Egypt Hajj 2026: Jan 12 Deadline for Travel Agencies
Egypt's travel industry faces a strict January 12, 2026 deadline for Hajj preparations. Non-compliance risks legal action and loss of insurance bonds. Read about the new rules.
Egypt's travel industry faces a strict January 12, 2026 deadline for Hajj preparations. Non-compliance risks legal action and loss of insurance bonds. Read about the new rules.
Egypt stops free Hajj slots for 2026, introduces digital lottery & paid packages. Learn about new visa rules, costs, and what it means for millions of pilgrims.
Amnesty International warns Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment undermines judicial independence. The move grants Parliament power to fix Supreme Court judges' tenure. Read the full analysis.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
Pakistan witnessed its deadliest year in over a decade in 2025, with a 34% spike in terror attacks and 3,413 fatalities. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were the epicentres of violence. Read the full report.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains have killed over 300 people in Afghanistan, with thousands of homes destroyed. The northern provinces are the worst-hit. Read for details on the devastation and rescue efforts.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains ravage Afghanistan's northern provinces, killing 12 and injuring 11. The disaster highlights the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations on Jan 1, 2026, marking 35 years of uninterrupted compliance with a key bilateral agreement for regional stability.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations for the 35th consecutive year on Jan 1, 2025, under a 1988 pact. The two nations also swapped lists of prisoners and fishermen amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations on New Year's Day under a bilateral agreement. The MEA confirmed the annual exchange aimed at preventing attacks. Read the full report.
Afghanistan investigates a border clash with Tajik forces, calls for joint coordination to prevent future incidents. Read the full details and official statements here.
Kabul residents face a harsh winter with prolonged power outages, crippling daily life and businesses. Read how the energy crisis is impacting Afghanistan's capital.
Japan commits USD 2 million in humanitarian aid to support Afghan returnees from Pakistan. The funding will address urgent needs like food and shelter. Read more about this critical international effort.
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis worsens as funding cuts leave 23.7 million people facing acute hunger. UN agencies warn of catastrophic consequences without urgent support.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh's Egypt visit aims to deepen strategic & defence cooperation, including joint exercises and training. Read more.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari visits Egypt to enhance military cooperation, discuss fighter aircraft upgrades, and strengthen strategic ties. Read more.
Donald Trump claims credit for ending eight global conflicts. We investigate each claim, from India-Pakistan to Ukraine, to separate fact from diplomatic fiction. Read the detailed analysis.
Egypt's attorney general has removed the travel ban on Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, allowing him to travel after a recent airport blockade. Read the full story on his decade-long ordeal and international advocacy.
Afghan Health Minister admits strained Pakistan ties, pivots to India for reliable medicine and vaccine supplies. A major shift in regional health diplomacy unfolds. Read the full analysis.
Afghanistan's Public Health Minister Qalandar Ebad highlights robust cooperation with India while describing relations with Pakistan as deteriorated. Details on medical aid and regional diplomacy.
Archaeologists in Egypt uncover a massive 4,500-year-old sun temple linked to Pharaoh Nyuserre and the cult of Ra. The discovery sheds new light on Old Kingdom religion and royal power. Read the full story.
Israel's cabinet greenlights a landmark natural gas agreement with Egypt, boosting regional energy security and economic cooperation. Read the full details and implications here.
The Kremlin states a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine hinges on reaching a broader peace agreement. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov references Trump's deal-making stance. Read the latest developments.
A scientific study using radiocarbon dating suggests the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt began decades later than thought, reshaping the timeline of pharaohs and the Thera eruption. Discover the new findings.
Fresh clashes erupt at Spin Boldak border, killing five. Both sides trade blame as peace talks collapse. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
Four civilians and a soldier killed in overnight shelling at Chaman-Spin Boldak crossing. Both sides trade blame as tensions rise. Read the latest on the border conflict.
Taliban's Amir Khan Muttaqi defends Afghanistan's right to engage with India, rejects Pakistan's accusations. A major geopolitical shift unfolds. Read the full analysis.
Pakistan's FM Ishaq Dar discloses massive military casualties: 4,000 dead, 20,000 injured since Taliban's Afghanistan takeover. Qatar mediates suspended operations.
India delivers 73 tonnes of life-saving medicines, vaccines & essential supplements to Afghanistan. This humanitarian aid strengthens bilateral ties & supports Afghan healthcare.
Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan kill 9 children, prompting Taliban to vow retaliation. Cross-border tensions escalate between neighbors. Read full details.