Zohran Mamdani took office just after midnight Thursday, becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor after being sworn in on the Holy Quran at a historic subway station in Manhattan.
The Pentagon has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract under the F-15 Israel Program to design, produce, and deliver up to 50 advanced F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, reinforcing long-standing US-Israel military cooperation through foreign military sales.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan, reaffirming strong Pakistan-UAE ties and discussing trade, investment, defence cooperation, and a proposed $1bn UAE equity investment in Pakistan’s Fauji Foundation.
Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to resume direct flights from Karachi to Dhaka in January 2026, marking a major step toward restoring aviation links and strengthening bilateral relations.
Türkiye’s intelligence agency MIT has captured Mehmet Goren, a senior ISIS figure tasked with planning suicide attacks across multiple regions, and brought him to Türkiye.
The Washington Times declares 2025 a historic turning point in Pakistan–U.S. relations, citing a major shift in Washington’s strategy as President Donald Trump elevates Pakistan’s regional and strategic importance following the May conflict with India.
Pakistan has finalised a multibillion-dollar defence deal with Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army, covering fighter jets, trainers, and joint military cooperation—despite a long-standing UN arms embargo
