By: The Trek News Desk The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Shopping Plaza in Pakistan’s Karachi has climbed to 30, while rescue teams continue searching for 73 missing people, including 16 minors. Authorities said on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) that the operation remains ongoing as families anxiously await news of their loved…
By: The Trek News Desk Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has officially retired from the US space agency, marking the end of an extraordinary 27-year journey in human spaceflight. NASA confirmed that her retirement became effective at the end of December 2025, marking the conclusion of one of the most accomplished careers in the agency’s…
By: The Trek News Desk A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, bringing legal closure to one of Japan’s most shocking crimes in recent history. The verdict comes nearly three and a half years after Abe was fatally shot during an election campaign…
By: The Trek News Desk Israeli authorities have begun demolishing the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem, marking a major escalation in Israel’s crackdown on humanitarian organisations assisting Palestinians. The move has raised serious concerns over humanitarian access and the future of aid services in the region. UNRWA…
By: The Trek News Desk US President Donald Trump has strongly criticised the British government’s decision to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling the move harmful to America’s national security interests. Linking the issue to wider strategic concerns, Trump claimed that such decisions are among the reasons the United States needs to assert control…
By: The Trek News Desk US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been formally invited to join the US-led initiative known as the “Board of Peace.” Speaking briefly to reporters, Trump stated that an invitation has been extended to the Russian leader. Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also acknowledged…
By: The Trek News Desk At least 14 people have lost their lives in a massive fire that broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi city, while more than 50 individuals are still feared missing. Authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the blaze. According to South Karachi…
By: The Trek News Desk British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for calm and constructive dialogue among allies amid rising tensions over Greenland, strongly opposing the use of tariffs as a means of pressure. He stressed that disagreements between partner nations should be resolved through discussion, not economic coercion. Speaking at a press…
By: The Trek News Desk China’s demographic crisis deepened in 2025 as the country recorded its lowest-ever birth rate, despite multiple government initiatives aimed at encouraging families to have more children. Official data shows that China’s population declined for the fourth straight year, highlighting mounting social and economic challenges for the world’s second-largest economy. Figures…
By: The Trek News Desk Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced that she will dissolve parliament on Friday, paving the way for an early national election. The move is aimed at securing a fresh public mandate for higher government spending and a new national security strategy, which is expected to further accelerate Japan’s defence…
