At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Six others were injured in the strikes. The journalists—Anas Ghunaim, Abdul Ra’ouf Shaath, and Mohammad Qeshta—were working for the Egyptian Committee for Gaza Relief and were killed when their vehicle was hit in central Gaza near the Netzarim Corridor. The committee said they were filming a newly established displacement camp and that the vehicle was known to the Israeli military. Israeli Army Radio reported that the targeted vehicle’s occupants were allegedly using a drone to gather intelligence.

Separate attacks in central, southern, and northern Gaza killed additional civilians, including a father, his son, and another relative in Deir el-Balah, a 13-year-old boy in Bani Suheila, and a 32-year-old woman near Khan Younis. Two more Palestinians were killed in the north, according to Wafa news agency.

Palestinian officials accused Israel of repeatedly violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that began on October 10. Israel continues to restrict humanitarian aid into Gaza, where 2.2 million people face severe shortages of food, medicine, and shelter amid cold weather.

Spain’s largest train drivers’ union, SEMAF, has announced a nationwide strike following a series of train derailments that have shaken the country. The latest incident occurred near Barcelona on Tuesday when heavy rain caused a retaining wall to collapse onto the tracks, derailing a commuter train. The train’s driver was killed and four passengers were seriously injured, according to Reuters. Rail operator Adif reported a third derailment in the same regional network during the storm, though no casualties were reported.

Just two days earlier, a high-speed train derailed near Adamuz in Córdoba province, about 360 kilometers south of Madrid, colliding with another train and killing at least 42 people, including the driver. The back-to-back accidents have sparked nationwide concern over railway safety.

In a statement, SEMAF said it would seek criminal accountability for those responsible for ensuring railway infrastructure safety. The union had previously warned Adif in August about severe track deterioration, citing potholes, bumps, and power line imbalances causing frequent mechanical failures across several high-speed lines.

Former US President Donald Trump has unveiled details of a new international interim body, the “Board of Peace,” as part of his Gaza peace initiative, drawing both support and controversy. The board, reportedly backed by a UN resolution, will be chaired by Trump for life and aims to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction. Its executive members include former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, whose inclusion has been criticized due to his role in the Iraq war. Invitations have been sent to several world leaders, with some, including Vietnam’s To Lam and Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko, accepting. Permanent membership requires a one-billion-dollar fee, intended to fund Gaza’s rebuilding.

Critics fear the initiative could undermine the UN Security Council’s authority in global peacekeeping. While the White House insists the plan aligns with UN Resolution 2803, French officials and analysts have questioned its legitimacy and scope. The board excludes Palestinian representatives but includes one Israeli member and politicians from Qatar and Turkey. Israel’s government says it was not consulted, calling the move inconsistent with its policies.

The plan’s success remains uncertain as Gaza faces massive destruction, humanitarian crises, and fragile ceasefire conditions. Observers note that the board’s ability to deliver lasting peace will be closely watched.

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced that his country will not participate in former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Peace Board.” Speaking to reporters in Davos, Kristersson said Sweden would not join under the current text or framework presented. The initiative, according to reports, was designed to oversee post-war reconstruction in Gaza.

Several European nations have expressed concern that the Peace Board could attempt to replace the United Nations. Norway and France have already declared they will not join. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that while France supports implementing the U.S. president’s peace plan, it cannot accept any body that would substitute the UN’s role.

The refusals come amid rising tensions between Washington and its NATO allies following Trump’s announcement about incorporating Greenland into the United States. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation to join the board, which would include global leaders with Trump serving as lifetime chairman.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran will respond with maximum force if attacked by the United States. The warning came in an opinion column published Tuesday in The Wall Street Journal, as reported by Al Jazeera. Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s armed forces would not hesitate to retaliate with all available means if faced with a new assault, referencing last June’s Israeli attack on Iran.

The statement followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he had already ordered Iran’s destruction if the country attempted to kill him. Araghchi clarified that his warning was not a threat but a statement of reality, adding that as a diplomat and veteran soldier, he despises war. He cautioned that a full-scale conflict would be devastating, lasting far longer than what Israel and its allies in the White House might imagine, and would harm the broader region and civilians worldwide.

