Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Monday that a final decision regarding Pakistan’s participation in next month’s T20 World Cup has been postponed. “If Pakistan decide to withdraw, Bangladesh would be given the opportunity to replace them in Group A and play all their matches in Sri Lanka as per BCB’s original request. Sources close to the issue told HT that the ICC is planning to recall Bangladesh as a replacement if Pakistan pulls out of the tournament. The absence of a proper reason to withdraw from the tournament is one of the reasons why the PCB is reluctant. Also Read: Pakistan told to skip T20 World Cup 2026, avoid humiliation amid Mohsin Naqvi’s boycott threatsThe PCB is said to be seeking other options.

President William Ruto receives the gender-based violence report from Dr Nancy Baraza at State House, Nairobi, Monday, January 26, 2026. [PCS]President William Ruto on Monday received the report of the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence, including femicide, and pledged a coordinated national response to end the scourge. It details the scale and complexity of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya, highlighting domestic violence, harmful cultural practices, femicide, and technology-facilitated abuse. “This report lays bare the fears and hopes of Kenyans, especially survivors of gender-based violence,” noted Ruto, adding, “Violence rooted in gender, power, or inequality is a betrayal of our Constitution, our values, and our humanity.”The report calls for GBV, including femicide, to be treated as a national crisis requiring urgent action. Ruto explained that the government will review all recommendations through Cabinet, relevant ministries, and agencies to determine policy, legislative, and administrative measures.

The Muktsar police on Monday said that foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar’s parents were arrested in connection with an extortion case. According to PTI, Muktsar SSP Abhimanyu Rana said that Goldy Brar’s father Shamsher Singh and his mother Preetpal Kaur were arrested in the case. The SSP said that Goldy’s parents have a house in Adesh Nagar in Muktsar, but they are originally natives of Faridkot. Goldy Brar is one of the accused in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022. Police have identified 1,200 associates of 60 foreign-based gangsters and their 600 family members who are allegedly involved in criminal activities.

US restricts visas for two members of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential CouncilThe U.S. State Department said on Sunday it was imposing visa restrictions on members of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council and revoking the visas of two council members and their immediate families. The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for more information. Rubio insisted that the council dissolve as scheduled but emphasized the importance of Fils-Aime remaining in his post, a State Department spokesperson said. Two council members called on Friday for the removal of Fils-Aime from his post. The council was appointed in 2024 to oversee a move toward Haiti’s first election in a decade.

The Deputy President’s remarks come hours after Gachagua, who was teargassed inside the church sanctuary, claimed he was the target of an assassination attempt orchestrated by police officers. The Bigger Picture: This clash is not just about one church service; it is a battle for the political soul of the Mountain. With Gachagua sidelined but refusing to go quietly, and Kindiki moving to consolidate control, the region is becoming a theater of war. The desecration of a church for political battles crosses a red line in a deeply religious nation. The dust may have settled in Othaya, but the political teargas is just beginning to spread.

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has claimed 10 lives and left nearly a million without power as freezing conditions persisted into Monday, officials and authorities said, reported Al Jazeera. The storm has prompted widespread travel disruption, including mass flight cancellations and warnings to motorists to stay off icy roads, while at least 20 states and Washington, DC, declared states of emergency. In Texas, authorities confirmed three deaths, including a 16-year-old girl killed in a sledding accident, and in Louisiana, two people died of hypothermia, state health officials said, reported Al Jazeera. Officials warned that an Arctic air mass trailing the system would keep temperatures dangerously low for days, prolonging travel and infrastructure disruptions. Several major airports in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, cancelled nearly all flights for the day as crews worked to clear runways.

Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan and became part of the Bachchan family in 2007. She has collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan in several films. Amitabh Bachchan also shared how the entire incident left him shaken to his core. At the time, Aishwarya was not related to the Bachchan family, making Amitabh Bachchan's concern even more precious. Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan fell in love during Dhoom 2 and got married on April 20, 2007.

“Protecting life, dignity, and safety is not optional; it is a core duty of the State,” Ruto said, while stressing that ending gender-based violence cannot be left to government alone. Ruto called for a collective national response, urging families, faith institutions, community leaders, security agencies and citizens to take responsibility. Ruto said security agencies must act firmly and professionally in handling GBV cases. “Security agencies must act firmly, professionally, and without fear or favour,” he said, adding that citizens also have a role to play. “Citizens must speak out, report abuse, and stand with survivors.

President William Ruto chairs the UDA National Governing Council, State House, Nairobi on January 26, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto has dismissed criticism that his administration has failed to deliver on its campaign promises, saying the Kenya Kwanza government has achieved 80 per cent of its manifesto commitments. However, today we are standing here so that those who said that we lied should be ashamed of themselves.”“As we speak, we have eight million bags of fertiliser ahead of the long rains. Ruto added that 10.1 million bags of fertiliser were used last year and projected that usage will rise to 12.5 million bags this year. “We plan to use eight million bags in the long rains. Our commitment to making sure that we transform Kenya is solid, and it is on a solid foundation," the President said.

Amad Diallo aimed a brutal shot at Arsenal after Manchester United's win on January 25. Photo credit: Amad Diallo (Instagram)/Arsenal. Arsenal were the perceived favourites on paper to open a seven-point lead at the top of the table, but ended up dropping points for the third Premier League game in a row. Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)What did Amad Diallo say after Arsenal defeat? After the game, Diallo launched a brutal clapback at a fan on his official X account, stating that Arsenal's only hopes were setpieces.

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Women scamper to safety after teargas canisters were lobbed into ACK Witima church in Othaya on January 25, 2026/ HAND-OUTMathira MP Eric Wamumbi has accused former DP Rigathi Gachagua of planning the attack on Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri county, an incident that left many residents in shock. Other videos showed Gachagua with clergy and other leaders scampering for safety and jumping over a fence. Gachagua blamed the incident on some political leaders allied to President William Ruto, claiming it was an assassination attempt. The officer, the MP said, has been helping the former Mathira MP to access teargas and has access to an AK47 rifle. Wamumbi told Gachagua to stop targeting women in his political theatrics.

Catherine Wambugu painfully bid her late friend Dominic goodbye. How did Catherine Wambugu mourn Dominic? Netizens support Catherine WambuguThe emotional images of Catherine grieving Dominic sparked a wave of supportive messages online. Catherine Wambugu at large and the bereaved families, may our good God give you all peace and comfort at this hour of darkness Amen." In related news, a video of Terry reflecting on death before her tragic accident has touched many.

Patrick Dempsey's brand new TV show, Memory of a Killer, isn't your average crime drama. So surrounded by his family and his colleagues, Angelo has to navigate a life of crime with a regular life. And Patrick Dempsey leads the Memory of a Killer cast, but the other stars are incredible in their own right. Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Doyle FOX/Hulu Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy) leads the Memory of a Killer cast as Angelo Doyle, a hitman leading a double life, who's also dealing with a deteriorating memory. FOX/Hulu Memory of a Killer follows Angelo (Patrick Dempsey) a family man who's leading a double life as a hitman.

Pakistan has postponed making a final call on taking part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. It was agreed that the final decision will be taken either on Friday or next Monday," Naqvi wrote on X. Why is Pakistan's involvement uncertain in the T20 World Cup 2026? Despite the uncertainty, Pakistan announced a 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup on Sunday, with Salman Ali Agha named as captain. The T20 World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7.