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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reveals 'Situation Room' for analyzing and contemplating gaming strategies
Joe Mazzulla. Image via: Getty Images Joe Mazzulla has been the head coach for the Boston Celtics for over one and a half years now. In a very recent interview, he came up with a brilliant business plan to help his team achieve perfection. He called it the 'Situation Room'. This is yet another strategy for him to improve in places where the team is lagging. It's almost like the Bin Laden raid. Glimpses of the interview were posted both on Reddit and X, and it gained numerous reactions and comments from people all over the world. Some criticized his idea, others appreciated it. The 'Situation Room' is likely to emphasize the importance of group work, team spirit, and most importantly, communication. Joe Mazzulla launched a propagative business plan called 'Situation Room' 'Situation Room' is essentially a concept where the teams are going to basically have an open area for discussing the flaws, analyzing gameplays, and contemplating strategies for upcoming games. With this flawless business idea, Joe Mazzulla wants to encourage various teams to understand the values of teamwork, hard work, and communication. The entire propaganda is based on being accountable for one's mistakes and working together to achieve success. 'We should start a business, where you know you can have like Situation Rooms,' said the Celtics coach. Born on June 30, 1988, Joe Mazzulla is a professional Basketball coach for one of the most prestigious teams of the National Basketball Association. During his initial days, he used to be a point guard for West Virginia University's men's basketball team. In the 2011 NBA Draft, he remained undrafted and later went on to pursue a career in coaching at the college level instead. In 2019, he joined the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach in the year 2019. After a controversy that got the Celtics' head coach fired, Joe Mazzulla was made the interim head coach on his behalf in the following years of 2022-2023. He became a full-time coach in February 2023. Joe Mazzulla has proven himself to be a terrific leader and has guided and motivated his team through and through. With his new business plan, he believes that his team can make the impossible possible. This terrific strategy has to be one of his best ideas so far. He seemed confident that the 'Situation Room' would not only help foster the gaming industry but also help them achieve ultimate success. Also read: NBA Free Agency Rumors: Golden State Warriors Could Acquire $19.5 Million Boston Celtics Star To Improve Title Odds Alongside Stephen Curry Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Foreign policy was a ‘driver of 7/7 attacks', says former counter-terror chief
Foreign policy was a 'driver of the 7/7 attacks', a former national head of counter-terrorism has said ahead of the 20th anniversary of the bombings. On July 7 2005, four suicide bombers targeted the capital's transport network, killing 52 people and injuring more than 770 on three London Underground trains and a bus. A series of attempted bombings followed the attacks and, in the subsequent hunt for suspects, police shot dead innocent man Jean Charles de Menezes at a Tube station. Speaking to The Guardian, Neil Basu said: 'A driver of the 7/7 attacks was foreign policy and Iraq. That does not excuse in any way what they did. 'That foreign policy decision has radicalised and made extremists of people who might not have been radicalised or extreme. And if they were on the pathway, it's pretty much guaranteed… 'All terrorists will have a freedom fighter story. Bin Laden would have had a freedom fighter story. We might think it's crap. We might think it's self-justification but he will have had a story about liberating his lands from the great invaders.' He also said it did not mean a terrorist threat should dictate foreign policy. Mr Basu said the 'shocking act' divided society. He said: 'When terrorists hide behind a religion to commit an atrocity, people blame every follower of the religion and the religion itself. We ought to stop doing that. 'That causes a fear and suspicion of people who don't look like you, think like you, eat like you, worship like you. That has got worse, not better, and that has been caused exactly as terrorists want, by dividing a society by committing the shocking act.' Terror attacks have 'interrupted a trajectory of tolerance', he added. Mr Basu said: 'That's what I think has been most soul-destroying… It has interrupted a trajectory of tolerance that I was becoming very familiar and happy with… 'It started with 9/11… 7/7 accelerated that in this country. The relationship between races is worse today, or as bad today as it was in the 70s and 80s. That period of tolerance is over, and feels very much over.'
