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Türkiye grieves with Pakistani people over deadly fire

Türkiye grieves with Pakistani people over deadly fire

Saturday fire in commercial hub of Karachi killed at least 26 people

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Japan to hold snap elections on Feb. 8
19.01.2026

Japan to hold snap elections on Feb. 8

Prime Minister Takaichi announces decision to dissolve lower house of parliament on Friday for snap elections next month

5.7 magnitude earthquake kills 1 in northern Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region
19.01.2026

5.7 magnitude earthquake kills 1 in northern Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region

Tremor jolted northwestern parts of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, according to German Research Center for Geosciences

Dozens still missing as death toll climbs to 26 in Pakistan shopping center blaze
19.01.2026

Dozens still missing as death toll climbs to 26 in Pakistan shopping center blaze

73 people are still missing, figure may rise as rescue operations continue

China records lowest birthrate since 1949
19.01.2026

China records lowest birthrate since 1949

Latest data shows births dropped to 5.6 per 1,000 people last year with newborns falling to 7.9 million

China economy grows 5% in 2025, meeting annual target
19.01.2026

China economy grows 5% in 2025, meeting annual target

GDP surpasses 140 trillion yuan for first time despite weak domestic demand, property slump