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How Charlie Daniels Became Country Music’s Most Beloved Patriot
Charlie Daniels wasn’t born a patriot, but the era and area in which he grew up molded him into one of country music’s most ardent supporters of the United States Military. He died on July 6, 2020, from a hemorrhagic stroke at Summit Medical...

Pakistani academic Dr Sanaa wins American prize for book on Afghan refugees
Entertainment Entertainment Pakistani academic Dr Sanaa wins American prize for book on Afghan refugees Close This book explores the life of Afghan refugees in Pakistan Published On: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:48:27 PKT ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistani...

Afghanistan: Surging Returns From Iran Overwhelm Fragile Support Systems, UN Agencies Warn
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 8:06 am Press Release: UN News 30 June 2025 Ninety-nine per cent of the returnees were undocumented, and 70 per cent were forcibly returned, with a steep rise in families being deported – a shift from earlier months, when...

Border Controls Reintroduced on Poland’s Frontiers with Germany and Lithuania
Border checks were reintroduced on Poland’s frontiers with Germany and Lithuania at midnight, as the country seeks to tighten its control on immigration. The move was announced by the Polish government last week amid a fiery political debate...

Sports News | South Africa Set Zimbabwe 537 to Win After Mulder's Career-best Century
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Jun 30 (AP) South Africa set Zimbabwe 537 runs to win the first test after Wiaan Mulder's career-best 147 on Monday. Zimbabwe was 32-1 at stumps on day three, trailing by 505 runs with two days to go and without concussed...

Quirky Donkeys Like Atom Bomb, Madhuri Steal The Show At Badin's Historic Market
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) A centuries-old tradition came alive once again in Tando Ghulam Ali, Badin, where rare and valuable donkeys from across Pakistan gathered for the annual donkey market, one of Asia's largest of its kind. According to...

The Unexpected Consequences of War Between Iran and Israel on Afghanistan
Iran and Israel have a long history of military rivalry and hostility. However, until June 13, 2025, no direct, full-scale military conflict had occurred between them. Most of the confrontations between Iran and Israel have taken place indirectly,...

Taliban arrest Afghan media workers over promotion of feminism
The Taliban say they have arrested two employees of an Afghan cultural organisation that makes short films about life in the country on charges of promoting atheism, Christianity and feminism. The arrests were announced on X by the Taliban’s...

MDS vs PAL Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2025, Match 7
In the seventh game of the Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2025, Maiwand Champions will clash with Pamir Legends at Kunduz Cricket Stadium, Kunduz on 2nd July at 10:00 AM IST. Get the best MDS vs PAL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable...

Reckoning after the wreckage in Iran: A conversation with Arang Keshavarzian
When Israel launched its attacks on key military facilities in Iran on June 13, escalating its war in the region, now in its second year, fears of a broader spillover mounted, though its scale remained unclear. Twelve days later, with only a...

Not Untouchable: Holding the Liberal Media Accountable Through the Legal System
Since 2016, the ends had justified the means in the liberal media’s total war against President Trump as they flaunted their false moral superiority as the sole defenders of democracy and the world. Drunk on their delusions of grandeur and...

Hassan Abbas on the Resurgent Support for Pakistan Army’s Rise, Post-Operation Sindoor
The Pakistan military’s image has improved in the eyes of the Pakistani people following the four-day India-Pakistan military strikes in May. A recent survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan found that 93 percent of those polled felt their view of the...

NY Times Lib Claims ICE Raids Are on People Not ‘American Enough’
On Monday, MSNBC’s Morning Joe invited New York Times opinion writer, Mara Gay, who did not hold back her left-wing bias regarding the continuous arrests and deportations made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gay went as far as to claim...

Nearly 700,000 Afghans driven out of Iran return to uncertain future
Hajjar Shademani's family waited for hours in the heat and dust after crossing the border into Afghanistan, their neat pile of suitcases all that remained of a lifetime in Iran after being deported to their homeland. The 19-year-old and her three...

How to watch England vs India on ICC TV (it's free) - Stokes opts to bowl first
You can watch all five days of the second test of England vs India live on ICC TV, streaming for free. The stream includes English commentary as Ben Stokes' England look to take a 2-0 lead in the series after a stunning win at Headingley. The...

Sports News | Brutality, Consistency Unparalleled: On This Day, 'Ro-Ko' Bowed out of T20Is as India's Biggest Match-winners
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): On this day last year, not only did India end their 11-year-long ICC trophy drought by winning the ICC T20 World Cup with a seven-run win over South Africa at Barbados, but two of their greatest icons, Virat Kohli...

Sports News | Mickey Arthur Set to Oversee Rangpur Riders' GSL Title Defence Remotely
Rangpur [Bangladesh], June 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur will be in charge of Rangpur Riders' Global Super League title defence next month, despite not being present in Guyana, the tournament's venue. Arthur will be with...

A recent Supreme Court decision clarifies benefits for military reservists
Terry Gerton: Well, the Supreme Court just released a decision recently called Feliciano v. Department of Transportation that has some potential impacts for federal employees who might also be military reservists. Can you give us a quick summary...

What Happened When Five AI Models Fact-Checked Trump
This commentary originally appeared in the Washington Post. The views expressed are the authors’ own. President Donald Trump has presented himself as a strong champion and consistent supporter of artificial intelligence. Upon returning to the...

Hybrid Warfare in Disguise!
Ideas, when weaponized, can be more potent than bombs – especially when they come cloaked in the language of research and human rights. In an era defined by narrative warfare, the battlefronts are no longer only geographic; they are ideological,...