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Heavy snow derails normal life in northern Japan

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

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Emergency declared in Russia's Murmansk region due to major power grid failure
25.01.2026

Emergency declared in Russia's Murmansk region due to major power grid failure

Thousands without electricity in Arctic Russia after severe weather damages power lines

Fire at furniture store in India’s Hyderabad kills 5
25.01.2026

Fire at furniture store in India’s Hyderabad kills 5

Victims include two children and elderly woman; owner to face negligence charges

Myanmar completes 3-phased elections, 1st since 2021 military coup
25.01.2026

Myanmar completes 3-phased elections, 1st since 2021 military coup

Phase one was held on Dec. 28 and 2nd phase on Jan. 11, with new government expected to take office in April

Myanmar foreign minister arrives in Pakistan on rare official visit
24.01.2026

Myanmar foreign minister arrives in Pakistan on rare official visit

Four-day trip aims to boost bilateral ties and cooperation

Chinese, US scientists identify tumor cell driving cancer progression
25.01.2026

Chinese, US scientists identify tumor cell driving cancer progression

Researchers say cancer's ability to evade treatment and recur is partly due to tumor cells switching between states to survive attacks from drugs