Moroccan authorities are evacuating 50,000 residents of Ksar el-Kebir due to the threat of flooding. The reason is a critical rise in the water level of the Loukkos River after prolonged rains and the release of water from the dam.
A dispute has arisen in Nigeria over the release of more than 80 Christians abducted by militants. Police claim that most of the hostages have returned home, but a Christian association states that many people are still in captivity.
Russia has warned that foreign military contingents in Ukraine would become "legitimate targets" for the Russian army. Moscow views the arrival of foreign troops as direct entry into the war.
Donald Trump announced an agreement on a trade deal with India. India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil and purchase more energy from the US.
According to a Publicus Institute poll, 48% of decided voters support the Tisza party, while 40% are ready to vote for Fidesz. Thus, the opposition maintains an eight percentage point lead.
Gold and silver prices continued to fall on Monday. Spot gold prices fell 3% to $4718.35 an ounce, and silver fell 3.3% to $81.75 an ounce.
Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via TurkStream increased by 10. 3% in January compared to last year. Turkey remains the only transit route for Russian gas to Europe.
High-ranking US and Israeli generals held talks at the Pentagon. The meeting took place amid rising tensions with Iran.
Dmitry Medvedev called Donald Trump an effective leader who seeks peace, but noted that Russia has not detected American nuclear submarines off its coast. Trump seeks to go down in history as a peacemaker, and contacts with Americans have become more productive.
US President Donald Trump said that India would be able to import oil from Venezuela. This move is intended to replace some of the Russian oil imports.
In Indonesia, the death toll from the landslide has risen to 49, with 15 more still missing. The search operation continues despite unstable ground and the risk of new collapses.
An explosion occurred in the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, killing one person and injuring 14. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and Israel denies involvement.
Pakistani security forces eliminated at least 67 militants in Balochistan province. The attacks killed 10 police officers, 11 civilians, and wounded 24 police officers.
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan claimed her first Australian Open title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Sabalenka had previously eliminated Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina in the semifinals.
Special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, will visit Miami for meetings with members of US President Donald Trump's administration. This comes amid reports of a possible trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in promised US energy aid to Ukraine have yet to be disbursed, raising concerns amid a harsh winter. The funds, intended for gas imports and infrastructure reconstruction, are stuck due to bureaucratic confusion and internal disputes within the Trump administration.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine will be technically ready to join the EU by 2027. He stated that by the end of 2026, Ukraine will have completed the main steps required for membership.
SpaceX is exploring opportunities to enter into agreements with other companies led by Elon Musk. In particular, mergers with xAI and Tesla are being considered.
Trump stated his readiness for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran, despite the military buildup. He confirmed contacts with the Iranian side and plans to continue dialogue to prevent a military confrontation.
A group of armed militants attacked a military base in northeastern Nigeria using drones. Several soldiers were killed and infrastructure was damaged in the attack.
Airbus has launched a marketing campaign for a new modification of the A220-500 aircraft, which will accommodate 160-170 passengers. This model will compete with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and promises lower fuel consumption.
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department over the leak of his tax returns in 2019-2020. The former president accuses the agencies of failing to protect confidential data and of politically motivated persecution.
Senior Chinese General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation. This deprives the US of an important contact in China's highest military body.
Gold reached a record $5594. 82 per ounce due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Silver also rose to $120.45 per ounce.
A Satena airline plane crashed in northeastern Colombia, killing all 15 passengers and crew members. Among the victims are local legislator Diogenes Quintero and congressional candidate Carlos Salcedo.
Brent crude prices exceeded $69 per barrel, and WTI – $64, due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The market is also affected by reduced US inventories and a winter storm.
Global gold and silver prices are rising: gold reached $5591 per ounce, silver – about $120. This is happening against the backdrop of a weakening dollar and an increase in US national debt.
The US presented a strategy for the demilitarization of Gaza to the UN Security Council, which includes buying back weapons from militants. The plan aims to remove Hamas from power and destroy its military infrastructure under international supervision.
The European Union is preparing to list Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group after a change in France's position. This decision will be a response to the brutal suppression of protests in Iran and will lead to the freezing of the organization's assets.
The Trump administration has decided to hand over the supertanker M/T Sophia, detained by the US Coast Guard in January 2026, to the Venezuelan authorities. This is the first time a vessel from the "shadow fleet" has been returned after the naval blockade of Venezuela.
