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Avalanche Derails Swiss Train Near Goppenstein: 80 On Board, 30 Evacuated, Service Suspended Until February 17
A Swiss passenger train carrying about 80 people derailed Monday morning near Goppenstein after a major avalanche, prompting a large-scale rescue operation amid heavy snowfall. At least 30 people have been evacuated, with multiple casualties feared.
Feb 16, 2026
LDP Wins Projected 302–366 Seats in Japan’s 2026 Snap Election, Secures Supermajority Under PM Takaichi
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition clinched a landslide victory in Sunday’s snap Lower House election, winning a projected 302–366 seats. The result gives the LDP a powerful supermajority and a fresh mandate to pursue economic reforms and address diplomatic tensions.
Feb 9, 2026
145 Militants Killed, Nearly 50 Dead in Balochistan as Female Suicide Bombers Lead Deadliest Attacks Since 2022
Coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have left nearly 50 dead and 145 militants killed, with female suicide bombers playing a central role in this unprecedented escalation.
Feb 2, 2026
2,000 Federal Agents Deployed to Minneapolis Amid Immigration Crackdown; Second Fatal Shooting Sparks Outcry
A second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on January 25, 2026, has heightened tensions over President Trump’s crackdown, triggering calls for federal agents to withdraw and prompting bipartisan criticism.
Jan 26, 2026
Trump Imposes 10% Tariff on Eight European Nations Over Greenland Deal, Escalation Threatened for June 2026
President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on Denmark and seven other European countries, escalating to 25% by June, unless the U.S. is allowed to purchase Greenland. European leaders condemned the move, warning of harm to transatlantic relations.
Jan 19, 2026
Over 544 Killed, 10,000 Arrested in Iran Protests as Trump Weighs Military Options – Jan 12, 2026
At least 544 people have died and over 10,000 have been arrested in Iran’s two-week protest wave, prompting US President Donald Trump to threaten military action and weigh a range of responses.
Jan 12, 2026
US Captures Venezuela’s President Maduro in New York Raid; UN Security Council to Meet January 5
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic raid, sparking international backlash and an urgent UN Security Council meeting.
Jan 5, 2026
Bangladesh Sees Second Student Leader Shooting in December After Osman Hadi’s Fatal Attack Amid Rising Unrest
Bangladesh has been rocked by a second student leader shooting, just days after the death of radical youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as political violence and anti-India rhetoric escalate.
Dec 22, 2025
Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Leaves 15 Dead at Hanukkah Event, Australia Announces First Gun Law Overhaul Since 1996
Fifteen people were killed and forty injured when two gunmen attacked a Jewish Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14. The government is set to tighten gun laws for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Dec 15, 2025
Thai Airstrikes Kill 4 Cambodians, Force Tens of Thousands to Flee as Border Clashes Erupt on Dec 7–8, 2025
Renewed fighting at the Thailand-Cambodia border has killed at least five and displaced tens of thousands, putting an October peace deal at risk.
Dec 8, 2025