India will host the second India‑Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on January 31, a decade after the first. The summit will focus on boosting trade, energy, education, culture, and diplomatic relations with Arab League countries.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in eight years. Discussions focused on easing visa rules, expanding trade, enhancing cooperation, and addressing global security and human rights issues.

A small passenger plane with 15 people on board disappeared during a domestic flight in Colombia. Authorities later located the wreckage near the Venezuelan border. All passengers, including a lawmaker, were confirmed dead, officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to travel to Israel in February following an invitation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit is expected to strengthen India–Israel cooperation in defence, security, technology and trade, reinforcing long-standing strategic and diplomatic ties.

US Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid during a Minnesota town hall. She is unharmed. Authorities are investigating the incident as possible assault. Lawmakers and public have strongly condemned the attack.

Russian drone attacks have killed and injured civilians across Ukraine, hitting residential areas and critical infrastructure. President Zelensky condemned the violence and called for urgent international support and swift diplomatic efforts to protect civilians amid ongoing assaults.

A 5‑year‑old girl in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally died after a banned kite string (Chinese manja) wrapped around her neck while she rode on a motorcycle with her father, causing fatal injuries.

At an all‑party meeting before Parliament’s Budget Session, the Telugu Desam Party demanded Amaravati be declared India’s permanent capital and suggested banning social media for children under 16 to ensure their safety online.

A severe winter storm hit the United States, causing multiple deaths, knocking out electricity for hundreds of thousands, and forcing thousands of flight cancellations. Authorities warned of hazardous roads and bitter cold, declaring emergencies in several states.

The UGC’s new equity regulations have triggered protests by students, who say the rules are unfair and confusing. A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a stay on implementation, alleging discrimination and poor grievance redressal mechanisms.