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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

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

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