Monday, January 26th, 2026
S. Korea seeks nuclear-powered submarines to strengthen deterrence
SEOUL, JAN 26: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed Monday that his country is seeking to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a step that would strengthen deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and reinforce the Korea-US alliance. This came during a meeting with US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby, who is visiting Seoul. Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Minister Cho stressed that cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines would strengthen South Korea’s deterrence capabilities and, in turn, contribute to the alliance He also called for concrete follow-upRead More
Pakistan to take decision on T20 World Cup participation on Friday or next Monday: Naqvi
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said that a final decision regarding Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 would be taken either on Friday or next Monday. Naqvi’s statement came after he met Prime Minister Shehbaz in Islamabad and briefed him on Pakistan’s stance regarding participation in the tournament. Taking to X, the PCB chief said: “He [PM Shehbaz] directed that we resolve it while keeping all options on the table. It was agreed that the final decision will be takenRead More
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 17, dozens missing
CISARUA, JAN 26: The death toll in a massive Indonesian landslide hit 17 on Monday as rescuers used heavy equipment to hunt for dozens still missing days after heavy rains unleashed a torrent of mud. People gathered near the site in Java’s West Bandung region, desperately awaiting news of their loved ones as rescuers, who fear another landslide, scoured the unstable area. The flow of soil and debris barrelled through the village of Pasirlangu early on Saturday, burying residential areas and forcing dozens to evacuate their homes. “It’s impossible thatRead More
Egypt calls on int’l community to prevent any measures undermining UNRWA’s role
CAIRO, JAN 26: Egypt expressed its full support for the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and all humanitarian and relief organizations operating in the occupied Palestinian territories, calling on the international community to prevent any measures that would undermine UNRWA’s role or infringe upon its mandate. In a statement issued today, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the vital importance of the role played by these agencies in providing essential services to Palestinian refugees and the civilian population. The Ministry condemnedRead More
What the Russia Reveal about 2026
Dr, Muhammad Akram Zaheer As Russia enters 2026, attention is increasingly shifting away from the Kremlin’s grand narratives towards the country’s regions, republics and municipalities, where the long-term consequences of war, economic contraction and political centralisation are becoming harder to contain. From depleted regional budgets to simmering ethnic and social tensions, Russia’s internal landscape is marked less by stability than by accumulated strain. Experts observing domestic politics, social movements and regional security point to a year in which financial stress, administrative reforms and grassroots responses will interact in unpredictable ways,Read More
Pakistan must prioritize exports for economic revival: ICCI
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, while talking to a visiting delegation of industry here on Monday, said that export-led growth is the only viable and sustainable path for Pakistan’s economic revival. He emphasized that exports are not merely a source of foreign exchange but a key driver of productivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic stability. The ICCI President noted that despite some improvement in sectors such as textiles, IT services, and agro-based products, Pakistan’s export performance remains belowRead More