Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has stated that Israel faced a greater crisis than the 12-day war in Iran’s recent protests. According to Iranian media, Qalibaf said that the Israeli regime conducted persistent and organized attacks in various Iranian cities. Israel’s actions were defeated within 48 hours, which proved to be a more severe shock to the Israeli government than the 12-day war.
Qalibaf praised the efforts of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, stating that they kept the country safe during the protests. He also claimed that the rioters received external aid and were killing people in the style of ISIS. The United Arab Emirates has announced its intention not to use its territory for any attack on Iran.
Israel’s military stated that the remains of an Israeli hostage were found in Gaza, and all hostages have been returned. US President Donald Trump said in an interview with an American newspaper that he would send agents from Minneapolis, stating that they have done a great job. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has talked to Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani via phone during the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
Japan will not host pandas for the first time since 1972, following the departure of the twin pandas. The European Union will introduce a new law that will ban the import of Russian natural gas from January 1, 2027. The Kashmir Valley has witnessed a shutdown and peaceful protests every year on January 26.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for a severe cold wave in the country. The US media reported that over 17,000 flights have been canceled and over 1 million users are without electricity due to a severe snowstorm in the US.
US President Donald Trump claimed that the US used a secret weapon called the “Discombobulator” to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during his arrest. 100 people have been quarantined in their homes, and one patient’s condition is critical. The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, and President Trump stated that a large US “armada” is heading to the Gulf, with a focus on Iran.
According to Iranian media, two high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Health stated that security forces opened fire on protesters, and ambulances were unable to reach the scene. Ali Larijani’s daughter, Fatemah Ardeshir Larijani, was an assistant professor at the University of Miami’s Medical School. A 37-year-old American nurse, Alex Prety, was killed in Minneapolis when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers opened fire.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Ehsan Mani, said that the decision to participate in the T20 World Cup will be made by Friday or Saturday. The UAE has announced its intention not to use its territory for any attack on Iran.
The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mehmood Khan, has sent a formal letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding the non-payment of federal funds to the province. The BCCI’s Deputy President, Rajeev Shukla, stated that they wanted Bangladesh to play in the World Cup.
The Punjab Wildlife Department has captured 57 smuggled tigers in a single day and arrested eight people.
