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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Qatar slams ‘reckless’ Netanyahu 9/11 comparison

Qatar has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “reckless” comparison of West Jerusalem’s missile attack on its capital Doha with the US response to the 9/11 atrocity.

FBI offers $100,000 reward in manhunt for Charlie Kirk assassin: As it happened

US President Donald Trump has said that the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is conducting a “virtual manhunt” for the killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Gaza aid flotilla activists say second boat hit by suspected drone

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday that another of their boats had been struck in a suspected drone attack off Tunisia's coast.

Trump jeered at Washington restaurant, called ‘Hitler of our time’

Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant Tuesday, shouting "Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!"

Poland shoots down Russian drones in first-ever NATO airspace violation

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Russian drones were shot down over NATO territory for the first time, calling it a large-scale provocation.

Qatar denies U.S. warning before strikes on Doha by Israel

Qatar has rejected White House claims that it was warned in advance of Israeli airstrikes on Doha, insisting the U.S. call came only after explosions had begun.

Meet the iPhone 17: Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Yet

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup, introducing the all-new iPhone Air — its thinnest model yet — alongside upgrades to the Pro and Pro Max. The range features MagSafe charging, improved cameras, brighter displays, and longer battery life, with pre-orders starting Sept. 12 and launch on Sept. 19.

Wife of Nepal’s former prime minister burnt alive

Nepal descends into chaos as violent Gen-Z-led protests, sparked by a social media ban, leave 19 dead and key political sites in flames. The wife of ex-Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal was killed, while Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned and fled the country.

Pakistan Faces Mass Surveillance and Shrinking Democratic Space, Amnesty Reports

Amnesty International warns that Pakistan is conducting mass surveillance through phone-tapping and a powerful internet firewall, threatening citizens’ privacy and democratic freedoms.

YouTuber Ducky Bhai sent to jail on judicial remand for two weeks

A local court in Lahore on Monday sent famed YouTuber Saadur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, to jail on judicial remand for 14 days in a case linked to the alleged promotion of online gambling and betting applications.

Red Sea cable cuts affects internet in Middle East, South Asia

Internet services across the Middle East and South Asia were disrupted after multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, slowing connectivity in countries including Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take center stage.
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