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Pakistan's Khawaja Asif Inaugurates Fake 'Pizza Hut'. Real One Responds

Floral arrangements were in place, the red carpet was rolled out, and cameras were rolling when Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif walked in confidently to cut the ribbon of a "Pizza Hut" outlet in Sialkot's cantonment area recently.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:38
Water Bankruptcy Era Has Begun For Billions, Scientists Say

A new era has begun of "global water bankruptcy", with humans depleting freshwater systems to the point they can't recover, according to a new United Nations report.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:28
Trump Marks 1st Anniversary With 365 Achievements, Complains About No Credit

US President Donald Trump marked the first anniversary of his return to the White House on Tuesday with a rambling, often downbeat news conference that leaned heavily on familiar grievances rather than celebration.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:23
Mining To Army Base Built Into Ice, US Military's Long History In Greenland

In spring 1941, Denmarks ambassador signed a treaty giving the US military access to Greenland to help protect the island from Nazi Germany and contribute to the war effort in Europe. That agreement, updated in 1951 and 2004, continues today.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:22
'Not Going To Work With India': Parag Khanna Says US Pressure Won't Move Delhi

He added that India is not alone in this approach. "Even Japan, which is truly an American ally, has sought all kinds of ways to circumvent or to take advantage of oil price cap".

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:18
Ex-South Korea PM Han Duck-Soo Gets 23-Year Jail Term In Martial Law Case

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for charges including engaging in a key action of insurrection concerning ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December 2024.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:17
Fact Check: Trump's Repeated "Settled 8 Wars" Claims On One-Year In Office

The conflicts Trump counts among those that he has solved are between Israel and Hamas, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, Rwanda and Congo, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Cambodia and Thailand.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:15
"Especially For Elon": Ryanair Roasts Musk With "Great Idiots" Sale

The clash began last week when Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary rejected Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service for his planes.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:14
"India In First Group Of AI Powers": Ashwini Vaishnaw Counters IMF Ranking At Davos

Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw pushed back strongly against remarks by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva that placed India in a "second grouping" of AI powers

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:09
Trump Dominates Media, But Numbers Tell A Different Story: AlphaGeo CEO To NDTV

AlphaGeo's Parag Khanna said that even though the headlines focus on Trump insulting Canada or Mexico, the numbers show growing cohesion and integration across North American supply chains.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:09
Katy Perry Joins Justin Trudeau At World Economic Forum In Davos

The couple first caught public attention last July, when they had dinner together in Montreal.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:53
Trump's Air Force One, En Route Davos, Turned Back. Here's What Happened Inside

Trump boarded another aircraft, an Air Force C-32, a modified Boeing 757 normally used by the president for domestic trips to smaller airports, and continued on with his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos shortly after midnight.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:34
"India Is A Reliable Nation": Spanish Minister Pushes For India-EU Trade Deal

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Wednesday underscored India's growing importance as a trusted international partner and emphasised the need todeepen bilateral cooperation.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:34
Trump Could Still Lead 'Board of Peace' After Term Ends, US Says

President Donald Trump could still lead his proposed Board of Peace after he leaves the White House, a US official said.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:10
Japan To Restart World's Biggest Nuclear Plant 15 Years After It Killed 18,000

The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:05
Trump Says ICE Makes 'Mistakes' While Backlash To Tactics Grows

President Donald Trump said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents sometimes make mistakes, even as he broadly defended his migrant crackdown that has sparked tensions in cities nationwide.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:05
"If Anything Happens, They Will Be Wiped Off": Trump On Iran's Threats

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterateda warning that Iran would be wiped "off the face of this earth" if Tehran ever succeeded in assassinating the US leader.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:01
Tech Chiefs At Davos Highlight AI's Power As A Geopolitical Tool

Anthropic's Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei compared artificial intelligence chips to nuclear weapons. Google DeepMind's CEO said China's technology is just months behind the US.

Published on: 21.01.2026 05:59
Great Davos Divorce: How US Allies Drew Red Line On Trump's Greenland Gambit

As US President Donald Trump continues his relentless pursuit of Greenland, some of America's closest allies have declared an end to the United States-led global order.

Published on: 21.01.2026 05:27
"A Tsunami Is Hitting Labour Market": IMF Chief Warns Of AI's Impact

A tsunami is hitting the labour market and jobs are being both enhanced and replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), has said.

Published on: 21.01.2026 05:24

News from Arabic Countries

S Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison

Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:28
US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore

Singapore's Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.

Published on: 21.01.2026 07:13
Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos

US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:54
Israel’s wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’

This is a breaking news story.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:35
Turkiye’s Sonmez storms into Australian Open 2026 third round

Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:23
Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase

Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:11
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7

New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:09
Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats

Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.

Published on: 21.01.2026 06:05
US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging despite Trump tariffs

While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.

Published on: 21.01.2026 05:18
Nigerian police confirm gunmen abducted villagers, after initial denials

The head of a Christian church alliance says 172 people were kidnapped by armed men, and that nine later escaped.

Published on: 21.01.2026 05:07
US Justice Department probes Minnesota officials amid migration raids

Investigation will look into whether Minnesota officials blocked federal immigration agents from carrying out duties.

Published on: 21.01.2026 04:43
Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced to life

Tetsuya Yamagami shot the Japanese politician dead in 2022.

Published on: 21.01.2026 04:43
What is Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could it lead the country next?

For first time in its chequered history, the party has a real chance of grabbing power as the leader of ruling alliance.

Published on: 21.01.2026 03:22
Stock markets, dollar plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland

Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.

Published on: 21.01.2026 03:05
Barcelona rail crash kills 1 days after deadly train wreck in Spain’s south

Official says 37 people injured, as Spain observes three days of mourning for 42 killed in earlier train collision.

Published on: 21.01.2026 02:51
‘You’ll find out’: Key takeaways from Trump’s one-year anniversary remarks

At a White House news briefing, Trump expressed optimism about his prospects of claiming Greenland for the US.

Published on: 21.01.2026 01:52
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,427

These are the key developments from day 1,427 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 21.01.2026 01:34
US forces seize a seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker

US has moved to assert strict control over production and sale of Venezuelan oil since attacking the country this month.

Published on: 21.01.2026 01:10
Vinicius defies boos with star turn in Real Madrid’s 6-1 UCL rout of Monaco

Real Madrid beat Monaco 6-1 in the league phase of the Champions League, as forward Vinicius defies boos from home fans.

Published on: 20.01.2026 23:30
Jesus brace helps Arsenal down Inter to seal Champions League qualification

Arsenal win 3-1 at Inter Milan in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League to seal their place in the last 16.

Published on: 20.01.2026 22:59
Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue

In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was 'no inflation' in the US.

Published on: 20.01.2026 22:23
Syrian government, SDF agree on a four-day ceasefire

Kurdish-led SDF accepts truce but reports continued attacks by government-allied forces, despite the agreement.

Published on: 20.01.2026 21:51
What’s behind Trump’s push to control Greenland?

As Trump escalates threats to seize Greenland, Inuit Greenlanders reject being treated as geopolitical pawns.

Published on: 20.01.2026 21:35
Trump undermined antiwar vows in first year. Will Democrats seize on this?

Party leaders vow to hammer Trump on affordability in months ahead, with Venezuela, Greenland their latest cudgels.

Published on: 20.01.2026 20:33
Spain searches for remains of victims from deadly train crash

Emergency teams are searching in a mountain range of the Spanish countryside for the victims of a deadly train crash.

Published on: 20.01.2026 20:24