In the case of the fire at the Grand Kartal hotel, where 78 people died, 29 people were detained, 19 of them arrested. The detainees include the hotel owner, his son-in-law and local officials.
North Korea's leader has declared the need to increase the production of nuclear materials and continue its nuclear program indefinitely. The statement came after signals from the United States about the possible resumption of contacts.
The Trump administration has blocked $50 million that was allegedly allocated by the Biden government to purchase condoms for the Gaza Strip. Former officials deny the allegations.
A drone attack was announced in the Murmansk region of the Russian Federation. the governor of the Murmansk region announced the closure of airspace and the postponement of flights.
At least 15 people were killed in a stampede during the Hindu Kumbh Mela pilgrimage in the city of Prayagraj. The incident occurred at night near the arena of ascetics during the holy bathing.
The 2025 World Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn will be attended by 28 athletes who have previously represented Russia or were born there. 14 participants partially trained for the competition in Russia, most of them ex-Russians in the Georgian team.
Scott Bessent, the newly appointed US Treasury Secretary, proposes to introduce universal tariffs on imports, starting at 2. 5%. The tariffs are planned to be gradually increased every month to allow businesses to adapt.
The Danish Energy Agency has granted permission to carry out maintenance work on the damaged Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. The work involves installing special plugs to reduce environmental risks.
The world's 500 richest people lost $108 billion due to the fall in tech stocks. Larry Ellison ($27.6 billion) and Jensen Huang ($20.8 billion) suffered the largest losses due to the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reported large-scale cyberattacks after it overtook ChatGPT in the App Store. The company temporarily restricted the registration of new users due to technical issues.
New US sanctions increase the cost of tanker freight for Russian oil, leading to a price gap in China. India and China reduce purchases of Russian oil for March due to higher transportation costs.
The US President signed an order to build a new missile defense system modeled on the Israeli one. The project includes the deployment of space-based sensors and interceptors to protect against missile threats.
USCIS suspends acceptance of applications under the United for Ukraine program for Ukrainian refugees. The decision is related to the Executive Order “Securing Our Borders” of January 20, 2025.
Christopher Nolan chose the island of Favignana to film the new adaptation of The Odyssey. According to scientists, it was here that the legendary Odysseus landed during his journey.
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Lilian Darii, Ambassador of Moldova, to protest against statements made by a Moldovan political party. The party had earlier accused the Russian ambassador in Chisinau and called for his expulsion.
A senior Hamas official, Moussa Abu Marzouk, has declared his readiness to accept a “different government” in the Gaza Strip after the war. The terrorist group recognizes the need for international support and participation of the Palestinian Authority.
Steven Spielberg said that he considered making a sequel to E. T. based on the book Green Planet. The director also admitted that working on the movie inspired him to become a father.
The Ministry of Social Policy has confirmed the possibility of simultaneously receiving subsidies for rent and utilities. The Winter Support program for IDPs will be launched in 2025.
A study by American universities showed that micro-breaks and managerial support significantly reduce employee fatigue. The greatest effect is observed during periods of high stress and heavy workload.
At least 50 residential buildings were damaged by Russian air strikes on Kupyansk. The bodies of two women aged 95 and 62 were unblocked from the rubble, and an 86-year-old woman with injuries was rescued.
In December 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport, killing 179 passengers. The investigation found the remains of Baikal teal in both engines, which the crew had been warned about 2 minutes before the crash.
The Central Election Commission of Belarus has announced the preliminary results of the presidential election, where Lukashenko received 86. 82% of the vote. Other candidates received less than 4%, and voter turnout exceeded 85%.
The court ordered the Ministry of Culture to return St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv to the Roman Catholic Church. The decision was made after a long struggle by the community and a petition signed by 25,000 citizens.
The Russian Theater of Estonia has decided to remove the word “Russian” from its name because of Russia's war in Ukraine. The theater plans to focus on Estonian culture and attract Estonian-speaking audiences.
The President of Ukraine said that to counter Russian aggression, Ukraine needs a large number of allies. Without US support, Ukraine will have to build up its army, as European assistance will not be enough.
Yevhen Marusiak achieved a score of 218 meters on the ski jump in Oberstdorf. This is the third longest jump in the history of Ukrainian ski jumping.
President Zelenskiy said that Trump supports a quick end to the war with Russia, but Putin does not. According to Zelenskyy, the United States has more influence than China in resolving the conflict.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk says that Orban's blocking of sanctions against Russia will show that he belongs to Putin's “team. ” Orban demands that Ukraine resume gas transit in exchange for supporting the sanctions.
Slovakia's prime minister criticized Zelenskyy's comment about the protests in Bratislava as interference in internal affairs. The Ukrainian president had earlier written “Bratislava is not Moscow, Slovakia is Europe.
Over the last day, 123 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovske (32 attacks) and Kramatorsk (27 attacks) sectors.
