Reuters
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.
In the Sidama region, a truck carrying passengers fell into a river, killing 71 people. Among the dead are 68 men and 3 women, and five more are in critical condition.
South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mook, has initiated an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire air transportation system. The decision was made after the crash of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS, which killed 179 passengers.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to undergo surgery to remove his prostate gland. The politician was diagnosed with a benign prostate enlargement that caused a urinary tract infection.
Azerbaijan Airlines claims “external interference” as the cause of the Embraer 190 crash. On December 28, the company suspends flights to 10 cities in Russia due to possible security risks.
Azerbaijan Airlines flight JS-8432 was shot down by the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system over Russian territory. According to sources, after the missile hit, the plane was not allowed to make an emergency landing in Russia.
Brent and WTI oil prices rose by 0. 5-0.6% due to China's plans to issue $411 billion in bonds. An additional factor was a 3.2 million barrel reduction in US oil reserves.
Asma al-Assad, the wife of the former Syrian president, is battling a severe form of leukemia with a 50% chance of survival. She is in isolation in Russia and plans to divorce her husband to receive treatment in London.
Brent crude rose to $73. 58 and WTI to $70.10 per barrel due to expectations of a reduction in supplies. Analysts predict stable prices and rising demand in the coming months amid Chinese stimulus.
The trial of Ryan Root, a suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida, has been postponed until September 2025. Judge Eileen Cannon rejected the defense's request for a one-year delay as excessive.
French authorities have applied strict controls imposed for the Olympics to visitors to Christmas fairs. Human rights activists and lawyers have criticized the increased use of administrative surveillance of people without criminal records.