Stepan Haftko
Israel is preparing the territory for the construction of a large camp in Rafah, equipped with facial recognition technology. The facility will serve as a checkpoint and temporary accommodation for Palestinians before their possible departure to Egypt.
TikTok has reached an out-of-court settlement with a 19-year-old Californian who accused the platform of intentionally fostering addiction and harming mental health. The terms of the agreement are confidential, but this is the second settlement in the case.
The Trump administration has informed Congress of the phased reopening of the US embassy in Caracas following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. This is the first step towards normalizing relations with Venezuela's new government.
OpenAI has launched Prism – a free AI tool based on GPT-5. 2 for scientists. It integrates article writing, citation, and data visualization functions, operating as a cloud-based editor with LaTeX support.
On the night of January 28, a UAV hit an apartment building in the Bilohorodka community in the Kyiv region. The roof and upper floor were damaged, and residents are being evacuated.
Donald Trump welcomed the dollar's decline, calling it "great" for American business and exports. Following his statements, the dollar index fell by 1.2%, reaching its lowest level since February 2022.
Donald Trump has raised import duties on goods from South Korea from 15% to 25% due to the non-ratification of the agreement. This decision caused Hyundai and Kia shares to plummet, which could cost them $3.5 billion annually.
On the night of January 28, Russian troops attacked Odesa Oblast with drones, hitting an Orthodox monastery and a private house. The fires were promptly extinguished, and there were no casualties.
Global oil prices rose by 3% after storm "Fern" paralyzed production in the US. Extreme cold halted crude oil extraction and export from Gulf of Mexico ports.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in the schedule of suburban routes in Kharkiv and Odesa regions. Delays range from 30 minutes to 4 hours due to weather and technical factors.
US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off aid to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is reappointed as prime minister.
The Hungarian government has launched a campaign to collect signatures against EU funding for Ukraine, arguing that it threatens to impoverish Hungarians. The campaign is unfolding ahead of elections where Orbán's party could lose its lead.
In Paris, unknown individuals vandalized the Galerie L art gallery, where 22-year-old Elizaveta Krivonogikh, whom the media calls Putin's illegitimate daughter, works. Vandals damaged display windows and left anti-Russian slogans, including "F*ck Putin."
The administration of US President Donald Trump has displayed an official photo of his meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Anchorage summit in August 2025. This underscores the Trump administration's desire to establish direct contacts with the Kremlin.
On January 28, a massive attack with explosions and air defense activity was recorded in Crimea. Hits on the Kacha and Saki airfields are reported, as well as the closure of the Kerch Bridge.
The price of gold exceeded $5181. 84 per ounce, rising due to geopolitical tensions and concerns about the US economy. Investors are actively investing in the precious metal.
The volume of Russian crude oil on tankers at sea has increased by 60 million barrels since late August due to reduced purchases by India. Russia is seeking alternative markets and using storage in Southeast Asia.
In the Kharkiv region, rescuers extinguished the fire and completed the search operation in the passenger train car that came under shelling. The deaths of five people have been confirmed; the exact number of victims will be determined after DNA examination.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 93 combat engagements, the enemy used 184 KABs and over 5,200 kamikaze drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, 47 occupiers were eliminated and 38 drones were destroyed.
Amazon is ceasing operations of most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores starting February 1. The company will focus on developing Whole Foods Market and expanding grocery delivery services.
The US plan to involve ICE officers in security for the Winter Olympics in Milan has drawn criticism from Italian officials. Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala has spoken out against the presence of ICE representatives.
In the Sicilian city of Niscemi, dozens of houses are on the brink of collapse due to a landslide caused by a storm. Italian authorities have begun evacuations, with over 1,500 people leaving their homes.
A rally titled "Knowledge is Power" was held in Belgrade to protest government pressure on the academic community. Participants accuse the authorities of persecuting teachers and students for their civic stance.
Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets last year, but almost half of them were supposed to be delivered two years ago. The delays are due to software issues and system modernization.
TikTok US has updated its privacy policy, expanding data collection to include precise user location. This follows an agreement with American investors to avoid a ban.
A number of Asian countries, including Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan, are implementing medical screening for air passengers due to the Nipah virus outbreak in India. The virus is transmitted from bats and pigs, as well as between humans, causing severe complications.
The European Union has launched an official investigation into the Grok chatbot over suspicions of creating manipulative sexualized images. Regulators will check the company's compliance with the Digital Services Act.
The CPD recorded a new peak in the activity of Russian information operations aimed at destabilizing the internal situation in Ukraine. The enemy uses bot networks to manipulate the topic of electricity shortages.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported a new information attack by the Kremlin, aimed at intimidating Western countries with widely publicized samples of new weapons. Naryshkin's statements about successful missile tests are part of a disinformation strategy.
Juvenile prosecutors in Odesa region have uncovered numerous violations of children's rights in care institutions, leading to the initiation of several pre-trial investigations. In particular, a caregiver has been notified of suspicion of torturing a 6-year-old boy.