Armed conflicts and attacks

At least six people are killed, including three soldiers and three attackers, and 12 others are injured, including two other attackers, in clashes between a rebel group and the Chadian National Army in Korbol, Moyen-Chari, Chad. (Africanews)

• https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/chad-at-least-six-killed-in-fighting-between-rebel-group-and-armed-forces/ar-AA1UdQti?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=622b763577f34e6ec178c7436803012a&ei=40

Arts and culture

Adelaide Writers' Week in Adelaide, Australia, cancels its 2026 festival after director Louise Adler resigned and more than 180 writers withdrew in protest over the board's decision to disinvite Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-writers-festival-turmoil-over-decision-bar-palestinian-author-2026-01-13/

Disasters and accidents

At least 38 people are killed when a ferry strikes rocks and sinks on the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou Region, Mali. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/mali-boat-accident-dire-timbuktu-783e105afd038734d4bf1823dba5475c

Disasters and accidents

At least 19 people are killed, four are seriously injured and over 30 others are missing following a landslide triggered by hours of heavy rain in Walikale Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (AP) (Prensa Latina)

• https://apnews.com/article/congo-landslide-north-kivu-burutsi-c641e5b8280e90bc49430b83d090a62a
• https://www.plenglish.com/news/2026/01/14/search-continues-for-people-after-landslide-in-drc/

International relations

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates sign a free trade agreement. (The Star)

• https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/01/14/philippine-uae-free-trade-deal-hailed-as-first-in-manilas-middle-east-ties

Law and crime

Mexican police arrest six alleged Tren de Aragua members operating in Mexico City on charges of drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/mexico-venezuela-tren-de-aragua-trump-19cb1262524c69f62aeb71799199b932

Science and technology

Venezuelans regain access to the social network X after more than a year of blockage under de jure president Nicolás Maduro. (AFP via CP24)

• https://www.cp24.com/news/world/2026/01/14/venezuelans-regain-access-to-social-network-x-ending-maduros-yearlong-block/