Armed conflicts and attacks

Yemeni forces and the Saudi Arabia-led coalition capture the al-Mahrah and Hadhramaut governorates from the Southern Transitional Council. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/4/saudi-backed-government-forces-retake-multiple-cities-in-southern-yemen

Armed conflicts and attacks

Cuba confirms that 32 of its citizens were killed during the attacks while carrying out missions. Two days of national mourning are declared. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/5/cuba-says-32-cubans-killed-during-us-raids-on-venezuela

Armed conflicts and attacks

Two Hezbollah militants are killed in a strike by the Israel Defense Forces in Al-Jumayjimah, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon. (The Jerusalem Post)

• https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/idf-kills-two-hezbollah-terrorists-in-southern-lebanon-amid-ongoing-disarmament-talks/ar-AA1TAHiK?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=ad7809993493467edbf5c0c286fdd291&ei=13

Science and technology

A technical failure in Greece's air traffic control communication systems forces authorities to impose a seven-hour nationwide ground stop and airspace closure, diverting aircraft to nearby countries and causing widespread delays and cancellations. (VINnews) (Reuters)

• https://vinnews.com/2026/01/04/greek-airspace-disruption-caused-by-air-traffic-control-communication-failure/
• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greek-airports-halt-flights-due-radio-frequency-issues-2026-01-04/