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The New York Times reported that U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, discussing a possible meeting in the United States. While no plans are confirmed, the report comes amid Trump’s tough stance on Venezuela, including renewed threats of military action.

Classical dancer Donna Ganguly, wife of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, has filed a police complaint after facing online harassment and body shaming following her performance at the Kolkata Film Festival. Authorities have registered a case and begun investigating, with Donna providing screenshots and a mobile number as evidence.

Saudi Arabia has eased its decades‑long alcohol ban, allowing select non‑Muslim foreigners with premium residency permits to purchase alcohol in Riyadh. Supporters view the move as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 reforms aimed at modernizing society and curbing illegal trade, while critics warn it could challenge long‑standing cultural norms.

President Donald Trump lashed out at The New York Times after it published an article questioning his energy and age. Trump dismissed the report as false and accused the paper of bias, while NYT defended its coverage as accurate and reliable.

UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has warned that Pakistan’s new constitutional amendments undermine judicial independence and accountability. The changes establish a Federal Constitutional Court, limit the Supreme Court’s powers, and grant lifetime immunity to top officials, raising concerns over democracy and rule of law.

Pakistan’s iconic duo Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan reunite on screen in the romantic film Neelofar, released nationwide after years of anticipation. Directed by Ammar Rasool, the movie features a star‑studded cast including Madiha Imam and Behroze Sabzwari, with Fawad also serving as co‑producer.

Assam Assembly has passed a controversial law criminalizing polygamy, with punishments up to ten years in jail and bans on government jobs or elections. Critics call it anti‑Muslim and restrictive of personal freedom, while the state government insists it protects women’s rights and marital responsibility.

Canada will reduce study permits to 408,000 in 2026, while exempting Master’s and PhD students from PAL/TAL requirements to boost research and innovation.

The Riyadh Metro has entered Guinness World Records as the world’s longest driverless train network, spanning 176 km with six lines and 85 stations.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office clarified that the ceasefire with Afghanistan was meant to stop cross‑border terrorist attacks, not a traditional truce. FO spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said recent incidents show the arrangement has failed, while also linking Afghanistan to attacks in Tajikistan that killed three Chinese nationals.