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16,028 storiesEthiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
Ethiopia–Somalia relations — Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of a Turkey-brokered rapprochement to restore bilateral relati
A person throws a Molotov cocktail at the consulate of Venezuela in Lisbon, Portugal.
Lebanon–Syria relations — A person throws a Molotov cocktail at the consulate of Venezuela in Lisbon, Portugal. No injuries are reported. [https://www.euronews.com/2025/01/12/venezuelas-consulate-in-lisbon-
Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati and Syrian de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a meeting in Damascus,
Lebanon–Syria relations — Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati and Syrian de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a meeting in Damascus, Syria, the first time that the two countries have met since the Syrian c

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Jabalia, northern Gaza, kills at least
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Jabalia, northern Gaza, kills at least eight Palestinians and leaves 30 others injured. [https://www.middleeastmo
France places the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte on red alert due to approaching Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi,
2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — France places the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte on red alert due to approaching Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi, roughly one month after the French overseas department was devastated by
At least fifteen people are killed and 67 others are injured, including 40 critically, in an explosion at a
Al-Bayda gas station explosion — At least fifteen people are killed and 67 others are injured, including 40 critically, in an explosion at a gas station in Al Bayda Governorate, Yemen. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/worl
Six people are killed and eleven injured when a propane-butane cylinder explodes in a restaurant in Most,
Most restaurant explosion — Six people are killed and eleven injured when a propane-butane cylinder explodes in a restaurant in Most, Czech Republic. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/six-killed-explosion

Thousands of people demonstrate in Seoul, South Korea, to protest against President Yoon Suk Yeol as he
2024 South Korean martial law crisis — Thousands of people demonstrate in Seoul, South Korea, to protest against President Yoon Suk Yeol as he defies an arrest warrant from his attempt to institute martial law in Decemb

At least 12,000 people gather in Riesa, Saxony, Germany, to protest an Alternative for Germany convention as
2024 South Korean martial law crisis — At least 12,000 people gather in Riesa, Saxony, Germany, to protest an Alternative for Germany convention as well as the party's far-right views. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/20

The Russian Army says that it has gained control of the settlement of Shevchenko in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
Eastern Ukraine campaign — The Russian Army says that it has gained control of the settlement of Shevchenko in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/russia-ukraine-war/russia-claims-to-have-take

At least 939 CDCR inmates are deployed to fight the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County, California,
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — At least 939 CDCR inmates are deployed to fight the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, United States. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rwdjwglx2o (BBC News)]

The number of deaths in the California wildfires rises to 16.
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — The number of deaths in the California wildfires rises to 16. [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-wildfires-victims-rcna186989 (NBC)]

The Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes on a power station and two ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen in
Red Sea crisis — The Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes on a power station and two ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen in retaliation for Houthi drone and missile attacks on Israel, with pro-Houthi
Puntland forces fight against ISIS in the IL-Ameira mountains, stopping seven drones loaded with bombs and
Islamic State insurgency in Puntland — Puntland forces fight against ISIS in the IL-Ameira mountains, stopping seven drones loaded with bombs and removing ten landmines. The forces also destroy five ISIS bases. They cap
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms that 2024 was the warmest calendar year since records began in
2024 in climate change — The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms that 2024 was the warmest calendar year since records began in 1850, with the average global temperature reaching 1.6 °C above pre-in
Moldova's unrecognized breakaway region of Transnistria extends its state of emergency for another month due
2025 Moldovan energy crisis — Moldova's unrecognized breakaway region of Transnistria extends its state of emergency for another month due to an energy crisis following the suspension of Russian gas supplies. [
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is sentenced for falsifying business records, with judge Juan Merchan
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is sentenced for falsifying business records, with judge Juan Merchan ordering an unconditional discharge, stating that imprisonment or fines coul
Nicolás Maduro is sworn in for a third six-year term as President of Venezuela in Caracas.
Third inauguration of Nicolás Maduro — Nicolás Maduro is sworn in for a third six-year term as President of Venezuela in Caracas. The ceremony takes place under heavy security measures with the opposition boycotting and
The government of Venezuela closes the border with Colombia ahead of the swearing-in of Nicolás Maduro for a
Colombia–Venezuela relations — The government of Venezuela closes the border with Colombia ahead of the swearing-in of Nicolás Maduro for a third term as President of Venezuela. [https://www.lemonde.fr/en/intern
Russia financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring rejects requests to remove former opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Death and funeral of Alexei Navalny — Russia financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring rejects requests to remove former opposition leader Alexei Navalny from their state sponsor of terrorism list despite his death a year ag
Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen appoints foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg as acting
2024 Austrian legislative election — Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen appoints foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg as acting chancellor to succeed Karl Nehammer, who resigned six days ago. [https://www.
Denmark–United States relations, Proposals for the United States to purchase Greenland
Colombia–Venezuela relations — Denmark–United States relations, Proposals for the United States to purchase Greenland
International reactions to the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, United States–Venezuela relations,
Death and funeral of Alexei Navalny — International reactions to the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, United States–Venezuela relations, Sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis

Amid ongoing wildfires, authorities in Los Angeles County, California, United States, impose a curfew and
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Amid ongoing wildfires, authorities in Los Angeles County, California, United States, impose a curfew and announce the deployment of the California National Guard in order to prote

The United States Department of Health and Human Services issues a public health emergency for California in
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — The United States Department of Health and Human Services issues a public health emergency for California in response to injuries and mental health impacts caused by the ongoing wi