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The video from Abdul Gafur Shah Nagar Parishad Urdu School No. 2 in Umarkhed, Yavatmal, shows students performing on January 26 to 'Ae Mard-e-Mujahid Teri Yalgaar Kahan Hai,' a nasheed linked to Pakistan's 1965 war with India. BJP leader Gopal Kalane filed a complaint calling it anti-national, leading police to register an FIR against the principal and teachers. While most reactions demand accountability and probe radical influences, a few noted the children seemed unaware of the song's context.

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Young boys in traditional outfits swung prop swords on stage to a Pakistani military tune, stirring strong backlash on Republic Day.

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The Al Jazeera episode from The Listening Post highlights the tension between Khan, imprisoned since August 2023 on corruption and other charges, and Field Marshal Munir, promoted to his rare rank in May 2025 after conflict with India. PTI supporters reject the ego framing, viewing Khan's detention as part of a military crackdown and stolen February 2024 elections where PTI-backed independents took the most seats. Recent jail visit curbs sparked death rumors and a UN warning of possible psychological torture, as Khan's messages target Munir directly amid subdued protests.

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Analyst Amber Rahim Shamsi put it plainly: jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's standoff with army chief Asim Munir boils down to two massive egos colliding. Khan stays behind bars, refusing deals unless he speaks directly with the man called Pakistan's center of gravity.

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The government issued passports to about 34 Australian women and children connected to ISIS fighters in Syria's Al Roj camp, confirming the documents but insisting no return assistance is provided. One woman faces a temporary exclusion order on security grounds. Separately, Hanieh Safavi, daughter of sanctioned Iranian Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, secured permanent residency after arriving on a student visa in February 2024, despite her father's IRGC ties and community warnings. An 87,000-signature petition from Iranian-Australians demands her deportation amid fears tied to recent IRGC-linked plots, as opposition calls for tougher vetting and transparency.

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Australian families linked to ISIS in a Syrian camp now hold valid passports, while a psychologist with ties to Iran's military elite quietly gained permanent residency—sparking waves of public anger and betrayal.

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Veteran journalist Shahid Hashmi speculated in a PakPassion interview that Babar Azam's recent loose shots in T20 cricket might tie to unconfirmed family issues, like pressure from his parents to marry a cousin while he prefers someone else. Fans quickly criticized the comments as an invasion of privacy and poor journalism, with some mocking it as yet another excuse for the Pakistan star's slower strike rates. Despite the noise, Babar remains in Pakistan's preliminary T20 World Cup 2026 squad and has shone in the BBL this season, including two recent fifties among top run-scorers. Neither Babar nor the Pakistan Cricket Board has responded.

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Babar Azam dazzled with an unbeaten 58 in the BBL opener, yet a journalist's speculation about family marriage pressure has drawn sharp backlash.

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Just days after Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as prime minister on February 17, following his BNP's landslide election win on February 12, Bangladesh resumed tourist, medical, business, and other visas at its High Commission in New Delhi and assistant commissions in Agartala and Siliguri. This reverses a suspension from late December 2025 under the prior interim government, which cited security concerns amid anti-India protests. India plans to fully restore its own services in Bangladesh soon, signaling a thaw in ties and easier people-to-people contact, though issues like minority safety remain.

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Families, patients, and business travelers can now breathe easier as Bangladesh restarts full visa services for Indians at key missions.

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On February 19, 2026, in Washington, Trump said his tariffs helped settle five of eight conflicts, spotlighting the four-day Operation Sindoor war where he claims the economic pressure averted nuclear risks and saved 35 million lives. He tied the policy to market highs like the Dow nearing 50,000, stronger security, and a 30% drop in fentanyl, though details like 11 downed jets and U.S. mediation remain disputed without independent verification. The remarks came right after a February 20 Supreme Court ruling curbed his broad tariff powers under emergency laws, which he brushed off while announcing a new 10% global tariff.

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Standing before the inaugural Board of Peace, President Trump recounted slapping 200% tariff threats on India and Pakistan to force a ceasefire in their 2025 clash.

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During the World Economic Forum from January 19 to 23, Tuggar highlighted Nigeria's push for infrastructure like power and rail as keys to industrialization, while inviting private investment amid stabilized foreign exchange and fintech growth. He held talks with leaders from Goldman Sachs, Meta, Google, and others on topics from investor confidence to AI governance and migration opportunities. In a February 16 Semafor op-ed, he rejected simplistic stereotypes of violence as religious, pointing instead to Sahel instability, banditry, weak institutions, and climate strains, and called for partnerships grounded in realities like Africa's youth population.

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At Davos last month, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar stepped up to reframe Nigeria's story, pitching reforms and urging the world to see Africa's real challenges and strengths.

