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Taiwan and the United States reach a trade agreement that would reduce U.S.

Canada–China relations — Taiwan and the United States reach a trade agreement that would reduce U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15% in return for promised Taiwanese investment in U.S. businesse

A high court in Seoul, South Korea, sentences former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for

Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol — A high court in Seoul, South Korea, sentences former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing justice and excluding cabinet members during his 2024 martial l

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim temporarily freezes all military and police procurement until

Corruption in Malaysia — Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim temporarily freezes all military and police procurement until compliance rules are met following an anti-corruption probe, while ordering a r

Twelve Balochistan Liberation Army gunmen are killed by the Pakistani army in an attempted hostage-taking at

Insurgency in Balochistan — Twelve Balochistan Liberation Army gunmen are killed by the Pakistani army in an attempted hostage-taking at a police station in Kharan District, Balochistan Province, Pakistan. [h

The United States Coast Guard boards and seizes a Guyanese-flagged tanker in the Caribbean Sea that had been

United States oil blockade during Operation Southern Spear — The United States Coast Guard boards and seizes a Guyanese-flagged tanker in the Caribbean Sea that had been sanctioned by the U.S. government. [https://www.theguardian.com/us-new

Frigidaire issues a recall for 330,000 mini-fridges for fire risks, after previously recalling 634,000 last

United States oil blockade during Operation Southern Spear — Frigidaire issues a recall for 330,000 mini-fridges for fire risks, after previously recalling 634,000 last year. [https://apnews.com/article/minifridge-recall-frigidaire-fire-haz

At least four people are injured and several buildings collapse following an explosion in the Utrecht city

2026 Utrecht explosions — At least four people are injured and several buildings collapse following an explosion in the Utrecht city centre in the Netherlands. Authorities suspect it to be a gas explosion.

French president Emmanuel Macron announces the deployment of additional military forces to Greenland after a

Greenland crisis — French president Emmanuel Macron announces the deployment of additional military forces to Greenland after a Defense Council meeting. [https://www.france24.com/fr/europe/20260115-g

Ugandans vote to elect their president and 529 members of parliament.

2026 Ugandan general election — Ugandans vote to elect their president and 529 members of parliament. [https://apnews.com/article/uganda-election-museveni-kyagulanyi-bobi-wine-8231b6ec57cf93cc67bcfd0ea4a46136 (AP

The members of NASA commercial Crew-11, who had been docked at the International Space Station (ISS) since

2026 Ugandan general election — The members of NASA commercial Crew-11, who had been docked at the International Space Station (ISS) since August 2025, land on Earth one month early following the first-ever medic

At least 19 people are killed and hundreds are evacuated across South Africa in flooding caused by torrential

2026 Utrecht explosions — At least 19 people are killed and hundreds are evacuated across South Africa in flooding caused by torrential rains in several provinces, including Limpopo and Mpumalanga. [https:/

Japan–Philippines relations, Territorial disputes in the South China Sea

Greenland crisis — Japan–Philippines relations, Territorial disputes in the South China Sea

Singaporean prime minister Lawrence Wong rescinds Workers' Party MP Pritam Singh's position as the de jure

2026 Ugandan general election — Singaporean prime minister Lawrence Wong rescinds Workers' Party MP Pritam Singh's position as the de jure Leader of the Opposition. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wp-c

Two people are killed when a construction crane collapses onto the Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon, Thailand,

2026 Utrecht explosions — Two people are killed when a construction crane collapses onto the Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, while the Thai government moves to cancel contracts, blacklist the same c

Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact to mutually allow tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food,

Greenland crisis — Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact to mutually allow tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food, and other forms of aid. [https://apnews.com/article/philippines-japan-

Yemeni prime minister Salem Saleh bin Braik resigns, and president Rashad al-Alimi appoints Shaea Muhssin to

2026 Ugandan general election — Yemeni prime minister Salem Saleh bin Braik resigns, and president Rashad al-Alimi appoints Shaea Muhssin to be the new prime minister. [https://www.jpost.com/international/article

Faraj Al-Bahsani is dismissed from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, becoming the last United Arab

United Arab Emirates–Yemen relations — Faraj Al-Bahsani is dismissed from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, becoming the last United Arab Emirates-backed member to leave the body. [https://www.newarab.com/news/ye

Fifteen people, including eight children, are killed by gunmen in a mass shooting in Ndu, Northwest Region,

Anglophone Crisis — Fifteen people, including eight children, are killed by gunmen in a mass shooting in Ndu, Northwest Region, Cameroon. [https://apnews.com/article/cameroon-attack-separatists-8fbd68

The price of gold reaches an all-time high of US$4,644.56 per ounce, surpassing December's previous peak of

2025–2026 Iranian protests — The price of gold reaches an all-time high of US$4,644.56 per ounce, surpassing December's previous peak of $4,383.76. [https://www.royalmint.com/gold-price/ (Royal Mint)]

The Swiss cantons of Valais and Geneva ban fireworks in indoor venues in the aftermath of the fire at a

2026 Crans-Montana bar fire — The Swiss cantons of Valais and Geneva ban fireworks in indoor venues in the aftermath of the fire at a Crans-Montana nightclub, which killed 40 people. [https://www.bbc.com/news/a

The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that 2025 ranks as the third-warmest year on record and

2026 Sikhio train disaster — The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that 2025 ranks as the third-warmest year on record and completes the first three-year period with average global temperatures at leas

Azerbaijan releases four Armenian prisoners convicted of offenses linked to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict — Azerbaijan releases four Armenian prisoners convicted of offenses linked to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as part of ongoing post-war normalization efforts. [https://www.reuters.co

The Garda Síochána of Ireland confirms that there are 200 active investigations into child sexual abuse

Sexual deepfake and illegal content generation on X — The Garda Síochána of Ireland confirms that there are 200 active investigations into child sexual abuse material being generated by Grok. [https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0114/1552972

Singapore's parliament votes to remove Workers' Party leader Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition

Sexual deepfake and illegal content generation on X — Singapore's parliament votes to remove Workers' Party leader Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition following his conviction for providing false testimony to a parliamentary comm