In one of the most candid acknowledgements by a senior Pakistani leader, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused the United States of exploiting Pakistan for strategic gains and abandoning it once its objectives were met. Speaking in Pakistan’s Parliament, Asif said Islamabad was treated “worse than toilet paper” by Washington,…
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Islamabad Suicide Blast Kills 31, Security Gaps Exposed
A devastating suicide bombing at a Shia religious centre in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has claimed at least 31 lives and injured more than 160 people, triggering nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of the country’s internal security apparatus. The attack occurred at the Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area during…
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US Cybersecurity Chief Shared Sensitive Files on ChatGPT: Report
In a development that has sparked concern across Washington’s cybersecurity establishment, the acting head of the United States’ top cyber defence agency reportedly uploaded sensitive internal documents to the public version of ChatGPT. According to a media report, Madhu Gottumukkala, the Indian-origin acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
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Trump’s Plane Turns Back Mid-Air on Way to Davos: What Happened
US President Donald Trump’s journey to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when his aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to return mid-air shortly after takeoff. The decision followed the detection of a “minor electrical issue,” prompting the flight crew to abort the…
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Union Pushes Shutdown Amid Amazon TB Outbreak
Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) at one of its major fulfillment centres in the United Kingdom, triggering sharp reactions from trade unions and renewed debate over workplace safety in large logistics hubs. The cases were detected at the company’s Coventry warehouse, which employs nearly 3,000 workers. The…
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Delcy Rodriguez Consolidates Power in Venezuela
In the aftermath of the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has moved swiftly to consolidate her authority. Over the past 12 days, Rodriguez has installed loyalists in critical government and military positions to shield herself from internal threats, particularly from Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello….
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Oregon Coast Earthquake: 6.2 Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Threat
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Oregon early Thursday, triggering brief concern across coastal regions of the United States’ Pacific Northwest. According to global seismic monitoring agencies, the tremor occurred in the early hours without causing major damage or injuries, and authorities…
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US Pauses Visa Processing for 75 Countries from Jan 21
The United States State Department announced that visa processing for applicants from 75 countries will be paused starting January 21, 2026. The move, issued via a departmental memo, instructs consular officers to strictly enforce the “public charge” provisions of US immigration law, which allow denial of visas to applicants likely…
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Swiss Ski Resort Fire Kills Dozens in Crans-Montana Bar
A catastrophic fire tore through a packed bar in Switzerland’s luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations, killing about 40 people and leaving more than a hundred injured, many of them fighting for their lives. Authorities have described the tragedy as one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in…
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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Hits Taiwan, Buildings Shake in Taipei
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan late on Saturday, approximately 32 km off the northeastern coastal city of Yilan, authorities confirmed. The tremors were felt across the capital Taipei, causing buildings to sway and residents to evacuate in panic. Second Major Quake in One Week This is the second…