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PM Shehbaz, other global leaders sign Trump-led Board of Peace charter

US President Donald Trump kicked off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday, with world leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, signing on to pursue a lasting agreement for Gaza.

U.S. set to officially quit World Health Organization

The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organisation on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both US health and global health and also in violation of a US law that requires Washington to pay the UN health agency $260 million in fees that it owes.

In Davos speech, Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as ‘Iceland’

US President Donald Trump repeatedly made an apparent gaffe in a speech Wednesday to world leaders assembled in Switzerland by referring to "Iceland" several times instead of his much coveted "Greenland," with the White House furiously denying any confusion on his part.

Death toll in Pakistan Gul plaza mall fire hits 55: Karachi govt

The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan's biggest city rose to at least 55 people, a Karachi government official told AFP on Thursday.

Will Arab nations help rebuild Gaza — or is Trump’s Board of Peace just for show?

Several Arab and Muslim countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan and Türkiye, have agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to support a ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza.

Pakistan joins President Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza

Pakistan has announced its decision to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, expressing hope that the initiative will lead to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, increased humanitarian assistance, and long-term reconstruction of the war-ravaged territory.

Trump deal will allow US to control parts of Greenland – Telegraph

The US will control parts of Greenland by designating them as sovereign military base areas, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday evening, citing a draft agreement between US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

Trump says Europe ‘destroying’ itself

European nations need to reverse a decade of what he called “horrible” decisions to stop “destroying” themselves, US President Donald Trump has said.

PAF F-16s Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Major Multinational Air Combat Exercise

A Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter aircraft and dedicated air and ground crew has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to take part in the multinational aerial combat exercise Spears of Victory-2026

After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don’t give in to bullies

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said Europe would not give in to bullies or be intimidated, in a scathing criticism of US President Donald Trump's threat to impose steep tariffs if Europe does not let him take over Greenland.

Untouched by Flames: Holy Quran Found Safe After Gul Plaza Fire

Copies of the Holy Quran were found completely unharmed inside Gul Plaza’s mosque after a devastating fire tore through the building on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road.

Trump’s Greenland threats spark outrage from EU and test longtime NATO alliance

The European Union’s top official on Tuesday called Trump’s planned new tariffs on eight of its countries over Greenland a “mistake” and questioned Trump’s trustworthiness.

ISIS-K Claims Suicide Bombing Targeting Chinese Nationals at Kabul Restaurant

A deadly suicide bombing has struck a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, leaving multiple people dead and injured and raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in Afghanistan

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

 Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, are expecting a son in late July, they announced in a social media post Tuesday.

Israel’s Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board’s executive committee.

US troops depart key military site in Iraq

The US has fully withdrawn troops from the Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, reducing the Pentagon’s footprint in the country to Kurdish-controlled areas.

Brooklyn Beckham Accuses Parents of Undermining Marriage to Nicola Peltz

Brooklyn Beckham has spoken out about his strained relationship with his parents, alleging that tensions escalated after Victoria Beckham withdrew from designing Nicola Peltz’s wedding dress at the last moment.

France declines to join Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’

France has declined to join the ‘Board of Peace’ proposed by US President Donald Trump to oversee post-war governance and reconstruction in Gaza.

Trump refuses ‘to think purely of peace’ because of Nobel snub

US President Donald Trump has rebuked Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the decision had freed him from any obligation to think “purely of peace,” according to a letter circulated by multiple media outlets on Monday.

Denmark sends more troops to Greenland

Denmark has sent additional troops to Greenland after US President Donald Trump threatened European countries with tariffs unless he is allowed to purchase the self-governing Arctic island.

India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting

India signed a $3 billion deal on Monday to buy liquefied natural gas from the United Arab Emirates, making it the UAE’s top customer, as the leaders of both countries held talks to strengthen trade and defence ties.

India Among Countries Invited to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza

India is among multiple nations invited by the United States to join a Trump-led Board of Peace to oversee Gaza’s future and reconstruction efforts.

Does lip balm help chapped lips? Here’s what to know

Though dry lips can happen year-round, they’re most common during the winter. The cold outdoors paired with the low-humidity indoors can strip moisture from soft, pillowy lips.

Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134 billion

The US-based billionaire claims that the company behind ChatGPT obtained “wrongful gains” from his early financial support.

Iran has defeated the US – Khamenei

Iran has prevailed over the US by curbing the violent protests that gripped the country, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said.

Trump selling seats on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ for $1 billion

US President Donald Trump wants countries to pay at least $1 billion to remain on the Gaza “Board of Peace” beyond a three-year limit, according to the text of the body’s charter obtained by multiple media outlets.

High-speed train collision kills 21 in Spain (VIDEOS)

At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday evening.

‘Reduced to Zero’: Karachi’s Gul Plaza Fire Destroys Livelihoods, 14 Dead

The death toll in the Gul Plaza shopping complex fire has climbed to 14 after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 33 hours in Karachi.

Social Media in Shock Over Marriyum Aurangzeb’s Transformation at Sharif Family Wedding

Photos of Marriyum Aurangzeb from Junaid Safdar’s wedding has gone viral, leaving social media users shocked over her noticeably transformed appearance.

India Rejects Exit Speculation, Seeks Extension of US Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has firmly denied reports of its withdrawal from Iran’s Chabahar port, stating it continues to engage with the United States to extend a conditional sanctions waiver that allows Indian operations at the strategic facility.
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