“Hamas to Disarm: Key Phase in Gaza Ceasefire Announced by Trump” – 1/31/2026, 12:30:30 AM

Based on the latest news from January 30, 2026, here are the major global developments:

Iran and Middle East tensions: The US is escalating military pressure on Iran, with military assets moving to the region and a potential strike possibly days away[4]. President Trump has been presented with an expanded list of military options against Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities, including sending US forces inside Iran to carry out raids[1]. Iran’s top diplomat is in Turkey for talks as tensions mount[1]. Meanwhile, security forces inside Iran have rounded up thousands of people to prevent anti-government protests, with over 6,000 protesters reportedly killed since December[1].

Gaza ceasefire developments: President Trump announced that Hamas is set to give up its weapons as a key element in the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan[3]. Israeli forces have recovered remains of the last held hostage in Gaza[3].

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Trump announced that Russia will pause attacks on Ukrainian cities for one week due to extraordinary cold weather, though Russia has not yet confirmed this claim[1]. Russia has been repeatedly attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving Ukrainians without heat or electricity during subzero temperatures[1].

Iran sanctions: The EU has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, joining the US, Canada, and Australia in this designation[3]. The IRGC has been accused of supplying weapons to Russia and Iran’s proxies including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis[3].

Venezuela and Cuba: Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba as the US intensifies efforts to topple the Cuban government[1]. This puts pressure on Mexico, which has been an energy lifeline for Cuba[2].

US domestic news: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry called for a nationwide end to what he termed the “ice siege” at the US Conference of Mayors[1]. A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonia Massie, a Black mother of two who had called 911 about a suspected prowler[1].

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