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최근 7일 기준 87,447건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 50.3(균형)입니다. 긍정 4,386건(5.0%)·중립 81,013건(92.6%)·부정 2,048건(2.3%)이며, 중립 비중이 뚜렷하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 14.9(중도 균형)입니다.
The horrifying scale of classroom violence in Scotland can be revealed today as letters sent directly to education chiefs by fearful parents are detailed for the first time.
WASHINGTON: A recent report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) says the United States lost or damaged 42 military aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, the 40-day military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The report, released last week and circulated by several US media outlets on Friday, is believed to be the most detailed public accounting so far of US aircraft losses in the conflict. However, the Pentagon has not yet issued its own comprehensive assessment. In the report, CRS researchers said they compiled the figures from news reports, official Pentagon statements, and announcements by US Central Command (Centcom). The report notes that the Department of Defence — now also using the title “Department of War” under an executive order issued in September 2025 — has not publicly provided a full list of losses from the campaign. During a congressional hearing on May 12, Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules W. Hurst III said that the estimated cost of US military operations against Iran had risen to $29 billion. He said much of the increase came from “repair or replacement costs for equipment.” The aircraft losses listed in the CRS report include fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, helicopters, surveillance planes, and drones. Among the most serious incidents were the loss of four F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft. Centcom said three of the aircraft were accidentally shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait on March 2. All six crew members survived after ejecting safely. A fourth F-15E was reportedly shot down during combat operations over Iran on April 5, although both crew members were later rescued. The report also cited damage to an F-35A stealth fighter caused by Iranian ground fire during operations over Iran in March. An A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft was lost after being hit by enemy fire on April 3. According to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, the pilot ejected safely before the aircraft crashed. The CRS report also described significant losses among support aircraft. Two KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft were involved in an incident over friendly airspace on March 12. One crashed in Iraq, killing all six crew members on board, while the second made an emergency landing. Five additional KC-135 tankers were damaged in an Iranian missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. One E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft (AWACS) was also damaged during the same attack. Later reports said the aircraft had been parked on an unprotected taxiway. Special operations forces also suffered losses. Two MC-130J Commando II aircraft supporting a rescue mission for a downed F-15E were reportedly intentionally destroyed on the ground in Iran after they became unable to leave the area. Their crews were evacuated safely. An HH-60W Jolly Green II rescue helicopter was damaged by small-arms fire during rescue operations inside Iran. The largest losses involved unmanned aircraft. According to the report, the US military lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the campaign. Another MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone crashed in what a US Navy document described as a mishap. The CRS said the reported losses could raise major questions for Congress about military readiness, replacement costs, and the ability of the US defence industry to replace aircraft quickly during a prolonged conflict. The report also warned that the losses may reveal growing risks for US aircraft operating in heavily contested airspace and could force the Pentagon to reconsider tactics, deployment strategies, and future procurement plans.
CHIEF of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir is embraced by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni upon his arrival in Tehran.—AFP • Rubio says US in constant contact with Field Marshal Munir as the latter arrives in Iran • Notes ‘some progress’ made but insists more work needed • US considers ‘Plan B’ with willing Nato countries over Hormuz • Iran rules out deal if US demands handover of enriched uranium • Qatar joins mediation push in coordination with US • UAE says Iran’s N-programme now top concern ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir reached Tehran on Friday as efforts to broker an interim understanding between the United States and Iran entered a decisive phase amid cautious hopes that a fragile ceasefire around the Persian Gulf could be stabilised before tensions spiral again. The visit came at a time when negotiations appeared to have moved beyond political signalling into detailed bargaining over a narrow interim framework dealing with the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and guarantees against renewed military action. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Field Marshal Munir had travelled to Tehran “as part of ongoing mediation efforts”. “On arrival, he was received and warmly welcomed by Iranian Minister for Interior Eskandar Momeni. Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi was also present at the reception,” it said. Mr Naqvi had remained in Tehran after earlier consultations with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Momeni. Diplomatic sources said Field Marshal Munir’s presence indicated movement from exploratory diplomacy towards strategic-level bargaining focused on escalation control, maritime security and possible guarantees linked to a phased arrangement. The mediation process around Tehran has widened over the past 48 hours. Qatar also dispatched a negotiating team to the Iranian capital in coordination with the United States, while Saudi Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud spoke to Mr Naqvi in Tehran. An Iranian diplomat in China also praised Beijing for presenting a peace initiative during the war “with the support of Pakistan”. Regional diplomats also pointed to signs of softer Emirati messaging in favour of de-escalation and uninterrupted maritime trade. Pakistan is also expected to remain in close touch with China, which analysts believe prefers indirect involvement through Islamabad rather than overt mediation. ‘Primary interlocutor’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also praised Pakistan’s mediation role, describing it as Washington’s “primary interlocutor” in the talks. “The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be, and they’ve done an admirable job,” Fox News quoted him as saying. He also referred to Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Tehran visit, saying Washington was in “constant communication” with him at the highest levels. “We’re in constant communication with him, and the highest levels of our government are constantly talking to him,” Rubio said. Diplomats said the evolving process increasingly resembled a phased stabilisation effort rather than negotiations on a comprehensive settlement. Current discussions are believed to revolve around an interim arrangement involving a formal ceasefire extension, phased sanctions relief, freedom of navigation guarantees in the Strait of Hormuz and a structured timeline for follow-on negotiations. The hardest disputes, however, remain unresolved. Washington is pressing for immediate movement on Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and wider nuclear restrictions, while Tehran is seeking a trust-building period before entering binding commitments. Iran, however, insisted that the uranium issue remained a major obstacle. