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Demand grows to disallow Israeli president from entering Australia

Demand grows to disallow Israeli president from entering Australia

Australian National Imams Council, other groups file complaint to bar visit

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China grants 30-day visa-free travel to UK nationals as 2 sides move to combat illegal immigration
29.01.2026

China grants 30-day visa-free travel to UK nationals as 2 sides move to combat illegal immigration

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing, agreements reached on areas including education, sports, health, among others

Japan records high number of child suicides in 2025 for 2nd consecutive year
29.01.2026

Japan records high number of child suicides in 2025 for 2nd consecutive year

Number of children who died by suicide in 2025 rose to 532 -- three more than a year earlier

Vietnam, EU elevate ties to 'comprehensive strategic relationship'
29.01.2026

Vietnam, EU elevate ties to 'comprehensive strategic relationship'

President Luong Cuong hosts EU Council President Antonio Costa in Hanoi

S.Korean President Lee's aide meets Canadian Premier Carney amid efforts to win major submarine deal
29.01.2026

S.Korean President Lee's aide meets Canadian Premier Carney amid efforts to win major submarine deal

South Korean consortium shortlisted to win $41.4B Canadian submarine program alongside Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

‘China a vital player’: Xi hosts British Premier Starmer in Beijing
29.01.2026

‘China a vital player’: Xi hosts British Premier Starmer in Beijing

China, UK must strengthen ties to counter geopolitical headwinds, Xi tells Keir Starmer