ISIS claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that killed seven people

Jan 21, 2026

Kabul [Afghanistan], January 21: ISIS has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan's capital that killed at least seven people.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials

Jan 21, 2026

Pyongyang [North Korea], January 21: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has fired a senior official tasked with economic policy and condemned "incompetent" party members, according...

Spain reduces speed limit on Madrid-Barcelona train line

Jan 21, 2026

Madrid [Spain], January 21: Spain has reduced the maximum speed for trains on the main line between Madrid and Barcelona after the serious train accident...

Trump says UK's 'stupid' Chagos deal among reasons he wants Greenland

Jan 21, 2026

London [UK], January 21: US President Donald Trump has lashed out at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the "act of great stupidity" in giving...

Lavrov rejects claim Russia threatens Greenland

Jan 21, 2026

Moscow [Russia], January 21: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that Moscow poses a security threat to...

Kiev hit by renewed Russian strikes; thousands of buildings without heat

Jan 21, 2026

Kyiv [Ukraine], January 21: Power, heating and water supplies have been disrupted across parts of Kiev following renewed Russian attacks, Ukrainian authorities said on Tuesday.

UK govt approves China's largest embassy in Europe

Jan 21, 2026

Beijing [China], January 21: China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London despite criticism from lawmakers and...

Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report

Jan 21, 2026

Barcelona [Spain], January 21: A train driver has been killed and at least 14 people injured after a commuter train derailed and crashed near Barcelona,...

Israel begins demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Jan 21, 2026

New York [US], January 21: Israel began demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem Tuesday, following passage of a law that banned the activities of...