(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…
(By Faraz Ahmed)January 6, 2026 In a stunning overnight military operation on January 3, 2026, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. The raid involved airstrikes on military targets, disabling defenses, and a Delta Force extraction team. Maduro and Flores were flown to New…
(By Khalid Masood) The historic Grand Bazaar in Tehran, a symbol of Iran’s commercial heart for centuries, stood eerily silent on December 28, 2025. Merchants shuttered their shops in protest as the Iranian rial plunged to a record low of around 1.4–1.45 million to the U.S. dollar on the black market. What began as an…
(Quratulain Khalid) The Kashmir freedom struggle draws from historical records, international resolutions, and perspectives aligned with Pakistan’s longstanding position. It emphasizes the aspirations of the Kashmiri people for self-determination, as enshrined in United Nations mandates, and highlights their ongoing resistance against what is regarded as India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. January 5 marks…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On January 3, 2026, the world awoke to shocking news: the United States had launched a large-scale military operation in Venezuela, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, involving airstrikes on targets in and around Caracas and the audacious capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. President Donald Trump confirmed…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The passing of Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80, marks the end of an era not only for Bangladesh but also for the broader Muslim world and, particularly, for Pakistan. Pakistanis feel a profound sense of loss for a leader who consistently viewed Pakistan as an…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction The decade-long civil war in Yemen has long been a proxy battleground for regional powers, but in late December 2025, a dramatic escalation exposed deep fissures between two key players: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Once united in a military coalition against the Iran-backed Houthis, the two Gulf…
