Japan PM Takaichi set to call snap election
Published on: January 19, 2026, 7:06 am
Since taking office last October, Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed high public support.
Read Full Article »Fourteen dead, dozens missing in massive Pakistan mall fire
Published on: January 19, 2026, 5:22 am
The blaze at the Gul Plaza in Karachi raged for more than 24 hours before it was put out.
Read Full Article »Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
Published on: January 18, 2026, 10:25 pm
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.
Read Full Article »Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections
Published on: January 18, 2026, 7:17 pm
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".
Read Full Article »China hits growth goal after exports boom defied US tariffs
Published on: January 19, 2026, 6:40 am
While official figures show China hit its growth target, some analysts have cast doubt on the data.
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