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Moeed Pirzada in conversation with Erik Sperling on US interventionism, Pakistan’s military ties with Washington, and China’s growing influence

Erik Sperling joins Moeed Pirzada to unpack how Washington views India and Pakistan through the lens of power politics and interventionism.

‘How is my favourite Field Marshal’, President Trump asks PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that during his recent interaction with Donald Trump at Davos, the US president asked him, “How is my favourite Field Marshal?”

Pakistani man jailed for 36 years in Spain ‘love scam’ debt murder case

A Spanish court has sentenced a Pakistani man to 36 years in jail for murdering three elderly siblings over debts reportedly linked to an online romance scam.

Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve ‘respect’ after Trump comments

The Duke of Sussex has called for the sacrifices of Nato troops to be "spoken about truthfully and with respect", after the US president claimed allies stayed "a little back" from the front lines in Afghanistan.

Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

More than 8,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways.

What Trump officials and immigration lawyers say about ICE detaining a 5-year-old

The detention of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy with his father outside their home in Minnesota has become the latest lightning rod for America’s divisions on immigration under the Trump administration

Cocaine lab explosion kills nine in Colombia

A cocaine laboratory explosion killed nine people Friday on Colombia's Pacific coast, police said.

‘Massive fleet’ heading to Iran – Trump

Washington is closely “watching” the situation in Iran, US President Donald Trump has said, apparently renewing his threats of using military force against the Islamic Republic over its handling of the violent unrest.

China will ‘eat up’ Canada – Trump

China will “eat up” Canada if Ottawa refuses to cooperate with Washington, US President Donald Trump said on Friday.

Kushner’s vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles

Modern cities with sleek high-rises, a pristine coastline that attracts tourists and a state-of-the-art port that jut into the Mediterranean.

Police arrest Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha amid court appearance

Activist-lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Chattha were arrested in Islamabad while heading to court for a hearing in a social media case.

Bangladesh firm on not playing T20 World Cup in India

Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in next month’s T20 World Cup, its cricket board said on Thursday, effectively ruling the country out of the tournament.

Canada’s Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech

 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” on Thursday by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values.

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni ‘s lawyers as they prepare for trial.

Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 5002 as Internet Blackout Enters Third Week

The death toll from Iran’s nationwide protest crackdown has surpassed 5,000, activists say, as authorities maintain the country’s longest internet blackout and regional tensions escalate with growing U.S. military deployments.

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.
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