Reuters

According to US intelligence, Hamas has attracted 10-15 thousand new members since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza. At the same time, the organization lost approximately the same number of militants during the fighting.

Donald Trump has asked Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices, claiming it will lead to a quick end to the war in Ukraine. He also called for lower interest rates around the world.

Trump plans to reinstate the federal death penalty and cancel diversity initiatives on his first day in office. He will also require biological sex to be indicated in US passports.

Hundreds of protesters stormed the courthouse after President Yun Seok-yol's arrest was extended. 46 people were arrested, 9 police officers and about 40 protesters were injured.

New US sanctions have stopped 10% of Russia's shadowy oil transportation fleet. About 65 tankers with Russian oil cannot enter the ports of China and other countries.

Trump's aides have admitted that the promise to make peace in Ukraine in one day was an election bluff. According to new estimates, it will take months or more to resolve the conflict.

Donald Trump plans to create the Internal Revenue Service on January 20, when he takes office. The new agency will collect duties, taxes and other revenues from foreign sources.

Three Russian Arctic oil fields have faced serious disruptions due to US tanker sanctions. The restrictions could lead to a halt in production due to a lack of oil storage capacity.

US President-elect Donald Trump plans to meet with putin as soon as he takes office.

A terrorist country is behind a fake letter signed by a US senator regarding the Greenlandic independence referendum. The document was intended to undermine trust between the United States, Denmark and Greenland.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 6 occurred on the Japanese island of Kyushu at a depth of 37 km. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.

The Iranian army has added a thousand new high-security drones to its arsenal. The drones have considerable destructive power and are able to overcome air defense systems due to their low radar footprint.

Capri Holdings is looking for a buyer for its luxury brand Versace due to falling sales. The Italian fashion house Prada is considered a potential buyer, with an estimated deal value of up to $2.19 billion.

Chinese and Indian oil refineries are forced to reorient to oil supplies from the Middle East, Africa, and America. This is due to new US sanctions against russian companies and vessels.

An explosion occurred at a gas station in the Yemeni province of Al-Bayda, killing 8 people. About 50 other people were injured, the causes of the incident are under investigation.

The US imposed sanctions against major Russian oil companies, including Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz. More than 180 ships, dozens of oil traders and six high-ranking officials were also put on the sanctions list.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson commented on the information about Trump's meeting with Putin, noting that this is not a new initiative. Ukraine expects Trump to meet with Zelenskyy after the inauguration to work together for peace.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump's idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico. She suggested calling all of North America “Mexican America,” referring to a map from 1607.

A powerful 6. 8-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet, killing 126 people and injuring 188. Rescuers have evacuated more than 400 people, but the search is complicated by extremely low temperatures.

South Korea's chief investigator has issued a second arrest warrant for former President Yun Suk-yol, who was ousted through impeachment. The situation has led to mass protests in the capital, where supporters and opponents of the president are demonstrating.

The Venezuelan president announced the detention of seven “mercenaries” - two Americans and five people from Ukraine and Colombia. Maduro did not provide evidence of the accusations, saying only that they were “high-caliber” specialists.

The UAE and Israeli Foreign Ministers met in the Persian Gulf to discuss the situation in Gaza. The parties discussed ways to achieve a ceasefire and the importance of international efforts to stabilize the situation.

Donald Trump said that on the first day of his presidency he would lift Biden's ban on oil and gas drilling in US coastal waters. Biden had previously blocked the development of 625 million acres, considering it risky.

Venezuela breaks off diplomatic relations with Paraguay and recalls its diplomats. The decision was made after Paraguayan President Santiago Peña's statement of support for the Venezuelan opposition.

Shares of alcohol producers have fallen after statements about the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer. Even one drink a day can significantly increase the risk of developing cancer.

The spot price of gold rose to $2657. 18 per ounce, reaching its highest level since December 13. The rise in precious metals prices is driven by a weakening dollar and demand for safe assets.

An attempted arrest of South Korean President Yoon Sook-yol failed due to opposition from the military and security services. Law enforcement officers stopped the operation due to a threat to the safety of personnel.

Over the 15 months of the war, the population of the Gaza Strip decreased by 6% to 2. 1 million people.

In the first 9 months of 2024, $46 billion of overdue card loans were written off in the United States, which is 50% more than last year. Total household debt reached a new high of $17.94 trillion.

A Boeing 737-800 crashes at Muan Airport, killing 179 people. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and identifying the bodies, and relatives of the victims are waiting for information.