Thousands of Irish farmers protest EU Mercosur trade deal
Athlone, January 11 2026, (Agencies) – Thousands of Irish farmers took to the streets of Athlone on Saturday to protest a trade agreement between the European Union and the South…
Finland exits Ottawa Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
Helsinki, January 10 2026, (Agencies) – Finland’s formal withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use, production, and stockpiling of anti-personnel landmines, has officially come into effect, Finnish public…
UAE cuts grants for studying in UK over extremism concerns
Abu Dhabi, January 10 2026, (Agencies) – The United Arab Emirates has decided to restrict educational grants for students seeking to study at universities in the United Kingdom over concerns…
UK defence secretary says he would kidnap Putin if given choice
Kyiv, January 10 2026, (Agencies) – UK Defence Secretary John Healey has said that if given the option to target any world leader, he would take Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Smaller Pakistani and Japanese banks deliver highest returns in Asia Pacific in 2025
Islamabad, January 10, 2026 (Agencies) – Smaller lenders in Pakistan and Japan delivered some of the highest total returns to investors among Asia Pacific banks in 2025, benefiting from strong…
PIA to resume direct London flights from Islamabad and Lahore
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 (Agencies): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to restart direct flights to London from Islamabad and introduce a new weekly service from Lahore, using Boeing…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in advanced talks on JF?17 fighter jet deal
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 (Agencies): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced negotiations over a major defence transaction that could involve the sale of Pakistan?manufactured JF?17 Thunder fighter jets to…
Iran on high alert as protests continue and air defences prepared for potential US–Israeli strike
Tehran, January 8, 2026 (Agencies): Iran is on heightened alert as nationwide protests continue and authorities prepare for a potential US–Israeli military strike. Air surveillance and radar systems have been…
Pakistan, China agree to deepen security cooperation in high-level Beijing meeting
Beijing January 7 2026 (Agencies) – Pakistan and China have agreed to further deepen security and counterterrorism cooperation during a high-level meeting in Beijing between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi…
UK and France Signal Troop Deployment to Ukraine After Ceasefire
Paris January 7 2026 (Agencies) – The United Kingdom and France have outlined detailed plans for military involvement in Ukraine following any future ceasefire with Russia, including the potential deployment…