What a powerful question you’ve asked—and what a meaningful place to find yourself in. I hear a quiet ache in your words—a longing to feel purposeful, mixed with frustration for not having that clarity yet. But here’s the beautiful truth: this very restlessness, this discomfort, is the perfect place to begin. You’re not lost. You’re in transition. You’re no longer who you once were, and perhaps not yet sure who you’re becoming. That space—the “in-between”—is sacred. It’s a raw and honest gathering for those in transition. It’s a place where the real becoming happens. The fact that you’re asking…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
A Turkish court has blocked access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, after it reportedly generated responses that authorities deemed insulting to President Tayyip Erdogan. This marks Turkey’s first such ban on access to an AI tool. The office of Ankara’s chief prosecutor launched a formal investigation into the incident on Wednesday. Neither X, the social media platform Grok is integrated into, nor its owner Elon Musk has yet commented on the decision. This ban comes amidst ongoing concerns about political bias, hate speech, and accuracy in AI chatbots, issues that have been prevalent…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Tuesday that passengers traveling through US airports will no longer need to remove their shoes during pre-flight security screenings. This policy, which many considered a “humiliation,” had been in place for the last twenty years, with even dignitaries observed taking off their shoes and walking barefoot for security clearance. US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has confirmed that passengers can now keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. According to the DHS, this new policy aims to enhance hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint…
Based on the latest information, a ceasefire is currently in place between Israel and Iran, while efforts for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict are ongoing, but fighting persists. Israel-Iran Ceasefire: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran officially began on June 24, 2025, following a 12-day conflict. This ceasefire was brokered by US President Donald Trump, with mediation efforts by Qatar. The conflict involved Israel targeting military and nuclear facilities in Iran, which Tehran claimed killed over 1,000 people. Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on Israel, reportedly killing at least 28 people. The US also conducted…
Human-caused climate change significantly intensified recent European heatwaves, making temperatures in many cities up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter, scientists announced on Wednesday. This surge in temperatures pushed conditions into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable individuals. A rapid study, conducted by over a dozen researchers from five European institutions, concluded that this likely led to a substantially higher number of heat-related deaths than would have occurred without the influence of global warming. Between late June and early July, temperatures across many European countries soared well above 40°C (104°F) as the first heatwave of the summer shattered records and triggered…
Iran’s Foreign Minister has engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, a significant development two weeks after a ceasefire between regional adversaries Iran and Israel took effect. In a post on X early Wednesday, the Saudi foreign ministry quoted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as expressing his country’s hope that the truce would contribute to regional stability. He further emphasized Riyadh’s consistent position in “supporting dialogue through diplomatic means as a path to resolving disputes.” According to the Saudi ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi “expressed his gratitude” to Riyadh for its condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran…
The United Arab Emirates has officially denied reports claiming the country is offering lifetime Golden Visas to individuals from specific nationalities, labeling such claims as misleading and baseless. This clarification was reported by the Emirates News Agency-WAM. In a statement released by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), authorities stated that certain local and international media outlets and websites have falsely reported that UAE Golden Visas can be obtained for life by paying a one-time fee or through foreign consultancy offices. This clarification follows several Indian news outlets, including The Times of India, The Hindu,…
At least nine people have been killed after multiple vehicles plunged into India’s Mahisagar River following the collapse of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge in Gujarat, NDTV reported on Wednesday. According to reports, as many as six vehicles, including two trucks and a pickup van, fell into the river when the bridge, which connects Anand and Vadodara districts, suddenly crumbled. Eyewitnesses reported hearing cracking noises just before the collapse, which led to the vehicles plummeting into the river. Meanwhile, fire brigade personnel, along with police, Vadodara district officials, and local residents, are actively engaged in rescue operations. So far, at least five…
An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot was killed after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanuda village in the Churu district of Rajasthan, according to Indian media reports. The aircraft had taken off from the Suratgarh airbase. The Jaguar is a twin-engine fighter bomber, available in both single and twin-seat variants, and is extensively used by the IAF. First inducted in the late 1970s, it has undergone significant upgrades over the years. Notably, on March 7, another IAF Jaguar had crashed in Ambala following a system malfunction. In that incident, the pilot successfully steered the aircraft away from residential areas…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the appointment of Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He is set to assume his role on July 7, 2025, becoming the seventh CEO in the history of the global cricket governing body. This announcement follows a comprehensive international recruitment process that commenced in March, attracting over 2,500 applications from 25 countries. The selection pool included candidates from prominent global sports organizations and leading corporate entities. After shortlisting 12 profiles, the ICC’s Nominations Committee—comprising Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, ECB Chair Richard Thompson, SLC President Shammi Silva, and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit…
