Frank

Chief Advisor to Senior Officials, MA Pol. Science, Bradford University.

[Narramuss @narramuss]

US & Iran sign deal ahead of schedule

Both countries have remotely signed their memorandum of understanding to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and the agreement is now in effect

#Iran #Pakistan #Trump #Russia

[Narramuss @narramuss]

Trump appears determined to seize every opportunity to embarrass PM Modi on the global stage

#India #BJP #Modi #Congress

[Narramuss @narramuss]

The US president lamented “the great antipathy” b/w the Ukrainian & Russian leaders that made it difficult to reach a settlement, and vowed to do what he could

#Ukraine #Russia #Teump

[NK NEWS @nknewsorg]

VIDEO: Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping attended a special cultural performance in Pyongyang on Monday evening, capping the first day of Xi's state visit to North Korea.

The two leaders hailed the countries' "invincible" friendship at a banquet earlier in the day, following wide-ranging talks on expanding economic ties.

[Narramuss @narramuss]

2026 FIFA World Cup: Biggest, Wildest & Most Unpredictable Tournament Ever?
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be unlike any tournament before it. With 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities, and games across the US, Canada, and Mexico, football’s biggest event is set to test favourites, dark horses, superstars, and underdogs like never before

From Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham to Erling Haaland & Lionel Messi, and from Spain, France, England, & Argentina to Japan, Senegal, Norway, & Ivory Coast - this World Cup has all the ingredients to reshape football’s future

#FIFAWorldCup2026 #WorldCup2026 #Football #Soccer #FIFA #Mbappe #Bellingham #Haaland #Messi #EnglandFootball #FranceFootball #ArgentinaFootball #SpainFootball #JapanFootball #SenegalFootball #NorwayFootball #IvoryCoast #FootballAnalysis #SportsAnalysis #WorldCupPredictions

[Narramuss @narramuss]

President Trump claimed Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US strikes on Tuesday

Iran denied responsibility, with Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi telling Al Jazeera that Tehran was not behind the attack

#Iran #Pakistan #Trump

[Narramuss @narramuss]

The crew of a US Apache attack helicopter shot down by Iran was rescued by a drone-boat known as Corsair [autonomous]

The Corsair, unveiled in Oct 2024, is 24 feet long. It can travel 1,000 nautical miles, carry 1,000 pounds and hit speeds greater than 35 knots

#Iran #Trump #Pakistan

[Narramuss @narramuss]

A Sudanese man in his 30s was arrested after a knife attack in North Belfast on Monday night

The victim suffered severe head and neck injuries but survived

The incident sparked anti-immigration protests and unrest, with reports of attacks on properties housing asylum seekers

#Belfast #Immigration #Pakistan

[Narramuss @narramuss]

PAYING TAXES TO A STATE THAT NO LONGER DELIVERS
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When citizens pay taxes, they expect the state to deliver security, justice, education, healthcare, and basic services

But when public institutions collapse/ underperform while taxes keep rising, people begin to question the purpose of the state itself

#Taxation #SocialContract #Governance #PublicServices #Accountability #Narramus

[Narramuss @narramuss]

Israel-Iran War: Update

Israel's overnight attacks on Iran coordinated with the US - Maariv

Israel targeted Iranian military, not energy sector, ambassador to US says

The Israeli War Cabinet is expected to convene at 11a.m. on Monday, following the latest Iranian missile barrage

#Iran #Israel #Pakistan

[Narramuss @narramuss]

Xi arrives in Pyongyang, welcomed by Kim

First visit to DPRK in 7 years

#China #Russia #Korea

[Narramuss @narramuss]

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao, Phillipines, on Monday

Killing at least 15 people, destroying buildings, and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

#Phillipines #Earthquake

[Narramuss @narramuss]

Pak's rapid deployment of 6 earth-observation satellites in just 16 months has significantly expanded its surveillance reach

Indian space officials now fear that Pak with this enhanced capability can now monitor Indian territory so intensively that "they watch India more than India does," placing virtually every inch of the country under constant observation

#Pakistan #India #Space

[The Daily CPEC @TheDailyCPEC]

🚨BREAKING: Saudi Arabia has finalized billion-dollar investments in Pakistan's ports, minerals, real estate, and highways, poised to massively boost development and employment once funds arrive.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first trip to North Korea in seven years, amid major developments in Pyongyang’s military programme.

🔗: https://t.co/AJS1GikCCn

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

SpaceX was less than 10 people back then. We didn’t even have office furniture.

[Micah🌹 @irizaxnx]

When your partner finally master this move after weeks of practice 😭🤲

[Narramuss @narramuss]

An Israeli official confirmed that the Air Force struck a petrochemical plant in Iran

The strike occurred at a distance of approx 1,300 kms from Israel

#Iran #Trump #Pakistan

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The Open Page | Ep 33 | Love, Marriage, and Dreams - The World of Urdu Digests
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In the previous episode, we revisited the nostalgia, popularity, and cultural impact of Urdu women’s digests in Pak

In this episode, we explore the major themes that made these digests so deeply popular across generations: love, marriage, family dynamics, and social expectations

#UrduDigest #WomenDigest #KhawateenDigest #ShuaaDigest #PakeezaDigest

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The Open Page | Ep 32 | Women’s Digests - A Shared Memory of Pakistani Women
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Urdu women’s digests were more than magazines; they were emotional companions, shared memories, and a quiet cultural space for millions of Pakistani women

This episode revisits the nostalgia of monthly digests, the thrill of waiting for the next installment, the fictional characters that became part of our lives, and the powerful role these magazines played in shaping reading habits, emotions, and women’s literary culture in Pak

#UrduDigest #KhawateenDigest #ShuaaDigest #PakeezaDigest #KiranDigest #UrduLiterature #PakistaniWomen #WomenDigest #PakistaniCulture