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Photos of Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
People are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, the day that starts the Year of the Horse. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Chinese tourists shun Japan over lunar new year holiday as rift deepens
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Japanese prime minister’s refusal to back down over Taiwan comments brings more criticism and travel warnings from ChinaChinese tourists are continuing to shun Japan in large numbers, with the country falling out of the top 10 destinations for those celebrating the lunar new year with a trip abroad.Japan has had a dramatic drop in the number of Chinese visitors since the end of last year as a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing over the security of Taiwan continues. Continue reading...
US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm
Feb 17, 2026 - World
The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”
Australia won't repatriate 34 women and children linked to IS from Syria
Feb 17, 2026 - World
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group
Guatemala ends emergency powers after crackdown sparked by 10 police killings
Feb 17, 2026 - World
Guatemala has ended its monthlong state of emergency after deadly attacks on police pushed President Bernardo Arévalo to seek special powers against gangs
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