Stepan Haftko
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on Russian military losses as of January 10, 2026, with 880 occupiers eliminated in a day. The total personnel losses of the enemy reached 1,217,810 people.
An oil depot caught fire in the Volgograd region after a drone attack. Authorities are preparing a temporary accommodation point for possible evacuation of the population.
Peridot, a cocktail bar, has opened on the 38th floor of The Henderson skyscraper in Hong Kong. The establishment stands out with its "neon-green" interior and unique cocktails.
A rare copy of "Action Comics No. 1," which belonged to Nicolas Cage, has sold for a record $15 million. This 1938 comic, stolen in 2000, set a new absolute record for value.
Russian analysts have acknowledged the Russian Navy's inability to protect 'shadow fleet' vessels after the US seizure of the tanker Marinera on January 7, 2026. The fleet lacks the resources to convoy tankers over long distances.
The international community is discussing a boycott of the 2026 World Cup due to Trump's statements about military operations in Mexico. This caused outrage, as Mexico is a partner in organizing the tournament.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the US of imperialism and compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to "Nazi brigades. " This happened after an incident in Minneapolis where an ICE agent shot a woman.
A state of disaster has been declared in Victoria, Australia, due to three emergency-level bushfires. Authorities have been granted expanded powers to evacuate and fight the fires.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has allowed the Boeing 737 MAX 10 to proceed to the second phase of certification flight tests. However, a key issue with the engine de-icing system remains unresolved.
Trafigura Group plans to load its first vessel with Venezuelan oil next week. This comes as part of a new US strategy to control Venezuela's energy resources.
For the first time, K-pop artists and projects have received nominations in the "Big Four" Grammy categories. Rosé and Bruno Mars are nominated for "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year," and the group Katseye for "Best New Artist."
Amazon integrates new features into its compact $50 Bee device. The gadget now syncs with Gmail and calendar, allowing users to draft emails and meeting invitations.
In December, the US manufacturing sector lost 8,000 jobs, and 75,000 over the year. This happened against the backdrop of Trump's trade tariffs, which were supposed to revive industry but led to reduced hiring and increased costs.
OpenAI and SoftBank Group Corp. are each investing $500 million in SB Energy to support the construction of large-scale data centers in the US. SB Energy has been selected to build a new 1.2 GW data center in Texas.
Abandoned military bases in Puerto Rico are being reactivated as part of Trump's new national security strategy. This is due to increased US military pressure on Latin America.
Iraq is initiating the creation of a special commission to investigate the recruitment of its citizens into the Russian army. Official Baghdad expressed concern and reminded of the responsibility for mercenary activities.
President Trump appeared in public with a "Happy Trump" pin, a gift with a cartoon image. He explained that he is never happy until America is great again.
Alfa Romeo and Maserati presented the Giulia Quadrifoglio "Luna Rossa" – an extreme version of the sedan with a limited run of 10 units. The model features a radical aerodynamic package that increases downforce to 140 kg.
Bitcoin ends the first week of 2026 unchanged, hovering around $90,000, down 2% from a year ago. Investors are awaiting tariff decisions and future Fed guidance.
Donald Trump has called on oil companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela, but Exxon considers the country uninvestable due to a lack of legal guarantees. The US plans to control the distribution of revenues from Venezuelan oil.
North Korea accused the South of sending a reconnaissance drone to the DPRK's borders.
France has postponed the G7 summit by one day to avoid coinciding with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and a UFC tournament at the White House. The event will take place on June 15-17, 2026, in Évian-les-Bains.
Following Ukraine, Latvia will initiate a UN Security Council meeting due to intensified Russian shelling near EU and NATO borders and Russia's use of the "Oreshnik" missile.
Cypriot authorities are investigating a video on the X network that questions the funding of President Nikos Christodoulides' campaign. Law enforcement classifies this as a hybrid disinformation operation by the Russian Federation aimed at undermining the state's reputation.
Apple Inc. shares fell for the eighth consecutive session on January 9, approaching their longest losing streak since 1991. Investors are concerned about the company's lagging position in the AI race and rising component costs.
Global oil prices rose by 2% at the close of trading on January 9 due to geopolitical instability. Protests in Iran and escalation in Ukraine affected the market.
The Syrian army launched an assault on Kurdish areas of Aleppo, including Sheikh Maqsoud, after an ultimatum for evacuation was rejected. Over 140,000 civilians have fled their homes, with casualties and injuries reported.
Great Britain is allocating $270 million to prepare units for a possible mission in Ukraine. The funds will be used to modernize transport, communication systems, and drone defense equipment.
Donald Trump stated that the US is ready to mediate the sale of Venezuelan oil to China and Russia. He expects oil and gas companies to invest $100 billion in restoring Venezuela's infrastructure.
Delcy Rodriguez, appointed as interim president of Venezuela, announced the start of a diplomatic dialogue with the Donald Trump administration. This comes despite official condemnation of US actions, which Caracas calls the "illegal kidnapping" of Nicolas Maduro.