A bridge in North Waziristan was destroyed by an explosion on Jan. 14, 2026, disrupting key transportation routes.

The FDA released AI drug development guidelines, with one AI-designed drug now in clinical trials.

Disney+ partners with UK’s Matriarch Productions for original series focused on underrepresented voices.

A cyberattack on Victoria’s government schools exposed student data, prompting system shutdowns and password resets.

Caledonia Mining's 2025 gold output met guidance, but Q4 production dipped due to lower ore and power issues, with 2026 outlook at 76,500–78,500 ounces.

Over 20 zinc dust containers with trace caesium-137 were offloaded in Manila after Indonesia rejected them, sparking concern despite low radiation levels.

In January 2026, TotalEnergies and Bahrain’s Bapco Energies launched BxT Trading to expand petroleum product trading in the Middle East.

Supreme Court rules Montana police lawfully entered home without warrant to prevent suicide, citing emergency exception.

Singer Letitia Cuney and partner Cheryl Pierre died in a December 2025 UK car crash; a man was arrested on drug and dangerous driving charges.

The U.S. apologized for wrongly deporting a legal resident student home to Canada during Thanksgiving.