Explanation

On 22 January 2026, South Korea officially enforced its "Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust".

South Korea is considered the first to fully enforce such a comprehensive framework.

The law has been named AI Basic Act.

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Explanation

The first round of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in 2026 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dates: 23-24 Jan, 2026

With the focus to end Russo-Ukrainian war.

The United States acted as the mediator between Russia and Ukraine

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Explanation

On 22 January 2026, South Korea officially enforced its "Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust".

South Korea is considered the first to fully enforce such a comprehensive framework.

The law has been named AI Basic Act.

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Explanation

In January 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

In January 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

China launched world’s largest compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant in January 2026.

Location: Jiangsu province of China.

Storage capacity: 2,400 MWh

Power generation capacity: 600 MW

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Explanation

China launched world’s largest compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant in January 2026.

Location: Jiangsu province of China.

Storage capacity: 2,400 MWh

Power generation capacity: 600 MW

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Explanation

The first round of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in 2026 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dates: 23-24 Jan, 2026

With the focus to end Russo-Ukrainian war.

The United States acted as the mediator between Russia and Ukraine

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Explanation

The first round of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in 2026 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dates: 23-24 Jan, 2026

With the focus to end Russo-Ukrainian war.

The United States acted as the mediator between Russia and Ukraine

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Explanation

Scotland replaced Bangladesh in the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Bangladesh decline to play matches in India. 

About the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Edition: Tenth

Venues: India and Sri Lanka

Dates: 7 Feb to 8 March 2026.

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