8^th January

Russia launched a large attack on Ukraine with 51 missiles, hypersonic and cruise missiles, and eight drones. All drones and 18 of the missiles were intercepted by the Ukrainian Air Force. At least four civilians were reported to have been killed, as well as 30 injured.

Israel assassinated Wissam al-Tawil, who was the deputy commander of Hezbollah’s Red Force. He, along with one other person, was killed by an airstrike on a vehicle in Majdel Selm, Lebanon.

9^th January

The United Kingdom announced that yesterday saw the largest attack on a Royal Navel warship in decades when HMS Diamond destroyed seven incoming attack drones.

Daniel Noboa declares a state of emergency in Ecuador following the escape of the leader of the Los Choneros, Jose Adolfo Macias Villamer, from prison. After this, the gang stormed the TC Television newsroom during live operations.

10^th January

New laws are being introduced to “swiftly exonerate and compensate victims” of the Post Office scandal, which involved hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses based on data the computer was showing, which was completely incorrect.

Chris Christie leaves the race for the next seat at the White House, making sure to take a shot at Trump on his way out. He said, “I am going to make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump to ever be president of the United States again.”

11^th January

The United Kingdom’s cabinet, chaired by Rishi Sunak, formally authorised military action against the Houthi militants in Yemen.

The Iranian Navy seized control of the oil tanker St. Nikolas.

12^th January

The United Kingdom and the United States launched missile strikes on around 30 locations in the region of Yemen occupied by the Houthis. This comes after multiple warnings by the international community for the group to stop attacking ships that are travelling in international waters.

Rishi Sunak was in Kyiv to meet President Vlodomyr Zelenski. During this visit, the Prime Minister promised £2.5 billion of military aid to Ukraine for the year. Items included in this deal are long-range missiles, air defence, and artillery shells. The two leaders also signed a UK-Ukraine agreement that assured Ukraine that the UK would provide military and economic support for the long term. Tying the two countries down to a deal.

13^th January

The U.S. strikes Houthis again one day after the joint mission by them and the United Kingdom.

William Lai Ching-te has been elected to be Taiwan’s next president, much to the disappointment of China, which has previously called him a “troublemaker.” This claims the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a third term in office, as millions voted for them in Saturday’s election. After the news broke, Beijing said that “Taiwan is part of China” and also called for a “peaceful reunification.”.

14^th January

It has been 100 days since heavily armed Hamas fighters made their way across the border and killed at least 1,200 people, including 360 at the Nova festival. Since these attacks happened, Israel has launched a major offensive in the Gaza Strip that has claimed the lives of 23,000 people. This offensive was in the beginning supported by major countries like the United States, but now the U.S. is saying the death toll is “far too high.” There is still no clear idea when this war will end, but one thing seems clear: Mr. Netanyahu has no intention of letting up anytime soon, which will easily cause yet more loss of life in a region for what looks to be a response that has now gone out of hand.

King Frederik becomes the new monarch of Denmark.

A volcano has erupted in the southwest of Iceland. Gudni Johannesson, Iceland’s President, has said on X (formally Twitter) that there is no threat to life. A new fissure opened up close to the town of Grindavik, which soon started to flow through the town, igniting some houses. The town was evacuated before the eruption.