China’s second-ranking general and Politburo member becomes the most senior official to be ousted in the PLA’s sweeping anti-corruption drive. · He Weidong, once regarded as a close ally of Xi Jinping, rose rapidly through the ranks to join the top military leadership. · Xi Jinping intensifies his political ‘housecleaning’ ahead of a crucial Communist Party leadership…
TTP at the Heart of Renewed Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions The fragile peace along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border has once again crumbled under the weight of extremist violence. The latest blow came on Friday (October 17) when a suicide bombing by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ripped through a security forces camp in Mir Ali, North Waziristan — a region long…
A Fresh Wave of Hostility In a provocative statement that has heightened regional anxieties, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Islamabad is ready for a “two-front war” — one with India and another with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Speaking in a televised interview on Samaa TV, Asif linked India to Pakistan’s mounting tensions…
A New Flashpoint in South Asia A deadly and unexpected border war has once again thrown Afghanistan and Pakistan into the global spotlight. The two uneasy neighbors, long bound by history and hostility, engaged in one of their fiercest confrontations in years, leaving hundreds dead and reigniting old tensions along the Durand Line, the colonial-era…
Nestle’s Global Footprint and Market Presence Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage powerhouse, is a household name across continents. From Nespresso coffee to Kit Kat chocolates, Perrier water to Purina pet food, the company boasts a portfolio of over 2,000 brands catering to millions of consumers worldwide. Its products have long symbolized quality and reliability, making Nestle a…
The Billionaire with a Purpose Once best known as Jeff Bezos’s partner in life and business, MacKenzie Scott has long since built a reputation of her own — as one of the world’s most influential philanthropists. Following her 2019 divorce from the Amazon founder, Scott emerged as a powerful advocate for equitable giving, pledging to donate most…
A Region on Edge Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again erupted into open conflict, marking one of the most volatile escalations since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The borderlands, already scarred by decades of insurgency and mistrust, are witnessing fierce battles reminiscent of wartime hostilities. Both Islamabad and Kabul are trading accusations…
A New Era in Missile Defence In a development that has sent ripples through global strategic circles, China has reportedly fielded a prototype missile defence system capable of monitoring threats from anywhere on Earth. Described as the world’s first planet-wide detection network, the system—dubbed a “distributed early warning detection big data platform”—represents a major technological leap for…
Understanding NATO and Its Spending Rules The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), formed in 1949, is a 32-member military alliance built on collective defense — meaning that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. Its strength depends heavily on the contributions of each member state, both financially and militarily. NATO’s defense spending is measured as a percentage…
The Age of Artificial Intelligence and Its Expanding Reach From virtual assistants and self-driving cars to creative writing and code generation, artificial intelligence (AI) has swiftly become the invisible hand shaping modern life. What was once a futuristic concept has now embedded itself into homes, workplaces, and entire economies. AI is not only transforming industries but…
