Google has announced the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” for users in the United States. The change will take place after an official update to the US Geographic Names System, and both names will be displayed outside the US and Mexico.
The U. S. Department of Justice has fired several key lawyers from Special Counsel Jack Smith's team who were investigating Trump. The dismissed prosecutors were involved in cases involving classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
François Bayrou criticized Elon Musk's recent statements about France and Europe. The prime minister said that money should not give the right to control conscience.
The Russian army attacked Kharkiv on the night of January 28. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out in the Kholodnohirsky district of the city, details of the attack are being clarified.
President Zelenskyy said that the war with Russia is a puzzle that Trump will have to solve. He called for tougher sanctions against Russia and increased aid to Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine said that giving up nuclear weapons was an illogical step under pressure from the United States and Russia. According to him, Ukraine has actually exchanged nuclear weapons for war instead of real security guarantees.
The United States is ready to impose sanctions against countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens. The conflict arose after Colombia blocked the landing of American planes carrying deportees.
China has denied the CIA's claim that COVID-19 was leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, calling it “extremely unlikely. ” The Chinese Foreign Ministry cites joint research with the WHO and calls on the United States to stop politicizing the issue.
Polish President Andrzej Duda called for dismantling the Nord Stream gas pipeline and not resuming Russian gas supplies to Europe. He emphasized that this poses a threat to Ukraine and Central European countries.
European diplomats express cautious optimism about Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.
The EU has agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for 6 months after Hungary lifted the “reserve”. Budapest has received guarantees on energy security and negotiations with Ukraine on energy transit, the media reports.
The Minister of Social Policy reported a minor impact of the suspension of US foreign aid on the social sector. Ukraine has support from European partners and the World Bank, which compensates for the restrictions.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Department denied foreign media reports about possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Heavy fighting continues at the front, with Russians conducting offensive operations in the East.
The EU plans to extend sanctions against Russia, and Hungary will stop its resistance to this decision. In exchange, the EU will provide guarantees for the bloc's energy security.
Brent crude oil drops to $77. 97 after Trump calls on OPEC to cut prices to weaken Russia. Trump threatens sanctions and offers to meet with Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine.
The cryptocurrency market is showing a general decline, with bitcoin dropping to $98,000. The worst hit was the $TRUMP token, which lost 14% of its value amid tariff threats from the US president.
US immigration authorities have launched an operation to arrest about 270 illegal immigrants in Chicago. The raid is being conducted with the participation of the FBI and other federal agencies as part of a new immigration policy.
The White House announces that it has reached an agreement with Colombia to accept all illegal immigrants deported from the United States. In exchange, the US will postpone the introduction of a 25% duty on Colombian goods.
The US Embassy in Colombia suspended visa processing after the country refused to accept deportation flights. The United States imposed visa sanctions on Colombian officials until they fulfill their obligations.
Pete Hughes and Binyamin Netanyahu discussed common security priorities and current threats to both countries. The United States reaffirmed its commitment to providing Israel with self-defense capabilities.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a 25% increase in tariffs on US imports in response to Trump's statements. The conflict arose after Colombia blocked the landing of US deportation flights.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of an American citizen from a Belarusian prison. The details of Anastasia Nufer's detention are unknown, and her name has not been mentioned publicly before.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi opposed the idea of forcibly moving Palestinians from Gaza. He emphasized that the country's position remains unchanged: “Jordan is for Jordanians, Palestine is for Palestinians.
US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties discussed the situation in Gaza, trade, and agreed to meet in person in the near future.
Colombia refused to accept two US military planes with deported migrants. In response, Trump announced 50% tariffs, visa restrictions, and financial sanctions against the country.
The leader of the Servant of the People faction, David Arakhamia, attended Trump's inauguration in the Capitol rotunda. He was one of the few foreign high-ranking guests, along with Boris Johnson and Georgia Maloney.
US President Donald Trump is negotiating with potential buyers of TikTok and promises to make a decision within 30 days. Oracle may gain control over data collection and software updates.
USAID's Ukraine office has been ordered to suspend all projects and expenditures following an order from the US State Department. The suspension will last for 90 days to allow for an audit of aid programs.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that the “peace plans” for 100 days are Russian information injections. The media had previously reported on Trump's plan to end the war, which included Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO.
The CIA has concluded that COVID-19 most likely originated from a leak at the Wuhan laboratory. The agency reached this conclusion with a low degree of confidence, echoing the position of the FBI and the U.S. Department of Energy.