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Gunmen rush the Mexican football stadium, killing at least 11 people and wounding many more.  At least eleven people were killed, and scores more were injured when gunmen opened fire on locals gathering at a playing surface in Salamanca, central Mexico, on Sunday. According to one of the spectators, violent guys came to the location near the vehicle parking.  They opened fire on the people stationed there in what appeared to be an indiscriminate manner.  The reason behind the shooting remained unclear.  The shocking shooting is currently being probed by provincial and federal security agencies. It occurred only a day after many violent incidents in the city, in which five men were killed, and one was kidnapped.  Guanajuato has witnessed an upsurge in violence conducted by various gangs engaged in a variety of crimes.

Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar decided to join the Board of Peace. U.S. President Donald Trump's offer for leaders of eight Muslim nations, including Pakistan, to join the new Board of Peace received by their foreign ministers. These nations have reaffirmed their support for President Donald Trump's peace initiatives, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministers underlined their support for the Board of Peace's efforts to maintain a ceasefire, rehabilitate Gaza, and promote long-term peace based on Palestinian self-determination, preserving regional security and stability, as outlined in UN Resolution 2803. The UN Security Council assigned the Board of Peace to manage Gaza after the conflict until the end of 2027.  However, the US plans to use this organization to resolve global disputes. Each nation will sign the joining documents in compliance with its respective legal and regulatory requirements. Deputy Prime ...

At least 13 children were killed in a collision between a vehicle and a school van in South Africa. An accident occurred at 7 am in the Gauteng province of South Africa, as reported by authorities on Monday. A government report s aid that a private vehicle was transporting students to various primary and high schools in southwest Johannesburg on Monday when the incident occurred. The accident happened when the vehicle transporting the children attempted to overtake stationary vehicles and collided head-on with a truck, according to a passerby. 11 pupils were killed on the spot, and two more died later in the hospital from their injuries. The authorities have declared that the incident is presently being examined, and the truck driver will be interrogated as part of the examination.

Córdoba, Spain -  At least 39 passengers were killed when two trains crashed in Córdoba at around 19:45 on Sunday.  Córdoba is a city in Andalusia, a southern region of Spain, and it is the provincial capital. According to official reports, out of 122 people who received medical care for their injuries, 48, including five children, are still in the hospital. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced three days of mourning and vowed to conduct a "thorough and absolutely transparent" investigation into the incident.  The high-speed train service between Madrid and Andalusia will be halted until at least Friday.  Local media reports that authorities have started up offices in numerous locations where victims' relatives may provide DNA samples to assist in the deceased's identification.

KARACHI, SINDH - At least six people have died, and several others are missing due to the deadly fire at the Gul Plaza commercial center in Karachi. A three-story building caught fire at about 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, destroying over 1,000 shops before collapsing and burning to ashes within hours. A firefighter, Furqan Shoukat, who diligently dedicated himself to extinguishing the blaze, heroically sacrificed his life in the line of duty, as reported by rescue personnel.  Over 115 firefighters and 2 dozen fire brigades have been relentlessly tackling the massive fire for more than 20 hours, as reported by Sindh government authorities. As reported by local media, over 50 workers and customers went missing, and approximately 24 injured persons were sent to the hospital shortly after being treated. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari,  Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Syed Sain Nasir Hussain Shah, and Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, ...

JAKARTA,  Indonesia -   A missing plane is now believed to have crashed in Indonesia, with all 11 people on board feared dead. Yesterday, the Indonesia Air Transport turboprop plane took off from Yogyakarta for a two-hour flight to Makassar, South Sulawesi.  However, about 12 miles from the airport, air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft. A video revealed wreckage on a hillside, most likely the wreckage of the turboprop jet.  Rescue crews have been dispatched to look for survivors. Three passengers and eight staff members were on board the airplane.

A prolonged downpour in Southern Africa resulted in the fatalities of over 100 people, triggering widespread evacuations and rescue operations amidst forecasts of further adverse weather conditions.  A week of severe rain has pounded South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, flooding rivers and infrastructure and cutting off entire villages. Weather organizations around the region have issued further warnings, heightening concerns about potential flooding.  Hundreds of travelers and workers were evacuated from one of the world's largest wildlife game reserves due to torrential rains and flooding in three southern African countries, which killed more than 100 people, sources said Friday.  Weeks of heavy rain have raised the mortality toll in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. More rain is predicted, which could lead to further flooding, according to weather forecasts.  Rescue operations continue in South Africa, where flooding in two northern provinces has ...

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -   Mehmood Khan Achakzai, the head of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), is on way to becoming the opposition's leader in the National Assembly after being nominated by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.  This nomination follows the initiative by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to appoint opposition leaders.  The position has been vacant since August 2025, following the disqualification of Omar Ayub Khan.  A PTI delegation filed Achakzai's nomination, which was supported by opposition MPs. Achakzai, who also leads the opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP), enjoys widespread support.  The timely appointment is regarded as critical for carrying out constitutional tasks.  Gohar Ali Khan, chairman of the PTI, acknowledged Achakzai's candidacy and expressed confidence that he will be appointed by Thursday.  Last year, PTI founder Imran Khan backed Achakzai. Although the speaker said the issue was ...

