January 9, 2026

Syria Calls Ceasefire in Aleppo After Deadly Clashes With Kurdish Fighters

Syria’s government announced a ceasefire after three days of heavy fighting with Kurdish forces in Aleppo, displacing over 140,000 people. Kurdish militants will leave contested areas with safe passage guaranteed. The deal’s future remains uncertain as Kurds have not yet agreed.

January 9, 2026

Russia Launches New Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile at Ukraine Near EU Border

Russia fired its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile at western Ukraine near the European Union border in a massive overnight strike. Ukraine confirmed the attack and called Russia’s strike “absurd,” while raising alarms about European security. The launch marks Russia’s latest military escalation amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine and NATO.

January 9, 2026

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 13 Palestinians Violating Ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 13 Palestinians, including five children, in Gaza despite a ceasefire. The strikes followed a failed rocket launch and sparked outrage.

January 9, 2026

Russia Uses Rare Oreshnik Missile in Deadly Strikes on Kyiv and Lviv

Russia fired its rarely-used Oreshnik ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, killing four in Kyiv and hitting Lviv’s infrastructure. The strikes included hundreds of missiles and drones amid harsh winter and power outages.

January 9, 2026

Iran Faces Massive Protests Amid Internet Blackout; Trump and Reza Pahlavi Back Demonstrators

Millions in Iran protest sharply amid internet and power cuts by the regime. Reza Pahlavi and President Trump support protesters, warning authorities. Violence and arrests escalate across cities as economic fears fuel unrest.