On 22 September 2026, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) – a banned Baloch ethno-nationalist separatist group in Pakistan, waging an insurgency in Balochistan, allegedly from bases in Afghanistan – claimed that its
The discussion surrounding the potential adoption of nuclear energy by Sri Lanka has gained traction in recent months. The current National People’s Power (NPP) government in Sri Lanka has expressed support for
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, has long been a gathering of the world’s political, business, and cultural elite, where grand speeches and ambitious goals often clash with the realities
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The Gray Zone has reported that Julia Sebutinde, a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and now its president, has stood alone in rejecting South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
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Pope Francis has made several key appointments that suggest a shift in the Catholic Church’s power dynamics, particularly concerning women’s roles. These appointments, including the appointment of Raffaella Petrini as the first
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A harrowing investigation by Times UK has revealed the chilling depths of modern slavery in Britain, uncovering a criminal enterprise that exploited vulnerable individuals for nearly a decade. Between 2012 and 2019,
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Introduction The notion of South Korea entering the nuclear weapons club is not merely a thought experiment but a prospect loaded with seismic consequences for global security. The ramifications are manifold, from
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In recent years, social media has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a space of lively connection and culture to a battleground of toxicity and outrage. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram,
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An investigation has revealed Microsoft’s extensive collaboration with the Israeli military, underscoring its integral role in powering Israel’s technological warfare infrastructure, particularly during the 2023 conflict in Gaza. This exposé, based on
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by Our Correspondents in Washington DC and in Colombo In a surprising turn of events, a leaked internal email from the Trump Administration has revealed tensions within the U.S. government over foreign
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has overturned a controversial Biden-era rule, paving the way for Wall Street banks to expand their cryptocurrency offerings. The Financial Times reported on Friday that
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Tomas, a migrant attempting to cross into Poland from Belarus, describes his perilous journey through the so-called “Death Zone” as “hell, where they shoot from both sides.” This harrowing account sheds light
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India’s ambition to become a global economic superpower by 2047 may be at risk, as the country grapples with slowing GDP growth and an increasingly ageing population. Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
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Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. ~ Confucious International Day of Education falls on 24 January each year. Under the theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency
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Danilo Lapegna’s Ultrahappiness: A Complete Scientific Guide for Spiritual Survival in the Modern World is a fascinating synthesis of psychological insight, philosophical reflection, and practical methodology. The author crafts a roadmap to
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Tom Rosshirt’s Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience unfolds as an eloquent exploration of human vulnerability, resilience, and the profound interplay between self-perception and mental
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