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UN says 170 killed by airstrikes during Myanmar elections

UN says 170 killed by airstrikes during Myanmar elections

Head of Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar calls for end to impunity for ‘serious international crimes committed since the military takeover’

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Philippines Mayon volcano on alert level 3, people warned to stay away
30.01.2026

Philippines Mayon volcano on alert level 3, people warned to stay away

Continuous lava flows, volcanic activity recorded for 23 straight days

‘Engagement builds trust,’ UK Prime Minister Starmer urges deeper economic links with China
30.01.2026

‘Engagement builds trust,’ UK Prime Minister Starmer urges deeper economic links with China

Keir Starmer speaks to business forum in Beijing, says most important thing today is that you talk to each other

Search for 25 missing enters 7th day as death toll climbs to 55 in Indonesia landslide
30.01.2026

Search for 25 missing enters 7th day as death toll climbs to 55 in Indonesia landslide

Search and rescue operations continue despite harsh weather conditions in West Java, as 41 bodies identified and handed over to their families

South Korea's nanosatellite launches into orbit from New Zealand
30.01.2026

South Korea's nanosatellite launches into orbit from New Zealand

Earth observation satellite, NEONSAT-1A, launched aboard Electron rocket operated by US-based space company Rocket Lab from its Mahia Launch Complex in New Zealand

S. Korea, US fail to reach deal in first day of tariff talks in Washington
30.01.2026

S. Korea, US fail to reach deal in first day of tariff talks in Washington

Seoul says discussions were extensive but inconclusive after Trump threatened higher duties