Armed conflicts and attacks

Baloch Liberation Army forces launch a multipronged attack dubbed "Operation Dara-e-Bolan" on Pakistani security forces, capturing checkpoints and Pakistani bases in Machh, and attacking other areas, including Kolpur. (The Balochistan Post)

• https://thebalochistanpost.net/2024/01/major-offensive-in-balochistan-blas-elite-units-initiate-operation-dara-e-bolan/

Business and economy

The High Court of Hong Kong orders Evergrande Group into liquidation after the real estate developer fails to restructure a debt amount in excess of US$300 billion. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/china-evergrande-property-liquidation-order-7965ab1ec2f0208c53f9298daf8b9fd0

Law and crime

Police arrest five people for the deaths of six people found in the desert near El Mirage, California, United States, allegedly over an illegal marijuana trade. The victims were shot dead, with the bodies of four of them being burned. (The Guardian)

• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/29/police-arrests-bodies-desert-california