A new report by The New York Times has claimed that Israel operated two covert military bases in Iraq for more than a year, allegedly using them to support operations targeting Iran. According to the report, one of the secret installations was located in Iraq’s western desert near al-Nukhaib in Najaf province. The base was […]
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Russia Iran Caspian Sea Route Expands Drone Supply Network
A report by The New York Times claimed that Russia is supplying Iran with drone parts and other goods through the Caspian Sea route. The report highlighted growing military and trade cooperation between the two countries. Moreover, it said this route helps bypass international restrictions. According to US officials, the Caspian Sea corridor plays a […]
US Iran Conflict Costs Billions in Missile Arsenal Usage
The US Iran war drains billions in missile arsenal stockpiles, according to a report by New York Times. The conflict has led to massive use of advanced and costly weapons. It has also reduced America’s missile reserves significantly during the ongoing campaign. The report says the United States fired around 1,100 JASSM-ER cruise missiles during […]
Trump lashes out at New York Times over age report
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at a New York Times report suggesting he is showing signs of fatigue, insisting he remains full of energy. The 79-year-old Republican also personally attacked the female author of the article, calling her “ugly” in a post on his Truth Social platform. Read More: Trump lawsuit […]
Iran alerted Qatar before missile strike on U.S. base, claims New York Times
Iran informed Qatar ahead of its recent missile strike on the U.S. military base at Al-Udeid, according to a report by The New York Times. The American newspaper claims Iran’s intent was to minimize potential casualties by providing prior warning to Qatari authorities. There has been no immediate response from Iranian officials regarding the report. […]
Claude Monet painting sells for $110.7 million; sets record
On Tuesday, French painter Claude Monet’s 1890 painting “Meules” was sold for $110.7 million. The auction house says it’s a world auction record for the artist and the first work of Impressionist art to cross the $100 million threshold at an auction. The previous owners had purchased the painting in 1986 for $2.53 million. According […]
Falter by Bill McKibben
It is a powerful and sobering call to arms, to save not only our planet but also our humanity Falter, the environmentalist Bill McKibben’s latest book about threats to the planet, combines fear of bad outcomes with hope for good outcomes. It is a powerful and sobering call to arms, to save not only our […]
The hides of April
In Roman times, the mid-point of the month was called “the ides,” hence the ides of April. Famously according to Shakespeare, Julius Caesar was warned to beware the ides of March. He did not and was assassinated. Today, we need to beware the ides of April and for more profound reasons than this is tax […]
It’s time to bury the hatchet
After the recent skirmish with India over Kashmir, Imran Khan did the right thing by returning the Indian fighter pilot. In his recent meeting with the press, which was cited in the New York Times, he said that there was no place for armed militants in Pakistan. And then he went on to make the […]
A Thousand Splendid Suns sheds light on the plight of women in our society
Post the perpetual success of The Kite Runner, writer and physician Khaled Hosseini came up with another bestseller lauded by the New York Times for 15 weeks titled A 1,000 Splendid Suns. The novel sold over a million copies in its first week of release. Khaled Hosseini has painted a breathtaking comparison of two girls […]