US Supreme Court justices questioned the legality of Donald Trump's attempts to remove Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook from office. This is the first time a president has attempted to fire a central bank official since 1913.
US stock indices surged after Trump's announcement of a deal on Greenland, which averted the imposition of harsh tariffs on European goods. The S&P 500 index showed its largest one-day gain in two months.
Japan has restarted the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, for the first time since 2011, despite concerns from local residents. Commercial operation of reactor No. 6 will begin next month.
A review of scientific literature revealed higher levels of microbial contamination in water dispensers compared to tap water. This poses a health risk to consumers who believe such water to be safer.
Spain's Foreign Minister called on the EU to form a single armed force to deter external threats. This statement came amid discussions of Trump's threats regarding Greenland.
The Spanish train drivers' union has announced a three-day strike from February 9 to 11, demanding safety measures on the railway. The decision was made after three train derailments that resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including train drivers.
For the first time in almost a year, Venezuelan crude oil is heading to Europe, with the vessel Poliegos set to deliver fuel to Italy. The shipments are organized by Vitol Group with US involvement to support Venezuela's economy.
Three Palestinian photojournalists were killed in an Israeli strike in the central Gaza Strip. Their car was hit while they were on a humanitarian mission.
Viewers are seeing a potential deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery as a chance to solve the problem of too many paid platforms. The merger would avoid content fragmentation and provide access to premium movies and series under a single bill.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that last December, Russia was losing about 1,000 servicemen killed daily. The total number of eliminated occupiers in December exceeded 30,000 people.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate for January 22, 2026. The dollar has fallen to UAH 43.1759, the euro to UAH 50.6669, and the Polish zloty remains stable at UAH 11.9866.
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Christopher Stewart, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley of Kiss are the new inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on June 11 in New York City.
The US has successfully transferred 150 ISIS militants from Syria to Iraq. This move is part of a plan to relocate up to 7,000 prisoners amid instability in the region.
The Federal Court of Canada has overturned a government order to liquidate TikTok's Canadian division. The case has been sent back to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for reconsideration, allowing the platform to continue operations.
In Iran, security forces indiscriminately used firearms during anti-government protests. This led to the death of random passers-by who did not participate in the actions.
The Ukrainian delegation in Davos held meetings with BlackRock, and the Prime Ministers of Norway and Qatar. Economic development, post-war recovery, and security guarantees were discussed.
Syria reports seven soldiers killed in a drone strike by Kurdish forces, who deny the attack and accuse the government of violating the truce. The conflict escalated after a four-day ceasefire was announced and Syria threatened to storm Kurdish cities.
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has launched Operation "Catch of the Day" in Maine, aimed at enforcing immigration laws. Over 100 federal agents have arrived in the state, drawing criticism from the governor and human rights activists.
Apple plans to update Siri to a full-fledged generative AI chatbot, Campos, which will compete with ChatGPT and Gemini. The technology will be unveiled in June, with a release scheduled for September 2026.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have joined Trump's "Peace Council. " Israel has also confirmed its participation, while Russia is considering the invitation.
Japan will allocate $6 billion for humanitarian and technical support to Ukraine in 2026. Total aid from Japan since the beginning of the invasion has exceeded $15 billion.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the country will not immediately join Trump's "Peace Council" project. The reason is the inconsistency of certain provisions with Italian law and the need for parliamentary approval.
Putin announced his readiness to allocate $1 billion from frozen assets to the "Peace Council. " He also commented on the situation around Greenland and negotiations regarding Ukraine.
During January 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian troops, with 140 combat engagements recorded. The largest number of attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk (33) and Huliaipole (31) directions.
Donald Trump announced agreements with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding Greenland and the Arctic region. The US will not impose tariffs against European states.
Donald Trump proposed creating a "Peace Council" to replace the "ineffective" UN, inviting Putin to join it. This initiative is meeting with resistance from allies and disputes over its powers.
Czech Prime Minister Babiš called discussions about selling L-159 attack aircraft to Ukraine "superfluous," as they are critically important for the defense of the Czech Republic. He criticized President Pavel for raising this issue without consulting the government.
US President Donald Trump called on NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. He emphasized that the US bears an unfair financial burden within the Alliance.
Donald Trump's average approval rating in January 2026 is 40%, and according to Gallup and Reuters/Ipsos, it is 36%. Most Americans are dissatisfied with his economic and immigration policies.
The US is preparing for a massive winter storm this weekend that could affect several states at once.
