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Who is Nouri al-Maliki? Iraqi leader nominated for PM labelled 'very bad choice' by Trump

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) warned that the US would end support for Iraq if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki returned to power. Trump's threat came days... Read More


Trump responds after Kristi Noem faces growing calls to resign, 'I think she's doing.'

India, Jan. 28 -- Donald Trump has addressed claims about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem being removed from her position in the aftermath of the Alex Pretti shooting. "No," he told reporters... Read More


The VX agent legacy: How Kim Jong-nam's assassination gave Malaysia a robot-wielding chemical police unit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28 -- In February 2017, a high-profile assassination at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) gripped the nation. The victim was Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of Nor... Read More


Govt rules out military operation in Tirah, says displacement seasonalPublished on: January 28, 2026 2:46 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday categorically stated that no military operation was being carried out in Tirah Valley, terming the migration of people a rout... Read More


High-rises in Punjab have a month to install fire hydrantsPublished on: January 28, 2026 2:41 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a series of comprehensive measures to prevent fire incidents across the province, directing strict enforcement of safety reg... Read More


US announces multi‑day Air Force exercise in Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate over protest crackdown

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The United States announced a major multi-day Air Force exercise in the Middle East on Tuesday (January 27), as tensions with Iran escalate over the Islamic republic's deadly cra... Read More


'Very bad choice': Trump threatens to cut US support if Iraq brings back Nouri al-Maliki

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (January 27) warned Iraq against reinstating former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, saying Washington would withdraw support if he returned t... Read More


PM meets Myanmar's FM, underscores expanding bilateral cooperationPublished on: January 28, 2026 1:39 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Than Swe, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister Muhamma... Read More


Outreach to MyanmarPublished on: January 28, 2026 1:14 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Pakistan and Myanmar have moved to revive a relationship that, for years, existed mostly as protocol. This week's visit by Myanmar's Foreign Minister Than Swe and the decision to ... Read More


NASA WB-57 research aircraft makes emergency belly landing at Ellington Airport, Texas, after gear failure | Video

India, Jan. 28 -- A NASA WB-57 research aircraft was forced to make an emergency belly landing at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, after its landing gear failed to deploy. Video footage showed fla... Read More