EU declares Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization
The EU has officially declared the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization, in response to the brutal repression of protesters in Iran.
The decision brings concrete legal consequences: freezing of assets, banning of financial support, and sanctions against officials and institutions involved in serious human rights violations.
This step marks a tougher EU stance towards Tehran and increases tensions in an already unstable region.
Donald Trump claims Hamas is ready to disarm as Gaza peace process moves forward
US President Donald Trump said Hamas is expected to hand over its weapons, a key step in the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction plan.
The Palestinian group has returned the last body held hostage, showing its commitment to the ceasefire, but has not yet confirmed the surrender of weapons.
The second phase of the ceasefire plan involves disarmament, the creation of a technocratic Palestinian government, and the reconstruction of Gaza. The reconstruction is expected to cost over $50 billion, will take years, and details about day-to-day administration remain unclear.
Moscow records heaviest snowfall in more than 200 years, meteorologists say
Moscow is bracing for its heaviest snowfall in more than 200 years, with piles of up to 60 centimetres (24 inches) and roads blocked by traffic. Residents are struggling to get around in the heavy downpour, while trains and cars remain stuck.
Meteorologists at Moscow State University say the record rainfall was caused by large cyclones and atmospheric fronts that passed over the city, making January an unusually cold and snowy month not seen since the early 19th century.
Hundreds of people are suspected of dying trying to cross the Mediterranean during Cyclone Harry
As many as 380 people may have died trying to cross the Mediterranean last week as Cyclone Harry battered southern Italy and Malta, with Maltese authorities confirming a shipwreck with 50 dead. Only one person survived the disaster, clinging to the wreckage for 24 hours before being rescued.
Despite Italy's strict measures against rescue ships, people continue to risk their lives by setting off from North Africa to seek refuge in Europe, making the Mediterranean one of the most dangerous routes in the world.
