Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says

Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev pictured in June 2023. PHOTO: Russian Defence Ministry/Reuters Two suspects in the attempted assassination of top Russian military intelligence official General Vladimir Alexeyev “will soon be interrogated”, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on Saturday, citing a source close to the investigation. After interrogation, the suspects will be charged, the newspaper reported, … Read more

Supreme Court refers PTI memo on Imran Khan jail access to ‘executive authorities’

Says visitation concerns fall under executive domain, issues SOPs for future grievances The Supreme Court on Saturday refrained from issuing any order over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) memorandum requesting immediate jail visitation rights for party founder Imran Khan, adding that the letter had been conveyed to the “relevant executive authorities” for appropriate consideration in accordance with law”. Imran has … Read more

US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says

UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a Security Council meeting to discuss ‘ongoing US aggression’ against Venezuela, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., December 23, 2025. Reuters The United States will … Read more

Trump condemns, won’t apologize for video depicting Obamas as apes

former president barack obama and former first lady michelle obama react during the unveiling of their official white house portraits in the east room of the white house in washington september 7 2022 photo reuters

‘I didn’t make a mistake. I mean, I give — I look at a lot — thousands of things,’ Trump tells reporters Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama react during the unveiling of their official White House portraits in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, September, 7, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS … Read more

ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash

ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments The International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to resolve the boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. Any clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is one of the most lucrative … Read more

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

35 people who had contact with the patient are being monitored and have tested negative for the virus Colorized transmission electron micrograph of a mature extracellular Nipah Virus particle (purple) near the periphery of an infected VERO cell (brown). Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID/WIKIMEDIA … Read more