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  As of May 19, 2025, Balochistan continues to experience significant unrest, marked by escalating violence, separatist declarations, and human rights concerns. 🧨 Recent Attacks and Security Developments Car Bombing in Qillah Abdullah : On May 18, a car bomb exploded near a market in Qillah Abdullah, Balochistan, killing four people and injuring 20 others. The explosion also damaged nearby shops and a paramilitary building. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion falls on Baloch separatists, who often target civilians and security forces in the region. AP News +1 The Times of India +1 Extrajudicial Killings : Renowned Baloch car racer Tariq Baloch has reportedly been killed in what has been condemned as part of Pakistan’s controversial "kill and dump" policy in the troubled region of Balochistan. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has vocally denounced the act, describing it as part of a disturbing pattern of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial ...

  Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, served as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 2013 until his death on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere. His papacy was marked by a focus on humility, social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental advocacy. ​ Wikipedia 🕊️ Final Days and Death In early 2025, Pope Francis faced significant health challenges, including a severe respiratory infection and pneumonia, which required hospitalization. He was discharged on March 23, 2025, after a lengthy recovery. On Easter Sunday, April 20, he made his last public appearance, delivering a final blessing to the crowd in St. Peter's Square. The following day, Easter Monday, he suffered a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiac arrest, resulting in his death at 07:35 local time in his residence at Domus Sanctae Ma...

  The "Pahalgam issue" refers to a series of significant developments in the Pahalgam region of Indian-administered Kashmir, culminating in a deadly terrorist attack on April 22, 2025. Here's an overview of the key events and their broader implications:​ 🧨 The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack On April 22, 2025, gunmen opened fire on tourists in the Baisaran Valley meadow near Pahalgam, resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals—25 Indian nationals and one from Nepal—and injuries to over 20 others. The militant group The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack .​ AP News +6 Wikipedia +6 Latest news & breaking headlines +6 Latest news & breaking headlines +3 Wikipedia +3 Wikipedia +3 Eyewitnesses reported that assailants specifically targeted non-Muslim tourists, raising concerns about the sectarian nature of the attack . This incident is considered one of the deadliest assaults on civilians i...

  Dark matter is one of the most fascinating and mysterious phenomena in the universe. It is a substance that makes up about 27% of the universe’s total mass and energy, yet remains entirely invisible and undetectable by conventional means. We know it exists because of its gravitational effects on ordinary (baryonic) matter, but its exact nature remains elusive. Here’s a detailed exploration of dark matter:                                                                  1. Observational Evidence for Dark Matter Galaxy Rotation Curves In the 1970s, astronomers observed something puzzling about the way galaxies rotate. When measuring the rotational speeds of stars in spiral galaxies, they found that stars at the outer edges of galaxies were moving much faster than would be expected based solely on the visible matter (suc...

  "Squid Game" is renowned for its intricate storytelling, layered symbolism, and meticulous attention to detail. Beyond the intense survival drama, the series embeds subtle elements that enrich its narrative and themes. Here's an exploration of some of these hidden details:​ Architectural Digest Decider +3 Them +3 EW.com +3 🎭 Symbolism and Artistic Influences Optical Illusion Staircases : The headquarters' gravity-defying staircases draw inspiration from M.C. Escher's "Relativity," symbolizing the endless cycle and confinement of the contestants .​ Architectural Digest +1 DailyForest +1 Artistic References : The show's production designer, Chae Kyoung-sun, incorporated elements from artists like Edvard Munch and Judy Chicago to convey themes of capitalism and greed .​ Architectural Digest +1 HuffPost UK +1 🧩 Hidden Clues and Foreshadowing Dormitory Wall Drawings : The walls of the players' dormitory feature drawings that hin...