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A US-based human rights monitoring group, HRANA, claims that the total fatalities related to the Iranian protests, which began on December 28, have reached approximately 2,000. This figure includes nearly 1,850 protesters, minors, and over a hundred government personnel.

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a sharp condemnation of the United States, explicitly warning against any new military action in Iran. Moscow labeled threats of military strikes as "absolutely unacceptable" and cautioned that such actions would lead to catastrophic regional consequences. Furthermore, Russia strongly rejected President Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25% tariff on imports from countries trading with Iran, describing the economic pressure tactic as "blackmail."

Aleema Khan, sister of the PTI founder, confirmed that she and the party leadership are following direct instructions from Imran Khan, including initiating a 'street movement'. Speaking to the media in Rawalpindi, she vowed that they would do whatever is necessary to secure his release, asserting that no one can stop them.

Senior journalist Nusrat Javed highlighted the sudden and mysterious deactivation of the Starlink satellite internet system within Iran. Despite the system already being officially banned, its operational use among Iranian citizens has abruptly ceased, raising serious questions about the origin of the technological shutdown, potentially pointing towards a powerful state actor other than Russia.

The tension surrounding the upcoming Cricket World Cup has significantly escalated after a Bangladeshi Sports Advisor publicly stated that three specific conditions outlined in a recent ICC letter are unacceptable to the nation, challenging the schedule which Indian media claims will proceed as planned.

Six-year-old Hassan, a victim of corporal punishment, passed away in Karachi days after being allegedly beaten by his madrassa teacher. Police have registered a murder case and arrested the accused, while the father confirms the child was discharged from Jinnah Hospital shortly before his death.

China has officially confirmed the maiden combat success of its J-10C fighter jet, reporting that the aircraft engaged in air combat in May, successfully downing multiple opposing planes while sustaining zero damage itself. This confirmation aligns with a period of heightened regional tension.

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo used his Golden Globes red carpet appearance to deliver a sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's administration, foreign policies, and morality. The actor, known for his famous character Hulk, stated he was unable to celebrate normally and called the President the "worst human being" while wearing a protest pin dedicated to victims of immigration enforcement.

Chief Meteorologist Dr. Zaheer Babar has refuted widespread social media alerts claiming an 'unusual' and severe cold wave system is about to enter Pakistan, stating that such misleading information circulates annually and there is no cause for public concern.

US President Donald Trump robustly defended his foreign policy record and decisive actions against adversaries, specifically citing the assassinations of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, along with operations against Iranian nuclear assets, as proof that Iran takes his administration seriously. The remarks came during an exchange with a journalist, according to reports from @RapidResponse47.