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Odesa has come under repeated missile and drone attacks as the war’s focus pivots toward Ukraine’s Black Sea region. The renewed pressure highlights the strategic importance of maritime routes and port infrastructure even as front-line dynamics shift elsewhere.
President Donald Trump renewed threats toward Cuba, arguing the island is losing financial and energy support it once received from Venezuela. The remarks came as reports said the administration was considering a sweeping move to block oil imports to Cuba, while Mexico’s president described her country’s decision to stop sending oil shipments as a sovereign choice.
Iran has begun partially restoring connectivity after one of its most extensive internet shutdowns, imposed amid escalating anti-government protests. Access remains inconsistent, with some services available in certain provinces while social platforms and many global sites stay unreachable. Analysts describe traffic patterns that suggest throttling and tiered access, signaling that authorities may be testing new control methods rather than ending restrictions outright. The blackout has also carried a heavy economic price, disrupting businesses and communications across the country as regional and international concern grows.
Israel said it recovered and identified the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza, a moment that carried emotional weight in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square while also shifting attention to what comes next in a fragile ceasefire. The development underscored the human toll of the war and the political disputes that still surround border access, reconstruction and security arrangements.
Israel said it recovered and identified the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza, and mourners gathered as a symbolic national countdown clock stopped. Officials cast the moment as both closure and a pivot toward harder decisions about the fragile next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and border arrangements.
Israel received the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage held in Gaza, bringing a painful chapter of the war’s hostage saga to a symbolic close. Attention is now shifting to the ceasefire’s next steps, including border-crossing decisions, aid flows and the far more contentious political and security questions surrounding Gaza’s future.
International Criminal Court judges have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, rejecting arguments that the 80-year-old’s health prevents him from taking part in proceedings over alleged crimes against humanity tied to the country’s “war on drugs.”
India celebrated Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with a ceremonial parade in New Delhi highlighting military and cultural displays, as two top European Union leaders attended as chief guests.
The 56th World Economic Forum in Davos ended with leaders and executives emphasizing growth and innovation, while geopolitical strains—especially among the U.S. and key allies—continued to dominate discussions. Panels focused on technology, energy security, and supply chains, but the summit highlighted how difficult coordination has become in a more contested global environment.
Ethiopia said its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak has ended after meeting the 42-day requirement with no new confirmed infections. Health authorities and international partners credited surveillance, rapid response and community measures for stopping transmission.
British authorities arrested at least 86 protesters outside a London jail during a demonstration focused on the release of Palestine Action prisoners and a renewed hunger strike by a 22-year-old activist, amid intensified debate over the group’s banning under U.K. terrorism legislation.
Nvidia put fresh capital into CoreWeave and expanded a partnership aimed at building large-scale AI data center capacity, highlighting the race for land, power and hardware to meet booming demand for AI computing.