https://santiagochronicle.com/c/world World en-CL https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-28-odesa-faces-sustained-strikes-as-russia-shifts-pressure-back-toward-th https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-28-odesa-faces-sustained-strikes-as-russia-shifts-pressure-back-toward-th 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. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-28-trump-threatens-cuba-as-report-says-he-is-weighing-a-total-blockade-on https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-28-trump-threatens-cuba-as-report-says-he-is-weighing-a-total-blockade-on 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. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:12:19 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-28-iran-appears-to-ease-a-sweeping-internet-blackout-as-pressure-and-cost https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-28-iran-appears-to-ease-a-sweeping-internet-blackout-as-pressure-and-cost 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. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:07:12 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-marks-return-of-last-hostage-s-remains-as-gaza-ceasefire-enters https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-marks-return-of-last-hostage-s-remains-as-gaza-ceasefire-enters 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:44 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-marks-return-of-the-last-hostage-s-remains-closing-a-painful-ch https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-marks-return-of-the-last-hostage-s-remains-closing-a-painful-ch 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:07 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-marks-return-of-final-hostage-remains-as-gaza-ceasefire-enters- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-marks-return-of-final-hostage-remains-as-gaza-ceasefire-enters- 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:34 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-icc-judges-rule-rodrigo-duterte-fit-to-stand-trial-clearing-way-for-ne https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-27-icc-judges-rule-rodrigo-duterte-fit-to-stand-trial-clearing-way-for-ne 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.” Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-india-marks-republic-day-with-parade-at-kartavya-path-and-eu-leaders-a https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-india-marks-republic-day-with-parade-at-kartavya-path-and-eu-leaders-a 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:17 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-world-leaders-leave-davos-with-trade-and-security-tensions-still-unres https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-world-leaders-leave-davos-with-trade-and-security-tensions-still-unres 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:41 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:10 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-u-k-police-arrest-dozens-at-london-jail-protest-calling-for-release-of https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-u-k-police-arrest-dozens-at-london-jail-protest-calling-for-release-of 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:02 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-as-partners-push-to-expand-u-s-a https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-as-partners-push-to-expand-u-s-a 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:23 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-to-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with-no- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-to-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with-no- Ethiopia announced it has ended its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak after completing the 42-day monitoring period without new confirmed cases. Health authorities and the WHO cited intensified surveillance, contact tracing, and infection-control steps as key to stopping transmission. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:37 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-uk-police-arrest-86-after-protest-group-breaches-wormwood-scrubs-priso https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-uk-police-arrest-86-after-protest-group-breaches-wormwood-scrubs-priso British police arrested 86 people after protesters supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike entered the grounds of HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London. Authorities said the group refused to leave and interfered with prison operations. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:42:51 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-israel-confirms-return-of-remains-of-last-gaza-hostage-rafah-crossing- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-israel-confirms-return-of-remains-of-last-gaza-hostage-rafah-crossing- Israel confirmed the recovery and identification of the last hostage held in Gaza from the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. The development is tied to a U.S.-backed ceasefire framework and is set to trigger steps including a partial reopening of the Rafah crossing. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:18 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-london-police-arrest-86-after-protesters-breach-wormwood-scrubs-prison https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-london-police-arrest-86-after-protesters-breach-wormwood-scrubs-prison Police say demonstrators supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike entered prison grounds, refused to leave, and blocked staff access. Authorities said the group did not breach security beyond restricted areas, but arrests were made on suspicion of aggravated trespass. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:53 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-at-least-25-killed-in-eastern-congo-attack-blamed-on-islamic-state-lin https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-at-least-25-killed-in-eastern-congo-attack-blamed-on-islamic-state-lin A local rights group in Ituri province says the Allied Democratic Force carried out a deadly raid in the village of Apakulu, burning some victims alive and shooting others as violence surges in eastern Congo. