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MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Four minors were killed and three others injured in a collision between a truck and a tricycle in Isabela province in the northern Philippines, police said Sunday.

Law enforcement officials said the accident occurred Friday evening in the city of Santiago after a tricycle driven by a 17-year-old and carrying six minors allegedly made a sharp left turn and collided with a truck traveling in the opposite lane.

The victims were taken to a local hospital, where four of them were pronounced dead, police said. Three of the injured are receiving medical treatment.

An initial police investigation revealed that the tricycle was heading home from primary school when the accident occurred.

Police have taken the truck driver into custody. Investigators are working to identify those responsible for the incident.

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SEOUL, January 25 (Xinhua) — Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Hae-chan, who served as senior vice president of the Consultative Council for Peaceful Unification, died on Sunday in Vietnam, the Renhap News Agency reported.

According to Renhap, Lee Hae Chan lost consciousness on Friday while traveling in Ho Chi Minh City and was rushed to a local hospital.

He was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, and local doctors performed a stent procedure. However, he failed to regain consciousness and died at 2:48 PM local time.

Lee Hae-chan, a seven-time elected lawmaker and veteran of South Korea's democracy movement, served as prime minister under former President Roh Moo-hyun from 2004 to 2006. –0–

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YANGON, January 25 (Xinhua) — Voting in all three stages of Myanmar's multiparty general democratic elections concluded on Sunday afternoon. The final round of voting took place in approximately 60 towns and cities that day.

Multiparty general democratic elections in Myanmar were held in three stages. The first stage was held in 102 towns and villages on December 28 last year, and the second stage took place in 100 towns and villages on January 11 this year.

According to the Union Election Commission, around 5,000 candidates from 57 political parties competed for seats in the Assembly of People's Representatives of the Union Assembly (lower house of parliament), the Assembly of Nationalities (upper house of parliament), as well as in regional and state parliaments.

Zaw Min Tun, head of the information team at Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council, said the country's parliament would convene in March and the new government would take office in April.

The last general elections in Myanmar were held in November 2020. –0–

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KABUL, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — A total of 2,981 Afghan families, comprising 16,928 people, returned home from Iran and Pakistan over the past week, the Afghan High Commission for Repatriates' Issues said on Sunday.

All returning families received immediate assistance, including food, drinking water, medical services and free transportation to their destination, the commission said.

There are currently an estimated 6 million Afghan refugees living abroad, mostly in Iran and Pakistan. –0–

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Beijing, January 25 (Xinhua) — Beijing authorities plan to further consolidate their status as China's city with the longest subway network by 2026, while prioritizing convenient commuting. Mayor Yin Yong announced this Sunday while delivering a work report on the city's government at the annual session of the city's People's Congress (NPC).

Last year, three new metro lines opened in Beijing, increasing the city's metro line length by 30 km. Thus, the Chinese capital's metro, with a total length of lines in operation reaching 909 km, retained its status as the most extensive urban rail transit system in China, the report notes.

Yin Yong noted that the city aims to increase the length of metro lines by more than 40 kilometers by 2026 and to increase the share of transfers to bus and rail transport within a 50-meter radius from 91 percent in 2025 to 93 percent. -0-

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JAKARTA, January 25 (Xinhua) — Indonesian police have recovered 16 bodies after a landslide in West Java province, and seven of the victims have been identified, a police spokesman said on Saturday.

In a statement, West Java police spokesman Hendra Rochmawan said the bodies were found in Cisarua area in West Bandung regency.

Of the 16 bodies, seven were successfully identified. The remaining victims are being identified through DNA testing. The unidentified bodies are being temporarily stored at a local hospital, he added.

Meanwhile, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency has deployed about 250 trained personnel to search for about 80 people believed to remain buried under the rubble.

The operation involves multiple agencies, using drones, sniffer dogs, and limited heavy equipment due to the unstable terrain, the agency reported.

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Kabul, January 25 (Xinhua) — Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani held separate meetings with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Saturday in Kabul, according to statements released by the two ministries.

A.H. Muttaqi and R. DiCarlo held comprehensive discussions on strengthening cooperation and coordination between the Afghan government and the UN, including progress in implementing the Doha Agreement. During the talks, R. DiCarlo asked Afghanistan to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid by some UN agencies whose activities remain suspended, emphasizing that such assistance is vital for the Afghan people.

Meanwhile, R. DiCarlo and S. Haqqani held an in-depth exchange of views on developing Afghanistan's relations with the international community, cooperation in the fight against narcotics, strengthening economic stability, easing restrictions on the private sector, and increasing the effectiveness of UN-led humanitarian efforts.

According to social media reports, a UN delegation led by R. DiCarlo arrived in Kabul on Saturday for a three-day visit. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — China on Sunday handed over to the Philippines 17 Filipino sailors rescued from a shipwreck near Huangyan Island.

On Friday, a Singapore-registered cargo ship en route from the Philippines to China lost contact near Huangyan Island. Two of the 17 rescued sailors were presumed dead, and four remain missing.

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SHANGHAI, January 25 (Xinhua) — Another retail store under the "Made in Russia" brand officially opened in Shanghai on Saturday. It is operated by Shanghai Pinyinong Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., a regional partner of the Russian Export Center (REC).

This is the fourth such store to open in the eastern Chinese metropolis since August 2025.

The new store boasts a wide selection of Russian products—from classic vodka, chocolate, and honey cake to powdered milk and other everyday products—which attracted numerous visitors. Customers lined up in the tasting area to sample these authentic Russian delicacies.

According to the Russian Export Center, 23 retail stores have already been opened in China under the Made in Russia program, with Shanghai being one of the fastest-growing markets.

According to Liu Zhiyuan, a representative of Shanghai Pinyinong Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Russian products meet the needs of Chinese consumers for healthy food products, which explains their popularity in China.

In the future, the "Made in Russia" retail chain plans to continue expanding in Shanghai and even the Yangtze River Delta region. By the end of 2026, the total number of such stores in Shanghai is expected to reach 10, he added.

Let us recall that in August 2025, the Russian Export Center launched two retail stores in Shanghai under the “Made in Russia” brand, and a third in December of the same year. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Beijing leads China in the number of registered artificial intelligence (AI) models, Mayor Yin Yong said Sunday while delivering a report at the annual session of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress.

“The number of registered and launched large-scale AI models in Beijing has consistently been the highest in the country,” Yin Yong said, highlighting the city’s significant progress in developing its core AI ecosystem, including establishing experimental bases for applying AI in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and scientific research.

The report notes that the added value of Beijing's digital economy will grow by 8.7 percent year-on-year in 2025.

According to the "White Paper on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Industry in Beijing (2025)" released by the Beijing Science and Technology Commission on November 29, 2025, Beijing has more than 2,500 AI companies and 183 large-scale AI models, which is the highest rate among Chinese cities.

The white paper provides preliminary estimates that the total value of Beijing's AI industry will exceed 450 billion yuan (about $64.6 billion) by 2025.

Commercial models developed by leading Beijing companies provide the highest performance, meeting leading international standards. -0-

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