Death toll mounts in Karachi shopping complex fire

Rescue teams in the Pakistani city of Karachi say 80 people are still unaccounted for, days after a commercial building housing a shopping complex caught fire.

The death toll from the fire is now at 26, with officials saying the dilapidated condition of the building is hampering rescue efforts.

Hira Mustafa is reporting from the site of the fire in Karachi.

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India-UAE sign crucial defense and energy deals

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India and the UAE have sealed a strategic partnership – moving to deepen defence ties and secure a major energy deal that could reshape ties in the region.

The announcement came as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan concluded his visit to New Delhi.

Ishan Garg reports.

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North Korea's leader fires vice premier before key party congress

INTRO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired a senior official tasked with economic policy ahead of a key party congress.

The reclusive state has long struggled with its economy and food shortages. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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FBI asking agents to volunteer for Minnesota deployment: reports

The FBI is reportedly asking agents to volunteer for a deployment to Minnesota, as clashes between anti-ICE protestors and federal agents intensify. Bloomberg was the first to report the story. The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have beefed up their presence in Minneapolis after an immigration officer shot and killed Renee Good - a US citizen and mother of three - in her car two weeks ago.

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Trump says he is "100%" going forward with Greenland tariff threat

President Trump says he will not back down from his threatened tariffs on eight European nations that oppose his bid to take over Greenland.

He's told an American television network that he will implement his plan to impose 10% tariffs at the beginning of next month.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

 

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Speculation Trump-led "Board of Peace" intended to rival United Nations

A new Board of Peace, led by President Trump, is fueling speculation that the group is being set up as an alternative to the United Nations Security Council.

As Mitch McCann reports, permanent membership could come with an expensive price tag.

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Trump's Greenland ambitions tied to Nobel snub

US President Donald Trump says he is no longer thinking "purely of
peace" after being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize.

It comes as he doubles down on obtaining Greenland, threatening
tariffs on European allies that stand in his way.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU threatens trade bazooka in US Greenland standoff

The European Union is considering imposing tariffs on the U.S. worth
more than 100 billion dollars in retaliation to President Trump's
threats over Greenland.

Washington says it will impose duties of 10 percent on eight European
nations from next month unless it's given control of the
semi-autonomous Danish territory.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Dozens killed in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 people have been killed in a high-speed train crash in the south of Spain.

The collision occurred when one train traveling between Malaga and Madrid derailed, hitting another service coming the other way.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Davos summit gets under way amid Greenland tariffs row

The World Economic Forum in Davos has started in Switzerland.

The annual summit draws leaders from around the world and the US President Donald Trump is set to make a visit later in the week, amid tensions over his attempts to acquire Greenland, his tariff threats against European allies, and military intervention in Venezuela.

Ross Cullen reports.

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STARMER: TRUMP TARIFF THREATS ARE 'WRONG'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told US President Donald Trump that tariff threats over Greenland are 'wrong'.

Keir Starmer is giving an emergency speech from Downing Street (on Monday) after speaking to the US President on Sunday.

President Trump has threatened tariffs on eight European allies including the UK, who oppose his efforts to take over Greenland.

Senior Conservative MP Simon Hoare says the US President is acting like a bully.

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At Least 39 Dead After High Speed Train Crash In Spain

At least 39 people have died in a crash involving two high speed trains in southern Spain.

It happened near Cordoba (COR-VOE-VA) on Sunday evening - dozens of passengers are in hospital.

Spain's transport minister has said he's struggling to understand the cause of the crash, which happened on a straight piece of track, which is less than a year old.

Fraser Knight reports.

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China’s GDP grows 5% in 2025 as exports offset weak domestic outlook

INTRO: China's economy grew five percent last year, meeting the government's target, despite US President Donald Trump's tariff war.

The growth was driven by exports, but China's economy faces challenges at home, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rains intensify

Torrential rains have killed more than 100 people across Southern Africa, forcing mass evacuations and rescue operations as authorities warn that more destructive weather may still be to come.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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Massive fire destroys shopping center in Karachi, Pakistan

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A massive fire in Pakistan's metropolitan city of Karachi has killed eight people, while more than 50 others remain missing.

Rescue teams continue search operations to locate survivors. 

Authorities have directed firefighters and all relevant departments to remain on high alert.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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President Trump invites India to join his "Board of Peace"

The White House says President Trump has invited India to jon his so-called "Board of Peace" - an initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.

India has not commented on the announcement.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Europe warns Trump of downward spiral over tariffs

Several European nations have warned that tariffs imposed by the U.S.
risk a dangerous downward spiral.

The comments come after President Donald Trump announced he's slapping
additional duties on nations that have supported Denmark in its feud
with Washington over Greenland.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Trumps hits 8 European countries with 10% tariffs over Greenland

Donald Trump is hitting eight allies in Europe with a 10 percent tariff which will be raised to 25 percent until the United States acquires Greenland.

The European Union has responded saying it will be "very firm in defending international law".

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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Canada agrees 'strategic parternship' with China on trade

China and Canada have announced a new 'strategic partnership' aimed at easing tariffs and expanding cooperation. 

The agreement comes as Canada faces growing trade uncertainty with the US

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Majority of Americans Believe Trump’s Second Term Has Been a Failure – CNN Poll

New polling almost a year since President Trump was sworn in for his second term has reported a widely negative view of his performance.

Mr Trump's administration has reshaped the US government in the last twelve months, implementing a wide range of controversial policies.

Mitch McCann reports:

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