International
6-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan, one killed
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s north-western regions of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, January 19, leaving at least one person dead and several houses collapsed, Reuters reported.
High-speed train collision in southern Spain kills 39
At least 39 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, authorities said, with more than 30 critically injured and hospitalised, raising fears the death toll could rise.
Chile wildfires kill 18, displace nearly 20,000
At least 18 people have died in devastating wildfires in southern Chile, prompting the evacuation of nearly 20,000 residents to safer areas, reports BBC.
Footage of Machado’s 'secret' evacuation from Venezuela goes viral
A US-based rescue group has released video footage showing Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado being 'secretly' evacuated from the country, shifting focus to her dramatic escape following a deadly US special operation in Caracas that left at least 83 security personnel dead, according to Venezuelan authorities.
European leaders slams Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland issue as 'unacceptable'
European leaders have strongly rebuked US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight allied countries after they opposed his proposal to purchase Greenland.
8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25%: Trump
Eight NATO members’ goods sent to the U.S. will face escalating tariffs “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland,” President Donald Trump announced Saturday.
Iran needs new leaders: Trump
President Donald Trump on Saturday called for regime change in Iran following protests that have roiled the country in recent weeks.
Modi calls for Mamata’s removal from West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong call to oust the ruling Trinamool Congress ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly election.
US-Israel behind ‘thousands of killings’ during protests: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has alleged that the United States and Israel were directly involved in the violence and killings that occurred during weeks of protests across Iran. He also described US President Donald Trump as a “criminal”, according to reports carried by Iran’s state media on Saturday.
Saudi discovers massive gold reserves
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned mining company Ma’aden has discovered new gold reserves totalling 7.8 million ounces, around 221,000 kilograms, across four locations in the country. The discovery is expected to further strengthen efforts to expand mineral resources and build a world-class gold industry.