politics

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Pakistan vs India: Latest Tensions, History, and Future Relations
Pakistan vs India: Rising Tensions, Historic Rivalry, and the Road Ahead The phrase Pakistan vs India often conjures images of cricket matches, diplomatic talks, and military tensions. However, recent developments have reignited the intense rivalry between these two South Asian neighbors, grabbing global attention. With historic grievances and new flashpoints emerging, the world watches closely as Pakistan and India navigate another phase of strained relations.
By Madi Speaks9 months ago in The Swamp
History warns us. Will we listen?
"And how we burned in the camps later, thinking… We didn’t love freedom enough. And even more — we had no awareness of the real situation…. We submitted with pleasure!… We purely and simply deserved everything that happened afterward.” - Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago
By Hayden Searcy9 months ago in The Swamp
Inside an Execution Chamber: A Canadian’s Warning on the Death Penalty Debate
I have stood inside an execution chamber and held a man as the State of Texas killed him. I doubt any other Canadian alive can say that, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
By Bri-anne Swan9 months ago in The Swamp
Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Tragedy That Shook the Nation
On April 22, 2025, the serene Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by a brutal terrorist attack, marking one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The massacre claimed 26 lives and left over 20 injured, predominantly targeting Hindu tourists from various Indian states and a few foreign nationals. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility, citing opposition to alleged demographic changes in the Kashmir Valley.
By Kratika Saxena9 months ago in The Swamp
China 2025: Rising Beyond Borders. AI-Generated.
hina in April 2025: Space Ambitions, Trade Tensions, and Global Diplomacy In April 2025, the People's Republic of China stands at the center of several pivotal developments in global affairs. From expanding its presence in outer space to navigating complex trade tensions with the United States, China's actions and policies continue to shape international narratives. This article explores the major events, strategies, and implications emerging from China in April 2025.
By Bull9 months ago in The Swamp
Homeless advocates to council: We need The Salvation Army gone
Members of Housekeys Action Network Denver, a homeless advocacy group known as HAND, gave impassioned pleas to the City Council Tuesday to stop funding contracts for The Salvation Army.
By David Heitz9 months ago in The Swamp
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan.. AI-Generated.
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan. Tensions between India and Pakistan have long simmered due to historical, territorial, and political disputes. Among the most pressing and potentially devastating of these is the conflict over water — specifically, the rivers that flow from India into Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India's repeated threats to block or divert these rivers could have catastrophic consequences for Pakistan, a country that relies heavily on these waters for agriculture, energy, and human consumption.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
Your Silence Is Your Assent
There’s a phrase I’ve come to loathe more than any other over the past few months. I’ve heard it from friends, family, colleagues—smart, decent people who know better:
By Jeff Olen9 months ago in The Swamp
West Potomac High School Hazing Incident: What Really Happened?
West Potomac High School Hazing Incident: What Really Happened? Alexandria VA April 2025 West Potomac High School located in Fairfax County Virginia is under scrutiny after a disturbing hazing incident involving the school's baseball team surfaced earlier this year. The incident has not only led to criminal charges against students but also triggered administrative resignations and growing concerns from the community.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
Turkey Istanbul Earthquake Today April 23, 2025: 6.2 Magnitude Quake Injures Hundreds in Turkey
Turkey Istanbul Earthquake Today April 23, 2025: 6.2 Magnitude Quake Injures Hundreds in Turkey On April 23, 2025 a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck near Istanbul Turkey sending shockwaves across the densely populated city and surrounding provinces. The epicenter was recorded in the Sea of Marmara approximately 40 kilometers southwest of central Istanbul along the highly active North Anatolian Fault Zone.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
Pope Slayer
JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States of America, is a converted Catholic. On Saturday, April 19, 2025, one day before Easter
By Lightning Bolt ⚡9 months ago in The Swamp
"The Global Economic Fallout from Trump's Aggressive Tariffs: What You Need to Know". AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Unprecedented Tariffs Shaking the World Economy In April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump shocked global markets with the announcement of sweeping tariffs on imported goods. The move, which has been described as the most aggressive trade policy in recent decades, is having far-reaching consequences for the global economy. The tariffs are not only straining international relations but also putting significant pressure on the already volatile financial markets. As countries across the world respond, the true economic cost of Trump’s tariff policy is becoming increasingly clear.
By Saqib Ullah9 months ago in The Swamp