News18
09-06-2025
- Health
- News18
Free The Doctor Who Helped Track Down Osama Bin Laden, US Congressman Tells Bilawal Bhutto
Last Updated: Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the CIA locate Osama Bin Laden, remains imprisoned in Pakistan with US Congressman Brad Sherman urging Pakistan to release him To the United States, he is a hero who played a crucial role in one of the most consequential manhunts in modern history. To Pakistan, he's a traitor whose actions embarrassed the nation and revealed gaping holes in its security establishment. Fourteen years on, Dr Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani doctor who aided the CIA in tracking down Osama Bin Laden, continues to languish in a prison cell with his fate sealed in secrecy, politics, and silence. Now, his case has returned to the diplomatic spotlight. US Congressman Brad Sherman reignited the call for Dr Afridi's release, urging a Pakistani delegation led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to press Pakistan to free the incarcerated doctor. Releasing Dr Afridi would be a meaningful gesture, especially for the families who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks, Sherman said. His plea underscores a longstanding strain in US-Pakistan relations over the issue. Who Is Dr Shakil Afridi? Dr Shakil Afridi was a government doctor in the restive Khyber tribal region when he was approached to run a vaccination campaign; not for public health, but for espionage. Under the guise of a hepatitis B immunisation drive, Dr Afridi's job was to collect DNA samples from residents in Abbottabad, a military garrison town about 160 kilometres from Peshawar. US intelligence agencies hoped these samples would confirm the presence of Osama Bin Laden in a mysterious compound there. According to reports from National Geographic and the BBC, in April 2011, Dr Afridi knocked on the gates of the fortress-like house where Bin Laden was hiding. The plan was to gather biological evidence without arousing suspicion. While it remains unclear whether he ever secured DNA samples from Bin Laden's relatives, the information he helped gather confirmed suspicions about the terror chief's location. On May 2, 2011, US Navy SEALs stormed the Abbottabad compound and killed Osama Bin Laden. The raid stunned the world, and humiliated Pakistan. That Bin Laden had been living for years near a prestigious military academy without detection triggered global questions about Pakistan's role or negligence. Dr Afridi's life had been tumultuous even before his involvement in the Bin Laden operation. In 2008, he was abducted by Mangal Bagh, a terrorist who led Lashkar-e-Islam, a Pakistani terror group. His family was forced to pay a ransom of 1 million Pakistani rupees for his release. Afterward, Dr Afridi briefly moved to the US but returned to Pakistan in 2009, reportedly dissatisfied with American life. Twenty days after Bin Laden's death, on May 23, 2011, Pakistani authorities arrested Dr Afridi. Initially charged with treason – a charge not formally pursued – he was instead convicted in 2012 by a tribal court for allegedly financing Lashkar-e-Islam. Ironically, the 'financing" was the ransom money his family paid for his own freedom years earlier. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison under archaic colonial laws, later reduced to 23 years on appeal. Dr Afridi, now held in the high-security Sahiwal Central Jail in Punjab province, has remained largely invisible since. A rare interview he gave to Fox News from prison in 2012 detailed how he was beaten and tortured by Pakistani intelligence operatives. His appeal remains pending in court, and his legal fate is tangled in bureaucratic inertia and political unease. Did He Know the Target Was Osama Bin Laden? A lingering mystery remains: Did Dr Afridi know he was helping hunt the world's most wanted terrorist? Some US officials suggest he had no idea. A National Geographic report claims that while he cooperated with the CIA, he likely did not know that the target was Osama Bin Laden. To Pakistan, however, the nuances hardly matter. His collaboration with a foreign intelligence agency was, in the words of former ISI chief Asad Durrani, 'one of the most unforgivable crimes". 'There was so much public outrage," Durrani said in a 2021 interview, 'his arrest possibly saved him from being lynched." Since his arrest, Dr Afridi's family has vanished from public view. His wife, once a principal at a government school, and their three children have reportedly been living underground due to continuous threats from terrorist groups and hardline sympathisers. Their location remains undisclosed for safety reasons. There were discussions over a possible prisoner swap – Dr Afridi in exchange for Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist convicted in the US on terrorism charges. But the talks stalled, and no deal was ever reached. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : 9/11 attack Osama bin Laden pakistan Location : Islamabad, Pakistan First Published: June 09, 2025, 13:39 IST News world Free The Doctor Who Helped Track Down Osama Bin Laden, US Congressman Tells Bilawal Bhutto
Gulf Insider
03-06-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Resurgent ISIS? Terror Cells Launch Deadly Attacks On Syria's Kurds
At least three members of the Kurdish Asayish security forces were killed on Sunday in northeastern Syria, according to the group. They said they were targeted by an ISIS cell during a patrol on the road between Raqqa and Hasakeh. The patrol was targeted with a landmine, according to some sources. The official statement from Asayish also reported one person wounded in the attack, who is still receiving medical treatment. ISIS has been launching an escalating number of attacks against northeast Syria, mostly targeting the Kurdish SDF and other Kurdish forces. It has been reported that they carried out 104 attacks so far in 2025. Regional media details the following recent developments: The resurgence is not limited to Kurdish-administered areas. On May 30, ISIS claimed responsibility for its first attack on the forces of Syria's new transitional government, which took power following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. That attack, in Suwayda province, involved an improvised explosive device targeting a patrol from the Syrian Army's 70th Division, killing one soldier and injuring three others. The SITE Intelligence Group and SOHR confirmed the operation as ISIS's first publicly acknowledged assault on the new regime. Asayish said that 'sweep operations and investigations' are being launches in the area to try to find those responsible for the latest attack. Operations against ISIS have also been on the rise in recent weeks, with the HTS government joining in on some operations targeting them. The SDF reported that late last week they captured an ISIS cell in Deir Ezzor Governorate. They also reported that they had thwarted an ISIS attempt to plant a landmine in that area, killing one 'ISIS mercenary.' ISIS has claimed two attacks in the past two weeks targeting Syrian government forces, which are being presented as the first ISIS attacks against the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government since they took power in December. Meanwhile, HTS itself is not much removed from ISIS… The current Syrian government are mix Isis with Al Qaeda (Bin Laden soldiers) that declared war on the west many times before they took overBut now they will deceive the west and play moderate to lift sanctions and get funding to build themselves and prepare for offensive — Bob (@Shariakill) February 23, 2025 ISIS said the first attack was in Suwayda Governorate, and that it killed or wounded seven soldiers. The second attack was near the first one but a week later, and targeted the US-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA), killing one and wounding three.
