Afghanistan is facing severe global isolation due to the Taliban regime’s non-democratic and violent policies. The country’s embassies abroad are continuing to close, with Japan the latest to announce the closure of its Afghan embassy. According to a report by the Kabel Times, all political and economic activities will be suspended at the Afghan embassy from January 31, 2026. The list of banned books includes works by female and Iranian authors.
The closure of diplomatic missions could have severe consequences for Afghan citizens living abroad. On the other hand, the Amo newspaper reports that Russia has also refused to accept Afghan workers due to security concerns. Experts say that the US, Germany, Pakistan, Iran, and other countries are deporting Afghan migrants due to concerns about Afghan terrorists and security threats.
The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Arouni, has condemned US President Donald Trump’s statements, calling them “unlawful and inflammatory.” He has demanded that the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council condemn Trump’s statements.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has claimed that the AI chatbot, GruK, can provide better results than doctors in diagnosing medical images, particularly X-rays and MRI scans. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed concern over Israel’s decision.
After the operation against terrorists, the Israeli forces have been withdrawn: The United Arab Emirates Defense Ministry has said that it is ready to facilitate negotiations between the US and North Korea. A record number of property sales and purchases were made in Dubai real estate in 2025, with a 30.6% increase in real estate rents compared to 2024.
In Dubai, a driver has been charged with performing stunts on the road, and his car was seized. A fine of 10,000 dirhams has been imposed on the driver.
The Indian state of Kerala has seized 1 million fake degrees from 22 universities. Foreign ministers of Muslim countries have issued a joint statement calling for the restoration of the Gaza Strip’s basic infrastructure and hospitals, and the opening of the Rafah crossing.
A video of a gym class for men at the Ottoman Mosque in Bradford, UK, has gone viral on social media. The mosque administration says that the video has been viewed over 2 million times on TikTok and Facebook, sparking a global reaction.
Canada’s Transport Regulatory Agency has demanded an investigation from India after the incident of an Air India pilot drinking while on duty. According to a report, Saudi King Salman had provided humanitarian aid packages, which were half taken by the Taliban in Qandahar. Musk says that Trump should know that US interference is equivalent to fueling conflict.
Billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that he will be financially supporting the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections. Protests against inflation and the devaluation of the currency have been ongoing in Iran for five days and have become violent. The UK’s Meteorological Department has issued amber and yellow warnings due to the possibility of snow.
The UK Foreign Minister has said that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions to the problems.