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - President Asif Ali Zardari set off on his four-day official visit to Bahrain on Tuesday. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari accompanied the president. The Bahrain National Guard Commander, Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani gave President Zardari a warm welcome upon his arrival in Manama, according to the President's Office. According to PTV, President Zardari will address Bahrain's ruler and crown prince at the Economic Development Board's offices in Manama. "The interactions will focus on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest," the foreign office reported. Asif's visit aims to bolster Pakistan's growing collaboration with the Gulf nation while also exploring new potential in commerce, economics, defense, security, and cultural links, according to the FO.

TEHRAN, IRAN - Massive rallies took place across Iran on Monday to support the country's sovereignty and oppose violent riots and foreign intervention, AL-Mayadeen reported. Millions of Iranians participated in massive rallies on Monday morning, themed "National Solidarity and Honoring Peace and Friendship."  These rallies revealed overwhelming support for the Islamic Republic while condemning recent violent upheavals. Iranians filled the streets from Tehran to the country's southeastern regions to condemn the violent uprisings and reiterate their commitment to national stability. Al Mayadeen News Agency reported that marchers in many regions waved the Islamic Republic of Iran's flag while vociferously denouncing the United States and "Israel."  Those activities highlighted their resistance to outside meddling in the domestic affairs of the country.

 Eight Killed in Islamabad Explosion At least eight people, including the bride and groom, were killed in a gas explosion at a home in Islamabad after a wedding reception, according to the law enforcement department. At least eight people were killed in a house explosion that occurred in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, during a wedding event, said authorities on Sunday. According to the police, the explosion occurred during a wedding reception at a home in a residential area of the city. The explosion claimed the lives of the bride, groom, family members, and two neighbors. A government official said that authorities were informed early Sunday, and police investigations are ongoing. The authorities said that several nearby residences had been damaged and that nearby roadways were closed to facilitate emergency rescue services.  Officials further added that an investigation is underway to determine whether a gas cylinder or a gas leak caused the explosion.

After Gideon Sa'ar's first visit to the territory, Somaliland announces interactions with "Israel" regarding security cooperation and the possibility of establishing a military facility. Somaliland confirms ongoing talks with "Israel" about security cooperation, including discussions on establishing a military base, Daka Kassim from Somaliland's Foreign Ministry told Israeli media. Following Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's first visit to the self-proclaimed East African state of Somaliland, the country's Foreign Ministry refuted the possibility of collaboration.  Kassim reportedly avoided a direct endorsement for a military base, citing diplomatic conversations following embassy openings.  Later, he said that talks about Israeli army bases are still ongoing.  Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, is a nominally recognized nation in southern Africa.  It lies on the southern Gulf of Aden shore, bordering Somalia to the ...

Cuba, Havana ...  Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said that 32 Cuban people were killed during a US effort to capture Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. A presidential decree reported by Cubadebate states, "Our nation is deeply saddened by the death of 32 Cubans who were tragically killed while performing their duties during the illegal attack by the United States government on Venezuela." The island also announced two days of mourning, as reported by the local publication.

NEW DELHI, India  — A diarrhea outbreak brought about by polluted water in India has killed at least ten people and hospitalized hundreds more. Since late December, over 1,000 people in Indore, central India, have had diarrhea symptoms after drinking tainted water. The city's mayor recently announced that no less than ten citizens have succumbed to diarrhea. Nevertheless, eyewitnesses assert that the actual figure is significantly higher.  The health agency has yet to provide official confirmation on this matter. Water samples from the highly populated neighborhood, which is home to over 15,500 residents, were found to be contaminated due to a rupture in the main water supply pipeline, according to lab tests carried out by a city-based health center. Contaminated water is unhealthy because it contains toxic substances such as chemicals, microorganisms, or radiation.  It cannot be utilized to drink, cook, bathe, or feed fish or plants.  This pollution is generally cau...

The Vice President of Venezuela has been granted temporary presidential responsibilities by a Venezuelan constitutional authority. The Supreme Constitutional Court of Venezuela has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to temporarily assume the presidency, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognizes Rodríguez as Venezuela's transitional president, replacing Nicolás Maduro, who is currently jailed in the US. To form a united position on the US attacks on Venezuela, Latin American and Caribbean nations will hold a special summit, says the Brazilian Foreign Ministry.

About 128 journalists were killed globally, over half in the Middle East, reported the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Thursday. "This isn't just a statistic; it's a global warning for us," IFJ general secretary Anthony told AFP. He asserted that the rising number of killings highlights a wider incapacity to protect journalists working in war zones and politically volatile environments. The IFJ expressed deep concern over the Palestinian territories, citing 56 media workers killed in 2025 amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. "We've never witnessed anything like this: so many deaths in such a short period and such a small area," IFJ general secretary Anthony told the newspaper. Besides Gaza, journalists have been killed in Yemen, Ukraine, Sudan, Peru, and India, demonstrating that media professionals suffer threats all around the world.

Switzerland, Bern  —    Police sources report that a deadly fire at a ski resort bar in southern Switzerland killed around 40 people. 112 people are injured, with several sustaining "severe" injuries. The fire started at 01:30 (00:30 GMT) during the New Year's party at Le in Crans-Montana. People from various countries were affected. Regional police chief Frédéric Gisler told reporters that the objective is to promptly identify the deceased and return their corpses to their relatives.  overnight, more than 200 emergency workers, 30-40 ambulances, and eleven helicopters were dispatched to the fire site in Valais, a renowned tourist destination in Switzerland. At a news conference on Thursday morning, Mathias Reynard, the region's council head, told reporters that the majority of the injured had horrific burns and had been transported to Valais hospital.