Death Toll Rises in Congo Mine Collapse
A devastating mine collapse in eastern Congo has claimed the lives of over 200 people, with the number of fatalities expected to rise further. The incident occurred at a coltan mine in the region, with officials confirming that the mine had caved in. A government advisor has stated that the death toll has surpassed 200, with the number expected to increase as rescue efforts continue.
In other news, a key associate of the prime suspect in the murder case of Bangladeshi politician Sharif Osman Hadi has made a confessional statement. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that an American attack on Iran would escalate tensions across the region.
A woman was stabbed to death in Poundland, London, with police arresting a 30-year-old man in connection with the murder. The Afghan embassy in the US has announced that it will cease operations by June 2026. In an interview with American TV, the ambassador stated that the embassy would be closing due to various reasons.
US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to continue talks with Iran, seeking a resolution to the ongoing tensions. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has demanded that Prince Andrew, a former member of the British royal family, testify before the US Congress.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has appointed Ali Larijani as his advisor, who has stated that the framework for talks with the US is being worked on. Emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name was mentioned in the correspondence.
In a separate development, the UAE’s president and prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has released statistics on the country’s non-oil trade, which has reached 3.8 trillion dirhams.
A technical fault has been reported on a transmission line connecting Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. In another incident, two explosions occurred in two Iranian cities, killing five people. The Iranian army chief has warned that the country’s armed forces are on high alert, stating that any miscalculation could put the country’s security at risk.
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that the country is willing to negotiate a fair and balanced nuclear deal, with guarantees for the lifting of sanctions and restrictions.
In a separate incident, a 45-year-old man in New Delhi, India, took medication for HIV prevention based on a chatbot’s advice, resulting in severe illness. The Pakistani government has given conditional permission for the national cricket team to participate in the T20 World Cup.
A key associate of the prime suspect in the murder case of Bangladeshi politician Sharif Osman Hadi has made a confessional statement. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Pakistan, has announced that he will stage a hunger strike outside the Sindh Assembly from February 14.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has warned that an American attack on Iran would escalate tensions across the region. The Pakistani national cricket team has been unveiled for the T20 World Cup, with key players including Saif Ali and Babar Azam.
