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A devastating train accident in Thailand has claimed the lives of 22 people, while over 50 others have been injured. The incident occurred when a construction crane crashed onto a passenger train in the Sukhothai province’s Si Satchanalai district. The train was traveling from Bangkok to the province of Uttaradit when it collided with the crane, causing several carriages to derail. Local reports suggest that the fire broke out in the train after the accident.
The police have expressed concerns that the death toll may increase further. Meanwhile, a controversy surrounding the will of the late Indian businessman and actor Sajid Khan, husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, has taken a serious turn. Germany, Sweden, France, and Norway have confirmed that they will be sending troops to Greenland for a joint military exercise with Denmark.
In a bizarre incident, the leaders of South Korea and Japan surprised everyone by performing a drum duet to the tune of a pop song during a diplomatic meeting. A US official has announced that there is expected to be an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil in the coming days and weeks. Russia is rapidly transforming its occupied parts in Ukraine’s Donbas region into a large military base.
The Henley Passport Index has released its list of the world’s most powerful passports for the first six months of the year. US President Donald Trump wants a quick but decisive action in place of a long war. German airline Lufthansa has announced that it will suspend flights to Israel until January 19.
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US officials in Washington, but US President Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland’s future remains unchanged. The British government has warned that the situation in Iran is rapidly deteriorating, posing a threat to diplomats and advising citizens to avoid traveling to Iran.
Following a recent video leak, Iran has closed its skies to all types of flights, except for international flights with prior permission. Videos have emerged showing suspicious elements setting fire to mosques and other locations in Iran. A US newspaper has reported that Iran and Israel have reached a mutual understanding to refrain from taking the first strike.
The Indian government has dismissed allegations of terrorism as a politically motivated concocted story. Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson has expressed hope that peace and stability will prevail in Iran. Bangladesh’s Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, has called for boycotting the World Cup, threatening to withhold financial assistance to players who participate.
Prominent Pakistani journalist Irshad Fatima has bid farewell to Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan. A US official has announced that there is expected to be an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil in the coming days and weeks. The British government has warned that the situation in Iran is rapidly deteriorating, posing a threat to diplomats and advising citizens to avoid traveling to Iran.
