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China executes 4 leading members of Myanmar-based criminal gangs

China executes 4 leading members of Myanmar-based criminal gangs

Gang members were involved in intentional homicide, telecom fraud and drug trafficking, Chinese media reports

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Japan’s Takaichi vows to build economy ‘resilient to exchange rate fluctuations’
01.02.2026

Japan’s Takaichi vows to build economy ‘resilient to exchange rate fluctuations’

Premier Sanae Takaichi clarifies her previous remarks that risked being interpreted as endorsement of weaker yen ahead of Feb. 8 snap election

India to buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran: Trump
01.02.2026

India to buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran: Trump

US president’s statement comes day after Indian Premier Modi spoke to Venezuelan interim leader, with 2 sides vowing to deepen ties

Death toll from Philippines vessel incident climbs to 39
01.02.2026

Death toll from Philippines vessel incident climbs to 39

Philippine Coast Guard recovers 3 more bodies after M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, carrying hundreds of passengers, sank last week

Thailand holds early voting ahead of Feb. 8 general elections
01.02.2026

Thailand holds early voting ahead of Feb. 8 general elections

Election Commission says that 2.41 million people registered for early voting

Search for 10 missing in Indonesia landslide enters 9th day, death toll climbs to 70
01.02.2026

Search for 10 missing in Indonesia landslide enters 9th day, death toll climbs to 70

More than 3,000 personnel deployed at site as search operation continues in West Java