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US Revoked Over 1 Lakh Visas In 2025 To "Keep America Safe"

The US has revoked over 100,000 visas, including of around 8,000 students, in 2025 as part of its widespread efforts to crackdown on immigration citing criminal activity.

Published on: 13.01.2026 03:41
Iran's "Deceitful Actions" Warming To US Amid Trump's 25% Tariff Threat

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned the United States to stop what he called "deceitful actions" and its reliance on "traitorous hirelings" as Trump threatened to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters

Published on: 13.01.2026 03:38
How Donald Trump's 25% Tariffs Over Iran Trade May Impact India

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on the theocratic government in Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests.

Published on: 13.01.2026 03:38
Canada Arrests Man For Largest Gold Heist, Says Another One Is In India

A shipment containing about 400 kilograms of .9999-pure gold and valued at more than $20 million was stolen from an airport in Canada in 2023.

Published on: 13.01.2026 03:15
"Final Order": Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Countries Doing Business With Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests.

Published on: 13.01.2026 02:42
Trump "Unafraid" To Use Military Options: White House Amid Iran Unrest

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday said US President Donald Trump continues to keep "all options on the table" in dealing with Iran, including military action, while emphasising that diplomacy remains his preferred first step.

Published on: 13.01.2026 02:25
"Worst Human Being": Hollywood Actor Mark Ruffalo Attacks Trump

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO's 'Task', but he wasn't feeling entirely celebratory.

Published on: 13.01.2026 02:15
Ukraine Says Russia Attacks Two More Civilian Ships In Black Sea

Russia has attacked two more civilian ships in the Black Sea, both of which were transporting food products, Ukraine's regional development minister said Monday.

Published on: 13.01.2026 02:02
"We're Screwed If...": Trump Warns Ahead Of Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be "screwed" if the Supreme Court rules that some of his tariffs are illegal.

Published on: 13.01.2026 02:01
Amid US Tensions, Venezuela Says Ready To Pursue "New Agenda" With EU, UK

Venezuela's interim government said Monday it was ready to pursue a "new agenda" with the European Union and Britain following talks with their envoys after Nicolas Maduro was ousted as president.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:50
Pic: Astronomers Spot White Dwarf Star Creating A Colourful Shockwave

The highly magnetized white dwarf is gravitationally bound to another star in what is called a binary system.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:42
"Leave Iran Now": US Issues Advisory For Its Citizens Amid Unrest

US Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday issued an advisory for American citizens to "Leave Iran now", warning that protests across the country are "escalating" and could "turn violent", leading to "arrests, injuries and severe disruptions" to daily life

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:41
Apple's Siri, Next-Gen AI Features To Be Powered By Google's Gemini

Tech giants Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will see Apple's next-generation artificial intelligence features, including its Siri assistant, be powered by Google's Gemini technology.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:34
Iran Rights Group Warns Of "Mass Killing" Of Protesters

Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in years, a rights group said Sunday, as the government ordered counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:30
Meta Plans To Cut Around 10% Of Jobs In Reality Labs Division: Report

Meta plans to cut around 10% of the employees in its Reality Labs division who work on products including the metaverse, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing three people with knowledge of the discussions.

Published on: 12.01.2026 21:38
Iranians Tap Musk's Starlink To Skirt Internet Blackout: Report

Some Iranians are still using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside the country said, the latest example of Starlink being used to counter internet shutdowns in geopolitical

Published on: 12.01.2026 21:21
Venezuela Leader Nicolas Maduro's Bodyguard Gets Key Role In Cabinet

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Monday added a former bodyguard of her ousted predecessor Nicolas Maduro to her cabinet in one of the first ministerial changes of her administration.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:58
Trump To Meet Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado On Thursday

US President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado on Thursday at the White House, a senior administration official told AFP.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:25
648 Killed In Iran Protest Amid Government Crackdown: Rights Group

A violent crackdown on a wave of protests in Iran has killed at least 648 people, a rights group said on Monday, as Iranian authorities sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:05
2,514 Civilian Deaths In Ukraine In 2025, Highest Since 2022: UN

United Nations monitors recorded more civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 than in any other year except 2022, as hostilities flared along the frontline and Russia expanded its use of long-range weapons, the UN's top rights body said Monday.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:04

News from Arabic Countries

Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author axed

Director of Adelaide Writers' Week steps down amid wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.

Published on: 13.01.2026 03:49
Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for ‘punitive retribution’

The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject 'illegal orders'.

Published on: 13.01.2026 02:59
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,419

These are the key developments from day 1,419 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:48
US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to office

The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as Trump continues his immigration crackdown.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:19
Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City

Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.

Published on: 12.01.2026 23:49
Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff

The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.

Published on: 12.01.2026 23:24
Mamdani backs striking NYC nurses, denounces hospital bosses’ pay

Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off their jobs at major New York City hospitals in a health care strike.

Published on: 12.01.2026 21:04
Trump administration says still considering military strikes on Iran

The White House says that US could carry out air strikes against Iran, but would prefer diplomatic solution.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:52
US prosecutors open investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:43
Iranian FM Araghchi warns Iran ready for war if US wants to ‘test’ it

Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:42
Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment

Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independence of the US central bank.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:07
Gaza’s children study in tents as gunfire rages by Israel’s ‘yellow line’

Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to reach her tented school in northern Gaza.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:05
Could the US really take over Greenland?

Donald Trump's seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:12
Alonso sacked by Real Madrid; replaced by Arbeloa as head coach

Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:10
UK to investigate Elon Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply concerning’ deepfakes

Pressure on after Starmer said Musk's X needs to 'get a grip' on Grok; Downing Street has threatened to leave platform.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:38
Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits

Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:30
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian joins pro-government rally in Tehran

Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:26
Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday

The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country's future.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:26
Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’

Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:14
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations

Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.

Published on: 12.01.2026 17:53
Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says

An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.

Published on: 12.01.2026 17:31
Sudan redeploys army to retake Kordofan and Darfur from RSF

Sudan's army is redeploying forces to regain territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

Published on: 12.01.2026 17:29
Cuban president says no talks with US amid Trump’s escalating threats

Diaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba's independence and commitment to defending its sovereignty.

Published on: 12.01.2026 16:40
Israel considers plan to expand settlement in occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli municipal authorities are discussing plans to advance an illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.

Published on: 12.01.2026 15:58
Venezuela says over 100 political prisoners released; pope meets Machado

Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been 'deprived of their liberty' for disruptive acts.

Published on: 12.01.2026 15:26