Stepan Haftko
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with US President Donald Trump. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen her position in the struggle for leadership in Venezuela after the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader of "Batkivshchyna", announced the blocking of her bank accounts, which makes it impossible to pay bail. She planned to use the funds received as compensation for political persecution.
Yulia Svyrydenko and Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Latvian Saeima, discussed the state of Ukraine's energy system and countering the aggressor's plans. Latvia will allocate 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine's needs.
Czech President Pavel stated in Lviv that Ukraine needs perseverance and direct support, not sympathy. He emphasized that the winter period exacerbates the consequences of the war, and the country has been resisting aggression for almost four years.
Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, has experienced widespread power outages due to an extreme heatwave. Approximately 1 million consumers have been left without electricity, with energy officials attributing the situation to critical strain on the power grids.
The French government is considering the possibility of adopting the 2026 budget without a vote due to the blocking of the process by far-left and far-right parties. This decision could be implemented using Article 49.3 of the constitution or a system of decrees.
Since the beginning of January 15, 161 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy used aviation, dropping 160 guided aerial bombs, and carried out almost 5,000 kamikaze drone strikes.
Only 17% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire or take control of Greenland. 71% of respondents consider it a bad idea to use the army to annex the island.
Germany is urgently sending a Bundeswehr reconnaissance group to Greenland. This operation is Europe's response to US ambitions regarding the island.
Actor Michael Keaton has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious "Man of the Year 2026" award by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals association. The traditional "Pudding Pot" ceremony will take place on February 6.
The European Commission has approved Germany's plan to build new gas power plants by 2031. Germany has also received approval for a 12 billion euro aid package for industry.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian invaders; 118 combat engagements took place over the past day. The enemy used aviation and drones, carrying out over 3,700 attacks.
The opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has increased its lead over Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party to 12%. This could lead to a change of power in Hungary for the first time since 2010.
Negotiations in Washington between the US and Denmark regarding Greenland concluded without an agreement. Denmark rejected US claims for control, stating that the island would remain part of the Kingdom.
In the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian military administration is forcibly subordinating civilian hospitals to military needs. This limits local residents' access to medical care.
John Forte, known for his collaboration with the Fugees, was found dead at his home. The cause of death of the 50-year-old artist is being investigated by forensic experts.
Netflix plans to change the terms of the deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets, switching to an all-cash payment. This will accelerate the sale process, which has been ongoing for several months and has faced resistance from regulators and competitors.
A meeting was held in Washington between the US Vice President and the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland. Donald Trump's demands for American control over Denmark's autonomous territory were discussed.
The winners of the 2026 North American Car of the Year Awards were announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The top awards went to the Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo, and Hyundai Palisade.
The White House has published an image symbolizing Greenland's geopolitical choice between the US and Russia with China. This visualizes the struggle for influence over the island amid Trump's interest in the Arctic.
The U. S. Senate is preparing to vote on a resolution limiting President Trump's authority to take military action in Venezuela. Trump is pressuring Republicans who supported advancing the resolution.
Japan has transferred the final batch of 14 units of special equipment to Ukraine, completing the implementation of an additional aid package. The cargo included trucks, high-mobility vehicles, and tracked transporters.
The US is initiating the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, which includes disarming Hamas, rebuilding the territory, and establishing a civilian administration under US supervision. Witkoff reported that a government of Palestinian experts would be formed in Gaza, whose activities would be overseen by a "Peace Council" led by Trump.
The US Department of Defense is testing a device acquired by intelligence agencies that may be the cause of "Havana Syndrome. " The apparatus generates pulsed radio waves and contains Russian components.
In 2025, greenhouse gas emissions in the US increased by 2. 4% compared to the previous year, reaching 5.9 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. This increase is attributed to an abnormally cold winter, rising natural gas prices, and the growth of the technology sector, including cryptocurrency mining.
SpaceX has canceled Starlink subscription fees in Iran due to mass protests and internet blocking. Terminal owners now use satellite communications for free.
Poland neutralized the most powerful cyberattack on energy infrastructure in history, carried out by Russian special services. They tried to cause a complete power outage for Polish citizens at the end of December 2025.
White House special envoy Steve Witkoff held a private meeting with Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The talks took place against the backdrop of large-scale protests in the Islamic Republic.
The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has initiated preliminary proceedings against Julio Iglesias. Two former employees accuse the 82-year-old artist of sexual assault and human trafficking.
Canada recommends its citizens to immediately leave Iran by land. Iraq has suspended all passenger flights with Iran.