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Nipah Virus Outbreak India Claims Two Cases in West Bengal

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Two healthcare workers in Kolkata, West Bengal, tested positive for Nipah virus on 13 January 2026, prompting Indian authorities to trace 196 contacts. All tested negative. The health ministry monitors the situation

Afghanistan US Prisoner Exchange Talks Stall on 1-Year Mark

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Negotiations between the Taliban and the United States over a prisoner swap remain unresolved as American academic Dennis Coyle marks one year in detention in Kabul. Talks on an Afghanistan US prisoner

Snowfall in Pakistan Paralyzes Northern Regions with 9 Inches

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Heavy snowfall in Pakistan has disrupted daily life across Balochistan, Murree, and Gilgit-Baltistan, closing roads and causing power outages amid freezing temperatures. Residents in snow-hit areas of Pakistan faced severe disruptions on

Bangladesh Elections 2026: 16 Killed In Poll Violence Surge

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Rising political clashes under the Yunus government cast shadows over Bangladesh’s first post-Hasina vote, with activists fearing a return to past turmoil. At least 16 political activists have been killed since the

Pakistan Prepares for Critical IMF Review Talks in February

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Current Affairs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Pakistan in February 2026 to conduct the third IMF review of the ongoing loan program. The successful completion of this review is expected

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Nipah Virus Outbreak India Claims Two Cases in West Bengal

Afghanistan US Prisoner Exchange Talks Stall on 1-Year Mark

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Pakistan Prepares for Critical IMF Review Talks in February

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