Last week, Iran reportedly closed its airspace, possibly fearing a U.S. strike, while Gulf Arab diplomats urged Trump to refrain from attacking Iran.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that North Korea is producing enough nuclear materials each year to build 10 to 20 nuclear warheads. He made the remarks on Wednesday during a New Year press conference, according to AFP. Lee said Pyongyang is not only expanding its nuclear weapons program but also rapidly advancing long-range ballistic missile technology aimed at reaching the U.S. mainland.

Lee warned that North Korea could soon secure its nuclear arsenal completely, which it views as essential for regime survival. He added that the country’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capability poses a major threat not only to the United States but to the entire world. He cautioned that if this threat goes unchecked, it could escalate beyond borders and trigger a global crisis.

The South Korean leader called for a pragmatic and effective approach to address the nuclear issue, urging a halt to nuclear material production, ICBM development, and weapons exports. He said he had conveyed this position to U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Since taking office in June, Lee has sought unconditional dialogue with Pyongyang, though North Korea has yet to respond positively.

Seven civilians were killed in a drone attack carried out by the YPG militant group in Syria’s northeastern Hasakah province, according to TRT World. The strike targeted a horse farm in the Al-Nashwa neighborhood, injuring several others, including women and children. The incident occurred as the Syrian government announced a ceasefire agreement with the YPG.

The YPG is identified as the Syrian branch of the PKK, which Turkey, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union classify as a terrorist organization. Prior to the ceasefire, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had declared a four-day truce with the Syrian government after consolidating their positions in the region. The ceasefire took effect at 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Syrian army.

The Syrian military further stated that, as part of efforts to integrate Kurdish forces into the state structure, the SDF was asked to nominate a candidate to serve as assistant defense minister in Damascus.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will join the proposed 'Peace Board' formed to oversee governance and reconstruction in Gaza. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office through social media. The invitation came from U.S. President Donald Trump, who initiated the board to monitor the ceasefire and post-war rebuilding process in the war-torn Gaza Strip.

According to the report, Trump announced the creation of the 'Peace Board' comprising world leaders to manage Gaza’s administration and reconstruction. He will serve as the board’s chairman indefinitely, continuing even after his presidential term ends. Permanent membership will be granted to countries contributing one billion dollars. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have already confirmed their participation, while invitations have also been extended to other global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The initiative aims to coordinate international involvement in Gaza’s recovery and governance following the conflict, though specific operational details of the board remain undisclosed.

The United States has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean region as part of sanctions aimed at restricting the movement of vessels linked to Venezuela. According to Washington, the action follows President Donald Trump’s blockade order. The U.S. Southern Command reported that the vessel, named Motor Vessel Sagitta, was detained without any confrontation for violating the quarantine rules declared under Trump’s sanctions policy.

In a post on social media platform X, the Southern Command stated that any oil leaving Venezuela must comply with legal and coordinated procedures. A video clip showing the operation at sea was also released. Since the blockade was announced in December, the United States has seized a total of seven ships, including a Russia-linked tanker intercepted earlier this month near Venezuela’s coast. The U.S. has deployed a large naval presence across the Caribbean.

President Trump has asserted that control of Venezuela’s oil will remain with Washington following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan authorities, however, have rejected these claims, maintaining that Caracas still controls its oil sector and that the state oil company is in talks with the U.S. over potential sales.

A helicopter carrying three people went missing near Mount Aso, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, on Tuesday morning. Local authorities said the aircraft took off from a zoo in Aso city at 10:52 a.m. local time for a 10-minute sightseeing flight but did not return. Later that afternoon, around 4 p.m., a police helicopter spotted an aircraft-like object inside the crater of Mount Aso’s Nakadake volcano, though it has not yet been confirmed as the missing helicopter.

The missing aircraft, a U.S.-made Robinson R44 operated by Takumi Enterprise, was on its third sightseeing trip of the day, with no issues reported on earlier flights. The 64-year-old pilot was described by local media as highly experienced, with about 40 years of flying experience. The passengers were a Taiwanese man and woman.

