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South Korea and Japan launch an energy framework covering LNG, crude oil, petroleum swaps and reserves after leaders meet in Andong.
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Rescue teams searched unstable debris after a deadly Angeles City building collapse left four dead and 17 people missing.
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Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, up 29% year on year, with a 89.9% load factor and a 127-aircraft fleet. Adds Calgary, Luxembourg.
Airfares to Colombo jumped ahead of the Feb 15 India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, with some India routes near Dh4,000 and extra Dubai flights.
Vietnam drew a record 2,453,724 foreign visitors in January 2026, led by air arrivals, as official data showed double-digit gains month to month in Vietnam 2026.