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Forest fire leads to evacuation orders in central Japan

Forest fire leads to evacuation orders in central Japan

Southeastern Australia also battling bushfires as some states see highest temperatures in 7 years

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China says Meta’s acquisition of AI platform Manus must comply with Chinese laws
08.01.2026

China says Meta’s acquisition of AI platform Manus must comply with Chinese laws

Beijing’s comments come amid reports it was reviewing US technology company's acquisition of Artificial Intelligence startup Manus

Turkish, Indonesian foreign and defense ministers to meet in Ankara
08.01.2026

Turkish, Indonesian foreign and defense ministers to meet in Ankara

Session to enable comprehensive review of strategic dimensions of bilateral relations, diplomatic sources say

Kazakhstan assumes chairmanship of Turkic chambers of commerce and industry for 2026
08.01.2026

Kazakhstan assumes chairmanship of Turkic chambers of commerce and industry for 2026

Kazakhstan plans to focus on industrial cooperation projects, developing transport and logistics corridors, according to local media

Taiwan continues search for missing pilot, F-16 jet on 3rd day after crash
08.01.2026

Taiwan continues search for missing pilot, F-16 jet on 3rd day after crash

Defense minister rejects claims onboard computer caused crash as search continues

China says it will stay committed to multilateralism after US exits 66 organizations
08.01.2026

China says it will stay committed to multilateralism after US exits 66 organizations

UN-centered organizations have helped ‘uphold global peace and stability’ and ‘safeguard equal rights of all nations,’ Foreign Ministry says