Pakistan
Extreme snowfalls and avalanches in Pakistan and Afghanistan have killed at least 20 people. In Pakistan, an avalanche covered a house, and in Afghanistan, 11 people died due to freezing rain and snow.
Defense Express analysts have discovered fragments of 48N6E2 export-oriented missiles that Russia is using to shell Ukraine. This indicates the depletion of its own stockpiles and threatens the contract with India for the supply of S-400s.
Belgium has not joined the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot stated that his country had not signed the Peace Council Charter.
The death toll from the shopping mall fire in Karachi, Pakistan, has risen to 55 people. Authorities in Sindh province have launched an investigation into the tragedy and promise to bring those responsible to justice.
U. S. President Donald Trump today initiates the signing of the "Peace Council" charter in Davos, an alternative to the UN for resolving global conflicts. Over 25 countries will join, while European leaders express concern, and Ukraine is studying the format.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have joined Trump's "Peace Council. " Israel has also confirmed its participation, while Russia is considering the invitation.
A massive fire at the "Gul Plaza" shopping mall in Karachi has killed 21 people, with over 60 reported missing. The fire raged for over 24 hours, destroying almost the entire complex.
A massive fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Pakistan has claimed the lives of 14 people, including a firefighter. Rescuers are searching for 58 missing persons as parts of the building have collapsed.
On January 17, two major road accidents in Pakistan claimed the lives of at least 24 people and injured 45. The causes were fog, speeding, and poor roads.
Pakistani forces repelled a militant attack in Balochistan, eliminating 12 attackers who attempted to take hostages at a police station. The terrorists stole millions of rupees from banks but were killed in a shootout.
A Norwegian court has sentenced 48-year-old Arfan Bhatti to 30 years in prison for organizing a shooting at a gay bar during Pride in 2022. Two people were killed and eight were injured; the shooter, Zaniar Matapour, also received a 30-year sentence.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that the leaders of these countries would express deep concern about Russia's real attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine and solidarity with Ukraine, against which Russia has been waging an unjustified and unprovoked aggression for the fourth year.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tikhyi, stated that Russia invented the mystification about the attack on the residence – all they needed was to create a false justification for Russia's rejection of peace efforts.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha commented on Russia's statements about an alleged attack on Putin's residence. He noted that Russia has still not provided any credible evidence for its accusations, and there was no attack.
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Lithuania officially completed the procedure of withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on December 27, which allows it to use and produce anti-personnel mines. The country plans to spend hundreds of millions of euros on the purchase and production of tens of thousands of units of ammunition.
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of Taha al-Zubi, known as Abu Omar Tibiya, ISIS's "wali" of Damascus, during a "carefully planned" operation. A suicide belt and weapons were seized from him; the US Army Central Command did not confirm the operation.
Turkish intelligence detained Mehmet Goren, an ISIS member, on the Afghan-Pakistani border. He was planning terrorist attacks in Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and European countries.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni put more than 270 state gifts up for auction, including python skin shoes and an iPad from Zelenskyy. The total value of the lots is about 800,000 euros, and the sale is due to a law prohibiting keeping gifts worth more than 300 euros.
In Ukraine, December accounts for 30% of the annual import of mandarins, the demand for which was growing before the war. The main suppliers are Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt.
Several countries held talks in Iran, agreeing to deepen coordination and calling for the lifting of sanctions against Kabul. Afghanistan, led by the Taliban movement, refused to participate despite an invitation.
Polish border guards discovered a tunnel under the border with Belarus, through which 180 illegal migrants entered Poland. Over 130 people, mostly from Afghanistan and Pakistan, have been detained.
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Guangdong Province due to outbreaks of chikungunya. This incurable mosquito-borne disease causes symptoms of fever and joint pain, and in severe cases can lead to hospitalization and death.
Tajikistan and Russia are negotiating joint patrolling of the border with Afghanistan after attacks that killed five Chinese citizens. Russia may use helicopters to patrol the 1,344-kilometer border.
This year, 17 people have been executed in Singapore for drug and murder offenses, the highest number since 2003. This comes amid renewed debate over the use of capital punishment.
At least six people have been killed in an attack by three suicide bombers on the Federal Police headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan. One militant blew himself up at the gate, while two others were neutralized by security forces.
The UN Security Council will vote on a US resolution supporting Donald Trump's plan for the future of Gaza. The document has received support from several Arab countries but has drawn objections from Israel and Hamas.
In Pakistan, 27 people were injured in a suicide bombing near a police vehicle. The group "Jamaat-ul-Ahrar" claimed responsibility for the attack, although the Pakistani "Taliban" denied its involvement.
A suicide bomber detonated explosives near a district court in Islamabad, killing 12 people and injuring 27. The attacker tried to enter the court but fired at a police car.
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey ended inconclusively due to disagreements over control of Pakistan's internal security. Both sides confirmed their intention to adhere to the current ceasefire.