Armed conflicts and attacks

The People's Defense Units and the Syrian transitional government accuse each other of ceasefire violations as reports of resuming clashes in the Kobani and Qamishli countrysides emerge. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/26/syrian-army-kurdish-led-sdf-accuse-each-other-of-ceasefire-violations

Armed conflicts and attacks

Israeli forces locate and repatriate the remains of Ran Gvili in the Gaza Strip, marking the recovery of the final hostage and the first phase of the peace plan. (CNN)

• https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/middleeast/last-hostage-gaza-recovered-israel-intl?cid=android_app

Disasters and accidents

At least 18 people are killed, 316 others are rescued, and 24 are reported missing when a ROPAX ferry sinks near Basilan, Philippines. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/26/ferry-carrying-over-350-people-sinks-in-philippines-killing-at-least-seven