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Death toll climbs to 31 after crane falls on train in Thailand

NewsJanuary 14, 2026

A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail project in Thailand collapsed onto and derailed a passenger train on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people and injuring scores, local authorities said. Footag...

Iran vows fast trials over protests despite Trump’s warning of ‘very strong action’ against hangings

NewsJanuary 14, 2026

Iran on Wednesday vowed fast-track trials for people arrested over a massive wave of protests, after US President Donald Trump threatened “very strong action” if the Islamic republic goes ahead wi...

Over 20 killed, dozens injured in train accident at China-backed project in Thailand

NewsJanuary 14, 2026

A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail project in Thailand collapsed onto and derailed a passenger train on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring scores, local authorities said. Footag...

2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts

NewsJanuary 14, 2026

The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday. The last 11 y...

Trump warns of ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters

NewsJanuary 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday of unspecified “very strong action” if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters, with Tehran calling American warnings a ...

Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help’ on its way

BusinessJanuary 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iranians should continue nationwide protests and take over the country’s institutions. “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!...

Qatar warns any US-Iran escalation would be ‘catastrophic’ for region

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

A military escalation between the United States and Iran would have grave consequences for the region, Qatar said on Tuesday after Washington threatened strikes in response to a government crackdown o...

In meeting with ICC, Bangladesh reiterates its refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. B...

Not playing in India for T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tells ICC

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. B...

Bangladesh tells ICC not playing in India for World Cup

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. W...