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Philippines allows 14-day visa-free entry for Chinese nationals

The Philippines will allow Chinese nationals to enter the country without a visa starting Friday, January 16, 2026, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced.

16 Jan 2026-11:51
Desert X AlUla art exhibition opens its fourth edition

The fourth edition of the Desert X AlUla art exhibition opens in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, running from January 16 to February 28, 2026. The event features 11 site-responsive artworks spread across valleys, canyons, and oases, exploring the theme “Space Without Measure.”

16 Jan 2026-11:50
Azerbaijan targets tourism growth with new state program

Azerbaijan has drafted its first-ever State Program for Tourism Development, aimed at promoting sustainable growth in the sector and boosting tourist arrivals to 5–6 million in the medium term.

15 Jan 2026-17:50
Air Astana reroutes flights to avoid Iran’s airspace

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana will reroute several scheduled and charter flights to bypass Iranian airspace following its closure.

15 Jan 2026-11:25
Azerbaijan, Uganda waive visa for diplomats

Diplomatic and service passport holders from Azerbaijan and Uganda are now exempt from visa requirements.

14 Jan 2026-17:15
Frozen waterfalls bring winter magic to Azerbaijan’s Gadabay

Gadabay’s famous Shir-Shira waterfall has frozen, creating a stunning natural spectacle.

14 Jan 2026-16:41
Ice closes Vienna airport, limits flights at Prague

Vienna International Airport was closed Tuesday morning due to icy runways, with staff reporting persistent freezing conditions that forced flight diversions.

13 Jan 2026-12:35
Louvre Museum in Paris closes Monday amid staff strike

Paris’ Louvre Museum, the world’s most visited art museum, will remain closed on Monday due to a staff strike over pay and working conditions, the museum announced on its website.

12 Jan 2026-15:15
Snowfall causes flight cancellations at Frankfurt Airport

Numerous flights were cancelled at Frankfurt Airport on Monday due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions, airport operator Fraport reported. Out of 1,052 scheduled flights, 98 have already been cancelled, and the number could rise as the day continues.

12 Jan 2026-13:47
Dubai–Iran flights canceled amid Iran unrest

Nearly 20 flights between Dubai and major Iranian cities were canceled for Friday, including services to Tehran, Shiraz and Mashhad, according to flight information published on the Dubai Airports website. The affected flights were operated by flydubai.

09 Jan 2026-14:47