In Karachi, Pakistan, 19 people, 16 of them being children, died within a 2-week period from a respiratory illness of undetermined origin. Despite alarm from health officials, the cause of the disease remains unidentified. According to local media, 4 individuals from the same family died from the illness and 50 more children have been diagnosed with it. Authorities plan to investigate the Kemari area of the city where the deaths occurred, suspecting the disease may be caused by toxic gases emitted from illegal factories in the area. Three plastic factories have been shut down and 5 people, including one factory owner, have been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Unknown respiratory disease kills 19, including 16 children in Pakistan
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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