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Kansas City shooting: One dead and 21 injured near Super Bowl parade

  O ne person has died and 21 people were wounded in a shooting in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Officials said they treated eight victims who were in immediately life-threatening condition and seven others who had suffered injuries that could prove life-threatening. Nine children were among the wounded - all are expected to recover. Police said they have arrested three suspects in connection to the shooting. At a news conference on Wednesday, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said a total of 22 people were struck by gunfire - one of whom is dead - and three individuals were arrested. More than 800 police officers were already on the scene to monitor the parade. Ms Graves said they responded immediately after the gunshots broke out and detectives who were on the scene quickly opened an investigation. The Fire Department also sprang to action, administering...

Why is the US 20 years behind Russia in military technology?

  1. Historical Factors: The United States and Russia have followed different paths in military technology development since the Cold War era. During that time, both countries invested heavily in advancing their military capabilities, but with different focuses and approaches. While the US emphasized technological innovation and integration, Russia often pursued more rugged and cost-effective solutions, especially in areas like missile defense and anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) systems. 2. Resource Allocation: The allocation of resources towards military research and development varies between the two countries. The US tends to have a larger defense budget overall, but how those funds are allocated differs. Russia, despite having a smaller defense budget compared to the US, prioritizes certain areas of military technology where it believes it can maintain an advantage or where it sees strategic importance, such as hypersonic weapons or electronic warfa...

The Rise, and Fall, and Rise Again of Imran Khan

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  Mr. Khan’s success was fueled by social media, which drove Pakistan’s young people to turn out to vote and rebuff the country’s powerful military. When Pakistan’s government censored the media, former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party posted campaign videos on TikTok. When the police barred his supporters from holding rallies, they hosted virtual gatherings online. And when Mr. Khan ended up behind bars, his supporters produced speeches using artificial intelligence to simulate his voice. Mr. Khan’s message resonated with millions across the country who were frustrated by the country’s economic crisis and old political dynasties: Pakistan has been on a steep decline for decades, he explained, and only he could restore its former greatness. The success of candidates aligned with Mr. Khan’s party in last week’s election — snagging more seats than any other in Parliament — was a stunning upset in Pakistani p...

عمران خان چاہتے ہیں کہ ہم مرکز، پنجاب اور خیبرپختونخوا میں اپنی حکومت بنائیں، ن لیگ اور پیپلز پارٹی سے بات نہیں ہو گی: بیرسٹر گوہر

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  پاکستان تحریکِ انصاف کے چیئرمین بیرسٹر گوہر نے  اڈیالہ جیل کے باہر عمران خان سے ملاقات کے بعد صحافیوں سے بات کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ عمران خان چاہتے ہیں کہ پی ٹی آئی مرکز، پنجاب اور خیبر پختونخوا میں حکومت بنائیں گے۔ انھوں نے کہا کہ ’مرکز اور پنجاب میں چھوٹی پارٹیوں سے بات کریں گے لیکن پاکستان مسلم لیگ ن، پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی اور متحدہ قومی موومنٹ سے بات نہیں ہو گی۔‘ انھوں نے کہا کہ اس وقت تک صرف خیبر پختونخوا میں وزارت اعلی کے لیے نامزدگی ہوئی ہے اور عمران خان نے ملاقات میں علی امین گنڈہ پور کے نام کی منظوری دے دی ہے۔ خیال رہے کہ الیکشن کمیشن کی جانب سے جاری نتائج کے مطابق پی ٹی آئی کے آزاد امیدواروں کے پاس زیادہ مرکز اور پنجاب میں سادہ اکثریت نہیں ہے اور حکومت بنانے کے لیے اسے کسی بڑی جماعت کے ساتھ اتحاد کرنا پڑے گا۔ پی ٹی آئی کی جانب سے قومی اسمبلی اور پنجاب اور سندھ کی صوبائی اسمبلی کی متعدد سیٹوں پر دھاندلی کا الزام عائد کیا جا رہا ہے اور اس سلسلے میں جماعت کی جانب سے الیکشن کمیشن اور ہائی کورٹس   سے رجوع کر لیا گیا ہے۔ Article share tools شیئر کرنے ...

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US calls for probe into interference, rigging claims in Pakistan’s Elections 2024

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  WASHINGTON - United States again called on Pakistani authorities to probe irregularities in Pakistan’s general elections as protests take place across the country amid rigging allegations. Election 2024 results gave an unexpected scenario to already crisis-hit country as PTI-backed candidates bagged most seats despite facing crackdown. But with no winner, the country of 240 million remains in state of turmoil as several parties claimed they would be forming a government. Amid the protests and turmoil, Washington expressed concerns regarding the complexities observed in Elections 2024. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasised the imperative of thoroughly looking into allegations of election interference and fraud in compliance with the local laws. ...

Transcript: Mayor Adams Briefs Media on Preparations for Expected Winter Weather

  Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. Thanks so much for everyone being here, and I really want to thank the team. I started out this morning being briefed; actually, last week [the] chief of staff told me we were looking to have this weather come in and the team started to prepare. There [have] been various shifts around 6:40, this morning we got an update and immediately started to make the necessary adjustments. Communicated with the chancellor this morning as well, and he started the operation of dealing with remote learning for our children.     You know, we've been fortunate. You know, let's be clear, we have not had any significant snowfall for quite some time; in fact, it was amazing how little salt we had to use last year. But you know, the time has come, you know, Mother Nature does what she wants to do. And I really want to thank the commissioner, Commissioner Tisch and her team for their just rapid response and...

Khan’s PTI leads as final results in Pakistan election called

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and its affiliates have won the most seats in Pakistan’s elections, the election commission has revealed as it declared final results in the hotly-contested vote. A number of independent candidates allied to the jailed former leader’s PTI have won National Assembly seats in the  February 8 vote , the commission said, helping the party to a surprise lead with 97 of the 265 seats. However, with no party winning a majority, and numerous contenders claiming vote tampering, Pakistan’s political future is very uncertain. Five other independents not backed by Imran Khan also secured seats. The PTI was trailed by the Pakistan Muslim League (PMLN), led by Khan’s fierce rival, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, with 76 seats. The 54 seats won by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) offer it the potential to be kingmaker. However, s...