The people of 29 January

The United States Office of Management and Budget rescinds a memo from Monday that would have paused federal financial assistance programs implicated by select executive orders of President Donald Trump, following a temporary block of the order on Tuesday by a federal judge. Following the rescission, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt states that the Trump administration will continue to pursue a freeze of federal funds.

Politics · 29 Jan · with Karoline Leavitt

In an emergency address to the nation, Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi calls for calm and says "a vigorous and coordinated response against these terrorists and their sponsors is underway" by the armed forces, and also cancels participation in a regional summit with Rwandan president Paul Kagame.

Conflict · 29 Jan · with Paul Kagame

U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law, the first legislation of Trump's second term.

Crime & Justice · 29 Jan

U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff visits the Gaza Strip and meets with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to assure that the ceasefire remains intact.

Conflict · 29 Jan · with Benjamin Netanyahu

Ahmed al-Sharaa is declared the president of Syria during the transition period, a month after Bashar al-Assad was ousted by rebel forces.

Politics · 29 Jan · with Bashar al-Assad

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves approves the construction of a third runway at Greater London's Heathrow Airport after decades of delays.

Business · 29 Jan

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is sentenced to 11 years in prison, following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges.

Crime & Justice · 29 Jan

Mongolian sumōtori Hōshōryū Tomokatsu becomes the 74th yokozuna.

Sport · 29 Jan