oleh admin | Agu 22, 2025 | controversies, crime, military, police and law enforcement, politics
Released on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The people of Balochistan have endured prolonged treachery. On Monday, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced the capture of a suicide attacker and claimed the scheme originated from a university professor, Dr Muhammad Usman Qazi.
It is alarming that an instructor responsible for molding young intellects was found to be associated with extremists and connected to the November 2024 Quetta railway station attack, representing a troubling and hazardous development.
If accurate, this breakdown goes further than one individual explosion. Parents shouldn’t be left questioning whether educators are equipping pupils for tests, or for shelters.
However, the arrest occurs within a broader, more violent context. Violence in Balochistan has increased significantly over the last two years, with militant attacks increasing by over 80 percent in 2024 alone. Quetta, Khuzdar, Kalat—each has suffered from destructive assaults.
The BLA’s “Herof” operation last summer resulted in over 70 deaths, including deliberate strikes against Punjabis. The current year began with the seizure of the Jaffar Express, as hundreds of civilians and military staff have perished within the last 18 months.
Beyond standard definitions, what is occurring in Balochistan seems to be an uprising that has evolved—combining messaging with armed conflict and taking advantage of gaps within institutions, including those found in academic settings.
Therefore, the state’s reaction should be realistic. If the proof regarding Dr. Qazi is valid, it needs to be examined in public court, rather than remaining just within media statements. Meanwhile, although monitoring is important, blaming whole organizations could lead to increased feelings of being disconnected.
Balochistan must not face yet another round of railway station explosions and assaults on school buses. Similarly, Pakistan cannot tolerate educational institutions turning into channels for terrorism. The sole means to end the province’s prolonged, continuous pattern of conflict is through justice—justice that is open, trustworthy, and conclusive. *
oleh admin | Agu 21, 2025 | crime, incident, local news, news, police reports
Dang, Aug. 19 — year-old man from ward 1 of Mahakali Municipality, Darchula, was found dead at New Thapa Hotel in Bhalubang, ward 1 of Rapti Rural Municipality.
Police Inspector Pushkar Singh Airi, head of the local police station in Bhalubang, stated that Jayadhan Singh Baral was found deceased on Monday evening. The hotel staff reported locating him after he had been staying at the establishment on Sunday.
The reason for Baral’s passing remains unknown, with additional inquiry being conducted, said Inspector Airi.
oleh admin | Agu 21, 2025 | economics, financial markets, investing market news, news, politics
Asian markets were little changed Tuesday after Wall Street treaded water and US President Donald Trump held what he called “very good” talks with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the three-year war.
Hopes for a breakthrough rose after Trump said he spoke by phone with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — whom he met in Alaska last week — after hosting the Europeans and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
“At the conclusion of the meetings, I called President Putin, and began the arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be determined, between President Putin and President Zelensky,” Trump said.
Oil prices, which have been volatile for several days — Russia is a major crude producer — fell back after gains on Monday.
Tokyo, Sydney, and Seoul saw minor declines, whereas Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore experienced gains.
Shares of SoftBank dropped by two percent following an announcement that the company plans to inject $2 billion into Intel, amid reports that the U.S. government may acquire a 10% ownership interest in the struggling American semiconductor firm.
A new boost for investors might arise from a speech this week by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the yearly gathering of international central bank officials in Jackson Hole.
Investors expect Powell to offer further insights into the Federal Reserve’s future decisions on interest rates during their upcoming meeting, following recent data that presented an inconsistent outlook on inflation.
“Even a nod to easing (by Powell) could be enough to trigger profit-taking, and a hint of caution could set off a scramble for the exits,” Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management said.
Prominent individuals at approximately 0300 GMT
Tokyo – Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.1 percent at 43,652.32
Hong Kong – Hang Seng Index: UP 0.1 percent at 25,195.36
Shanghai – Composite: Up 0.2% to 3,733.74
New York – Dow: UP 0.1 percent at 44,946.12 (close)
London – FTSE 100: UP 0.2 percent at 9,157.74 (close)
Euro/U.S. Dollar: Decreased to $1.1652 from $1.1666 on Monday
Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.3498 from $1.3503
Dollar/Yen: Decreased to 147.78 yen from 147.89 yen
Euro/pound: DOWN at 86.33 pence from 86.40 pence
West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 0.5 percent at $63.12 per barrel
Brent crude oil from the North Sea: Decreased by 0.3% to $66.32 per barrel
oleh admin | Agu 21, 2025 | gaza israel conflict, humanitarian aid, international aid, news, tragedies
Dhaka, August 19 – The United Nations reported that a historic number of 383 humanitarian workers lost their lives globally in 2024, with almost half of them dying in Gaza amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the organization observed World Humanitarian Day with a somber message regarding increasing dangers faced by individuals providing critical assistance.
