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Global Festivities Light Up the Sky as New Year Arrives

The world has welcomed 2026 with a bang, as revellers enjoyed fireworks and parties to usher in the New Year.

1 Jan 2026

UNFPA: Pakistan’s People Are the Key to Sustainable and Inclusive Development

As Pakistan enters 2026 as the world’s fifth most populous country, with a population exceeding 225 million, the UNFPA has highlighted the need for a strategic, rights-based approach to population management.

31 Dec 2025

South Asia

Thailand repatriates 18 detained Cambodian soldiers

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement on Wednesday, saying that Thailand has repatriated 18 detained Cambodian soldiers to Cambodia.

31 Dec 2025

South Asia

Taiwan Tracks Massive Chinese Military Exercise Amid Rising Tensions

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said that it has detected a spike in Chinese military activity around the island, detecting 130 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 14 naval vessels, and eight official ships…

31 Dec 2025

World

Iran Protests Enter Day Three Amid Currency Crisis and Skyrocketing Inflation

In Iran, protests over soaring inflation and the collapse of Iran’s currency have spread from Tehran to multiple cities for a third day.

31 Dec 2025

World

Strategic Dialogue: Quad Diplomats Hold Unprecedented Public Meeting

Ambassadors of the Quad nations, consisting of the US, India, Australia and Japan, held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing.

31 Dec 2025

World

Denmark closes 400-year postal tradition as digital communication makes physical mail uneconomical

Denmark has ended letter delivery this week, closing a 400-year postal tradition as digital communication makes physical mail uneconomical.

31 Dec 2025

Global Support for Afghanistan: UN Launches $1.71 Billion Aid Appeal

The United Nations (UN) has launched a 1.71 US billion humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan in 2026, as the country is expected to remain one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.

31 Dec 2025