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:32 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-uk-arrests-reported-at-london-jail-protest-as-activists-demand-release https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-uk-arrests-reported-at-london-jail-protest-as-activists-demand-release Police in the United Kingdom arrested dozens of protesters outside a London jail during demonstrations calling for the release of Palestine Action prisoners, including a young detainee reported to have resumed a hunger strike. The case highlights intensifying legal and political battles over protest movements and counterterror laws. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:11 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-venezuela-frees-at-least-80-people-labeled-political-prisoners-rights- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-26-venezuela-frees-at-least-80-people-labeled-political-prisoners-rights- A Venezuelan rights organization reported that at least 80 people it considers political prisoners were released on Sunday as part of a continuing process. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has said hundreds have been freed, while the rights group has tracked a smaller number and called for outside verification of the release lists. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:55 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-netanyahu-rejects-request-for-israel-s-president-to-attend-trump-board https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-netanyahu-rejects-request-for-israel-s-president-to-attend-trump-board Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined a White House request that Israeli President Isaac Herzog attend the launch ceremony for President Donald Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” at Davos, signaling friction even as ceasefire implementation efforts continue. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:30 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-pressure-campaign-strains-alliances-and-complicates- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-pressure-campaign-strains-alliances-and-complicates- U.S. efforts to expand a Gaza ceasefire oversight initiative face skepticism from European partners as Trump’s Greenland rhetoric and tariff threats intensify diplomatic friction and raise doubts about Washington’s priorities. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-completes-final-phase-of-multi-stage-election-amid-continuing- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-completes-final-phase-of-multi-stage-election-amid-continuing- Myanmar’s election process reaches its final phase on Jan. 25, 2026, as the country remains under military-led governance and faces ongoing instability. The vote is being held in stages after repeated delays. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:48:55 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-mexico-earthquake-kills-two-and-injures-dozens-damaging-buildings-and- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-mexico-earthquake-kills-two-and-injures-dozens-damaging-buildings-and- A strong earthquake in Mexico’s Guerrero region left fatalities, injuries and structural damage. Emergency crews assessed impacted areas while authorities warned residents about aftershocks and the risk of additional damage to weakened buildings. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:43 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-syrian-government-announces-ceasefire-framework-with-sdf-after-january https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-syrian-government-announces-ceasefire-framework-with-sdf-after-january A January offensive in northeastern Syria escalated fighting across multiple governorates before a ceasefire framework was announced, including provisions tied to governance, security control, and future integration arrangements. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:00 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-u-s-envoys-press-israel-to-advance-gaza-ceasefire-s-next-phase-with-ra https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-u-s-envoys-press-israel-to-advance-gaza-ceasefire-s-next-phase-with-ra U.S. envoys met with Israel’s prime minister to push the Gaza ceasefire into its second phase, centered on steps such as reopening Rafah and advancing discussions on monitoring and troop withdrawals. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:00 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-witnesses-describe-deadly-crackdown-in-iran-s-rasht-during-january-pro https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-witnesses-describe-deadly-crackdown-in-iran-s-rasht-during-january-pro Witness accounts and visual evidence reviewed by a major U.S. newspaper describe security forces firing on protesters in Rasht amid nationwide unrest and communications blackouts. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:30 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-analysis-satellite-imagery-suggests-a-fast-targeted-u-s-operation-in-c https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-analysis-satellite-imagery-suggests-a-fast-targeted-u-s-operation-in-c A Washington think tank reviewed satellite imagery and emerging details about a January 2026 U.S. special-operations mission in Venezuela, describing evidence consistent with a rapid, focused strike rather than a broad bombing campaign. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:58 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-ukraine-and-russia-set-a-second-round-of-direct-talks-as-attacks-conti https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-ukraine-and-russia-set-a-second-round-of-direct-talks-as-attacks-conti Ukraine and Russia have agreed to meet again for face-to-face discussions on February 1 in Abu Dhabi, even as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities and European authorities scrutinize vessels suspected of helping Moscow evade sanctions. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:18 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-ukraine-and-russia-agree-to-more-direct-talks-as-strikes-hit-kyiv-and- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-ukraine-and-russia-agree-to-more-direct-talks-as-strikes-hit-kyiv-and- Ukraine and Russia are preparing for another round of direct, U.S.-mediated talks after discussions in Abu Dhabi continued despite a major Russian drone-and-missile attack. Kyiv called the strikes a deliberate attempt to pressure diplomacy, while Washington described the talks as progress toward ending the war. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:47 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-with-europe-s-far-right-allies https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-with-europe-s-far-right-allies Europe’s nationalist right—often friendly to Trump’s politics—has criticized his pressure campaign over Greenland, exposing fractures inside the trans-Atlantic populist alliance. The dispute is also feeding debates inside the EU over sovereignty, trade and how closely to align with Washington. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:06 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-kosovo-detains-over-100-people-in-investigation-into-alleged-ballot-ma https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-kosovo-detains-over-100-people-in-investigation-into-alleged-ballot-ma Kosovo authorities announced the detention of 109 people on suspicion of electoral fraud linked to the December 2025 parliamentary election, focusing on alleged ballot manipulation in Prizren. The case underscores persistent concerns about election integrity and political pressure in the region. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:35 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-rattles-europe-s-far-right-allies-and-complicat https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-rattles-europe-s-far-right-allies-and-complicat European far-right parties that once celebrated ideological alignment with Donald Trump are increasingly uneasy about his push to take control of Greenland. The dispute is exposing fractures inside nationalist movements that prioritize sovereignty, and it is beginning to influence debates over EU-U.S. trade and political cooperation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:31 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-greenland-dispute-widens-as-russia-s-top-diplomat-says-nato-faces-a-cr https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-greenland-dispute-widens-as-russia-s-top-diplomat-says-nato-faces-a-cr Russia’s foreign minister said the push by the U.S. president to take over Greenland exposes severe fractures inside NATO, warning that the standoff could trigger infighting among allies. European governments have rallied behind Denmark amid rising Arctic tensions and continued political fallout. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:08:04 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-strikes-kyiv-and-kharkiv-during-u-s-led-peace-talks-hitting-pow https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-strikes-kyiv-and-kharkiv-during-u-s-led-peace-talks-hitting-pow Ukraine said a large drone-and-missile barrage wounded civilians and damaged critical infrastructure as negotiators met in Abu Dhabi. The attack knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and underscored the fragility of diplomacy amid ongoing battlefield pressure. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:04:09 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-davos-closes-with-leaders-warning-of-a-more-contested-global-economy-a https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-davos-closes-with-leaders-warning-of-a-more-contested-global-economy-a As the World Economic Forum wraps up in Davos, leaders and executives are weighing heightened geopolitical tensions and competing national priorities against calls for cooperation on growth, technology, and climate. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:21 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-ukraine-and-the-us-meet-in-abu-dhabi-for-peace-talks-as-winter- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-ukraine-and-the-us-meet-in-abu-dhabi-for-peace-talks-as-winter- Envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States met in Abu Dhabi in a rare three-way format as Washington pushes to accelerate progress toward ending Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion. The talks come amid continued Russian strikes and difficult disagreements over territory and security guarantees. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:37 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-davos-wraps-as-leaders-weigh-cooperation-in-a-contested-world-at-world https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-davos-wraps-as-leaders-weigh-cooperation-in-a-contested-world-at-world The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos concluded after days of sessions focused on growth, innovation, and geopolitical tension, as leaders and executives debated how to manage fragmentation while keeping trade and investment flowing. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:40 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-syria-extends-ceasefire-with-kurdish-led-sdf-as-talks-and-detainee-tra https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-syria-extends-ceasefire-with-kurdish-led-sdf-as-talks-and-detainee-tra Syria’s defense ministry says a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been extended, as both sides weigh a wider integration plan amid shifting control of territory and prisons holding Islamic State detainees. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:40:11 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-european-shares-slide-after-trump-tariff-threat-tied-to-greenland-stir https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-european-shares-slide-after-trump-tariff-threat-tied-to-greenland-stir European stocks fell as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats linked to Greenland, raising fresh concerns about transatlantic trade conflict and wider geopolitical instability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:52 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-syria-extends-ceasefire-with-kurdish-led-sdf-for-15-days-to-support-u- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-syria-extends-ceasefire-with-kurdish-led-sdf-for-15-days-to-support-u- Syria’s defense ministry announced a 15-day extension of a truce with the Kurdish-led SDF, framing it as a window for a U.S.-backed operation moving Islamic State detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq while negotiations and military tensions persist. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:05:44 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-s-final-election-phase-proceeds-amid-airstrikes-exclusions-and https://santiagochronicle.com/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-s-final-election-phase-proceeds-amid-airstrikes-exclusions-and Myanmar’s last round of voting is taking place under junta rule as conflict continues, opposition parties remain sidelined, and large areas are excluded from voting amid escalating violence. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:40:12 GMT