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said any demand for Tehran to hand over its highly enriched uranium to the United States was a “non-starter”, Al Jazeera reported, citing IRNA. “We cannot necessarily say that we have reached a point where an agreement is close,” he said, adding that gaps between Tehran and Washington remained “deep and significant”. Baghaei said the focus of the current negotiations was ending the war and that nuclear details were not being discussed at this stage. He also confirmed that a Qatari delegation was holding talks with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while Pakistan remained the main mediator in the process. Military signalling has continued alongside diplomacy. Regional security monitors reported ongoing US aerial refuelling operations near Saudi and Emirati airspace, indicating that Washington was maintaining visible operational readiness even as negotiations accelerated. An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander said Iran’s armed forces were “more prepared than ever before” and warned that if “the enemy makes a mistake”, Iran would respond “more forcefully and decisively than before”, Tasnim reported. Iranian officials have also continued to stress the need for guarantees against renewed attacks, pointing to deep mistrust despite active diplomatic engagement. In another indication that Tehran was resuming the dialogue process, Iranian parliamentary speaker Bagher Ghalibaf was reappointed head of the negotiating team, while Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei was named spokesman for the talks. Diplomatic sources said the overall picture suggested that while procedural gaps had narrowed considerably, strategic distrust between Tehran and Washington remained deep. “There is momentum and serious engagement,” one regional diplomat said. “But this is still crisis management under pressure, not reconciliation.” Rubio earlier said there had been “some progress” in negotiations with Iran but added that “more work” was needed. He reiterated Washington’s priorities, including preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, addressing its highly enriched uranium stockpile and settling the issue of future enrichment. “We’d all love to see an agreement with Iran and wish the straits are open and they abandon their nuclear ambitions,” he said. Reopening of Hormuz Rubio also discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and raised the issue during a Nato-affiliated meeting in Sweden. He said Washington preferred an agreement with Tehran but warned that a “Plan B” could involve Nato countries willing to contribute if Iran refused to reopen the waterway. “I don’t know if that’ll be a Nato mission necessarily, but it will certainly be Nato countries that can contribute to it,” he told reporters. Meanwhile, the European Union moved to expand its sanctions framework to target those it says have facilitated Iran in “threatening the freedom of navigation in the Middle East”, Al Jazeera reported. “The EU will now be able to introduce further restrictive measures in response to Iran’s actions undermining the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” the European Council said, adding that the measures could include travel restrictions and asset freezes. US Central Command said American forces had redirected 97 commercial vessels and disabled four since the start of a blockade against Iran. A senior UAE official said the chances of a US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were “50-50”. Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash urged Tehran not to overplay its hand during the fragile ceasefire, saying Iranian officials had “missed a lot of chances over the years because there’s a tendency to overestimate their cards”. “I hope they don’t do that this time,” he told the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague. Gargash said the Strait of Hormuz, which carried around a fifth of global oil production before the disruptions, must return to normal and remain an international waterway. “Negotiations just to reach a ceasefire and sow the seeds for further conflict in the future is not what we’re seeking,” he said. He added that Iran’s nuclear programme had become the UAE’s top concern. “The Iranian nuclear programme was our second or third worry, now it’s our first worry,” he said. With additional input from Agencies Published in Dawn, May 23rd, 2026
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THE harrowing details of the widespread torture and sexual violence inflicted on Palestinian prisoners — men, women and children — by Israeli forces, as chronicled by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, are a damning indictment of the so-called civilised world that looks the other way when war crimes are committed by the Zionist state. Kristof’s account, published last week, is based on interviews with a number of Palestinians who have experienced sexual violence at the hands of “soldiers, settlers, interrogators in the Shin Bet internal security agency and, above all, prison guards”. Among the victims interviewed was freelance journalist Sami al-Sai, 46, who was detained by Israeli authorities in 2024. The description of his experience in prison is as horrific as that of countless other Palestinian men and women who have endured brutal acts of sexual violence. The journalist linked his abuse to pressure from the Israeli authorities to turn informer. Pride in his profession kept him from yielding to their demand. Many others in his place would have succumbed to the pressure. A number of these stories are so harrowing that they cannot be repeated here. Thousands of Palestinian men, women and children are languishing in Israeli prisons in subhuman conditions, with many routinely subjected to sexual abuse. Often, upon being released, the prisoners are warned by the Israeli authorities to stay quiet or face the consequences. The other reason they prefer silence is because “Arab society discourages discussing the topic for fear of hurting the morale of prisoners’ families and undermining the Palestinian narrative of defiant and heroic detainees”. Conservative norms also inhibit discussion on the subject. Survivors worry that speaking openly will ruin the matrimonial prospects of their sisters and daughters. Western leaders have turned a blind eye to Israel’s crimes against humanity. This is not the first time reports have surfaced regarding Israel’s consistent use of sexual violence against the Palestinian population. And yet, nothing seems to shake Western leaders who continue to lecture the world on human rights while turning a blind eye to Israel’s atrocities. There has been a marked increase in such crimes with Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza aided and abetted by the US and others in the Western sphere. In a report issued in March 2025, the UN detailed how sexual and gender-based violence — including rape and brutal assaults by prison guards and soldiers — is systematically employed by Israel as a tool of war and a way to humiliate and intimidate Palestinians. These abuses are not isolated incidents but rather “standard operating procedures” and a significant aspect of the mistreatment of Palestinians. The Geneva-based Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has extensively reported on how Israel employs “systematic sexual violence” as part of organised state policy. The report titled Another Genocide Behind Walls: Sexual Violence in Israeli Prisons and Detention Centres and Engineered Impunity (October 2023-October 2025) details the horrible conditions that prevail inside Israeli prisons. Post-Oct 7, 2023, “Israeli forces have conducted sweeping and arbitrary arrests of thousands of Palestinians, including healthcare workers, journalists, women and children,” the Monitor notes. With Israel attempting to conceal conditions in its prisons by blocking visits from the International Committee of the Red Cross and lawyers, the report is based on released detainees’ direct testimonies. The findings “are supported by rare testimonies from Israeli whistleblowers, including doctors and soldiers, who have admitted to serious medical violations”. Medical reports indicate severe injuries and bodies returned to Gaza have shown signs of torture. Many former detainees don’t want to testify “due to fears of security reprisals” that include the targeting of their families. According to the Monitor, prisoners and detainees are trapped in “physical