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A refugee camp in Syria. Photo: AFP

Syria will close refugee camps containing thousands of people linked to IS

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Syrian authorities plan to permanently close two refugee camps linked to IS.

Strong cold air wave causes snowfall in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, January 16, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Cold air is expected to be concentrated in 4 waves in February, including during Tet

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It is expected that there will be 4 cold spells in February, with a high possibility of coinciding with the Lunar New Year.

Russian artillery attacks Ukrainian troops. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

Russia controls 7 more important areas in the past week

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Russia said on January 31 that its forces had controlled 7 more areas in the military operation in Ukraine last week.

MH370 search route of Armada ship 86 05 as of January 23, 2026. Photo: Kevin Rupp/ Vessel Finder

Search for MH370: One mystery unlocked, another mystery revealed

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Ocean Infinity's MH370 search concludes week 4 with 1 mystery being solved and another mystery unfolding.

Mr. Kevin Warsh is nominated as the new Fed Chairman. Photo: AFP

New Fed Chairman nominated by President Donald Trump

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President Donald Trump nominated Mr. Kevin Warsh as Fed Chairman, succeeding Chairman Jerome Powell.