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Saturday, January 17, 2026

India Rejects Exit Speculation, Seeks Extension of US Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has firmly denied reports of its withdrawal from Iran’s Chabahar port, stating it continues to engage with the United States to extend a conditional sanctions waiver that allows Indian operations at the strategic facility.

Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force.

India weighs future of Iranian port investment amid US sanctions

The Indian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it “remains engaged” with Washington over the port of Chabahar in Iran, which has been sanctioned by the US.

Putin talks to Iranian president

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, amid mass protests that have gripped the Islamic Republic in recent weeks.

Trump gets Florida street renamed in his honor

A stretch of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida has been renamed in honor of US President Donald Trump, who attended a ceremony marking the change.

Junaid Safdar’s Wedding Festivities Begin with Grand Mehndi at Jati Umrah

Junaid Safdar’s wedding festivities began with a vibrant mehndi ceremony at the Sharif family’s Jati Umrah residence in Lahore, drawing widespread public attention.

Over 3000 Killed as Iran Protests Recede Amid Internet Blackout and Global Alarm

More than 3,000 people have been killed in Iran’s nationwide protests, according to rights activists, as authorities tighten security, restrict internet access, and suppress dissent following weeks of deadly unrest.

Mahmood Khan Achakzai Appointed NA Opposition Leader

Mahmood Khan Achakzai, chief of TTAP and PkMAP, has been officially notified as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, filling a post left vacant for months.

Trump announces ‘board of peace’ formed for Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.

Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis

A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views on social media.

Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family’s World Liberty Financial on USD1 stablecoin

Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, an entity affiliated with Trump-linked crypto platform World Liberty Financial, to explore the use of its USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments.

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.
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