The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for Pakistan and 74 other countries, effective January 21, 2026, in a move tied to concerns that new immigrants could become “public charges” on American welfare systems, the U.S. State Department said. The freeze affects all categories of immigrant visas—including family, employment, and...
Top Danish badminton star Anders Antonsen has pulled out of the ongoing India Open 2026 in New Delhi, citing “extreme” air pollution as the reason for his withdrawal—marking his third consecutive year missing the event for similar concerns, he shared on Instagram. Antonsen, currently ranked world No. 3 and a four-time World Championships medalist, pointed...
Global K-pop sensation BTS has officially announced their long-awaited fifth full-length album, ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, 2026, marking their first major group project in nearly four years. The title pays homage to “Arirang”, Korea’s most beloved traditional folk song—a cultural symbol of resilience, longing, love, and hope that has endured for centuries...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...