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TikTok secures US deal, ban avertedPublished on: January 23, 2026 8:02 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- TikTok has finalized a landmark agreement to form a majority American-owned joint venture, a move designed to safeguard US user data and avoid a nationwide ban. The deal follows y... Read More


Death toll in Pakistan shopping plaza fire rises to 67, officials say

New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- The death toll from a devastating fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi jumped to 67 on Thursday after police and a hospital official confirmed tha... Read More


Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first election after Hasina's ousterPublished on: January 23, 2026 7:59 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh's first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The major political parties held c... Read More


Japan ruminates 'unbelievable experience' at maiden U19WC

Windhoek, Jan. 23 -- The Japanese might have finished the group stage of their maiden ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup without any wins. But that doesn't mean it wasn't a roaring success. They to... Read More


The nation must rise, united to overthrow the puppet regime in Bangladesh: Former PM Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- The nation must rise, united to overthrow the puppet regime of Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina said on Friday, accusing the interim a... Read More


Iran asks IAEA to clarify stance over June strikes by US-Israel on nuclear sites before granting access

Tehran, Jan. 23 -- Iran has said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must first provide clarification regarding its position concerning the airstrikes conducted against Tehran's nuclear... Read More


Israeli PM's doubling down on US support has left him with little room to say no to Trump

Jerusalem, Jan. 23 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's deep reliance on US President Donald Trump has placed him in bit of a political quandary, given that the Israeli premier is left with ... Read More


WEF Davos 2026: Vietnam proposes measures to foster ASEAN growth

Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- Vietnam has proposed a number of ASEAN cooperation priorities at the discussions on "New Pathways for ASEAN Growth and Productivity" and the "ASEAN Power Grid" held on the framework ... Read More


Trump to Attack Iran? US 'Big Force' is Heading Toward Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

India, Jan. 23 -- The United States is increasing military pressure on Iran as President Donald Trump confirmed that a large US naval force is heading toward the region. Trump said Washington is close... Read More


Congratulations sent to Party General Secretary To Lam on re-election

Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- High-ranking leaders of Laos, China and Cambodia sent their messages and letters of congratulations to General Secretary To Lam on his re-election as the Communist Party of Vietnam c... Read More