and legal black holes”. In the detention and interrogation centres, they encounter conditions described as resembling “state-run torture camps, where they face severe violations that include systematic sexual violence as a means of subjugation and destruction”. Cases are mentioned “where victims experienced severe psychological breakdowns while trying to speak out, with some breaking down into crying fits” as they relived their trauma. “Deliberate and medical neglect” often accompany the abuse. The report categorises them “as war crimes and crimes against humanity” which are “central to ongoing genocide”. These atrocities are ‘legitimised’ through “a complex system of laws, military directives and emergency regulations, including activating the ‘Unlawful Combatants Law’ and broadening detention powers without judicial oversight”. This year, Israel’s parliament celebrated after passing a draconian bill that mandates military courts in occupied West Bank to sentence Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis in so-called ‘terror’ acts to death. The move is not only discriminatory against Palestinians but also contravenes international law, as Israel can’t legislate for territories that are not a part of it. Such actions can be viewed as war crimes. In 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza post Oct 7, 2023. Despite this, no significant action has been taken. This inaction reflects the complicity of Western nations and Arab countries, whose silence gives Israel a sense of impunity. It is particularly ironic that many Arab nations, as well as Pakistan, are engaging with a war criminal responsible for the ongoing genocidal conflict in Gaza through the Board of Peace, led by US President Donald Trump, which claims to be focused on the ‘rehabilitation’ of Gaza. Reports from the NYT, the UN and international human rights organisations detail only a fraction of Israel’s crimes against humanity. But they should be enough to galvanise the international community. The writer is an author and journalist. zhussain100@yahoo.com X: @hidhussain Published in Dawn, May 20th, 2026
[Updated May 19, 2026, 8:46 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Six days after the shooting in the Senate, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Justice Secretary Frederick Vida and Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Tuesday presented a detailed timeline of what transpired in the legislative chamber. They described the shooting
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad sessions court sentenced Umar Hayat, the main accused in the Sana Yousaf murder case, to death on Tuesday after finding him guilty of killing the teenage TikTok influencer at her residence in June last year. Hayat was arrested a day after 17-year-old Yousaf was shot dead in her Islamabad house on June 2, 2025. On Monday, 23-year-old Hayat — son of a retired government official and a TikToker himself — retracted his earlier confessional statement admitting to Yousaf’s murder. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka announced the verdict on Tuesday, handing Hayat the death sentence under Section 302(b) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) for committing qatl-i-amd (intentional murder) of Yousaf. The death sentence would be subject to confirmation by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) under Section 374 (sentence of death to be submitted by court of session) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The court also directed the convict to pay Rs2.5 million as compensation to the legal heirs of the deceased under Section 544-A of the CrPC. According to the written judgment, in case of default in payment of compensation, the convict would further undergo six months’ simple imprisonment. The court also awarded separate punishments under other provisions of law. Under Section 392 (punishment for robbery) of the PPC, Hayat was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs200,000, while under Section 499 (defamation) of the PPC, he was handed another 10-year sentence with a fine of Rs200,000. Under Section 411 (dishonestly receiving stolen property) of the PPC, the court awarded him one year of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs100,000. Judge Majoka ordered that all sentences would run concurrently and also extended to the convict the benefit of Section 382-B of the CrPC, allowing the period already spent in custody to be counted towards the sentence. In his statement recorded under Section 342 of the CrPC on Monday while testifying before Judge Majoka, Hayat maintained he was falsely implicated in the case. He repeatedly avoided answering questions put to him in the absence of his counsel, later recording his detailed statement after his lawyer appeared before the court. Hayat was arrested from Faisalabad within 20 hours of the incident, according to Islamabad Inspector General (IG) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, who termed it a case of “repeated rejections”. The culprit was indicted by the court of Judge Majoka on September 20, where he had denied the charges against him. Yousaf, a TikTok star with more than a million followers on social media platforms, was known for sharing videos of her favourite cafés, skincare routines, and traditional outfits. Her killing drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women’s safety in Pakistan. ‘Justice for all girls’ Speaking to the media after the verdict’s announcement, Yousaf’s parents welcomed the court decision. Yousaf’s mother, Farzana, said she had been served justice, thanking her lawyers’ team for their efforts and the police for their cooperation. She further thanked the judge and the media, noting that the “media supported us from the beginning”. “The culprit has been handed the right punishment,” she said. The victim’s father, Yousaf Hassan, said, “We had been waiting for today for the past 11 months […] and the judiciary has given its verdict in the spirit of justice.” Thanking his lawyers, he said: “This verdict is not just for me as an individual; it is for the entire society. This is a lesson for all such criminals in society that if they commit such an act, they can get such a result.” Hassan termed the verdict “justice for all girls” and society. One of the parents’ lawyers hailed the judge’s “patience”, claiming that personal attacks were made against him through the accused and his legal team during over eight months of court proceedings. He also alleged the use of “tactics to further complicate the case”. Retraction of confessional statement In his confessional statement recorded before a magistrate under Section 164 of CrPC in July 2025, Hayat had detailed the motive behind the killing, how the crime was committed, his escape plan, and where he disposed of the murder weapon. He had admitted to developing a one-sided obsession with Yousaf after online interactions, and said jealousy and suspicion drove him to commit the crime. According to the statement, Hayat had travelled from Jaranwala to Islamabad on May 28 to wish Yousaf on her birthday. When she did not meet him, he became convinced she was deliberately avoiding him. He added that on June 2, he returned to the capital after renting a Toyota Fortuner and carrying a 30-bore pistol, intending to confront her. However, in his recent statement, Hayat denied the sequence of events, claiming that he had never quarrelled with Yousaf, never requested to meet her and had had no contact with her. He alleged that he was implicated due to public pressure generated on social media, as both he and Yousaf were well-known TikTokers. Last month, IHC Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfaraz Dogar rejected Hayat’s petition seeking the transfer of his trial from Judge Majoka’s court to another court. In late February, IHC’s Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro dismissed Hayat’s petition challenging the recording of a witness statement in the absence of the accused and his counsel. Justice Soomro had observed that no legal flaw, irregularity or jurisdictional defect had been found in the impugned order, noting that the accused’s attendance via a video link constituted legally valid presence. This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.
