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Colombian President Gustavo Petro blocks two U.S.

Boko Haram insurgency — Colombian President Gustavo Petro blocks two U.S. military aircraft carrying deported Colombians as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown from landing in his

In response to President Gustavo Petro's refusal, U.S.

Boko Haram insurgency — In response to President Gustavo Petro's refusal, U.S. President Donald Trump enacts a 25% tariff on all goods traded to the U.S. from Colombia, which will be raised to 50% in one

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is formally indicted on insurrection charges over his declaration of

2024 South Korean martial law crisis — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is formally indicted on insurrection charges over his declaration of martial law in December 2024. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0

Two people, including the perpetrator, are killed and six others are injured in a vehicle-ramming attack in

2024 South Korean martial law crisis — Two people, including the perpetrator, are killed and six others are injured in a vehicle-ramming attack in Tampa, Florida, United States. [https://www.wusf.org/courts-law/2025-01-

The Syrian newspaper Enab Baladi announces it will return to Syria after a decade in exile following the

Boko Haram insurgency — The Syrian newspaper Enab Baladi announces it will return to Syria after a decade in exile following the beginning of the Syrian civil war. [https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-pap

Eighty-four National Liberation Army (ELN) combatants surrender to Colombian authorities as offensive

Catatumbo campaign — Eighty-four National Liberation Army (ELN) combatants surrender to Colombian authorities as offensive operations resume in the Catatumbo region. Colombian authorities also rescue 2

Eighteen people are killed and ten more injured in a gasoline tank truck explosion along an expressway in

Siege of El Fasher — Eighteen people are killed and ten more injured in a gasoline tank truck explosion along an expressway in Enugu State, Nigeria. [https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-tanker-explosion

The Democratic Republic of the Congo severs its diplomatic relations with Rwanda as Rwandan-backed rebels

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda tensions (2022–present) — The Democratic Republic of the Congo severs its diplomatic relations with Rwanda as Rwandan-backed rebels advance on the city of Goma, the capital of the DRC's North Kivu pro

A Pakistani court sentences four people to death for blasphemy, after they allegedly posted sacrilegious

Islam and blasphemy — A Pakistani court sentences four people to death for blasphemy, after they allegedly posted sacrilegious material on social media about Islamic religious figures and the Quran. [ht

The Hellenic Parliament fails to elect the new President of Greece.

2025 Greek presidential election — The Hellenic Parliament fails to elect the new President of Greece. A second round is called between the candidates Konstantinos Tasoulas and Louka Katseli. [https://www.reuters.co

In tennis, Madison Keys wins her first major title after defeating the two-time defending champion Aryna

2025 Australian Open — In tennis, Madison Keys wins her first major title after defeating the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, 6–3, 2–6, 7–5, to win the women's singles title at the Australia

A police officer is shot dead by an ELN sniper in Río Iró, Chocó Department, Colombia.

Catatumbo campaign — A police officer is shot dead by an ELN sniper in Río Iró, Chocó Department, Colombia. [https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/otras-ciudades/choco-muere-patrullero-de-la-policia-que-re

A heist at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, results in the loss of valuable Dacian gold and silver

2025 Drents Museum heist — A heist at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, results in the loss of valuable Dacian gold and silver artifacts, including the Helmet of Coțofenești. [https://www.dutchnews.nl

Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara defeat Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 6–7 (16–18), 7–6 (7–5), 6–3, in

2025 Australian Open — Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara defeat Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 6–7 (16–18), 7–6 (7–5), 6–3, in the men's doubles final to win their first Australian Open title and th

Israeli forces open fire on a crowd of displaced Palestinians waiting at the Netzarim Corridor, killing two

2025 Gaza war ceasefire — Israeli forces open fire on a crowd of displaced Palestinians waiting at the Netzarim Corridor, killing two people and wounding seven others, including a child. Israeli authorities

Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend defeats Hsieh Su-wei and Jeļena Ostapenko 6–2, 6–7 (4–7), 6–3, to win

2025 Australian Open — Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend defeats Hsieh Su-wei and Jeļena Ostapenko 6–2, 6–7 (4–7), 6–3, to win the women's doubles final title

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages, including Naama Levy, in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, including

2025 Gaza war ceasefire — Hamas frees four Israeli hostages, including Naama Levy, in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, including 121 people serving life sentences after being convicted of carrying ou

Israel accuses Hamas of violating the deal by failing to release female civilians, including Arbel Yehud,

2025 Gaza war ceasefire — Israel accuses Hamas of violating the deal by failing to release female civilians, including Arbel Yehud, before female soldiers. As a result, Israel blocks Palestinians from retur

Thirteen peacekeepers, including nine from South Africa, three from Malawi and one from Uruguay, are killed

M23 offensive — Thirteen peacekeepers, including nine from South Africa, three from Malawi and one from Uruguay, are killed as fighting intensifies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between

At least thirteen Islamic State militants are allegedly killed in heavy fighting as Puntland forces claim

Somali Civil War — At least thirteen Islamic State militants are allegedly killed in heavy fighting as Puntland forces claim they successfully took over the towns of Turmasaale and Janno-Jiifta in th

A Ukrainian drone strike targets an oil refinery in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, in one of the largest Ukrainian

Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — A Ukrainian drone strike targets an oil refinery in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, in one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia of the conflict to date. The Russian military

The Colombian National Army and National Police begin offensive operations across eleven municipios of the

Catatumbo campaign — The Colombian National Army and National Police begin offensive operations across eleven municipios of the Catatumbo region. [https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/conflicto-y-narcotra

I'm Still Here becomes the first Brazilian film to be nominated for Best Picture, while Karla Sofía Gascón

97th Academy Awards — I'm Still Here becomes the first Brazilian film to be nominated for Best Picture, while Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for Best Act

The Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship department announces a limit of 437,000 study permits for

Canadian economic crisis — The Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship department announces a limit of 437,000 study permits for 2025, a 10% reduction from 2024, as part of efforts to address pressure