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German chancellor arrives in India for official visit

German chancellor arrives in India for official visit

2-day visit marks first official trip to India by Friedrich Merz, who is due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Turkish television dramas boost cultural, economic ties with Bangladesh
10.01.2026

Turkish television dramas boost cultural, economic ties with Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s ambassador to Ankara says Turkish dramas foster stronger people-to-people connections, mutual understanding between 2 countries

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued
10.01.2026

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

No immediate reports of casualties or major damage from quake

South Korean president orders probe into alleged drone incursion into North Korea
10.01.2026

South Korean president orders probe into alleged drone incursion into North Korea

If allegations are proven true, they would amount to 'a serious crime that threatens peace on the Korean Peninsula,' says Lee Jae Myung

Pakistan-US joint counter-terrorism drills begin in northeastern Pakistan
10.01.2026

Pakistan-US joint counter-terrorism drills begin in northeastern Pakistan

Exercise aimed at enhancing mutual understanding and interoperability, says Pakistan's army

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4, search continues for dozens still trapped
10.01.2026

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4, search continues for dozens still trapped

Presence of detected signs of life in specific areas confirmed, 'requiring continued careful excavation,' says mayor