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The Empty Locker
I didn’t know his name at first. I only knew the silence. It was a Tuesday in October. The high school hallway buzzed with its usual chaos—backpacks slamming, laughter echoing, sneakers squeaking on linoleum. But one locker stayed shut. No one leaned against it. No one dropped off homework. Just a quiet space where a boy should have been.
By KAMRAN AHMADa day ago in Journal
The Suitcase in the Hallway
I didn’t pack lightly. The suitcase sat by the door for three days—half-full, then overflowing, then emptied again. I kept adding things I thought I’d need: my favorite coffee mug, the photo from last summer, the sweater that still smelled like home. Then I’d take them out, convinced they were too heavy, too sentimental, too much.
By KAMRAN AHMADa day ago in Journal
The Couple We All Watched Grow Up
I didn’t know them. But I felt like I did. For over a decade, they were part of my life—not as celebrities, but as characters in a story I watched unfold in real time. I saw them at seventeen, awkward and bright-eyed on red carpets, fumbling through interviews, hiding smiles behind their hands. I saw them navigate fame, heartbreak, and the slow, steady work of becoming adults—all while the world watched, judged, and claimed ownership of their journey.
By KAMRAN AHMADa day ago in Journal
FBI Probes Possible Terrorism Link in Deadly Austin Bar Shooting
The FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force are investigating a deadly bar shooting in Austin, Texas, that left two dead and 14 injured. Authorities are examining possible terrorism links, the suspect’s background, and the broader implications for public safety.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukuna day ago in Journal
What a 1968 Mouse Experiment Tells Us About Society
In 1968, while the human world was preoccupied with space races and social revolutions, a behavioral scientist named John B. Calhoun was building a "utopia" in a laboratory in Maryland. This utopia wasn’t for people, but for mice. Known as Universe 25, this experiment would become one of the most famous—and chilling—studies in the history of behavioral science.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun2 days ago in Journal
Modern Global Colonialism and the Echoes of the Ancient Provincial System: Is the World Still Under the Influence of a New Empire?. AI-Generated.
Special Investigation Report Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan, Journalist, Social Guardian Humanitarian: In the in-depth study of world political history and the changing context of international relations, it is clear as day that the ancient principles of the struggle for supremacy and dominance between states, which were prevalent centuries ago during the era of the Roman, Greek and Mongol empires, are still in force today in a new and modern form. If we turn the pages of ancient history, it is found that there were only two basic methods used to occupy any conquered territory. The first method was to directly make the territory a regular part of one's empire and establish its own provincial structure there and appoint its own governor and administration and take all the powers over to the center. In the other case, if a country accepted submission without military conflict, the local rulers there were maintained in their positions, but with the strict condition that they would be bound to obey every order received from the emperor and their status would be that of a mere puppet or representative. If we look closely at world politics in today's modern era, this second principle is clearly at work, where the global status of the United States has become that of a superpower that controls the majority of countries on the world map through their local rulers for its own political and military purposes. Political analysts believe that many countries in the world are apparently called sovereign and independent states, but the fabric of their foreign and domestic policies is linked to Washington's interests, and their rulers often make decisions that are approved by the chambers of world powers. Under this system, countries that try to achieve their true independence or form an independent economic and defense bloc that conflicts with American interests are tried to be derailed in various ways. History is full of incidents where American intelligence agencies intervened and overthrew popularly elected governments, or forced these countries to their knees through economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation. In Latin America, From the intervention of the CIA to the Middle East and South Asia, there are dozens of such evidences where either direct military invasions were carried out or political change was brought about by using the internal military structures of these same countries in order to install pawns there who remain loyal to the American empire. At present, on the world stage, Russia, Iran, China and North Korea are some of the prominent countries that have refused to accept this global domination and have maintained their own separate identity. The example of Iran is very important in this regard because the Iranian leadership has refused to bow down despite the economic war and all kinds of global pressure that have been going on for the past several decades and has not traded its self-determination. This is why all the attention of the United States and its peers is focused on weakening Iran because it is setting an example of a state that is determined to survive without external dictates. On the other hand, Russia and China have jointly laid the foundation for a multipolar world order that is challenging the unipolar American hegemony, while North Korea has continued to develop its defense capabilities despite all the sanctions. Through self-sufficiency, it has proven that it will not compromise on its security at any cost. If we examine the situation in the Islamic world, it is a bitter truth that under a specific global policy, the Muslim countries of the Middle East have been entangled in a web of mutual wars and contradictions from which it is becoming increasingly difficult to escape. The growing differences between Muslim countries are in fact a continuation of the same divide and rule policy, the aim of which is to paralyze their collective strength. When the United States had to withdraw from Afghanistan after a twenty-year-long war, it indirectly put the security complexities of the region on Pakistan's shoulders in order to reduce its economic and human losses. The kind of security challenges and new wave of terrorism that Pakistan is facing today are a manifestation of this change. Moreover, in order to maintain its influence in the region, the United States has made such defense agreements between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the effects of which can be very far-reaching. Foreign affairs experts believe that one of the objectives of these agreements is to If there is a direct conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the future or if American installations on Saudi soil are threatened, Pakistan could be confronted by Iran on the basis of these agreements. This situation is very sensitive for a country with nuclear power like Pakistan because on one side is the brotherly Islamic country of Iran and on the other side are economic constraints and defense promises. Pakistan's economic situation has reached a point where it is completely breathing on loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Economic experts say that if the IMF program is closed, Pakistan's economy is in danger of suffocating, and this is the economic constraint that takes away the true independence of any country when a country becomes economically dependent on another.If it is, its foreign policy decisions are not independent, but rather they become beholden to the lending institutions and the powers behind