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South Korea reports 1st case of 'foot-and-mouth disease' in 9 months

South Korea reports 1st case of 'foot-and-mouth disease' in 9 months

Case confirmed at cattle farm in Incheon, triggering swift emergency measures

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China lifts 'all restrictions' on 6 members of UK Parliament, says UK premier
30.01.2026

China lifts 'all restrictions' on 6 members of UK Parliament, says UK premier

Visit to China 'provided the opportunity for a leader-to-leader discussion on sensitive issues,' says Keir Starmer

After China trip, British Premier Starmer set to visit Japan
30.01.2026

After China trip, British Premier Starmer set to visit Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host Bristish counterpart on Saturday

South Korea dismisses 2 army generals for infiltrating parliament during 2024 martial law crisis
30.01.2026

South Korea dismisses 2 army generals for infiltrating parliament during 2024 martial law crisis

Defense Ministry dismisses Brig. Gen. Lee Sang-hyun, Rear Adm. Kim Dae-woo over their role in martial law bid

41 'terrorists' killed in 2 separate military operations in Pakistan's southwestern province
30.01.2026

41 'terrorists' killed in 2 separate military operations in Pakistan's southwestern province

30 militants killed during intense exchange of fire in Harnai district and another 11 killed in Panjgur district of Balochistan province, says Pakistan army

Divisions fueling violence as Bangladesh nears crucial elections
30.01.2026

Divisions fueling violence as Bangladesh nears crucial elections

At least 15 political leaders, activists killed across country from Dec. 11, when election schedule was announced, until Jan. 16