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January 20, 2026 9:50 AM
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In Iran, 4,029 people were killed and more than 26,000 detained in a nationwide protest crackdown, said the Human Rights Activists News Agency. Most of the dead were demonstrators, including children, though the toll cannot be independently verified. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had his in...
January 20, 2026 9:38 AM
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In Spain, at least 40 people have died, and many others have been injured, following a collision between two high-speed trains in the southern part. According to the rail network operator, the incident happened near the town of Adamuz, when a high-speed train derailed and crashed onto a neighbouring...
January 20, 2026 9:31 AM
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In Pakistan, at least 26 people have died and up to 81 are missing after a massive fire engulfed Gul Plaza on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road, leaving the building structurally unsafe for general access. The blaze, which began late on January 17, was controlled after nearly 34 hours, with rescue operations...
January 20, 2026 7:51 AM
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss Donald Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland. She emphasised the need to respect Greenland’s and Denmark’s sovereignty and urged close cooperation between t...
January 20, 2026 7:29 AM
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In Afghanistan, at least seven people were killed, including a Chinese national, while a dozen were injured in an explosion at a restaurant in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area. The blast occurred at a restaurant run jointly by Chinese Muslims and Afghans. Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said t...
January 19, 2026 10:31 PM
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Vice President of Nepal Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said that the country’s development is not possible without adequate energy, as energy self-reliance is directly linked to economic independence and national security. Addressing the 26th Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal (IPPAN) Day, Vi...
January 19, 2026 10:14 PM
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A Bangladesh court has ordered the commencement of trial against Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Sanatani Jagaran Jote, and 39 other accused in connection with the alleged hacking to death of lawyer Saiful Islam in Chattogram. Das, a former ISKCON leader, and his co-accused face charges in ...
January 19, 2026 10:09 PM
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The Coffee Board of India is leading the Coffees of India Pavilion at World of Coffee Dubai 2025, one of the most ambitious national showcases at the event, featuring over 50 exhibitors representing 14 Indian companies and stakeholders. The pavilion presents an extensive selection of Arabica and Rob...
January 19, 2026 10:02 PM
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The European Commission's President, Russia and Thailand have also received the invitation to join the Gaza Board of Peace. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and the Thai Foreign Ministry have confirmed the invitation. The European Commission confirmed that President of the Commission Ursula Von Der L...
January 19, 2026 9:58 PM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced to dissolve the House of Representatives today, paving the way for an early general election. The announcement came on the opening day of the current ordinary parliamentary session. Addressing a press conference, Ms Takaichi said she intends to ...
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