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How India's Post-Pahalgam Indus Treaty Freeze Led To Pak's Water Panic

In the months since India put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, following the Pahalgam terror attack and the launch of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has been summoning envoys and writing urgent letters to the United Nations.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:40
"Some Call It Mother Of All Deals": EU Chief On India Trade Pact At Davos

The European Union is on the verge of concluding a free trade agreement with India, although work remains to get it over the line, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:35
Europe Vows "Unflinching" Response To Trump, Calls Tariffs A "Mistake"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed an "unflinching" response to US President Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:32
7 Indian CEOs Invited To Trump's Reception At World Economic Forum In Davos

The world's political and business elite are gathering in the Swiss Alps this week amid deepening global uncertainty, and few appearances are being watched more closely than that of Trump, who is set to return to the WEF for the first time in 6 years

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:31
Russia Not Yet Invited To Proposed G7 Meeting In Paris: Kremlin

Russia has not yet received any invitation for a proposed G7 meeting in Paris, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:28
UK Unemployment Rate Near 5-Year High At 5.1%: Report

Britain's unemployment rate remained at 5.1 percent at the end of last year, official data showed Tuesday, as companies trimmed staff amid UK budget uncertainty.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:26
Elon Musk Polls X On Buying Ryanair After Spat With CEO

Elon Musk has once again grabbed global attention by taking a business dispute to social media, this time involving Europe's largest low-cost airline, Ryanair.

Published on: 20.01.2026 11:32
Karachi Mall Fire Death Count Hits 28, Another 80 Missing

At least 28 people have died in the fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan's Karachi, with another 80 missing as rescue operations continued to locate them in the rubble of the old building on Tuesday.

Published on: 20.01.2026 11:23
'EU Won't Push Back': Trump Mocks NATO Allies With Altered US Map That Includes Greenland

US President Donald Trump renewed his push for Greenland, sharing a map of the United States showing the Arctic island, Canada and Venezuela as American territories.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:56
Israel Bulldozes UN Headquarters In Jerusalem To Clampdown On Palestinian Aid

Israeli crews started bulldozing the Jerusalem headquarters of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, pushing forward with its crackdown against an organisation that delivers humanitarian services to millions of people across the region.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:40
'India Is On Fire': Sir Martin Sorrell On The Shift Away From China

Sorrell argued that India has become the most credible alternative to China in Asia for global capital.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:20
'An American-Dominated Davos': Trump To 'Ruffle EU Pigeons', Says Sir Martin Sorrell

On US-China tensions, Sorrell argued Trump had "driven (Mark) Carney into Chinese arms," calling Trumps "good luck" remark about a China deal "a little bit of sour grapes."

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:04
Iran's Exiled Prince Warns Khamenei Of Nazi-Like Nuremberg Trial As Protests Die

Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, has warned Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of a Nuremberg-like Nazi trial as uneasy calm returned in Tehran after a wave of protests that drew a bloody crackdown.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:49
US To Require Visa Bonds Of Up To $15,000 For Applicants From These Nations

The bond requirement will not apply to citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Programme.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:30
Canadian Man Quits Job To Avoid Alimony, Court Orders Him To Pay Rs 4 Crore

Despite his attempts to reduce support after leaving his family for another woman, a Singapore judge ruled he must remain financially responsible for his four children and estranged wife.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:27
China Invited To Join Trump's 'Board Of Peace', Response Awaited

China on Tuesday confirmed that it had been asked to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," an invitation that Washington had extended to dozens of countries in his bid to launch a global initiative aimed at resolving conflicts.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:14
US Man, Carrying Rifle, Enters Russia To Meet Woman, Gets 5 Years In Jail

A Russian court sentenced a US citizen to five years in jail for crossing the border with a weapon when he sailed from the United States to meet a Russian woman he met over the Internet, Russia's court service said.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:14
Who Is Nickolay Mladenov, Trump's Pick To Head Gaza Board Of Peace

Nickolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian foreign and defense minister, has been appointed director-general of the United States-proposed "Board of Peace" to oversee the transition in Gaza after nearly two-and-a-half years of Israeli bombardment.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:11
Amid Violence Against Hindus, Bangladesh's 'Criminal Not Communal' Defence

As international attention on the continuing attacks on minorities in Bangladesh grows, the interim government has defended its record on protection on minorities by saying the majority of cases were "criminal in nature rather than communal'.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:54
Shanghai Witnesses Rare Snowfall In 8 Years

A wave of low temperature sweeping southern China brought rare snowfall to Shanghai on Tuesday, delighting residents of the financial hub as authorities warned that the frigid weather could last for at least three days.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:41

News from Arabic Countries

Bobi Wine tells Al Jazeera he escaped police raid amid Uganda elections

Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine says he escaped a raid on his home after a disputed presidential election.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:23
Who hacked Iranian state TV?

Iranian state TV has been hacked, to show messages from the exiled son of the late Shah.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:04
Have global justice institutions failed?

Can the world agree on a shared system of morality and justice?

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:58
Trump’s Greenland tariffs: What’s Europe’s ‘bazooka’ option to hit back?

After tariff threats against Europe, Trump renews bid for Greenland in message to Norway as EU mulls retaliation.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:52
Naomi Osaka’s outfit, entrance and win headline Australian Open day three

Former champion Osaka's walkout steals the show in Melbourne as holder Jannik Sinner eases into the second round.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:45
ISIL claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that killed seven people

Group links attack to China’s 'crimes' against Uighurs. Beijing urges Taliban government to protect its nationals.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:35
How a year of Trump reshaped the world in seven charts

First year of Trump 2.0 saw deportations, tariffs and a captured President Maduro. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:24
Israeli prisons are akin to ‘torture camps’, Israeli rights group finds

B’Tselem's latest report sounds alarm on abuse, dozens of deaths of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:20
Video: More than 100 vehicles involved in pile-up during US snowstorm

More than 100 vehicles crashed into each other or slid off a highway during a snowstorm in the US state of Michigan.

Published on: 20.01.2026 11:38
Trump undermines key allies UK and France before Davos visit

US president posts provocative messages on Greenland, Danish PM says sovereignty of Danish territory non-negotiable.

Published on: 20.01.2026 11:19
Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies

US President Donald Trump marks first year back by expanding presidential power and reshaping global relations.

Published on: 20.01.2026 11:10
Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say

Syrian government's control of energy reserves from SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:56
How a year of Trump has reshaped the US and the world

The first year of Trump 2.0 featured deportations, tariffs and an abducted president.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:31
Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine

Opposition politician Tymoshenko is accused of trying to obstruct cabinet appointments as she clashes with Zelenskyy.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:29
Greenland is not just a territorial concern. It is a reckoning

It is quite ironic that the imperialism Denmark helped normalise for decades now threatens Danish sovereignty.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:28
Dual citizenship: Bangladesh’s latest political flashpoint before elections

A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh's February elections.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:15
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem

The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:45
Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails

Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:47
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul

An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:31
Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack

Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:16
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks

Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:04
Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency

State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:21
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests

Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:09
World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect

Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:09
Syria fighting live: SDF says it thwarts attacks on Kobani as truce teeters

Kurdish-led SDF claims it repulsed two Syrian army attacks on Kobani as fears of ceasefire collapse grow.

Published on: 20.01.2026 06:37