Japan
Ex-vocalist of the German band Can Damo Suzuki dies
Japanese-born singer Damo Suzuki, a former member of the influential German krautrock band Can, has died of cancer at the age of 74.
Israel demands resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini
Israel's Foreign Minister demanded the resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini after reports of a Hamas tunnel for Palestinian refugees and works (UNRWA) discovered under the agency's headquarters in Gaza.
Ukrainian diving team wins bronze medals at the World Championships
The Ukrainian diving team of Oleksiy Sereda and Kyrylo Bolyukh won bronze medals in the synchronized diving from the 10-meter tower at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
China is no longer the #1 source of US imports, for the first time since 2008
In 2022, China ceased to be the main source of US imports, losing ground to Mexico for the first time since 2008 due to reduced economic dependence on China and diversification of supply chains.
The head of the SBU met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries. The focus is on interaction in the war against the Russian Federation and the situation with Bihus.Info
SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk met with G7 ambassadors to discuss cooperation against Russia and steps for Ukraine's democratic development and freedom of speech.
A pod of killer whales stuck in drifting ice off the coast of Japan may have escaped
A pod of 13 killer whales trapped under drifting ice off the coast of Japan may have been able to escape after the dense ice floes broke apart.
U.S. diplomats urge Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill to maintain trust with strategic partners
American ambassadors from nine Pacific Rim countries signed a letter calling on Congress to pass a bill to provide assistance to Ukraine and other allies in order to maintain trust with strategic partners.
A pod of killer whales is trapped in ice off the coast of Japan: their lives are at risk
A pod of 10 killer whales was trapped under the sea ice off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. The fate of the animals is unknown, as local authorities are unable to rescue them.
Government delegation to visit Tokyo in February - Shmyhal
The Prime Minister of Ukraine announces that a government delegation will visit Tokyo in February to participate in a Japan-Ukraine conference on recovery and economic growth.
At least three killed and hundreds injured in Kenya's capital as a result of a gasoline tanker explosion
An explosion at an unlicensed liquefied natural gas station in Nairobi, Kenya, killed three people and injured more than 280 others.
Canadian Foreign Minister: We hope that the security agreement with Ukraine has reached the finish line
Canada emphasized the need to continue to support Ukraine and hopes that the bilateral security commitments between Canada and Ukraine will be finalized soon.
93% of Japanese residents have a negative attitude towards Russia - Ukrainian Ambassador
The Japanese have a negative view of Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine: according to a recent government poll, 93% of respondents have a negative view of Russia.
Ambassador: There are about 2 thousand Ukrainian refugees in Japan
About 2,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently in Japan, fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The largest contact in five years: the government, businessmen and mayors of the affected cities will visit Japan to discuss Ukraine's post-war reconstruction
The Prime Minister of Ukraine and a business delegation will meet with the Japanese government on February 19-20 to sign agreements in the fields of industry, energy, agriculture, and transportation that will help Ukraine's recovery.
Ambassador: Japan has not made a decision to transfer missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine
According to Korsunsky, Japan did not make a decision to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as it is only a manufacturer of missile systems and transfers them to the United States. What happens next with these missiles is not a matter of Japanese-Ukrainian relations. This is the competence of the United States.
Restoring Ukraine to "green" standards is not just a choice, but a duty: the Ministry of Environment emphasizes the importance of climate policy
Ukraine is advancing its climate policy by drafting a law on greenhouse gas emission quotas, which is key to EU integration, and planning the full launch of an ETS by 2026.
Shmyhal discusses continuation of financial support and economic reforms with G7 ambassadors
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed continued financial support from the G7 countries and strengthening Ukraine's economic resilience during a meeting with their ambassadors.
In early spring, the Russian offensive will be completely exhausted - Budanov
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that Russia failed to achieve the goals of its offensive, which began in November 2023, and that the enemy's offensive potential would be completely exhausted by early spring.
russia says it will deploy new weapons in the Kuriles
russia is planning to deploy new weapons on the disputed Kuril Islands, which has drawn criticism from Japan, which considers them its territory. medvedev said that russia does not care about Japan's "feelings" about the islands, as russia considers them its own.
Thanks to the cooperation of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise and foreign journalists, three people who supplied goods to Russia bypassing sanctions were arrested in the Netherlands - Ruvin
Dutch authorities have arrested three people as part of an investigation into a smuggling network that circumvented sanctions against Russia. This was the result of cooperation between Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise of Ukraine and international journalists.
Shells, weapons and cybersecurity: The Netherlands allocates 122 million euros to help Ukraine
The Dutch government has announced €122 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including €87 million for artillery shells, €25 million for weapons, and €10 million to strengthen Ukraine's cyber defense.
What the weather will be like in the last month of winter: forecast from the Ukrainian Weather Center
According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, in February, the average monthly temperature throughout Ukraine is expected to range from 4° Celsius to 2° Celsius, which is 1-1. 5°C above normal in the southern/eastern regions and Crimea and close to normal in the rest of the country.
russian figure skater Valieva stripped of gold medal and banned for 4 years
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has disqualified russian figure skater Kamila Valiyeva for four years and stripped her of all her awards from December 25, 2021, due to a positive doping test.
Japan's SLIM lunar probe starts working after power is restored
Japan's SLIM lunar probe has resumed operations after landing on the Moon on January 19. During the landing, the probe tilted, blocking the solar panels, but now sunlight is hitting them, allowing it to work again.
Early Sunday morning, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Tokyo; no tsunami threat, no damage
On Sunday morning, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4. 8 occurred in Tokyo and surrounding areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the earthquake occurred at 8:59 am local time in the northern part of Tokyo Bay at a depth of 80 km. No tsunami warnings were issued, and there were no reports of casualties or significant damage, although some transit services were briefly delayed.
Netherlands joins IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense
The Netherlands has joined the IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense efforts by allocating 10 million euros. Together with the Netherlands, 12 countries have joined the coalition to support Ukraine in the field of IT, communications and cybersecurity.
Taiwan supplies Russia with metalworking machines needed for military technologies - The Insider.
Since the invasion, Taiwan has become the largest supplier of metalworking machines to Russia, delivering $29 million worth of equipment through Turkey, despite Taiwan's pro-Ukrainian stance. These machines are vital to Russia's military industry for the production of precision weapons, but sanctions do not restrict the export of most Taiwanese machines.