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  Over 100 vehicles smash into one another in Michigan as snowstorm intensifies across US | Watch

  January 20, 2026 8:22 IST

  The State Police said there were numerous injuries, but no deaths had been reported. The crash is just the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country.

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  Pakistan: Gul Plaza mall fire death count reaches 26 in Karachi, more than 80 still missing

  January 20, 2026 7:58 IST

  A deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza Mall has claimed 26 lives, with 81 people still unaccounted for. Rescue teams continue to clear debris and search the damaged structure, while DNA tests are being conducted to identify victims.

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  US deploys military aircraft at Pituffik Base in Greenland amid Trump's takeover bid

  January 20, 2026 7:17 IST

  NORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to support various long-planned activities. They also said that this action is taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland.

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  Norway PM responds to Trump: 'Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee, not Norwegian govt'

  January 20, 2026 7:08 IST

  Jonas Gahr Store stated that Trump's message came in response to his message about Norway and Finland's positions on Washington's tariff threats against the EU countries over Greenland.

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  France 15, Sweden 3 and UK 1: European nations deploy troops in Greenland amid Trump's threat

  January 19, 2026 23:36 IST

  According to a 1951 defence agreement, the US already has an access to Greenland. But the US military presence has decreased in Greenland over the years. According to Trump, he wants the Danish territory to keep a check on Russia and China.

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  Explosion hits hotel in Afghanistan's Kabul, seven killed, many injured

  January 19, 2026 23:36 IST

  An explosion at a hotel in downtown Kabul has left several people killed and injured, Afghan officials said on Monday.

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  Japan heads for snap polls as PM Sanae Takaichi moves to dissolve parliament

  January 19, 2026 17:39 IST

  By dissolving parliament ahead of schedule, Takaichi is aiming for a stronger public mandate. A clear win could help her push key reforms and reduce opposition within parliament and her own party.

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  South Africa accident: 12 school children killed in bus-truck collision in Johannesburg

  January 19, 2026 17:27 IST

  The minibus, which was privately operated, was carrying children to several primary and secondary schools in the area. Authorities said the crash occurred at around 7 am during the busy morning travel period.

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  Putin receives Trump's 'Board of Peace' invite, Kremlin says proposal under review

  January 19, 2026 16:37 IST

  The Board of Peace is reportedly part of the second phase of Trump’s plan to resolve the Gaza conflict. The body would be chaired by Trump for life and would initially focus on bringing an end to the war in Gaza.

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  Starmer rebukes Trump over Greenland tariff threat, says 'trade wars help no one'

  January 19, 2026 15:59 IST

  The sharp response from Starmer follows Trump’s announcement on Saturday that the United States would impose a 10 per cent import tax from February on goods from eight European countries, including the UK.

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  China's population falls for fourth straight year, births plunge 17% in 2025

  January 19, 2026 13:34 IST

  China remained second to India in terms of population for the second consecutive year after India dislodged China and adorned the crown of the world's most populous country in 2023.

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  Trump writes to Norway's PM over Nobel snub: No longer has 'obligation to think purely of peace'

  January 19, 2026 12:59 IST

  In the letter, Trump also questioned Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland and stated that neither Denmark nor existing security arrangements could protect the territory from major powers.

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  Death toll due to massive fire in a shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi rises to 14

  January 19, 2026 12:26 IST

  Six bodies were found immediately after the fire broke out. They had died due to suffocation while dozens of injured were sent to hospitals. However, as the fire spread, rescue teams were unable to go in.

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  Two dead, 84 others hospitalised in factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia region

  January 19, 2026 8:53 IST

  A rescue team was searching for the eight people who are missing, said a representative of the Baotou city's Information Office at a news conference on Monday morning. Baogang United Steel is a major state-owned company, according to state media.

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  'Any attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei would mean all-out war': Iran warns US amid unrest

  January 19, 2026 8:01 IST

  Earlier, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called US President Donald Trump a "criminal" for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths.

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  18 dead, hundreds of homes gutted in wildfires in Chile, President declares state of 'catastrophe'

  January 19, 2026 6:40 IST

  Amid these developments, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in the country's central Biobio region and the neighbouring Nuble region, around 500 km south of Santiago, the capital.

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  39 killed, dozens injured after two high-speed trains collide in Spain | Video

  January 19, 2026 12:51 IST

  The tail end of an evening train between Malaga and Madrid with some 300 passengers went off the rails near Cordoba at 7:45 pm local time and slammed into a train with some 200 passengers coming from Madrid to Huelva, another southern Spanish city, according to rail operator Adif.

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  Trump invites India to be part of Gaza's 'Board of Peace' | What is it and who all are invited

  January 18, 2026 23:52 IST

  India has had historic ties with both Israel and Palestine, and had been providing humanitarian aid to Gaza through Egypt.

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  'We stand united': European nations after Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

  January 18, 2026 19:27 IST

  The strong statement aims to counterbalance Trump’s aggressive posture over the Arctic island, a region at the heart of rising geopolitical tensions.

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  Iran turmoil: At least 5,000 killed as unrest continues; Khamenei calls Trump 'criminal' | 10 Points

  January 19, 2026 15:22 IST

  Iran turmoil: An official claimed that the death count is high because of "terrorists and armed rioters", who are killing "innocent Iranians". He alleged that these terrorists are being supported by Israel and other armed groups.

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  'It's time to look for new leadership in Iran': Trump after Khamenei blames US for unrest

  January 18, 2026 12:56 IST

  His remarks come shortly after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a series of posts on X, blamed US President Donald Trump for the unrest and casualties in Iran.

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  EU warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

  January 18, 2026 7:34 IST

  US President Donald Trump said that he has decided to impose 10 per cent tariffs on several nations, including the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany and The Netherlands, for opposing his plan to take control of Greenland. The tariffs will come into effect from February 1.

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  Israel objects to White House's pick of leaders for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

  January 18, 2026 7:10 IST

  The committee announced by the White House includes no Israeli official but has an Israeli businessman, billionaire Yakir Gabay.

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  US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, kills leader linked to ISIS ambush

  January 18, 2026 6:45 IST

  It was the latest strike as part of a broader US operation ordered by President Donald Trump following the ambush of the Americans to target "ISIS thugs" trying to regroup after the ouster of autocratic leader Bashar Assad a year ago.

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  Trump imposes 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark, UK, France and others over Greenland issue

  January 17, 2026 23:35 IST

  In a post on Truth Social, Trump also warned of 25 per cent tariffs from June 1 if a deal is not reached for "the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland". He also justified his plan, pointing out that China and Russia want to seize control of Greenland.

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  Hindu trader beaten to death in Bangladesh's Gazipur; three held by police

  January 17, 2026 23:38 IST

  Bangladesh unrest: At around 11 am (local time), he was allegedly attacked by some people at the Boro Nogor road in Kaliganj area of the Gazipur district. 55-year-old Ghosh, who was called Kali by the locals, was hit using a shovel that led to his death.

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  US President Donald Trump to join World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos

  January 17, 2026 10:31 IST

  US President Donald Trump will be attending the five-day World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting that will take place in Davos. The meeting will focus on cooperation, inclusive development and innovation-oriented growth.

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  Trump 'praises' Iran for halting 800 executions amid fading protests and US threats

  January 17, 2026 6:38 IST

  Donald Trump's comments represented a notable pivot from his initial aggressive rhetoric. He told reporters, "Iran cancelled the hanging of over 800 people. They were going to hang over 800 people yesterday, and I greatly respect the fact that they cancelled them."