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Congress pushes back against potential US action on IranPublished on: January 13, 2026 11:17 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- Opposition is growing in the US Congress to any potential military action against Iran, with lawmakers warning that such intervention could backfire and would violate the Constitu... Read More


Taliban strengthens diplomatic presence in IndiaPublished on: January 13, 2026 11:15 PM

NEW DELHI, Jan. 13 -- Afghanistan's Taliban government has appointed its first senior envoy to India since returning to power in 2021. Noor Ahmad Noor assumed the role of charge d'affaires at the Tali... Read More


Vietnamese rice paper makes way into European kitchens

Brussels, Jan. 13 -- Vietnam's rice paper is increasingly appearing in European kitchens, prepared in creative ways that reflect Western culinary styles, according to a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) corre... Read More


Liquidnitro Games Bags $19.1 Mn To Accelerate Global Expansion

India, Jan. 13 -- Gaming startup Liquidnitro Games has raised $19.1 Mn (INR 172.4 Cr) in a Series A round led by Northpoint Capital, with participation from existing investor Nexus Venture Partners. ... Read More


PSX equities slide 2,025 points amid profit-takingPublished on: January 13, 2026 11:03 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) suffered losses for the third consecutive session on Monday, with the benchmark index dropping 2,025 points to settle at 182,384, following a rec... Read More


"We'll get some accurate numbers about killing, Iran better behave": Trump warns amid unrest

Washington DC, Jan. 13 -- As the protests continue to rise in Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) warned the country of "consequences" if it continues violent actions against its o... Read More


Something rotten in the state of Denmark or international system? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 13 -- When the Prime Minister of Denmark declares that her country faces a "decisive moment" over Greenland, it is worth pausing to ask whether the famous line from Hamlet still res... Read More


Apple overtakes Samsung to become the world's top smartphone brand in 2025: Report

India, Jan. 13 -- Apple has surpassed Samsung to claim the top spot in the global smartphone market in 2025, driven by strong sales of the iPhone 17 series. This marked the first time in 14 years that... Read More


Is Bessent unhappy with investigation of Jerome Powell? Report reveals Treasury secy had warned Trump of 'mess'

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- A criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell "made a mess" and could prove bad for financial markets, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told President Trump... Read More


'Incompetent or crooked': Trump slams Powell over budget overrun amid Fed probe - watch video

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- President Donald Trump accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of being either "incompetent" or "crooked" following controversy in Washington over a Justice Department invest... Read More