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Infosys CEO Denies Employee Was Deported From US, Says He Was Not Allowed In

Infosys CEO and Managing Director Salil Parekh denied claims that an Infosys employee was in detention or deported by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Published on: 14.01.2026 15:57
US To Suspend Visa Processing Of 75 Nations Including Russia, Iran: Report

The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries starting January 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department.

Published on: 14.01.2026 15:29
"Literally Zero": Musk Says Unaware Of Grok Creating Minors' Explicit Images

Elon Musk said on Wednesday he was not aware of any "naked underage images" generated by xAI's Grok chatbot, as scrutiny of the AI tool intensifies worldwide.

Published on: 14.01.2026 15:10
Warfare Overtakes Armed Conflict As Top Risk: World Economic Forum Survey

Economic confrontation between nations and its consequences topped the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual risks perception survey released on Wednesday.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:59
Poisoning Suspected As Sweets In Abandoned Bag Kill 3 In Madhya Pradesh

The discovery of an unclaimed bag of sweets outside a Public Health Engineering (PHE) office in Junnardeo, Chhindwara, has triggered a chilling mystery that has claimed three lives and left two others hospitalised.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:36
Former Oregon Mayor Missing Since 2006 Identified Through Skeletons Found On Beach

The skeletal remains found on a Washington beach nearly 20 years ago have been identified as Ed Asher, a former Oregon mayor who disappeared in 2006 during a fishing trip.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:02
After Trump Threats, An Iran Warning To Neighbours

Tehran has warned neighbours hosting US troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, as Iran seeks to deter Donald Trump's threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:59
'One Of World's Most Dangerous Men': Australian Crime Kingpin Captured In Iraq

Authorities say Kazem Hamad was a national security threat and remains influential in Melbournes criminal networks.

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:56
Left Iran At 9, Found Dead In London Hotel At 31: The Tragic Story Of Princess Leila Pahlavi

Princess Leila Pahlavi was the youngest daughter of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:47
Iran Conducts Gunfire Drills As Trump Threatens Military Action

Iran is conducting live gunfire exercises along its Persian Gulf coast and in areas bordering Iraq and Azerbaijan, as Tehran faces mounting pressure from nationwide anti-government protests and the looming threat of US military intervention.

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:35
"Gross Violation": Russia Says US Is Acting Unreliably By Threatening Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international system which Washington helped to create.

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:13
US Moves Personnel At Qatar Base As Iran Tensions Rise: Report

Some personnel have been advised to leave the US military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats told Reuters, amid warnings from Washington that it could intervene to protect protesters in Iran.

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:07
France Bans 10 British Far-Right Activists Over Anti-Migrant Actions

France has banned ten British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to the United Kingdom on small boats, the French interior ministry said Wednesday.

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:01
Teenager Gang-Raped By Pak Grooming Gang In London, 200 Sikhs Rescue Her

In an unsettling incident in Hounslow, West London, 200 members of the Sikh community gathered chanting, "Jo Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akal," to rescue a 16-year-old girl held captive by a man in his late 30s.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:58
Yunus Says Bangladesh Polls On Schedule As Attacks On Minorities Continue

Amidst worries of delay in elections in Bangladesh, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has reiterated that "No matter who says what, elections will be held on February 12, not a day before, not a day after."

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:54
Why Japan's PM Wants to Dissolve The Government And Call Snap Polls

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:48
Elon Musk Seeks Full Custody Of Son Amid Ashley St Clair's Pro-Transgender Comments

Elon Musk has filed for full custody of his son, Romulus, following Ashley St Clair's social media posts supporting transgender issues.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:46
Crane At China-Backed Rail Project Collapses, Derails Thailand Train, 32 Dead

A train travelling from Thailand's capital, Bangkok, to the country's northeast was derailed after a construction crane fell on top of one of its carriages, killing at least 28 people and injuring more than 80, police said.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:44
'Anything Less Than US Control Of Greenland Is Unacceptable': Trump

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that US control of Greenland was "vital" for his planned Golden Dome air and missile defence system.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:31
Iran To Hang Anti-Khamenei Protesters, Trump Warns Of "Very Strong Action"

US President Donald Trump has encouraged Iranians to keep protesting, saying, 'Help is on its way," amid a bloody crackdown, which, according to activists, claimed at least 2,000 lives.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:23

News from Arabic Countries

Uganda faces mounting calls to end internet blackout before elections

Amnesty International says internet blackout 'especially alarming' as election campaign 'marred by massive repression'.

