Islamabad gears up for likely second round of US–Iran talks amid regional tensions

Authorities in Islamabad have stepped up preparations for a possible second round of talks between the…

US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Open Amid Cautious Optimism and High Stakes Diplomacy

Indirect diplomacy between the United States and Iran is converging in Islamabad, with Washington striking a…

US and Iran Hold High-Stakes Talks in Islamabad as Pakistan Brokers Fragile Middle East Ceasefire

US Vice President JD Vance and a senior American delegation arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for…

Melania Trump Rejects Epstein Links, Calls for Public Hearings for Victims

First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday strongly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, saying…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Tehran Does Not Seek War With US, Israel but Will Defend Its Rights

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a written message that the country…

Iran Begins Laying Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating War

Iran has begun laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a major…

China’s Non‑Manufacturing Activity Contracts in February, PMI at 49.5

China’s non‑manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), a key indicator of business activity in services and other…

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Confirmed Dead After Strike

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, has been confirmed dead after a major military…

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Visits Caribbean to Strengthen Regional Ties

Marco Rubio, serving as U.S. Secretary of State, traveled to the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts…

Iran Says US Not Demanding Full Halt to Uranium Enrichment

The United States is not demanding that Iran entirely cease its uranium enrichment program, Iranian Foreign…

Europe Inc Faces Uncertainty Despite U.S. Tariff Relief After Supreme Court Ruling

European businesses are cautiously welcoming a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a major portion…

T20 World Cup Super Eight Begins as Pakistan Clash With New Zealand

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage kicks off today in Colombo, where…

UAE President Appears in Public with US Senator After Health Rumour

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was shown in a publicly released…

Trump to Announce Multi-Billion Dollar Gaza Reconstruction Plan

President Donald Trump is set to unveil a multi-billion dollar reconstruction initiative for Gaza and outline…

China Denies Nuclear Test Claims as US Warns of Arms Race

The United States has accused China of secretly conducting a nuclear weapons test in 2020, increasing…

US Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old, Father from ICE Detention

A federal judge in Texas has ordered the release of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his…

IMF Warns Global Growth Strength ‘Not to Be Taken for Granted’

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its projection that the global economy will…

OIC Calls on UN Security Council to Approve Full Membership for Palestine

NEW YORK — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has formally urged the United Nations Security…

Trump Warns Iraq Against Returning Former PM al-Maliki, Threatens Withdrawal of U.S. Support

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stark warning to Iraq’s political leadership,…

UN Chief Warns Global Rule of Law Is Eroding Amid Rising Conflicts

UNITED NATIONS — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday that the global system of…

Private Jet Linked to Houston Law Firm Crashes in Maine, Six Killed

Houstan, United States— A private business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine…

Israel Recovers Remains of Last Hostage Held in Gaza, Clearing Way for Border Opening

JERUSALEM, January 26, 2026 — Israel’s military announced on Monday that it has recovered the remains…

US Lawmakers Seek Probe Into Minneapolis Federal Shooting

Minneapolis, United States —Republican lawmakers in the United States are calling for a deeper investigation into…

Eyewitness Disputes Federal Account of Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

A fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis has come under renewed scrutiny after an eyewitness…

Russia’s Bombardment Undermines Peace Talks, Ukraine Says, Negotiations End Without Deal

Abu Dhabi / Kyiv — U.S.-brokered peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi concluded…

Russia’s Massive Air Attack Cuts Power to Over 1 Million Ukrainians Amid Peace Talks

Kyiv, Ukraine — A large-scale Russian aerial assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight left more than…

Federal Arrests Follow Disruption at Minnesota Church; Justice Department Says Don Lemon Will Not Be Charged

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The U.S. Justice Department has arrested three activists on federal charges after…

Trump Vows “No Going Back” on Greenland Plan, Shares Leaked Texts and AI Images

Davos, Switzerland — January 20, 2026: U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his controversial push to acquire…

Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours Trigger Emergency Beach Closures Across New South Wales

Sydney, Australia — January 20, 2026: A sudden wave of shark attacks along Australia’s eastern coastline…

U.S–Europe Ties Strained as Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Dispute

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON — Relations between the United States and its European allies have entered one of their…