Saturday 1 February 2025

American military intervention in Somalia

U.S. President Donald Trump orders the military to carry out airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Somalia, targeting a series of cave systems used by the group.

American military intervention in Somalia

This airstrike is later confirmed to have killed ISIS leader Ahmed Maeleminine, a key recruiter and financier for the militant group.

Al-Shabaab insurgency in Somalia

At least 50 combatants are killed after fighting between Al-Shabaab and the Somali National Army and allied Ma'awisley militias in the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions of Hirshabelle state, Somalia.

2025 Omdurman market attack

At least 56 people are killed and 158 others are injured by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelling on the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Khartoum State, Sudan.

Battle of Khartoum

The RSF are accused of stealing ambulances, food supplies, and other civilian equipment in Khartoum.

Disasters

Two buses collided on the Benin–Ore–Sagamu Expressway in Odigbo, Nigeria before catching fire, killing 30 and injuring two.

Canada–United States relations

In Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby announces a ban on imports of alcoholic beverages from "red U.S. states". Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announces that the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation will remove all U.S. alcohol from its stores starting Tuesday.

Canada–United States relations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announces a Plan B, which includes potential tariff measures to defend Mexico's interests in response to Trump's tariffs on the country.

Canada–United States relations

United States President Donald Trump signs an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico.

Canada–United States relations

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces a retaliatory 25% tariff on all U.S. goods following Trump's recent executive order.

China–United States relations

U.S. President Donald Trump announces 10% tariffs on goods imported from China. China vows to take the matter to the World Trade Organization.

Insurgency in Balochistan

Eighteen Pakistani paramilitary troops and 24 Baloch separatists are killed in clashes in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Crime & Justice

In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on the Islamic niqāb takes effect, with women facing a fine of 20,000 som ($230 USD) if they wear it in public places.

Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Poltava, Ukraine, reportedly kills at least fourteen people and injures at least 17 others. A separate strike kills three police officers in Sumy Oblast.

Disasters

A fire at a retirement home in Bouffémont, Val-d'Oise, France, kills three people and leaves nine others injured.

2025 Gaza war ceasefire

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, including Yarden Bibas. At the same time, Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners, seven of which were transferred to Egypt prior to their deportation.

Gaza war

The Rafah Border Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is reopened for the first time since Israel captured it nearly nine months ago during the Rafah offensive.

Western Syria clashes

Gunmen kill ten people in the Alawite village of Arzah in Hama Governorate, Syria.