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Blast at eatery in Afghanistan kills 7; several including women injured

The blast occurred near the restaurant's kitchen, the police spokesman said, and the cause was under investigation

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Philippines finds new gas reserve in waters near South China Sea

The discovery of the gas reservoir northwest off Palawan province was significant and could eventually supply power to more than 5.7 million households annually, Marcos said Monday

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 6:44 PM IST

China's population falls 17% in 2025 despite policies to boost births

China's population of 1.4 billion continued to shrink, marking the fourth straight year of decrease, new government statistics show

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

High-speed trains collide in southern Spain, killing at least 39 people

Antonio Sanz, regional health minister for the Andalusia region where the crash happened, said officials told him they fear the death toll may rise further as rescue ops are underway

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Steel factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia kills 2, hospitalises 84

The blast occurred at a Baogang United Steel plant in the city of Baotou around 3 pm local time Sunday and caused tremors in the surrounding areas.

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

'Unconstitutional': Minneapolis mayor on troop deployment for ICE crackdown

It's ridiculous, but we will not be intimidated by the actions of this federal government, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said on Sunday

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push by government forces toward the east

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

18 dead, thousands flee as wildfires destroy several homes across Chile

Local officials reported that for hours on Sunday, destruction was everywhere and help from the federal government was nowhere

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

Violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over jails

Armed gangs killed seven national police officers in assaults across Guatemala City, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda said

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Iran protests: US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths

Iranian officials have not given a clear death toll, although on Saturday, the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the protests had left several thousand dead and blamed US for it

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

US army puts 1,500 troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

The move comes just days after Trump threatened to do just that to quell protests against his administration's immigration crackdown

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

Clashes erupt between pro-and anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis

There have been protests every day since the Department of Homeland Security ramped up immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul by bringing in federal officers

Updated On: 18 Jan 2026 | 8:12 AM IST

Thousands rally in Serbia as students vow to fight against corruption

Protesters in Novi Sad, chanting "thieves," accused the government of rampant corruption that they believe also led to a November 2024 train station disaster

Updated On: 18 Jan 2026 | 6:51 AM IST

US launches retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to ISIS ambush

US Central Command announced that the strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, who they claim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks

Updated On: 18 Jan 2026 | 6:48 AM IST

High Seas Treaty takes effect, setting new rules for ocean conservation

The High Seas Treaty will govern nearly half the planet's surface the vast ocean areas beyond any country's control

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni wins 7th term as Opposition rejects poll results

The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine took 24.72 per cent of the vote, the final results showed

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Israel objects to US-led Gaza oversight plan, cites policy differences

Saturday's statement also said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the foreign ministry to contact Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Indonesian regional aircraft carrying 11 passengers goes missing, search on

The plane was last tracked at 01:17 pm in the Leang-Leang area of Maros, a mountainous district of South Sulawesi province

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

EU, Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade pact after decades of talks

It also sends a message that South America cultivates diverse trade and diplomatic relations even as US President Donald Trump declares dominance in the Western Hemisphere

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Khamenei calls Trump 'criminal' as Iran protest death toll crosses 3,000

He described the protesters as foot soldiers of the United States and said they had destroyed mosques and educational centres

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 7:25 PM IST