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Death toll climbs to 14 in Pakistan shopping center fire, dozens missing

Death toll climbs to 14 in Pakistan shopping center fire, dozens missing

Provincial Governor Kamran Tessori says 70 to 80 people still unaccounted for as search efforts continue

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Taiwan says it detected Chinese military drone entering southwestern air zone
17.01.2026

Taiwan says it detected Chinese military drone entering southwestern air zone

Chinese army says it conducted ‘completely justified and lawful’ drone flight training over Dongsha Island

Indonesia seeks $284M in damages from 6 firms related to Sumatra floods
17.01.2026

Indonesia seeks $284M in damages from 6 firms related to Sumatra floods

Lawsuits come after floods in Sumatra killed nearly 1,200 people, left 141 missing

South Korean trade minister says Trump’s chip tariffs will have ‘limited’ impact
17.01.2026

South Korean trade minister says Trump’s chip tariffs will have ‘limited’ impact

Remarks from Seoul comes after US president signed executive order imposing 25% tariff on certain advanced semiconductors

Indonesian plane with 11 on board goes missing
17.01.2026

Indonesian plane with 11 on board goes missing

Search underway for ATR 42-500 aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport

Shanghai Cooperation Organization opposes interference in internal affairs of Iran, amid tension of possible US strike
16.01.2026

Shanghai Cooperation Organization opposes interference in internal affairs of Iran, amid tension of possible US strike

SCO expresses serious concern regarding massive protests in Iran and extends condolences