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Yemeni Houthi rebels released 25 crew members of the Galaxy Leader, including Ukrainians. The release was mediated by Oman as part of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

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.

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.

Claudia Sheinbaum said she does not recognize Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico. The Mexican President also commented on other US decrees on migration policy.

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.

Donald Trump has signed a decree renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. The new name is intended to emphasize the region's role in US history and economy and will be reflected on all official maps.

The expert explained the absence of a mention of Ukraine in Trump's first speech and his intentions regarding the war. According to him, the new US president will seek to become a peacemaker and look for ways to end the conflict.

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 signed an executive order pardoning about 1,600 participants in the January 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol.

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.

Donald Trump announced the signing of a series of historic executive orders, including the introduction of a state of emergency on the southern border of the United States. The plan is to stop illegal migration and deport “millions of criminals”.

Fires broke out in a migrant camp in the city of Chihuahua during an attempt to avoid arrest. The operation was conducted with the participation of 250 officers, including the National Guard, and no casualties were reported.

American companies have increased imports of goods from China due to the threat of new tariffs from Trump. In December, the volume of shipments increased by 14.5%, reaching 451 thousand containers.

The Mexican government has developed a plan to reduce the trade deficit with China, which reached $105 billion in 2023. The plan calls for increasing domestic production and attracting investment to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.

Firefighters from Mexico will join 10,000 rescuers to fight the fires in Los Angeles. The decision was supported by President Claudia Sheinbaum and the National Council of Civil Defense of Mexico.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump's idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico. She suggested calling all of North America “Mexican America,” referring to a map from 1607.

The Mexican government has announced payments to citizens for the voluntary surrender of firearms under the “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace” program. The amount of money offered for different types of weapons ranges from $430 to $1,300.

Donald Trump announced his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America. ” He also repeated the demands to Mexico to fight illegal immigration and the threat to impose duties.

The situation is exacerbated by potential tariffs from the US on Mexican goods and a decline in agave prices.

More than 30 bodies were found in secret graves on the border with Guatemala in the state of Chiapas. The discovery is related to the conflict between the New Generation Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.

Britney Spears, 43, posted photos on Instagram with her 18-year-old son Jaden after a 3-year separation. The singer noted their resemblance and called her son a “genius.

Two Venezuelan citizens were detained in Mexico on suspicion of murdering a migration officer. The body of the deceased showed head injuries and other signs of violence.

In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.

In December, Ukraine exported almost 1. 7 million tons of corn, with an expected surplus of 2 million tons. Prices remain at 205-207 USD/t, with the potential to rise to 210-215 USD/t in January.

Toyota Motor North America will donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural events. Ford and GM will also allocate a million each and provide cars for the celebration.

EU leaders plan to reaffirm their continued support for Ukraine at a summit with Zelenskyy in Brussels. They will also discuss the challenges of Trump's return and a potential trade war with the United States.

Singer Britney Spears has shared a video of herself dancing to her own song from the album Blackout at a Mexican resort in a swimsuit.

Ukraine's national team was placed in Group D with France/Croatia, Iceland, and Azerbaijan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. During the draw, FIFA showed a map of Ukraine without Crimea.

On Volaris flight 3041, a passenger attacked a flight attendant and tried to enter the cockpit. The crew managed to detain the attacker, after which the plane landed in Guadalajara.

Mexico is making efforts to maintain a trade agreement with the United States and Canada due to the threat of new duties. Trump threatens to impose duties due to problems of illegal migration and drug trafficking.