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First Nations organizers said January 26 should remain centered on Indigenous mourning and sovereignty, warning against outside groups overshadowing the message. Police confirmed rallies would proceed in Sydney while authorities issued public safety orders aimed at preventing extremist disruptions.
Ukraine’s president says a U.S. security guarantees document is fully prepared following talks involving Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia, though major disputes—especially over territory—remain unresolved as the parties prepare to meet again in early February.
India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi highlight military and cultural pageantry, tight security, and a diplomatic signal as two top EU leaders attend as chief guests.
Ethiopia says its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak has ended after meeting the standard 42-day monitoring period with no new confirmed infections, following a response supported by the World Health Organization.
Police said 86 people were arrested after demonstrators supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike entered prison grounds at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London and refused to leave when ordered.
Israel’s recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains closed the first stage of a ceasefire framework and cleared the way for a more complex second phase involving Rafah, security arrangements, and reconstruction.
India is celebrating Republic Day, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution in 1950. Events include a major parade in New Delhi showcasing military contingents and cultural performances, along with public guidance on entry rules and transport to the central route.
A year after a West Texas outbreak began, the Pan American Health Organization is expected to assess in April 2026 whether measles has spread continuously in the U.S. long enough to lose its elimination designation. Scientists are working to determine if outbreaks in multiple states are linked amid declining vaccination rates.
India celebrated Republic Day on January 26, 2026, commemorating the 1950 adoption of its Constitution. The main parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi featured military and cultural displays, with the President taking the salute. EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen attended as chief guests, showcasing stronger India–EU engagement.
Reports tied to Iran’s ongoing protests describe sweeping communications disruptions and lethal security-force responses in multiple areas, adding to global scrutiny of the government’s tactics and the mounting humanitarian toll.
U.S. officials met Israel’s prime minister urging movement into the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire, while discussions centered on reopening Rafah and recovering the remains of a final hostage.
European far-right parties that once aligned with Trump’s movement are balking at his plan to take control of Greenland, revealing a new strain in cross-Atlantic nationalist politics and complicating broader EU–U.S. relations.