Armed conflicts and attacks

M23 Rebels capture the strategic town of Katale in Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Chimp Reports)

• https://chimpreports.com/drc-m23-rebels-capture-strategic-town-of-katale-in-masisi-territory/

Business and economy

Syrian authorities announce that Syria is to resume international flights to and from Damascus International Airport from January 7, for first time since the fall of the Assad regime. (The Guardian)

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/04/syria-to-resume-international-flights-at-damascus-airport