Following Indian precision strikes on Pakistan’s Nur Khan air base, army chief General Asim Munir was moved to a secure bunker. The attack, part of a wider assault on eleven Pakistani air bases, caused significant damage to Nur Khan, including infrastructure and vehicles. This tactical relocation of the army chief, near the Strategic Plans Division, highlights India’s capability to strike deep within Pakistan and significantly impacted the escalating conflict. Satellite imagery confirms the damage, and both nations subsequently agreed to a ceasefire.
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Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter was reportedly fired from her position following the release of a report on the fair use of copyrighted data for AI training. The report concluded that while some AI uses, like research, might qualify as fair use, commercial applications that compete with existing markets likely do not. This firing has been criticized as an “unprecedented power grab” possibly linked to the report’s unfavorable implications for AI companies. Simultaneously, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden was also dismissed, although the White House cited unrelated reasons.
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Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) sharply criticized President Trump’s proposal to accept a Qatari luxury jet for use as Air Force One, calling Trump “the greatest grifter in American history.” The comments were made during an MSNBC interview discussing the deal and the ongoing budget battles in Congress. Boyle’s condemnation highlights the controversy surrounding the plan. The situation underscores the clash between Trump’s actions and concerns over potential conflicts of interest and ethical breaches.
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Former UK Special Forces members have revealed eyewitness accounts of alleged war crimes, including the execution of unarmed civilians and detainees, in Iraq and Afghanistan. These allegations, spanning over a decade, involve both the SAS and SBS, detailing practices such as planting weapons on bodies and falsifying reports to conceal unlawful killings. The testimony includes accounts of systematic killings, with some soldiers admitting to an addictive pursuit of kills and a “mob mentality.” This new evidence, including video footage, significantly expands upon previous reports and reveals that then-Prime Minister David Cameron received repeated warnings about these actions.
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A ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered by the US, ended days of escalating conflict that brought the two nuclear-armed nations to the brink of war. Both countries claimed victory, celebrating the cessation of hostilities despite continued accusations of initiating ceasefire violations. While the immediate crisis subsided, underlying tensions over Kashmir remain unresolved, leaving the future of peace in the region uncertain. The US played a significant diplomatic role, prompting nationalistic fervor and celebrations in both nations despite concerns from civilians fearing renewed conflict.
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Pakistan’s official Twitter account mistakenly shared ARMA 3 gameplay footage, claiming it depicted a military response to alleged Indian aggression. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar lauded the armed forces’ response, criticizing India’s actions. The post, which remains online without clarification, sparked widespread online ridicule. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of ARMA 3’s realistic graphics being misused to create and spread misinformation.
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During a House Oversight subcommittee hearing, Rep. Jasmine Crockett decried the “rage-baiting” attacks on transgender Americans, highlighting the disproportionate focus on restricting trans athletes while ignoring broader economic harms under the Trump administration. Crockett contrasted the Republicans’ vilification of transgender individuals with the Trump administration’s policies that negatively impacted all Americans, exemplified by cuts to Medicaid affecting hundreds of thousands of children. She further criticized the committee’s lack of genuine oversight, suggesting potential financial misconduct among members, specifically referencing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s stock purchases. This led to a brief recess before Greene dropped a motion to strike Crockett’s remarks from the record.
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Following high-level talks in Geneva, the U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, reducing rates by 115 percent. This brings U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 30 percent and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods to 10 percent. Negotiations will continue during the pause, focusing on issues including fentanyl trafficking and balanced trade. The agreement is considered a significant step towards resolving the trade conflict and potentially averting a recession.
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Satellite imagery reveals a significant buildup of Russian military forces near Finland’s eastern border, including expanded bases at Kamenka, Petrozavodsk, Severomorsk-2, and Olenya. This activity, observed since February 2025, involves new troop accommodations, aircraft deployment, and infrastructure construction, suggesting a reinforcement of Russia’s military presence following Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession. Analysts interpret this as a delayed response to NATO expansion, potentially concealing the true scale of military hardware and personnel. These developments are being closely monitored by Finnish and Swedish defense officials.
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In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV, the 267th and first American pope, called for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, describing the current global conflicts as a “third world war in pieces.” He also urged a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the return of Ukrainian children. The Pope’s appearance on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, singing rather than reciting the traditional prayer, signaled a potentially different style of papacy.
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