A new research paper finds recurring authoritarian patterns shared by Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler, especially the use of falsehoods as a political tool, while stressing that the comparison does not make Trump “another Hitler” and that the scale and context of the two cases differ enormously.
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By Fazal Khaliq SWAT: A heartbreaking incident occurred on Monday evening in the Chaliyar village...
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By Fazal Khaliq SWAT: At least five people, including four children, lost their lives in...
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SWAT: A tragic day in Swat saw one man killed and 15 others injured in two separate accidents on...
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Fazal Khaliq SWAT: A devastating flood in the Swat River on Friday has claimed the lives of at...
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“The Shattered Lens: Israel’s Misunderstanding of Iran and the Changing Power Dynamics in the Middle East” explores how Israel’s miscalculations about Iran’s military capabilities led to the unprecedented missile and drone attack on April 13-14, 2024. This attack shattered Israel’s sense of invincibility, highlighting the vulnerability of its defense systems. The paper analyzes how this shift in regional power dynamics is redefining Israel’s influence, with global reactions emphasizing the erosion of its deterrence and the rise of Iran as a significant force in the Middle East.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed ICIMOD as a technical partner for its Building Adaptation and Resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (BARHKH) initiative, launched in December 2023. With $6.52 million in funding, the initiative aims to reduce climate-induced hazards such as floods and landslides in Bhutan and Nepal. Switzerland contributes CHF 2 million and shares its expertise in disaster risk management. The project seeks to strengthen regional resilience, enhance early warning systems, and reduce disaster risks by building capacity and promoting climate-resilient investments.
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SWAT: The Swat Scouts Open Group (SSOG), a pioneering organization focused on youth character...
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By Arshad Jan SWAT: Labourers and daily wage workers in Swat expressed on Tuesday that despite it...
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SWAT: Religious scholars and educators in Islamic seminaries (Madrassas) emphasized the importance...
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Snow blankets Kalam and suburbs, creating a magical sight. “It’s a sight to behold,” says Mohammad Ali, a local. Meanwhile, heavy rain hits lowlands, sparking flooding worries. “The rainfall has been quite heavy,” says resident Fatima Khan. Residents brace for wintry conditions across the region.
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By Fazal Khaliq SWAT: Elders from Kalam and Utror valleys clarified on Friday that they were not...
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