(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: An Extraordinary Ultimatum On the evening of January 17, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social a declaration that sent shockwaves across the Atlantic. He announced that the United States would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on goods imported from eight close allies—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands,…
(By Khalid Masood) Reza Pahlavi, born on October 31, 1960, in Tehran, Iran, is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and Empress Farah Diba (Farah Pahlavi). As the heir apparent to the Pahlavi dynasty, he was officially named Crown Prince in 1967 during his father’s coronation. For nearly five…
(By Faraz Ahmed) Introduction: A Controversy Unfolding in a Sensitive Landscape A fresh controversy has emerged in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, intensifying long-standing debates over security, governance, and civil liberties in the region. Reports indicate that local police authorities have been collecting detailed data on masjids, imams, and regular worshippers through a standardized form, triggering…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: America Re-Enters a Familiar but Dangerous Phase The United States, long presenting itself as the world’s foremost champion of democracy and civil liberties, is once again confronting a moment that tests the limits of its constitutional order. President Donald Trump, now governing in what many describe as “Trump 2.0,” has threatened…
(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…
