<strong>More galleries from The National:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/world/asia/india-puts-finishing-touches-to-republic-day-parade-in-pictures-1.697993">India puts finishing touches to Republic Day parade - in pictures</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/world/world-in-focus-best-photos-for-january-23-2018-1.697947">World in focus - best photos for January 23, 2018</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/world/asia/thousands-stranded-and-scores-injured-in-snowbound-tokyo-1.697881">Thousands stranded and scores injured in snowbound Tokyo</a></strong>