At least 30 people were killed and dozens more injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in Pakistan during evening prayers, according to local officials. The devastating Pakistan mosque blast struck a crowded prayer hall, turning a place of worship into a scene of chaos and grief within moments. Authorities said the explosion…
EU adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list — On 29 January 2026, the European Union (EU) formally added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its official terrorist organizations list, marking a major escalation in the bloc’s response to Tehran’s domestic repression and regional conduct. The decision was made unanimously by the 27 EU…
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran that “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate a fresh nuclear deal, intensifying one of the most serious diplomatic standoffs between Washington and Tehran in years. Trump used his Truth Social platform to demand that Iran return to negotiations on its nuclear programme under…
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has condemned remarks by former US president Donald Trump about Nato troops in Afghanistan, describing them as “insulting” and disrespectful to allied forces who served and died alongside American soldiers during the conflict. Starmer said Trump’s comments undermined the sacrifices made by British and other Nato personnel over two…
The United States has expressed cautious optimism that the war in Ukraine could move closer to an end, as President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Kyiv is preparing to engage in talks involving both Washington and Moscow. The comments signal a potential diplomatic opening after months of intense fighting, stalled negotiations, and growing international concern over…
Former US President Donald Trump has renewed his controversial interest in Greenland, calling for “immediate negotiations” to acquire the strategically vital Arctic island while insisting that the United States would not use military force to achieve the goal. The remarks have reignited international debate over sovereignty, security, and the future balance of power in the…
Donald Trump has once again placed Greenland at the centre of global debate, this time linking US ambitions over the Arctic island to the Nobel Peace Prize in a message reportedly sent to Norway’s leader. The unusual communication has drawn sharp reactions across Europe, reviving tensions over sovereignty, diplomacy, and Trump’s unconventional approach to foreign…
A deadly Pakistan shopping mall fire has left at least six people dead and many others injured after a massive blaze tore through a busy commercial complex in Karachi, underscoring persistent concerns over fire safety in urban centers. The fire broke out late at night in a multi-storey shopping plaza located in the densely populated…
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair and US senator Marco Rubio are among a list of prominent international figures reportedly associated with a proposed “Gaza Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed at shaping a post-war political and security framework for the Palestinian territory. The concept of a Gaza Board of Peace has emerged amid intense…
Venezuela’s political tensions reached a dramatic peak as President Nicolás Maduro appeared before a court in a hearing that quickly became a stage for defiance, symbolism, and international messaging. Declaring “I’m a prisoner of war,” Maduro framed the proceedings not as a legal process but as part of a broader geopolitical confrontation, casting himself as…