ISLAMABAD: Opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) and PTI on Tuesday announced countrywide protests on Friday against Imran Khan’s imprisonment, rising inflation and other issues. The announcement was made by senior PTI leaders during a press conference held out the Parliament House after a parliamentary party meeting. The press conference was addressed by former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser and PTI parliamentary leader Shahid Khattak. Addressing the media, Qaiser said the entire party and the people of Pakistan were deeply concerned about the health of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. He said that the parliamentary party had unanimously endorsed the decisions taken at yesterday’s summit of the TTAP. “Protests will be held across the country on Friday against inflation, the increase in petroleum prices, concerns over the health of PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, demands for their transfer to hospital, the release of political prisoners, and the restoration of fundamental human rights,” he said. Qaiser said the party paid tribute to all political leaders and workers who were imprisoned or subjected to political victimisation during the struggle for democracy. He alleged that elected representatives had been disqualified and politically motivated sentences handed down. “If the same attitude towards the opposition continues in parliament, the opposition will not allow the House to function,” he warned. The former NA speaker added that the party had also decided to stage protests during parliamentary sessions. Qaiser said the upcoming budget would prove to be an “anti-poor budget” as the government was preparing to impose further taxes while the public was already facing severe economic pressure. “Hopes for justice in the country are fading and fundamental human rights are being denied.” The senior PTI leader added that the party demanded Imran’s cases be heard on merit, and maintained that if they were heard transparently, he would not remain in jail even for a moment. He also criticised the government’s domestic and foreign policies, saying, “Terrorism is increasing in the country due to wrong policies, while diplomatic relations with Afghanistan are not being handled properly.” He added that business activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were suffering and the public was facing hardships. The PTI leader demanded that Imran and Bushra Bibi be immediately shifted to the hospital in accordance with jail rules, that meetings be allowed, that the petroleum levy be withdrawn, electricity and gas load-shedding be ended, and that restrictions on the transportation of wheat and flour from Punjab be removed. Meanwhile, Khattak, calling the government “incompetent,” said it should apologise to the public and claimed that those responsible for the alleged rigging through Form 47 would be held accountable. “We will go to the court of the people on Friday and I invite people from across the country to participate in the protests,” Khattak said. Meanwhile, the TTAP, through a press release, also announced nationwide protests on Friday. According to the press release, an important meeting of TTAP leaders was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Mehmood Khan Achakzai, leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. The meeting was attended by Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and other leaders of the alliance. Senior lawyer and prominent politician Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan also attended the meeting, the release said. “Detailed discussions were held on the overall situation in the country and the region, while serious concern was expressed over the deteriorating economic conditions in the country,” the statement said. The participants said the government had “completely failed” in governance, maintaining law and order, and controlling inflation and unemployment, it added. “The participants said 18-hour electricity load-shedding is continuing in the country, farmers are facing severe difficulties, labourers have no support, and the salaried class is bearing the entire burden, with their economic destruction continuously increasing,” it said. Per the press release, the meeting said the upcoming budget would be an IMF budget that would place an additional economic burden on the people. The meeting strongly condemned the “unconstitutional and illegal treatment” of opposition parties in the country, including PTI. “Participants paid tribute to all political prisoners, including Imran, who they said were making sacrifices for democracy and the supremacy of the Constitution in the country,” the release said. Expressing serious concern over reports regarding Imran’s health, the meeting demanded that he be immediately shifted to a hospital and that his family members and political associates be allowed to meet him. “The meeting condemned the inhumane treatment of political prisoners in jails and demanded the immediate release of all political detainees. “It also demanded the release of Sunni Ittehad Council Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Dr Mahrang Baloch, Ali Wazir, and all other detained leaders,” it said. The participants stressed the protection of the constitutional rights of the provinces and said that the supremacy of the Constitution and democracy was essential to steer the country out of the crises it was facing. “The TTAP leadership decided to hold nationwide protests on Friday against soaring inflation, the massive increase in petroleum prices, the prevailing lawlessness in the country, the demand for immediate transfer of Imran to a hospital, and the release of political prisoners,” the release added. In this regard, it added that the protest demonstrations would be held at all district headquarters across the country on Friday. “The meeting stated that legislation through what it called a fake assembly formed on the basis of Form 47 was an illegal act and that the country was currently facing one of the worst crises in its history.” The participants reaffirmed their resolve to continue the struggle at every level for the protection of the Constitution, democracy, and the rights of the people, the release said.
