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Who was Shari Baloch, BLA's first woman suicide bomber?
Three Chinese nationals and a Pakistani citizen were killed after what appeared to be a targeted suicide bombing outside the University of Karachi's Confucius Institute on Tuesday afternoon. Many believe that such female suicide bombers, who have been previously used for carrying out 'fidayeen' attacks by other terrorist organisations, come from a oppressed background with lesser exposure, making them vulnerable to the motivational sermons of terror groups.
SL President willing to form all-party govt after PM, Cabinet resign
Gotababaya Rajapaksa has informed coalition partners that he is, in principle, ready to form an all-party government with the political parties represented in the parliament. "As a solution to the crisis facing the country right now, I agree, in principle, to an all-party government representing all parties in parliament be formed," he said. He has invited leaders of parties and independent groups that helped form his government to meet him on Friday.
BLA redefining its insurgency through Karachi suicide attack
This is the first time that the BLA has used a female suicide bomber, which has set a precedent of a dangerous redefinition of insurgency that co-relates to other terrorist organisations which have used female suicide bombers as part of their targeted suicide attacks in the past. Shari Baloch was the first affiliate of the BLA Majeed Brigade to carry out a suicide attack, revealing the new redefinition of insurgency tactic being opted by the group.
India offers additional $500 million after China's muted response to Sri Lanka's request
Sri Lanka, which is grappling with one of the worst-ever foreign exchange crisis and shortage of essential commodities, was extremely disappointed when China declined to come forward in support of the country on flimsy grounds. The fresh $500 million additional support by India to Colombo is over and above $ 1.5 billion of credit line offered by India earlier.
China asks Pakistan to crack down on terror outfits behind Karachi attack
Three Chinese nationals and a local man were killed after what appeared to be a targeted suicide bombing outside the University of Karachi's Confucius Institute on Tuesday afternoon. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it strongly condemns and expresses great indignation over this major terrorist attack, conveys deep condolences to the victims and sympathies to the injured and bereaved families, Global Times reported.
Highly-educated woman suicide bomber of Karachi came from well-established family
What is even more surprising is the accomplished academic and strong family background of the attacker. When Shari Baloch aka Baramsh posted a good-bye message on her Twitter handle some 10 hours ago before the attack, no one was really aware of what she was going to do next, Express Tribune reported. It was on Tuesday when Pakistan found out that another three Chinese nationals had been targeted for their presence in Pakistan. Those fuelling the insurgency in the restive Balochistan province are not unknown to anyone, but the background of the bomber in question merits some questioning.
Russia's takeover of Mariupol triggers dialogue with UN chief over Ukraine
"As for the Ukrainian servicemen and militants of the nationalist battalions blocked on the territory of the Azovstal plant, the Kyiv authorities should take political responsibility and, guided by humane considerations, order them to lay down their arms. Prisoners of war are guaranteed life, medical care and treatment in accordance with international legal standards," said the Kremlin.
World Bank warns of rises in food, energy prices due to Russia-Ukraine conflict
The report estimated that energy prices are expected to rise more than 50 per cent in 2022 before easing in 2023 and 2024. The price of Brent crude oil is expected to average $100 a barrel in 2022, its highest level since 2013 and an increase of more than 40 per cent compared to 2021. Prices are expected to moderate to $92 in 2023, still well above the five-year average of $60 a barrel.
Israel's measures increase tension, undermine two-state solution: Palestinian PM
"The Israeli measures of accelerating the cycle of settlements, demolition of Palestinian homes, confiscation of land, the measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the daily raids on the West Bank towns are undermining the two-state solution," Xinhua news agency reported citing Ishtaye. He also referred to the economic and financial situations in the Palestinian territories, "which are completely linked to the Israeli measures and the Israeli control of the Palestinian resources."
Pak sponsored fronts weaponise issues against India
The statue of Mahatma Gandhi is vandalised in the US and he is labelled as "child rapist", racist, and casteist; the campaign spearheaded by an organisation. A three-day conference is held on "Dismantling Hindutva" in September 2021 from the US. US Federal commission United States Commission International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) blacklists India on the pretext of fascism, religious freedom, and oppression of religious minorities.
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