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The Star
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
India-Pakistan: conflict with no clear winner
PARIS: A ceasefire between India and Pakistan has calmed fears of all-out war and despite conflicting claims, experts say no clear victor emerged in the brief conflict between the nuclear-armed foes. - No clear winner - Both South Asian countries claim to have achieved their goals in their worst conflict since 1999, without admitting significant losses. Four days of intense fighting began last Wednesday (May 7) when India launched strikes against what it described as "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan. India claims Pakistan backs the militants it says were behind an April attack in which 26 people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir -- a charge Islamabad denies. "If victory is defined by who lost the most manned aircraft, then India certainly lost this one," said Ashley Tellis of the Carnegie think tank. "But India also succeeded in effectively interdicting a range of Pakistani surface targets and imposing significant costs on Pakistan," Tellis told AFP. "Both sides continue to claim air-to-air kills, but clear evidence remains unavailable at the time of writing," said Fabian Hoffmann from the University of Oslo. "What stands out is the extensive use of conventional long-range strike systems by both sides to target military infrastructure deep within enemy territory, including sites near their capitals," he added. - Nuclear powers - While slow to begin with, the international community, including the United States, eventually intervened, alarmed by the possibility of further escalation. Hoffmann said the bitter foes showed little restraint despite the absence of "deliberate strikes on critical civilian infrastructure". "Any shift in that direction would... potentially bring the conflict closer to the threshold of nuclear use," said Hoffmann. The global trend towards violence, especially by states facing internal turmoil, demands greater international vigilance, according to Tellis. The fact that both countries are nuclear powers "makes the conventional balances all the more important. But the fact remains that neither side has a decisive conventional edge in a short war," said Tellis. - Drones on the frontline - Like other modern conflicts, this one confirmed the "widespread" use of drones for warfare, according to Oishee Majumdar from British intelligence firm Janes. Israel Aerospace Industries' exploding drones Harop and Harpy, as well as reconnaissance drone Heron were used by India, Majumdar told AFP. According to specialist site Military Balance, India also deployed Indian drones Nishant and Drishti. Indian media said New Delhi also used French SCALP and Indian BrahMos cruise missiles, and AASM Hammer bombs developed by France's Safran. The Pakistani army used Songar drones developed by Turkey's Asisguard, according to Janes. Military Balance said Islamabad was also armed with Chinese combat and reconnaissance drones -- CH-3 and CH-4, Wing Loong -- and Turkey's Akinci and TB2 drones. - Chinese neutrality? - At the start of the conflict, China urged restraint from both sides and promised to play a "constructive role". But experts say Beijing has clearly picked a side. China said it considered Pakistan an "ironclad friend" and that it "understands Pakistan's legitimate security concerns", said Chietigj Bajpaee from think tank Chatham House. Bajpaee also said that "over 80 percent of Pakistan's arms imports over the last five years have come from China". "Beijing supplies Islamabad with key systems" including the HQ-9/P surface-to-air missile system, the LY-80 medium-range air defence and FM-90 defence systems, said John Spencer, an ex-US army officer and researcher at the Modern War Institute. But Islamabad's "reliance on Chinese exports has created a brittle illusion of strength", said Spencer, adding that the systems are "designed to provide layered protection" but "failed" against India's strikes last week. - Rafale jet claims - Pakistan claims to have shot down five Indian fighter jets, including three advanced French Rafale aircraft, all of which were in Indian airspace at the time. India has not disclosed any losses. Rafale maker Dassault did not comment. According to a European military source, it is "very unlikely" that three Rafales were destroyed, but "credible" that at least one was. Analysts suggest that Indian aircraft were shot down by a Chinese air-to-air missile, the PL-15E, with a range of 145 kilometres (90 miles) in the version acquired by Islamabad, and whose debris was found in Indian territory. "India lost at least one Rafale to a Pakistani J-10C firing a PL-15 air-to-air missile in an ultra-long-range air engagement," said Carnegie's Tellis. This type of missile can target a position while remaining undetected "until its own radar is activated a few dozen kilometres away, or a few seconds" from its target, according to a French fighter pilot interviewed by AFP. "You can't escape it". - AFP
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India-Pakistan: Conflict with no clear winner
