IRSHAD SALIM — It’s Eid holidays here –not too far from the Himalayan Valley where the Kashmiri Muslims won’t be able to probably undertake the animal sacrifice ritual following Hajj every year. The Indian occupied part of the pristine region is under lockdown for a year now. August 5 is the first “anniversary” of theContinue reading “Kashmir: ‘The Number You’ve Dialed Is…’”
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Perfect Timing? China Helps Pakistan Build Hydropower Megaprojects
Pakistan has embarked on constructing series of dams –a move akin to “Lego city” style building block thought process. Its only real ally China is helping and the timing seems to be perfect, says an analyst. Behind this is a small bedroom idea –time and space wise, and upscaled by the all-weather friends who callContinue reading “Perfect Timing? China Helps Pakistan Build Hydropower Megaprojects”
Faux Move: Iran Positions Mock Aircraft Carrier Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz considered a choke point in the crude shipment community. The satellite images released Monday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., “likely signals the Islamic Republic soon plans to use it for live-fire drills,” says a report by AP. IranianContinue reading “Faux Move: Iran Positions Mock Aircraft Carrier Near Strait of Hormuz”
U.N. Report Warns of TTP Targeting Pakistan From Afghanistan
Report notes growing presence of ISIL-K in Afghanistan and warns of its ‘global agenda’ An estimated 6,000-6,500 members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its splinter group Jamaatul Ahrar are reportedly based in Afghanistan and pose a threat to both countries, a new U.N. report has warned. The 26th report of the Analytical Support andContinue reading “U.N. Report Warns of TTP Targeting Pakistan From Afghanistan”
Pakistan Records Lowest Daily Death Toll From COVID-19
Pakistan recorded 24 deaths from the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the lowest single-day toll from virus in the last three months, the Health Ministry said on Monday. With new fatalities, the total number of deaths from COVID-19 reached 5,787, according to the data. Another 1,487 fresh infections were reported across the countryContinue reading “Pakistan Records Lowest Daily Death Toll From COVID-19”
Era of Unhinged Geopolitical Rivalry: Tweets, Pics, Videos
RTs Not an Endorsement. Updated Regularly. Follow twitter.com/despardes Pentagon UFO hunting department NOT disbanded…Found ‘vehicles not made on earth’…Will Disclose Some Findings… NEWS OF INTEREST:USA ranked among worst countries to raise family?Twitter Zips 7,000 Accounts of ‘Conspiracy Theorists’1Mln Turks in Germany In Dual Nationality Crosshair
1Mn Turks in Germany In Dual Nationality Crosshair
Some one million Turks are at risk of losing their German citizenship because authorities believe they hold dual nationality which was obtained after they were naturalized, duvaR reported. Germany’s Interior Minister of State of North Rhine Westphalia sent a circular asking municipalities for identifying those who became German citizens after 2000 and to check if they hadContinue reading “1Mn Turks in Germany In Dual Nationality Crosshair”
Space Race: Mars 2020 Rover Will Seek Signs of Ancient Life
The race is on between US, China and Russia to become a space superpower by 2030; Beijing is expected to launch its first-ever Martian probe any day from now When Perseverance touches down on Mars early next year, the rover and its many instruments will start to probe for evidence of what the Red PlanetContinue reading “Space Race: Mars 2020 Rover Will Seek Signs of Ancient Life”
Twitter Zips 7,000 Accounts of ‘Conspiracy Theorists’
Twitter has removed more than 7,000 accounts linked to the “QAnon” movement over abuse and harassment concerns, saying on Tuesday it will limit the spread of conspiracy theories by its supporters. The microblogging website albeit platform/publisher has also put restrictions on 150,000 more related to the sprawling conspiracy theory slash alternate reality game slash religionContinue reading “Twitter Zips 7,000 Accounts of ‘Conspiracy Theorists’”