Berlin/Brussels: Germany has promised a coordinated European response after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs against countries opposing his stance on Greenland, officials confirmed.German officials emphasized that Europe must act “united” to counter what they described as economic blackmail. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to hold talks with Danish and Greenlandic authorities to discuss…
Andalusia, Spain: At least 21 people have died and 75 others injured after a high-speed train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and collided with an oncoming train in southern Andalusia, officials confirmed.Emergency teams worked through the night to retrieve bodies from the wrecked carriages. Hospitals in the region are treating the injured, many of…
Rabat: Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, defeating hosts Morocco in a dramatic finale.The decisive moment came when Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time, breaking the goalless deadlock. The match had earlier witnessed tension when Senegal briefly staged a walk-off, momentarily halting the game.Senegal’s victory marks a significant…
Brussels: European Union leaders have called for an emergency summit in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, officials confirmed.According to reports, France is reportedly pushing for the activation of the EU’s “most powerful trade tool” to counter potential U.S. economic measures. The move comes amid escalating tensions over trade policies and international…
Vienna: At least eight people have been killed in three separate avalanches in the Austrian Alps, authorities confirmed.Officials said that recent snowfall of 20 to 50 centimeters has created unstable conditions on the mountains. The fresh snow is poorly bonded to older layers, leading to repeated avalanches across the region. Rescue teams have been deployed…
Dushanbe/Beijing: The Chinese Embassy has advised Chinese nationals residing in Tajikistan to evacuate areas near the Afghan border amid rising tensions in the region.According to the embassy, the situation along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border remains tense, prompting the precautionary measure to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens.Authorities emphasized that Chinese nationals should follow local security instructions…
Dushanbe: Tajik security forces have claimed to have killed four militants attempting to infiltrate Tajikistan from neighboring Afghanistan, officials reported on Monday.According to Tajik authorities, the operation took place in the southern Khatlon region when the armed individuals refused to surrender. Security forces engaged the militants in a targeted action, resulting in their deaths.Authorities have…
Islamabad: A parliamentary standing committee has approved a proposed bill requiring members of parliament and their family members to declare their assets and liabilities, officials said on Tuesday.According to the bill, the publication of asset details will be carried out in the public interest, subject to security considerations and with the approval of the Speaker…
Kabul: At least seven people were killed and several others injured in a powerful explosion that struck a high-security area of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, police officials confirmed.According to Kabul police, the blast targeted a hotel located in the Shahr-e-Naw commercial district, one of the city’s busiest and heavily secured areas. Emergency services rushed to the…
Islamabad: Newly appointed Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai has called for strengthening parliament as the true center of power, while also signaling conditional support for the government on matters of national importance.Addressing the National Assembly for the first time as Leader of the Opposition, Achakzai said that the opposition wants the parliament to function as…
