Pakistani security forces raid two militant hideouts and kill 41 insurgents in separate shootouts in the Harnai and Panjgur districts.
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January 30, 2026 (Friday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Disasters and accidents
At least one person is killed and six others are reported missing when a 72 ft (22 m) fishing vessel sinks off Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States.
International relations
Israel expels South Africa's chargé d'affaires Shaun Byneveldt to reciprocate South Africa's persona non grata declaration on the Israeli ambassador following international incidents between the two countries in the wake of South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
Law and crime
United States federal judge Margaret Garnett dismisses the federal murder and weapon charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ruling out the death penalty against Mangione. The judge maintains the stalking charges, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
The United States Department of Justice releases more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the passing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the largest single-day release of said files, including over 3 million previously undisclosed documents.
Politics and elections
United States president Donald Trump declares a national emergency regarding Cuba in order to impose tariffs on countries that provide oil to it.
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy RodrĂguez announces a proposal for mass amnesty and plans to close the polemic El Helicoide prison.
Sports
In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alexander Zverev in the men's singles semifinal of the Australian Open in a 5-hour and 27-minute match, the longest semifinal match in tournament history.
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