Pakistan on Friday bombed major cities in Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul, as Islamabad’s defence minister declared “open war” with the neighbours after months of standoff. The dramatic announcement came as Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers claimed to have launched unprecedented air strikes on several locations in Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad. The Taliban-run Afghan Defence Ministry…
The market was affected by rising oil prices and renewed concerns over a potential US-Iran conflict. Rising oil prices and renewed concerns over a potential US-Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment, while several companies reported mixed quarterly earnings. according to the AP. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% and was on track for its first decline…
The European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of negotiations, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. “We have concluded the mother of all deals,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on Twitter after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…
US State Department officials are visiting Caracas, less than a week after the military kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro. Published on January 9, 2026.9 January 2026. Click here to share on social media share Venezuela’s government has said it is holding “exploratory” talks with the United States to restore diplomatic ties in view of Washington’s move….
