Washington, D.C. — January 2, 2026 U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Friday, saying the United States would be prepared to intervene if Iranian authorities use lethal force against peaceful demonstrators. Trump made the remarks in a message posted on his social media platform, during a period of growing…
Riyadh:Saudi Arabia has carried out an unprecedented number of executions, reaching an all-time record, with at least 356 people executed in 2025 alone, according to data compiled from official announcements and human rights monitoring groups. A significant portion of these executions were linked to drug-related offences, underscoring the Kingdom’s declared policy of “zero tolerance” in…
Thiruvananthapuram:The Central Intelligence Bureau (IB) has reportedly recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, citing the seriousness of the allegations, possible interstate ramifications, and concerns over lapses in security and monitoring. According to highly placed sources, the IB’s assessment points to systemic failures in the…
January 1 – Gregorian Calendar (Most Countries) India United States France Japan Lunar Calendar–Based New Year China 📅 January–February (Lunar Calendar) South Korea Vietnam Vernal Equinox–Based New Year (March 20–21) Iran | Afghanistan | Tajikistan Islamic New Year Hijri Calendar Other Unique New Year Celebrations Thailand 📅 April Ethiopia 📅 September Israel 📅 September–October Some…
Tehran — Iran’s government on Monday accused Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, of supporting and encouraging the recent unrest that turned violent during protests against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as clashes across several cities reportedly left multiple people dead and dozens injured. The protests, which erupted over economic hardship, political repression, and alleged abuses by…
New Delhi:The Union Government has strongly objected to comments and expressions of solidarity by foreign political figures after Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member, wrote a letter to Umar Khalid, who is currently in jail for his alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots, a case investigated by Indian agencies as involving an…
Chittagong, Bangladesh —Amid ongoing concerns over attacks against religious minorities in Bangladesh, a Hindu businessman was brutally assaulted in the port city of Chittagong, triggering fresh outrage and fear within the minority community. The victim, Arun Kanti Das, a well-known gold trader, was allegedly attacked by a group of assailants who stabbed him multiple times…
A devastating explosion ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of January 1, 2026, killing around 40 people and injuring about 100 others, Swiss authorities and foreign ministries said. The blast occurred just after 1:30 a.m. local time inside Le Constellation, a popular bar where…
Shrirampur, Maharashtra – January 1, 2026:Aslam Shabbir Shaikh, also known as Bunty Jahagirdar (52/53), an accused in the 2012 Pune serial bomb blast case, was shot dead in broad daylight in Shrirampur town of Ahilyanagar district on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, Jahagirdar was returning from a funeral at a local burial ground on his…
Hargeisa / Jerusalem —A renewed diplomatic debate has emerged over Somaliland, the self-declared state in the Horn of Africa, amid reports of deepening engagement between Somaliland and Israel. While supporters portray the move as part of Somaliland’s long quest for international recognition, the idea of treating Somaliland as a “new country” aligned with Israel has…
