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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Java region

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Java region

There are no immediate reports of casualties or major damage

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China's top diplomat Wang hosts Muslim bloc chief Taha
26.01.2026

China's top diplomat Wang hosts Muslim bloc chief Taha

Beijing ready to work with Islamic countries to safeguard 'legitimate rights and interests' of developing nations, Wang Yi tells Hissein Brahim Taha of Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Fire destroys homes, school buildings in central Indonesia
26.01.2026

Fire destroys homes, school buildings in central Indonesia

Total of 17 buildings, including two schools, were burned down, officials say

China expresses support to WHO after US withdrawal, warns against politicizing COVID-19
26.01.2026

China expresses support to WHO after US withdrawal, warns against politicizing COVID-19

Remarks by Beijing comes after US on Jan. 22 formally completed its withdrawal from World Health Organization

China's Xi calls India 'good neighbor, friend and partner'
26.01.2026

China's Xi calls India 'good neighbor, friend and partner'

Xi Jinping's statement comes as India celebrates 77th Republic Day amid improved ties with its northern neighbor

Heavy snow derails normal life in northern Japan
26.01.2026

Heavy snow derails normal life in northern Japan

Nearly 7,000 people stranded at airport in northern Hokkaido prefecture as many flights were canceled due to severe weather