Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations The U.S. Justice Department finds former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo liable for sexual harassment. (The New York Times)
Police in Japan announce they have arrested who they believe to be Satoshi Kirishima, a member of the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front who has been a fugitive from justice for 50 years for his role in a series of bombings of companies. (The Japan Times)
The International Court of Justice rules that some allegations of Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip are "plausible" and orders Israel to take measures to prevent and punish acts of genocide, to protect Palestinians, and to allow in humanitarian aid. However, Israel is not required to end its military operation. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) (The New York Times) (The Guardian)
Israel–Hamas war UNRWA October 7 controversy The United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Italy, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany suspend humanitarian aid to UNRWA over allegations that some UNRWA staff members were involved in the Hamas-led attack on Israel. (BBC News) (CBS News)
The United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Italy, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany suspend humanitarian aid to UNRWA over allegations that some UNRWA staff members were involved in the Hamas-led attack on Israel. (BBC News) (CBS News)
UNRWA October 7 controversy The United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Italy, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany suspend humanitarian aid to UNRWA over allegations that some UNRWA staff members were involved in the Hamas-led attack on Israel. (BBC News) (CBS News)
Venezuela's Supreme Court ratifies a ban from seeking any political office for 15 years on María Corina Machado, opposition leader backed by the United States. (Le Monde) (The Economist)
2024 Saravan killings Three gunmen kill nine Pakistani labourers in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchistan province, near the Iran–Pakistan border. (Reuters)
Abyei border conflict Gunmen open fire against villagers over a suspected land dispute in the disputed area of Abyei, between South Sudan and Sudan, killing 52 people and injuring 64 others. (AP)
Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, makes its maiden voyage at the PortMiami in Miami, Florida, U.S. (Sky News)
Insurgency in Balochistan Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency, 2024 Iran–Pakistan border skirmishes 2024 Saravan killings Three gunmen kill nine Pakistani labourers in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchistan province, near the Iran–Pakistan border. (Reuters)
Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency, 2024 Iran–Pakistan border skirmishes 2024 Saravan killings Three gunmen kill nine Pakistani labourers in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchistan province, near the Iran–Pakistan border. (Reuters)
Three gunmen kill nine Pakistani labourers in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchistan province, near the Iran–Pakistan border. (Reuters)
Three American soldiers are killed and 47 others are injured in a drone attack upon a U.S. base in Rukban, Mafraq Governorate, Jordan, near the border with Syria, by Islamic Resistance in Iraq militants. (CNBC)
Tower 22 drone attack Three American soldiers are killed and 47 others are injured in a drone attack upon a U.S. base in Rukban, Mafraq Governorate, Jordan, near the border with Syria, by Islamic Resistance in Iraq militants. (CNBC)
2023 NFL season In American football, the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers defeat the Detroit Lions to advance to Super Bowl LVIII. (USA Today)
In American football, the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers defeat the Detroit Lions to advance to Super Bowl LVIII. (USA Today)
2024 South African general election Former President Jacob Zuma is suspended from the African National Congress, the party he led from 2007 to 2017. (BBC News)
Former President Jacob Zuma is suspended from the African National Congress, the party he led from 2007 to 2017. (BBC News)
Iran–Israel proxy conflict Four men are executed in Iran after being convicted of planning a bomb attack ordered by Israel’s Mossad agency on a factory making military equipment. (Al Jazeera) The man who claimed that he is the fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, a former member of the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front who was wanted for his role in a series of bombings in the 1970s and who was arrested by Japanese police on January 25, dies of cancer in a hospital in Tokyo, Japan. However, it has not been confirmed if the man was actually Kirishima. (NHK World)
American neurotechnology company Neuralink announces it has implanted its brain–computer interface in a human brain for the first time, and that the person is "recovering well" with "initial results showing promising neuron spike detection". (The Guardian)
Police arrest five people for the deaths of six people found in the desert near El Mirage, California, United States, allegedly over an illegal marijuana trade. The victims were shot dead, with the bodies of four of them being burned. (The Guardian)
The man who claimed that he is the fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, a former member of the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front who was wanted for his role in a series of bombings in the 1970s and who was arrested by Japanese police on January 25, dies of cancer in a hospital in Tokyo, Japan. However, it has not been confirmed if the man was actually Kirishima. (NHK World)
Balochistan Liberation Army separatists launch rockets against security forces in Machh, Balochistan, Pakistan, killing a police officer and injuring 15 others, in response to Pakistan's Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar. Six militants are killed in the ensuing shootout. (AP)
Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal One former and four current National Hockey League players who took part in the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships are charged with sexual assault in London, Ontario, Canada in connection with the 2018 investigation. (CBC)
