The Ministry of Defense has approved a system of four basic qualification levels for UAV operators. Each level defines the ability to operate different types of drones and the altitude restrictions for flights.
Training of the joint command of the Belarusian and Russian troops has started in Minsk and will last until January 16. The exercise is a preparation for the West 2025 strategic maneuvers.
Special Prosecutor Jack Smith said the evidence was sufficient to convict Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The case was closed due to Trump's election as president and constitutional immunity.
The Mexican government has developed a plan to reduce the trade deficit with China, which reached $105 billion in 2023. The plan calls for increasing domestic production and attracting investment to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.
19-year-old Matilda Ledger was photographed having coffee in New York, where she showed a striking resemblance to her parents. The photos appeared a week before the 15th anniversary of the death of actor Heath Ledger.
In Tatarstan, explosions and shooting are reported in Almetyevsk, and evacuations are underway at the TANEKO enterprise. An air raid alert is announced in Saratov.
Czech zoologists have discovered a new species of crayfish, Cherax pulverulentus, which has been living in aquariums around the world for 20 years. The animal comes from New Guinea and has two different colors - purple and blue.
Mars will reach its maximum brightness and closest point to Earth on January 16. On February 28, 2025, a rare parade of seven planets will take place, which will be repeated only in 2492.
At the Guangzhou Shipyard, China is building new mobile docks modeled after D-Day. The barges will have retractable ramps for transporting heavy equipment and could be a key element in a potential invasion of Taiwan.
The Biden administration is proposing a new structure for exporting advanced computer chips for AI. The initiative has raised concerns among industry leaders about possible restrictions on access to chips in 120 countries.
A representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine confirmed the capture of North Korean soldiers. Experts are working with the prisoners and plan to use this incident in the interests of Ukraine.
Georgian police detained about 20 people during the protests over the past day. Nine people were detained in Tbilisi, near a restaurant where judges were holding a corporate party, and eight more in Batumi.
China's exports grew by 10. 7% and imports by 1.1% in December 2024, exceeding analysts' expectations. The trade surplus reached a record high of almost USD 1 trillion on the eve of the US presidential election.
In the suburbs of Damascus, militants affiliated with the new government publicly executed a local official, Masen Knehneh. He was accused of writing reports for the Assad regime that led to the torture of young people.
The Russian Federation is compiling lists of residents of the occupied territories for the spring conscription. The occupiers plan to increase the number of recruits and force them to sign contracts to be sent to the front.
British scientists have found that a wife's higher income increases the risk of mental disorders in a couple by 8%. This especially affects men, increasing the likelihood of mental problems by 11%.
In the fighting near the city of Manbij in northern Syria, 37 people were killed, mostly pro-Turkish fighters. Over the past month, the number of victims in this region has reached 322.
A court has denied a Welsh resident permission to search for a hard disk with 8,000 bitcoins at a landfill in Newport. The disk was accidentally thrown away in 2013 and is now among 100 thousand tons of garbage.
In 2024, the global average temperature exceeded the threshold of 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. The record warming is caused by anthropogenic changes and the El Niño phenomenon.
The German Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry prepared a plan for additional military assistance to Ukraine worth 3 billion euros. Chancellor Scholz did not approve the initiative, explaining that there is sufficient funding for 2025.
The US Supreme Court rejected Trump's request to postpone the verdict in the Stormy Daniels hush money case by five votes to four. The decision of the New York State court will be announced on Friday.
The Lebanese parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a 2-year vacuum. The new leader promised to ensure a state monopoly on weapons and develop a strategy to deter Israel.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called Trump's threats against Greenland “classic Trump” and refused to criticize his ally. France, on the other hand, warned the United States against attempts to establish control over the territory.
Researchers have developed a new catalyst made of ruthenium nanoclusters for the production of hydrogen from ammonia. The invention is unique in that its activity increases over time, unlike conventional catalysts.
The director of the Panama Canal rejected Trump's accusations of Chinese control over the waterway. He also criticized the idea of preferential tariffs for American ships, calling it a violation of international treaties.
In 2024, the language ombudsman received 2,314 complaints about violations of language legislation, which is 37% less than last year. Most violations concerned the lack of a Ukrainian version of websites and services.
Donald Trump called on NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP instead of the current 2%. European leaders and experts believe that this goal is unattainable for most NATO countries.
The Chinese currency fell to 7. 33 yuan per dollar, reaching its lowest level since September 2023. Experts attribute the drop to Trump's possible imposition of 60% tariffs on Chinese goods.
Panamanian authorities have declared their inviolable sovereignty over the inter-oceanic canal in response to Trump's threats. Experts and locals called the idea of American control over the canal “remote and absurd.
The French Foreign Minister announced the possibility of lifting EU sanctions on transactions with Syrian state institutions. The decision will depend on how the new leadership handles the transition of power.
