Afghanistan has witnessed a devastating three-day period with 61 reported deaths due to severe blizzard and heavy rainfall in various parts of the country. According to foreign news agencies, the provinces of Paktia, Wardak, southern Kandahar, northern Jawzjan, Faryab, and central Bamyan, among others, have been experiencing snowfall and rain since Wednesday. The severe weather conditions have led to the blocking of major roads, disruption in live stock supplies, and a predicted continuation of the blizzard for the next few days.
The UAE has pledged not to use its soil for any attacks on Iran. In a separate development, the Israeli military confirmed that the remains of the Israeli hostage have been discovered in Gaza, with all hostages having been safely rescued. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has hinted at deploying agents from Minneapolis, saying they have done a great job.
In a bid to ease tensions between the US and Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held a telephonic conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. Japan is set to welcome its first pandas in nearly five decades after the twin pandas departed for the country. In a new development, the European Union will impose a ban on Russian natural gas imports from January 1, 2027, under a new law.
Every year, January 26 marks a shutdown and peaceful protest in occupied Kashmir. In a new development, the police are under emergency circumstances required to reach the city within 15 minutes and villages within 20 minutes. According to US media, over 17,000 flights have been canceled, and over 1 million customers are without power due to severe snowstorms.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the US used a secret “discombobulator” weapon during the attempted arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In a separate development, 100 individuals have been placed under quarantine at home, while one patient is reported to be in critical condition. The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump stating that a large US “armada” is headed for the Gulf and will focus on Iran.
According to Iranian Health Ministry officials, security personnel opened fire on protesters, resulting in the deaths of several individuals. In another development, the daughter of former Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, Fatemeh Ardeshir Larijani, was working as an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota’s medical school.
In a separate incident, an American nurse, Alex Preater, 37, was killed in a shooting incident involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Nawab, has stated that the decision on Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup will be made by Friday or Saturday.
The UAE has pledged not to use its soil for any attacks on Iran. In a separate development, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has officially written to the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding the non-payment of federal funds.
According to Indian media, the Vice President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Rajeev Shukla, has stated that they had wanted Bangladesh to participate in the World Cup.
US President Donald Trump has stated in an interview that they will deploy agents from Minneapolis at some point, saying they have done a great job. The Punjab Wildlife Department has seized 57 illegally kept tigers in a single day and arrested eight people.