Insurgency in Balochistan 2024 Sibi bombing Four people are killed and six more injured during an explosion caused by a bomb at a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's rally in Sibi, Balochistan, Pakistan. (Dawn) Balochistan Liberation Army separatists launch rockets against security forces in Machh, Balochistan, Pakistan, killing a police officer and injuring 15 others, in response to Pakistan's Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar. Six militants are killed in the ensuing shootout. (AP)
One former and four current National Hockey League players who took part in the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships are charged with sexual assault in London, Ontario, Canada in connection with the 2018 investigation. (CBC)
Iraqi conflict Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, and Syria Kata'ib Hezbollah suspends operations against the U.S. military in Iraq, in order to "prevent embarrassment of the Iraqi government". (Reuters)
Kata'ib Hezbollah suspends operations against the U.S. military in Iraq, in order to "prevent embarrassment of the Iraqi government". (Reuters)
Russian invasion of Ukraine Crimea attacks The Ukrainian Air Force launches a wave of Storm Shadow cruise missile strikes on Russian military infrastructure in Crimea, with explosions reported near Sevastopol International Airport. Russia says it shot down 20 Ukrainian missiles over the Black Sea. (The Telegraph) Russia and Ukraine conduct a prisoner exchange on the border, with 195 soldiers being returned to Russia, and 207 military personnel and civilians being returned to Ukraine, respectively. The deal was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. (BBC News)
A hangar currently under construction collapses in Boise, Idaho, United States, killing three people and injuring nine. (ABC News)
Opioid epidemic in the United States The Governor of Oregon Tina Kotek declares a 90-day state of emergency in Portland in response to record deaths from fentanyl. (CNN)
Russia and Ukraine conduct a prisoner exchange on the border, with 195 soldiers being returned to Russia, and 207 military personnel and civilians being returned to Ukraine, respectively. The deal was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. (BBC News)
A gunman takes seven hostages at a factory owned by U.S. company Procter & Gamble in Gebze, Kocaeli Province, Turkey, in an apparent protest against the war in Gaza. The perpetrator is later arrested unharmed and all the hostages are freed. (The Guardian)
Tower 22 drone attack According to U.S. officials, plans have been approved for multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against multiple targets, including Iranian personnel and facilities. (Reuters)
A Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashes into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, United States, killing the pilot and two people on the ground. (NBC News)
According to U.S. officials, plans have been approved for multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against multiple targets, including Iranian personnel and facilities. (Reuters)
February 2024 United States airstrikes in Iraq and Syria The U.S. military launches airstrikes against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to a drone attack that killed three American troops in Jordan. CENTCOM says more than 85 targets were hit with 125 "precision munitions". (NBC News) (BBC News)
Ice hockey at the Olympic Games In ice hockey, the National Hockey League announces that NHL players will be allowed to play at the Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030, making it the first time the league has allowed its players to participate since 2014. (The Athletic)
In ice hockey, the National Hockey League announces that NHL players will be allowed to play at the Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030, making it the first time the league has allowed its players to participate since 2014. (The Athletic)
2024 United States presidential election 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries U.S. President Joe Biden wins the 2024 South Carolina Democratic presidential primary. (NBC News)
2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries U.S. President Joe Biden wins the 2024 South Carolina Democratic presidential primary. (NBC News)
2024 missile strikes in Yemen The United States and United Kingdom launch airstrikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen, including underground weapons storage facilities, missile systems, radars, and command and control centres. (Reuters)
Red Sea crisis 2024 missile strikes in Yemen The United States and United Kingdom launch airstrikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen, including underground weapons storage facilities, missile systems, radars, and command and control centres. (Reuters)
The United States and United Kingdom launch airstrikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen, including underground weapons storage facilities, missile systems, radars, and command and control centres. (Reuters)
2024 Salvadoran general election Salvadorans vote to elect the president, vice president, and Legislative Assembly. With over 80% of the popular vote, Nayib Bukele wins re-election in a first-round landslide. (BBC News) (Reuters)
Salvadorans vote to elect the president, vice president, and Legislative Assembly. With over 80% of the popular vote, Nayib Bukele wins re-election in a first-round landslide. (BBC News) (Reuters)
Abyei border conflict Thirty-seven people are killed during fights over a suspected land feud in the disputed region of Abyei on the border between South Sudan and Sudan. (AP)
Thirty-seven people are killed during fights over a suspected land feud in the disputed region of Abyei on the border between South Sudan and Sudan. (AP)
A drone attack against a U.S. military base in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria, kills seven Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers and injures 18 others. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for the attack. (Al Jazeera) (AP)
