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India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pak rebuilds 15 terror camps in 90 days after Op Sindoor, Intel warning issued
While Indian forces continue to mount aggressive counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism shows no signs of abating. Fresh intelligence inputs have revealed that Pakistan is actively aiding major terror outfits in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed during India's recent Operation the last 90 days alone, more than 15 terror camps and launchpads have reportedly come up across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Intelligence sources say these camps are being rebuilt with the help of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and other government agencies, which are not only sympathetic to the terrorists killed in Indian strikes but are now fully backing efforts to revive their hard by Indian forces, these terrorists are now utilising new methods and advanced technologies to evade surveillance and bolster militant capabilities. The camps are being reconstructed in key locations, including Kel, Shardi, Dudhniyal, Athmuqam, Jura, Lipa Valley, Tandapani, Nayyali, Jankot, and Chakothi. Additionally, four launchpads along the International Border in the Jammu region along Masroor, Chaprar, and a drone center at Shakargarh are also being reactivated, according to reports. This time, Pakistan-based terrorists are spreading in a wider area and avoiding concentration to evade detection by Indian forces. As India has been maintaining that Operation Sindoor is on, these terrorists fear more strikes from the forces. In order to avoid mass casualties, the terrorists are now building smaller camps accommodating approximately two dozen terrorists in a camp. The number earlier used to be five times higher in a single camp. The movement pattern of these terrorists is also changed according to sources. They are now including more women and children in their camps to use them as shields. The training is more technologically advanced with use of drones and surveillance equipment. These camps are located in densely forested areas and are reportedly equipped with radar camouflage, satellite masking, and other advanced tools. According to intelligence assessments, the ISI has allocated over PKR 100 crore to support this rebuild. Post-Operation Sindoor, top commanders from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), The Resistance Front (TRF), and senior ISI officials have held multiple strategy meetings to chart out new terrorists are restructuring their operational leadership, procuring new weapons, and trying to resume recruitment efforts both in Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir. There has been a significant drop in new terrorist recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir amid intense counter terror operations by the forces. - Ends
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Epstein Distraction' Backfires? Tulsi, Trump Allies Slam Obama Amid Cover-Up Claims
As calls grow louder for the full release of Epstein's files, President Trump is dismissing the uproar as yet another "witch hunt." Reports alleging Epstein's attendance at Trump's wedding and a birthday card from Trump have only intensified scrutiny. In a dramatic twist, the White House shifted focus toward Obama, with DNI Tulsi Gabbard denying intel links to Epstein and dropping a declassified GOP report accusing Obama's team of lying about Russian interference. Though the report admits Russia did meddle, it casts doubt on how intel reached that conclusion. Tulsi's surprise press appearance, along with press secretary Karoline Leavitt's media blame game, has sparked backlash online. Critics are calling it a desperate "Epstein distraction stunt" as legal shields still protect both Trump and Obama for actions taken in office. Read More
Los Angeles Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
A historian of fascism is asked whether this was week was a turning point
Do you remember that day in March 2020 — five years and several eternities ago — when Tom Hanks tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA announced they were suspending their season and profound upheaval suddenly seemed inevitable? I've felt echoes of that feeling the past few days, as downtown businesses boarded up their windows and the facts on the ground grew ever more fantastical. Are we at the edge of some irreparable rupture in American democracy? Or is this just another strange and absurd chapter in a long series of them? On Sunday, the president sent federalized National Guard troops into a city against the will of the state's governor for the first time in 60 years. On Thursday, California's senior senator was tackled to the ground by federal agents and handcuffed at a news conference. Hundreds of active duty Marines were sent into the Los Angeles area, where for days they appeared to be performing heavily armed training exercises on what looked like a high school sports field. (A looming scoreboard, palm trees and jacaranda blooms were all visible behind their riot shields, according to a social media post from the U.S. Northern Command.) The president and the governor are having a momentous fight about constitutional rights in the courts, and flaming each other with insults and photoshopped memes on Truth Social and X. The ICE raids have thrown some Angelenos into a state of fear and virtual hiding. But for many others, ordinary life continues apace. Mayor Karen Bass has repeatedly cautioned that L.A. is being treated like 'a grand experiment' — a testing ground for President Trump to see if he can usurp the authority of Democratic mayors or governors in other states. Warning signs of democratic breakdown have been pointed out by scholars and Trump's critics since he took office for his first term in 2017 — so much so that many have grown numb to them. Has this week been any different? I called Federico Finchelstein, a historian of fascism and dictatorships who chairs the history department at the New School for Social Research in New York, to ask whether he saw this week as a turning point for the country. Finchelstein characterized Trump's federalizing of the California National Guard as a clear turn toward authoritarianism. He cited the move, along with attacks on the press and the judiciary and the manhandling of Sen. Alex Padilla on Thursday, as assaults on democratic norms that 'create the conditions for a further erosion of democracy.' But he hesitated about categorizing recent events as a turning point. It's hard while living in the middle of history to know precisely where you stand, he explained. 'It's very difficult to know what is the exact outcome of this sort of militarization of politics,' Finchelstein said. 'What we know is that democracy is at the other end, and this path is towards either disabling, denigrating or even destroying democracy. It's hard to know where it ends.' The outcome would also depend on more than Trump's next move, according to the historian. History has shown that when anti-democratic attempts are met with institutional and public resistance, they are less likely to succeed, Finchelstein said. 'In other words, this is not the end of the story,' he told me. A selection of the very best reads from The Times' 143-year archive. Have a great weekend, from the Essential California team Julia Wick, staff writerKevinisha Walker, multiplatform editor How can we make this newsletter more useful? Send comments to essentialcalifornia@ Check our top stories, topics and the latest articles on
