International
Severe snowstorms wreak havoc in US, Russia, China, Japan, and Syria
The United States, Russia, and several Asian countries have been devastated by severe snowfall and cold snaps. More than a hundred cars have been involved in a terrible accident on an icy road in Michigan, USA. On the other hand, the worst snowfall in 60 years has occurred in the Kamchatka region of Russia. Normal public life is being disrupted in Japan and China in Asia. However, the displaced people of war-torn Syria have suffered the most.
NK's Kim Jong Un fires Deputy PM Yang Seung-ho
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Yang Seung-ho at a ceremony marking the completion of the first stage of reconstruction and modernization of the Renson Machine-Building Association,
Trump threatens to take Greenland, EU oppose
US President Donald Trump has warned that if European countries oppose his plan to acquire Greenland, he will impose tariffs on their goods. This statement has helped unify European allies in defence of Greenland’s sovereignty.
Iran gives protesters three days to surrender
Iran’s national police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan has called on those who joined anti-government protests after being “misled” to surrender within the next three days.
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.