Monday, January 12th, 2026
Rohingya ‘targeted for destruction’ by Myanmar, ICJ hears
The Hague, Jan 12: Myanmar deliberately targeted the Rohingya minority with “horrific violence” in a bid to destroy the community, Gambia’s justice minister told the International Court of Justice Monday at the start of a genocide hearing. “It is not about esoteric issues of international law. It is about real people, real stories and a real group of human beings. The Rohingya of Myanmar. They have been targeted for destruction,” Dawda Jallow told ICJ judges. The Gambia brought the case accusing Myanmar of breaching the 1948 Genocide Convention during aRead More
Snowfall disrupts Moscow as city services work to clear streets
MOSCOW, Jan 12: City services in Moscow continued snow-clearing operations after heavy snowfall hit the Russian capital, with crews working to clear roads and pavements across the city, according to Viory. Footage showed snow-clearing vehicles operating in several areas, while residents and tourists walked along snow-covered central streets. According to the Fobos weather centre, a significant share of the month’s snowfall fell within a single day. Leading specialist Yevgeni Tishkovets said that 42 percent of the January average was recorded in 24 hours. Tishkovets said that on 9th January aRead More
Etihad Airways carries 22.4 million passengers in 2025
ABU DHABI, Jan 12 (DNA):Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21 percent year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3 percent, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout the year. The airline closed the year on a high note, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, up 28 percent compared with the same month in 2024. PassengerRead More
Bahria University BoG approves re-organization of its Business School
ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI, NI (M), T.Bt, in his capacity as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of Bahria University, chaired the 55th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting at Bahria University Head Office, Islamabad on 12 January 2026. The session of BoG commenced with a detailed briefing on the university’s key activities, flagship programmes and strategic initiatives. During the meeting, Admiral Naveed Ashraf lauded the recent milestones achieved by Bahria University, including its advancements in academic excellence, research outputRead More
No room for terrorist narrative, vows Information Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (DNA): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday reaffirmed that terrorist elements would not be allowed to advance their narrative or ideology. Addressing the Qaumi Paigham-e-Amman Committee conference in Islamabad, he said the nation stood united in its resolve to eliminate terrorism in all its forms. He stressed that the scourge would be confronted through both kinetic and non-kinetic measures. He stated that, under the leadership of the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Field Marshal, Syed Asim Munir the nation stands united andRead More
North Korean ambassador meets ISSI chairman
ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Pakistan, Choe Chang Man, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), at the Institute’s office today. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest and to review the longstanding bilateral relations between Pakistan and the DPRK. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and academic exchanges to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation on regional and international issues. Ambassador Khalid MahmoodRead More