Armed conflicts and attacks

Three people are killed and others are wounded in Aleppo, Syria. The Syrian Armed Forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces blame each other for the attack. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/three-killed-aleppo-attacks-syrian-government-sdf-trade-blame-2026-01-06/

International relations

China tightens export controls on dual-use technology to Japan, banning shipments that could support the Japanese military, following diplomatic tensions over remarks related to Taiwan. (AFP via The Sun)

• https://thesun.my/news/asia/china-tightens-export-controls-on-dual-use-items-to-japan/

Science and technology

Israel authorizes Palestinian mobile operators Jawwal and Ooredoo to begin upgrading to 4G services in the West Bank after they sign management contracts with the Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-approves-upgrade-4g-mobile-services-palestinians-west-bank-2026-01-06/