February 2024 United States airstrikes in Iraq and Syria A drone attack against a U.S. military base in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria, kills seven Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers and injures 18 others. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for the attack. (Al Jazeera) (AP)
Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ten police officers are killed and six others are injured in an attack by Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan militants against a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. (Al Jazeera)
Ten police officers are killed and six others are injured in an attack by Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan militants against a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. (Al Jazeera)
2024 United States presidential election 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries 2024 Nevada Republican presidential nominating contests Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary. However, the Republican Party boycotts the primary and will award no delegates to the winner. The party plans to hold a presidential caucus on February 8 to award its delegates. (Al Jazeera)
Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election, Federal prosecution of Donald Trump The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. rules that former President Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can therefore be prosecuted for allegedly attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. (BBC News)
2024 Istanbul Palace of Justice shooting Two Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front shooters open fire outside the Istanbul Justice Palace in Turkey, killing one person and injuring five others, before being killed in a shootout with police. (Al Jazeera)
DHKP/C insurgency in Turkey 2024 Istanbul Palace of Justice shooting Two Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front shooters open fire outside the Istanbul Justice Palace in Turkey, killing one person and injuring five others, before being killed in a shootout with police. (Al Jazeera)
Two Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front shooters open fire outside the Istanbul Justice Palace in Turkey, killing one person and injuring five others, before being killed in a shootout with police. (Al Jazeera)
2024 Balochistan bombings Two bombings outside electoral offices in Balochistan, Pakistan, ahead of tomorrow's general election, kill at least 30 people and injure dozens more. The Islamic State claims responsibility for both attacks. (AP) Pakistan closes all border crossings with Afghanistan until further notice in response to the attacks. (Pajhwok)
Insurgency in Balochistan 2024 Balochistan bombings Two bombings outside electoral offices in Balochistan, Pakistan, ahead of tomorrow's general election, kill at least 30 people and injure dozens more. The Islamic State claims responsibility for both attacks. (AP) Pakistan closes all border crossings with Afghanistan until further notice in response to the attacks. (Pajhwok)
Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present) Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, and Syria (2023–present) February 2024 United States airstrikes in Iraq and Syria A USAF MQ-9 Reaper kills three Kata'ib Hezbollah militants in a precision airstrike using a Hellfire missile, including a high ranking commander, in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP)
Nicaragua grants political asylum to former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli after he requests protection at the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City, Panama. (Reuters)
Pakistan closes all border crossings with Afghanistan until further notice in response to the attacks. (Pajhwok)
2024 East Lansdowne shooting A man commits a familicide in Pennsylvania, United States in which he kills his family of five before shooting at police injuring two officers before committing suicide. The shooter was identified as 43-year-old Canh Le. (GVA)
A man commits a familicide in Pennsylvania, United States in which he kills his family of five before shooting at police injuring two officers before committing suicide. The shooter was identified as 43-year-old Canh Le. (GVA)
February 2024 United States airstrikes in Iraq and Syria A USAF MQ-9 Reaper kills three Kata'ib Hezbollah militants in a precision airstrike using a Hellfire missile, including a high ranking commander, in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP)
Five United States Marines are missing after a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashes in San Diego County, California, United States. (NBC News)
The US Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the Colorado Supreme Court had the authority to exclude former US President Donald Trump from the Colorado presidential primary ballot, for allegedly violating Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. (CBS News)
Five U.S. Marines are confirmed dead after a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, which crashed yesterday in San Diego County, California, United States, is located. (NBC News)
NASA's PACE mission is launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, to study Earth's ocean and atmosphere. (Ars Technica)
Myanmar civil war Operation 1027 At least 340 members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police flee into neighboring Bangladesh and are disarmed and detained by Border Guard Bangladesh in the past week amid continued fighting against the Arakan Army. (ABC News)
At least 340 members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police flee into neighboring Bangladesh and are disarmed and detained by Border Guard Bangladesh in the past week amid continued fighting against the Arakan Army. (ABC News)
Operation 1027 At least 340 members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police flee into neighboring Bangladesh and are disarmed and detained by Border Guard Bangladesh in the past week amid continued fighting against the Arakan Army. (ABC News)
Two people are killed and three more survive after a plane crashes on Interstate 75 in Collier County, Florida, United States. (WBBH-TV)
Two police officers are killed and two more are injured after a speedboat suspected of belonging to drug smugglers smashed into their patrol craft in the port of Barbate, Spain. (AP)
