Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney walks past a Chinese flag as he leaves after holding a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Liberal member of Parliament Micheal Ma looks on as Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, back left to right, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrisron, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie Drouin, and Liberal member of Parliament MicheaL Ma, look on as Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney walks past a Chinese flag as he leaves after holding a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carney-Xi talks in Beijing

Carney-Xi talks in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference at a park in Beijing following his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 16, 2026.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray around lit candles at a park in Itami in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

Carney-Xi talks in Beijing

Carney-Xi talks in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference at a park in Beijing following his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 16, 2026.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Paper lanterns are lit at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Paper lanterns are lit at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray in front of lit lanterns at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray in front of lit candles at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray in front of lit candles at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

People watch a televised news report on Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, his first verdict on charges stemming from a martial law attempt, live footage showed Friday. Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

People watch a televised news report on Yoon Suk-yeol's court trial at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, live footage showed Friday. Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

The Elderly

The Elderly

FUYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The elderly are having a leisure time in Lindai Road Park in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on January 15, 2026.

China: Dog Rides Rotating Swing at Amusement Park

On December 28, 2025, in Henan, China, a golden retriever calmly rode a rotating swing at an amusement park, swaying with the motion. The dog, owned by the park operator, appeared relaxed throughout, delighting viewers online.

SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIA

Soudah National Park, Saudi Arabia. Soudah is a mountainous area in the Asir Province of Saudi Arabia. At 3,015 meters above sea level, it includes Saudi Arabia's highest peak, Jabal Soudah. The area is known for its densely forested mountains covered in juniper trees. Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

UK: Major Rail Disruption After Fire Breaks Out Near Tracks of Peckham Station

Around 15 firefighters tackled a track fire between Queen’s Road Peckham and South Bermondsey on Tuesday night, January 13. While a small section of the track was destroyed, no injuries were reported and the Peckham Station was safely evacuated. The incident caused major disruption to London Overground and Southern services, though normal service has since resumed.

[Breaking News]Artwork collapses before illumination event in Kobe

KOBE, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken on Jan. 11, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a fallen artwork following a gale at a park in Kobe ahead of the opening on Jan. 30 of the "Luminarie" illumination event in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people. (Kyodo)

South Africa: Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Warnings in Limpopo, Mpumalanga 3

Heavy rains batter northern and eastern South Africa, with flood warnings issued for Limpopo and Mpumalanga, and Kruger National Park partially closed as rivers rise. Residents are urged to stay alert.

South Africa: Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Warnings in Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Heavy rains batter northern and eastern South Africa, with flood warnings issued for Limpopo and Mpumalanga, and Kruger National Park partially closed as rivers rise. Residents are urged to stay alert.

South Africa: Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Warnings in Limpopo, Mpumalanga 2

Heavy rains batter northern and eastern South Africa, with flood warnings issued for Limpopo and Mpumalanga, and Kruger National Park partially closed as rivers rise. Residents are urged to stay alert.

US: Thousands March in New York City Against ICE Shooting and Venezuela Intervention

Thousands of protesters marched through New York City on Sunday, January 11, denouncing the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent and recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela. The demonstrators packed Central Park and Fifth Avenue, holding signs calling to abolish ICE and criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies.

US: Thousands March in New York City Against ICE Shooting and Venezuela Intervention 2

Thousands of protesters marched through New York City on Sunday, January 11, denouncing the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent and recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela. The demonstrators packed Central Park and Fifth Avenue, holding signs calling to abolish ICE and criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Winter Ice And Snow

Winter Ice And Snow

A swimming enthusiast is swimming in winter at Haibao Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 12, 2026.

Winter Ice And Snow

Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

Winter Ice And Snow

Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

Winter Ice And Snow

Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists ice skate at Baohu National Urban Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

Winter Ice And Snow

Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists play in an ice and snow amusement park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists experience ice and snow entertainment projects in an ice and snow amusement park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists interact with penguins in an ice and snow amusement park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 11, 2026.

Winter Ice And Snow

Winter Ice And Snow

Tourists experience ice floating on the surface of Yuehai National Wetland Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists play in an ice and snow amusement park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists play in an ice and snow amusement park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists experience skiing circles in an ice and snow amusement park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

Ice And Snow Amusement Park

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - A folk artist is performing iron flower shows in an ice and snow park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 11, 2026.