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India–Pakistan Water & Border Crisis
Pahalgam Attack: The Spark That Lit the Fuse The blood spilled in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, wasn’t just another statistic. It was a brutal, deliberate act of terror — a massacre of 26 innocent tourists, mostly Hindu pilgrims and honeymooners, executed at gunpoint after being forced to prove their religion. The so-called "Kashmir Resistance," a shadowy puppet of Pakistan’s terror machine, turned the peaceful Baisaran meadows into a killing field. And just like that, the deadliest civilian slaughter since the 2008 Mumbai attacks reignited a crisis that now threatens to tear South Asia apart.
By Debarghya Chatterjee9 months ago in Serve
DOGE’s mass federal workforce cuts may cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year alone. AI-Generated.
Although DOGE asserts that it has saved the government $150 million from waste, fraud, and abuse, some federal workforce and policy experts believe that Elon Musk's efforts to cut costs have cost taxpayers money. The chaos of personnel changes have tanked productivity, one expert claims, costing the government billions in wasted payroll. Another person argued that fired IRS employees are no longer able to conduct audits that generate significant revenue. As Elon Musk prepares to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), his goal to rout out government waste, fraud, and abuse may have fallen short. DOGE initially promised to identify and eliminate $2 trillion in the first months of President Donald Trump's second term, but Musk drastically cut that figure down to $150 billion—only 7.5% of his original estimated savings. Some experts warn that his efforts may actually be costing the government billions in lost labor and revenue. According to calculations made by Reuters, these spending cuts have affected 260,000 federal employees who have been fired, given buyouts, or retired early since Trump's return to the White House. The Internal Revenue Service may lose up to a third of its 100,000 employees through resignations and layoffs, according to a report in The New York Times earlier this month. About 22,000 of these employees may accept Trump's most recent offer to resign. According to Max Stier, chief executive of the government efficiency and workforce nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, "We do need to have our government work better, but the approaches that have been adopted so far are taking us in the exact wrong direction." The mass exodus of federal employees may result in the government paying out fewer salaries, but it also may severely limit the amount of work that it is able to carry out, including collecting revenue from tax audits. “The end result will be that the American public will be holding the bag as Elon Musk goes back to his private enterprises.”
By md tawbar ali9 months ago in Serve
Warfare Movie Review
Modern war films have several creative choices to make; do they delve into the physical and mental degeneration of soldiers or plant the viewer into a place they would never venture? Warfare from Alex Garland and former serviceman Ray Mendoza opts for the latter approach and strikes harder than many of its contemporaries.
By Robert Cain9 months ago in Serve
Trump to Putin: “STOP!”—Former President Condemns Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv
In a rare and forceful public statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump condemned a deadly Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv, Ukraine, that killed 12 people, including two children, and injured at least 90. The attack, which marks the deadliest on the Ukrainian capital since July, has intensified international calls for de-escalation and renewed scrutiny of Trump's approach to the ongoing conflict.
By Hossain Uddin Ahamad10 months ago in Serve
German Soldiers’ Perspective on American Warfare in World War II
German Soldiers’ Perspective on American Warfare in World War II During World War II the German soldiers who fought against the Allies had varying opinions about their adversaries. While some respected the Americans for their resilience and firepower others found their tactics frustrating if not outright infuriating. A key reason for this frustration was the fundamental difference in how the two sides approached combat. American forces relied heavily on artillery and airpower before engaging in direct combat a strategy that many German soldiers perceived as unfair or dishonorable.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in Serve
A new U.S. Air Force analysis recommends continuing the development of NGAD, as well as terminating the NGAS stealth tanker program which was supposed to support the next gen fighter in contested airspace.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has recently concluded a comprehensive analysis of two major developmental programs: the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter and the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) stealth tanker. After months of internal discussions and strategic reviews, the Air Force has decided to continue the development of the NGAD while recommending the termination of the NGAS program. This decision underscores a shifting perspective on how aerial dominance and refueling strategies will evolve in contested environments, particularly in the face of growing technological advancements and budgetary constraints.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in Serve
**I've Ditched Google Chrome For This New Browser, and Couldn't Be Happier**
### Introduction A web browser is an integral part of our daily lives. Among the most popular browsers, Google Chrome has long been at the top. However, after using Chrome for years, I finally decided to switch to a new browser, and the results have exceeded my expectations. Today, I will share why I left Google Chrome for a new browser and why I am happier with my decision.
By Torikul Islam11 months ago in Serve
Pakistan marks anniversary of shooting down Indian fighter jets.
Pakistan marks anniversary of shooting down Indian fighter jets. On February 27, 2019 Pakistan marked a significant moment in its military history commemorating what it describes as a successful defense operation against Indian aggression. This event known as Operation Swift Retort is remembered as the day when the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) responded to India’s airstrikes in Balakot by engaging and shooting down two Indian fighter jets escalating tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbors. As Pakistan observes the anniversary of this event it highlights the nation’s military preparedness and resolve to defend its sovereignty. The events of February 2019 were set in motion a day earlier when Indian warplanes crossed into Pakistani airspace and dropped bombs in Balakot claiming to have targeted a terrorist training camp. India’s actions came in response to the Pulwama attack which had occurred on February 14, 2019 in which over 40 Indian paramilitary personnel were killed in a suicide bombing. India held Pakistan responsible for harboring the militant group responsible for the attack an allegation Pakistan strongly denied. The airstrikes by the Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the first aerial intrusion into Pakistani territory since the 1971 war significantly raising tensions between the two nations.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in Serve
US unfreezes $397m to track Pakistan’s F-16 operations.
US unfreezes $397m to track Pakistan’s F-16 operations. The Trump administration’s decision to unfreeze $5.3 billion in foreign aid primarily for security and counter narcotics programs has sparked significant discussion about the priorities shaping US foreign assistance. Among the released funds was $397 million for a US backed program in Pakistan designed to monitor Islamabad’s use of US made F-16 fighter jets ensuring they are deployed for counterterrorism rather than for conflicts against neighboring India. This move underscores the administration’s broader strategy of aligning aid with US national security interests while significantly reducing humanitarian assistance. Upon assuming office on January 20 President Donald Trump ordered a 90 day pause on foreign aid effectively freezing billions of dollars allocated for a range of international programs. This sweeping decision affected funding for initiatives combatting starvation deadly diseases, and large scale displacement. The freeze triggered urgent appeals from US officials and humanitarian organizations seeking exemptions to sustain crucial programs. However waivers were granted sparingly with priority given to military aid and initiatives supporting Trump’s America First policy.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in Serve
