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Yemeni civil war — 2025 Southern Yemen offensive, Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war
BYD Auto, based in China, surpasses the United States-based Tesla, Inc., as the world's best-selling electric
Yemeni civil war — BYD Auto, based in China, surpasses the United States-based Tesla, Inc., as the world's best-selling electric vehicle automaker after selling 2.26 million vehicles in 2025, overtak
A earthquake strikes off the coast of San Marcos, Guerrero, Mexico, killing two people and injuring 12 others.
2026 Guerrero earthquake — A earthquake strikes off the coast of San Marcos, Guerrero, Mexico, killing two people and injuring 12 others. [https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/mexico-city-earthquake-65-magnitude
The United Kingdom records its hottest and sunniest year in 2025 with an average temperature of , surpassing
Climate change in the United Kingdom — The United Kingdom records its hottest and sunniest year in 2025 with an average temperature of , surpassing the 2022 record of . [https://www.businessday.co.za/world/2026-01-02-uk
Burkina Faso–United States relations, Mali–United States relations, Niger–United States relations
Climate change in the United Kingdom — Burkina Faso–United States relations, Mali–United States relations, Niger–United States relations
The Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentences eight journalists and online commentators, including Wajahat
2022–2025 Pakistan political unrest — The Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentences eight journalists and online commentators, including Wajahat Saeed Khan, Adil Raja, and Shaheen Sehbai, to life imprisonment in absenti
Greece removes more than 308,000 inactive students from public university records under new education rules
Education in Greece — Greece removes more than 308,000 inactive students from public university records under new education rules that end long-term dormant enrollment, reducing the official student pop
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition in Yemen launches airstrikes in Hadhramaut Governorate, killing 20 Southern
Yemeni civil war — The Saudi Arabia-led coalition in Yemen launches airstrikes in Hadhramaut Governorate, killing 20 Southern Transitional Council (STC) fighters and leaving more than 20 others injur
An ATR 72-500, overran the runway upon landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal and crashed into a creek.
Buddha Air Flight 901 — An ATR 72-500, overran the runway upon landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal and crashed into a creek. All 55 people on board survived, though 7 people received minor injuries and
The Alliance of Sahel States, consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, bans American citizens from
Climate change in the United Kingdom — The Alliance of Sahel States, consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, bans American citizens from entering the countries, to reciprocate the U.S. banning their citizens. [http
A protester is shot dead by security forces in Harsin, Kermanshah province, Iran.
2025–2026 Iranian protests — A protester is shot dead by security forces in Harsin, Kermanshah province, Iran. [https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-14-1 (Hengaw)]
Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city in the mainland, officially becomes the new capital of Equatorial Guinea,
Education in Greece — Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city in the mainland, officially becomes the new capital of Equatorial Guinea, replacing Malabo, with a decree by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasog
The STC announces a plan to hold an independence referendum for the State of South Arabia within two years.
Yemeni civil war — The STC announces a plan to hold an independence referendum for the State of South Arabia within two years. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-envoy-says-leader-yemen
At least fourteen people die and several people are hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in Indore,
Buddha Air Flight 901 — At least fourteen people die and several people are hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/madhya-
A South Korean court issues a new six-month detention warrant for former president Yoon Suk Yeol after
Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol — A South Korean court issues a new six-month detention warrant for former president Yoon Suk Yeol after indicting him on additional charges linked to his declaration of martial law

One person is killed and another is injured in Russian drone strikes on Dniprovskyi District, Kherson,
Russo-Ukrainian war — One person is killed and another is injured in Russian drone strikes on Dniprovskyi District, Kherson, Ukraine. [https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/russian-drone-attack-on-ukrain
At least 15 people are killed in coordinated attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces on three villages in
Allied Democratic Forces insurgency — At least 15 people are killed in coordinated attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces on three villages in Lubero, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. [https://www.reuters
Bulgaria adopts the euro, replacing the lev, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone.
Bulgaria and the euro — Bulgaria adopts the euro, replacing the lev, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. [https://thesun.my/news/world-news/bulgaria-adopts-euro-as-21st-member-of-eurozone/ (AFP via
Forty people are killed and 116 others are injured in an explosion and fire suspected to be caused by
2026 Crans-Montana bar fire — Forty people are killed and 116 others are injured in an explosion and fire suspected to be caused by pyrotechnics at a bar in Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland. [https://www.bbc.
Five civilians are killed in clashes with security forces across Azna, Lorestan, and Lordegan, Chaharmahal
2025–2026 Iranian protests — Five civilians are killed in clashes with security forces across Azna, Lorestan, and Lordegan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran, during demonstrations over rising living costs. [htt
China ends the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on birth control drugs and devices, which will now be taxed at
Demographics of China — China ends the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on birth control drugs and devices, which will now be taxed at 13%, as part of efforts to address a continuing decline in national bi
South Korea records its highest annual export value of more than US$700 billion in 2025 after semiconductor
AI boom — South Korea records its highest annual export value of more than US$700 billion in 2025 after semiconductor shipments reach a record $173.4 billion driven by demand for artificial
At least 17 people are killed and 11 others are injured in flash floods caused by heavy rains and snowfall
2026 Crans-Montana bar fire — At least 17 people are killed and 11 others are injured in flash floods caused by heavy rains and snowfall across Afghanistan. [https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-rains-floodin
The Venezuelan government releases 88 political prisoners who were detained and jailed during protests
2025–2026 Iranian protests — The Venezuelan government releases 88 political prisoners who were detained and jailed during protests against the results of the presidential election last year. [https://www.dw.c
Guy Parmelin is sworn in as President of Switzerland, succeeding Karin Keller-Sutter.
Demographics of China — Guy Parmelin is sworn in as President of Switzerland, succeeding Karin Keller-Sutter. [https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/incoming-swiss-president-wants-new-partnerships-b