Two four-storey buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, killing 19 and injuring 16; rescue teams continue searching for those trapped under the rubble.

Eileen Higgins became Miami's first Democratic mayor in nearly 30 years, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez, signaling a potential shift in Hispanic voter trends.

At a Pennsylvania rally, Trump touted his economic policies, claiming job growth and lower costs, despite high inflation and voter frustrations over living expenses.

Clashes between Thailand and Cambodia enter a third day, killing civilians and soldiers, as Trump says he will call leaders to push for de-escalation.

President Lee Jae Myung orders investigation into possible illegal links between politicians and religious groups, urging accountability regardless of party or rank.

UN reports 200,000 displaced, 74 killed amid M23 rebel advance toward Uvira; US and ICG urge halt to fighting and compliance with peace accords.

Chief Adviser Yunus announces early Feb 2026 elections, pledges to uphold human rights, support Rohingyas, and strengthen Bangladesh’s democracy and justice system.

Trump criticizes Europe as “weak” on immigration and Ukraine, pressures Zelensky on peace deal; Europe responds, saying its defense and Ukraine support are growing.

Kosovo charges three ethnic Serbs over 2024 canal explosion near coal power plants, raising fears of electricity shortages.

Russian An-22 military plane crashes near Ivanovo, killing all crew members; authorities launch investigation amid ongoing military operations.

Flavio Bolsonaro confirms 2026 presidential bid in Brazil, challenging Lula amid market concerns and political uncertainty.

Lithuania’s Social Democrats continue coalition with Nemunas Dawn despite its leader’s conviction for anti-Jewish hate speech and Holocaust denial.

Thailand rejects tariff pressure amid escalating border clashes with Cambodia, urging Cambodia to stop hostilities before resuming talks.

Lithuania declares a state of emergency after Belarusian balloons disrupt airports, requesting military support for police and border security amid hybrid threats.

Thailand and Cambodia clash along disputed border, causing deaths, injuries, and mass evacuations as fighting spreads to new areas.

Two Chinese men charged in the U.S. for trying to smuggle $160M worth of Nvidia chips to China, violating AI technology export controls.

U.S. cuts tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%, retroactive to Nov 14; Swiss firms plan $200B investment in U.S. by 2028 under new trade deal.

Czech President appoints billionaire Andrej Babis as PM; new cabinet features far-right parties, with EU relations, Ukraine aid, and corruption under scrutiny.

Two-thirds of German engineering firms expect U.S. tariffs to reduce revenue, with nearly half forecasting losses over 10%, according to a VDMA survey.

China and Russia carry out 10th joint air patrol over East China Sea and western Pacific; South Korea scrambles jets amid rising regional tensions.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 160 after final search; seven high-rises destroyed, investigations continue amid safety concerns.

Fire at Jakarta office building kills 20, spreads across seven floors; Terra Drone Indonesia staff affected, rescue operations and investigation underway.

Tanzania deploys police and army in Dar es Salaam to block Independence Day protests amid post-election violence, with the U.N. reporting hundreds killed.

ICC sentences Darfur Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb to 20 years for war crimes, marking the first ICC conviction related to the 2003 Darfur conflict.

UNHCR warns Sudan’s militia advances may trigger a new refugee exodus; millions are displaced, aid is scarce, and civilians face extreme danger.

A fire at a 7-storey Terra Drone Indonesia office killed 13, with others trapped. Firefighters continue evacuations; cause unknown, Kompas TV reports.

Two more Cambodian civilians killed by Thai forces as border clashes intensify; both nations accuse each other of aggression, leaving thousands in shelters.

Australia will block children under 16 from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook starting Wednesday, becoming the first nation with such strict age rules.

A 7.5-magnitude quake struck northeastern Japan, injuring 30 and prompting 90,000 evacuations. Tsunami warnings were lifted after minor waves were observed.

DR Congo's Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating U.S.-brokered peace deal as M23 rebels seize villages; U.S. urges restraint amid escalating violence.