The asteroid, originally named Sar2736 and now registered as 2024 BX1, was spotted over Berlin on January 21 before it crashed west of the city. No damage was reported, and locals are now searching for asteroid debris.
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming US presidential election, expressing support for ex-President Trump. The fight for the Republican nomination between Trump and Nikki Haley is now underway.
The Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region allegedly force state employees to donate blood for the Russian military amid heavy losses, violating international humanitarian law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia must be held accountable for its aggression in Ukraine. Referring to the ongoing violence in the conflict, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of international cooperation and law enforcement against "war criminals.
The new military doctrine of Belarus states that any attack on its allies will be considered an aggression against Belarus itself, said Artem Butorin of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. The doctrine outlines the country's response to potential military threats, including the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons.
According to Denis Pushilin, the leader of the so-called 'Donetsk people's republic', 27 people were killed and 25 wounded in an attack on a market in temporarily occupied Donetsk. The attack was reportedly carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles targeting busy areas.
On January 20, the Russian military attacked 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia, injuring a local resident. The region was subjected to 95 artillery shellings, attacks from drones and MLRS, resulting in the destruction of two residential buildings.
The Kyiv City State Administration reported that municipal services have deployed 275 units of snowplows to clear the city's roads and sidewalks of ice, urging drivers and pedestrians to be careful in icy conditions.
On January 20, the Russian military attacked the water area and village of Kutsurubska community in Mykolaiv region, and on January 21, they conducted an unmanned aerial attack on Snihurivska community. No casualties were reported as a result of the attacks.
The Russian military shelled Kherson region 76 times, firing 365 shells and hitting residential areas. Despite the extensive damage, there were no reports of casualties.
The Russian army attacked the community of Marhanets in the Nikopol district of Ukraine, using drones and artillery, destroying five houses and damaging other structures. More than 11,000 homes were left without electricity, although there were no casualties.
Russian forces conducted air strikes using Shahed-136/131 drones, one of which was shot down by Ukrainian air defense. As a result of the ongoing conflict, more than 140 settlements in various regions of Ukraine have been shelled by artillery, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 376,030 personnel and 6,181 tanks.
Over the past day, 80 combat engagements took place on the frontline in Ukraine, the General Staff of the Armed Forces reports. Defense forces managed to repel numerous enemy attacks in several regions.
A car and a passenger train collided at a railroad crossing in the village of Yamnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, injuring the driver of the car. The cause of the accident has not yet been established.
Ukraine's defense forces conducted 9 air strikes on enemy forces, targeting areas of concentration of personnel, military equipment, an anti-aircraft missile system, an ammunition depot and a communication hub, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
According to Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko, Ukraine has successfully passed the first half of the heating season, having enough resources to complete it. Despite potential emergencies, the country can import electricity from abroad and also rely on its substantial reserves of gas, coal, and nuclear fuel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to visit Pyongyang in the near future, and North Korea has said it is ready to receive him. This information was transmitted through diplomatic channels, according to the Kremlin.
Sergei Tsegotsky, an officer of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, said during a telethon that as many Russian soldiers had died in four months near Avdiivka as the USSR had lost in Afghanistan, predicting a similar collapse for Russia.
A new kindergarten for 650 children has opened in an underpass in Kharkiv, Ukraine. According to Mayor Igor Terekhov, this unique learning space, open even on weekends, is planned to be expanded in the future.
Iran has successfully launched the Soraya satellite into space. The satellite was placed into a 750 km orbit by a Gayem-100 rocket, the 10th satellite launch during the administration of President Ibrahim Raisi.
Israeli troops discovered a tunnel in Gaza that was used by Hamas to hold about 20 hostages, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said. The hostages were not present at the time of the discovery, but evidence found in the tunnel indicates the harsh conditions in which they were held.
Polish President Andrzej Duda will meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius to discuss Ukraine's security, preparations for the NATO summit, and Ukraine's possible accession to the EU and NATO.
Ukraine plans to introduce a national CO2 emissions trading system by 2026 to exempt local businesses from CO2 tax on exports to the EU. The country's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources plans to submit a draft law on the system this year.
Local residents heard the sounds of drones, followed by explosions and a massive fire.
Donald Trump has often accused Joe Biden of having cognitive impairment. Now he's getting a taste of his own medicine from Republican nominee Nikki Haley.
The Biden administration's reassessment of U. S. natural gas exports due to climate change concerns is a concern for the European energy sector, which relies on these exports in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Tighter controls on gas exports could lead to increased tensions in Europe, especially if the war in Ukraine continues.
According to South Korea's Ministry of Unification, the number of North Korean defectors, especially youth and elites, increased in 2023 compared to the previous two years. This was influenced by various factors, including disagreement with the Kim Jong Un regime and food shortages.
Ukraine's presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has called on allies to provide additional weapons to support the country's military efforts against Russia. He emphasizes the need for high-tech weapons and notes that the 1,300-kilometer-long front line requires a larger arsenal.
U. S. lawmakers have enacted a ban on the Department of Defense purchasing batteries from six major Chinese manufacturers, including CATL and BYD, starting in October 2027. This rule is part of the National Defense Authorization Act and aims to focus business on reliable materials and companies that can be trusted.
