The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, held a meeting with his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss the ongoing Gaza crisis and regional security concerns. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the need for continued cooperation to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. The meeting took place on the backdrop of recent developments in the Middle East, including the recent visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States. In a separate development, the Swiss police announced that a bomb exploded at a nightclub in Zurich early on Thursday morning,…
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The Financial Times reported that the strained relations between India and the US have directly affected Indian billionaires. The British newspaper claims that India’s Hindu nationalist policy and dual foreign policy have affected relations with the US, despite Indian billionaire lobbying spending millions of dollars, failing to establish trade relations. The report states that Gautam Adani’s numerous lawsuits demonstrate that personal connections and lobbying cannot influence American legal preferences, and India is no longer a reliable ally that can be trusted to handle matters. The newspaper claims that the absence of communication between Modi and Trump during the tariff dispute…
The United Arab Emirates has announced a reduction in petroleum prices, amid a global economic shift. According to the Fuel Price Committee, the new price for petrol super 98 will be 2.53 dirhams per liter, down from 2.70 dirhams per liter in December. The price of petrol special 95 has been set at 2.42 dirhams per liter, down from 2.58 dirhams per liter in December. In a separate incident, Swiss police announced that the explosion occurred around 1:30 am on Thursday, when people were partying at New Air. The Indian government has announced that cigarettes, bidis (hand-rolled cigarettes), pan masala,…
Article: West African countries, Mali and Burkina Faso, have announced a ban on US citizens traveling to their nations in response to the US decision to include them in its list of countries subject to a travel ban. The move is a retaliation to US President Donald Trump’s decision to add these countries to the list of nations with inadequate screening, verification, and data exchange systems, posing a threat to US national security and public safety. The foreign ministries of both countries issued separate statements on Tuesday, stating that the decision was taken under the principle of mutual response. The…
January 1, 2026, marked a historic moment in the United States as Zehran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, prepared to take his oath of office. Zehran Mamdani will be the first Muslim mayor of New York City, and his inauguration ceremony will be attended by notable figures, including Senator Bernie Sanders and former Mayor Eric Adams. The recent elections in New York City witnessed a record-breaking turnout, with over 2001 since 2001 being the previous highest turnout. Zehran Mamdani, an Asian-American candidate, won the election despite the support of President Donald Trump, defeating incumbent Mayor Andrew…
A recent announcement by the United States President Donald Trump has sparked widespread attention, with the President ordering the National Guard’s deployment to the cities of Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. Trump believes that the introduction of the National Guard has led to a significant reduction in crime in these cities, and if crime rates surge again, federal forces will be sent back in. In a statement, Trump hinted that the next deployment might be even more robust and stringent. Meanwhile, India has announced a hike in the prices of various tobacco products, including cigarettes, bidis, paan masala, and other…
Article: In a historic moment, Zehran Mamdani, the newly elected Mayor of New York, took his oath of office on the Quran. This marks a significant milestone for the city of New York as Zehran Mamdani becomes its 111th and first Muslim Mayor. The oath-taking ceremony took place at a historic former subway station beneath City Hall, where New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, administered the oath to Zehran Mamdani. Zehran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist candidate, won the mayoral election with a historic victory, securing 50.78% of the vote while his opponent, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, received 41.6% of…
Article: A devastating explosion rocked the luxurious alpine ski resort, Bar, in Crans-Montana, a picturesque region in southwestern Switzerland, resulting in the loss of several lives and multiple injuries. According to the Swiss police, the explosion occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, when people were attending a New Year’s party. Reports suggest that several individuals were injured in the blast, and emergency services have rushed to the scene. The injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment. Swiss police spokesman Gérald Lathion stated that the nature of the explosion is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile,…
Article: In a move to prevent airfire and ensure public safety, the Karachi police have decided to use drones equipped with cameras to identify and track perpetrators. This is the first time that drones will be used in Karachi to prevent airfire. According to police officials, drones will be deployed in areas such as Liaquatabad, Sharifabad, Azizabad, Nazimabad, and other regions to monitor and prevent airfire. The police have informed that video recordings of individuals involved in airfire will be used as evidence to file charges against them. In addition, police stations in Karachi have been equipped with drone cameras…
Pakistan is bracing for another challenging year, with the government announcing a steep increase in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ahead of the New Year. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a notification increasing the prices of LPG by over Rs. 11.8 per kilogram, effective from January 1, 2026. The new prices will see the cost of an 11.8 kg domestic cylinder increase to Rs. 126.9. According to the OGRA notification, the new per-kilogram price of LPG has been set at Rs. 219.68, while the cost of a domestic cylinder has been fixed at Rs.…
