Chile Wildfires Kill 16 and Force Wide Evacuation
One mayor pleaded with the national government for help as flames destroyed entire neighborhoods in the southern region of Biobío.
Month: January 2026
Top Editor at Axel Springer Is Ousted After Workplace Investigation
[Jan Philipp Burgard was one of Axel Springer’s most prominent editors, overseeing its influential German broadsheet Welt.
Chile wildfires kill 15, force more than 50,000 to evacuate
Fires have burned nearly 8,500 hectares, threatening communities and prompting evacuation orders A firefighter stands in front of a burning building as fire and smoke rise from a forest fire in the Biobio region where, according to local media, multiple wildfires prompted emergency evacuations, in Concepcion, Chile, January 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Wildfires raging in … Read more
Sindh CM visits Gul Plaza, assures government support for victims
Says fire may have started due to short circuit, President, PM, and ministers send condolence messages Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visits the site of the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, Karachi. Photo: Sindh CM House Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the site of the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, … Read more
Outcry over Gul Plaza tragedy as traders, opposition demand relief
Traders’ representatives demanded a Rs5 billion rehabilitation package for Gul Plaza victims Firefighters use a snorkel to douse flames after a blaze erupted at Gul Plaza Market in Karachi. Photo: X In the aftermath of the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, political parties and business groups have demanded compensation for losses suffered by traders and … Read more
Syrian Government and Kurdish-led Force Agree to Unite After Clashes
The new unity deal also calls for a cease-fire. Government forces have taken over a number of strategic assets from the Kurdish-led militia in recent days, weakening the force.
Trump’s Campaign Manager Resolves Daily Beast Defamation Suit
[As part of the settlement, The Daily Beast was not required to apologize or issue any payment to Chris LaCivita, who sued the outlet last year.
11 gang members surrender in Rajanpur’s Katcha as police target Umrani gang
Rajanpur police conducted a targeted operation in Katcha Umrani, Sukhani and Katcha Karachi using drones Members of the Umrani gang, who surrendered to police after a large-scale operation against criminal elements in the katcha areas of Rajanpur. SCREENGRAB At least 11 highly wanted and dangerous members of the Umrani gang surrendered to police following a … Read more
Trump’s Gaza peace board charter seeks $1b for extended membership
Over 60 countries invited to Trump’s Gaza peace board, with leaders from Canada and Argentina joining Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Peace Council. PHOTO: REUTERS A draft charter sent to about 60 countries by the US administration calls for members to contribute $1 billion in cash if … Read more
Bleak Times in Copenhagen: Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump
The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis.