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Pakistan Military Claims Dozens of Militants Killed in Balochistan
The Pakistan military reported killing 92 militants in Balochistan province on Saturday, in what appears to be a major escalation of violence in the region, according to BBC World. The military stated that 15 security service personnel and 18 civilians also died in the attacks.
The military accused India of supporting the militants, a claim that Delhi has repeatedly denied, according to BBC World. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating that dozens of soldiers were killed. Claims from both sides have not been independently verified, BBC World reported.
The recent violence marks one of the deadliest days in the impoverished Balochistan province, according to BBC World.
Winter Storms Cause Havoc Across Eastern North America
Severe winter weather in the eastern United States has resulted in at least 49 deaths in the past week, according to The Guardian. Millions of people were advised to stay home, and over a million were left without power.
At one point, approximately 213 million people were under winter weather warnings, stretching from New Mexico to New England, a distance of about 2,000 miles (3,200km), The Guardian reported.
Panama Supreme Court Cancels Hong Kong Company’s Canal Contracts
The Panama Supreme Court ruled that the concession held by a subsidiary of a Hong Kong company was unconstitutional, according to The Guardian. Panama's president stated that ports at each end of the Panama Canal would operate as usual following the ruling.
The court's decision aids U.S. attempts to block any Chinese influence, The Guardian reported. A container ship at Balboa, a Panama canal port managed by CK Hutchison. The Hong Kong company has been stripped of the contract.
Mexico Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba Due to Potential US Tariffs
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, warned that potential tariffs imposed by the U.S. on countries sending oil to Cuba could trigger a humanitarian crisis on the island, The Guardian reported. The US president signed an executive order on Thursday declaring a national emergency and laying the groundwork for such tariffs, ratcheting up the pressure to topple the communist government in Havana.
Cuba is already experiencing chronic fuel shortages and regular blackouts, and only has enough oil to last 15-20 days, The Guardian reported.
Labubu Shops to Open in the UK Following Prime Minister's China Visit
Seven new shops for Labubu dolls are scheduled to open in the UK this year, following the prime minister's recent trip to China, according to BBC Business. Chinese toy maker Pop Mart confirmed it will open a flagship shop on Oxford Street in London's West End, as well as shops in Cardiff and Birmingham, before opening 20 more shops in Europe in 2026.
The announcement is part of a package of deals announced by the UK government, including on whisky and cars, which officials claim is worth 2.2bn in export deals, BBC Business reported.
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