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On June 22, 2024, Pakistan’s Supreme Central Committee for National Action Plan approved Operation Azm-e-Istekam (Resolved for Stability), a new counter-terrorism operation to aggressively counter extremism and terrorism. The decision came almost three years after the Afghan Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. This milestone was supported and celebrated by Pakistan’s top brass and has strengthened the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ever since. premium KISHTWAR: Security personnel stand guard in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, June 24, 2024. (PTI Photo (PTI)) As the latest in a series of operations against the Taliban threat in the country, the effort,…

The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner as athletes from across the world prepare to compete on the global stage. Among the lineup of competitors are several from Illinois who have officially punched their ticket to the Games. From the Chicago area and beyond, Illinois Olympians will look to secure their place in history as they go for gold. And there will be no shortage of opportunities as the state has representation across a number of sports, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, BMX racing, soccer and more. Here is a list of local athletes to watch in…

The Dallas Stars are taking their games into the streaming world.The Stars announced a seven-year deal with A Parent Media to launch the streaming platform after parting ways with Diamond Sports Group, owner of Bally Sports Network.Under the terms of the deal, all Stars games that aren’t broadcast nationally will be streamed on a direct-to-consumer service called Victory+. Dallas is the first major men’s sports team in the U.S. to transition its local broadcasts from a local sports network (RSN) to a streamer, according to Sportico.Starz said Victory+ will be a free, ad-supported service.”After years of researching the right solution…

China is rapidly transitioning from coal-fired power to renewable energy and plans to make unprecedented investments of more than $800 billion in its power grid over the next six years to overcome strains on its energy system.China’s aging power grid is a major obstacle to its green energy transition. In the first four months of this year alone, China invested 122.9 billion yuan ($17 billion) in power grid projects, up 24.9% from a year earlier. That compares with $3.5 billion for 58 projects in 44 states announced by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration in October.China’s projected capital spending is set…

“Now is the time to invest in hotel technology.” That was a common sentiment among attendees at the industry’s premier Hospitality Industry Technology Exhibition and Conference (HITEC), held last month in Charlotte, North Carolina. Topping the list of most sought-after solutions was a platform with open APIs that could consolidate multiple systems into one, centralize guest data, streamline payment processing, monetize experiences, and protect assets amidst unexpected disruptions. Discussions included connecting the tech stack, navigating AI, leveraging real-time data, leveraging experiences, and putting payments at the heart of the guest experience. We learned that AI and machine learning continue to…

NEW YORK — The Red Sox all-star trio announced Sunday includes an elite scorer, an exciting all-around player and a right-handed pitcher who went from bubble candidate in spring training to rotation and staff ace. “I think it’s a testament to this organization and the coaching staff and the development they do at every level,” Devers said. “It’s just a great feeling for us to be able to represent this organization.” For the Red Sox, the three selections can be seen in some way as recognition for their incredible start to the season. Kenley Jansen was Boston’s lone All-Star last…

Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to visit Russia to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he seeks to strengthen ties with Moscow and stave off concerns about his administration’s tilt toward China.PM Modi, who arrived in Moscow on Monday, hailed the two-day visit as a “great opportunity to deepen ties with Russia”.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Western countries were “jealous… and with good reason” that Modi chose Russia for his first bilateral visit after winning a third five-year term in…

JAIPUR: After losing 11 of the 25 seats in the Rajasthan Lok Sabha elections and with by-elections to five state assembly seats looming, the BJP appears to be trying to make amends with former chief minister Vasundhara Raj Scindia. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited Raj at his residence on Sunday. The meeting, which lasted more than an hour, is believed to have focused on the upcoming by-elections and the state budget. Observers interpreted Sharma’s visit as an attempt to mend ties with Raj.Since Sharma took over as chief minister, Raj has distanced himself from government and party activities, notably missing…

Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz faced off in a thrilling 10-round bout in front of a sellout crowd at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Meanwhile, up and down the coast, unbeaten WBC lightweight champion and former Olympic medalist Shakur Stevenson was fighting in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, broadcast live on ESPN, with Joe Tessitore setting the stage for a spectacular knockout.This was the future of boxing.On the opposite coast, a couple of former mixed martial artists, both approaching their 40th birthdays, were trying to rekindle a rivalry born in the UFC…

Tuesday’s headlines and transfer rumours…Sun Arsenal and Manchester United are on high alert after Marc Guehi plans to reject a new contract offer from Crystal Palace.Leicester City are set to join the race to sign Celtic midfield star Matt O’Reilly. For a more accessible video player, use Chrome browser ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Telegraph’s Jason Birt discuss whether Gareth Southgate will continue as England manager after Euro 2024. Chelsea stand to lose a talented academy product dubbed “the next Musiala”, according to reports, with 15-year-old Rio Ng’moha set to join Liverpool after the club broke their historic wage structure…