Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Iran warns US over ‘reckless’ Trump protest intervention threat
News Desk TEHRAN: Donald Trump’s warning that the US will intervene if peaceful protesters are killed was “reckless and dangerous”, Iran’s foreign minister has said. Abbas Araghchi’s comments came after the US president said Washington “will come to their rescue” in reference to demonstrators taking part in protests over Iran’s economy, writing in a brief social media post: “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” Araghchi indicated Iran’s armed forces were on standby and “know exactly where to aim” in the event of an attack. At least eightRead More
Caracas in Turmoil as Capture of Maduro Sparks Hope and Fear
News Desk Caracas (As the dust settles in Venezuela’s capital, citizens are reacting with a mix of hope, fear, and uncertainty to the dramatic fictional capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. After a night rocked by explosions in the Caracas Valley, residents emerged into the streets Saturday, their moods ranging from celebration to condemnation. Dina, a local resident, expressed cautious optimism. “For now, I’m grateful to the U.S. for taking Maduro out of here,” she said. “At least I can see some light at the end of theRead More
Diplomatic discontent: Pakistan’s foreign office faces mounting criticism
One of the most pressing grievances voiced by diplomats relates to Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds. Diplomats argue that while in their home countries such refunds are processed swiftly, in Pakistan the process is either delayed indefinitely or not honored at all Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO), the institution tasked with representing the country’s image abroad, is facing growing criticism from diplomats and foreign missions stationed in Islamabad. Concerns have been raised over inefficiency, lack of cooperation, slow pace of work, and recurring corruption scandals that haveRead More
US Republicans largely defend Trump’s action in Venezuela, Democrats slam it as unauthorized
WASHINGTON, Jan 04 (APP/DNA): Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are reacting to President Donald Trump’s announcement of the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. The two are in U.S. custody in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, and charged with “narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices against the U.S.,” according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. U.S. Senator TomRead More
Rising Stars Hockey Club hosts hockey fiesta, wins first match
Saifullah Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 4: Rising Stars Hockey Club Islamabad successfully organized a vibrant Hockey Fiesta featuring a Home & Away series. In the opening phase, Meer Latif Hockey Club Gujranwala visited Islamabad, where an exhilarating and competitive match unfolded between the two sides. Rising Stars Hockey Club Islamabad showcased outstanding skill and determination, clinching victory with a narrow 3–2 scoreline. Adnan, Asad and Nadeem scored one goal each from the Rising Stars Hockey Club. From Mir Latif club their center forward scored both the goals. The second phase ofRead More