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US To Halt Visa Processing For 75 Nations, Including Pak, Bangladesh: Report

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Published on: 14.01.2026 20:42
Germany Says Will Send Troops To Greenland As Trump Ramps Up Pressure

Germany's army will send troops to Greenland along with other European countries, Berlin said on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump ramped up his threats to conquer the Danish Arctic island.

Published on: 14.01.2026 20:08
Denmark Says "Fundamental Disagreement" Remains After Greenland Talks With US

Denmark's foreign minister said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:53
Iran Committing Mass Unlawful Killings "On Unprecedented Scale": Amnesty

Iranian authorities have committed mass unlawful killings "on an unprecedented scale" in their crackdown on protesters, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, citing verified video evidence and eyewitness reports.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:45
'We Shouldn't Let This Moment Go': Ex-US NSA To NDTV On Action Against Iran

Overthrowing the ruling regime in Iran is a legitimate objective and the time to do it now, John Bolton, Attorney and former National Security Advisor of the United States, told NDTV today in an exclusive interview.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:56
US Companies Face Anti-Indian Backlash After Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul

A rise in hostility toward Indian professionals and businesses in the United States has followed recent changes to the country's skilled-worker visa system, according to experts cited by the Financial Times.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:55
Denmark, Sweden Send Troops To Greenland As Trump Refuses To Rule Out Force

Denmark's defence minister on Wednesday said a US offensive in Greenland was "very hypothetical" as his country beefs up its military presence on the...

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:52
Six Ways The US Could Hit Iran If Trump Orders A Strike

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of possible military action against Iran at a time when the country's clerical leadership is confronting its most serious wave of domestic unrest in years.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:19
"Murderers Of Youth": Iran Blames US, Israel For Unrest, Vows Retaliation

Iran is ready to respond "decisively" to its foes Israel and the United States, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday, accusing their leaders of being behind protests that swept the Islamic Republic.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:04
Where Are The Main US Military Bases In The Middle East?

The following are the significant military bases in the Middle East. Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the region if attacked by Washington.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:43
"From Ceasefire To Demilitarisation": US Announces Phase Two Of Gaza Plan

President Donald Trump's envoy said Wednesday that a plan to end the Gaza war was now moving to Phase Two with a goal of disarming Hamas, despite a number of Israeli strikes during the ceasefire.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:34
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 16:54
Saudi Territory Off-Limits For US Action Against Iran: Riyadh Tells Tehran

Saudi Arabia informed Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used to attack it, media reported, as Washington threatens Tehran with possible military strikes.

Published on: 14.01.2026 16:46
FBI Raids Washington Post Journalist For Reporting "Leaked" Information

The FBI on Wednesday searched the home of a Washington Post journalist, the attorney general said, adding officials were investigating an alleged leak from the Pentagon to the reporter, who has written about federal job cuts.

Published on: 14.01.2026 16:36
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

News from Arabic Countries

UK prosecutors seek to reinstate ‘terrorism’ charge against Kneecap rapper

Irish band slams push to reinstate charge against rapper Liam O’Hanna as 'waste of public time and public money'.

Published on: 14.01.2026 21:08
‘We are stuck’: Young Ugandans want stability, opportunities on eve of vote

Tension as 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend four-decade rule in a country where 70% of people are under 35.

Published on: 14.01.2026 20:46
Kneecap’s pro-Palestine supporters protest court appeal

Supporters of Irish-language punk-rap group Kneecap rallied outside London’s Royal Court of Justice.

Published on: 14.01.2026 20:27
Timeline of how Iran’s deadly protests unfolded

In 17 days, protests in Iran which began over the economy have snowballed into its worst unrest in years. Here's how.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:56
Danish FM says US ‘conquer’ of Greenland not acceptable

Denmark’s foreign minister said his government opposes Donald Trump’s clear desire to “conquer” Greenland.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:55
Palestinians in Gaza rebuild houses with mud and rubble

Palestinians in Gaza are using mud and stones from destroyed homes to rebuild homes after two years of war.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:50
Is Starlink helping Iranians break internet blackout, and how does it work?

Experts say Starlink is helping Iranians get information out about the protests. But Iran is also trying to jam signals.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:45
Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON semifinal as Sadio Mane scores late

Mane scores 78th-minute winner to send Senegal through to play either Morocco or Nigeria in Sunday's final.

Published on: 14.01.2026 19:30
Mapping who controls what in Yemen in 2026

Al Jazeera examines the groups fighting for control in Yemen and the resulting humanitarian situation on the ground.

Published on: 14.01.2026 18:14
Video shows moment anti-ICE protester is shot in face with projectile

A protester who was shot in the face with a non-lethal round has been blinded in one eye and suffered skull fractures.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:58
Greenlanders worry over Trump’s threats as they welcome back the sun

Many in Greenland say they're unsure what this new year will bring as US President Donald Trump threatens to take over.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:54
Musk denies knowledge of Grok producing sexualised images of minors

In the US, Democratic lawmakers have called on Apple and Google to remove X from their respective app stores.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:48
What happened in the deadly Thailand rail accident?

A Thai passenger train was crushed by construction cranes that slammed onto carriages, killing at least 29 people.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:13
Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war

Steve Witkoff says Donald Trump's Gaza plan is 'moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance'.

Published on: 14.01.2026 17:00
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 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
Trump live: Danish FM says Denmark, US still ‘differ’ over Greenland

Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he rejects any 'ideas' that do not respect Greenland’s right to 'self-determination'.

Published on: 14.01.2026 14:01
Senegal vs Egypt 1-0: AFCON semifinal – as it happened

All the updates as Mane strikes late to see off Egypt and send Senegal through to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

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