Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Experts urge de-escalation, regional stability as Iran situation unfolds
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (DNA): The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a roundtable discussion on the “The Situation in Iran: Regional Consequences & Pakistan’s Policy Approach” on Wednesday. The event brought together former diplomats, leading academics, and prominent practitioners to deliberate on Iran’s current situation, its regional implications, and and Pakistan’s current and future policy outlook, said a press release. Participants agreed that the situation in Iran remains fluid and complex, requiring careful assessment, and that Pakistan should continueRead More
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine: authorities
KYIV, JAN 21: Overnight Russian strikes on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rig killed two people and injured a woman, authorities said Wednesday, while officials in Russia said a drone strike by Ukraine had wounded 11. “A 77-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman were killed. A 53-year-old woman was wounded” in the Russian strikes on Kryvyi Rig, said Oleksandr Ganzha, the head of the regional military administration, in a statement posted on Telegram. The missile and drone attack also damaged several buildings, he added. Kryvyi Rig, about 80 kilometresRead More
New Zealand sets November 7 election date
WELLINGTON, JAN 21: New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called general elections for November 7 on Wednesday, touting his government’s record on the economy and crime. Luxon said the election date, which lands a month after the All Blacks play at home against Australia, was swayed in part by the sports-mad country’s fixtures. The latest Taxpayers Union/Curia survey released last month gave the opposition Labour Party a narrow lead of 31.6 percent to 30.0 percent over Luxon’s conservative National Party. But the poll indicated that Luxon’s coalition government would stillRead More
US urges Europe to avoid ‘reflexive anger’ over Greenland
DAVOS, JAN 21 (DNA): Europeans should avoid “reflexive anger” and sit down with US President Donald Trump in Davos to hear his arguments about acquiring Greenland, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. Trump was on his way to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort, which has been overshadowed by a showdown with Europeans over his ambitions to seize the Danish autonomous territory. “I will tell everyone: take a deep breath. Do not have this reflexive anger that we’ve seen and this bitterness,” BessentRead More
FASP Magnolia hosts learning session on advanced ‘Monobotanic’ floral design
ISLAMABAD, JAN 21: /DNA/ – The monthly gathering of FASP Magnolia, held on the 21st of January 2026 at Serena Islamabad, was an inspiring blend of tradition, learning, and celebration, captivating both new and seasoned members of the floral art society. The meeting commenced with a serene recitation from the Holy Quran by Hina Kamran, followed by a review of the previous meeting’s minutes led by Bushra Maqsood. The highlight of the event was an exclusive learning session conducted by the esteemed Ghazala Abdullah, a senior founding member and anRead More
Pakistan to join US-led board of peace for Gaza reconstruction
ISLAMABAD, JAN 21 /DNA/ – In response to the invitation extended to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif by the President of the United States, H.E. Donald J. Trump, Pakistan would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803. Pakistan expresses the hope that with the creation of this framework, concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a permanentRead More