Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Gaza humanitarian crisis ‘far from being over,’ UN warns
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 18 (APP/DNA):Three months into the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the UN and partners have delivered tonnes of assistance items and carried out critical repairs, but this is only a temporary solution, a veteran aid worker has warned. “The humanitarian situation and crisis in Gaza is far from being over,” Olga Cherevko from the UN aid coordination office OCHA said in an update to journalists in Jerusalem. “For the Palestinians in Gaza, their lives continue to be defined by displacement, trauma, uncertainty, and deprivation.” This has beenRead More
Europe won’t be blackmailed’
COPENHAGEN, JAN 18: /DNA/ – Europe will not be blackmailed, declared Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as she responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of imposing 10% tariffs on eight NATO members over Greenland. The move has sparked sharp criticism across Europe, with leaders of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom warning that such measures risk triggering a “dangerous downward spiral” in transatlantic relations. In a joint statement, the eight nations reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity forRead More
Six dead, 60 missing in Gul Plaza fire; Sindh CM promises compensation
KARACHI, JAN 18: At least six people have died and around 60 remain missing after a massive fire erupted at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, with firefighters battling the blaze for over 20 hours. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah visited the shopping mall on Sunday evening to review rescue and firefighting operations. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives and the economic impact of the incident. He said that around 58 to 60 people were still missing, adding that efforts were underway toRead More
Pakistan ‘to review’ T20 World Cup participation if BCB’s concerns persist
Tajikistan says four terrorists neutralized on Afghan border Tajik security services say terrorists killed after refusing to put down weapons News Desk DUSHANBE: Tajikistan officials on Sunday said they “neutralised” four “terrorists” who crossed over from neighbouring Afghanistan in an area where deadly incidents have been on the rise in recent weeks, state media reported. Tajikistan, in Central Asia, shares a mountainous border with Afghanistan and has had tense relations with the Afghan Taliban regime. According to Tajik security services cited by the state-owned Khovar news agency, “four terrorists wereRead More
Tajikistan says four terrorists neutralised in latest incident on Afghan border
Tajikistan officials on Sunday said they “neutralised” four “terrorists” who crossed over from neighbouring Afghanistan in an area where deadly incidents have been on the rise in recent weeks, state media reported. Tajikistan, in Central Asia, shares a mountainous border with Afghanistan and has had tense relations with the Afghan Taliban regime. According to Tajik security services cited by the state-owned Khovar news agency, “four terrorists were neutralised” after they refused to put down arms in the southern Khatlon region. Tajik authorities have reported at least five deadly incidents onRead More
Trump invites PM Shehbaz to join Gaza peace board
ISLAMABAD, JAN 18: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received an invitation from United States (US) President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace on Gaza, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday. In response to media queries, FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said: “Pakistan will remain engaged with international efforts for peace and security in Gaza, leading to a lasting solution to the Palestine issue in accordance with United Nations resolutions.” Pakistan has reiterated at international forums its readiness to play a “constructive role” in the US peace plan for Palestine.Read More