Indian company Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd is considering purchasing Venezuelan oil, having ceased importing Russian crude due to sanctions. MRPL adheres to sanctions and does not import Russian oil.
He has held the position since January 22, 2017: in 2021, he called Crimea "Russian. "
The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2026 due to AI investments and easing US customs policy. The global economy is successfully adapting to challenges, demonstrating productivity growth.
A massive fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Pakistan has claimed the lives of 14 people, including a firefighter. Rescuers are searching for 58 missing persons as parts of the building have collapsed.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine plans to sign security guarantee agreements with the United States and an $800 billion economic recovery deal. President Zelenskyy expects the documents to be approved, despite Donald Trump's ambiguous position.
Special envoy of the Russian dictator Kirill Dmitriev will meet in Davos with US President's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The meeting will concern the US peace plan, as reported by Axios journalist Barak Ravid.
At least five thousand people have died in Iran during the suppression of protests. The most violent clashes took place in the northwest of the country.
Ambassadors from 27 EU countries will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday after Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on European countries. This is due to the US demand to be allowed to purchase Greenland.
Heavy rains on Australia's east coast have caused widespread flooding, leading to evacuations. In New South Wales, 20 people were rescued, and one woman died.
Indonesian rescuers have found debris of the ATR 42-500 reconnaissance aircraft that disappeared the day before. There were 11 people on board, their fate remains unknown.
Guatemalan security forces have launched an operation to regain control of three correctional facilities. Members of the Barrio 18 gang have taken 46 hostages, demanding the transfer of their leader to another institution.
The head coach of the Senegalese national team protested against the inadequate security arrangements for the team upon their arrival in Rabat. The footballers were left without security escort, which exposed them to danger.
The US Supreme Court will hear a case concerning Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. This will determine the limits of White House influence on monetary policy.
The US has called on Syria to halt its offensive in the north of the country, where Syrian forces have clashed with Kurdish SDF units. The conflict has escalated due to strategic positions and oil fields along the Euphrates River.
In Minneapolis, hundreds of protesters drove away far-right activists who were attempting to hold a rally near the municipal government building. Police watched as anti-ICE demonstrators pushed their opponents out of the square.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has protested against the composition of the executive council for governing the Gaza Strip, which was unveiled by the White House. Israel did not approve this composition, which contradicts its official policy.
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on January 17 the complete withdrawal of US troops from the Ain al-Asad airbase. The facility is now fully under Iraqi control, in accordance with the 2024 agreements.
Thousands of people in Copenhagen and Nuuk protested against Trump's demands to transfer Greenland to US control. Protesters emphasized that the island has the right to determine its own future.
An ATR 42-500 aircraft with 11 people on board has disappeared in Indonesia while flying over Sulawesi island. A search operation is underway in a mountainous area, complicated by weather conditions.
The global gold market is correcting after reaching historical highs, with prices falling by more than 1%. Investors are taking profits, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have eased.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that the Czech Republic will transfer combat aircraft to Ukraine to destroy Russian drones. These are medium-class aircraft, possibly L-159s.
Five men (four Ukrainians and one Russian) in Poland have been charged in a sabotage operation case. They attempted to send parcels with explosives to various countries, for which they face life imprisonment.
The German government and memorial institutions have called on social media platforms to counter the spread of AI-generated fake images about the Holocaust. These images distort historical events and seek to blur facts.
The US plans to exchange heavy Venezuelan oil for American medium crude to replenish strategic reserves. Venezuelan oil will be transported to Louisiana, and companies will be provided with American medium sour crude.
China has stopped importing electricity from Russia due to high prices for Russian electricity. The Russian Ministry of Energy noted that supplies could resume at Beijing's request.
TikTok is introducing new age detection technology in Europe. It analyzes profile information, videos, and behavioral signals to identify accounts that may belong to minors.
Kruger National Park in South Africa has been temporarily closed to visitors due to persistent rains and overflowing rivers. The administration evacuated staff and guests and closed several gates, cutting off access to the northern part of the park.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have signed a multi-year agreement for global film streaming. Netflix has acquired exclusive rights to screen Sony films after their theatrical release.
The US Department of Commerce and Taiwan have reached an agreement on tariff reduction and investment. Taiwan has pledged to invest $500 billion in the US technology sector.
According to the US military, the tanker in question is the "Veronica. " They stated that the tanker's crew "acted in defiance of the quarantine established by President Trump for sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean."
