India’s national security framework is currently undergoing a period of intense re-evaluation as intelligence experts grapple with an evolving, multi-dimensional threat landscape orchestrated by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Following a shift in India’s security doctrine—which now characterizes cross-border terrorism as an act of war rather than a localized nuisance—the ISI has apparently concluded that direct conventional military confrontation is no longer a viable or advantageous strategy. Instead, Pakistan has pivoted toward a “three-front” shadow war. By moving away from traditional battlefield tactics, the ISI aims to exploit the complexities of modern society, focusing on unconventional warfare that targets the fabric…

In Mandaue City, the simple act of picking up a phone and dialing an emergency hotline is about to undergo a significant change. For years, the city’s dedicated responders—the men and women of the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and the city’s command center—have been fighting a battle on two fronts: real emergencies and a flood of fabricated ones. Local lawmakers have recognized that these malicious prank calls and false reports are not just a nuisance; they are a direct threat to public safety. To combat this, the City Council has officially approved the first reading of…