunday, the Israeli-Palestinian co-production No Other Land was awarded an Academy Award for best documentary. The Oscar - a first for Palestine - has now been added to the list of 45 awards that the film has won since its release in 2024, including best documentary in the 2024 European Film Awards, the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival, and the 2024 Gotham Awards.
Why is America afraid of ‘No Other Land’? - Ahmed Twaij

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Ahmed Twaij
17 Best Practices for Negotiating Contracts With Clients

May 14, 2024 | newsweek.com | Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

While business leaders often face high-pressure situations, negotiating contracts with clients presents unique challenges. As a leader, you are tasked with navigating these difficult conversations while considering the needs and constraints of multiple parties and building a foundation for positive future business interactions. Below, 17 members of Newsweek Expert Forum share best practices to keep in mind when sitting down at the negotiating table with clients.
What is 'Operation Blockout' And Which Celebrities Are Being Targeted?

May 14, 2024 | newsweek.com | Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

Celebrities including Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé have found themselves in the middle of a viral blocking campaign as a result of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The ContextSocial media users have launched "Operation Blockout," where users have begun blocking popular celebrities on social media sites over their perceived inaction over the Israel-Hamas war. On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack against Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostage.
'Palestine Week' at Northwestern After School Reaches Deal With Protesters

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Anna Skinner |Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

Northwestern University students will have an opportunity to learn about Palestine's culture, history and politics during a weeklong celebration on campus called Palestine Week after administrators reached an agreement with student protesters. The initial attack on Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that governs part of Gaza, left 1,200 people dead and resulted in hundreds more being taken hostage.
Why Nicholas Galitzine Feeling 'Guilt' for Playing Gay Is Part of the Problem

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij |H. Alan Scott

Nicholas Galitzine, star of Prime Video's Red, White & Royal Blue and Starz's Mary & George recently told British GQ that felt "perhaps guilt" for playing some of his queer roles. Newsweek's H. Alan Scott breaks down why he shouldn't feel guilt for playing queer roles, but rather his publicity team should be ashamed for intentionally being vague about his heterosexuality because the game of 'is he or isn't he' works better for their PR campaign at the expense of LGBTQ+ people.
Kate Gosselin's Rare Photo of Sextuplets Goes Viral, But Hannah and Collin Are Absent

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Michelle McGahan |Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsKate Gosselin made headlines for sharing a rare photo of the sextuplets she shares with ex-husband Jon Gosselin — but two of the six were noticeably absent from the new image. Kate, who rose to fame — if not notoriety — with the 2007 premiere of her family's TLC reality show, Jon & Kate Plus 8, took to instagram on Sunday, May 12, to celebrate the sextuplets' 20th birthday.
Russian Commander in Crimea Killed in Ukraine Attack: Reports

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Matthew Impelli |Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

A Russian commander was reportedly killed in Crimea following a Ukrainian missile strike in the region. On Monday, the Russian independent outlet Astra said on its Telegram channel that a Russian air defense base located near Mount Ai-Petri in Crimea was hit with "an early morning missile attack" by Ukrainian forces. "The commander of the military unit was killed," Astra reported.
Army Major Resigns Over Biden's Response to Israel

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Natalie Venegas |Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

A U.S. Army major assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency announced on Monday that he had resigned his commission in protest over the Biden administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Prehistoric Stone Circle's 'Sanctuary' May Predate Stonehenge by 700 Years

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Aristos Georgiou |Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

A prehistoric Stone circle in England may have been erected some 700 years before the origin of the iconic Stonehenge monument, an archaeologist has proposed. The Castlerigg stone circle, located in the northwestern county of Cumbria within the Lake District National Park, has long been a draw for tourists and was taken into guardianship in 1883—becoming one of the first prehistoric monuments in the country to receive state protection.