Donald Trump and Mark Rutte discussed Greenland; the plan involves respecting Danish sovereignty. The US will strengthen its military presence and deploy missile defense systems in the Arctic.
Ukrzaliznytsia has switched to an updated timetable for 118 long-distance trains and over a hundred regional and suburban routes. The changes are aimed at solving the problem of mass delays caused by shelling and detours.
Using the Webb telescope, scientists managed to capture a unique phenomenon in the Helix Nebula.
Western experts are discussing the possibility of Iran using Russia's Kalinka electronic warfare system against the Starlink satellite network. Russia developed it as a countermeasure against space-based internet systems after the invasion of Ukraine.
A powerful tropical storm caused a massive landslide on Mount Maunganui in New Zealand, burying a popular campsite. Several people are officially reported missing, and a search operation is underway.
Global gold prices plummeted by 1. 1% after Trump's announcement of abandoning tariffs against the EU and reaching a "framework agreement" on Greenland. The decrease in geopolitical tension weakened investors' interest in safe-haven assets, leading to a drop in gold prices to $4783.27 per ounce.
In eastern India, a killer elephant killed 22 people in ten days, including an entire family and an expert. Authorities have lost control, residents are ordered to stay indoors.
The organizers of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games have unveiled the design of the Olympic cauldrons, dedicated to the creative legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. For the first time, two flames will be lit and extinguished simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after 27 years of service, having spent 608 days in space and setting a record among women. Her last mission on Starliner lasted nine months due to technical malfunctions, instead of the planned week.
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.
