Japan’s PM Takaichi Sets Snap Election for February 8 🗳️
Japanese PM Takaichi will dissolve the Lower House on January 23, setting a snap general election for February 8 with campaigning from January 27.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election, Lower House to Dissolve Jan 23
PM Sanae Takaichi to dissolve Japan’s lower house on January 23, setting the stage for a snap general election at the start of the parliamentary session.
Trump Ties Greenland Takeover to Nobel Peace Prize Snub in Letter
In a Jan. 19 letter, President Trump said he no longer feels obligated to think purely of peace after missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize and tied it to his Greenland ambitions.
Spain High-Speed Train Crash Near Córdoba Leaves 39 Dead
At least 39 people died and 170 were injured when two high-speed trains collided near Córdoba, Spain on Sunday evening. Investigations are ongoing.
Vietnam’s Communist Party Starts Prep for 14th National Congress
Vietnam’s Communist Party held its prep session in Hanoi, approving rules, electing leaders, and verifying all 1,586 delegates for the upcoming 14th National Congress.
SDF Chief Heads to Damascus to Seal Ceasefire and Integration Deal 🤝
SDF leader Mazloum Abdi travels to Damascus on January 19 to finalize a ceasefire and integration deal, aiming to stabilize northeastern Syria and protect Kurdish-majority areas. 🤝
EU Eyes €93B Tariffs on US over Greenland Dispute
The EU is preparing €93B in tariffs against the US over Greenland threats, ramping up transatlantic trade tensions ahead of Davos.
Chile Wildfires Kill 18, State of Catastrophe Declared
Chile declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill 18 in Biobio and Nuble regions. Over 24,000 hectares burned, curfews in force and hundreds of homes lost.
Guatemala Declares 30-Day State of Siege After Police Attacks
Guatemala’s President Arevalo has declared a 30-day state of siege after coordinated gang attacks killed seven police officers. Security forces are now deployed nationwide.
Deadly train crash near Cordoba: 21 dead, dozens injured
Deadly derailment near Cordoba leaves 21 dead and dozens injured in southern Spain, prompting a major safety review on the high-speed rail network.