Russian students are massively choosing Asian universities instead of European ones due to sanctions. Chinese and Korean languages have become the most popular among Russian youth.
In Mannheim, a 17-year-old Syrian man beat a Ukrainian woman to death with a branch in the forest. Police detained the suspect, who had previously attacked the girl out of jealousy.
At Indonesia's request, three Ukrainians, a Russian, and a Kazakh are being sought. They are suspected of kidnapping and murdering Ihor Komarov, whose remains were found in Bali.
UNN has prepared a selection of films about women's courage and self-realization. The plots cover the journey from working at NASA to fighting for environmental justice.
Blogger Eva Mishalova published emotional posts, commenting on the probable death of her beloved Ihor Komarov, who disappeared in Bali. She thanked for the support and expressed hope that Ihor knows about her feelings.
A case of Dengue fever was recorded in a 24-year-old woman in Lviv region who was vacationing in the Maldives. She was hospitalized on February 19 and discharged in satisfactory condition on February 26.
The DNA of Ihor Komarov's mother matches blood samples found at a villa in Tabanan. Bali police continue to investigate the possible kidnapping of the Ukrainian and the discovery of human body parts.
In Indonesia, police are conducting DNA tests on human body fragments found on Ketewel beach. Investigators are checking whether the remains could belong to Ukrainian citizen I.K., who was previously reported as a kidnapping victim.
A major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was charged with illegal enrichment and legalization of UAH 10. 3 million. He bought luxury clothes and rented land in Bali.
US President Donald Trump opened the first meeting of the Peace Council, calling it his most important undertaking. He welcomed world leaders, including representatives from Saudi Arabia and Hungary.
Indonesia has completed the formation of a contingent of 8,000 troops for a humanitarian mission in the Gaza Strip. The first group will arrive in April, and the main forces will be ready by June 2026.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on sanctions against 91 maritime vessels of Russia's shadow fleet. These vessels were used to transport oil in circumvention of sanctions.
The European Commission has unveiled its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, financial services, and trade. For the first time, the sanctions include third-country ports – Kulevi (Georgia) and Karimun (Indonesia) – for handling Russian oil exports.
The WHO has expressed concern over the emergence of hybrid forms of schistosomiasis parasites, which affect internal organs and could spread globally. The waterborne disease has already been recorded in 78 countries.
In Indonesia, the death toll from the landslide has risen to 49, with 15 more still missing. The search operation continues despite unstable ground and the risk of new collapses.
Indonesia's wealthiest businessmen lost $22 billion due to MSCI's doubts about the transparency of the stock market. This caused a collapse in Jakarta stock exchange quotes and a massive sell-off of assets by investors.
In Indonesia, 34 people died as a result of a landslide, and another 32 are considered missing. Rescue efforts are complicated by continuous heavy rains.
The volume of Russian crude oil on tankers at sea has increased by 60 million barrels since late August due to reduced purchases by India. Russia is seeking alternative markets and using storage in Southeast Asia.
Archaeologists have discovered two of the oldest wooden tools, created 430,000 years ago, in Greece. Among the finds are a fragment of an alder trunk and poplar or willow wood.
A Bombardier Challenger 600 aircraft crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine, USA. Eight people were on board, the extent of injuries is unknown.
Belgium has not joined the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot stated that his country had not signed the Peace Council Charter.
Indonesian rescuers have found the bodies of all ten passengers of the ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in South Sulawesi province. The search operation continued until Friday morning, January 23, due to difficult conditions in the mountainous terrain.
U. S. President Donald Trump today initiates the signing of the "Peace Council" charter in Davos, an alternative to the UN for resolving global conflicts. Over 25 countries will join, while European leaders express concern, and Ukraine is studying the format.
A 67,800-year-old human handprint, the oldest cave painting, has been found in Indonesia. This discovery changes perceptions of the development of human creativity and the migration of Homo sapiens.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have joined Trump's "Peace Council. " Israel has also confirmed its participation, while Russia is considering the invitation.
Indonesian rescuers have found debris of the ATR 42-500 reconnaissance aircraft that disappeared the day before. There were 11 people on board, their fate remains unknown.
An ATR 42-500 aircraft with 11 people on board has disappeared in Indonesia while flying over Sulawesi island. A search operation is underway in a mountainous area, complicated by weather conditions.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence model Grok has implemented technological measures to prevent the editing of images of real people into revealing clothing. This restriction applies to all users, including paid subscribers, and will be enforced in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
On January 10, 2026, Indonesia temporarily restricted access to the Grok chatbot due to the risk of disseminating pornographic content. The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies considers the creation of sexualized deepfakes a threat to the safety of citizens.
X platform owner Elon Musk stated that the company will open-source its new algorithm to the public within a week. This will happen every 4 weeks with developer notes.
