January 20, 2026

China Demands Taliban Protect Citizens After Deadly Kabul Blast Kills Seven

At least seven people, including one Chinese national, died in a blast at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul. China has demanded the Taliban protect its citizens and treat the injured after the attack claimed by Islamic State.

January 20, 2026

Israel Demolishes UNRWA Buildings in East Jerusalem Amid Legal Dispute

Israeli forces tore down buildings at a UN Palestinian refugee agency site in East Jerusalem, citing unpaid taxes. UNRWA calls the act illegal and a breach of international law.

January 20, 2026

Nigeria Police Reject Reports of Mass Church Kidnappings in Kaduna

Nigeria's Kaduna police have denied reports that gunmen kidnapped churchgoers Sunday. Officials call these claims false and spread by those seeking to stir chaos.

January 20, 2026

Palestinian kids' football pitch in West Bank faces imminent demolition by Israel

A football pitch for Palestinian children near Bethlehem in the West Bank faces demolition by Israeli authorities. Built without permits, the pitch is a rare play space for over 200 kids from the Aida refugee camp. Despite international support and a brief reprieve, the threat looms amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

January 20, 2026

UAE Rejects Claims of Weapons and Secret Prisons at Yemen's Riyan Airport

The UAE strongly denies allegations of weapons, explosives, and secret prisons at Riyan Airport in Yemen. It confirms a complete military withdrawal by January 2026 and calls the claims politically motivated and false.