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U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela kill 80 and depose President Maduro
Venezuela has confirmed that **80 people**, including **23 military personnel**, were killed in recent **U.S. airstrikes** across the country, including Caracas. Venezuelan President **Nicolás Maduro** and First Lady **Cilia Flores** were captured by U.S. forces and flown out of the country, with Vice President **Delcy Rodríguez** installed as acting president, marking a major escalation in U.S.–Latin America relations.
Russia launches massive, nuclear-capable missile strike on Ukraine
Russia carried out a **large-scale strike** on Ukrainian infrastructure, using the **Oreshnik** system and other missiles in what Moscow calls retaliation for a late‑2025 Ukrainian attack on President Putin’s residence. ABC News reports Russia used at least one **nuclear‑capable missile** in a “massive strike” that heavily hit **Kyiv**, damaging around **40 facilities** and causing multiple casualties.
Syrian government and Kurdish forces agree ceasefire in Aleppo
After three days of clashes between **Syrian government forces** and **Kurdish fighters** in Aleppo that left several people dead and wounded, Syria’s Defense Ministry has announced a **ceasefire**. The truce follows intense urban fighting and aims to stabilize front lines in a city that remains strategically critical in the long-running Syrian conflict.
Deadly Kyiv attack among top European stories as civilian toll rises
European outlets highlight the **deadly Russian attack on Kyiv** as one of the day’s main stories, emphasizing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Euronews lists the strike, along with developments in Venezuela and a U.S. police shooting case, as central to the current international news agenda.
Guerrero, Mexico hit by significant 2026 earthquake with casualties
A **2026 Guerrero earthquake** is listed among current global events, indicating a strong tremor in the Mexican state of Guerrero that caused deaths and injuries. The quake forms part of a cluster of recent disasters and accidents now drawing official and media attention in Latin America.
Allied Democratic Forces kill at least 15 in attacks in DR Congo
In the **Democratic Republic of the Congo**, the Islamist Allied Democratic Forces carried out **coordinated attacks** on three villages in **Lubero, North Kivu**, killing at least **15 people**. The assaults underscore the continuing insecurity in eastern DR Congo despite regional military efforts to contain the group.
Gaza war: Israeli strike on Khan Yunis camp kills four Palestinians
During continuing fighting in Gaza, an **Israeli airstrike** hit a tent sheltering displaced people in the **Khan Yunis refugee camp**, killing **four Palestinians**. Israel says it was targeting a **Hamas** position, while the incident has intensified concerns about civilian protection and humanitarian conditions in the enclave.
Lebanon advances plan to disarm non‑state groups including Hezbollah
The **Lebanese military** says it has completed the first phase of a deployment across southern Lebanon designed to **disarm non‑state armed groups**, explicitly including **Hezbollah**. This marks a significant step in a broader plan to reassert state authority along the border area and respond to domestic and international pressure over armed militias.
Israel authorizes long-delayed 4G rollout for Palestinian operators
Israel has authorized Palestinian mobile operators **Jawwal** and **Ooredoo** to roll out **4G services** in the **West Bank**, following management contracts with Sweden’s **Ericsson**. The move is seen as a long-delayed upgrade of Palestinian communications infrastructure and comes amid wider negotiations on economic and security coordination.
BRICS+ launch ‘WILL FOR PEACE 2026’ naval drills off South Africa
Navies from **BRICS+ countries** have begun **Exercise WILL FOR PEACE 2026** in **South African territorial waters**, running until **January 16**. The drills are framed as a peace and security exercise but also signal growing **military cooperation** and blue‑water capabilities among the expanded BRICS bloc.
Somalia probes alleged escape of Yemen separatist leader via its airspace
Somali authorities have opened an investigation after reports that the leader of Yemen’s **Southern Transitional Council** used **Somalia’s airspace** to flee. The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency is examining how the transit occurred and whether aviation or border procedures were violated in the process.
Ghana plans $935 million domestic infrastructure bond for roads
Ghana is reportedly preparing to raise **$935 million** through its first **domestic infrastructure bond** to finance **roads and interchanges**. The planned issuance is part of efforts to improve transport links and support economic recovery while managing a challenging debt and fiscal situation.