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Iran confirms first death as protests over living costs spread

Iran confirms first death as protests over living costs spread

Iran has confirmed a security-force fatality during protests that began in Tehran over economic pressure and later spread to other cities. Officials reported multiple injuries among police and Basij members as the government faces renewed calls to address living costs.

World
Zardari, Shehbaz urge unity and discipline as Pakistan enters 2026

Zardari, Shehbaz urge unity and discipline as Pakistan enters 2026

President Zardari and PM Shehbaz issued New Year messages stressing unity, reconciliation, and sustained economic discipline for 2026. Zardari highlighted climate risks, political civility, and foreign policy priorities, while Shehbaz emphasized reforms, youth-focused growth, and praise for the armed forces.

Politics
Sadiq says Jaishankar initiated Dhaka handshake after May conflict

Sadiq says Jaishankar initiated Dhaka handshake after May conflict

NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq says Indian FM S. Jaishankar intentionally approached him for a handshake in Dhaka, making the first visible senior-level contact since the May conflict. Sadiq also described an unusually warm reception from the public in Bangladesh during his visit for Khaleda Zia’s funeral rites.

Politics
Karachi New Year aerial firing injures 25; police arrest 56 suspects

Karachi New Year aerial firing injures 25; police arrest 56 suspects

Karachi saw widespread reports of celebratory aerial firing as 2026 began, with at least 25 people injured, including women and children. Police said 56 suspects were arrested and warned the practice would be prosecuted strictly, including under attempted-murder provisions.

General
Aleppo suicide bomber kills Syrian security member, wounds two near church

Aleppo suicide bomber kills Syrian security member, wounds two near church

A suicide bomber detonated near a security patrol in Aleppo’s Bab al-Faraj area, killing one security force member and injuring two as New Year’s Eve celebrations unfolded. Syrian officials said the suspect was believed to have links to Daesh, as Syria and the US-led coalition intensify coordination against the group.

World
Russia launches three Iranian satellites into orbit

Russia launches three Iranian satellites into orbit

Iran placed three domestically built satellites into orbit using Russian Soyuz rockets. Tehran hailed the launch as proof of its engineering capabilities and a symbol of expanding Iran-Russia cooperation amid Western sanctions.

Technology