Paris, France: A ceasefire between India and Pakistan has calmed fears of all-out war and despite conflicting claims, experts say no clear victor emerged in the brief conflict between the nuclear-armed foes. No clear winner Both South Asian countries claim to have achieved their goals in their worst conflict since 1999, without admitting significant losses. Four days of intense fighting began last Wednesday when India launched strikes against what it described as "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan. India claims Pakistan backs the militants it says were behind an April attack in which 26 people were killed in Kashmir -- a charge Islamabad denies. "If victory is defined by who lost the most manned aircraft, then India certainly lost this one," said Ashley Tellis of the Carnegie think tank. "But India also succeeded in effectively interdicting a range of Pakistani surface targets and imposing significant costs on Pakistan," Tellis told AFP. "Both sides continue to claim air-to-air kills, but clear evidence remains unavailable at the time of writing," said Fabian Hoffmann from the University of Oslo. "What stands out is the extensive use of conventional long-range strike systems by both sides to target military infrastructure deep within enemy territory, including sites near their capitals," he added. Nuclear powers While slow to begin with, the international community, including the United States, eventually intervened, alarmed by the possibility of further escalation. Hoffmann said the bitter foes showed little restraint despite the absence of "deliberate strikes on critical civilian infrastructure". "Any shift in that direction would... potentially bring the conflict closer to the threshold of nuclear use," said Hoffmann. The global trend towards violence, especially by states facing internal turmoil, demands greater international vigilance, according to Tellis. The fact that both countries are nuclear powers "makes the conventional balances all the more important. But the fact remains that neither side has a decisive conventional edge in a short war," said Tellis. Drones on the frontline Like other modern conflicts, this one confirmed the "widespread" use of drones for warfare, according to Oishee Majumdar from British intelligence firm Janes. Israel Aerospace Industries' exploding drones Harop and Harpy, as well as reconnaissance drone Heron were used by India, Majumdar told AFP. According to specialist site Military Balance, India also deployed Indian drones Nishant and Drishti.
Business Insider
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
On Holding CEO: Our DTC channel has grown stronger than wholesale
In an interview on CNBC's Mad Money, Martin Hoffmann said the On brand is in a 'really strong position.' 'We have done a lot of work to earn pricing power and we will use it,' he noted. According to Hoffmann, the company had its strongest month ever in April, despite the macro uncertainty. Protect Your Portfolio Against Market Uncertainty Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>>
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends National Health Investors Stockholders Vote FOR Both of Land & Buildings' Director Nominees
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, 'Land & Buildings'), a significant stockholder of National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) ('NHI' or the 'Company'), announced that a leading independent proxy advisory firm, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ('ISS'), has joined Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC ('Glass Lewis') in recommending that stockholders vote 'FOR' the election of Land & Buildings' independent nominees – Jim Hoffmann and Adam Troso – to the Company's Board of Directors (the 'Board') at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the '2025 Annual Meeting'), scheduled for May 21, 2025. In its report, ISS supported Land & Buildings' case for change, stating: 1 'Overall, the board's approach to corporate governance has been remarkably reactive and defensive. Many of the board's governance-related actions took place under Jobe's tenure as nominating/governance committee chair, a decade-plus period that ended in April 2024.' '…it is unlikely that the profitability of its [National Healthcare Corp. ('NHC')] relationship or the quality of NHI's own board governance will improve without reducing the ties between board members and NHC. The dissident has made a case for change. ' ISS highlighted the Board's track record of poor governance, stating: ' Jobe also presided over a long series of corporate governance missteps at NHI during his decade-plus tenure as nominating/governance committee chair.' '…the board's governance gaffes and reactive reversals do not inspire confidence among its shareholders.' ISS also detailed concerns with the long-standing and interconnected relationships with NHC, stating: 'The board would benefit from fewer directors with ties to NHC.' ' Adams' ties to NHC could not be clearer —he is its board chair, and has been since 2009.' 'It is theoretically possible that NHC's high coverage ratio is due to management, though the far more likely explanation is that NHC simply enjoys far more favorable lease terms from NHI.' 'The board established a special committee on Aug. 2, 2024 to oversee the NHC lease renewal. The existence of the committee was first publicly disclosed on Jan. 8, 2025, and its full membership disclosed on March 28, 2025. The above details likely matter little to shareholders, because as of the end of April 2025, the committee had yet to convene a meeting.' ISS outlined the strong qualifications of Land & Buildings' director candidates, noting: 'In addition to their independence, both Hoffmann and Troso appear to have relevant experience. Hoffmann has served on the board of three REITs, and Troso has experience with real estate transactions and corporate governance, from his time as an investment banker.' Independent proxy advisor Glass Lewis also supported Land & Buildings' case for change in its report last week, stating: 2 '[Robert Adams and Jimmy Jobe's] prolonged tenure and historical ties to NHC continue to raise legitimate questions about their ability to provide fully objective oversight in connection with one of the Company's most sensitive and strategically significant leases. ' '…shareholder confidence in the outcome of the NHC lease renewal, and in the board's