Author: Fazal Rahim

 Ukraine would soon get the NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems that the USA uses for the protection of the White House.   On Saturday, the United States announced it would send two NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine to strengthen its fight against Russian invasion. NASAMS missile system is used by the U.S. to protect the White House. The NASAMS missile systems are part of the latest $820 million packages announced by President Joe Biden. The package also includes four-counter artillery radars and 150000 rounds of artillery ammunition. The NASAMS is a surface-to-air missile system, developed by a Norwegian company. It…

In a recent interview, Elon Musk said that due to the disruption in supply from China the Tesla Gigafactories in Texas and Berlin are ‘losing billions of dollars.’ In a conversation with Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley, a club recognized by Tesla, Musk said that Berlin and Texas factories are gigantic and need a lot of money for their smooth functioning. Musk said, “There is a ton of expense and hardy any output.” Due to the recent lockdown in China, the supply chain has been affected greatly. Tesla is among many foreign companies which depend upon products manufactured in China.…

While the gun control bill is aimed at the regulation of firearms, the Supreme Court’s judgment expands the right of American citizens to bear guns in public places by striking down a century-old New York state law. On Thursday, the gun control bill was passed in the US Senate by 65 votes to 33. In the bipartisan deal, 15 Republicans supported the bill. Although the bill is regarded as modest by many, it is to be the first major law in the last 3 decades aimed at gun control in the United States. The bill’s provisions include ‘red flag’ laws…

New study by WHO shows the worldwide impact of COVID-19 on the mental health. Cases of depression and anxiety increased by 25 percent. According to the latest data by the UN, about 1 billion people worldwide have mental health issues. The problem gets severe when the data shows that one in seven of them is a teenager. The data indicates that in recent years problem has worsened. During the first years of COVID, the number of people suffering from depression and anxiety increased by 25 percent. The cost of mental health problems is highly undermined. Suicide is the 4th biggest…

With a little hope left, the 12 years run of Julian Assange comes closer to a conclusion as the Home Secretary of the U.K. approves his extradition to United States On Friday, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel allowed the extradition of Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, to the United States where he will face various criminal charges including espionage. Julian Assange, one of the most sought-after people by the CIA, is wanted in the USA on 18 counts of releasing confidential US military records and spying. In 2010, Assange published the records of the operations by…

A U.S. citizen, also a former employee of the U.S. embassy in Russia, was jailed at a time when tensions between the two countries are at their peak due to the war in Ukraine On Thursday, a Russian court sentenced a U.S. citizen to 14 years on the charges of drug smuggling. The accused, named Marc Fogel, is a former employee of the U.S. embassy in Russia.  Marc Fogel was detained at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow in August 2021. Although he was once employed at the U.S. embassy in the past, at the time of arrest he was working for…

In a sudden move, Alexey Navalny was sent to maximum-security prison without informing his lawyer.   Vladimir Putin’s foremost critic and leader of the Russian opposition Alexey Navalny has been transferred abruptly to the maximum-security prison. No prior notice was given to his lawyer about the relocation.   The information about Navalny’s transfer came to light when his lawyer visited him in the prison and couln’t find him there. Authorities said,” there is no such convict here”. Leonid Volkov, chief of staff of Navalny informed the press about the developments stating, “Where Alexey is now, and which colony is he…

People call for restrictions on the uncontrolled sale of weapons as incidents of mass shootings rise On Saturday, thousands of people took to the streets across the United States against gun violence. In the nationwide protests, about 450 rallies were held across the country with 50000 people gathering in Washington D.C. March for Our Life, a gun safety group, organized the protest to pressurize the government to pass legislation for stricter gun control laws. In the wake of the recent mass shooting in the USA, the Biden administration is planning to pass legislation for gun control. But people are unsatisfied…

Thailand has legalized the consumption and production of cannabis on Thursday. Known for its strong anti-drug laws, Thailand is the first Asian country that has legalized cannabis. Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana or ganja, is among the most infamous and most used recreational elements. Although the consumption of cannabis in food and drinks is permitted, smoking pot is still a crime. Failure to comply with rules might result in 3 months of imprisonment or a 25000 Thai Baht fine. There has been, for some time, advocacy by various groups for the legalization of cannabis. Earlier in 2018, cannabis has…

Kevin Spacey will face sexual abuse lawsuit filed by fellow actor Anthony Rapp as a federal judge rejects his plea to dismiss the lawsuit. Anthony Rapp accuses Kevin Spacey of sexual assault, battery, and inflicting emotional distress. His suit states that Kevin Spacey grabbed his buttock, lifted him onto a bed, and placed his body partially on him. Under oath Rapp has said that there was no undressing, kissing, or sexual statement. The whole incident lasted about 2 minutes. The suit states that the incident occurred in 1986 when Anthony Rapp met Kevin Spacey at a party at Spacey’s Manhattan…