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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Canada admits it can’t meet NATO spending goal – Pentagon leaks

US officials complain that Ottawa’s “defense shortfalls” are “straining partner relationships” in the North Atlantic bloc

67 million children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF

Of the 67 million children whose vaccinations were "severely disrupted," 48 million missed out on routine vaccines entirely, UNICEF said, flagging concerns about potential polio and measles outbreaks.

UN chief to host May meeting on Afghanistan in Doha

There is no contemporary census data for Afghanistan but the UN uses a population estimate of 40 million, meaning 85 percent of the nation is projected to be in poverty.

K-pop star Moonbin of boy band Astro dies at 25

The 25-year-old singer was found dead at his home in southern Seoul late Wednesday, a spokesperson for the National Police Agency told AFP, adding that there was no evidence of foul play.

Viceroy Research and members slapped with defamation and fraud lawsuit in US

MPT has sued for defamation the Viceroy Research LLC and its members after the short-selling Viceroy Research “repeatedly published baseless allegations to drive down the company’s stock price”.

Breaking the fast in France: The rise of food delivery services for Ramadan

Online services aid French Muslims to have a proper Iftar meal despite having less time after work during Ramadan.

The significance of Ramadan: Building stronger communities and strengthening faith

Observance of Ramadan by Muslims Muslims worldwide leads to development in relation between UAE and Indonesia.

Japan boosts tourism industry with new visa regulation

Japan makes efforts to boost its tourism industry by introducing a new online tourist visa system and visa waiver arrangements.

Questions raised on live media coverage of Justice Faez Isa

The over two hours-long live media coverage of Justice Faez Isa's statements is being widely questioned on social media. 

Ileana D’Cruz announces her pregnancy, netizens ask about partner

Her fans are congratulating her on her pregnancy. Some, however, asked when she get married. Back in 2019, the media reported that she was dating an Australian photographer. They both, however, parted ways in 2019.

WATCH: Emirati astronaut shares video of Makkah, Madina from space

The video showed the two cities illuminated with lights at night. The video has gained traction on social media. He first focused on Madina and then showed Makkah.

Kenya shuts down cooperation with Pakistan in Arshad Sharif murder investigation

The Kenyan authorities allegedly told Pakistani authorities that it provided every possible help to two Pakistani investigators and that it was not ready to do the same all over again.
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