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The open world driving sim has roared through locations from Colorado to Australia, its authentic feel resting on exhaustive research. But, as the team explain, this was the toughest challenge yet Since the arrival of the original Forza Horizon in 2012, a game that revolutionised open world driving sims by setting players loose in a virtual Colorado, British developer Playground Games has promised authenticity with its settings. For each instalment, design teams are sent out on location to take thousands of photos, hours of video, even detailed captures of the sky, before construction of a virtual copy begins. It’s a huge undertaking. But it seems that for much of the past decade, one country remained slightly out of reach – an intimidating prospect. “Japan has been on our shortlist for several games now,” says design director, Torben Ellert. “But we just didn’t feel like we were ready to take on the challenge of building it.” It’s not just about the sheer variety of the country’s landscape. There’s something else going on. Most video game players hold an image of what it is like to explore Japan. It may be inspired by the fictitious rural town of Inaba in Persona 4, or the busy docks of Yokosuka in Shenmue, or perhaps the neon-drenched Kabukichō district of Tokyo, which forms a regular backdrop in the Yakuza series. For decades, gamers around the world have been bombarded with images of the country that are often highly stylised and fragmented, but nonetheless potent and persuasive. As art director Don Arceta puts it, “with Japan there’s such an expectation [of] what gamers want - it’s a certain version of Japan that they picture.” Continue reading...
Cybersecurity consultants have never been more in demand. Information security analyst roles are projected to grow nearly 30 percent between now and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than 15 million cybercrime incidents occurred worldwide in 2024, Statista reported. Data breaches are costly and pose direct safety risks. Statista reported that more than US $10 trillion is spent annually repairing the damage caused by cybercrime, most commonly phishing, spoofing, extortion, and data breaches. In one example in the United States, breathalyzer devices installed in vehicles became disabled, leaving hundreds of drivers stranded, as detailed in an IEEE Spectrum article. To help you acquire the skills you need to distinguish yourself from other cybersecurity job candidates, the IEEE Computer Society offers a “What Makes a Great Cybersecurity Consultant” guide. The 23-page PDF includes hard and soft skills you need, a list of certifications to pursue, and key IEEE cybersecurity conferences for staying updated on developments in the field. The guide includes advice from two cybersecurity experts. John D. Johnson, an IEEE senior member, is the founder and CEO of Aligned Security in Bettendorf, Iowa. Ricardo J. Rodriguez is an associate professor of computer science and systems engineering at the Universidad de Zaragoza, in Spain, who researches digital forensics and other cybersecurity topics. “Technology, remote work, and a shortage of skilled workers make this the ideal time to consider becoming a cybersecurity consultant,” Johnson says in the guide. “Consulting can give you the flexibility, variety, and control over where you want your career to go.” Hard and soft skills At a minimum, cybersecurity professionals should have a general understanding of IT including operating systems, communication protocols, network architecture, and programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python. They also should be well-versed in security auditing, firewall management, penetration testing, and encryption technologies. The principles of ethical hacking and coding would be handy as well. “To be able to defend a system well, you first have to know how to attack it,” Rodriguez says. The guide explains that there are now more technologies available to help cybersecurity consultants monitor threats and protect systems. They include security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms, which automate workflows to collect security data, streamline incident response, and automate repetitive tasks. Rodriguez points to advances in domain name system security extensions (DNSSEC), which uses digital signatures based on public-key cryptography to strengthen the authentication of the domain name system. By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing will increasingly be used to help thwart cyberattacks, the guide suggests. AI is expected to enhance the quality of data analysis, Rodriguez says. Although hard skills are important, soft skills are just as crucial, according to the guide. Critical thinking, project management, flexibility, teamwork, and organizational and presentation skills are essential. It’s not enough to be good at analyzing security vulnerabilities; you also need to clearly describe the situation and explain possible solutions. “Soft skills are important to achieve good team cohesion,” Rodriguez says, “because consultants often lead diverse teams from within their client’s organization.” “It’s essential,” Johnson adds, “that you demonstrate to clients you’re a team player and a capable communicator, and that you meet your commitments.” Security certifications Possessing security-specific credentials is a valuable way to demonstrate your expertise to potential clients, according to the guide. Because hundreds of certifications are available, Johnson says, pinpointing the most relevant ones can be challenging. Some people focus on theoretical knowledge, while others want to cover practical applications of technology. “Survey the industry and compare it to your skills,” Johnson recommends. “Decide what you want to do, and identify where you have gaps in your skills and experience.” Here are four of the nine certifications listed in the guide that are frequently cited as being important. All the providers are cybersecurity organizations. Certified information security manager. This globally recognized certification from the ISACA is for professionals managing enterprise information security. Certified cloud security professional. Offered by ISC2, this credential validates advanced technical skills in designing, managing, and securing cloud infrastructure. Certified ethical hacker. This certification from the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (C-Council) confirms proficiency in using methods commonly employed by malicious hackers to detect vulnerabilities. Offensive security certified professional. A hands-on, 24-hour certification exam offered by OffSec covers practical testing skills. Additional industry-specific certifications might be required for organizations in finance, government, health care, or manufacturing. Sound general knowledge—backed by experience, training, and certification—is an essential foundation for being a specialist, Johnson says. Conferences and networking opportunities Events sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society can help you learn about the latest research and advancements in cybersecurity: IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, from 18 to 21 May in San Francisco. IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy, from 6 to 10 July in Lisbon. IEEE International Conference on Cyber Security and Resilience, from 3 to 5 August in Lisbon. IEEE Secure Development Conference, from 14 to 16 October in Indianapolis. Conferences can give you insight into the field and let you do some networking, but it’s important to network elsewhere as well, experts say. Consider joining the IEEE Technical Community on Security and Privacy, which connects experts and professionals advancing research in areas such as encryption, operating system security, and data privacy. Learning and meeting people keeps your knowledge sharp and can lead to mentorship opportunities with established cybersecurity consultants, Johnson says. Other IEEE resources The IEEE Computer Society’s cybersecurity resources page offers a wealth of information including fundamentals, possible career paths, and standards development. To keep you updated on trends, the society publishes IEEE Transactions on Privacy and the IEEE Security and Privacy magazine. In addition to the guide, the IEEE Learning Network offers nearly 30 courses on cybersecurity. And you can find research papers in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
Just before midnight on Nov. 24, 2025, New Castle County police officers conducting a routine property check in Wilmington’s Canby Park spotted a white Toyota Tacoma parked after hours. What initially appeared to be a standard traffic stop uncovered a detailed terror plot. The suspect — a University of Delaware student — was found in possession of a converted machine gun, more than 100 rounds of ammunition, body armor, and a handwritten notebook mapping out a planned attack on the campus police department, including entry points, escape routes, and the name of a specific officer. When FBI agents interviewed him, The post The Cop on the Corner Is Our First Line of Defense: Local Police and the Surveillance Detection Gap appeared first on War on the Rocks.
