The Trump administration may ease sanctions against Venezuela to facilitate oil exports. The US plans to attract investment and unblock IMF assets to restore the economy.
In the Philippines, rescuers detected signs of life at the site of a massive landfill collapse in the village of Binaliw, Cebu City. The tragedy, which occurred on January 8, 2026, claimed the lives of four workers, with over 30 people still missing.
Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have become citizens of Guinea after confirming their genetic heritage. The ceremony took place in Conakry, where the couple plans to visit tourist attractions.
On January 10, 2026, Indonesia temporarily restricted access to the Grok chatbot due to the risk of disseminating pornographic content. The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies considers the creation of sexualized deepfakes a threat to the safety of citizens.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Castelion to review the progress of the "Blackbeard" hypersonic missile. The missile is designed for mass and rapid production, as well as for non-nuclear deterrence.
A large-scale power outage has affected Zaporizhzhia region and part of Dnipropetrovsk region. Power engineers are working to restore power, the causes are being investigated.
On January 10, 2026, a cargo plane belonging to Pallas Aviation, a company linked to the CIA, was spotted in Caracas. This occurred amidst the first official visit of US State Department representatives to Venezuela to assess the reopening of the embassy.
Sixth-tier football club Macclesfield sensationally defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup. This victory was historic, as the club knocked out the current cup holders.
NATO is bolstering its northern flank: British Marines are being deployed to Norway year-round to counter the Russian-Chinese alliance. 1,500 troops will be based at Camp Viking, monitoring underwater activity and protecting infrastructure.
The head of British intelligence warned that Russians are preparing new hybrid attacks in Europe and that the "front line" is now everywhere, not just in war.
Slovakia and the US will sign an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy. It envisages the construction of a new 1200 MW power unit at the Jaslovské Bohunice NPP.
On the night of January 11, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with a new Molniya drone. The drone hit an infrastructure object in the Slobidskyi district of the city.
The IRGC called national security a "red line" and promised a harsh response to mass protests. The authorities imposed a digital blockade, but activists spread videos of new actions.
US Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the Iranian people via social network X amid bloody protests and assured them that help is on the way.
On January 10, 2026, Nicaragua began releasing prisoners following a US demand. This move coincides with similar events in Venezuela.
Nvidia and Tesla have different approaches to autonomous driving: Nvidia introduced the open Alpamayo model with explainable AI capabilities, while Tesla uses a closed end-to-end system. Mercedes-Benz plans to integrate Alpamayo into its vehicles by the end of 2026.
Elon Musk accused the British authorities of "fascism" and a desire to suppress freedom of speech. The conflict escalated due to the possible blocking of X over the dissemination of sexualized images created by the AI tool Grok.
The US conducted a large-scale military operation, "Hawk Strike," against ISIS in Syria on January 10, 2026. More than 20 aircraft released 90 munitions on 35 targets in response to an attack on American troops.
Darick M. Moore is accused of killing four relatives and two adults in Mississippi. Among the victims is a 7-year-old child, whom he threatened with a gun.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán postponed the announcement of the Fidesz party's candidate until February, despite falling ratings. Sociological surveys show Fidesz trailing the opposition for the first time in 15 years.
Venezuelan authorities have released 18 political prisoners, including an opposition coordinator, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez vows to "rescue" Maduro.
The Trump administration is discussing possible airstrikes on Iranian military facilities. This is in response to the likely escalation of violence against protesters.
X platform owner Elon Musk stated that the company will open-source its new algorithm to the public within a week. This will happen every 4 weeks with developer notes.
The Syrian army has launched an operation to clear Kurdish areas of Aleppo, as the truce failed to stop clashes. More than 140,000 people have been displaced by the fighting.
Donald Trump expressed support for protesters in Iran who are demanding freedom. The US is ready to provide assistance, warning Tehran against violence.
Multinational exercises "Will to Peace 2026" have commenced in South African territorial waters, involving warships from Russia, China, and Iran. The event aims to practice aspects of maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping.
On January 10, 139 combat engagements took place at the front, with over 2,800 shellings and 33 air strikes recorded. The highest intensity of fighting remains in the Pokrovsk direction, where 32 attacks were repelled.
On the night of January 10, 2026, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 121 drones. The Defense Forces destroyed 94 enemy UAVs, 80 of which were Shahed attack drones.
On the night of January 10, 2026, Russian occupiers attacked Dnipropetrovsk region, 27 UAVs were shot down. In Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, and other districts, there are wounded, infrastructure damage, and fires.
Over the past day, 171 combat engagements took place on the front, and the enemy carried out over 3,300 shellings. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 43 assaults.
