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Russia says US still has not freed Russian crew of seized tanker

Russia says US still has not freed Russian crew of seized tanker

Moscow claims Washington has yet to honor assurance despite diplomatic contacts

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China slams European Parliament over resolution on Hong Kong
24.01.2026

China slams European Parliament over resolution on Hong Kong

Resolution was passed over what MEPs called 'arbitrary prosecution of pro-democracy activist' Jimmy Lai, a Chinese-born publisher

8 dead, more than 80 missing after landslide hits West Java, Indonesia
24.01.2026

8 dead, more than 80 missing after landslide hits West Java, Indonesia

Dozens of houses reportedly buried under landslide in village in West Bandung regency

South Korean premier proposes to JD Vance that US send special envoy to North
24.01.2026

South Korean premier proposes to JD Vance that US send special envoy to North

'Only Trump has the will and capability to improve relations (with North Korea),' Kim Min-seok says he told US Vice President JD Vance

Operations switched to recovery for 6 missing at campground landslide site in New Zealand
24.01.2026

Operations switched to recovery for 6 missing at campground landslide site in New Zealand

Police confirmed fatalities 'and the reality that no one would have been able to survive, therefore the rescue operation taking place there is now moving to a recovery,' says prime minister

Brazil announces visa exemption for Chinese nationals
24.01.2026

Brazil announces visa exemption for Chinese nationals

Announcement in response to China’s adoption of similar measure in 2025