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Over 2,000 stranded at Japan's Hokkaido airport amid record snowfall

Over 2,000 people were forced to stay at New Chitose Airport from Monday night to Tuesday after record snowfall disrupted transport in Japan's northern prefecture of Hokkaido.
28-Jan-2026

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Chinese envoy calls for lasting ceasefire in Gaza

A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for efforts to promote a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
29-Jan-2026

China warns against 'military adventurism' in Iran

Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, addressed the Security Council on Wednesday on the situation in Iran, calling for the U.S. to abandon any "military adventurism" that would "push the region into an unpredictable abyss."
29-Jan-2026

Iran rejects threats, analyst cites U.S. psychological warfare

Iran on Wednesday rejected any prospect of talks with the United States as long as Washington continues to threaten military action, after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and announced the deployment of additional U.S. naval forces to the Middle East.
29-Jan-2026

Iran condemns European counterpart's 'meddlesome' resolution

Iranian lawmakers on Sunday strongly condemned a recent "meddlesome" anti-Iran resolution adopted by the European Parliament.
26-Jan-2026

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