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16,010 storiesThe new Government of Prime Minister Américo Ramos is sworn in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol — The new Government of Prime Minister Américo Ramos is sworn in São Tomé and Príncipe. [https://english.news.cn/20250115/62c12ba528404f3b923b3a6f6853de7f/c.html (Xinhua)]
U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the United States will remove Cuba from its state sponsors of
Cuba–United States relations — U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the United States will remove Cuba from its state sponsors of terrorism list as part of a prisoner release deal. [https://www.bbc.com/news/a
Moldova detains former Kyrgyzstan presidential advisor Aidar Khalikov, who has accused Kyrgyz President Sadyr
Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol — Moldova detains former Kyrgyzstan presidential advisor Aidar Khalikov, who has accused Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov of corruption and election rigging. [https://www.occrp.org/en/

According to two Israeli officials, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an
Gaza war hostage crisis — According to two Israeli officials, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, Qatar

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar Krai, which feeds gas
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar Krai, which feeds gas for the TurkStream pipeline, in a failed drone attack two days ago. [http
Twenty-six Islamic State militants are allegedly killed, including a female combatant and two soldiers, and
War against the Islamic State — Twenty-six Islamic State militants are allegedly killed, including a female combatant and two soldiers, and several others are injured when Puntland forces capture eight Islamic St
A general strike by Belgian unions to protest against government plans for pension reform occurs, with the
Battle of Khartoum — A general strike by Belgian unions to protest against government plans for pension reform occurs, with the work stoppages severely disrupting public transport in Brussels as well a
Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo hold a nationwide National Rally for Peace in the Philippines to express
Impeachment of Sara Duterte — Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo hold a nationwide National Rally for Peace in the Philippines to express their disapproval of impeachment efforts against Vice President Sara Duter
International Court of Justice President Nawaf Salam becomes the prime minister-designate of Lebanon after
Impeachment of Sara Duterte — International Court of Justice President Nawaf Salam becomes the prime minister-designate of Lebanon after winning an absolute majority of votes from parliament, while stepping dow
The Israel Defense Forces strike several Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, alleging that the targets violated the
2024 Israel–Lebanon ceasefire agreement — The Israel Defense Forces strike several Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, alleging that the targets violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-say
The shelling of an area of Omdurman, Khartoum State, Sudan, results in the death of at least 120 civilians,
Battle of Khartoum — The shelling of an area of Omdurman, Khartoum State, Sudan, results in the death of at least 120 civilians, according to volunteer rescuers. [https://english.alarabiya.net/News/mid

AccuWeather releases a preliminary estimate of the total physical and economic losses caused by the ongoing
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — AccuWeather releases a preliminary estimate of the total physical and economic losses caused by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California of between $250–275 billion, a figure a

A judge in Peru dismisses charges of money laundering against Popular Force leader and former presidential
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — A judge in Peru dismisses charges of money laundering against Popular Force leader and former presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-ju

Venezuelan attorney general Tarek Saab asks for an arrest warrant and a red notice from Interpol against
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Venezuelan attorney general Tarek Saab asks for an arrest warrant and a red notice from Interpol against opposition figure Leopoldo López, who is currently in exile. Venezuela accu

Twelve people are killed and many others are missing in a landslide in Hpakant, Kachin State, Myanmar.
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Twelve people are killed and many others are missing in a landslide in Hpakant, Kachin State, Myanmar. [https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-jade-mine-landslide-e39761fcf484acf3ecc53

Israel–United States relations, Calls for a ceasefire during the Gaza war
Gaza war hostage crisis — Israel–United States relations, Calls for a ceasefire during the Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S.
Gaza war hostage crisis — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden discuss efforts to reach a deal to solve the hostage crisis as well as a ceasefire to end the war. [https://w
The Bangladeshi IEDCR reports the country's first case of HMPV in Bhairab, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.
HMPV seasonal outbreak in China — The Bangladeshi IEDCR reports the country's first case of HMPV in Bhairab, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. [https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/255169/iedcr-confirms-hmvp-case-in-ban

An Israeli security delegation arrives in Qatar for talks regarding a ceasefire deal and the release of
Gaza war hostage crisis — An Israeli security delegation arrives in Qatar for talks regarding a ceasefire deal and the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/top-isr
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock pledges €50 million in food, emergency shelters, and medical care
Germany–Syria relations — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock pledges €50 million in food, emergency shelters, and medical care to Syria following talks with the Syrian transitional government in Riya
Croatians vote in the second round to elect the president between incumbent Zoran Milanović and former
2024–25 Croatian presidential election — Croatians vote in the second round to elect the president between incumbent Zoran Milanović and former science and education minister Dragan Primorac. [https://www.thedubrovniktime
Foreign ministers and senior officers of Arab countries, the European Union, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and
Germany–Syria relations — Foreign ministers and senior officers of Arab countries, the European Union, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States hold a series of diplomatic meetings focused on Syria
Voters in Comoros elect the 33 members of the Assembly of the Union.
2025 Comorian parliamentary election — Voters in Comoros elect the 33 members of the Assembly of the Union. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/voters-comoros-head-polls-elect-33-seat-parliament-2025-01-12/ (Reuters)]

Officials say that the Kenneth Fire has been contained.
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Officials say that the Kenneth Fire has been contained. [https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/kenneth-fire-evacuations-in-west-hills-area/ (KCAL-TV)]
Ilza Amado Vaz unexpectedly resigns as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe three days after being
2025 Comorian parliamentary election — Ilza Amado Vaz unexpectedly resigns as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe three days after being appointed Prime Minister by President Carlos Vila Nova. The ruling Independent