🧨 Major Breaking News
  • North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of a diplomatic visit by South Korea’s leader to China — raising regional tensions. AP News

  • Deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland: 24 victims identified, including teenage girls, as silent processions honor those lost. The Guardian

  • Saudi-backed forces retake key cities in southern Yemen, marking gains in the long-running conflict. Al Jazeera

  • Controversy over U.S. action in Venezuela continues as Americans debate Trump’s announcement on capturing Venezuelan leaders. G. Elliott Morris+1

📍 Other Important Global Updates

  • Flights resume to Caribbean destinations after U.S. restrictions related to Venezuelan tensions were lifted. Miami Herald

  • Global snapshot & major trends: Last year saw significant upheaval from wars, economic disruptions and AI acceleration shaping world headlines. Anadolu Ajansı


📰 Other Notable World Events

🌏 India

  • India wins international recognition to chair the International Institute for Democracy & Electoral Assistance — praised as a milestone for its electoral process. The Times of India

🇧🇩 Regional (Bangladesh & Neighbors)

  • Bangladesh update: Major political figures meeting business leaders; electoral nomination developments reported. The Daily Star

  • Myanmar holds its first general election in five years amid ongoing conflict. India Today NE

  • Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years in a major corruption case. India Today NE