Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that Israeli forces have launched an attack in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and injuring five others. The ministry cited foreign news agencies, which reported that Israeli forces claimed to have targeted Hezbollah military installations during the attack. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to not using its territory for any military operations against Iran.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Israeli forces claimed to have recovered the remains of an Israeli hostage in Gaza. Israeli officials stated that all hostages held in Gaza have been released. US President Donald Trump announced in an interview that the US would summon agents from Minneapolis, citing the country’s successful efforts.
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, also held a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
A new law in Japan will restrict the entry of pandas, marking the first time since 1972 that no pandas will be allowed into the country.
The European Union has implemented a new law that prohibits the importation of Russian natural gas, effective January 1, 2027.
In occupied Kashmir, January 26 marks the annual shutdown and peaceful protests.
The Indian government has confirmed that 23 military personnel are among those missing and presumed dead in the landslides.
Emergency services aim to reach cities within 15 minutes and rural areas within 20 minutes during a state of emergency.
A severe blizzard has caused over 17,000 flight cancellations and left over 1 million users without electricity in the US.
US President Donald Trump claimed that the US used a secret weapon called “The Discombobulator” to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during his arrest.
A total of 100 people are under quarantine at home, while one patient’s condition is described as critical.
The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, with President Trump announcing a large US armada heading towards the Gulf, with a focus on Iran.
Iran’s Health Ministry officials stated that security forces opened fire on protesters, and ambulances were unable to reach the scene.
Ali Larijani’s daughter, Fatima Ardeshir Larijani, was an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota’s Medical School before her sudden departure.
A US citizen nurse, Alex Pretry, was killed in a shooting by ICE agents in Minnesota.
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mushtaq Ahmed, announced that a decision on Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup will be made by Friday or Saturday.
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to not using its territory for any military operations against Iran.
The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Shahbaz Saeed, has sent an official letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding the non-payment of federal funds.
BCCI’s Vice President, Rajiv Shukla, stated that they wanted Bangladesh to participate in the World Cup.
US President Donald Trump announced in an interview that the US would summon agents from Minneapolis, citing the country’s successful efforts.
The Wildlife Department in Punjab has arrested 57 smuggled tigers and 8 individuals in a single day.

