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Ahmed al-Sharaa is declared the president of Syria during the transition period, a month after Bashar
Syrian civil war — Ahmed al-Sharaa is declared the president of Syria during the transition period, a month after Bashar al-Assad was ousted by rebel forces. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-eas
M23 rebels solidify control of Goma, North Kivu Province, and are confirmed to be holding captured Congolese
M23 offensive — M23 rebels solidify control of Goma, North Kivu Province, and are confirmed to be holding captured Congolese troops and allied Wazalendo militants at the Stade de l'Unité. They als
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves approves the construction of a third runway at Greater London's
Expansion of Heathrow Airport — UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves approves the construction of a third runway at Greater London's Heathrow Airport after decades of delays. [https://news.sky.com/story/c
At least 30 people are killed in a crowd crush at a Hindu festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela crowd crush — At least 30 people are killed in a crowd crush at a Hindu festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. [https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cgq07z0yexvt (BBC News)]
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formally withdraw from the ECOWAS regional bloc.
2025 Potomac River mid-air collision — Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formally withdraw from the ECOWAS regional bloc. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvd91j72eo (BBC)]
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law, the first legislation of Trump's second term.
First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency — U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law, the first legislation of Trump's second term. [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna188917 (NBC News)]
The United States Office of Management and Budget rescinds a memo from Monday that would have paused federal
2025 United States federal government grant pause — The United States Office of Management and Budget rescinds a memo from Monday that would have paused federal financial assistance programs implicated by select executive orders of
Mongolian sumōtori Hōshōryū Tomokatsu becomes the 74th yokozuna.
2025 in sumo — Mongolian sumōtori Hōshōryū Tomokatsu becomes the 74th yokozuna. [https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250129/k10014706251000.html (NHK)]
In an emergency address to the nation, Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi calls for calm and says "a
M23 offensive — In an emergency address to the nation, Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi calls for calm and says "a vigorous and coordinated response against these terrorists and their sponsors
A Beechcraft 1900D carrying employees of an oil company crashes in Unity, South Sudan, killing 20 of the 21
2025 Light Air Services Beechcraft 1900 crash — A Beechcraft 1900D carrying employees of an oil company crashes in Unity, South Sudan, killing 20 of the 21 people onboard, including one Indian and two Chinese nationals. [https:/
President Trump announces plans to transform the United States detention facility in Cuba's Guantánamo Bay
First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency — President Trump announces plans to transform the United States detention facility in Cuba's Guantánamo Bay into a holding center for undocumented immigrants, capable of hosting 30,
Around 280 Romanian mercenaries fighting alongside the Congolese military in North Kivu surrender to the M23,
M23 offensive — Around 280 Romanian mercenaries fighting alongside the Congolese military in North Kivu surrender to the M23, according to the Rwandan military. They are now being transported to K
A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ-700 operating as American Eagle Flight 5342 collides with a U.S.
2025 Potomac River mid-air collision — A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ-700 operating as American Eagle Flight 5342 collides with a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in
Police in Stuttgart, Germany, arrest 59 French fans of the Paris Saint-Germain football club for hooliganism
First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency — Police in Stuttgart, Germany, arrest 59 French fans of the Paris Saint-Germain football club for hooliganism before a match against German club VfB Stuttgart. [https://www.dw.com/e

Puntland authorities ban illegal foreign entries and direct telecom firms to deactivate SIM cards linked to
Somali Civil War — Puntland authorities ban illegal foreign entries and direct telecom firms to deactivate SIM cards linked to undocumented individuals and Islamic State operatives, aiming to disrupt

Puntland's highest military court sentences two influencers to prison terms in absentia for promoting Islamic
Somali Civil War — Puntland's highest military court sentences two influencers to prison terms in absentia for promoting Islamic State propaganda and spreading disinformation intended at discrediting

At least four civilians are killed in an airstrike by an unknown combat drone in the Sihan area of Qandala
Somali Civil War — At least four civilians are killed in an airstrike by an unknown combat drone in the Sihan area of Qandala district in Puntland's Bari region. [https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news
Verdi, Germany's second-largest trade union, calls for a one-day labor strike for workers at logistics and
German economic crisis — Verdi, Germany's second-largest trade union, calls for a one-day labor strike for workers at logistics and courier company DHL, which also manages Deutsche Post. [https://www.dw.co
Seven people are injured when an Air Busan Airbus A321-200 aircraft catches fire before taking off from
Air Busan Flight 391 — Seven people are injured when an Air Busan Airbus A321-200 aircraft catches fire before taking off from Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. All 169 people on board
Following the heist of multiple Dacian artifacts last Saturday at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands,
2025 Drents Museum heist — Following the heist of multiple Dacian artifacts last Saturday at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, Romanian Minister of Culture Lucian Romașcanu fires the director of the N
United States federal judge of the District Court of D.C.
2025 United States federal government grant pause — United States federal judge of the District Court of D.C. Loren AliKhan temporarily blocks President Donald Trump's executive order to pause funding for federal assistance in the c
Boom Technology's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator trijet becomes the first privately-funded jet-powered plane to
2025 in aviation — Boom Technology's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator trijet becomes the first privately-funded jet-powered plane to break the sound barrier at Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, Califo
A United States Air Force F-35 pilot ejects during a crash at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska,
Air Busan Flight 391 — A United States Air Force F-35 pilot ejects during a crash at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. The aircraft is destroyed. [https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/ne
The Senate of Pakistan passes a bill to criminalize the spread of disinformation in Pakistan, with the
Censorship in Pakistan — The Senate of Pakistan passes a bill to criminalize the spread of disinformation in Pakistan, with the possibility of up to 3 years imprisonment and fines of up to Rs. 2 million (U
The United States Office of Personnel Management offers a "deferred resignation" scheme to the 2 million
2025 United States federal government grant pause — The United States Office of Personnel Management offers a "deferred resignation" scheme to the 2 million federal government employees to announce their resignation by February 6, w