(By Ayesha Mahnoor) Beginning January 21, 2026, the United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, Pakistan among them. The decision applies to immigrant visas only — such as family-based, employment-based, and diversity visas that lead to permanent residence (Green Cards). Non-immigrant visas like tourist (B1/B2), student (F-1),…
(By Faraz Ahmed) Introduction: Contextualizing Doval’s Speech in a Polarized Discourse Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s address at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue on January 10, 2026, has sparked controversy by invoking “revenge” for historical wrongs—temple lootings, village burnings, and civilizational destruction during medieval invasions. While presented as a motivational call for youth…
(By Khalid Masood) Greenland, the world’s largest island and a self-governing autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has emerged as one of the most volatile flashpoints in contemporary geopolitics. As of mid-January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his long-standing interest into overt threats, repeatedly stating that the United States will acquire or…
(By Khalid Masood) The Middle East in January 2026 stands at a precarious crossroads, marked by widespread anti-regime protests in Iran, aggressive U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, and lingering fallout from the June 2025 Israel-U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Aim of this article to assess the current dynamics, to evaluate the…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction In early January 2026, a bombshell announcement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham sent shockwaves through Indian social media and financial markets. President Donald Trump had reportedly “greenlit” the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that could impose tariffs of at least 500% on all goods and services from countries…
(By Khalid Masood) The world feels like it’s holding its breath in January 2026. Just 10 days into the new year, U.S. President Donald Trump is making headlines with a series of dramatic, unilateral decisions that have left many countries stunned, angry, or deeply worried. From imposing massive new taxes on imports (tariffs) that shook…
(By Khalid Masood) One year into his second non-consecutive term, President Donald Trump finds himself at a precarious juncture. On January 6, 2026, during a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, Trump issued a stark warning: If the GOP loses control of the House in the upcoming midterms, Democrats will impeach him for a third time,…
(By Khalid Masood) As of January 8, 2026, the second Trump administration has launched a series of high-profile, unilateral actions that are reshaping U.S. foreign policy. In just the first week of the year, U.S. forces executed dramatic seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans for talks on…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) On January 8, 2026, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released its flagship World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report. This comprehensive annual assessment comes at a pivotal moment, as the world navigates lingering effects from trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties, and structural challenges. The report paints…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 is underway, transforming the Las Vegas Convention Center into a bustling hub of innovation with over 140,000 attendees and 4,100 exhibitors. This year’s theme, heavily centered on artificial intelligence, showcases how AI is permeating every aspect of consumer technology—from powerful new chips and gaming enhancements to…
