The Latest Breaking News from Bilal

After surviving Syrian war, earthquake kills most of a father's family

Naser al-Wakaa kept his family safe through years of war, bombings and air raids until Monday's earthquake struck their home in Jandaris in northwest Syria, levelling the building and burying his wife and most of his family under the masonry.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2023

Pakistan Army enforces China’s zero-COVID restrictions at Belt and Road Initiative power plant

Chinese state-owned enterprises operating flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects are enforcing Beijing's harsh COVID-19 restrictions across Asian and African countries, effectively putting thousands of workers in lockdown and separating them from their families.

ABC News · Oct 14, 2022

Baby-faced thief steals staff tips jar from newly-opened Edinburgh dessert shop

Bilal and Amber, who own Sweet Paradice Desserts on Comiston Road, saw the youngster nick the jar filled with gratuities for the team.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022