This week, hundreds of National Guard soldiers in uniform were deployed across the U.S. capital, patrolling the National Mall and interacting with tourists. However, residents in the city’s most crime-affected neighborhoods say they have yet to see any military presence. Under President Donald Trump’s federal crime crackdown, nearly 2,000 troops, including 1,200 from six Republican-led states, have been stationed in central Washington. Instead of patrolling high-crime areas like Ward 8 in the city’s southeast, soldiers were spotted outside landmarks such as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “It’s boring. We’re…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
North Korean state media reported on Sunday that leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of two new air defense missiles, which were described as having “superior combat capability.” The launch took place on Saturday, just one day before U.S. President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, in Washington, DC. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the missiles demonstrated a “fast response” to aerial targets, including attack drones and cruise missiles. Officials claimed the system uses “unique and special technology,” but they did not release any further technical details or…
Pan Cheng-fa, a 99-year-old veteran, vividly recalls his service for China against the Japanese in World War II. However, he becomes agitated when the conversation shifts to the role of the communist forces who were, at the time, in an uneasy alliance with his republican government. “We gave them weapons, equipment—we strengthened them,” Pan stated at an event in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. As China plans a major military parade in Beijing next month to mark the end of the war, both Taiwan (officially known as the Republic of China) and the People’s…
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that maintaining strict blood pressure control—specifically keeping systolic levels below 120—significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. The findings suggest that this intensive management is not only beneficial for a patient’s health but also cost-effective, with only a modest increase in treatment expenses. Cost-Effective Care with Better Outcomes According to lead investigator Karen Smith of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, the research provides strong evidence for physicians and high-risk patients to make tighter blood pressure targets their goal. “Controlling blood pressure more…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday that it has taken into consideration possible measures to uplift cricket in the country. According to the details, PCB Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi chaired a Board of Governors (BoG) meeting. During the meeting, matters related to improving the team’s standards on the global stage were discussed. The meeting was briefed on the steps being taken to improve women’s cricket at the grassroots level. The significance of domestic cricket was also highlighted, with an emphasis on the need to bring new and fringe players into the game. Additionally, the meeting approved a…
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, said on Saturday that Pakistan will not “beg” India for talks. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Naqvi stated, “We will talk to India only on the basis of equality.” He also denied any involvement in the team’s selection process. Naqvi expressed optimism about the team’s performance in the upcoming tri-nation series and the 2025 Asia Cup. “You will now see the team’s good performance. I have asked the selectors to uphold meritocracy in terms of selecting the players,” Naqvi added. He maintained, “Everything will come in favor…
Meta has announced a partnership with Midjourney, a prominent leader in AI image and video generation, to license its technology for integration into Meta’s future AI models and consumer products. The deal was revealed by Meta’s Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang, in a Threads post. He emphasized that building world-class AI products requires “an all-of-the-above approach,” which includes top talent, computing power, and partnerships with leading industry players. Competing in the AI Race This collaboration could give Meta an edge as it seeks to compete with other tech giants entering the generative AI space. Industry leaders such as OpenAI’s Sora,…
TikTok on Friday denied reports of its comeback in India after users briefly noticed that the platform’s website was accessible without a VPN. This sparked widespread speculation across local media and social networks. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed that the short-video platform remains banned in India and is continuing to comply with government directives. “We have not restored access to TikTok in India and continue to comply with the Government of India’s directive,” the company said in a statement. Government Confirms Ban is Still in Place A senior official from India’s IT Ministry, speaking anonymously, also confirmed that the government has…
India’s defense minister stated that the country is collaborating with a French company to develop and manufacture fighter jet engines domestically. In May, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the prototype for a 5th-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), calling it a “significant push towards enhancing India’s indigenous defense capabilities.” Singh provided more details about the plan to develop fighter jet aircraft engines within the country during a conference speech in New Delhi on Friday. In comments broadcast by Indian media, he said, “We are moving forward to manufacture aircraft engines in India itself.” He added, “We are collaborating with a…
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday over allegations of misusing state funds, according to local television channel Ada Derana. The report stated that Wickremesinghe, 76, was taken into custody after he arrived at the CID office in the capital city of Colombo. He was there to provide a statement regarding an investigation into his trip to London for his wife’s graduation ceremony. A spokesperson for the Sri Lankan police did not immediately confirm the arrest. Wickremesinghe’s office did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters. Local media reported…
