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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel

Iceland has become the fifth country to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after Israel was cleared to take part, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands.

Karachi Mayor Under Fire After Tragic Death of Three-Year-Old in Open Manhole

Opposition parties are demanding Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s resignation and legal action against key city officials.

Trump ‘very satisfied’ with new Syrian leadership

US President Donald Trump has said that he is “very satisfied” with Syria’s new government.

Imran Khan being held alone in ‘death row cell’, says son

Kasim Khan, the son of the cricketer turned politician, says his father has been denied visits from family members despite court orders permitting access.

Pakistan says Afghan nationals carried out recent suicide attacks

Afghan nationals linked to deadly suicide attacks in Islamabad and Wana, escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Constitutional Martial Law: Pakistan’s Descent into Legalized Authoritarianism

The author critically examines how Pakistan’s evolving power structure, where constitutional reforms blur the line between democracy and military control.

Maldives begins ‘generational ban’ on smoking

The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said.

Moeed Pirzada with Afghan Diplomat, Omar Samad: Trump Never Wanted Taliban to Rule Kabul? What Next

In this in-depth interview with GVS Editor Dr. Moeed Pirzada, former Afghan Ambassador Omar Samad unpacks the TTP standoff, Islamabad-Kabul tensions after airstrikes, Istanbul talks, and the regional players reshaping the conflict.

Man’s Greed in the Guise of Civilization: How British Colonialism Starved India

As Victorian England amused itself with tales of monsters and haunted manors, an unspeakable, man-made horror was unfolding thousands of miles away in colonial...

Japan’s Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual

The peak of Mount Fuji was capped with snow for the first time this fall on Thursday, reaching the milestone 21 days later than the average since records began in 1894, the meteorological agency said.

Operation Sindoor: Why Indian Tourists Are Steering Clear of Turkey and Azerbaijan?

Indian tourist arrivals to Turkey and Azerbaijan fall sharply after Operation Sindoor, amid social-media campaigns and political backlash.

Pakistan Rewrites Barter Rules with Iran, Russia & Afghanistan to Bypass the Dollar Trap

Pakistan revamps barter trade with Iran and Afghanistan for faster, flexible deals, aiming to ease dollar dependency,but will it help?
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