Director General ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has delivered a firm message amid rising political and social polarisation, stating that no individual’s politics, party loyalty, or caste identity is above Pakistan. Speaking at a media briefing, the military spokesperson stressed that the country’s sovereignty, constitutional order, and internal stability must always take priority over...
A severe cold wave in the United Kingdom continues to break low-temperature records night after night, with Marham in Norfolk reporting temperatures dropping to around –12.5°C. This extreme cold has significantly disrupted daily life across the UK, including transport and education systems. Officials say heavy snowfall has forced hundreds of schools to remain closed, extending...
According to reports in the Indian media, the Indian government hired a US-based lobbying firm in 2025 to help arrange and facilitate meetings between Indian diplomats and senior US officials in Washington. The lobbying firm reportedly coordinated calls and in-person engagements between the Indian diplomatic mission and the US State Department, the National Security Council,...
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has made bold remarks about the country’s military preparedness against India, claiming that Pakistan’s combat aircraft have effectively been “battle-tested” against the Indian armed forces and are receiving high demand for orders as a result. Asif stated the country’s military readiness is so robust it could reduce reliance on...
In a major development ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced that the national cricket team will not travel to India for the tournament under the current circumstances. The decision was made after an emergency board meeting involving 17 directors on January 4, 2026, with the...
Venezuela’s government claims that a major portion of President Nicolás Maduro’s security team was killed during a US military operation that led to Maduro’s capture. According to Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino, the operation—described as a direct attack on Venezuelan sovereignty—resulted in heavy casualties among security personnel, though he did not specify exact numbers. Padrino...
The first teaser for the upcoming Pakistani film Aag Lagay Basti Mein, featuring Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa, has been released and is drawing strong reactions from audiences. The intense preview hints at high-stakes drama, social conflict and raw emotional storytelling, with both stars portraying powerful characters caught in turmoil that grips their community. The...
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, has cancelled several Israel-related executive orders on his first day in office, reversing decisions taken by former mayor Eric Adams. The revoked directives included the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and other policy measures linked to Israel that were implemented after September 2024. The move...
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States carried out a major military operation in Venezuela, asserting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were detained and taken out of the country. In a social-media statement, Trump said the attack was “well planned” and part of US efforts to target Maduro’s government....
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament has reached the Round of 16 stage with a star-studded lineup featuring some of the continent’s most high-profile footballers. Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, and Victor Osimhen headline the group of standout performers progressing to the knockout stage, as AFCON resumes in Morocco this weekend. Paris Saint-Germain defender...