US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off aid to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is reappointed as prime minister.
A horrific winter storm in the US has caused at least 38 deaths in 14 states, including New York, Texas, and Tennessee. Extremely low temperatures and power outages persist in the central and eastern parts of the country.
Harry Styles has unveiled the music video for his single "Aperture" and announced the album "KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY," set to be released on March 6, 2026. The singer also announced a world tour, "Together, Together."
Airlines canceled over 13,000 flights across the US for the weekend due to a powerful winter storm. This is the largest number of canceled flights in a single day since the start of the COVID pandemic.
A massive winter storm has gripped the US, causing extreme snowfall and low temperatures, threatening "frost quakes" in Chicago. Authorities are deploying the National Guard, preparing to mitigate the consequences of the disaster.
The Colombian president expressed optimism regarding upcoming talks with Donald Trump, scheduled for February 3, 2026. The meeting is expected to conclude a period of diplomatic crisis during which Washington revoked the Colombian leader's visa.
The leading federal prosecutor's office in the US has engaged almost all prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to review over two million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This task, which has been ongoing for several weeks, raises questions about overwork and the postponement of other important cases.
The US has appointed Laura Dogu as Chargé d'Affaires to Venezuela following the seizure of power by Nicolás Maduro. This is the first step towards restoring an official presence in Caracas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump in Davos, calling it productive and meaningful. They discussed the work of their teams, air defense for Ukraine, and additional missiles.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is not only not arrested, but also successfully fighting for Russian frozen assets in Europe. He noted that Putin was able to stop Europe from using these funds.
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Christopher Stewart, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley of Kiss are the new inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on June 11 in New York City.
A year has passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by a decrease in illegal immigration and the failure of his promise regarding the war in Ukraine. There were also conflicts with Elon Musk, the 'Epstein files' scandal, and tensions with European allies over Greenland.
A mural depicting the murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, partially funded by Elon Musk, has appeared in Brooklyn. This project aims to draw attention to the problems of American society.
The U. S. Department of Justice has asked a court to reject lawmakers' request to appoint a special master to monitor the release of Jeffrey Epstein's documents. The department has engaged 400 lawyers to expedite the review of 5.2 million pages of records.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Taiwan and South Korea would face 100% tariffs if they do not invest in semiconductor manufacturing in the US. This applies to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and TSMC.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit against xAI over deepfakes created by the Grok chatbot. She claims that the neural network generated sexually exploitative images featuring her face.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with US President Donald Trump. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen her position in the struggle for leadership in Venezuela after the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
Google is expanding Gemini's functionality, allowing users to purchase products from Walmart, Shopify, and other retailers directly within the chat. This feature, introduced on January 11, enables instant payment for purchases without navigating to third-party websites.
Thousands of protesters marched in Minneapolis over the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by a federal agent. The incident sparked widespread protests and escalated political tensions over immigration policy.
US Vice President J. D. Vance called the detained tanker Marinera (Bella 1) a "fake Russian oil tanker," and the country's Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that its crew faces criminal prosecution.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed lawmakers that President Trump plans to buy Greenland. The White House stated that the use of the American military is an option for acquiring the territory.
The American president stated that new elections in Venezuela are not possible within 30 days, and the American presence will be long-term. He emphasized that the US is ready to financially stimulate oil companies to restore the country's energy infrastructure.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the US military operation in Venezuela, during which Nicolas Maduro was arrested. Venezuela condemned the US actions as an illegal armed attack, while the US called it a law enforcement operation.
Donald Trump did not support the candidacy of Corina Machado for the presidency of Venezuela, stating that she "does not have support. " Machado's associates were surprised by Trump's comment, who, they said, expected her to decline the Nobel Prize in his favor.
A New York court has scheduled the next hearing in the case of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for March 17. Maduro and his wife left the courtroom after the hearing without entering a plea.
US President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela's new leader, Delcy Rodriguez, of severe consequences if she does not change the country's political course. The statement comes amid preparations for the trial of ousted Nicolas Maduro in New York.
Donald Trump threatened Colombia with a military operation, accusing President Gustavo Petro of facilitating drug trafficking. This happened after the detention of Nicolás Maduro, which indicates increased US pressure on Latin American leaders.
High-ranking Venezuelan officials declare unity and support for Nicolás Maduro after his capture by a US special unit. Maduro is being held in a New York detention center on charges of drug trafficking.
Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs International Film Festival due to travel restrictions caused by US airstrikes in Venezuela. The actor was supposed to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his role in the film "One Battle After Another," but accepted it via video link.
Protests against President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro took place in the United States. In major cities such as Washington, New York, and Los Angeles, crowds of up to 100 people marched, chanting anti-war slogans.
