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Leaked directives suggest Pakistan’s military media wing urged local outlets to challenge Qatar’s diplomatic neutrality and Al Jazeera’s reporting on Afghanistan and the Taliban.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is facing a “full-scale war” with the US, Israel and Europe, warning of a decisive response as tensions rise ahead of Donald Trump’s meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
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The trilateral meeting, held in a southwestern Chinese province north of the contested border, came two days after Thailand and Cambodia signed a fresh ceasefire agreement to end weeks of fighting that killed more than 100 people and forced hundreds of thousands to be evacuated on both sides of the border.
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At least 16 people died and three were injured after a fire tore through a nursing home in Manado, North Sulawesi, with many victims found in their rooms as the blaze broke out late Sunday evening.
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Inqilab Moncho has given Bangladesh’s Yunus-led interim government 24 days to complete the trial in party leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s murder, as protests intensify and political tensions rise ahead of elections.
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Seoul will reclassify North Korea’s state-run Rodong Sinmun as general material, loosening restrictions as President Lee Jae Myung pushes for a softer approach toward Pyongyang.
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Unidentified miscreants set fire to several rooms at the Saha residence in Dumritola on December 27 in a targeted attack on minorities.
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US President Donald Trump called negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war “closer than ever,” while Zelensky acknowledged progress and left room for potential territorial concessions.
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Lahore ASP Shehrbano Naqvi faced viral backlash after a clip showed her leaving a podcast mid-interview to respond to a murder, sparking skepticism and humor online.
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The National Citizen Party’s decision to join forces with Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of February polls has triggered resignations and controversy within the party.
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Countries in North Asia like China, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are engaged in an intense arms race with efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Such moves amid US-China rival may threaten the stability of the region
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China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, mobilising army, navy and rocket forces as a “stern warning” against independence moves, prompting condemnation from Taipei.
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Pyongyang said the cruise missile test was a “self-defense” exercise, as South Korea confirmed launches and vowed readiness with the US.
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Zelenskyy thanked Trump for US support after their Mar-a-Lago meeting as Trump said Ukraine peace talks were in the “final stages,” warning the war could otherwise drag on with heavy loss of life.
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The Pakistani High Commissioner said bilateral trade between the two countries has grown by 20 per cent compared to last year, with business communities from both sides actively exploring new investment opportunities.
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Photos from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago meeting with Zelenskyy sparked fresh online speculation about the US president’s health, though the White House again said he remains in “excellent health.”
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One person was killed and another critically injured after two helicopters collided mid-air and crashed near Hammonton, New Jersey, prompting a major emergency response.
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Apart from small-caps, the Philippine's PSEi index and Bitcoin were among the biggest global losers in 2025, declining more than 9 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Other laggards included the BSE MidCap and Jakarta Composite Index, which slipped 4 percent and 0.4 percent.
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The study tracks only those whose wealth exceeds $100 billion. Globally, 18 people now hold fortunes above that level, and all but one gained during the year
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Kosovo’s Albin Kurti says he will quickly form a new government after his Vetevendosje Party secured 49.3% in Sunday’s election, ending a year-long political deadlock.
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The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying 250 people, including nine crew members and 241 passengers.
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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held year-end talks at Mar-a-Lago, making progress on a peace plan while Moscow’s attacks on Kyiv continued.
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Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev shared a Florida wake-surfing video and praised Trump’s peace efforts following his meeting with Zelenskyy.
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Trump and Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace talks are nearing completion with 90–95% of the plan agreed, though ceasefire, territorial issues, and ongoing Russian attacks remain unresolved.
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After hours of talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump said Ukraine security guarantees are nearly finalised, though disagreements over eastern Ukraine continue to delay a peace deal.
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Donald Trump said the US has become the “real” United Nations after announcing a pause in Thailand–Cambodia fighting and criticising the UN’s role.
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The Central Military Commission, which commands China’s armed forces, is chaired by President Xi Jinping.
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TASS reported that both Putin and Gerasimov expressed the view that Ukraine’s leadership is in “no hurry” to pursue a negotiated settlement to the conflict, which has now entered its fourth year.
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From slapping tariffs on goods reaching US from countries around the world to projecting himself as a peacemaker in several global conflicts, Trump has made headlines throughout 2025.
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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a phrenic nerve block to treat chronic hiccups as he remains hospitalised following hernia surgery and amid his 27-year jail term for an attempted coup.
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In 1995, Jeff Bezos pitched dozens of investors for seed money — and many first wanted an explanation of the internet itself.
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Pakistan has admitted that Indian drone strikes during Operation Sindoor damaged the Nur Khan air base and injured military personnel, marking a shift from its earlier denials following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police said two prime accused in the killing of activist Osman Hadi escaped to India through the Meghalaya border and efforts are underway to secure their arrest and extradition.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urges Russia to cooperate as Kyiv faces heavy bombardment and pledges $1.82 billion in aid to support Ukraine’s recovery.
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US Congressman Ro Khanna and the State Department condemned the lynching of Bangladeshi Hindu Dipu Chandra Das, sparking global protests demanding protection for minorities.
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Bangladesh’s Editors Council has accused a section of the interim government of allowing organised violence after the killing of Inqilab Mancha leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as attacks on media houses, cultural institutions and minorities triggered fresh political turmoil.
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The "broad unity" between the party and the Kathmandu Mayor comes ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives elections next year.
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A peaceful London protest by Hindu groups over the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and alleged persecution of minorities in Bangladesh was disrupted by a Khalistani counter-protest, prompting police intervention and renewed international attention on the issue.
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Condoms are expected to be unavailable for at least a month next year due to a fund crunch and manpower shortage.
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The Trump administration has approached Pakistan to explore American locomotive sales, mineral reserve assessments and broader commercial partnerships during talks held on the sidelines of the IMF meetings, according to Pakistani sources.
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Myanmar's junta-held elections see low turnout and heavy criticism, as Aung San Suu Kyi remains jailed and most opposition parties are barred from participating.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow would pursue its military objectives by force if Ukraine rejected peace talks, as fighting intensified ahead of a planned Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
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A powerful winter storm dumped heavy snow across the US Northeast, grounding thousands of flights, disrupting road travel and prompting states of emergency as authorities urged caution during the busy post-holiday period.
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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said he rejected military advice to take shelter in a bunker during the May standoff with India after Operation Sindoor, asserting readiness to defend the country while stressing Pakistan did not seek war.
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China proposes new AI regulations to monitor emotional interaction, enforce safety measures, and curb harmful content.
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"The Great Replacement has already happened", Musk wrote on X.
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William, the Prince of Wales, is expected to travel to North America when the US hosts the football World Cup with Canada and Mexico in July.
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Hindu groups protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London after blasphemy-linked killings, citing a rights report documenting 71 incidents in 2025.
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Washington and Abuja previously said they targeted IS-linked militants, without providing details on which of Nigeria's myriad armed groups were attacked.
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Bangladesh’s BMJP plans to contest 91 seats, seeks alliances with BNP or Jamaat to boost minority turnout, and urges India to shift its stance.