Cloudy weather was reported in the Nakadake area on Tuesday. Search operations were suspended in the evening due to conditions and resumed Wednesday morning. Following the incident, Takumi Enterprise temporarily grounded all its helicopters, according to Jiji News Agency.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that if Iran ever kills him, he has already ordered the country to be wiped off the map. He made the statement on Tuesday, January 20, during a public address, responding to threats from Tehran. Earlier, Iran had warned that if its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were assassinated, Trump himself would be killed, not just have his hand severed.

Iranian military official General Abdolfazl Shekarchi said any aggressive move against Iran’s leaders would lead to severe retaliation, describing it as a real warning rather than a slogan. He added that Iran would ignite fires across the world, leaving no safe place for its enemies. In response, Trump said he had prepared extremely strict orders, asserting that if anything happened to him, the U.S. military would erase Iran from the world map.

The exchange follows years of tension since the 2020 U.S. strike in Baghdad that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, after which Iran repeatedly threatened revenge against Trump.

US President Donald Trump described the United Nations as a 'useless' organization during a press briefing at the White House on Tuesday. He said a newly proposed 'Peace Board', created to end the war in Gaza and oversee the region’s reconstruction, could serve as an alternative to the UN. When asked if the board would replace the UN, Trump replied that it might, adding that the UN is not very effective.

Trump announced that the 'Peace Board' would be composed of world leaders and that he would serve as its chairman indefinitely, even beyond his presidential term. The board will grant permanent membership to countries contributing one billion dollars. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have already confirmed their participation. Trump is also inviting leaders of major powers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, to join.

The initiative aims to manage Gaza’s governance and rebuilding efforts following the conflict, positioning the board as a new global platform for peace oversight.

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on all Indian-registered aircraft for another month, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) announced. The restriction, which applies to both civilian and military aircraft, will now remain in effect until February 24. According to the PCAA, the ban covers all aircraft owned, operated, or leased by Indian airlines, as well as Indian military planes.

The measure was originally imposed amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Although a ceasefire was later brokered through U.S. mediation, Islamabad has not lifted the airspace restriction. The PCAA had previously extended the ban until January 23, maintaining it despite ongoing diplomatic contacts between the two countries.

The continued closure of Pakistani airspace has caused significant financial and operational strain on Indian airlines. Flights to the Middle East, Europe, and the United States are being forced to take longer routes, increasing fuel consumption and extending travel times by nearly three hours.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his firm position on bringing Greenland under American control, declaring on social media that the territory is extremely important and that there is no room for retreat. During a White House press conference, when asked how far he was willing to go in acquiring Greenland, Trump replied that the world would know in due time. His remarks have sparked renewed international concern, according to BBC reports.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the world is gradually moving toward a ruleless order, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the old global system is not returning. Trump is expected to arrive in Davos on Wednesday for several key meetings on the Greenland issue, assuring that everything will ultimately work out in America’s favor.

Greenland’s Minister for Industry and Natural Resources, Naja Nathanielsen, said that the people of Greenland were shocked by Trump’s comments and emphasized their desire to determine their own future. Analysts believe Trump’s tough stance is creating new diplomatic tension between the United States and its allies.

About 200 Islamic State (IS) detainees escaped from a prison in Syria’s eastern Hasakah province on Monday amid confusion during a control handover between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government. The incident occurred at the Al-Shaddadi prison, and both U.S. officials and regional sources confirmed the escape.

The escape followed a unification agreement signed on Sunday under which the SDF agreed to withdraw from two Arab-majority provinces it had long controlled. As part of the deal, responsibility for prisons holding IS detainees was to be transferred from the SDF to the Syrian government. Damascus accused the SDF of deliberately delaying the handover, while Syrian leader Ahmed al-Shara voiced dissatisfaction with Kurdish autonomy and hinted at dissolving the SDF leadership.

According to U.S. officials, Washington had been working with the SDF to relocate the most dangerous foreign IS prisoners to more secure facilities before the ceasefire. Following the escape, Syrian forces imposed a curfew in Al-Shaddadi and launched a large-scale operation to capture the fugitives.