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Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says β€˜help’ on its way

Business January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iranians should continue nationwide protests and take over the country’s institutions. β€œIranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!...

Qatar warns any US-Iran escalation would be β€˜catastrophic’ for region

News January 13, 2026

A military escalation between the United States and Iran would have grave consequences for the region, Qatar said on Tuesday after Washington threatened strikes in response to a government crackdown o...

In meeting with ICC, Bangladesh reiterates its refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup

News January 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. B...

Not playing in India for T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tells ICC

News January 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. B...

Bangladesh tells ICC not playing in India for World Cup

News January 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. W...

Afghan Taliban appoint first envoy to New Delhi

News January 13, 2026

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has appointed its first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading their embassy in Delhi. India has not officially rec...

Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Indian capital

News January 13, 2026

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has appointed its first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading their embassy in Delhi. India has not officially rec...

Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises

Business January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a crackdown on protests continues. Trump, who has repeatedly threatened Iran wit...

Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty

Crypto January 13, 2026

Caracas: After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil to the United States may improve their dire economic fortunes.US forceοΏ½...

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri assistant

Technology January 12, 2026

Tech giants Apple and Google on Monday announced a multi-year partnership that will see Apple’s next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) features, including its Siri assistant, be powered by Goo...