January 25, 2015 (Sunday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Moro insurgency in the Philippines
- Around 30-50 people die in clashes between the Philippine National Police and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front threatening a peace agreement between the Philippines government and the rebels. (Reuters)
Arts and culture
- The Miss Universe pageant crowns Miss Colombia Paulina Vega in Miami, Florida. (AP)
Disasters and accidents
- A massive blackout strikes Pakistan, leaving as much as 80 percent of the country without electricity at its height as officials rush to restore power. (AP)
International relations
- US President Barack Obama meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a three-day visit in India. (USA Today)
Politics and elections
- The anti-austerity SYRIZA party wins a plurality in the 2015 Greek legislative elections. (Reuters)
Sports
- In college basketball, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski becomes the first NCAA Division I men's coach with 1,000 career wins, following the Blue Devils' 77–68 win over St. John's at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (ESPN)