Death Toll Hits 60 in Karachi Shopping Mall Blaze
Death toll from a Karachi shopping mall fire climbed to 60 after 30 bodies were recovered. Rescue efforts continue amid intense heat and smoke.
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China’s Davos Pitch: Open Markets & Shared Prosperity
At Davos 2026, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng urged support for open markets and multilateralism to foster shared global prosperity.
PLA Unveils Drone-Backed Combat Drill Completed in Under 2 Minutes
The PLA’s new combat drill footage shows how drones guided special forces in a precision strike that ‘eliminated’ four targets in under two minutes, highlighting next-gen military tech.
Somalia’s Drought Deepens Rural Water Crisis
Rural Somalia faces an acute water crisis after two years of failed rains. Wells dry up, prices soar, and families struggle to find safe water as the drought deepens.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Kicks Off with Innovation-Driven Growth
China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan in 2026, shifting to high-quality, innovation-driven growth with a focus on tech breakthroughs, domestic demand and resilient industries.
10 Dead, 84 Injured in Inner Mongolia Steel Plant Blast
An explosion at a steel plant in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Chinese mainland, on Jan. 21 killed 10 and injured 84. Authorities have launched an investigation.
U.S.: Global Peacemaker or Power Player? 🕊️🌐
The U.S. says it’s a global peacekeeper, but critics point to actions in Venezuela and tensions with Iran as signs of influence-pushing.
Commuter Train Crashes Into Collapsed Wall Near Barcelona, Killing One
A commuter train near Barcelona hit a collapsed wall on Jan 20, killing one and injuring 37. This is Spain’s second deadly rail accident in days, raising serious questions over rail safety.
China’s Spring Festival Travel Rush Set for Record-Breaking Trips
Record-breaking inter-regional trips are expected during China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, with 539M rail and 95M air journeys over 40 days. Road trips set to lead the way.
Netanyahu Agrees to Join U.S.-Led ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza 🤝
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join the U.S.-led “board of peace” for Gaza, reversing earlier opposition as part of a global effort to shape the territory’s future.