Dubai’s Global Village kicked off the celebrations for the New Year with a spectacular sky display that lit up the night sky with ‘Pakistan Happy New Year’. The display was made possible by using drones to write the message across the sky. In Dubai’s Global Village, New Year’s Eve is celebrated according to the time of seven countries, including Pakistan.
In a separate development, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has called for a condemnation of US President Donald Trump’s remarks, labeling them as ‘unlawful and provocative’. He has demanded that the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council condemn the remarks.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has claimed that his company’s chatbot, Gruok AI, can produce better results in medical imaging, particularly in X-ray and MRI diagnostics, than human doctors. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over Israel’s decision.
After conducting an operation against terrorists, the military has been recalled in the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Defense has stated that it is ready to facilitate talks between the US and North Korea to restore diplomatic relations. In a separate incident, a driver in Dubai was fined 10,000 dirhams for performing stunts on the road.
In a major crackdown, the police in the Indian state of Kerala have seized over 1 million fake degrees from 22 universities. Muslim countries have issued a joint statement calling for the restoration of Gaza’s infrastructure and hospitals and the opening of the Rafah border crossing.
A video of a fitness class for men at the Ottoman Mosque in Bradford, UK has gone viral on social media, with over 2 million views on TikTok and Facebook. The mosque administration has stated that the video has sparked a global reaction.
In a separate incident, the Canadian Transport Regulatory Authority has demanded an investigation from India after a pilot was found to be drunk on duty for Air India. Reports suggest that the Saudi Humanitarian Aid Organization had provided aid packages that were later seized by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Elon Musk has confirmed that he will provide financial support to the Republican Party before the 2026 midterm elections. Protests have been ongoing for five days in various Iranian cities against rising inflation and the devaluation of the currency. The UK Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings for snowfall.
In a statement, the Foreign Minister emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve issues.