Many of the world’s most advanced electronic systems—including Internet routers, wireless base stations, medical imaging scanners, and some artificial intelligence tools—depend on field-programmable gate arrays. Computer chips with internal hardware circuits, the FPGAs can be reconfigured after manufacturing. On 12 March, an IEEE Milestone plaque recognizing the first FPGA was dedicated at the Advanced Micro Devices campus in San Jose, Calif., the former Xilinx headquarters and the birthplace of the technology. The FPGA earned the Milestone designation because it introduced iteration to semiconductor design. Engineers could redesign hardware repeatedly without fabricating a new chip, dramatically reducing development risk and enabling faster innovation at a time when semiconductor costs were rising rapidly. The ceremony, which was organized by the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section, brought together professionals from across the semiconductor industry and IEEE leadership. Speakers at the event included Stephen Trimberger, an IEEE and ACM Fellow whose technical contributions helped shape modern FPGA architecture. Trimberger reflected on how the invention enabled software-programmable hardware. Solving computing’s flexibility-performance tradeoff FPGAs emerged in the 1980s to address a core limitation in computing. A microprocessor executes software instructions sequentially, making it flexible but sometimes too slow for workloads requiring many operations at once. At the other extreme, application-specific integrated circuits are chips designed to do only one task. ASICs achieve high efficiency but require lengthy development cycles and nonrecurring engineering costs, which are large, upfront investments. Expenses include designing the chip and preparing it for manufacturing—a process that involves creating detailed layouts, building masks for the fabrication machines, and setting up production lines to handle the tiny circuits. “ASICs can deliver the best performance, but the development cycle is long and the nonrecurring engineering cost can be very high,” says Jason Cong, an IEEE Fellow and professor of computer science at the University of California, Los Angeles. “FPGAs provide a sweet spot between processors and custom silicon.” Cong’s foundational work in FPGA design automation and high-level synthesis transformed how reconfigurable systems are programmed. He developed synthesis tools that translate C/C++ into hardware designs, for example. At the heart of his work is an underlying principle first espoused by electrical engineer Ross Freeman: By configuring hardware using programmable memory embedded inside the chip, FPGAs combine hardware-level speed with the adaptability traditionally associated with software. Silicon Valley origins: the first FPGA The FPGA architecture originated in the mid-1980s at Xilinx, a Silicon Valley company founded in 1984. The invention is widely credited to Freeman, a Xilinx cofounder and the startup’s CTO. He envisioned a chip with circuitry that could be configured after fabrication rather than fixed permanently during creation. Articles about the history of the FPGA emphasize that he saw it as a deliberate break from conventional chip design. At the time, semiconductor engineers treated transistors as scarce resources. Custom chips were carefully optimized so that nearly every transistor served a specific purpose. Freeman proposed a different approach. He figured Moore’s Law would soon change chip economics. The principle holds that transistor counts roughly double every two years, making computing cheaper and more powerful. Freeman posited that as transistors became abundant, flexibility would matter more than perfect efficiency. He envisioned a device composed of programmable logic blocks connected through configurable routing—a chip filled with what he described as “open gates,” ready to be defined by users after manufacturing. Instead of fixing hardware in silicon permanently, engineers could configure and reconfigure circuits as requirements evolved. Freeman sometimes compared the concept to a blank cassette tape: Manufacturers would supply the medium, while engineers determined its function. The analogy captured a profound shift in who controls the technology, shifting hardware design flexibility from chip fabrication facilities to the system designers themselves. In 1985 Xilinx introduced the first FPGA for commercial sale: the XC2064. The device contained 64 configurable logic blocks—small digital circuits capable of performing logical operations—arranged in an 8-by-8 grid. Programmable routing channels allowed engineers to define how signals moved between blocks, effectively wiring a custom circuit with software. Fabricated using a 2-micrometer process (meaning that 2 µm was the minimum size of the features that could be patterned onto silicon using photolithography), the XC2064 implemented a few thousand logic gates. Modern FPGAs can contain hundreds of millions of gates, enabling vastly more complex designs. Yet the XC2064 established a design workflow still used today: Engineers describe the hardware behavior digitally and then “compile the design,” a process that automatically translates the plans into the instructions the FPGA needs to set its logic blocks and wiring, according to AMD. Engineers then load that configuration onto the chip. The breakthrough: hardware defined by memory Earlier programmable logic devices, such as erasable programmable read-only memory, or EPROM, allowed limited customization but relied on largely fixed wiring structures that did not scale well as circuits grew more complex, Cong says. FPGAs introduced programmable interconnects—networks of electronic switches controlled by memory cells distributed across the chip. When powered on, the device loads a bitstream configuration file that determines how its internal circuits behave. “As process technology improved and transistor counts increased, the cost of programmability became much less significant,” Cong says. From “glue logic” to essential infrastructure “Initially, FPGAs were used as what engineers