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Trade, water and airspace: How India put pressure on Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack
## The Indian Response to the Terror Attack in Pahalgam: Trade, Water, and Airspace ### The Beginning 26 tourists from 13 Indian states were killed in a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. A representative of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the Resistance Front (TRF), claimed responsibility. A series of strategic retaliatory measures that targeted trade, water sharing, and airspace agreements were initiated after India held Pakistan accountable for supporting cross-border terrorism. [The New Indian Express] and [AP News]) ---
By Krypton about a year ago in Journal
Some things about life
Life Quotes, Life Sayings: If there's one thing about life, it's that it comes to you fast! We can experience a lot in a very short time, including all the good times, the rough patches, and everything in between. But it's comforting to know that we're not walking this life alone. We've even compiled a list of the best life quotes to prove it! Because knowing that others are feeling the same way can get you far. You only live once, but if you live it right, once is enough. You can live a thousand years with the love you get in life, but you can't live a single day with the neglect you get from a few people. If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you will never enjoy the sunshine. If you love life, don't waste time, because time is made of life. Middle class is a curse, a life lived by adaptation from birth. We should live each day as if it were our last. Happiness is the feeling of strength growing - of overcoming resistance. Don't go where there is a path, go where there is no path and leave a trail. If people knew how hard I worked to master myself, it wouldn't seem so great. The tragedy of life is that we grow old too soon and wise too late. Work for the people, not for the purpose of becoming a leader. One day the people will make you a leader. Fulfilling dreams is not the only goal of life, so do not abandon your dreams, take them with you, life without dreams is meaningless. The day a person's mind gets tired, that's the day he dies. All life is a test. More tests to make you the best. There are no regrets in life, only lessons. Life is like a flower. And honey is a good nest. Life is a close companion of death.
By Arfan Raihenabout a year ago in Journal
The Wake-Up Year
The Wake-Up Year At sixteen, Jordan was the definition of wasted potential. Smart? Yes. Teachers always said he had “a sharp mind.”
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Journal
Bayt al-Hikmah: Where Stars of Knowledge Once Shone
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Baghdad emerged as a center of intellectual and economic excellence. One of the most iconic examples of their support for scientific advancement was the famous library of Baghdad, Bayt al-Hikmah—known in English as the House of Wisdom. From around the 5th to at least the 9th century, its collection was considered the largest in the world. The halls of this institution were always abuzz with the presence of prominent scholars of the time.
By Riham Rahman about a year ago in Journal
The Hidden Mission of Star Seeds – Are They Here to Awaken Humanity?
I've always felt like I don't belong here. The world's chaos and suffering don't make sense. As a child, I'd look at the stars and feel a deep longing for home. Years later, I found out I'm a Star Seed.
By Wilson Igbasiabout a year ago in Journal
Global Politics in May 2025: A Comprehensive Overview
Middle East: Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term, the situation in Gaza has deteriorated markedly. Despite initial promises to foster peace and redevelopment, the U.S. administration's focus has shifted towards Iran. A ceasefire collapsed in March, leading to renewed Israeli bombardments and a severe humanitarian crisis. Israel has imposed a total blockade for 60 days, halting aid and goods, resulting in rising malnutrition and imminent famine, as reported by the World Food Program and UN experts. Over 90% of Gaza’s population is displaced, with more than 50,000 deaths since the conflict reignited after Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. International outcry, including from the UN and Saudi Arabia, labels Israel’s actions as ethnic cleansing. However, Israel remains defiant, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and high-ranking officials asserting that military goals trump humanitarian concerns. While Trump plans a diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia to push for normalization with Israel, Saudi resistance persists in the absence of progress for Palestinians.
By samoresh deabout a year ago in Journal
What is a humanitarian corridor? Where else in the world is there such a corridor?
The issue of ‘humanitarian corridors’ is not new in the world. There have been examples of such corridors being provided in various war-torn countries of the world before. However, there are many questions about how much benefit they have brought.
By Antorasinabout a year ago in Journal
Petals and Footsteps
Petals and Footsteps In the hush of a spring morning, beneath a sky still brushing sleep from its eyes, a tiny seed nestled into the soil. The ground, damp with promise and old stories, held it close like a lullaby. Above, the wind whispered lullabies through the leaves, while deep within, something stirred—a whisper of life, a dream taking root. Just beyond the garden wall, in a quiet nursery wrapped in pastel hues and lullabies, a child was born.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Journal
Beltane
The garden smells like warm earth. The sky is hot. I bury the jawbone of a sheep for Beltane, although I do not know why I feel compelled to do so.
By Elle Schillereffabout a year ago in Journal
The Clay Jar Hustle
The Clay Jar Hustle Amara's fingers were covered in mud. Not the kind you trudge through on a rainy day—but the soft, silky kind that clung to your skin when you were shaping something beautiful. She sat cross-legged in the corner of her small studio apartment, a wheel spinning before her, a half-formed vase wobbling like a newborn calf. Outside, the buzz of city life continued without her. But inside, in that cluttered, clay-dusted room, Amara was somewhere else entirely.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Journal
Only-Child Syndrome
Only-child syndrome is a term I made up. A half-joke I tell when I do something too independent, too stubborn, too me. It’s a punchline, mostly. A shared nod between friends who also grew up alone. But behind it, there’s a kind of ache we don’t talk about.
By Elleabout a year ago in Journal
The Voice in the Wind
The Voice in the Wind In the quiet village of Elowen, where wind whispered through silver-leafed trees and stars gleamed like watchful eyes, lived a girl named Mira. She was known for her kindness, her gentle voice, and her ever-curious heart. But more than anything, Mira was known for one thing she lacked: discernment.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Journal