Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday warned that any attack on the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would constitute a declaration of war. His remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent statement calling it “time to look for new leadership” in Iran. Read More: Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling Iran unrest Limited internet […]
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Panjgur residents protest rising kidnapping cases
Hundreds of residents, political workers, traders and civil society activists took to the streets in Panjgur on Sunday to protest against rising incidents of kidnapping for ransom and what participants described as a deteriorating law and order situation in the district. Read More: Details of BLF terrorists killed in Pakistani strikes in Iran come to […]
PTI leaders favour dialogue, but Imran opposes: Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday said that while several Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders were open to dialogue with the government, party founder Imran Khan remained opposed, with the party continuing its call for protests on February 8. Read More: Govt open to dialogue, PTI divided over talks, says minister Speaking on Geo […]
Iran warns US: Don’t repeat June strike
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the United States not to repeat its June attack on Iran. He said the situation in Iran is under control and the government has no plans to execute protesters. Araqchi emphasized that Iran’s resolve cannot be broken by bombing, urging Washington to avoid repeating past mistakes. In an […]
Trump claims Iran protesters killings halted as Tehran reopens airspace
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had received assurances that the killings and executions of protesters in Iran had halted, but stressed Washington would continue monitoring events before ruling out potential military action. He told reporters in the Oval Office that “very important sources” inside Iran had conveyed the halt, while noting the claims […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink now offers free internet access in Iran
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has activated free internet access via its Starlink satellite service for users in Iran, providing a crucial digital lifeline amid the country’s ongoing crackdown on anti-government protests. Read More: SpaceX reports decline in Starlink satellite de-orbits at the end of 2025 According to Ahmad Ahmadian, executive director at the technology nonprofit Holistic […]
Trump announces 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country conducting trade with Iran, escalating pressure as the Islamic republic continues to face widespread protests. The announcement, made via social media, warned that the levies would “immediately” target Iran’s trading partners who also do business with the United States, though Trump did […]
UoP staff protest, seek federal control amid financial crisis
PESHAWAR: Teaching and non-teaching employees of the University of Peshawar (UoP) have demanded that the institution be placed under federal administrative and financial control, alleging that the provincial government has failed to manage its affairs. The demand was issued during a protest on Friday over the non-payment of December salaries and pensions. Read More: KP government […]
Internet goes down across Iran amid nationwide protests
Iran is experiencing a near-total internet blackout as nationwide protests continue over economic hardships. Reports from web monitoring organisations indicated that connectivity dropped sharply on Thursday, leaving citizens largely disconnected from the outside world. Read More: Iran restricts internet access nationwide, blames ‘enemy misuse’ Cybersecurity researcher Amir Rashidi of the nonprofit Miaan Group said the country is facing […]
Tensions rise in Minneapolis after ICE officer fatally shoots woman
Minneapolis is on edge following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Good, a mother of three, was shot in a residential neighborhood during a federal immigration operation. Local officials and bystanders have sharply contested the federal account, with videos appearing to contradict claims that […]