Pakistan: A mall fire in Karachi claimed at least 24 lives. 63 are still missing-
A mall in Pakistan’s Karachi was on fire for more than 24 hours. At least 24 people have been killed while over... Read More
At least seven killed in Kabul hotel blast” .
An explosion tore through a hotel in a heavily guarded part of central Kabul on Monday, killing seven people and injuring several... Read More
Italian fashion great Valentino Garavani dead at 93 –
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said on Monday. Usually known only by his first name, Valentino was 93,... Read More
The chief executive of Irancell, Iran’s second-largest mobile phone operator, was dismissed for failing to comply with the government’s decision to shut down the internet amid mounting anti-regime protests, Iran’s Fars news agency reports.
Iran cut off all communications on January 8 without warning, as calls intensified for the anti-government protests, which were initially sparked by... Read More
Japan : PM Takaichi announces snap election for Feb. 8
Reporters also pressed her on claims made by some opposition parties, who say Japan appears to be shifting to the right on... Read More
WEF says Iran’s FM will not attend Davos, ‘not right’ after deadly protests”
Iran’s foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the organizers said Monday, stressing it would not... Read More
Pakistan:Karachi Gul Plaza blaze still burning as 56 remain missing, death toll rises to six. The government’s delayed response is blamed.
Fire could have been contained sooner, but delayed response and limited resources from the authorities allowed the blaze to rage unchecked for... Read More
EU states hold off on retaliatory measures against US”
EU member states have held off imposing immediate retaliatory trade measures against the United States, including the use of the EU’s toughest... Read More
AFCON: Senegal snatches football cup from hosts Morocco” SoccerAfrica
Senegal’s Pape Gueye scored the decisive point in the fourth minute of extra time, after a goalless game that was briefly interrupted... Read More
Spain: High-speed train crash leaves at least 21 dead
A high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed, crashing into an oncoming train near the town of Adamuz in the southern... Read More