Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of the book titled “India’s Hybrid Warfare: Implications for Pakistan’s National Security,” authored by Dr. Muhammad Ali. Book Launch Examines India’s Policy Outlook and the Doval Doctrine Gen. Hayat (Retd.) praised the publication as timely, noting that … Read more
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new Chinese data center components, targeting optical transceivers to protect artificial intelligence infrastructure. The federal government is moving to tighten control over the critical hardware underpinning the domestic artificial intelligence boom. Four people familiar with the matter told Reuters that the Trump administration is … Read more
Authorities arrested a Spokane man on Monday in connection with the largest of three destructive wildfires currently scorching eastern Washington. The blazes have destroyed over 700 buildings, forced roughly 67,000 evacuations across the region, and left emergency crews bracing for a renewed surge of high temperatures later this week. Aaron F. Farinacci Arrested on Arson … Read more
Two New Zealand hikers stranded for days in a remote ravine on the Solomon Islands’ highest peak have been winched to safety after torrential rain, flooding, and landslides cut off their escape route, according to official confirmations and family reports. Helicopter Rescue on Mt Popamanaseu Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra-Law, 19, both hailing from … Read more
Singapore authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Lim Tean after he failed to surrender at the State Courts on August 3 to begin a three-month-and-a-week jail sentence for practising law without a valid certificate, according to his lawyer Revi Shanker and a Singapore Courts spokesperson. Court Proceedings and Arrest Warrant Details Lim was fully … Read more
A large wildfire in the Dublin Mountains has died down considerably and is being monitored closely by a local landowner after more than 25 firefighters and other emergency services responded to the scene, according to the Dublin Fire Brigade. The blaze at Glencullen reignited following previous extinguishment efforts over the weekend, prompting a deployment that … Read more
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg recalled a summary judgment granted to Nedbank in a vehicle finance dispute after the defendant arrived at court shortly after the order was issued. Acting Judge J Mitchell ruled that the court maintains the inherent power to recall its own orders to ensure procedural fairness when a litigant … Read more
The 26th Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC) took place from July 24 to 26 in East Java, Indonesia, featuring a 3.6-kilometer runway. Under the theme “HEAL” (humanity, earth and life), the event blended Indonesian heritage with global artistic influences to explore the relationship between nature and humanity, according to event details. JFC 2026 Themes and Carnival … Read more
Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 37-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci on Monday afternoon in connection with the Old Trails Fire. Sheriff John Nowels confirmed that Farinacci is being held on a $1 million bond and faces a charge of arson in the first degree. The arrest follows a multi-day investigation into the blaze, which began Saturday … Read more
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has formally ruled out any potential cooperation with New Zealand First at the upcoming election. This decision follows remarks made by New Zealand First leader and Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who told Lawrence Xu-Nan to go back to his “own country” during a parliamentary session last week. According to 1News, the … Read more