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Is a US strike on Iran imminent? Troop pullouts, threats and signals that point to escalation

The ties between Iran and the United States are worsening in light of the continuing protests within the Islamic Republic.

US govt freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Pakistan and Bangladesh: Here is why

The Trump administration will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, starting January 21. The move aims to prevent new arrivals from becoming a "public charge." While permanent residency applications are paused indefinitely, temporary tourist and student visas remain unaffected.

Indian Embassy urges all Indian nationals to leave Iran amid escalating unrest

The embassy further advised Indian nationals and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) in Iran to exercise caution and avoid areas where protests are being held.

US designates Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist and specially designated global terrorist groups: Read what it means

In a press statement, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, said that the designation of the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Lebanese chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as FTOs and SDGTs is a step towards “President Trump’s commitment to eliminate the capabilities and operations of Muslim Brotherhood chapters that pose a threat to the United States.”

China posts record $1.19 trillion trade surplus in 2025 amid weak local consumption and deflation fears

China's monthly export surpluses reached $993 billion last year, breaching $100 billion seven times despite Trump's tariffs.

Canada: Three Punjabi men charged with murdering an elderly couple in 2022 for debt and greed, answering machine message helps in nabbing the killers

The murder accused have been identified as 22-year-old Khushveer Toor, 20-year-old Gurkaran Singh and 22-year-old Abhijeet Singh.

Indian PhD couple face ‘food racism’ at US university over heating palak paneer in microwave, return to India after $200,000 settlement

The couple claimed repeated harassment by faculty, dismissal of complaints, and exclusionary food rules affecting South Asian students, arguing that the university’s response exposed the gap between diversity rhetoric and lived experiences of international scholars.

What are puberty blockers, and why is the UK pushing ahead with a £11 million puberty blocker trial on children, despite safety concerns? Explained

JK Rowling and Richard Dawkins have signed petitions calling for the cancellation of the new trial in the UK.

West London: A 14-year-old sikh girl raped and abused for days in Flat, Sikh community forces her release by the Pakistani Grooming Gang

The Sikh community in West London took collective action to rescue a 14-year-old girl allegedly held and sexually exploited by a grooming gang. After concerns regarding a delayed police response, over 200 people gathered outside a flat until the girl was freed. The incident has renewed urgent calls for better protection of minors and stronger action against organized exploitation.

Reuters journalist Saad Sayeed writes dubious ‘exclusive’ stories to boost unrealistic Pakistan defence deal narrative, makes self citation loop obvious

Articles cited Pakistan’s 2025 conflict with India, framed weapons as combat-proven economic lifelines, downplayed ethical risks of arming conflict zones, and offered limited independent verification, prompting questions about editorial oversight at a global news agency.

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