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Spain train collision death toll rises to 39; rescue efforts continue
Adamuz: Spanish police said Monday, January 19 that at least 39 people died in the a high-speed train collision Sunday in southern Spain and rescue efforts were continuing. The collision took place…
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World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections
Sydney: On December 14, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia, leaving 15 civilians and one gunman dead. While Australia was still reeling in shock, social media saw…
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North Korea-linked hackers target Naver, Google ads to spread malware
Seoul: A North Korea-linked hacking group has recently conducted a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by abusing online advertising systems operated by Naver and Google, a report showed on Monday, January 19. According…
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China’s economy grows 5 pc in 2025 despite Trump tariffs
Hong Kong: China’s economy expanded at a 5 per cent annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump’s tariffs. However, growth slowed to 4.5 per cent in the last quarter…
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New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across US, Canada
Massachusetts: After a sharp uptick in flu cases in mid-December 2025, flu activity across the US and Canada remains high. Although cases are trending downward in Canada as of Jan. 9, 2026,…
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Trump invites PM Modi to join ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza transition
US President Donald Trump on Sunday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be part of the “Board of Peace” that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and embark on a…
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Spain: High-speed trains collide after one derails, at least 20 dead
A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials…
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European Nations slam Trump’s 10 percent tariff threat over Greenland
Berlin: The eight European countries targeted by US President Donald Trump for a 10 per cent tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, January 18, warning that the…
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Pakistan says Trump invited PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday, January 18, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. The White House released a…
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Brazil, Nigeria emerge key export markets for Indian Pharma
New Delhi: Brazil and Nigeria are emerging as key export destinations for Indian pharmaceutical firms amid global economic uncertainties, according to the commerce ministry data. Nigeria emerged as one of the fastest…
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Hindu businessman in Bangladesh beaten to death over bananas
A Hindu businessman was beaten to death in Bangladesh’s Gazipur by three members of a family following a dispute over bananas, local media reported. It has not been confirmed whether the incident…
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Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to Autism or ADHD: Study
Adelaide: If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain, and then pause. Is…
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Iran: Ayatollah Khamenie calls Trump criminal for backing protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a “criminal” for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths. In a speech broadcast…
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Minneapolis: Pro and anti ICE demonstrators face off in immigration crackdown
Protesters for and against the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown clashed in Minneapolis on Saturday as the governor’s office announced that National Guard troops had been mobilized and stood ready to assist…
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US slaps 10 pc tariff on 8 European countries opposing Greenland takeover
Greenland: President Donald Trump said Saturday, January 17, that he would charge a 10 per cent import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to…
