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'It Is Over': Why A Deleted Op-Ed By Gen Z Student Is Going Viral In Pakistan

Pakistan might be witnessing its own Gen Z uprising, not through protests and violence, but in ideas that refused to be silenced in the face of brute force.

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:51
"Sir, May I See You Please?" Trump's Latest Claim On PM Modi

US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly raised an issue with him over the delivery of American-made Apache helicopters and called him "sir".

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:48
UN Accuses Israel Of "Systematic Discrimination" Against Palestinians

The United Nations on Wednesday said decades of discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its "apartheid system".

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:17
US Soldiers Rappel Down To Capture Maduro In AI-Reimagined Video

The short clip titled 'The Fall Of Maduro' also shows US President Donald Trump saying "Godspeed" and giving the go ahead to the operation.

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:12
Ex-Japanese Governor Sent 1,000 Sexually Harassing Texts To Staff: Report

A former governor in Japan accused of sexual harassment allegedly sent more than 1,000 inappropriate text messages to staff

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:02
Pak Propaganda Busted, Here's How Islamabad Ran For Help During Op Sindoor

Pakistan ran to the US for help during Indian airstrikes on their airbases and terror camps, US government filings have revealed, exposing Pakistani lies and misinformation campaign during Operation Sindoor.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:33
Amsterdam Airport Cancels 700 Flights Due To Severe Snow, Wind Disruptions

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, one of the largest in Europe, announced at least 700 flight cancellations Wednesday because of snow and wind, following days of weather-related travel disruptions.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:28
Opinion: Opinion | There's A Question About Trump India Hasn't Asked Yet After Venezuela

Beyond mere criticism of alliances, Donald Trump has created deep insecurity among partners once reliant on American stability.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:17
"Willing To Serve": Machado After Trump Says She "Doesn't Have Respect" In Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Tuesday said she is "ready and willing to serve" the country, adding that the people of Venezuela have already made their choice.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:11
"Could Endanger NATO': Ex-Danish Envoy To NDTV On Trump's Greenland Push

Freddy Svane said the Greenland crisis cannot be separated from what he called a "new world order" driven by raw power.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:35
This Trump Aide Was Called A Sell-Out. Venezuela Action Proved Otherwise

With the US military's overthrow and snatching of Venezuela's firebrand president Nicolas Maduro, Rubio is savoring victory -- but the outcome came only after compromises that again left many wondering where the old Rubio had gone.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:34
"Maza Na Karaya Toh...": Pakistan Army Officer's Unprovoked Threat To India

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), once again stirred controversy by linking India with Islamabad's ongoing conflict with Kabul.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:52
Explained: How Elon Musk's Grok Is Undressing Women, One Prompt At A Time

Nonprofit group AI Forensics analysed 20,000 images generated by Grok between December 25 and January 1 and found that 2 per cent depicted a person who appeared to be 18 or younger.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:44
Body Of Woman Murdered In US To Be Flown To India By Jan 8: Minister Kishan Reddy

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said the mortal remains of Nikitha Godishala, who was allegedly killed in the US, are expected to be brought to the country on January 7 or 8.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:29
"Peace Lasted 2 Days": Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump Over Maduro Capture

Late-night television returned this week with Jimmy Kimmel and other hosts addressing the biggest story of the new year: The US invasion of Venezuela

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:12
"My Wife Hates When I Do This": Trump Imitates Trans Athletes

Donald Trump’s imitation of transgender athletes during a speech to House Republicans has sparked criticism.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:11
Iran Executes Man For Spying For Mossad In Exchange Of Cryptocurrency

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad, state media reported Wednesday. The official IRNA news agency identified the man as Ali Ardestani, saying he relayed sensitive information to Mossad officers in return for financial rewards

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:07
"Belongs To All New Yorkers": Mamdani Took Oath On This 18th-Century Quran

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that one of the Qurans he used to take his oath as the city's first Muslim mayor will be placed on display at the main branch of the New York Public Library.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:05
"All Channels Blocked": Seoul Seeks China's Help To Curb North Korea's Nukes

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he had urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help him curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme and suggested a freeze in its development of weapons of mass destruction was "feasible" with the right conditions

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:46
"Donald, I Beg You": Trump Mocks France's Emmanuel Macron Over Tariffs

US President Donald Trump mocked his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in a rare impression, recounting how he coerced Paris into agreeing to triple its drug prices by threatening to hike tariffs on all French imports to America.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:22

News from Arabic Countries

Saudi-led coalition attacks south Yemen separatists

Video shows explosions at an arms storage facility in southern Yemen.