The U.N.’s top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, stated that the increase in deaths should act as a “wake-up call” to safeguard civilians and individuals providing aid.
Fletcher stated, ‘Such large-scale attacks, without any consequences, represent a disgraceful criticism of global passivity and lack of action.’ He added, ‘We urge decision-makers to safeguard citizens and relief personnel, as well as ensure those responsible face justice.’
As per the Aid Worker Security Database, deaths increased from 293 in 2023 to 383 in 2024 – with over 180 incidents recorded in Gaza. The majority of those who lost their lives were local employees working to support their own communities, frequently dying either while on duty or within their residences, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The database documented 599 significant assaults against humanitarian personnel during the previous year, marking a substantial increase compared to 420 cases reported in 2023. These events resulted in 308 injuries, 125 abductions, and 45 detentions. So far this year, 2025 has seen 245 notable attacks registered, leading to 265 fatalities.
A particularly severe event occurred on March 23 in Rafah, southern Gaza, where Israeli forces allegedly targeted medical personnel and rescuers operating in clearly identified vehicles, resulting in 15 deaths and subsequently burying the corpses in a collective grave using heavy machinery.
Palestinian health officials report that the number of deaths in Gaza has exceeded 62,000
Sudan ranked as the second most dangerous nation for aid personnel following Gaza and the West Bank, where 60 humanitarian staff were murdered in 2024—more than twice the number recorded in the prior year. Additional areas of concern featured Lebanon (20 fatalities, an increase from zero in 2023), Ethiopia and Syria (each reporting 14 deaths), and Ukraine (13 casualties, up from six in the preceding year).
An assault on a humanitarian worker is an attack on everyone,” Fletcher emphasized. “Hostility toward relief personnel is not unavoidable—it needs to stop.
Source: Agency
oleh admin | Agu 21, 2025 | international relations, politics, politics and government, ukraine politics, warfare
Posted on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
On Monday, the White House hosted one of the most significant and controversial summits related to the conflict in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Washington hoping for confirmation that American support remains steadfast. He was accompanied by several European leaders—up to seven in total—who made a powerful demonstration of solidarity. Their clear message was simple: Ukraine should neither be nor have to accept a peace agreement that compromises its independence.
Donald Trump seems to have followed an alternative approach. Following his discussion with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, he again proposed that Zelenskyy could “bring the conflict to a close very quickly.” However, what he refrained from stating openly was the implication: disregarding NATO, ignoring Crimea, and acknowledging that certain areas of the Donbas would stay under Russian authority. Essentially, achieving peace through the loss of territorial integrity. For Moscow, this would amount to a triumph in every way except for official recognition.
This was not a minor dispute. It exposed the significant rift between Washington and Europe regarding the way ahead. European officials united behind Kyiv, cautioning that appeasing Russian aggression would merely encourage further actions. To them, an agreement that allows Putin to gain territory is, in short, a clear signal for additional conflicts in regions like Moldova, the Baltic states, or beyond.
In turn, Zelenskyy showed no hesitation. He informed Trump that Ukraine’s constitution prohibits the relinquishment of its territory, emphasizing that hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have lost their lives protecting it. Surrendering land at this point would amount to a betrayal of both those who perished and the concept of a free Ukraine. While his stance might appear extreme, it highlights a straightforward reality: Russia initiated this conflict, and it must not be permitted to alter boundaries through coercion.
The harsh truth is that Trump’s stance mirrors a shift in America’s approach to international relations. Support for Ukraine within the United States is becoming more divided and influenced by internal political struggles. Observing this instability, Europe has started to take action. Through military supplies and economic aid, the European Union and NATO are preparing a framework for a Europe capable of supporting Ukraine should Washington lose momentum.
The Washington meeting aimed at bridging divides. However, it revealed underlying tensions instead. One perspective leans toward an easy solution: halt the conflict, grant Putin his gains, and label it as peace. The alternative path involves taking a stronger stance, supporting Ukraine financially, and maintaining that the concepts of sovereignty and territorial boundaries must not be compromised.
The decision for the global community should be clear-cut. A peace enforced according to Putin’s terms is not genuine peace. *
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