governance posture more broadly, would be better served by more substantive change.' '… ongoing concerns regarding legacy relationships and board independence remain unresolved...' Land & Buildings Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Jonathan Litt stated: 'The recommendation from ISS for both of our nominees Jim Hoffmann and Adam Troso – following the same conclusion from Glass Lewis last week – further validates our case that independent oversight and objectivity is urgently needed in the NHI boardroom. Notably, we are encouraged that ISS has also recognized the best path to improved governance and profitability involves reducing the NHI Board's ties to NHC. NHI stockholders deserve a Board free from conflicts of interest and fully committed to maximizing value. We believe this starts by introducing new voices and addressing the corporate governance issues that have long hindered progress in the Company's boardroom for decades. If elected, Jim and Adam will bring true independence, renewed accountability and fresh perspectives necessary to help transform NHI for the benefit of all stockholders.' Land & Buildings urges you to vote on the GOLD proxy card or GOLD voting instruction form TODAY to elect Jim Hoffmann and Adam Troso. Should you have any questions or need assistance with voting, please contact Saratoga Proxy Consulting, LLC at (888) 368-0379 or (212) 257-1311 or by email at info@ Copies of our definitive proxy materials and other important information relating to our solicitation can be found at PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT. PLEASE SIGN, DATE, AND MAIL THE GOLD PROXY CARD OR GOLD VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM TODAY! *** Additional Information Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC, together with the other participants in its proxy solicitation (collectively, 'Land & Buildings'), has filed a definitive proxy statement and accompanying GOLD universal proxy card with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') to be used to solicit proxies with respect to the election of Land & Buildings' slate of highly qualified director candidates at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the 'Annual Meeting') of National Health Investors, Inc., a Maryland corporation ('NHI' or the 'Company'). Stockholders are advised to read the proxy statement and any other documents related to the solicitation of stockholders of the Company in connection with the Annual Meeting because they contain important information, including information relating to the participants in Land & Buildings' proxy solicitation. These materials and other materials filed by Land & Buildings with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies are available at no charge on the SEC's website at The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents filed by Land & Buildings with the SEC are also available, without charge, by directing a request to Land & Buildings' proxy solicitor, Saratoga Proxy Consulting, at its toll-free number (888) 368-0379 or via email at info@ Disclaimer The views expressed are those of Land & Buildings as of the date referenced and are subject to change at any time based on market or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice. The information provided in this material should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. It should not be assumed that investments in such securities have been or will be profitable.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The 1 Sign A Coffee Expert Wants You To Look For On The Pack
Good news for coffee lovers – studies increasingly suggest the drink might be good for your heart, mind, and even gut health when drunk in moderation. Perhaps that's why GI surgeon Dr Karan Rajan, who has previously extolled the virtues of coffee for, er, regularity, spoke to coffee legend James Hoffmann on his health podcast Dr Karan Explores recently. 'If you were in the supermarket on the hunt for a good-quality coffee,' the surgeon asked, 'what things should you look for on the back of the pack?' James' answer relied on six (OK, or eight) digits found on the back, or bottom, of good coffee. 'In an ideal world, you'd want a 'roasted on' date,' the coffee expert advised. This tells you exactly when the people who roasted your beans did their jobs. 'Generally speaking, this will immediately tell you if it's a speciality coffee or not, because most commercially produced coffee will not have a 'roasted on' date; it'll have a 'best before' date.' Hoffmann added that he'd recommend buying whole beans and grinding them at home if possible. Abyss Coffee Roasters agrees, writing on their site that, 'The roast date should be stated clearly on any bag of speciality coffee.' They add, 'If you can't find it, ask the retailer or roaster – but that may be a red flag, since this is a basic piece of information that's important for knowing how fresh a coffee is.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Karan Rajan (MRCS MBBS BSc) (@drkaranrajan) Hoffmann has spoken about the issue before on his YouTube channel, suggesting that supermarkets 'hate' roasting dates on their packs as they might shorten the products' shelf life in the eyes of some customers. Still, he shared in the same clip, fresher is not always better, especially if you're making espresso. 'As final guidance for whole bean coffee, anything that's a kind of light, medium roast, I think is generally fine fout to six to eight weeks after roasting,' he says. 'If it's a darker roast, I would say maybe for to six weeks maximum.' I Added 2 Cupboard Staples To My Coffee And I Can't Get Enough Of It I Asked Coffee Experts How To Make Café-Level Cuppas At Home (Without Fancy Tools) The 1 Spice You Should Add To Your Coffee For Better Health