them. History is witness that economic slavery always proves to be a precursor to political slavery, and in the present era, the debt trap is doing the same thing that weapons of war did in ancient times. Now, world politics stands at a crossroads where on one side is the old model of American imperialism that wants to run the entire world through its states and governors, and on the other side are those countries that yearn to break free from this domination and live with their own pride and self-restraint. This is a very difficult time for the Muslim world because on the one hand there is the dream of Islamic unity, and on the other hand there is the bitter ground realities and the quagmire of mutual conflicts in which they have been sunk. Now it remains to be seen whether the United States will be able to maintain its grip on the world stage on a permanent basis or will other countries of the world find the courage to raise their voices against this domination like Iran, Russia and China and create a new and just global structure. Will the Muslim Ummah be able to put aside its contradictions and create a bloc that emerges as a player on the world stage instead of a pawn, or will they continue to be used against their own brothers, tied in economic and defense chains? These are the fundamental questions that today's intellectuals and journalists need to seriously consider, because the future map will be set on the basis of the decisions that today's leadership will make. If the countries of the world do not raise their voices for their true freedom and independence, history will remember them as mere unknown provinces of a great empire that had no authority or dignity of their own. Finally, an opinion. If you also agree with my research and analysis and have understood this, then take care of yourself.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan3 days ago in Journal
Making Black History
So it’s February of 2004 and I’m in my 5th grade class at Glenwood Elementary School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. My teacher Sheryl Spivey has given us a class project for Black History Month. The task requires us to pick a historical Black figure and reenact their life story in a class play. The person who’s life I was tasked with covering is author Langston Hughes. I was partnered up with classmate who had just moved here from Africa named Abdoulaye Diallo. I was thinking this was gonna be very difficult because doesn't hardly speak any English.
By Joe Patterson3 days ago in Journal
War clouds in the Middle East — US, Israel and Iran face to face. AI-Generated.
oman: (special report)journalist malik sarfraz hussain awan. The Middle East is once again in the grip of severe military tension, where after joint air and missile attacks by the US and Israel on important military and strategic targets inside Iran, Iran retaliated vigorously, targeting not only Israel but also US military installations in the Gulf region. According to the initial military briefing, the Israel Defense Forces and the United States Armed Forces attacked various cities in Iran, including the capital Tehran, the industrial and defense center Isfahan, Qom, Kermanshah and other sensitive locations. According to the Israeli position, this operation was carried out to limit Iran’s growing missile and drone capabilities, while US officials called it a preemptive measure to defend their allies and stabilize the region. According to Iranian media, some military installations were damaged in the attacks and a few personnel were killed and injured, but the full damage estimate is still underway. Iran responded immediately by launching ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and also attempted to target US bases in the Gulf countries. According to reports, alarm sirens were sounded and air defense systems were activated near the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the US Navy Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, and some military installations in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Several missiles were claimed to have been destroyed in the air, while reports of limited material damage were also received. Israel said its defense system was largely effective, but explosions were heard in a few places. Iran has warned that if its territory is attacked again, the response will be more severe and widespread. The most immediate and significant impact of this military exchange was on the airspace of the entire region, where Iran completely closed its airspace and suspended all international and domestic flights. Israel also temporarily closed its airspace and stopped civilian flights as a precautionary measure. Iraq has been warned of becoming a potential missile passageway. Due to the fear, it immediately closed its airspace and dozens of flights were canceled. Jordan closed its airspace for a few hours as a precaution and later allowed limited flights. Qatar increased air surveillance, suspended some routes and issued special instructions to pilots. Bahrain announced restrictions on air traffic in view of the security situation. Kuwait diverted several international flights. The United Arab Emirates tightened surveillance in its northern airspace and instructed many aircraft to take alternative routes. Saudi Arabia did not announce a complete closure, but it imposed additional surveillance in the eastern sector and temporarily suspended some flights. Lebanon and Syria also issued alerts, while Turkey increased security measures in its eastern airspace. As a result of these extensive closures, flights from Europe to the Gulf and Asia had to take longer routes, which increased fuel costs and travel times. International airlines made urgent changes to schedules and canceled or postponed several flights, keeping in mind the safety of passengers. This extraordinary closure has practically turned the region into a military zone where defense systems are active 24 hours a day and radars are on full alert. Security is on high alert on the ground as well. An emergency has been declared in hospitals and civil defense agencies are mobilized. Oil prices fluctuated in global markets while investors adopted a cautious attitude. Activities on the diplomatic front have intensified and the United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting and appealed to the parties for an immediate ceasefire, restraint and diplomatic negotiations. In the Security Council meeting, some countries expressed concern over unilateral military actions, while others questioned Iran's missile program and regional role. The statement issued after the meeting said that the continuation of tensions in the region could pose a serious threat to global peace and security and that all relevant parties should abide by international law and the UN Charter. The UN Secretary-General also stressed that the civilian population and civilian aviation should be protected at all costs. Experts say that if these clashes are not limited, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and the Gulf states could also be directly or indirectly involved in the conflict. According to military analysts, the two sides are currently sending each other messages through limited but symbolic use of force. However, in the event of any miscalculation or additional attacks, the situation could quickly turn into a full-scale war. The biggest question in the current situation is whether behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts will succeed in reducing tensions or whether this crisis will take the form of a long and destructive regional conflict. The region is currently in a state of uncertainty, airspace closures remain partially in place, military preparations are increasing, and the eyes of the international community are focused on the next few days, which will determine the future of this crisis.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan3 days ago in Journal