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:40
Everything you need to know about the Syria – Israel deal in Paris

Syria and Israel agreed to form a joint mechanism aimed at sharing intelligence and military deescalation.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:46
Who is Diosdado Cabello, Maduro’s interior minister and militia boss?

Cabello, who rose to power under Hugo Chavez, has been accused by a UN rights mission of cracking down on dissent.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:32
Who is Aidarous al-Zubaidi? Yemen’s ‘traitor’ chief

From governor to fugitive: Who is al-Zubaidi, the southern leader accused of 'high treason' in Yemen?

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:58
Why do 250 million Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7?

Orthodox and Coptic Christians don’t believe Jesus was born on a different day; they just use a different calendar.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:33
Greenland takeover could “upend US foreign policy”

“Greenland has a lot of rare earth. It also has gold and oil.”

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:32
Photos: Orthodox Christmas celebrations around the world

Orthodox Christians from Palestine to Russia celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on January 7.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:26
Bangladesh to ‘work with ICC’ on T20 World Cup security concerns in India

BCB refutes reports saying ICC had issued an ultimatum over Bangladesh's refusal to play its World Cup games in India.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:05
Venezuela’s former opposition leader Juan Guaido denounces Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela’s US-backed former opposition leader Juan Guaido has denounced acting president Delcy Rodriguez.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:13
Press association condemns Israel’s continued ban on media access to Gaza

Foreign Press Association pledges to submit 'robust response' to Supreme Court over Israel's media lockout.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:12
Seoul calls for freeze of North’s nuclear programme, Chinese mediation

South Korean President Lee ‍Jae Myung proposes a halt to Pyongyang's nuclear programme in exchange for 'compensation'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:52
Manner in which the US abducted Maduro “was a shock” to China

“The region [Latin America] is a pillar of China’s Global South strategy.”

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:22
Survivors recount RSF gang rape in Sudan; infants among victims

Survivors tell Al Jazeera of systematic RSF gang rape in Sudan as doctor confirms infants listed among victims.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:17
Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon could derail Hezbollah disarmament

Analysts believe Hezbollah will not accept the disarmament's second phase as long as Israel continues attacking Lebanon.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:05
Which teams are in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?

From qualified teams to match schedule and top goalscorers - here's what you need to know about the AFCON quarterfinals.

Published on: 07.01.2026 06:53
LIVE: Saudi-led coalition targets Yemen; STC head dismissed from gov’t

Leader of Yemen's STC removed from government with the Saudi-led coalition saying he 'fled to unknown location'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 06:05
LIVE: Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50m barrels of oil to US

US president says he will control oil sales, proceeds, as Venezuela's Rodriguez pledges no 'foreign agent' is in charge.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:45
China bans export of dual-use items to Japan amid tensions over Taiwan

Japan calls for the ban's withdrawal, calling the measures 'absolutely unacceptable' and 'deeply regrettable'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:29
How strong are Latin America’s military forces, as they face US threats?

Trump has threatened Colombia, Cuba and Mexico with military action. Could their armies take on the US?

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:43
Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting

Representatives from France, Israel, Lebanon, the US and UN tracking the ceasefire are due to meet amid Israeli attacks.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:34
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen, says STC leader al-Zubaidi has fled

Coalition targets secessionist forces after Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled hours before he was due for talks in Riyadh.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:24
Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela

Trump touts large US oil investments in Venezuela’s industry, but firms remain cautious amid low prices and instability.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:18
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,413

These are the key developments from day 1,413 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:17
Trump’s attacks on Venezuela put Mexico on edge

President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to safeguard Mexican sovereignty while cooperating with the US on key issues.

Published on: 07.01.2026 01:10
US says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats

White House says Trump is discussing options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the US military.

Published on: 07.01.2026 01:07