Russia stands in solidarity with its long-time ally Venezuela “in the face of blatant neo-colonial threats and external armed aggression,” the Foreign Ministry in Moscow has said days after US forces abducted President Nicolas Maduro.

Saudi Arabia carried out overnight airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Mukalla, alleging weapons shipments from the UAE intended for separatist forces.

Trump has followed a pattern of extending holiday wishes to those he has variously described as “my many enemies” and “haters and losers” since at least 2013.

Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to fly to Washington to meet President Donald Trump in the coming weeks for a third meeting in six months that will likely focus on the Gaza force

Live-fire demonstration in the North Arabian Sea showcases Pakistan Navy’s combat readiness and maritime defense strength.

RT India deleted a controversial post claiming Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was made to wait before meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan.

A Field General Court Martial has sentenced former ISI Director General Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison on charges ranging from political interference to violating the Official Secrets Act

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.

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

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

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

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