International

January 13, 2026 9:06 AM

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US Virtual Embassy urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating protests

The US Virtual Embassy in Iran has urged American citizens to leave Iran immediately, warning that protests across the country are escalating and may turn violent. The Embassy said demonstrations may lead to arrests, injuries, road closures, transportation disruptions, and internet shutdowns. The em...

January 13, 2026 8:42 AM

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US revokes over 100,000 visas to strengthen security, enforce immigration laws

The US Department of State said it has revoked over 100,000 visas as part of efforts to strengthen security and enforce immigration laws. This includes about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas issued to people who had encounters with US law enforcement for criminal activity. In a social...

January 13, 2026 7:54 AM

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United States imposes 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that countries maintaining commercial ties with Iran will face economic penalties from Washington. In a social media post today, Mr Trump said any nation doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran would be subject to a 25% tariff on all trade conducted...

January 12, 2026 5:28 PM

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Balochistan: 14-year-old boy shot dead; six men reported missing

A 14-year-old boy was reportedly shot dead in Balochistan, while six Baloch men have disappeared in separate incidents. According to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), 14-year-old Raahi Assa was killed in the main bazaar of Hoshap, Kech. BYC said that Raahi was a student and emphasised that under ...