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Belgium records fourth warmest year on record in 2025

Belgium records fourth warmest year on record in 2025

19:27, 2 January 2026

100 original pieces from cult movies on display in Rome, from Star Wars to the Avengers

Arts & Entertainment

100 original pieces from cult movies on display in Rome, from Star Wars to the Avengers

18:13, 2 January 2026

Precious metals kick off New Year on strong note

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Precious metals kick off New Year on strong note

17:33, 2 January 2026

Identifying bodies after deadly fire in Swiss resort could take several days, authorities say

Identifying bodies after deadly fire in Swiss resort could take several days, authorities say

16:23, 2 January 2026

Almaty region to build pet food plant

Almaty region to build pet food plant

15:17, 2 January 2026

Turkmenistan assumes CIS chairmanship from Tajikistan

Turkmenistan assumes CIS chairmanship from Tajikistan

14:28, 2 January 2026

Crans-Montana: At least 47 dead in the fire, 13 Italians hospitalized, and six missing – video

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Crans-Montana: At least 47 dead in fire, 13 Italians hospitalized, and six missing

13:16, 2 January 2026

Mongolia among World’s Top 20 in Tourism Recovery

Mongolia among World’s Top 20 in Tourism Recovery

12:30, 2 January 2026

Kazakh President’s extended interview to be published on Jan 5 in Turkistan newspaper

Kazakh President’s extended interview to be published on Jan 5 in Turkistan newspaper

12:14, 2 January 2026

Japan marks two years since Noto quake as recovery continues

Japan marks two years since Noto quake as recovery continues

11:25, 2 January 2026

Kazakhstan to add over 1,800 new railcars and locomotives to its fleet in 2026

Kazakhstan to add over 1,800 new railcars and locomotives to its fleet in 2026

10:44, 2 January 2026

Finland’s Oulu and Slovakia’s Trenčín named European Capitals of Culture 2026

Finland’s Oulu and Slovakia’s Trenčín named European Capitals of Culture 2026

10:20, 2 January 2026

'Avatar 3' becomes fastest 2025 film to top 5 mln admissions in S. Korea

09:14, 2 January 2026

At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan

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At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan

08:35, 2 January 2026

Measles

U.S. reports over 2,000 measles cases in 2025, highest since 1992

07:40, 2 January 2026

Storm alert issued for 16 regions of Kazakhstan

Storm alert issued for 16 regions of Kazakhstan

07:11, 2 January 2026

18,000 Still in Temporary Housing 2 Years after Noto Quake

18,000 still in temporary housing 2 years after Noto quake

14:45, 31 December 2025

Relief work underway as floods and snow leave 9 dead across Iran

Relief work underway as floods and snow leave 9 dead across Iran

13:13, 31 December 2025

Kazakhstan builds 655 rural healthcare facilities

Kazakhstan builds 655 rural healthcare facilities

12:17, 31 December 2025

S. Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists until June South Korea will extend its visa processing fee waiver for group tourists from six countries until the end of June 2026, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced Wednesday, Qazinform News Agency cites Yonhap. The exemption applies to C-3-2 visas, which normally cost 18,000 won (US$12.46). It was originally set to expire on December 31, 2025. The six countries included in the extension are China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Cambodia.

S. Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists until June

11:27, 31 December 2025