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New DelhiBalochistan, a region of great geopolitical importance, is embroiled in a complex and protracted conflict. The people of Balochistan are suffering immensely under the tight control of a military junta led by Pakistan and its intelligence agencies. The dictatorial regime’s enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings have had a severe impact on the Baloch community. Historical background Balochistan’s current situation has a historical background: it is Pakistan’s largest province by area and is endowed with abundant natural resources, yet remains one of the least developed regions in the country. The origins of the ongoing conflict date back to the partition…

More than two decades ago, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stood before a crowd at Friday prayers and denounced the United States to a disappointed electorate.”It is a national shame when voter turnout is only 35 or 40 percent, as we see in some countries that hold presidential elections,” Khamenei said in 2001. “It is clear that the people have no faith in the political system, no interest and no hope.”Iran now finds itself in the situation he described. The country will hold a presidential runoff election on Friday, its second since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, but turnout last…

NBA free agency is moving fast.The only real difference maker is Paul George. They’re moving to the East Coast and threatening Philadelphia.. Klay Thompson leaves the Warriors — that still feels weird — and brought shooting and championship experience to Dallas. James Harden stayed in place.meanwhile Oklahoma City acquires Isaiah Hartenstein (And Alex Caruso via trade).Who’s left? Here are the top 10 free agents still available as of the evening of July 2nd:(Note: LeBron James isn’t on this list because he’s a free agent in name only and isn’t leaving the Lakers. The only question is whether GM Rob Pelinka…

A foreign ministry statement said the two sides “agreed to continue dialogue and consultations to control disputes and differences” and called the talks “candid and constructive.”The meeting discussed ways to improve maritime communication mechanisms between the two countries and promote dialogue between their coast guards.China has urged the Philippines to “immediately stop its maritime violations and provocations and get back on the right track of resolving disputes through dialogue” in order to stabilize bilateral relations, the statement said. 02:34Chinese and Philippine ships collide for first time under Beijing’s new coast guard lawChinese and Philippine ships collide for first time under…

Former President Barack Obama privately told allies who reached out to him that President Biden’s already tough road to reelection had become even tougher after his shaky performance in Thursday’s debate — a harsher assessment than Obama’s public comments about the presidential race.President Obama spoke directly with Mr. Biden by phone after last Thursday’s debate and offered to help as a sounding board and personal adviser to the embattled former vice president, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private conversation. It was unclear to what extent Mr. Obama directly addressed Mr. Biden’s performance or…

ATLANTA — Free parking in Atlanta’s Little Five Points neighborhood is soon coming to an end.Permission was approved this week to convert the car park to paid parking.Many business owners worry that customers will abandon them.read more[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Southern Star Tattoo has been a Little Five Points staple for over a decade.”It’s really unfortunate,” said Eric Sleeth, owner of Southern Star Tattoo. Candace McCowan, Channel 2″None of the businesses here are big corporations making a ton of money. All of the businesses here in the Little Five Points neighborhood are small businesses.”He’s one…

Reuters A crowd has gathered outside the emergency department at Eta Hospital. New Delhi CNN — More than 100 people, mostly women and children, were killed when a crowd erupted at a religious gathering in northern India on Tuesday, one of the country’s deadliest such incidents in recent years. Police are investigating organisers, saying 250,000 people had arrived at the event when only 80,000 were expected, and that only 40 police officers were deployed. Investigators are pursuing a self-proclaimed godman, Bole Baba, who led the attack. The tragedy took place during a satsang, or prayer meeting, in the village of…

Follow TFS on Google News The global food industry is undergoing a major transformation as plant-based proteins become increasingly popular. This change is driven by a variety of factors, including health awareness, environmental concerns and ethical considerations. Health and wellness are the primary drivers behind the increased consumption of plant-based proteins. Consumers are becoming more aware of the health benefits associated with a plant-based diet that is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol and higher in essential nutrients. Research shows that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. As a…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. President Joe Biden. Shawn Rayford/Getty Images John Morgan, a major Democratic donor, said Biden had placed “misplaced trust” in his aides.Morgan said Biden needs to get rid of the “cabal” that includes Anita Dunn and Bob Bauer. He joined the camp of Biden supporters who blamed aides for the poor performance of the debate. Democratic megadonor John Morgan has joined the ranks of President Joe Biden’s campaign in blaming his aides for the president’s poor debate performance.In an interview with Politico, Morgan said he believes the president has a…

Image caption, The body language of both leaders was lacking in warmth.Article informationauthor, Gordon Colellarole, Security correspondent in KievJuly 2, 2024Updated 5 hours agoViktor Orban, fresh from being sworn in as the rotating president of the European Union, arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit on Tuesday.While in Kiev, the Hungarian prime minister said a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine could speed up negotiations to end the war following a full-scale Russian invasion in 2022.Orban, a critic of Western support for Ukraine, is seen as the European leader closest to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he met with on multiple…