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.
The Russian leadership is considering replacing the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Sergey Pinchuk, due to his inability to protect ships from attacks by Ukrainian naval drones. The most likely candidate to replace Pinchuk is considered to be his first deputy, Vice Admiral Akhmerov.
German companies Rheinmetall and OHB are developing a satellite network for the Bundeswehr, which will become a European alternative to Starlink. The project will provide secure internet for the German army, reducing dependence on American technologies.
Czech volunteers have developed the "Jan Žižka" drone with fiber-optic control, making it invulnerable to electronic warfare. The first 200 units have already been produced, and fundraising is underway to expand production.
ICC judges rejected defense arguments regarding the health of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The 80-year-old politician was deemed fit to participate in hearings after a thorough medical examination.
As a result of the shelling of Kyiv by Russian troops, objects of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, which are under UNESCO protection, have been damaged. This is the first instance of the sanctuary being destroyed by military action since World War II.
The tanker "Alexey Kosygin" has completed its transit through the Northern Sea Route and is preparing to moor at Arctic LNG 2. This will allow Russia to partially circumvent US logistical restrictions and maintain fuel exports in the Arctic.
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev presented the defense plan for 2026, focusing on air defense and drones. To implement the strategy, $120 billion is needed, half of which will be covered by Ukraine.
The HUR reports the elimination of Filipino citizen John Patrick, who fought for Russia and died during a "meat assault" in the Donetsk direction. His training lasted only a week, after which he was sent to the front line.
A powerful winter storm brought record precipitation and extreme temperature drops to Northern and Eastern Europe. Forecasters predict severe frosts over the next two weeks, which will create a critical load on energy systems.
In the city of Salamanca, Mexico, armed attackers opened fire on people after a football match, killing 11 and wounding 12, including a woman and a child. The Guanajuato state authorities have launched an investigation, and the city's mayor called the attack "deplorable and cowardly."
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has initiated a wave of arrests among the top generals, removing influential figures from the army. This is happening amid rumors of an attempted coup and preparations for a conflict over Taiwan.
12-year-old Nico Antic died in hospital from severe injuries after a shark bite in Sydney Harbour. The attack occurred during cliff jumping, leading to mass beach closures due to abnormal predator activity.
The massive Russian shelling on January 24 left Chernihiv almost completely without electricity. The enemy deliberately attacked energy facilities, causing a critical situation in the city.
After the night shelling in Kyiv, the "red" metro line is operating with temporary changes. Some stations are closed, and train intervals have been increased due to electricity shortages.
On the 1431st day of the war, the General Staff recorded 136 combat engagements and massive shelling of civilian targets. The occupiers focused their efforts on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, using aviation and thousands of kamikaze drones.
As a result of a massive night attack by 25 Shahed drones on Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 19 people. The strikes hit residential areas, a hospital, and a maternity hospital.
On February 11, a summit of Western Hemisphere military leaders will take place in Washington, chaired by General Dan Caine. The goal is to create a united front against terrorist organizations and drug cartels that are destabilizing the region.
ATESH agents reported a non-combat loss in the ranks of the 33rd separate motorized rifle regiment in Donetsk. The conflict over a thermal imager ended in a shootout and the death of one of the occupiers.
On January 23, the US Southern Command destroyed a smuggler's vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two deaths. This is the first operation since the detention of Nicolás Maduro, part of a campaign against drug trafficking.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 930 invaders, bringing the total losses of Russian troops since the beginning of the invasion to over 1. 23 million people. The enemy lost a significant amount of artillery and drones.
A Russian drone attack on Kharkiv resulted in 14 injured, including one child, and significant destruction. Rescuers evacuated people from damaged buildings, extinguishing fires and clearing debris.
Due to the night shelling of Kyiv, the subway infrastructure was damaged, which caused changes in train movement on the Syretsko-Pecherska line. Trains run on two separate sections, movement on the damaged section has been suspended.