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Users on X shared photos and experiences of unexpectedly ornate interiors in small parish churches, particularly in Bergamo's lower city, Praiano on the Amalfi Coast, and Genoa's Oratory of St. Philip Neri. Discussions emphasized the contrast between simple exteriors and overwhelming beauty inside these Catholic churches. Posts extended to similar churches in Brazil and praised historical European architecture.

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A YouGov survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults from February 10-13 revealed 50% support for D.C. statehood and 48% for Puerto Rico, compared to just 27% for Greenland and 24% for Canada. Partisan splits stand out: Democrats strongly favor D.C. and Puerto Rico but oppose the others, while Republicans lean against D.C. and Puerto Rico yet show more openness to Greenland. The findings highlight ongoing debates over representation for tax-paying areas without full congressional votes, amid hurdles like stalled bills and Republican control of Congress.

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Imagine paying federal taxes without a voting senator—that's the daily reality for D.C. residents, and a new poll finds most Americans want to change it for them and Puerto Rico.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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On January 22, 2026—the 3rd of Shaban—Shia Muslims worldwide mark the 626 CE birth of Imam Hussain in Medina, revered for his stand against tyranny at Karbala in 680 CE. Families light homes, recite prayers, and share artistic images and quotes like the Prophet's words: 'Hussain is from me, and I am from Hussain.' Celebrations also note nearby birthdays of Imam Sajjad and Hazrat Abbas, filling hearts with peace and communal pride.

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Holy shrines in Karbala and Mashhad burst with flowers, lights, and banners today, as millions honor the birth of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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After federation president Tariq Hussain Bugti resigned over a funding scandal from the winless FIH Pro League tour in Australia, Naqvi met the team in Lahore and handed out PKR 1 million cheques to each player. He vowed to cover travel, kits, and hotels for the World Cup qualifiers starting March 1 in Egypt against China, Malaysia, and Austria, while signaling the two-year ban on captain Ammad Shakeel Butt won't hold. Naqvi also committed resources for vice-captain Hannan Shahid's rehab, urging the squad to focus on the game as Pakistan's honor comes first. With hockey long plagued by admin issues, this support arrives just in time for a shot at the 2026 World Cup.

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Pakistan's hockey players wandered Australian streets for hours, hunting hotels and washing their own dishes amid unpaid bills. Then PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stepped up with cash and promises.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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The internal document, dated around February 20, 2026, outlined a packed schedule for Director Vivek Banzal, including temple visits, a boat ride at the Sangam, special meals, and gifts like dry fruits and chocolates. It drew sharp criticism amid BSNL's struggles, with the company holding under 8% market share despite over ₹1.6 lakh crore in government funding for upgrades. Users mocked the 'very essential things to improve BSNL's services' line and called out bureaucratic excess in the taxpayer-funded firm, tagging officials for accountability.

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Nearly 50 staff members cleaned guest houses and shopped for underwear, towels, and bath kits ahead of a top BSNL director's trip to Prayagraj.

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The new PSL franchise unveiled their official logo on Tuesday, featuring a powerful rearing stallion with 'EST. 2026' below, embodying passion, strength, and resilience from Sialkot's storied history of stars like Shoaib Malik. Owner Kamil Khan built excitement through a cinematic teaser video, while fans cheered the design as the best yet. Headlined by Steve Smith's PKR 14 crore signing and picks like Mohammad Nawaz, the team gears up for PSL 11 starting March 26, playing home games at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium.

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A rearing stallion on a green-and-gold shield burst onto the scene, capturing Sialkot's proud cricket legacy in one bold emblem.

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The UEFA Nations League draw in Brussels placed Steve Clarke's Scotland in Group B1 alongside Switzerland, Slovenia, and North Macedonia. Fans buzzed over new grounds and winnable matches, recalling past clashes like the Euro 2024 thriller with Switzerland and North Macedonia's 2008 upset. Clarke called the group evenly matched, noting a top finish could earn a direct World Cup 2026 playoff spot. Fixtures start September 24 in a busy autumn window, offering key prep for the expanded finals.

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Scotland dodged tougher foes like Ukraine or Poland, landing a balanced group with familiar rivals and exciting away trips ahead.

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During the Super 12 match on October 23, 2022, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Pakistan set 159/8 with Iftikhar's 51 and Shan Masood's unbeaten 52, but India chased it down by four wickets thanks to Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls. In Rauf's 19th over, with 16 needed off 12, Kohli smashed two sixes off length balls after Iftikhar repeatedly advised yorkers from the boundary, believing the longer square boundaries made them ideal. Iftikhar later shared in a podcast that Rauf had his own mind, joking he'd have earned Man of the Match against India if they won, while Kohli took the award for his chase-masterclass knock.

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In the tense final overs of Pakistan's 2022 T20 World Cup clash with India, Iftikhar Ahmed raced in from the boundary after every ball, urging Haris Rauf to bowl yorkers at Virat Kohli—but Rauf stuck to his plan.

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