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UAE Abandons Islamabad Airport Deal After President’s Surprise 3-Hour India Trip
The UAE has reportedly withdrawn from its plan to operate Islamabad International Airport, dealing a blow to Pakistan amid shifting South Asian geopolitics. The move follows UAE President Sheikh Nahyan’s surprise visit to India and growing defence ties between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.
At Least 10 Killed as Historic Winter Storm Sweeps US, Millions Left Without Power
A massive winter storm has gripped large parts of the United States, killing at least 10 people, cutting power to hundreds of thousands, and disrupting air travel. Authorities warn of worsening conditions in the coming days.
Explainer | Why President Zayed’s Short Delhi Visit Matters: Strategy, Symbolism and the Future of India–UAE Ties
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s three-hour visit to New Delhi was brief in duration but deep in strategic meaning. From major investment and defence understandings to warm personal gestures with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, here’s a detailed explainer on why this visit matters for India, the UAE and a shifting global order.
Trump Defends Accepting Nobel Peace Medal from Venezuelan Leader, Cites Ending Eight Wars
US President Donald Trump has justified accepting the Nobel Peace Prize medal offered to him by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it a gesture of respect and linking it to his record on global conflicts.
‘A Great Honour for Me’: US President Trump After Receiving Nobel Peace Medal from Maria Machado
Donald Trump called it a great honour after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal.
Hindu Man Attacked and Set on Fire in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur
In Shariatpur, Bangladesh, a Hindu man named Khokan Chandra was attacked by a mob, stabbed and petrol was poured on him in an apparent attempt to burn him alive. He survived by jumping into a nearby pond.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80 After Prolonged Illness
Dhaka, Dec 30 (TazaNow.com) — Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), passed away on Tuesday....
Massive Fire at Indonesian Nursing Home Kills 16
Jakarta, December 29:At least 16 people have died after a devastating fire broke out at a nursing home in Manado, the capital of Indonesia’s North....
Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies in Fiery Ferrari Crash in California
Vince Zampella, the legendary video game developer behind Call of Duty and Apex Legends, died in a fatal Ferrari crash on Angeles Crest Highway near Los Angeles. He was 55.
Saudi Arabia’s 1-Kilometer Tower Set to Smash Burj Khalifa’s Height Record
If completed as planned, Jeddah Tower will rise at least 172 meters taller than Burj Khalifa and include more floors, sprawling luxury facilities and cutting-edge engineering.