called glue logic,” Cong says. Glue logic refers to simple circuits that connect processors, memory, and peripheral devices so the system works reliably, according to PC Magazine. In other words, it “glues” different components together, especially when interfaces change frequently. Early adopters recognized the advantage of hardware that could adapt as standards evolved. In “The History, Status, and Future of FPGAs,” published in Communications of the ACM, engineers at Xilinx and organizations such as Bell Labs, Fairchild Semiconductor, IBM, and Sun Microsystems said the earliest uses of FPGAs were for prototyping ASICs. They also used it for validating complex systems by running their software before fabrication, allowing the companies to deploy specialized products manufactured in modest volumes. Those uses revealed a broader shift: Hardware no longer needed to remain fixed once deployed. Attendees at the Milestone plaque dedication ceremony included (seated L to R) 2025 IEEE President Kathleen Kramer, 2024 IEEE President Tom Coughlin, and Santa Clara Valley Section Milestones Chair Brian Berg.Douglas Peck/AMD Semiconductor economics changed the equation The rise of FPGAs closely followed changes in semiconductor economics, Cong says. Developing a custom chip requires a large upfront investment before production begins. As fabrication costs increased, products had to ship in large quantities to make ASIC development economically viable, according to a post published by AnySilicon. FPGAs allowed designers to move forward without that larger monetary commitment. ASIC development typically requires 18 to 24 months from conception to silicon, while FPGA implementations often can be completed within three to six months using modern design tools, Cong says. The shorter cycle and the ability to reconfigure the hardware enabled startups, universities, and equipment manufacturers to experiment with advanced architectures that were previously accessible mainly to large chip companies. Lookup tables and the rise of reconfigurable computing A popular technique for implementing mathematical functions in hardware is the lookup table (LUT). A LUT is a small memory element that stores the results of logical operations, according to “LUT-LLM: Efficient Large Language Model Inference with Memory-based Computations on FPGAs,” a paper selected for presentation next month at the 34th IEEE International Symposium on Field-Programmable Custom Computing Machines (FCCM). Instead of repeatedly recalculating outcomes, the chip retrieves answers directly from memory. Cong compares the approach to consulting multiplication tables rather than recomputing the arithmetic each time. Research led by Cong and others helped develop efficient methods for mapping digital circuits onto LUT-based architectures, shaping routing and layout strategies used in modern devices. As transistor budgets expanded, FPGA vendors integrated memory blocks, digital signal-processing units, high-speed communication interfaces, cryptographic engines, and embedded processors, transforming the devices into versatile computing platforms. Why the gate arrays are distinct from CPUs, GPUs, and ASICs FPGAs coexist with other processors because each one optimizes different priorities. Central processing units excel at general computing. Graphics processing units, designed to perform many calculations simultaneously, dominate large parallel workloads such as AI training. ASICs provide maximum efficiency when designs remain stable and production volumes are high. “ASICs can deliver the best performance, but the development cycle is long, and the nonrecurring engineering cost can be very high. FPGAs provide a sweet spot between processors and custom silicon.” —Jason Cong, IEEE Fellow and professor of computer science at UCLA. “FPGAs are not replacements for CPUs or GPUs,” Cong says. “They complement those processors in heterogeneous computing systems.” Modern computing platforms increasingly combine multiple types of processors to balance flexibility, performance, and energy efficiency. A Milestone for an idea, not just a device This IEEE Milestone recognizes more than a successful semiconductor product. It also acknowledges a shift in how engineers innovate. Reconfigurable hardware allows designers to test ideas quickly, refine architectures, and deploy systems while standards and markets evolve. “Without FPGAs,” Cong says, “the pace of hardware innovation would likely be much slower.” Four decades after the first FPGA appeared, the technology’s enduring legacy reflects Freeman’s insight: Hardware did not need to remain fixed. By accepting a small amount of unused silicon in exchange for adaptability, engineers transformed chips from static products into platforms for continuous experimentation—turning silicon itself into a medium engineers could rewrite. Among those who attended the Milestone ceremony were 2025 IEEE President Kathleen Kramer; 2024 IEEE President Tom Coughlin; Avery Lu, chair of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section; and Brian Berg, history and milestones chair of IEEE Region 6. They joined AMD’s chief executive, Lisa Su, and Salil Raje, senior vice president and general manager of adaptive and embedded computing at AMD. The IEEE Milestone plaque honoring the field-programmable gate array reads: “The FPGA is an integrated circuit with user-programmable Boolean logic functions and interconnects. FPGA inventor Ross Freeman cofounded Xilinx to productize his 1984 invention, and in 1985 the XC2064 was introduced with 64 programmable 4-input logic functions. Xilinx’s FPGAs helped accelerate a dramatic industry shift wherein ‘fabless’ companies could use software tools to design hardware while engaging ‘foundry’ companies to handle the capital-intensive task of manufacturing the software-defined hardware.” Administered by the IEEE History Center and supported by donors, the IEEE Milestone program recognizes outstanding technical developments worldwide that are at least 25 years old. Check out Spectrum’s History of Technology channel to read more stories about key engineering achievements.
