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The U.S. State Department notifies Congress of a planned $8 billion arms sale to Israel consisting of

January 2025 North American storm complex — The U.S. State Department notifies Congress of a planned $8 billion arms sale to Israel consisting of air-to-air and Hellfire missiles, artillery shells, and other ammunitions. [ht

Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas is evacuated from La Roca Prison in Guayaquil following an

Capital punishment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas is evacuated from La Roca Prison in Guayaquil following an alleged assassination attempt. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/ecuad

The German government reduces funding for two Israeli human rights groups, Zochrot and New Profile, that had

2024–2025 Austrian government formation — The German government reduces funding for two Israeli human rights groups, Zochrot and New Profile, that had advocated for Palestinian rights and antimilitarism. [https://www.dw.co

Resurfaced videos show Syrian Justice Minister Shadi al-Waisi overseeing the execution of two women in 2015

Capital punishment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Resurfaced videos show Syrian Justice Minister Shadi al-Waisi overseeing the execution of two women in 2015 on prostitution charges according to Sharia. [https://www.newarab.com/n

Six soldiers and 34 Boko Haram gunmen are killed during a shootout in Borno State, Nigeria.

Boko Haram insurgency — Six soldiers and 34 Boko Haram gunmen are killed during a shootout in Borno State, Nigeria. [https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-borno-extremists-boko-haram-clash-237e12f721343e2125

At least 70 Palestinians are killed and 14 others are reported missing in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip — At least 70 Palestinians are killed and 14 others are reported missing in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. [https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/2025

A war correspondent for the Russian newspaper Izvestia is killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in Donetsk

Russian invasion of Ukraine — A war correspondent for the Russian newspaper Izvestia is killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-izvestia-says

Eastern Ukraine campaign, Journalists killed during the Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian invasion of Ukraine — Eastern Ukraine campaign, Journalists killed during the Russo-Ukrainian War

The Russian Armed Forces claims to have shot down eight American ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine and vows

Russian invasion of Ukraine — The Russian Armed Forces claims to have shot down eight American ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine and vows retaliation. [https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/04/europe/russia-retaliatio

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency for Kentucky, United States, amidst the upcoming

January 2025 North American storm complex — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency for Kentucky, United States, amidst the upcoming winter storm. [https://www.wnky.com/release-gov-beshear-declares-state

Myanmar state media reports that the ruling military junta will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180

January 2025 North American storm complex — Myanmar state media reports that the ruling military junta will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty marking the country's national independence day.

Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs announces the expulsion of 91 foreign citizens, including 25 who

2024–2025 Georgian protests — Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs announces the expulsion of 91 foreign citizens, including 25 who participated in anti-Georgian Dream and pro-EU protests. [https://tvpworld.c

At least eight people are killed and 15 others are injured in a fire at a market in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China.

January 2025 North American storm complex — At least eight people are killed and 15 others are injured in a fire at a market in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/4/fire-at-market-in-hebei-chin

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service and police announce an investigation into sightings of unknown

January 2025 North American storm complex — The Danish Security and Intelligence Service and police announce an investigation into sightings of unknown drones reportedly flying over Køge, Region Zealand. [https://www.dw.com/

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer announces his resignation after talks on forming the new post-election

2024–2025 Austrian government formation — Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer announces his resignation after talks on forming the new post-election coalition government between his Austrian People's Party, the Social Democr

The Taiwanese Coast Guard intercepts the Cameroon-registered container ship Shunxin39 after it was suspected

January 2025 North American storm complex — The Taiwanese Coast Guard intercepts the Cameroon-registered container ship Shunxin39 after it was suspected of damaging an undersea cable north of Taiwan yesterday. [https://www.t

Four teenagers are arrested in Yekaterinburg, Russia, for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in the city.

January 2025 North American storm complex — Four teenagers are arrested in Yekaterinburg, Russia, for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in the city. Two of the suspects are also accused of being involved in an arson atta

A fishing boat ran aground near Gageodo, South Korea after colliding with coastal rocks.

January 2025 North American storm complex — A fishing boat ran aground near Gageodo, South Korea after colliding with coastal rocks. Three people were killed, 19 were rescued. [https://nos.nl/artikel/2550531 (NOS)]

Another 75 Guatemalan Army troops arrive in Haiti, joining 75 that arrived yesterday, to combat escalating

Gang war in Haiti — Another 75 Guatemalan Army troops arrive in Haiti, joining 75 that arrived yesterday, to combat escalating gang violence. [https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/03/americas/haiti-gang-violen

Clashes between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army

East Aleppo offensive — Clashes between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army escalate near the Tishrin Dam in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. The Turkish A

U.S. President Joe Biden blocks a buyout bid by Japanese Nippon Steel for U.S. Steel.

Proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel — U.S. President Joe Biden blocks a buyout bid by Japanese Nippon Steel for U.S. Steel. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2vz83pg9eo (BBC News)]

The National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings across the central Great Plains and an ice storm

January 2025 North American winter storm — The National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings across the central Great Plains and an ice storm warning in Missouri, in anticipation of severe freezing rain and icing ev

Air quality technology company IQAir reports that Hanoi, Vietnam, has the worst air pollution of any city on

2024–25 Ethiopian earthquakes — Air quality technology company IQAir reports that Hanoi, Vietnam, has the worst air pollution of any city on Earth, with levels of hazardous small particles, known as PM2.5, measur

Egypt bans the entry of Syrians from all countries worldwide, except for those holding temporary residency

Egypt–Syria relations — Egypt bans the entry of Syrians from all countries worldwide, except for those holding temporary residency permits for non-tourism purposes. The ban also includes Syrians married t