The government of India has allowed exiled Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Wajid to address an audio speech, sparking a protest from Bangladesh. According to reports from Dhaka, the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its discontent with India’s decision, calling it surprising. The ministry stated that the Indian government’s approval for the speech was a strange move, as it allowed the convicted former PM to deliver a hate speech.
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its concerns that the Indian government’s decision would be a dangerous precedent, potentially causing significant damage to bilateral relations. In her speech, Sheikh Hasina Wajid claimed that fair elections were impossible in Bangladesh under an interim government. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its commitment to not use its territory for any potential military strikes against Iran.
The Israeli military has stated that the remains of a hostage have been found in Gaza, and all hostages have been safely returned. US President Donald Trump has announced that the US would recall agents from Minneapolis, claiming that they had done an excellent job.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spoken with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani via phone, amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. Japan will see its first panda arrival in 49 years, following the departure of the twin pandas. The European Union will impose a ban on Russian natural gas imports from January 1, 2027, under the new law.
Every year, Kashmir witnesses a shutdown and peaceful protests on January 26. The Indian government has announced that police must arrive within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in rural areas during a state of emergency. A severe snowstorm has caused over 17,000 flights to be canceled in the US, affecting over 10 million customers.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the US used a secret weapon called the “Discombobulator” to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. A total of 100 people are being quarantined at home, while one patient’s condition is described as critical. The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, with President Trump announcing that a large US “armada” is heading towards the Gulf, focusing on Iran.
Iran’s Health Ministry has stated that security forces opened fire on protesters, with ambulances unable to reach the scene. Ali Larijani’s daughter, Fatima Ardeshir Larijani, worked as an assistant professor at the University of Iowa’s medical school. A US citizen nurse, Alex Pretry, was killed in a shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani has stated that the decision to participate in the T20 World Cup will be made by Friday or Saturday. The UAE has announced that it will not use its territory for any potential military strikes against Iran.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mehmood Khan Afridi has officially written to the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding the non-payment of federal funds by the federal government. According to Indian media, the BCCI’s Vice President Rajiv Shukla stated that they wanted Bangladesh to participate in the World Cup.
US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will recall agents from Minneapolis, claiming that they had done an excellent job. The Punjab Wildlife Department has seized 57 illegal tigers in a single day and arrested eight individuals.
