Israel has launched new attacks in Gaza, breaking the existing ceasefire agreement. According to Anadolu Agency, three Palestinians were killed and six others injured in separate Israeli strikes on Sunday in Khan Younis in southern Gaza and the Shujaiya-Tuffah area of Gaza City. Witnesses reported that Israeli forces also targeted a building owned by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jabalia, injuring two people. Earlier, one person was shot dead in the Tuffah neighborhood when Israeli troops opened fire on tents sheltering displaced civilians. The report added that four pedestrians were injured in a drone strike in central Gaza City. Gaza’s Health Ministry stated that since the ceasefire in October, Israel has violated the agreement hundreds of times, resulting in at least 484 deaths and 1,321 injuries. Since October 2023, more than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, most of them women and children. The renewed attacks further undermine the fragile ceasefire and highlight the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where repeated strikes have caused extensive civilian casualties.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the reopening of the Rafah border crossing under the existing ceasefire agreement. He made the appeal during a meeting in Cairo on Sunday with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, according to TRT World. During the meeting, the two diplomats discussed bilateral relations and regional issues. A statement from Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said they reviewed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States and to enhance cooperation in political and economic fields. The talks also covered developments in Gaza, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and Egypt’s water security. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of implementing the second phase of the Trump peace plan in Gaza and highlighted the need to ensure Israeli troop withdrawal to facilitate rapid recovery and reconstruction efforts.

A military-backed political party in Myanmar has claimed victory in the junta-run national election, according to a report from Yangon by AFP on Monday. A senior official from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) told AFP that the party had already secured a majority, though he requested anonymity because preliminary results had not yet been released. The official stated that the USDP was now in a position to form a new government. The election was organized under the direction of the military authorities currently governing Myanmar. No official results or independent verification of the party’s claim were available at the time of reporting. The absence of published results leaves uncertainty about the scale of the USDP’s claimed majority and the broader political response within Myanmar.

Israeli Settlement Affairs Minister Orit Strock has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to take control of Gaza, dismissing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently signed ‘Peace Board’ as a “bad plan.” Speaking to an Israeli radio station on Sunday, Strock said the plan should not endanger Israeli soldiers. Her remarks came just days after Trump signed the peace initiative during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Strock opposed transferring Gaza’s administration to the Palestinian Authority, warning that such a move would come at a high cost. She stated that after disarmament and the defeat of Hamas, only Israel should have authority over Gaza. The second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement reportedly includes disarming Hamas and other Palestinian groups, withdrawing additional Israeli forces from the enclave, and beginning reconstruction efforts. The minister’s comments highlight divisions over post-war governance in Gaza and reflect ongoing debate within Israel about the future of the territory following the ceasefire process.

The Abu Amr family, originally from Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, has been displaced more than 17 times since the start of Israel’s offensive. They now live in a tent beside piles of garbage in Gaza City’s Rimal district, struggling daily against pollution, illness, and indignity. Sixty-four-year-old Sayada Abu Amr, who suffers from asthma, said she keeps her inhaler under her pillow to survive the stench. Her daughter-in-law Suraiya described the near impossibility of maintaining hygiene amid water shortages and shared toilets, leading to frequent gastric illnesses. Suraiya recalled that before the war, cleanliness was central to her life, but now she must live surrounded by filth. Her husband Salem said their children suffer from insects, foul odors, and contaminated floodwater that seeps into their tent during storms. The family has no spare clothes or clean water. Over two years of Israeli attacks have killed more than 71,000 Palestinians and destroyed or damaged nearly all structures in Gaza. Palestinians believe the destruction aims to make Gaza uninhabitable. A second phase of ceasefire talks is underway under U.S. mediation, but reconstruction remains blocked by Israeli authorities, leaving residents fearful that sanitation and water systems will continue to collapse.

Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have expressed deep concern over the killing of American citizen Alex Pretty by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. They described the incident as a wake-up call to defend the nation’s core values and urged citizens to speak out. Pretty, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot during a scuffle on Saturday, just weeks after another local resident, Renny Good, was killed in a separate shooting. The Trump administration claimed Pretty tried to harm federal agents and was armed, but verified social media footage showed he did not draw a weapon before being shot within seconds of being pinned down. President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota’s Democratic leadership for the unrest, while Pretty’s parents denounced the administration’s account as a “vile falsehood.” Protests erupted in Minneapolis on Sunday, with demonstrators chanting against ICE. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche called for a full investigation, and Republican senators urged cooperation with local authorities. The incident occurred amid “Operation Metro Surge,” which deployed thousands of ICE agents in the Democrat-led city, sparking growing voter dissatisfaction, according to recent polls.

At an election campaign event in Goaldihi Union of Khansama upazila on Sunday night, BNP-nominated candidate for Dinajpur-4 (Khansama–Chirirbandar) constituency, Alhaj Akhtaruzzaman Mia, stated that party leader Tarique Rahman was compelled to go abroad due to prolonged persecution and for medical reasons. He described the move not as fleeing the country but as a form of ‘Hijrat’, meaning migration for safety and growth. Mia argued that migration under oppression enhances knowledge and wisdom, asserting that Allah has sent Tarique Rahman back to Bangladesh with intellect and insight. He rejected claims by the Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer that Rahman left the country after signing a bond, saying such accusations were false. Mia also criticized Jamaat leaders for allegedly infiltrating ruling party organizations instead of joining street movements. He challenged opponents to produce evidence of their so-called ‘July fighters’, claiming that 450 BNP activists had embraced martyrdom during political struggles. Several local BNP leaders also addressed the gathering.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leaders have launched a two-day campaign tour in the country’s southwest region as part of the 13th parliamentary election drive. Party chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman is scheduled to address public rallies organized by the 11-party electoral alliance in eight districts. On Monday, he will attend rallies in Kushtia, Meherpur, Jhenaidah, and Chuadanga, beginning at 10 a.m. at Kushtia’s Shaheed Abrar Fahad Stadium. Before this tour, Dr. Rahman conducted campaign visits across eight northern districts on January 23 and 24. During the current southwest visit, he is accompanied by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, Jessore-Kushtia regional director Mobarak Hossain, Khulna regional director Muhaddis Abdul Khalek, and other local leaders and activists. The southwest campaign marks Jamaat’s second major outreach outside Dhaka in the ongoing election season, reflecting the party’s continued efforts to mobilize regional support through alliance-based rallies.

Israel has extended its ban on Al Jazeera Media Network’s operations and offices in the country for another 90 days. The order, signed by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and announced on Sunday, prolongs restrictions first imposed in May 2024 when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet voted to shut down the network’s activities during the Gaza war. The move follows a 2024 Knesset law allowing temporary closure of foreign broadcasters deemed threats to national security. In September that year, Israeli forces raided Al Jazeera’s Ramallah office, seizing equipment and documents. In December, the Knesset extended the law’s validity for two more years, a measure widely referred to as the “Al Jazeera law.” According to Al Jazeera Arabic’s bureau chief Walif al-Omari, Israeli authorities claim the network’s broadcasts harm national security. Al Jazeera has long faced Israeli restrictions, including threats to close its Jerusalem office in 2017 and the destruction of its Gaza building in 2021. The network has also lost several journalists in Israeli attacks, including reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022.

In the Chattogram-12 (Patiya) constituency for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Dr. Faridul Alam withdrew his candidacy on Saturday night to support Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) nominee M. Ayakub Ali. The decision was made at an emergency meeting of the Chattogram South District Jamaat office, where leaders confirmed that the move aimed to preserve the unity of the 11-party alliance. Although Dr. Alam will withdraw, the Election Commission stated that his symbol, the balance scale, will remain on the ballot as symbols have already been allocated. Earlier, the Election Commission had declared M. Ayakub Ali’s nomination invalid, prompting him to seek legal recourse. Following a High Court directive on January 22, his candidacy was reinstated, and he received his election symbol the next day. Dr. Alam had already begun campaigning before the alliance’s central decision to support the LDP candidate. Local Jamaat and LDP leaders said the decision was taken in the broader interest of the alliance, pledging to work together to secure victory for the LDP in Patiya.

Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez stated on Sunday that she has received 'enough' instructions from Washington, following the United States’ attack against ousted president Nicolás Maduro and his subsequent detention. Rodríguez made the remarks during a speech to oil workers in the eastern state of Anzoátegui. In her address, Rodríguez emphasized that Venezuelan politicians have already received sufficient directives from Washington and called for an end to foreign interference. She urged that internal disagreements and political differences in Venezuela should be resolved domestically without external involvement. Her comments, reported by AFP, come amid heightened tensions following U.S. actions against Maduro, signaling a call for national sovereignty and reduced foreign influence in Venezuela’s political affairs.

Large protests broke out in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretty during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Governor Tim Walz renewed his call for President Donald Trump to withdraw federal agents from the state, describing the moment as a turning point. Demonstrators gathered in the city center, chanting against federal immigration officers and vowing to continue until the agents leave. Vehicles passing by honked in support of the protesters. The Minnesota Department of Corrections rejected claims by federal officials that the operation targeted a man with a criminal record, saying the individual had no connection to state custody or convictions. Border Patrol Commander Graig Bovino stated that all agents involved remain on duty but have been relocated for safety. President Trump, in a social media post and later in an interview, praised the agents’ work and hinted they would eventually leave Minneapolis, though he gave no timeline. The University of Minnesota expressed sorrow over Pretty’s death, calling it a painful time for the community and offering condolences to his family and loved ones.

In Faridganj upazila of Chandpur, a road repair project under the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) has drawn criticism after the carpeting began peeling off soon after work started. Locals alleged that substandard bitumen and stones were used in the renovation of the Gridkalindya-Islamganj road, which cost about Tk 19.7 million for 2,700 meters of reconstruction. The project was supposed to be completed by December last year but began only this year, intensifying public frustration. Residents expressed anger and disappointment, saying they had long suffered due to the road’s poor condition and had hoped the new work would bring relief. However, the early damage has raised fears that the road will become even more dangerous during the monsoon. Following complaints, the Upazila Engineer and other officials inspected the site. Engineer Abrar Ahmad said the matter was being investigated seriously and that no irregularities would be tolerated. The contractor, Monzil Hossain, denied the allegations, claiming political opponents deliberately damaged the road. LGED Executive Engineer Ahsan Kabir confirmed that smaller, lower-quality stones were used and ordered the contractor to redo the faulty sections.

Clawdbot is an open-source, messaging-first AI assistant designed to operate directly within popular chat apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Slack, and Discord. It remembers context over time, sends proactive updates, and can trigger automations on the machine where it runs—either locally or on a low-cost virtual server. Acting as a personal AI gateway, Clawdbot routes user messages to AI models like Claude or ChatGPT and returns responses in the same conversation thread, creating a seamless, synchronized experience across devices. Unlike traditional chatbots that require users to visit separate platforms, Clawdbot integrates into daily communication channels, functioning as a background operator capable of summarizing tasks, managing schedules, and automating workflows. Its architecture allows users to maintain control over privacy and data routing, as the assistant’s logic runs on user-managed hardware. Installation is simplified through a one-line command and guided setup wizard, making it accessible to users with basic technical skills. The project’s open-source nature and flexibility have fueled growing interest among early adopters. Clawdbot’s design signals a shift toward assistants that act proactively within users’ digital environments rather than serving as isolated chat interfaces.

A severe shortage of LPG autogas has crippled operations at seven filling stations in Lohagara upazila of Chattogram. Since midnight on Friday, most stations have displayed notices reading “gas finished,” leaving thousands of transport drivers dependent on autogas unable to refuel their vehicles. The shortage, which has worsened sharply in the past 24 hours, has caused widespread disruption for both drivers and passengers. The crisis is part of a broader nationwide LPG shortage, though supply in Lohagara had remained relatively stable until recently. Now, filling stations across southern Chattogram—including Karnaphuli, Patiya, Banshkhali, Chandanaish, Satkania, and Lohagara—report having no gas available. Drivers have been seen waiting for hours only to leave disappointed. One CNG driver described the hardship of being unable to operate his vehicle due to the lack of fuel. Earlier, the Bangladesh LPG Autogas Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association warned that if supply issues persist, the autogas industry could collapse. The group urged the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply nationwide.