Published on: 14.01.2026 16:05
LIVE: Nigeria vs Morocco – AFCON 2025 semifinal

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the second semifinal.

Published on: 14.01.2026 15:48
Are western leaders guilty of hypocrisy over calls for free speech in Iran?

Western leaders condemn Iran’s protest crackdown, but many face accusations of suppressing protest rights at home.

Published on: 14.01.2026 15:42
Is the Yemeni government getting ready to attack the Houthis?

Houthis weigh risks as Saudi-backed campaign to unite forces could challenge their decade-long hold on northwest Yemen.

Published on: 14.01.2026 15:33
Somali minister blames UAE support for ‘fragmentation’ of Somalia

Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says “external elements” are responsible for separatist divisions.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:56
France bans 10 far-right UK activists for targeting migrant boats

Minister says 'violent or hate-inciting actions have no place' in France as 'Raise the Colours' activists banned.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:43
Why Somalia drew a line with the UAE

Annulment of UAE agreements marks a firm stand on sovereignty and national unity.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:18
Iran, Gaza and the politics of counting the dead

As Western media accepts death tolls from Iran at face value, Palestinian deaths in Gaza remain endlessly questioned.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:16
LIVE: Trump says control of Greenland ‘vital’ amid White House talks

Trump's comments come as Danish, Greenland diplomats meet with US Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:01
LIVE: Senegal vs Egypt – AFCON 2025 semifinal

Follow the build up, analysis and live text commentary of the game for the first Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:00
Russia turning occupied Donbas into ‘huge military base to frighten Europe’

As the Ukraine war drags, Moscow is transforming the economy of the occupied Donbas region, residents and analysts say.

Published on: 14.01.2026 13:04
Trump’s neo-con turn on Iran

As talk of nuclear threats gives way to promises of 'help', the Bush-era logic of regime change re-emerges.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:48
Amateur Smith upsets Sinner to win ‘One Point Slam’ before Australian Open

Unknown Jordan Smith upstages a star-studded tennis field including No 1 Jannik Sinner to win a 1-million prize purse.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:48
Geoeconomic confrontation world’s top threat, global leaders say

World Economic Forum survey says economic tools used as geopolitical weapons the most pressing risk to global stability.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:43
Funerals in Iran for civilians and security forces killed during protests

Iran has been holding funerals for security force members killed during protests and for civilians killed by ‘rioters’.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:36
What are Trump’s military options for an attack on Iran?

Trump told Iranian protesters that 'help is on its way' in a Truth Social post.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:35
Diplomatic contact between Iran, US reportedly cut off amid rising tension

Contacts between Tehran and Washington cut off, as Iran shows no sign of heeding US warnings over protest crackdown.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:07
Palestinian students strike as Israel bans access to West Bank teachers

Israel limits the ability of teachers from the West Bank to travel to occupied East Jerusalem.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:00
Uganda, Elections & the Internet

Uganda has once again shut down the internet just before the elections.

Published on: 14.01.2026 12:00
Who are the exiled Iranian groups backing US intervention?

Exiled Iranian opposition groups are encouraging demonstrators to take over state institutions amid protests in Iran.

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:58
Some personnel ‘advised to leave’ US military base in Qatar

The report comes amid warnings from the US that ​it could intervene in protests currently taking place in Iran.

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:57
Adelaide Festival removing Palestinian author is an “act of censorship”

“Major institutions in Australia are facing significant pressure to silence Palestinian voices.”

Published on: 14.01.2026 11:39
France to launch Greenland consulate in ‘political signal’ to US

Washington's threats to seize the strategic island have sparked a crisis among NATO states.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:50
Iran’s judiciary to speed up trials of accused in protests crackdown

Prosecutors say they are bringing capital charges of 'waging war against God' against 'rioters and saboteurs'.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:40
Reporter goes inside Aleppo tunnels dug by SDF fighters

Al Jazeera gained access to an extensive network of tunnels in the Sheikh Maqsoud area of Aleppo.

Published on: 14.01.2026 10:05