Death toll in Pakistan mall fire hits 55: Karachi govt

More than 50 families have given DNA samples, provincial health official Summaiya Syed told journalists Wednesday.
22 January 2026, 11:38 AM

Pakistan, 7 Muslim countries announce decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Trump administration plans to expand its Board of Peace
22 January 2026, 11:20 AM

Interim Venezuela leader to visit US

Delcy Rodriguez would be the first sitting Venezuelan president to visit the United States in more than a quarter century
22 January 2026, 11:13 AM

Philippine journalist found guilty of terror financing

Cumpio and Domequil were arrested in February 2020 on weapons charges, accused of possessing a handgun and a grenade.
22 January 2026, 10:00 AM

Multiple people missing in New Zealand landslip

Mud had buried and crushed a shower block at the campsite, which lies at the foot of extinct volcano Mount Maunganui, video and photo images on local media showed.
22 January 2026, 09:30 AM

Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off force and tariffs

Trump cast his retreat -- also lifting the promise of sanctions against European nations
22 January 2026, 09:23 AM

BBC announces landmark 'partnership' with YouTube

Announcement comes as BBC faces $10 bn lawsuit brought by Trump
22 January 2026, 01:34 AM

Iran official media says 3,117 people killed during protests

However, IHR estimates death toll to be between 5,000 and 20,000
22 January 2026, 01:23 AM

Netanyahu accepts invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace

Members have to pay up to $1 billion for a permanent spot on it.
21 January 2026, 12:49 PM

Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday

Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) said in a statement.
21 January 2026, 11:54 AM

Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats

In a heated exchange of threats, Iran and the United States both threatened broadscale wars if the leaders of either country are assassinated.
21 January 2026, 11:45 AM

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

The assassination was also a wake-up call for a nation which has some of the world's strictest gun controls.
21 January 2026, 11:05 AM

'We don't give in to bullies': Macron says after Trump's tariff threat

France prefers rule of law to brutality, he says at Davos
20 January 2026, 23:54 PM

Global tourism hit new record level in 2025 despite 'weak' US results: UN

The number of international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide hit 1.52 billion in 2025
20 January 2026, 21:33 PM

EU chief vows 'massive' Greenland investments

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland
20 January 2026, 18:43 PM

Why Vanuatu’s ‘golden passport’ programme draws global interest

Applicants are required to submit minimal documentation, all of which can be provided digitally
20 January 2026, 15:47 PM

Trump threatens French wine tariff over 'Board of Peace' snub

The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the occupied Palestinian territory
20 January 2026, 12:38 PM
20 January 2026, 01:36 AM

21 killed, dozens missing in Karachi mall fire

The blaze started late on Saturday
19 January 2026, 22:11 PM

Soaring Iran executions seemingly 'tool of state intimidation': UN

Reportedly executed 1,500 people last year, said UN rights chief
19 January 2026, 20:42 PM