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15,981 storiesThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raises the alert level of the Mayon volcano in Luzon
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raises the alert level of the Mayon volcano in Luzon to three, citing signs of magma intrusion and possible explosive activit
China tightens export controls on dual-use technology to Japan, banning shipments that could support the
2025–2026 China–Japan diplomatic crisis — China tightens export controls on dual-use technology to Japan, banning shipments that could support the Japanese military, following diplomatic tensions over remarks related to Ta
Three locals and a company employee are killed and five others are wounded in clashes between residents and
Afghanistan–China relations — Three locals and a company employee are killed and five others are wounded in clashes between residents and employees of a Chinese company contracted for ore washing by the Afghan
Israel authorizes Palestinian mobile operators Jawwal and Ooredoo to begin upgrading to 4G services in the
Communications in Palestine — Israel authorizes Palestinian mobile operators Jawwal and Ooredoo to begin upgrading to 4G services in the West Bank after they sign management contracts with the Swedish telecommu
Six people are killed and 46 others are injured after a bus and a trailer collide head-on in Kericho County,
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — Six people are killed and 46 others are injured after a bus and a trailer collide head-on in Kericho County, Kenya. [https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2026/01/six-killed-in-kericho-
Chinese police detain six members of the unregistered Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan,
Freedom of religion in China — Chinese police detain six members of the unregistered Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan, including its current leader, as part of ongoing actions against house churche
Coimisiún na Meán says it is engaging with the European Commission on the generation of sexualised images of
Sexual deepfake generation on X — Coimisiún na Meán says it is engaging with the European Commission on the generation of sexualised images of women and minors as the sharing of non-consensual intimate imagery and
Seven people are killed and several others are wounded in Aleppo, Syria after clashes between the Syrian
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — Seven people are killed and several others are wounded in Aleppo, Syria after clashes between the Syrian Armed Forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces. [https://www.reuters.com/wor
One person is killed and three others are injured after a bus collides with protesters in Jerusalem, Israel.
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — One person is killed and three others are injured after a bus collides with protesters in Jerusalem, Israel. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/teenager-killed-others-injured-after-bus
Ofcom announced that it had contacted X over complaints that the sites' AI took Grok was generating fake
Sexual deepfake generation on X — Ofcom announced that it had contacted X over complaints that the sites' AI took Grok was generating fake images of children being sexually abused. [https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/010
Venezuela confirms that 23 members of its military were among the 80 people killed during the American
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — Venezuela confirms that 23 members of its military were among the 80 people killed during the American airstrikes on the country, including its capital Caracas, three days ago. [ht

Five farmers are killed in a shooting attack by herders in Kwande, Benue State, Nigeria.
Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria — Five farmers are killed in a shooting attack by herders in Kwande, Benue State, Nigeria. [https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/07/five-killed-as-armed-herders-attack-benue-community/ ( Dai
Four Palestinians are killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced refugees in the Khan
Gaza Conflict — Four Palestinians are killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced refugees in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in Gaza. Israel claims it was targeting a Hamas target.
A bluefin tuna is sold for a record 510 million (US$3.2 million) at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, Japan.
Terrorism in Pakistan — A bluefin tuna is sold for a record 510 million (US$3.2 million) at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, Japan. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d0q16zvzgo (BBC News)] [https://apn
Extensive wildfires break out in the Patagonia region of Argentina.
2026 Argentina wildfires — Extensive wildfires break out in the Patagonia region of Argentina. [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jan/27/argentina-patagonia-wildfires-javier-milei-mapuche-c
Nestlé recalls selected batches of infant formula in several European countries after identifying a quality
2026 Argentina wildfires — Nestlé recalls selected batches of infant formula in several European countries after identifying a quality issue in a supplier ingredient that may involve the presence of the toxi
United States-mediated talks between Israel and Syria focused on reviving the 1974 disengagement framework
Israeli invasion of Syria — United States-mediated talks between Israel and Syria focused on reviving the 1974 disengagement framework resume after a several-month hiatus, with Syria pressing for an Israeli w
A Venezuelan decree authorizes a national manhunt for those involved in the American attack.
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — A Venezuelan decree authorizes a national manhunt for those involved in the American attack. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-orders-police-find-arrest-anyone-invo
Delcy Rodríguez is formally sworn in as acting and first female president of Venezuela following Nicolás
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — Delcy Rodríguez is formally sworn in as acting and first female president of Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's abduction and transfer out of the country. [https://www.reuters.co
Pakistani counter-terrorism police seize two tons of explosives and arrest three people suspected of being
Terrorism in Pakistan — Pakistani counter-terrorism police seize two tons of explosives and arrest three people suspected of being members of the Baloch Liberation Army and planning attacks with them. [ht
At least 14 people are killed in flash floods in Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi,
2026 Argentina wildfires — At least 14 people are killed in flash floods in Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. [https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/flash-floods-indon
International reactions to the 2026 United States strikes in Venezuela, Swiss neutrality
Israeli invasion of Syria — International reactions to the 2026 United States strikes in Venezuela, Swiss neutrality
De jure Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores plead not guilty to charges of drug
United States v. Maduro et al — De jure Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores plead not guilty to charges of drug trafficking and narcoterrorism in the United States. They will remain in
Uganda bans the live broadcasting and streaming of protests and violent incidents and restricts content
Censorship in Uganda — Uganda bans the live broadcasting and streaming of protests and violent incidents and restricts content deemed inciting or hateful ahead of the general election. [https://www.reute
Switzerland freezes all assets held in the country by de jure Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his
Israeli invasion of Syria — Switzerland freezes all assets held in the country by de jure Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his associates for four years, following Maduro's abduction and transfer to th