The UK recorded the warmest January temperature on record: in some parts of Scotland, it reached 19. 6°C. This broke the previous January record of 18.3°C set in Scotland in 2003.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed a non-aggression pact with neighboring Azerbaijan while the countries wait to sign a full peace agreement. This follows recent territorial conflicts between the countries over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
North Korea has successfully tested cruise missiles by launching them from a submarine. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed satisfaction with the successful outcome of the test.
Pope Francis called for prayers for peace in Ukraine and other conflict zones during a meeting with pilgrims at the Vatican on Sunday. He also expressed concern about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the fate of migrants trying to cross the dangerous Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.
India, the world's largest arms importer, is trying to distance itself from Russia, its largest supplier, over concerns about the supply of components due to the war in Ukraine. This could push Moscow closer to China, which is a concern for India.
Israel has destroyed about 20% of Hamas's tunnel network under Gaza, but 80% are still functioning. Israel is trying to disable the tunnels to prevent Hamas from storing weapons, hiding militants, and maneuvering in the area.
The US said Iranian-backed militants attacked troops stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, killing three and wounding 25 others.
U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham called for a retaliatory strike against Iran in response to the January 28 drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan near the border with Syria that killed 3 U.S. servicemen. Graham called on the Biden administration to "strike important targets inside Iran" to deter future aggression.
Eight American servicemen were evacuated from Jordan for medical treatment after a drone attack on a US base. Most of the soldiers suffered head injuries, and the number may increase.
In Seoul, an SUV crashed into a security post in front of the Russian Embassy, seriously injuring a policeman on duty. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak said that the war in Ukraine has no military solution and it is time to start peace talks with the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, the EU and the US. This comes after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that life in Kyiv is "absolutely normal" despite recent Russian missile attacks.
Two foreign nationals, a Russian citizen and a Tajik citizen, were detained for an armed attack on a Catholic church in Istanbul on Sunday. A total of 47 people have been detained in connection with the attack.
Nancy Pelosi has called on the FBI to investigate whether some pro-Palestinian protests in the US have links to Russia or Russian funding. She believes that Putin may be behind some of the protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has begun delivering 100 Trinity drones of various models to Ukraine to help the Ukrainian military reconnoiter enemy positions. The company is donating drones worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Russian occupiers in Melitopol awarded local cultural figures, including employees of museums, clubs, libraries and creative teams, with plastic bags with souvenirs and framed certificates. Such attention is aimed at promoting Russian culture and mobilizing support for the ruling party of Russia.
The UK government plans to ban the sale of disposable vapes and confirms its intention to introduce a law that would prohibit people born after January 1, 2009 from purchasing tobacco products. This is intended to prevent nicotine addiction in younger generations by making vapes less attractive to children through restrictions on flavors, packaging and display in stores.
Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to purchase Patriot air defense systems to protect its airspace. Slovakia's Defense Minister announced the talks and plans to receive a discount on the weapons.
Hamas used Israeli weapons and unexploded ordnance collected in Gaza to launch attacks against Israel on October 7, according to a recent New York Times report citing Israeli sources. These weapons were originally transferred to or used by the Israeli military.
The EU is considering plans to financially punish Hungary if it continues to block a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine. Possible measures include weakening the Hungarian currency and undermining investor confidence to hurt its economy.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin threatened retaliation for the attack near the Jordanian-Syrian border that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded others. Austin blamed the attack on Iranian-backed militias and said that the United States would respond at a time and place of its choosing.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is conducting unannounced inspections of territorial recruitment centers, revealing numerous violations. Defense Minister Umerov thanked the law enforcement agencies for their cooperation in correcting the shortcomings.
Volodymyr Fedinchuk, an actor at the Rivne Drama Theater, was killed in action near Mykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast on January 22. He had been working in Kolomyia and Rivne theaters since 2011.
A man detonated a grenade during a party at his home in Odesa region, seriously injuring himself. The police found ammunition and the remains of the explosive device at the scene and launched an investigation.
NATO chief warns that the world will be "vulnerable" if Putin succeeds in Ukraine and says authoritarian regimes are watching closely.
Six ships of the Russian fleet remain in the Black Sea, including two submarines. Together, they have eight Kalibr cruise missiles ready to launch, posing a constant high threat.
Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb received the most votes (27. 2%) in the first round of the presidential election in Finland. He will face former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (25.8% of the vote) in the second round on February 11.
A DDoS attack on the Coordination Center for the Treatment of Prisoners of War in Ukraine was carried out on January 28 to restrict access to information about prisoner exchanges and downed aircraft. Despite the obstacles, the Center continues to work on the return of Ukrainian prisoners from Russia.
Three American soldiers were killed and two dozen wounded in a drone strike on a US military base in Jordan. According to President Biden, the attack was carried out by militants in Syria and Iraq with the support of Iran.
On Tuesday, Russian troops shelled 8 settlements in the Sumy region of Ukraine, with a total of 267 explosions across the region. The attacks were carried out with mortars, artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, small arms, grenade launchers, as well as from drones and helicopters.
An elderly man was killed in a fire that broke out on Sunday evening in a geriatric boarding house in Lviv, Ukraine. The fire broke out in one of the rooms on the second floor of the facility, which housed about 200 people.
