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Come back home if you're brave enough: home advisor to Hasina, Joy

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy should return to Bangladesh before speaking out, if they are brave eno... Read More


JCP confirms 10 additional Sindh High Court judges, extends two othersPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:38 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 14 -- The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has recommended the confirmation of 10 additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC), while extending the tenure of two others for six... Read More


Govt allows re-export of Afghan transit cargo from Karachi portsPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:36 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 14 -- The government has permitted the re-export of transit cargo stranded at Pakistani ports, a move aimed at easing rising demurrage charges for Afghan importers. The decision comes ... Read More


Pakistan faces limited options after US Iran tariffPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:28 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 14 -- Pakistan has limited options to respond after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, analysts say. The move, issued via... Read More


Trump urges Iranian authorities to protest as Tehran presses death chargesPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:22 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Iranian authorities have announced that some individuals arrested during recent anti-government demonstrations will face charges punishable by death, as US President Donald Trump ... Read More


Effective implementation of int'l agreements needed for strategic development goals: PM

Hanoi, Jan. 14 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed the urgent need to enhance the effectiveness of the negotiation and implementation of international commitments and agreements so as to st... Read More


External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar launches BRICS India 2026 Logo, Theme and Website

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled the logo, theme and website of India's BRICS Chairship 2026 on 13 January 2026 in New Delhi. The BRICS India 2026 Logo symbo... Read More


Final decision on joining Gaza force 'rests on next govt'

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's participation in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza is likely to be decided by the next elected government, as officials emphasise that curren... Read More


Japan PM Takaichi set to call election next week

Tokyo, Jan. 14 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to dissolve the House of Representatives at the start of the regular Diet session on Jan. 23, paving the way for an unusual Februa... Read More


'Legally invalid': Clintons defy house subpoena in Epstein probe, face contempt threat

India, Jan. 14 -- Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday they will not comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a House investigation ... Read More