Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Iran’s Khamenei defends protests, warns of crackdown on ‘rioters’
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has drawn a sharp line between what he called “justified protests” and acts of rioting, as he addressed the nation amid renewed demonstrations against the government. Against the backdrop of protests in recent days, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a public appearance on Saturday, delivering a speech focused on unrest, foreign pressure, and the government’s response. His remarks come as Iran faces fresh demonstrations driven by political and economic grievances. ‘Protest is different from rioting’Khamenei said that protest itself was legitimate, stressing that authoritiesRead More
Saudi Arabia to host conference on Yemen’s Southern cause
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced it will host a comprehensive conference on Yemen’s southern issue, following a request from His Excellency Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, aimed at uniting all southern factions on a single platform to seek just and lasting solutions. The decision to convene the conference comes in response to Dr. Al-Alimi’s appeal to Riyadh for a platform where all southern factions can discuss the southern cause. The initiative seeks to foster dialogue and develop a framework for peaceful resolution within Yemen’s broaderRead More
Army officer, soldier among three martyred in GB snow clearance operation
RAWALPINDI, JAN 3: A Pakistan Army captain, along with a soldier and a civilian machine operator, was martyred during a snow clearance operation in Gilgit Baltistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the snow clearance operation was conducted, using heavy machinery, to open Burzil Pass to facilitate operational movement of own forces in the area on night between January 2 and 3. The snow clearance operation was led by Captain Asmad, 28, it added. “At around 2am on JanuaryRead More
Islamabad hopes regional efforts bring lasting peace to Yemen
ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – Pakistan welcomed the call by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold comprehensive talks in Riyadh and once again urges all Yemeni stakeholders to engage in good faith toward a negotiated political solution based on agreed parameters. Pakistan reaffirms its steadfast support for the unity and territorial integrity of Yemen. Guided by the principles of unity and brotherhood, Pakistan hopes that regional efforts will contribute to bringing lasting peace and stability to Yemen.
Deputy PM Dar arrives in Beijing for strategic dialogue
BEIJING, JAN 3 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing this evening. In Beijing, he will co-chair the 7th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday. DPM/FM will also attend events marking the beginning of the 75th year of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties, with both countries planning initiatives and commemorative activities throughout 2026.
US hits Venezuela with ‘large-scale strike’, captures President Maduro
WASHINGTON, JAN 3: President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a “large-scale strike” on the South American country. “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country,” Trump said on Truth Social. Trump said he would give a news conference at 11:00am (1600 GMT) at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The US had accused Maduro ofRead More