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China imposes new tariffs on imports of US goods in response to US restrictions. Starting on Monday, duties of 15% on coal and gas, 10% on oil, cars and agricultural machinery will be imposed.
The Philippines and the United States conducted joint air patrols over the South China Sea with FA-50 fighters and B1-B bombers. Chinese warships were spotted in the Philippine maritime zone.
Chinese authorities have allowed Uighurs to move more freely within the country. However, opportunities to travel abroad and reunite with relatives remain severely limited, Human Rights Watch reports.
Canada and the US agreed to a 30-day suspension of US tariffs on Canadian imports. Trudeau also announced that border controls between the two countries would be tightened.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with the president of Panama after Trump's statements about his intention to regain control of the canal. The main topic was China's growing influence in the region.
US President Donald Trump plans to hold talks with China on customs tariffs in the next 24 hours. The main reason for discussing the tariff plan is the problem of fentanyl entering the United States.
The Hungarian prime minister announced his intention to maintain all business relations with Russia, despite the EU's opposition. Orban claims that Russian energy is vital for Hungary's economy.
Tedros Ghebreyesus called on WHO member states to put pressure on Washington to reverse the decision to leave the organization. The United States plans to officially leave the WHO on January 22, 2026.
At a meeting in Brussels, EU leaders discussed a possible response to Trump's new tariffs on European goods. European leaders declared unity in opposing US trade restrictions.
The cryptocurrency market suffered a sharp decline after Trump imposed new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Bitcoin hit a three-week low, and ether lost a quarter of its value in three days.
OpenAI has introduced the “deep research” feature for ChatGPT, which allows performing complex analytical tasks. The feature is available to Pro users with a limit of 100 queries and demonstrates an accuracy of 26.6% in the “Last Exam of Humanity” test.
WTI and Brent oil prices rose after Trump imposed new trade duties on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Canadian energy products will be subject to a 10% duty, and Mexican energy products - 25%.
The cryptocurrency market plummeted after Trump imposed new trade duties on China, Canada, and Mexico. Bitcoin dropped to $91,695, and Ether lost 22.7% of its value due to the outflow of investors from risky assets.
The President of Panama announced the suspension of participation in the One Belt, One Road project after talks with the US Secretary of State. The country is also considering an early withdrawal from the Chinese initiative.
Donald Trump said that it is advisable to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, despite the possible economic consequences for the United States. The president urged these countries to move production to America to avoid 25% tariffs.
The European Commission will discuss a response to Trump's announcement of tariffs on EU goods. The US has already imposed additional duties on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.
Canada has published the first stage of the tariff list of US goods in response to the new US duties. The list includes food, clothing, alcohol, household appliances and other goods worth $30 billion.
The US imposes a 25% duty on goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10% duty on Chinese goods. The three countries announced countermeasures and readiness for a trade confrontation.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced its intention to file a lawsuit with the WTO over the introduction of new US duties on Chinese goods. Beijing called on Washington to engage in dialogue and promised to take countermeasures to protect its interests.
Canada imposes a 25% duty on US goods worth CAD 155 billion. The restrictions will affect food, household appliances, and critical minerals.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the introduction of retaliatory duties on US goods in response to the 25% US tariff. The decision comes after Trump imposed restrictions on migration and drug trafficking.
The US President signed three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. US importers will pay an additional 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on Chinese goods.
Taiwanese authorities have banned government agencies from using the technologies of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek due to security concerns. The decision is related to the risk of data leakage to the Chinese government.
The Black Hawk army helicopter that collided with the passenger plane in Washington, D. C., was serving as a VIP taxi. The helicopter belonged to the 12th Air Battalion and was used to transport senior U.S. officials.
Russia launches a massive attack, firing 165 missiles and drones at various regions of Ukraine. In Poltava, 8 people were killed, 17 injured, and the historic center of Odesa was damaged.
Sam Altman acknowledged that the Chinese chatbot DeepSeek has weakened OpenAI's leadership in the AI industry. The company plans to revise its policy on open source and disclosure of information about the “thought process” of models.
Otaru city authorities have deployed security guards on Funamizaka Street due to the uncontrolled influx of tourists looking for the perfect photo. Earlier, a tourist was killed while trying to take a picture at this location.
A collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter killed 67 people. Among the victims were ice skaters with their mothers and coaches, a student from Ohio, Chinese citizens, and a group of hunters.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that China has a plan to close the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the United States. Panama categorically denies the transfer of control over the canal to China.
Construction has begun on a large-scale military command center in the western part of Beijing, covering an area of more than 60 hectares. According to US intelligence, the complex will include fortified bunkers and will be the largest in the world.