India is shifting its defense strategy by balancing its historical reliance on Russian military equipment with growing ties to Western nations. While continuing to maintain strong defense relations with Russia, India is diversifying its procurement, including acquiring Rafale jets from France and exploring new defense partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
Pakistan's new law criminalizing online disinformation has sparked protests from journalists and rights activists, who fear it will be used to suppress dissent and press freedom. The legislation imposes harsh penalties for spreading "false information" and grants intelligence agencies broad investigative powers.
Former President Donald Trump has blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies for a tragic mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., despite a lack of evidence. His remarks have sparked criticism from aviation experts and lawmakers, who emphasize that the cause of the crash is still under investigation. The controversy comes amid Trump's broader efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives across federal agencies