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Israeli Forces Arrest Al-Aqsa Mosque Imam 

Occupied Jerusalem — Israeli police have detained Sheikh Mohammed al-Abbasi, the imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, inside the mosque’s courtyards on Monday evening, according to...

Tarique Rahman Forms First Cabinet, Keeps Defence Ministry

Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has unveiled his first cabinet, appointing a former commerce minister to lead efforts to stabilise the struggling...

TTAP Ends Parliament Sit-In Demanding Access for Imran Khan’s Personal Doctors

ISLAMABAD — The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP), led by Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, announced on Wednesday the conclusion of its sit-in at...

Pakistan Prepares $1.3 Billion Eurobond Payment as IMF Talks Approach

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is set to repay around $1.3 billion in principal and interest on a maturing Eurobond in April 2026, amid ongoing negotiations...

ICC Considers Australia as Backup Host for Future Events Amid Pakistan-India Cricket Tensions

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions spilling over into cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly evaluating the possibility of relocating major upcoming tournaments from...

Zimbabwe Reach Super Eights as Australia Crash Out of T20 World Cup 2026

Former champions Australia national cricket team were eliminated from the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday after Zimbabwe national cricket team advanced to...

Iran-US Nuclear Talks Advance as Araghchi Confirms ‘Guiding Principles’ Agreement

MAZAJ NEWS | International Desk Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that the latest round of Iran-US negotiations resulted in agreement on “a...

HRCP Demands Judicial Inquiry into Punjab CCD ‘Extrajudicial Killings’

MAZAJ NEWS: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for an urgent high-level judicial inquiry into deaths linked to operations by Punjab’s...

Ramazan Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE

MAZAJ NEWS | February 17, 2026 The Ramazan moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, officially marking Wednesday, February 18,...

Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh Prime Minister After Landslide Victory

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman took the oath of office as Bangladesh’s prime minister on Tuesday, ushering in a major political transition...

Naqvi Blames Aleema Khan for Delay in Imran Khan’s Eye Treatment

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday stated that the delay in former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s eye examination was caused by his sister,...

11 Security Personnel Martyred in Bajaur Terrorist Attack, ISPR Confirms

A terrorist attack targeting a joint security checkpost in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claimed the lives of 11 security personnel on Tuesday, according...

Trump to Play “Indirect Role” in Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would play an “indirect” role in high-stakes discussions between the US and Iran over Tehran’s...

Macron’s India Visit: $35B Rafale Deal and AI Talks on the Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron has started a three-day trip to India, with discussions expected to center on artificial intelligence collaboration and a potential multibillion-dollar...

England Beat Italy by 24 Runs to Reach Super Eight at T20 World Cup

England secured their place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup after defeating Italy by 24 runs in their final Group...