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Shop roof collapse kills 8 women, injures dozens in Pakistan’s Punjab province

Shop roof collapse kills 8 women, injures dozens in Pakistan’s Punjab province

Victims had gathered to receive cash aid under government support program

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China, US discuss establishing bilateral working mechanism ahead of Trump's trip to Beijing
16.03.2026

China, US discuss establishing bilateral working mechanism ahead of Trump's trip to Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hold economic consultations in Paris

Kremlin declines to comment on Iranian supreme leader's whereabouts
16.03.2026

Kremlin declines to comment on Iranian supreme leader's whereabouts

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov also refrains from comments about Russia-Iran cooperation

Iran thanks Pakistan for 'support' as Karachi oil tanker passes Strait of Hormuz: Report
16.03.2026

Iran thanks Pakistan for 'support' as Karachi oil tanker passes Strait of Hormuz: Report

Tanker laden with crude oil has cleared strait and is sailing to Pakistan, reports Bloomberg amid conflict in Middle East

Moscow targeted in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone assault, mayor says 250 downed
16.03.2026

Moscow targeted in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone assault, mayor says 250 downed

Russia says its air defenses intercepted dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles over two days in the heaviest assault on the capital since the war began

China lodges 'representations' with US over 'forced labor' probe during Paris talks
16.03.2026

China lodges 'representations' with US over 'forced labor' probe during Paris talks

Top Chinese and US trade negotiators, He Lifeng and Scott Bessent in French capital to hold 3-day talks