News18
23-05-2025
- News18
What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Home In Pakistan's Abbottabad?
Last Updated: The Pakistani government imposed strict surveillance to block outsiders and journalists from the site, then reportedly ordered the house's complete demolition in February 2012 The United States eliminated Osama bin Laden, the world's most wanted terrorist, on May 2, 2011, US intelligence agencies had been tracking him since the 9/11 attacks, but it took a decade to locate him. The high-stakes operation was executed by the elite Navy SEAL commandos, known for their skill in covert missions. On the night of May 2, American Navy SEAL commandos raided Osama bin Laden's residence in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and killed him. The house, located in the Bilal Town area, was specially designed for secrecy and security — surrounded by high walls, topped with barbed wire, and architecturally distinct from other buildings in the area. Remarkably, neither local police nor administrative authorities were reportedly aware that the world's most wanted terrorist had been living there for years. According to reports, the most astonishing aspect of the operation was that Bin Laden remained hidden in plain sight for so long without arousing suspicion. The Condition Of The House After The Operation Following the US operation, Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad residence quickly became a global focal point for media and security agencies. In response, the Pakistani government imposed strict surveillance to prevent outsiders, including journalists, from accessing the site. Just a few months later, in February 2012, the government reportedly ordered the complete demolition of the house. It was believed that the aim was to erase any physical trace or symbolic reminder of Bin Laden or terrorism from the area. The local administration used bulldozers to level the structure, and today, nothing remains of the original building. The site is now an empty plot of land. While Bilal Town has since developed into a fully populated neighborhood with new houses surrounding the area, the exact spot where Bin Laden once lived remains a vacant field. According to local residents, the house was built right in front of them, but the people who lived there remained a mystery. While normal life has since returned to the neighborhood, the site continues to spark curiosity and conversation among locals. Despite the global infamy of Osama bin Laden, there is no official road, building, or monument named after him anywhere in the world — a reflection of the widespread condemnation of terrorism. Erecting any public structure in the name of a terrorist is not only against international norms but is also socially and politically unacceptable. Bin Laden is globally recognized as the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks and other acts of terror. He led the terror group Al-Qaeda, which has been designated a terrorist organization by the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, and many other countries. How Did Osama Bin Laden Remain Undetected In Abbottabad During Osama bin Laden's time in the Abbottabad compound, there were no significant public appearances or events that could have exposed his identity or location. Reports indicate that he and his family lived in extreme secrecy and maintained a low profile. According to neighbours, the house itself appeared mysterious and isolated. Surrounded by unusually high walls and barbed wire, the compound had minimal activity, and its residents rarely ventured outside. Locals noted that the children did not attend school, and the adults avoided any interaction with the community. The family had cut off all contact with the outside world, which, combined with the compound's design and discreet lifestyle, helped them evade detection for years. Daily Routine At Osama Bin Laden's Hideout The daily routine of those living inside Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound appeared surprisingly ordinary. Residents grew vegetables in the kitchen garden, raised chickens, and even burned household waste themselves—activities typical of any quiet household. From 2005 to 2011, no unusual incidents, police inquiries, or disturbances ever drew attention to the compound. For six years, the house maintained a facade of normalcy, with no signs that the world's most wanted terrorist was hiding within. This secrecy and routine were so effective that neither the Pakistani authorities nor local residents—nor even international intelligence agencies—suspected Bin Laden's presence until US Navy SEALs carried out their covert raid on May 2, 2011. Osama Bin Laden Lived In Abbottabad For Six Years Osama bin Laden resided in the Abbottabad house where he was ultimately killed for nearly six years. According to credible reports, Bin Laden and his family moved into the specially constructed compound in Bilal Town, Abbottabad, in 2005, after spending around two and a half years hiding in a village in Pakistan's Haripur district. Despite being located in a populated area, local authorities and neighbours had no clue that the world's most wanted terrorist was living among them. To those nearby, the residents simply appeared to be a reclusive family—no one imagined the compound housed Osama bin Laden himself. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Abbottabad Osama bin Laden pakistan SEALs secret terrorist hideout United states Location : Pakistan First Published: May 23, 2025, 18:43 IST News world What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Home In Pakistan's Abbottabad?
