Tuesday 27 January 2026

Conflict

Suspected armed gang members ambush a police patrol on the Guga–Bakori road in Katsina State, Nigeria, killing three officers and injuring two.

United States sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis

The United States begins releasing frozen Venezuelan assets under sanctions, as acting Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez confirms renewed diplomatic contacts between the two countries.

2025 Honduran general election

Nasry Asfura is sworn in as President of Honduras, succeeding Xiomara Castro.

Sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3

Philippine officials ground the fleet of passenger ships belonging to Aleson Shipping Lines, owner of the sunken ferry Trisha Kerstin 3.

Kharkiv strikes

At least five people are killed and two others are injured in a Russian drone strike on a passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine.

2026 Lugojel road accident [ro]

Seven people are killed and three injured after a minibus carrying Greek PAOK FC fans crashes on E70 in Timiș County, Romania.

Politics

In an overnight session, the National Assembly of France approves a bill banning social media for children under the age of 15. The bill will now go to the Senate for approval.

Disasters

Four Cuban nationals are killed and another is injured in a fire at an unlicensed migrant hostel in Balashikha, Moscow Oblast, Russia.

India–European Union relations

The European Union and India sign a free trade agreement, eliminating tariffs on metals, plastics, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products.

Crime & Justice

The Azerbaijani State Security Service announces that it has foiled an attempt by the Islamic State's Khorasan Province to bomb an embassy in Baku.

Gaza war

Israeli forces kill six Palestinians by shelling and gunfire in al-Tuffah, Gaza City, Gaza.

Disasters

Three people are killed and two others injured after a boat carrying 25 tourists from France capsizes off the coast of Muscat, Oman.

Iran–Saudi Arabia relations

Saudi Arabia bans the use of its territory or airspace for any military action against Iran.

Science & Tech

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announces that the Doomsday Clock has been set to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest it has been to midnight, citing rising global tensions.