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Alejandro Theodoro Orellana? Man arrested for aiding distribution of ‘bionic shield' masks to LA protesters
The FBI has arrested a man accused of playing a key role in organizing violent anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles. Alejandro Theodoro Orellana was taken into custody Thursday morning and now faces a federal charge of conspiracy to commit civil disorder, according to U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli revealed on X. Also Read: Why US judge ruled Trump's deployment of National Guard in California was illegal Alejandro Theodoro Orellana is a 29-year-old man from East Los Angeles who was arrested by the FBI on June 12, 2025, on suspicion of conspiracy to commit civil disorder. Federal authorities allege that Orellana distributed face shields and police-style masks to suspected rioters during a protest in Los Angeles that turned violent earlier in the week. Orellana was charged with conspiracy to commit civil disorder after he allegedly gave out gas masks and riot shields to protesters on Tuesday. A video showed people running up to a Ford F-150 as a woman in the back handed out the gear. Authorities believe Orellana was driving the truck, as reported by the Daily Mail. The unidentified woman was seen handing out 'bionic shield' branded masks and riot shields to the protestors alongside Orellana while the National Guard was stationed nearby. The two seem to be travelling with a group of individuals. However, it is yet to be verified if the group was affiliated with any organization. Also Read: What is 9th Circuit Court of Appeals? Order that reinstates Trump can keep National Guard in LA In talks with Fox News, Essayli shared that the riots 'appear' to be 'well-orchestrated, coordinated and well-funded.' He continued, 'We have made it a huge priority to try to identify, locate and arrest those who are involved in organizing, supporting, funding or facilitating these riots that they're going on.' He added, 'We want to understand who these people are and where these organizations are coming from.' The video surfaced as President Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to help restore order. Following Orellana's arrest, the Department of Homeland Security is also stepping up its efforts to address the unrest. Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told The Post, 'Secretary Noem's message to the LA rioters is clear: you will not stop us or slow us down.' She added, 'ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.'
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
5 affordable SPF serums for your skincare routine if you're over face creams
If you're tired of thick, heavy sun creams or want to avoid pesky white cast, a skincare expert has recommended using an SPF serum instead - so we found 5 affordable ones to try There's an easier way apply sun cream to your face - and it's not in a face cream. The newest sun block on the block comes in serum form and it's everywhere. With so many brands offering different types of SPF face creams, SPF serums are taking over - but what's the difference? If you'd rather avoid a thick SPF face cream, an SPF serum offers a great alternative, and could incorporate into your makeup routine a lot easier too, thanks to its lightweight texture. According to consultant dermatologist, Dr Derrick Phillips, there are a number benefits of using a serum SPF. He said: "SPF serums usually have less chance of leaving a white cast than traditional sunscreen formulations, because their formulations minimise the visible residue that most sunscreens are associated with. "They're also lightweight and fast-absorbing, and often contain additional ingredients that benefit the skin, such as vitamins and antioxidants. Some also include ingredients that offer additional benefits, such as helping to address premature ageing, as well as brightening and hydrating the skin," as reported by Who What Wear. Beauty brands such as Nivea, L'Oreal, The Ordinary and Hello Sunday to name a few have joined the hype and delivered sun protection packed with skin-loving benefits. These new products promise hydration and brightening as well as sun protection. Sunscreen acts as a shield for your skin cells and protects your skin from damage, and a high factor gives you the best chance of protection. Dr Phillips added: "Serum SPF can be as effective as a traditional SPF formula, especially if you choose one with a high factor. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! "Like traditional SPFs, you do need to ensure you are applying and reapplying enough product to get the full UV protective benefits. Serum SPF should be the last step in your skincare routine [they are under-makeup SPFs], and applied liberally to the face and neck." We've handpicked a few of the most popular SPF serums out there... Nivea Sun Face 2in1 Daily Primer Face Serum SPF50+ Nivea Sun Face 2in1 Daily Primer Face Serum SPF50+ promises immediate protection against UVA/UVB rays, providing noticeably smooth skin and preparing it for a flawless and prolonged make-up finish, as it also acts as a primer, making it the perfect base for makeup. The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum - £12.64, was 15.80 With a sheer, blendable finish, The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum shields your skin from harmful UV exposure, while delivering a smooth, radiant glow. Infused with a blend of hydrators, the serum quenches your complexion to leave it feeling super soft. Hello Sunday SPF 50 Hydrating and Brightening Vitamin C Serum - £18.40, was £23.00 Designed to simplify your daily skincare routine, the Hello Sunday SPF 50 Hydrating and Brightening Vitamin C Serum combines your daily serum, moisturiser and sunscreen, all in one. Enriched with antioxidants, brightening Vitamin C and hydrating Hyaluronic acid, it targets dullness, moisture loss and premature signs of aging, for plumper, nourished and more radiant skin, instantly and over time. Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Skinscreen Serum- £38 Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Skinscreen Serum is an ultra-lightweight product that melts seamlessly into the skin to deliver a radiant glow and shield from damaging UV rays. Bursting with complexion-caring ingredients, it's packed with pink algae extract which increases firmness, smooths and reduces the appearance of dark spots alongside brightening vitamin C. Garnier Ambre Solaire Super Uv Invisible Face Serum SPF 50+ - £6.99 was £14 Garnier Ambre Solaire Super Uv Invisible Face Serum SPF 50+ offers comfortable daily wear with very high SPF 50+ protection against UVB, UVA & long UVA. Developed for sensitive skin, it helps fight against external aggressions and skin pollution.
