by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 19, 2026 | Global Affairs, Latest News
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, where she presented him with her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal. Machado described the gift as a “personal symbol of gratitude” from the Venezuelan people...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 19, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs
On January 16, 2026, Iran’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, delivered a stark warning to the UN Security Council. Darzi stated that any military or political aggression toward Tehran would trigger a “full and decisive...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 19, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Global Affairs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a major de-escalation of trade tensions following a high-stakes meeting in Beijing. The agreement marks a significant shift in Canadian foreign policy, as Ottawa seeks to diversify its...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 19, 2026 | Latest News, Crime & Lawfare, Global Affairs
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, marking the first judicial verdict following his failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024. The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of multiple charges,...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 19, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Governance & Policy
The federal government announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the next fortnight, despite a decline in international oil prices. In a simultaneous move, authorities increased the Petroleum Levy (PL) on several products to bolster state revenue. The levy...
