US Seizes Sixth Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Amid Rising Tensions
US seizes its sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker this week, ramping up pressure on Caracas just before President Trump’s meeting with María Corina Machado.
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Deadly clashes in Aleppo spark mass displacement
Two days of fierce clashes in Aleppo killed civilians, damaged hospitals and forced thousands to flee, UN OCHA warns of a growing humanitarian crisis.
US Suspends Aid to Somalia Over Destroyed Food Warehouse
US suspends aid to Somalia’s government after reports of a destroyed WFP warehouse and seized food supplies.
UN Warns: Violence in Sudan’s Kordofan Triggers Mass Displacement
Escalating violence in Sudan’s Kordofan region forced over 65,000 civilians from their homes in late 2025, with new clashes displacing thousands in early 2026.
Aleppo Under Curfew: Syrian Army Seals Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh
On January 7, 2026, Syria’s military enforced a full curfew in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, sealing neighborhoods and opening humanitarian corridors amid rising SDF clashes.
UN Raises Alarm Over Drone Strike in Eastern DRC
The UN’s peacekeeping mission MONUSCO condemned a reported drone strike in Masisi Centre, eastern DRC, urging independent verification and ceasefire respect as MSF treats civilians.
Over 1 Million in Gaza Urgently Need Winter Shelter
Over 1 million people in Gaza still lack adequate shelter amid harsh winter. UN agencies warn tents and tarps aren’t enough and urge Israel to keep NGOs on the ground.
Thousands Displaced by Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes
Tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced by ongoing Thai-Cambodian border clashes, many uprooted multiple times since July, leaving homes empty and fields untended.
UN Sounds Alarm as Winter Storms Lash Gaza Shelters
Heavy winter storms are battering Gaza’s flimsy shelters, threatening newborns and displaced families. The UN and partners are scaling up winter kits, flood defenses, food aid, and education support.
China Backs US Search for Missing WWII Service Members
China’s Ministry of National Defense will continue helping the US find service members missing from the 1931–1945 war, after agreeing on a preliminary cooperation plan for 2026.