Former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked viral reactions online after accepting a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a White House meeting on January 15, 2026. Machado, who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime, gifted Trump her medal as a symbolic “gesture...
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Iran Still Operating Vintage F-14 Fighter Jets Decades After U.S. Retirement
Iran remains the only country in the world still flying the iconic F-14 Tomcat fighter jets, more than four decades after the United States retired the aircraft, according to a special report. Despite decades of Western sanctions and severe challenges in obtaining spare parts, Tehran has managed to keep a number of these Cold War-era...
China Rejects India’s Claim Over Shaksgam Valley, Calls Region Its Territory, Sparking Diplomatic Tension
China has firmly rejected India’s assertion that the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir belongs to New Delhi, with a top Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stating the disputed region “belongs to China” and that Beijing is justified in conducting infrastructure projects there. The comments came amid growing diplomatic friction over territorial claims, as China defended...
Qatar Warns Any U.S.–Iran Escalation Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Middle East Stability
Qatar has issued a stark warning that any military escalation between the United States and Iran could trigger catastrophic consequences across the Middle East and beyond, as tensions spike over Washington’s threats of intervention in Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests, Qatar’s foreign ministry said Tuesday in Doha. Majed al-Ansari, a ministry spokesperson, emphasised that regional...
Trump Urges Iranians to Keep Protesting, Says ‘Help Is on Its Way’ Amid Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump took a bold stance on the escalating unrest in Iran, urging citizens to persist in their nationwide protests against the ruling regime and declaring “help is on its way” in a Truth Social message that stopped short of specifying what form that support will take. Trump wrote, “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING—TAKE...
Netherlands Announces 15-Member Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The Netherlands national cricket team has officially unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Led by captain Scott Edwards, the Dutch squad blends seasoned campaigners with emerging talent as it prepares for a tough...
India Denies Visas to 4 Pakistani-Origin American Cricketers Ahead of T20 World Cup
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the cricket world, India has reportedly rejected visa applications for four American cricketers of Pakistani origin ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, raising uncertainty around the USA team’s participation in matches scheduled on Indian soil. The USA squad includes players born in Pakistan, like...
Bruno Mars Makes Solo Comeback With New Album The Romantic Dropping Feb. 27
Global pop icon Bruno Mars is officially returning to the spotlight with his first solo album in nearly a decade—The Romantic, set to release on February 27, 2026. The announcement was made via Mars’ social media, where he also revealed that the first single from the project will be released this Friday, igniting excitement among...
Trump Signals Long-Term U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a bold and contentious new chapter in American foreign policy, suggesting that U.S. oversight of Venezuela could stretch on for years after the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro, according to a recent interview with The New York Times. Trump hinted that Washington’s involvement won’t be short-lived, saying, “Only time...
Field Marshal Meets Bangladeshi Air Chief, Pledge to Strengthen Defence Ties
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a high-level meeting with Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss bolstering defence cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The two military leaders engaged in detailed talks on bilateral security issues, regional stability, and enhancing...









