Filipino Journalist Gets Prison in Case Seen as Attack on Free Press
Frenchie Mae Cumpio and her former roommate were convicted of financing terrorism and sentenced to up to 18 years in prison.
Month: January 2026
Empowering future global leaders
Strategic scholarship investments are aimed at attracting exceptional talent from around the globe The University of Bath School of Management leaps forward in supporting the next generation of business professionals. With up to £3 million worth of scholarships available, this opens doors for talented students from all corners of the world, making a world-class UK … Read more
Inside the House of Amir Adnan’s Spring Summer 2026 show
Karachi does not often get fashion moments that feel rooted, intentional, and forward looking all at once, but the House of Amir Adnan managed exactly that with its Darbar Spring Summer 2026 show at Khaliqdina Hall. The choice of venue immediately set the tone. Built in 1906, the Palladian style hall carries layers of history, … Read more
He Wants New Yorkers to Have a Stake in the Knicks and the Rangers
[Adem Bunkeddeko, a state comptroller candidate, wants to use some of New York’s $290 billion pension fund to buy a percentage of Madison Square Garden Sports.
Trump’s Talk of Greenland ‘Deal’ Framework Draws Mixed Reactions
A lot of confusion was swirling in Denmark and Greenland after President Trump’s bombshell of a post on social media.
FBR sets new customs values, cutting PTA tax on used mobile phones
[ ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi, a subordinate department of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has set new customs values for old and used mobile phones imported from overseas, a move expected to reduce the overall PTA tax on such devices. The revised values will apply only to old and refurbished … Read more
Bangladesh launches election campaign ahead of first polls since Hasina’s ouster
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a ‘yes’ vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman waves to supporters in Sylhet on January 21, 2026, as part of the official launch of his election campaign. Photo: AFP DHAKA: Bangladesh begins official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated … Read more
Iran releases official death toll of 3,117 after weeks of violent nationwide protests
Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming ‘organised terrorist elements’ killed over 3,000 people Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026. Photo: AFP TEHRAN: The Iranian government announced the official death toll from nationwide protests, state media reported Wednesday. The Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, a … Read more
At Davos, a Clash Between Trump’s World and the Old World
For decades, leaders have gathered in Davos to discuss a shared economic and political future. On Wednesday, President Trump turned the forum into a bracing clash between his worldview and theirs.
Trump dropped Greenland military option after aides intervened, sources say
Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation US President Donald Trump speaks during a reception with business leaders, at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland. SOURCE: REUTERS President Donald Trump’s retreat from threats of force as an option for acquiring Greenland capped … Read more