Boulder, Colorado – At least six people were wounded in a suspected targeted attack during a peaceful rally in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, prompting strong condemnation from local officials and community leaders. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at an open-air mall on Pearl Street in the town of Boulder, Colorado. Demonstrators affiliated with the volunteer group Run For Their Lives had gathered for their routine weekend march to raise awareness about the Israeli captives still held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attacks. Boulder police confirmed that a male suspect, later identified as Soliman, was…
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The Shangri-La Dialogue security meeting in Singapore has historically been characterized by U.S.-China rivalry, but Beijing’s relatively subdued presence at the weekend exposed a new faultline: emerging tensions between the U.S. and Europe concerning Asia. Even as he cautioned in a Saturday speech that China posed an “imminent” threat, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made it clear he expected Europeans to prioritize European security as they increased their military budgets. “We would much prefer that the overwhelming balance of European investment be on that continent…so that as we partner there, which we will continue to do, we’re able to use…
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his decision to withdraw the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk, to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Last December, prior to his return to office, Trump had expressed his desire for the online payments entrepreneur and the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk to serve as the next head of NASA. However, on Saturday, Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that “after a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head Nasa.” He added,…
As misinformation proliferated during India’s recent four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users sought verification from an AI chatbot, only to encounter further falsehoods. This incident underscored the unreliability of AI chatbots as a fact-checking tool, as reported by AFP. With tech platforms reducing their investment in human fact-checkers, users are increasingly turning to AI-powered chatbots—including xAI’s Grok, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Google’s Gemini—in their search for credible information. “Hey @Grok, is this true?” has become a common inquiry on Elon Musk’s platform X, where the AI assistant is integrated, reflecting a growing trend of seeking immediate debunkings on social media.…
Bangladesh on Sunday introduced new banknotes, replacing designs that featured the portrait of its founding president, the father of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown last year. A caretaker government has been managing the South Asian nation of 170 million people since Hasina fled, and her trial commenced on Sunday on charges of attempting to suppress an uprising against her government in August 2024. Until now, all Bangladeshi banknotes prominently displayed the portrait of her father, the late Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who led Bangladesh from its independence from Pakistan in 1971 until his assassination, along with most of…
On Saturday, some 1,194 migrants arrived in the UK after traversing the Channel in small boats, establishing a new record for this year, according to AFP’s compilation of government data. This influx brings the cumulative number of migrant crossings this year to an unprecedented 14,808, despite various measures implemented by both the French and UK governments to curtail these journeys. French coastal authorities additionally reported rescuing nearly 200 migrants between late Friday and late Saturday. The latest crossings, which UK Defence Secretary John Healey described as “shocking,” although falling short of the all-time record of 1,300 migrants arriving on small…
Rahim Yar Khan, Sindh, Pakistan. Wazir Khan Zadran, an Afghan asylum-seeker, and his family arrived in Kentucky nearly four years ago following the United States military withdrawal from his home country. Now, he harbors significant concerns about the future of his children, particularly his daughters, should they be compelled to return to Afghanistan. The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans in July, escalating the threat of forced repatriation to Afghanistan, where the Taliban govern under their interpretation of Islamic law, if their asylum cases prove unsuccessful. “The future of children is bright here…
A deepening rift has emerged between France and India concerning the performance of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet, following its reported losses during the recent Pakistan-India conflict. During the conflict, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly shot down six Indian fighter jets, including at least three Rafales. According to regional and Western media, as well as defense analysts from the United States and France, PAF J-10C squadrons successfully downed multiple Indian fighter jets in the opening phase of hostilities. This incident has ignited diplomatic tension between the two long-time defense partners, raising fresh questions over the credibility of France’s premier…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not expected to travel to Canada for the upcoming G7 Summit, Indian media has reported, citing sources, due to ongoing tense relations between Ottawa and New Delhi. Insiders indicate that neither the Indian side has communicated about such a visit nor has the Canadian side extended an invitation in this regard. They emphasized that the bilateral relationship needs significant improvement before any high-profile visit of this nature can occur. This marks the first time in six years that Modi will not be attending a G7 summit, which Canada is hosting this year from June 15…
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his immediate retirement from One Day Internationals on Monday, thereby concluding his illustrious 50-over career. The 36-year-old will continue to represent Australia in T20 Internationals and is expected to remain a contender for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Maxwell’s decision comes in the wake of Australia’s semi-final exit from the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year and follows the recent ODI retirement of fellow World Cup winner Steven Smith. Although Maxwell has not officially stepped away from Test cricket, a return to the red-ball format appears improbable. The announcement was made during a comprehensive interview…
