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Tajikistan Says Four Militants Killed After Crossing From Afghanistan
January 19, 2026
Tajikistan Says Four Militants Killed After Crossing From Afghanistan
Tajikistan’s security forces killed four suspected militants near the Afghan border after they crossed illegally and resisted arrest, officials said, amid heightened tensions along the frontier, Khaama Press reported. The incident took place in the mountainous Badakhshan region, where authorities…
Deadly Fire Engulfs Karachi Mall, Dozens Feared Missing
January 19, 2026
Deadly Fire Engulfs Karachi Mall, Dozens Feared Missing
Firefighters in Karachi continued search and rescue operations on Sunday after a massive blaze swept through a shopping mall in the city’s historic downtown, killing at least six people and leaving more than 65 unaccounted for, officials said, as reported…
Indonesia Finds Wreckage of Missing Surveillance Plane in South Sulawesi
January 19, 2026
Indonesia Finds Wreckage of Missing Surveillance Plane in South Sulawesi
Indonesian authorities said on Sunday they had located the wreckage of a fisheries surveillance aircraft that went missing in South Sulawesi and recovered one body from the crash site, officials said, as reported by Reuters. The turboprop plane lost contact…
EU Leaders Condemn U.S. Tariff Threats Over Greenland
January 19, 2026
EU Leaders Condemn U.S. Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Major European Union countries, including Germany and France, strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs linked to Greenland, describing the move as political and economic coercion, officials said on Sunday, as reported by Reuters. The dispute…
Five Dead After High-Speed Trains Derail in Southern Spain
January 19, 2026
Five Dead After High-Speed Trains Derail in Southern Spain
Two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least five people and injuring others, according to state media and officials, as reported by Reuters. The accident occurred near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of…
Chile Declares Emergency as Wildfires Kill 18, Force Mass Evacuations
January 19, 2026
Chile Declares Emergency as Wildfires Kill 18, Force Mass Evacuations
Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe on Sunday in the southern regions of Ñuble and Bío Bío after wildfires claimed at least 18 lives and forced nearly 20,000 people to evacuate, officials said, as reported by Reuters.…
Climate Change Threatens Future Winter Olympic Venues
January 19, 2026
Climate Change Threatens Future Winter Olympic Venues
The effects of climate change are increasingly impacting winter sports, raising concerns about the viability of future Olympic Games, experts warn. The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, highlight the urgent need for adaptation to warming winters,…
Taliban Halt Salaries for Female Government Employees in Afghanistan
January 18, 2026
Taliban Halt Salaries for Female Government Employees in Afghanistan
The Taliban have stopped paying salaries to female government employees who had been ordered to stay home while remaining formally employed, effectively removing them from the state payroll, a move reported by Amu TV. Sources said the decision marks a…
Italy Renames Olbia Airport in Honour of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
January 18, 2026
Italy Renames Olbia Airport in Honour of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
Italy has officially renamed Olbia’s main airport after Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, recognising his key role in transforming Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda into an internationally renowned tourism destination. The decision was formally announced on January 15, marking a posthumous tribute…
Study Links Heavy Video Gaming to Poor Diet and Sleep in Young Adults
January 18, 2026
Study Links Heavy Video Gaming to Poor Diet and Sleep in Young Adults
Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may be associated with poorer diet, disrupted sleep, and higher body weight among young adults, according to a new study led by Curtin University and published in the journal Nutrition.…