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Two Americans freed in Taliban swap brokered by Qatar
The deal released Ryan Corbett and William McKenty while leaving two other Americans still in Taliban custody.
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Air strike on hospital in Sudan kills patients and staff in attack on Khartoum facility
A strike on a hospital in Sudan has added to the toll from fighting around Khartoum, with medics and local officials reporting casualties inside the facility.
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Israeli raid in Jenin leaves at least 10 dead as West Bank violence rises
Israeli forces launched a major operation in the Jenin area of the West Bank, leaving at least 10 Palestinians dead and more than 35 wounded, according to Palestinian health officials.
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Tel Aviv stabbing leaves four injured as Shin Bet faces scrutiny over attacker’s entry
Israeli emergency services said four people were hurt in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, while security officials opened an investigation into how the attacker was allowed into the country.
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Russia reports drone attacks on Tatarstan as flights are halted in Kazan
Air traffic restrictions, industrial-site claims and competing battlefield narratives made the Kazan attack part of a larger overnight exchange.
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Colombia sends troops as guerrilla violence drives tens of thousands from their homes
President Gustavo Petro declared emergency measures after fighting between armed groups killed at least 100 people and displaced almost 20,000.
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Colombia declares war on guerrillas as Catatumbo death toll tops 100
The Guardian reported that fighting in Catatumbo had killed more than 100 people, prompting Colombia's government to vow a war against leftwing guerrillas.
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First hostage and prisoner releases mark start of Gaza ceasefire
Israel said 90 Palestinian prisoners had been freed after Hamas released three hostages, signaling the first exchange under the new truce.
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Colombia violence in Catatumbo kills more than 80, displaces thousands
A wave of attacks blamed on the ELN and its fight with FARC dissidents has left dozens dead, at least three kidnapped and a border region scrambling to move civilians to safety.
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Israel advances ceasefire-hostage deal as Gaza truce is set to begin
CNN reported that the long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was due to take effect the following day.
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Iranian Court Shooting Kills Two Judges in Tehran
Two judges were killed and a third judge and a bodyguard were wounded when a gunman opened fire outside Iran's Supreme Court in Tehran on January 18, 2025.
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Russian drone and missile strike kills six in Kyiv and southern Ukraine
A combined Russian strike on Kyiv and attacks elsewhere in Ukraine killed six people and injured others as air defenses were activated across the capital.
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Ghana soldiers kill at least seven after clash at Obuasi gold mine
Ghana’s military said troops killed seven people it described as illegal miners after a confrontation at the Obuasi gold mine in Ashanti region.
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Iran and Russia sign 20-year strategic partnership treaty in Moscow
The pact deepens cooperation across energy, security and technology while leaving key military details for later agreements.
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Israel ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal as hostage exchange plan takes shape
The government approved the first phase of a truce that will trade hostages for prisoners and begin a six-week pause in fighting.
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India intensifies crackdown in Chhattisgarh after 12 Maoists killed
Al Jazeera reported that Indian security forces killed at least 12 Maoist rebels during an operation in Bijapur district.
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South Sudan curfew after revenge attacks on Sudanese residents
2025-01-17 event: Police said three people were killed, seven wounded and Sudanese-owned homes were burned after viral videos of killings in Sudan triggered reprisals in South Sudan.
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Houthi leader says group will watch Gaza ceasefire and keep targeting vessels
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said the Yemeni movement would monitor the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas while continuing attacks on ships.
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Puntland forces say more than 40 ISIL fighters killed in mountain offensive
Reporting from the Eastleigh Voice says Puntland forces made major gains against ISIS in Somalia, including fighting that left more than 40 militants dead.
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Israeli strikes kill at least 82 in Gaza hours after ceasefire deal announced
Israeli attacks continued across Gaza after a ceasefire announcement, killing at least 82 people according to medical sources and deepening fears before the truce took effect.
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U.S. sanctions Sudan army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Washington has targeted Sudan’s army leader over his role in a civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
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Puntland raid finds foreign passport and bank cards as displacement mounts in ISIS campaign
Idil News reported that forces raided a hideout in the Bari mountains and that more than 6,500 families have been displaced by the offensive.
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Starmer Signs 100-Year Ukraine Pact in Kyiv as Air Raid Sirens Sound
On January 16, 2025, Keir Starmer signed a long-term security and economic partnership in Kyiv, pledging Britain would stand behind Ukraine for decades as war and uncertainty over U.S. support continued.
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Israel and Hamas agree to pause Gaza fighting and begin phased releases
Qatar said the sides had reached an agreement that would pause the fighting in Gaza and lead to the phased release of hostages and prisoners.
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