From Tribune staff reportsCENTER POINT — Two teenagers were hit by gunfire in Center Point on Friday night according to Deputy Chief David Agee. On Friday October 13, 2023, at 5:46 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunshots near the 1800 block of Martinique Dr. NE in Center Point. “Deputies arrived and found that a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old had been injured by gunfire,” Agee said. “Both of the victims were transported to local hospitals to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.”Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigators are reviewing video and talking to witnesses to this offense to determine what happened. If anyone has knowledge of this offense, they are asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450.

14 nation air exercise, Indus shield-2023, in full swing at an operational air base of PAFISLAMABAD, OCT 15 /DNA/ – Pakistan Air Force’s 14 nation air exercise, Indus Shield 2023, is in full swing at an operational air base of PAF. The participation of the exercise encompasses fighter jets alongside pilots, ground crew and Air Defence Controllers from the leading Air Forces of the world. Indus Shield-2023 has brought together elite air forces from 14 countries and will serve as a platform to showcase their professional prowess. The participating nations include Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China and Hungary. The exercise consolidates Pakistan Air Force’s dedication to its mission of safeguarding Pakistan’s airspace along with promoting interoperability amongst the participating air forces in the face of shared challenges.

14 nation mega aerial warfare exercises of PAF named Indus Shield 2023 in full swingThe 14 nation mega aerial warfare exercises of Pakistan Air Force named Indus Shield 2023 is in full swing. According to PAF, the participating nations include Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China and Hungary. The participation of the exercise encompasses fighter jets alongside pilots, ground crew and Air Defence Controllers from the leading Air Forces of the world. The top-notch exercise stands out as one of the mega aerial warfare exercises of the region and is marked as a significant milestone in the realization of PAF's commitment to enhance its aerial capabilities alongside bolstering international cooperation. Exercise Indus Shield also underscores the mutual commitment of participating nations to achieve shared objectives and addresses the evolving dynamics of aerial warfare in the face of common security threats.

In Gwadar, Pakistan’s bustling port city, an unexpected crisis has emerged in the form of a complete shutdown strike due to a se­vere drinking water shortage. For a whole week, Gwadar’s residents endured an unprecedented and unbearable water shortage, severely disrupting daily life. Despite the visible suffering, authorities failed to take swift action to address the crippling water supply problem. To address this issue, authorities must promptly restore water sup­ply, given the absence of an apparent water shortage in the region. Ensuring that Gwadar’s water supply is maintained is not just a local concern.

The Third Committee of the United Nations Gen­eral Assembly, chaired by Ambassador Alexan­der Marschik of Austria, which deals with social, humanitarian, and cultural issues had an interactive dialogue with various UN Thematic Special Rap­porteurs on October 12, 2023. The joint statement also highlighted that Mr Parvez has regular­ly engaged with United Nations bodies, including the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappear­ances and the Human Rights Council, reporting human rights abuses in Kashmir, and faced restrictions and ha­rassment from the Indian Government as a result. Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, of the World Forum for Peace & Justice appreciated the genuine concern expressed by the United Nations Special Rapporteurs in demanding the unconditional release of Khur­ram Parvez, one of the internationally known human rights defenders. US-based Time magazine put Khur­ram Parvez on its list of 100 most influential people. Dr Fai added that Khurram Parvez’s report on ‘Tor­ture: Indian State’s Instrument of Control in Indian Administered Jammu and Kashmir’ was a graphic de­scription of torture being used by 900,000 Indian oc­cupation forces in Kashmir.

WASHINGTON: The Washington-based Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has said that India has been witnessing a distressing surge in communal violence, targeted attacks, and hate speeches directed against religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians. The third quarter report (July-September) the IAMC said violence was exacerbating an atmosphere of persecution and discrimination faced by minority groups. Religious minorities in India facing targeted attacks: Says IAMC report https://t.co/2dPpw9zv0I pic.twitter.com/xoHRu7A9YT — KashmirMedia Service (@kmskashmirnews) October 14, 2023Additionally, there was a notable uptick in the illegal demolition of Muslim homes and targeting of religious structures, resulting in the displacement of entire communities, particularly in regions of Manipur and Haryana. The IAMC report also shed light on persecution of the Christian community. This legislation should address hate speech, communal violence, and targeted attacks, holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

AHMEDABAD - Pakistan men’s team director Mickey Arthur has said that today’s ICC World Cup 2023 game against India seemed like a home event for India. Mickey Ar­thur opined that it didn’t look like a game of an ICC event. “It didn’t seem like an ICC event tonight – let’s be brutally hon­est. Meanwhile, he appreciated the Indian team for their per­formance. “This Indian team is a very good cricket team.

PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCYWhile no humanitarian supplies have been allowed into Gaza since Oct. 7, two million people across Gaza are in danger of running out of water, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Saturday. "No humanitarian supplies have been allowed into Gaza for a week now," he said. He added that Gaza has also been under an electricity blackout since Wednesday, which also impacts the water supply. "The exodus continues as people move to the southern parts of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military then launched Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets within the Gaza Strip.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma provided a flying start despite the early departure of his opening partner, Shubman Gill, who contributed 16 runs in the third over. Regret­tably, Rohit couldn’t convert his dominant innings into an eighth World Cup century as he depart­ed in the 22nd over. Rohit Sharma was the highest scorer for India, amassing an impressive 63-ball 86, featuring six boundaries and as many sixes. Pakistan’s innings, which ini­tially seemed promising for a substantial total, took a dramatic turn as they collapsed in the mid­dle order. Babar Azam was then joined by the in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, and together, they anchored Pak­istan’s innings with an 82-run stand.

Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble in the aftermath of Israeli strikes. PHOTO: ReutersIn response to the escalating military situation in Gaza, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the current chair of the Islamic Summit, has extended an invitation to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The meeting is scheduled for October 18 and will take place at the General Secretariat headquarters in the Jeddah Governorate. But an approach that sidelined Palestinians would risk angering Arabs around the region, as Arab news outlets broadcast images of Palestinians killed in Israeli retaliatory airstrikes. Read More: At least 1,900 Palestinians killed as Israel makes first raids into GazaHamas fighters killed more than 1,300 Israelis in their Oct 7 attack and more than 2,000 Palestinians had been killed by Friday in Israel's ongoing strikes on Gaza.

At least 1,900 Palestinians have been killed in the blockaded enclave of Gaza in a brutal air campaign of reprisal attacks by Israel as infantry forces from the IDF made their first raids into the Gaza Strip. Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas after its fighters burst out of Gaza a week ago and carried out operation in southern Israel. Since then, Israel has placed the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians, under a total siege and bombarded it with unprecedented air strikes. Renowned boxer Amir Khan expressed his unwavering support for Palestine, drawing upon his personal experiences and dedication to making a positive change. She also shared a gut-wrenching post about babies being killed in Palestine: "I don’t think I can cry anymore.

Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including "Call of Duty" to better compete with industry leader Sony. "Today is a good day to play," Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a post on the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. https://t.co/KBCESknYYh https://t.co/jTHOeH48Wx — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) October 13, 2023Spencer has touted the purchase as a way for Microsoft to break into the more than $90-billion market for mobile games. Activision makes popular mobile titles including "Candy Crush Saga" and "Call of Duty Mobile" - games that were excluded from the cloud streaming deal Microsoft signed with France's Ubisoft Entertainment to secure approval from Britain. "The new deal will stop Microsoft from locking up competition in cloud gaming as this market takes off, preserving competitive prices and services for UK cloud gaming customers," it said in a statement.

One of them was the prayer leader of the mosque, a leader of banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and his security guard. Latif remained in jail after being arrested from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in 1993 until his release in 2010. The Indian media had accused him of being involved in the attack on the Pathankot Airbase in 2016. He elaborated that the main handlers of the Daska mosque attack were based abroad. The teams simultaneously conducted raids in Pakpattan, Lahore, Kasur and other areas over 100 kilometres away from the site of the attack and arrested the assailants.

Entire nation behind Pakistani cricket team: PM KakarCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says the entire nation is behind Pakistani cricket team and cheering for them. In a tweet on Saturday, he expressed best of luck to them against India for today's match. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar prayed to play with determination, skill and the unwavering fighting spirit that they are known for.

PESHAWAR - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday ruled out any talks with Tehrik- i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) saying that the state of Pakistan is powerful enough to fight them even for next 100 years. The state of Pakistan is so powerful to fight TTP, not just one year rather 100 years,” the prime minister told the media during his visit to Peshawar. Asked what the impediments were in talks with TTP, the prime minister said the biggest obstacle was that no one was willing to talk to them. Keep in mind, I may die but not Pakistan.” Rubbishing the notions of any registered Afghan refugees being expelled from Pakistan, the prime minister said only the foreigners living illegally in Pakistan were being ousted. The prime minister felicitated the bravery of the Jawan belonging to Swabi who braved the firing during the Hangu attack.