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The T20 World Cup is entering a tense phase as Bangladesh’s participation hangs in the balance. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) remain at odds over the venue, with a final decision expected today. The ICC has reportedly set a deadline for today for Bangladesh to confirm their participation in the World Cup. However, negotiations have hit a stalemate. The ICC has refused to move matches from India to an alternative venue in Sri Lanka, citing logistical challenges. Meanwhile, the BCB has reiterated its firm stance against playing matches on Indian soil due to security…

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in the electricity sector, marking another step in deepening bilateral economic relations. The cabinet approved the MoU on cooperation in the power sector, including electrical interconnection, as part of the broader Economic Cooperation Framework signed on October 27 last year. Under this framework, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to expanding trade and investment ties based on shared economic interests. The MoU aligns with ongoing efforts by Riyadh and Islamabad to build long-term collaboration in key infrastructure and energy sectors. Officials view electricity…

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his controversial interest in Greenland, calling the territory “imperative” and saying there is “no going back.” Ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump’s remarks have sparked criticism from European leaders and Greenland officials alike. During a White House press conference, Trump doubled down on his earlier statements about Greenland, hinting that he is willing to pursue all options. “You’ll find out,” he said when asked how far he would go to acquire the Arctic territory. The president also told reporters that Greenland would be “pretty well” handled, and emphasized that his focus…

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has pressed Iran to report on missing highly enriched uranium and allow inspections at nuclear sites bombed in June. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he warned that the standoff cannot continue indefinitely. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has inspected all 13 declared Iranian nuclear facilities that were not damaged in recent attacks. However, it has been unable to verify three key sites—Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan—that were bombed by the United States and Israel last June. Grossi stressed that Iran must submit a special report detailing what happened to the affected…

Pakistan and China have agreed to establish a formal, institutionalized working relationship to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said after meetings with senior Chinese leaders in Beijing. The proposed written agreements will focus on sharing parliamentary best practices, training, exchange visits, committee-level engagement, and coordination in international forums. Both sides also discussed expanding cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, exports, and CPEC 2.0, with regular virtual committee meetings to support broader bilateral collaboration.

China’s development is an opportunity, not a threat, and China is willing to leverage its market advantages and share its opportunities with other countries, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. China adheres to the principles of equality, mutual benefit and resolving issues through consultation to create win-win and multi-win outcomes, he added during his special address at the forum. Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO), China has not sought special treatment in WTO negotiations, He noted, adding that the country firmly upholds the WTO’s long-standing trade organization principles and…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for solid efforts to secure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when opening a study session at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) for principal officials at the provincial and ministerial levels. Xi noted that the formulation and implementation of five-year plans constitutes important experience for the Party in governing the country and managing state affairs, as well as…

Pakistan plans to return to the global bond market after a gap of four years, reflecting the country’s progress towards economic stabilisation after averting a last-minute default just a few years ago, reported Bloomberg on Tuesday. Pakistan will issue a proposal for advisers in the coming weeks, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told the international media outlet. The minister, who is in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, shared that the government is still assessing whether to issue a dollar, euro or sukuk bond, and also preparing to launch the country’s first-ever panda bond within weeks. “We have…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to position Canada as a leader in a new global trading order by expanding ties beyond the United States, including closer engagement with China, as shifting US trade policies disrupt long-standing alliances. Carney is pressing ahead with an ambitious plan to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US market by forging new trade partnerships and smaller multilateral agreements. Last week, he went further than many European allies by signing a trade deal with China, a move that marks a clear divergence from US policy and underscores Ottawa’s push to diversify its economic ties. The…

Pakistan’s senior actor Faisal Rehman’s new hairstyle has attracted widespread attention on social media. According to Faisal Rehman, he had wanted to say goodbye to his long hair for quite some time, but concerns about excessive hair fall kept delaying the decision. He says that the overwhelming and positive response from fans after the new haircut has further boosted his confidence. Social media users welcomed the actor’s transformation and shared a variety of interesting comments. Many fans remarked that Faisal Rehman’s new look reminds them of his youthful days, while others compared him to a Hollywood hero. Fans believe that…