Donald Trump’s administration is set to launch sweeping immigration raids on its first full day in office, targeting undocumented migrants across "sanctuary cities" like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Incoming "border tsar" Tom Homan has promised large-scale detentions and deportations, focusing initially on migrants with criminal records but extending to all undocumented individuals. Cities with sanctuary policies limiting federal cooperation will be key targets. Advocates report rising fears among migrant communities, with families preparing for potential separations. Meanwhile, Congress is expected to pass the Laken Riley Act, mandating federal detention for undocumented migrants suspected of criminal activity.

Israel’s justice ministry has announced the release of 737 prisoners as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The decision, approved by Israel's cabinet on Saturday, includes men, women, and children currently detained. Among those freed are Zakaria Zubeidi, a Palestinian leader, and Khalida Jarar, a prominent lawmaker. The release will take effect on Sunday at 4:00 pm local time. The first group of hostages to be freed includes three Israeli women soldiers. The final number of released prisoners depends on the number of hostages freed.

3 people died in a Russian missile strike on central Kyiv early Saturday. The attack struck the Shevchenkivskyi district, leaving a deep crater and damaging civilian buildings, including a business centre, bakery, and dental clinic. The missiles hit before air raid sirens could warn residents. Officials confirmed the use of an Iskander-M ballistic missile. A couple was killed in their car, while others described the explosions and shaking buildings. Nearby streets were quickly cordoned off, but life resumed around the damaged area. This is Kyiv’s second deadly attack this month, as Russian strikes and fighting continue.

Two judges were fatally shot and one injured outside Iran's Supreme Court in Tehran on Saturday, state media reported. The judiciary's Mizan Online confirmed the assailant targeted three Supreme Court judges, killing two and injuring another. The attacker reportedly committed suicide after the assault. The incident has sent shockwaves across Iran, with investigations underway to uncover the motive behind the attack. Security around the Supreme Court has been heightened as authorities probe the unprecedented violence against judicial officials.

A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza will commence at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday morning, following Israel's approval of a deal on Friday. The agreement paves the way for the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Despite challenges, the historic deal has been finalized. On Saturday, Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, activating sirens nationwide. The conflict, ignited by Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack, has claimed over 46,800 Palestinian lives, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, and left 1,200 Israelis dead, with 251 hostages taken.

In a heart-wrenching moment at Sealdah court on Saturday, the father of a 31-year-old RG Kar Hospital trainee doctor broke down after Sanjay Roy was found guilty of rape and murder. Roy, a former Kolkata Police civic volunteer, was convicted under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for the brutal crime, which shocked the nation in August 2024. As the judge delivered the verdict, the victim’s father thanked the court for justice. He stated, "We will keep knocking on the doors of the court until we receive justice." Sentencing will occur on Monday.

A historic ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas was finalized just 10 minutes before the official announcement. Negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. culminated after months of complex discussions in Doha. The agreement includes a phased ceasefire, hostage releases, and Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza. Key shifts occurred following Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death and changes in regional dynamics. Pressure from both the outgoing Biden and incoming Trump administrations was pivotal. The final hurdles, including returnee inspections, were resolved with mediator intervention, ensuring the deal’s success.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an aggressive intruder at his Bandra duplex on Thursday morning. According to Kareena Kapoor's statement to the police, the attacker was first spotted in their son Jeh's bedroom. Saif intervened heroically, saving the family. While Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital by his 7-year-old son, Taimur, and a domestic help in an auto-rickshaw, Kareena and Jeh were taken to safety by Karisma Kapoor. Saif, now out of danger, earned praise from doctors for his bravery. Kareena called the day “incredibly challenging” and requested privacy during this time.

A Russian air strike on Kyiv killed 4 people overnight, local authorities reported. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that air defenses were active in the Ukrainian capital. The Shevchenkivskyi district saw shattered windows, a fire in a non-residential building, and flooding caused by damaged infrastructure. Videos online showed a car engulfed in flames. Officials issued a ballistic missile alert, urging residents to take shelter. This marks the second fatal attack on Kyiv this month, intensifying the toll on the city's civilian population. The exact target remains unclear, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day ceasefire starting January 19, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US. The deal includes the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, and elderly, and 737 Palestinian detainees. Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza’s densely populated areas but maintain an 800-meter buffer zone inside Gaza. Hostages will undergo medical evaluations before being transported to Israeli hospitals. Negotiations for a second phase of the truce will begin on the 16th day, aiming for a permanent end to the conflict. Outgoing US President Joe Biden praised the agreement as a crucial step toward peace.