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US National Security Advisor Mike Volz initiated a review of dozens of White House staffers. The employees were denied access to the building and ordered to wait for further instructions from their superiors.
Mark Rutte had a telephone conversation with the new US Secretary of State Mark Rubio from Davos. The two sides discussed cooperation on Ukraine, Russia, China and increased defense spending in Europe.
The Ukrainian president said that Xi Jinping is able to push Putin to peace because of Russia's economic dependence on China. Zelenskyy also emphasized Trump's important role in ending the war.
Brent and WTI crude oil fell by 0. 5-0.6% after Trump's statements about the energy emergency and plans to increase production. Investors are also concerned about the possible imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Trump announced his readiness to conclude a deal to sell TikTok, where half of it would be owned by the United States. Potential buyers include Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, and other American investors.
The leaders of Russia and China discussed deepening cooperation in the political, economic and energy spheres. Putin's aide said they discussed the war in Ukraine and relations with the United States, although this was not mentioned in the official press release.
A 25-year-old woman from Chongqing lost her job because of her cat, which accidentally sent her resignation letter to her boss. Because of this incident, the owner of 9 cats also lost her annual Chinese New Year bonus.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order canceling Biden's plan for 50% of electric vehicle sales by 2030. The president also stops funding $5 billion worth of charging stations and plans to cancel tax incentives for electric cars.
OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle are teaming up to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States. The project will create 100 thousand jobs and receive an immediate investment of $100 billion from SoftBank.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said that Canada's “golden age of America” requires Canadian resources, not new tariffs. He warned of retaliatory measures if the US imposes restrictions on Canadian imports.
Trump demands that 50% of TikTok be transferred to American companies to continue the app's operation in the United States. If China refuses, the president is ready to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Chinese imports.
The President of Ukraine called on Europe to abandon Russian gas and strengthen its energy independence. He also emphasized the importance of the EU's technological development and strengthening the continent's security.
Xi Jinping held a video conference with Putin. The meeting took place on Tuesday, details of the conversation were not disclosed.
Donald Trump plans to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, and threatens to impose 100% tariffs on China's TikTok. The US President announced the use of tariffs as the main instrument of international economic policy.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to postpone the ban on TikTok in the US for 75 days. The president said he has the right to sell or shut down the app, but the final fate of the platform remains uncertain.
Donald Trump has signed a decree to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. The reasons for this are the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of reforms, and excessive US financial contributions.
Marco Rubio has become the new US Secretary of State, having received unanimous support from the Senate - 99 votes in favor. He will be responsible for key issues, including the war in Ukraine and countering Chinese influence.
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump announced plans to regain U. S. control of the Panama Canal. He also intends to rename the Gulf of Mexico and return the former name of Mount McKinley.
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy said that the country is still evaluating the possibility of joining the BRICS. Unlike other invited countries that have already agreed to join, the Kingdom continues to analyze various aspects of membership.
Beijing expresses concern about Trump's possible return to the presidency due to his unpredictable policies. China is preparing for potential trade conflicts, despite statements of cooperation.
Instagram announced a new free app called Edits for video editing with features like subtitles, filters, and analytics. The launch is planned for February-March 2024, and pre-orders are already available for iOS.
China reduced its imports of Russian coal by 7% in 2024, increasing purchases from Australia by 59%. China's total coal imports reached a record 547.2 million tons, accounting for 41% of the world total.
Oil imports from Russia to China increased by 1% to reach a record 108. 5 million tons in 2024. At the same time, supplies from Saudi Arabia fell by 9%, and total oil imports to China decreased by 1.9%.
In China, two men were executed for mass killings in November 2024. One drove into a crowd, killing 35 people, and the other carried out a knife attack in a school, killing 8 people.
Senator J. D. Vance, who will serve as Vice President of the United States under Donald Trump's new term, opposed aid to Ukraine and called for negotiations with Russia. He believes that Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions.
The Bloomberg Dollar Index is down 0. 3% after Trump's phone call with the Chinese president. Traders are reducing positions on the US dollar due to limited liquidity on the eve of the inauguration.
Chinese social network TikTok has started the process of resuming operations in the United States after reaching agreement with service providers. The company will work with President Trump on a long-term solution to keep the service in the country.
Donald Trump promises to postpone the blocking of TikTok after taking office. He proposes to transfer 50% of the company's ownership to the United States to continue its operations.
The fifth joint maritime exercise between the United States and the Philippines took place in the South China Sea with the participation of an aircraft carrier group. The maneuvers took place amid tensions with China over the presence of its ships in the Philippine maritime zone.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsakhna called on Europe to consider banning TikTok following the example of the United States. According to him, the app is used for disinformation and data collection, which poses a security threat.