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Global News Briefing: January, 2026 🤖 Artificial Intelligence & Technology Industry Transformation Accelerates The AI landscape is undergoing dramatic shifts as major players report unprecedented growth and warning signs. Anthropic revealed it reached $10 billion in revenue for 2025—a tenfold increase—with enterprise customers comprising 85% of sales. Meanwhile, CEO Dario Amodei warned of…

Just 48 hours ago, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban’s Istanbul truce collapsed spectacularly.[1] Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul, Khost, Jalalabad & Paktika targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts.[2] The Taliban hit back with ground assaults, killing 5 Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants in the latest clash.[3] Durand Line – the 1893 colonial border Afghanistan refuses to…

Published in Dissident Voice on October 22nd, 2025 Introduction The October 13 Muridke incident has left Pakistan shaken once again. The violent clashes between security forces and supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) turned a planned religious procession into one of the deadliest confrontations since the Faizabad sit-in. What unfolded in the small Punjab town was more than a…

No Palestinian household in Gaza has been spared. Since 7 October 2023, over 270,000 people – roughly 12 % of Gaza’s pre-war population – have been killed, injured or gone missing. The assault by Israel has evolved into one of the most severe humanitarian disasters of our era. According to a recent report by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, the Israeli military has killed approximately 75,190…

Nuclear Nations: Weapons Without Light Introduction: Two Narratives of the Atom Nuclear science is among the greatest achievements of humankind. Nevertheless, to its use, there are two starkly opposing narratives. In the advanced nuclear nations of the United States, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan, nuclear capability has been used not just for deterrence but also for power…

America’s Table of Decline While China’s Rise  The 2025 global survey signals a historic power realignment: America’s credibility, democracy, and soft power are fading, while China’s economic diplomacy, Belt and Road projects, and cultural influence are reshaping world order. Once-trusted U.S. leadership is questioned from Canada to Germany, while China’s rising favourability across Africa,…

Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib was the fourth in the line of Islam’s caliphs; he is also a cousin of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He has bequeathed to mankind a treasure chest of wisdom through his sermons, letters, and sayings, which have been compiled in between the covers of Nahj al-Balagha. Of all the gems in its treasure, none is more brilliant than the Shiqshiqiyyah sermon: it reflects…

Imam Hasan ibn Ali (a.s.), the eldest grandson of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), is remembered as al-Mujtaba (the Chosen). Born in Medina in 624 CE, he was raised under the Prophet’s direct care. Both Sunni and Shia sources confirm that the Prophet gave Hasan and his brother Hussain the title: “Leaders of the Youth of Paradise.” Despite this clear honour, Imam Hasan’s life was filled with betrayal and…

Every year, millions of Pakistanis gather in cities, towns, and villages to mark Arbaeen — the fortieth day following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (peace be upon him), the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). Known locally as Chehlum Imam Hussain, it is more than a date on the calendar; it is a living memory of courage, sacrifice, and truth that…

The Worth of a Tear — A Reflection from the Heights of A’raafA Majlis on the Significance of Azadari and the Reward of Sincerity in Grief Tahleel and SalawatAll praise is due to the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Creator of all existence, Who sent prophets and messengers for guidance — and the one who was honored above all of them: Muhammad al-Mustafa (s), the seal of the prophets.Peace…

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General in Dreams Such a statement has resonated a lot of concern among observers due to what it said and meant. The recent speech of General Asim Munir at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention on April 16 in the year 2025 is one such source of concern among observers. While the speech was intended for the sake of inspiring bonding within and reaffirming the identity of the whole country, there are…

The End of Windows 10: A Billion-Dollar Success Story or Just Another Microsoft Strategy? Windows 10, the operating system that defined an era of computing, is set to reach its end-of-life on October 14, 2025. As Microsoft moves towards Windows 11, users worldwide are left wondering: Why is Windows 10 being discontinued? How much did Microsoft earn from it? What were the highs and lows of past…

By Syed Salman MehdiPosted 1 February 2025, 1:00 GMT Pakistan retained its number one ranking in the 2024 China Index, a measure of China’s global influence. According to the study, China’s economic, political, and security influence is most pronounced in Pakistan. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a USD 62 billion infrastructure and energy initiative launched in 2015, has become a…

Join us on a storytelling journey exploring the world’s geopolitical struggles, labor laws, and social injustices. Each chapter leads to deeper insights with thought-provoking articles. Geopolitics, Social Issues, Global Affairs, Women’s Rights, Middle East, Child Welfare, Human Rights Blog Post Content: The Quest for Knowledge: A Journey Across the Globe’s Most Pressing Issues Once upon a…

Published in ParadigmShift on January 11, 2025 The three-tier SIFC has turned out to be one of the most vital building blocks in Pakistan’s revival strategy of the economy. As set up to attract foreign investment, reform the bureaucratic structures, and foster critical strategic initiatives, the SIFC is a positive development. However, it is measured against political possibility, civil-military…

مشرق وسطی اور کرد وں کا مستقبل سیّد سلمان مہدی کردستان کے دور دراز پہاڑوں میں، ایک کرد کسان نے عکاسی کی، “ہمارا وطن پہاڑ ہے۔” یہ پائیدار جذبہ کرد عوام کی لچک اور المیے کو اپنی لپیٹ میں لے لیتا ہے، ایک ایسی قوم جس کی کوئی ریاست نہیں، دنیا کے چند انتہائی غیر مستحکم خطوں میں بکھری ہوئی ہے۔ آج جب ترکی کے فضائی حملے شمالی شام اور عراق میں کردوں کے مضبوط ٹھکانوں پر کر رہے ہیں، کرد خود کو ایک بار پھر…