Campaigning kick off for Japan's snap general election

Jan 27, 2026

Tokyo [Japan], January 27: Campaigning for Japan's Feb. 8 snap general election officially kicked off across the country on Tuesday with all 465 seats in the House of Representatives up...

Bangladesh launches Chinese language training program for officials

Jan 27, 2026

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 27: A 15-week inaugural Chinese language training program for Bangladeshi government officials started on Monday in the capital Dhaka.

Israel sets conditions before opening the Rafah border crossing

Jan 27, 2026

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 27: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced late on January 25 that the country would only reopen the Rafah crossing, the border between the Gaza...