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Adani Green Energy is set to seek board approval to raise Rs 6,150 crore ($750 million) to Rs 8,200 crore ($1 billion) through the qualified institutional placement (QIP) route, said people aware of the matter.Two group companies had got approval of their boards for fundraising on May 13 —Adani Enterprises (Rs 12,500 crore) and Adani Transmission (Rs 8,500 crore).The exercise is part of a group plan outlined internally last year to build a “three-year equity cushion” to support expansion plans.Adani Green has secured such capital-raising permission every year from its board except in 2021, as per a Bloomberg analysis.The capital raised by Adani Green Energy will be used to repay an outstanding $750 million, three-year bond issued in 2021 that’s due next year. The money is likely to be kept in a dedicated redemption reserve account and paid on the due date, said the people cited above.Renegotiating Terms With TotalThe original plan had been to prepay the bond after special Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval but the company decided against this move.“We do not comment on routine business matters. All public disclosures on business matters are disclosed when appropriate,” an Adani Group spokesperson told ET.Adani Green is also renegotiating the terms of its agreement with French utilities giant TotalEnergies for a proposed $4 billion investment in a green hydrogen venture, having signed a memorandum of understanding in 2022. In February, Total said it was pausing the plan in the wake of the Hindenburg Research report on the Adani Group alleging stock manipulation and fraud. The Adani Group has rejected the report’s findings.Total had said it won’t immediately proceed with the plan that involved taking a 25% stake in Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises.In June last year, ANIL and TotalEnergies had outlined a capex plan of $50 billion to set up a 2.5 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of green hydrogen manufacturing capacity over the next 10 years, with the first phase of 1 mmtpa expected to be commissioned before 2030. Total had also made a total $10 billion capital commitment to the hydrogen venture, standing guarantor to 50% of the project’s debt, translating to $6 billion, ET had reported February 13.ANIL plans to manufacture green hydrogen and downstream products such as ammonia, urea, methanol and ethanol at its Khavda and Mundra SEZ facilities. The Khavda site has a land bank of 71,000 acres, which has a large-scale renewable deployment potential of 20 GW due to its high wind and solar resource potential.After the initial MoU, a more detailed ‘heads of agreement’ — pre-contractual negotiations for a commercial framework — was originally planned to be signed between May and September this year. But this is unlikely at this juncture.The Adani Group has, however, continued with the project work in Mundra on its own, aiming to complete a substantial part of the first phase of the integrated manufacturing ecosystem for ANIL by December.This involves 4.5 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and 1.5 GW of wind turbine manufacturing capacity along with electrolysers, glass, aluminium frames etc. Analysts say over 5% of the total capex has already been incurred by Adani though the bulk of the work is scheduled for 2026-2028. Any binding agreement with Total is now expected only in 2024 or 2025 and the valuation and the overall commercial terms is likely to get altered as the French company is not incurring any of the greenfield project risks, they said.“We have 40 GW of land equivalent. We've been doing solar modules for the past five years. We know we will produce modules at 15 cents to 17 cents,” Robbie Singh, chief financial officer of Adani Enterprises, had told ET on January 22.Other than the green hydrogen project, Total has just over $3 billion of investments with Adani, including in gas distribution and solar projects, which it has played down as a small 2.4% slice of its total capital commitments.
Lenders to Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Capital are likely to recover just about ₹10,000 crore after the winning bidder, Hinduja Group, declined to significantly improve its offer in the last round of bilateral negotiations that ended on Monday evening, people aware of the development told ET. The recovery, totalling about ₹10,090 crore on factoring in the target company's cash balances and the Hinduja offer, falls short of the ₹12,500-13,000 crore estimated liquidation value. A Hinduja Group entity, IndusInd International Holdings, offered ₹9,650 crore in the extended auction held on April 26. Hinduja improved the offer by only ₹10 crore during the bilateral negotiations, the people cited above said. In addition, the distressed financial services company has around Rs 430 crore as cash balances, which would be distributed among the lenders. This would add up to Rs 10,090 crore, equating to a 43% recovery for verified lenders.Administrator Nageswara Rao Y has admitted Rs 23,666 crore in claims from verified creditors."Hinduja Group will submit a detailed resolution plan by next week while lenders are in the process of finalising distribution of the proceeds," one of the persons cited above said. After this, the administrator will invite lenders to vote on the eligible plans.However, resolution of Reliance Capital will be subject to approval from the Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear in August the auction-related dispute between Torrent Investments, a bidder also in the fray in the earlier rounds. 100459497Crucial LIC, EPFO RolesThe stand by LIC, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction Co on approving the plan will be critical since they are majority debtholders. Yes Bank, an original Reliance Capital lender, sold its debt to JC Flowers ARC. A resolution plan can be approved only if 66% of creditors vote in its favour.Separately, Credit Suisse-led bondholders have decided not to contest a decision by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which directed them to return the custody of Reliance General Insurance shares to the administrator, said the people cited above.This has come as a major relief to the lenders that were worried the resolution might be delayed if Credit Suisse-led bondholders appealed against the tribunal's order.In 2018, Credit Suisse-led investors invested in bonds issued by Reliance Home Finance, a Reliance Capital unit. The home finance company failed to honour the payment on the due date.