Olga Rozgon
Chang Guang Satellite Technology has achieved 100 Gbps data transmission speeds via laser communication from the satellite to the Earth. This is 10 times faster than the previous record and outpaces the capabilities of Starlink.
The air defense system was activated in Kyiv due to an attack by enemy UAVs. Enemy “chessmen” were spotted in seven regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of several groups of enemy “shaheds” in different regions of Ukraine. Drone attacks were recorded in Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Donetsk, Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions.
In the city of Fullerton, a single-engine Van's RV-10 crashed into a building, killing one person. 15 people were injured with varying degrees of severity, 9 of them hospitalized.
Starting March 5, the occupiers will have the right to enter the homes of Ukrainians in the TOT who have not changed their passports to Russian ones. Such citizens will be considered “migrants” and will be deprived of their basic rights starting in 2025.
South Korea's anti-corruption agency has entered the residence of former President Yun Seok-yol to arrest him. The arrest warrant was issued due to an attempt to impose martial law last month.
The US National Security Advisor presented Biden with options for a potential attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. The discussion focused on a possible U.S. response if Iran moves closer to developing nuclear weapons by January 20.
Investigators have determined that the January 1 explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas was an act of suicide. The driver was probably 37-year-old special forces soldier Matthew Livelsberger, who shot himself before the explosion.
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the world-famous fashion house Missoni, has died at the age of 93. Together with her husband, she created a unique brand known for its knitwear and zigzag prints.
A 29-year-old man defrauded two women of UAH 1. 2 million by promising to buy a Mercedes-Benz and a Subaru Forester Limited in the United States. The court imposed on the suspect a custodial measure of restraint.
The occupation authorities of the Russian Federation organized the transfer of 119 high school students from occupied Mariupol to St. Petersburg. The children will have propaganda meetings with Russian propagandists for “re-education” and assimilation.
A conflict between two men, who are not employees of the institution, occurred on the territory of the Sumy shopping center. The victim was taken to the hospital, and the police are establishing the circumstances of the incident.
Istanbul prosecutors have charged five people with links to the Crocus City Hall attackers. They are accused of being members of the Islamic State and planning a terrorist attack on the shopping center.
Some Chinese air carriers have begun to avoid flying over southwestern Russia after the plane crash in Kazakhstan. New routes to Georgia and Hungary now go through Azerbaijan and other regions of Russia.
Border guards at the Nyzhankovychi checkpoint found 61 gold bars in the armrest of a Toyota. The 37-year-old Donetsk resident and her passenger could not explain the origin of the gold worth UAH 6 million.
In the last day, 118 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 27 attacks. The enemy launched 2 missile and 38 air strikes, using 691 kamikaze drones.
The President of Ukraine expressed condolences on the death of Jimmy Carter. Zelenskyy noted his commitment to democratic values and support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
The General Staff reported the elimination of 2010 Russian soldiers over the past day. Also, 7 tanks, 44 artillery systems, 22 armored personnel carriers and other enemy equipment were destroyed.
There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea, but without missiles. There are 8 ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have 26 Kalibrs on board.
U. S. President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of the 100-year-old Nobel laureate.
South Korea's investigative team has requested an arrest warrant for former President Yun Seok-yol over attempts to impose martial law. The decision on the arrest will be made by the court while the impeachment trial is ongoing.
The German Federal Government will provide EUR 60 million for the reconstruction of Syria through non-governmental and international organizations. The funds will be used for education, children's aid and support for internally displaced persons.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announces his refusal to participate in the Peace Summit, even if invited. Ukraine has prepared the final document and plans to invite Russia despite its position.
The data of 800,000 Volkswagen electric car owners was made publicly available through Amazon's cloud storage. The leak revealed GPS coordinates and information about 466,000 cars, which allowed the company to track the owners' daily routines.
The Russian occupation authorities obliged schools to submit data on parental committees in each class. These lists are passed on to repressive authorities to check for “pro-Ukrainian elements.
In 2025, a new “Beta generation” will emerge, which will last until 2039. By 2035, this generation will account for 16% of the world's population and will live in an era of full automation.
South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mook, has initiated an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire air transportation system. The decision was made after the crash of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS, which killed 179 passengers.
The Taliban has banned the installation of windows in houses facing neighboring buildings where women live. Owners of existing houses have to block such windows with walls or a special covering.
The Israeli Ministry of Health has prepared a report on torture and violence against hostages in Gaza, including children. The report is based on the testimonies of more than 100 released persons and will be presented to the UN.
The temporarily occupied territories are facing food shortages due to the ban on price increases. This is especially true for vegetable oil, which is now sold “under the counter” because the fixed price does not correspond to the market price.