Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada

https://youtu.be/L4kXuEDhZ-Q?si=lmOhDLbnwRyR6avN By: Raja Zahid A Khanzada Dallas:By: Raja Zahid Khanzada Dallas: A prestigious fundraiser was held in honor of Congressional candidate Brandon Gill at the residence of Dr. Rao Kamran Ali in Southlake, Dallas. Dr. Ali is a National Board member of PAKPAC (Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee). The event was attended by prominent leaders from the Pakistani American community and distinguished individuals from various fields. Dr. Rao Kamran Ali, along with renowned attorney Saba Ahmed and eminent psychiatrist Dr. Furqan Rizvi, played a key role in hosting the event. On this occasion, Congressional candidate Brandon Gill emphasized the importance…

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The United States cautioned on Tuesday that countries considering business deals with Iran should be mindful of the potential repercussions. State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller emphasized that the US will continue to enforce its sanctions against Iran and advised caution for those entering agreements with the country. Miller’s comments followed Iran’s ultimatum to Pakistan to complete its portion of a cross-border gas pipeline or face international arbitration, which could result in substantial fines. Iran claims to have invested $2 billion in constructing its segment of the 1,150-kilometer pipeline, inaugurated in 2013, while Pakistan’s section remains unfinished due to US sanctions…

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Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have recently sought refuge in Bangladesh, fleeing escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, according to Bangladeshi officials. The violence has intensified due to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s ruling junta and the Arakan Army, a powerful ethnic militia. Mohammad Shamsud Douza, a senior official responsible for refugees in Bangladesh, confirmed that most of the Rohingya arrivals have occurred over the past two months. He highlighted the strain on Bangladesh, which is already struggling to accommodate the large refugee population. The Bangladeshi government plans to hold a cabinet meeting within the next few days to discuss the crisis.…

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In the final week of August, coal-fired power in Australia fell below 50 percent of the country’s electricity generation for the first time, reaching a historic low of 49.1 percent, according to data from Open-NEM. Renewable energy sources contributed 48.7 percent of electricity during this period, driven by increased wind production due to recent storms. Despite being a major global exporter of coal and gas, Australia is experiencing a significant shift as reliance on fossil fuels declines. Climate finance expert Tim Buckley attributed the record low coal share to extreme weather and a warm start to spring, which reduced grid…

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On Tuesday, the United States called for the immediate finalization of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza conflict, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued resistance despite growing pressure. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that it is “time to finalize” the agreement, stressing the urgency for both Israeli and Palestinian lives. He mentioned that there are still many hostages in Gaza waiting for a resolution, and the world cannot afford further delays. In response to the missile strike on Poltava, Ukraine, President Joe Biden affirmed continued US military support for Kyiv. The strike has…

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On Tuesday, Ukraine experienced a significant government reshuffle as Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin, Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna, and ministers of justice, environmental protection, and reintegration resigned. This move leaves over a third of the cabinet vacant, following earlier sackings this year. President Volodymyr Zelensky and his allies are expected to fill these positions soon, aiming to stabilize the government before Zelensky’s upcoming visit to the United States, where he plans to present a “victory plan” to President Joe Biden. Zelensky emphasized the importance of these changes for Ukraine’s effectiveness, stating, “Autumn will be extremely important for Ukraine,” and…

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At least 51 people were killed and hundreds more wounded on Tuesday in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, marking one of the deadliest bombardments in the ongoing war. Ukrainian authorities reported that the attack targeted a military training facility and a nearby hospital, though the exact number of military versus civilian casualties has not been clarified. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assault, calling it an act by “Russian scum” and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. Rescue operations are underway as emergency teams work to clear the rubble and search for survivors. Zelensky reported…

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Montevideo — Luis Suarez, Uruguay’s football legend, announced his retirement from international football on Monday. The 37-year-old forward revealed that his final appearance for his country will be in Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo. “It was not an easy decision to make, but I do it with the peace of mind that I will give my maximum until the very last game of my (Uruguay) career,” Suarez said emotionally at a press conference. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, Suarez will retire as Uruguay’s all-time top scorer with 69 goals in…

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Beijing — China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) issued a warning on Wednesday about foreign spies attempting to entice Chinese students into espionage using “handsome men” or “beautiful women” as bait. The MSS claims these spies use various tactics, including online dating and job advertisements, to target students with access to sensitive information. The agency cautioned that foreign spies are employing elaborate disguises, sometimes changing their gender, to deceive young students and extract confidential data. The MSS emphasized the need for a unified national defense against such threats, calling on citizens to form a “1.4 billion lines of defense.” While…

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