Pakistan calls US military action in Venezuela a ‘dangerous precedent,’ urges dialogue

  • US military last week carried out airstrikes in Venezuela, “abducting” its President Nicolas Madura to face drug-trafficking charges in New York
  • Pakistan envoy says unilateral military action also fuels instability, warning it can lead to “unpredictable and uncontrollable” for years to come
By Shahjahan Khurram ·

Pakistan eyes mining deals with global firms at upcoming Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh

  • Forum will be attended by around 20,000 representatives from governments, businesses and associations from over 160 countries
  • Official says Pakistani companies will be showcasing the nation’s mineral potential at the three-day event starting on Jan. 13
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Pakistan’s HIV response under strain as global donors cut funding

  • Only 21% of people living with HIV in Pakistan know their status, just 15% receive treatment
  • UN agencies and civil society warn domestic funding must rise as international aid shrinks
By Kashaf Rehman ·

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In Pakistan’s Bannu, people start their day with a sugar rush

  • While much of Pakistan favors savory breakfasts, residents of Bannu prefer a sweet, caramelized halwa
  • People line up before sunrise at the decades-old Speen Sar restaurant to cherish its signature dish
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Ithra looks back at The Year of Handicrafts

  • More than 100 local and international artists presented their work at more than 25 programs and events
By Arab News ·

Drone strike kills 10, including 7 children, in Sudan’s El-Obeid: medical source

  • An eyewitness said the strike hit a house in the center of the army-controlled capital of North Kordofan
By AFP ·

Silver crosses $77 mark while gold, platinum stretch record highs

  • Spot silver touched an all-time high of $77.40 earlier today, marking a 167% year-to-date surge driven by supply deficits
  • Spot platinum rose 9.8% to $2,437.72 per ounce, while palladium surged 14 percent to $1,927.81, its highest level in over 3 years
By Reuters ·

Capital concentrates as MENA startups close deals

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Sabalenka says ‘Battle of the Sexes’ pays off after ruthless win

  • Aryna Sabalenka said her much-maligned exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios had paid dividends as she demolished Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to launch her Australian Open preparations
By AFP ·

Mohammed Bakri, filmmaker who championed Palestinian cause, dies aged 72

  • Bakri was known for his documentary “Jenin, Jenin” which denounced alleged Israeli war crimes in the Jenin refugee camp
  • The father of six also directed several socially conscious documentaries about the situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel
By AFP ·