{"id":1167,"date":"2026-01-25T17:33:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/?p=1167"},"modified":"2026-01-25T17:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:33:37","slug":"world-news-for-january-25-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/world-news-for-january-25-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"World News for January 25, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. US climber scales Taiwan’s tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes<\/h2>\nA daring feat captured global attention as American free solo climber Alex Honnold successfully ascended the 508-meter Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without any ropes or safety equipment, drawing crowds of spectators and highlighting extreme human achievement in urban environments.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  2. Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests<\/h2>\nAnother fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has ignited widespread protests and outrage, with local leaders questioning enforcement tactics amid a series of similar incidents that have raised concerns over accountability and civil rights.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  3. From Greenland to Ukraine, Trump’s centralized diplomacy creates whiplash for allies<\/h2>\nPresident Trump’s direct and often unilateral approach to foreign policy has left key allies reeling, with abrupt shifts on issues like Greenland’s status and support for Ukraine causing diplomatic uncertainty and straining traditional alliances.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  4. Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win<\/h2>\nIn the final phase of Myanmar’s elections, the military-backed party appears poised for a dominant victory, with the junta leader brushing off international criticism and opposition claims of irregularities in a vote widely seen as reinforcing authoritarian control.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  5. Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Java<\/h2>\nRescue operations continue in West Java following a devastating landslide that claimed at least 10 lives, with teams searching for around 80 missing people amid challenging terrain and ongoing weather risks in the region.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  6. Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted on safety concerns<\/h2>\nEfforts to recover victims from a recent landslide in New Zealand have been temporarily suspended due to unstable ground and safety hazards for responders, prolonging anguish for families awaiting news.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  7. EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions<\/h2>\nThe European Union is preparing to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with Vietnam as global trade faces disruptions, aiming to bolster supply chains and strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  8. Russian air attack knocks out power for over a million Ukrainians<\/h2>\nA major Russian aerial assault has left more than a million residents in Ukraine’s capital without electricity, exacerbating hardships during winter as air defenses struggled to counter the barrage.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  9. Trump praises UK troops as brave warriors after widespread condemnation<\/h2>\nFollowing backlash over comments perceived as diminishing NATO allies’ contributions in Afghanistan, President Trump publicly commended British forces for their bravery in an attempt to mend relations amid transatlantic tensions.\nSource: Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n\n

  10. Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as \u2018constructive\u2019<\/h2>\nThe inaugural trilateral discussions involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States were described as positive and constructive by participants, offering a glimmer of diplomatic progress amid the ongoing conflict.\nSource: CNN<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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