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Tehran, Iran— Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning on Sunday, saying that any military attack by the United States would not be confined to Iran but would ignite a “regional war” across the Middle East. Khamenei spoke at an event in Tehran, dismissing Washington’s deployment of warships and aircraft in the region and urging Iranians not to be intimidated by U.S. military rhetoric. He reiterated that Iran does not seek to start a war, but promised a strong response against any aggression, emphasizing that U.S. threats would not deter the Iranian nation. Khamenei’s comments come as…

QUETTA/ISLAMABAD– Pakistan has been rocked by one of the deadliest waves of militant violence in years, as coordinated attacks by insurgents swept across multiple districts of Balochistan on 31 January 2026, killing civilians and security personnel and prompting strong international reactions. Pakistani security forces reported killing hundreds of militants in counter-operations launched to repel the assaults, which targeted police stations, paramilitary posts and civilians in towns including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung and Noshki. Official figures published by Reuters and other outlets say at least 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were killed during the violence, with 92 militants neutralised on Saturday…

Islamabad, Pakistan — The federal government today announced a significant adjustment in petroleum product prices for the next fortnight, sharply increasing the cost of high-speed diesel while keeping petrol prices constant. According to the official notification issued by the Petroleum Division, based on the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been raised by Rs 11.30 per litre. The new diesel price has been fixed at Rs 268.38 per litre, up from Rs 257.08 in the previous pricing cycle. In contrast, the price of petrol (Motor Spirit) has been maintained at…

Pakistan has strongly warned that any unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) could seriously damage regional stability and weaken the credibility of international agreements worldwide. Addressing the issue at the United Nations, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar said that undermining such a historic water-sharing pact sets a dangerous precedent and threatens global treaty compliance, international law, and diplomatic cooperation. Speaking before the United Nations Security Council, the Pakistani envoy highlighted that the Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 under the supervision of the World Bank, has remained a cornerstone of peace and water security between Pakistan and India…

Gold and silver prices continued to fall sharply in global markets today, extending one of the most dramatic sell-offs seen in years. International commodity exchanges reported that gold futures on the MCX dropped around 12 % in the last session, with prices falling below ₹1,50,000 per 10 g from record levels earlier this month. Silver prices also collapsed, plunging about 27 %, wiping off more than ₹1 lakh per kilogram in a single day on Indian markets, with silver now trading near ₹2.92 lakh per kg after last week’s historic highs. Experts say both metals shed substantial value as investors…

Quetta, January 31, 2026 – In a resounding display of courage, professionalism, and unbreakable resolve, Pakistan’s valiant security forces – including the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and local police – have decisively crushed a series of desperate, coordinated terrorist attacks launched by the notorious Fitna al-Hindustan (the Indian-sponsored Baloch Liberation Army or BLA) across Balochistan province today.The cowardly assaults, which targeted multiple locations including Quetta, Nushki, Mastung, Gwadar, Pasni, Kalat, Dalbandin, and others – totaling around 12 sites – were swiftly repelled through swift, precise, and highly effective counter-operations. Security sources confirmed that the terrorists, armed with guns, grenades,…

[ad_1] Sweet dreams, or the closest thing to them! Molly Sims sat down with ET to spill her best tips for looking bright-eyed and well-rested, whether you got a full night’s sleep or you’re running on empty.While the model, 52, who shares sons, Brooks and Grey, and daughter, Scarlett, with husband, Scott Stuber, 57, says she’s lucky to catch a few ZZZs, you’d never guess it.Molly Sims/Instagram”On a good night I get maybe 6 or so hours of sleep, but usually it’s somewhere between not enough and barely made it.”But to help the Lipstick on the Rim podcast host relax before…

[ad_1] لاہور میں سانحہ بھاٹی گیٹ پر قائم ہائی پاور کمیٹی نے اپنی انکوائری رپورٹ مکمل کر لی ہے۔ پولیس ذرائع کے مطابق کمیٹی نے تین افسران کو غفلت کا مرتکب قرار دے دیا ہے۔ ذرائع کے مطابق آئی جی پنجاب کی ہدایت پر ایڈیشنل آئی جی کی سربراہی میں تین رکنی کمیٹی تشکیل دی گئی تھی، جس میں ڈی آئی جی احمد ناصر عزیز ورک اور ڈی آئی جی عمران کشور بھی شامل تھے۔ پولیس ذرائع کا کہنا ہے کہ کمیٹی کے ارکان نے جائے وقوعہ کا دورہ کیا، شواہد اکٹھے کیے اور عینی شاہدین کے بیانات قلمبند کیے۔…

[ad_1] Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is skeptical about many things the Trump administration is saying about de-escalating its immigration crackdown in his state. “I know who I’m dealing with. I know that they’re not going to keep their word,” Walz tells NPR. Walz, a Democrat, sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers on Friday following weeks of protests and the deadly shootings of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti. Walz says he still wants to “find a way forward”– with a caveat. “I’m not going to compromise on the First Amendment. I’m not going to allow [Trump administration…

[ad_1] At a Santa Clara City Council meeting this week, a man dressed as Batman delivered an angry speech criticizing the city’s perceived cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident unfolded amid growing national protests over federal immigration enforcement and heightened tensions following the recent deaths of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good during ICE-related encounters in Minnesota. Speaking during a joint meeting of the Santa Clara City Council and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority on January 27, 2026, the masked speaker accused local officials of failing to protect residents and allowing federal authorities to overstep their…