Donald Trump has raised import duties on goods from South Korea from 15% to 25% due to the non-ratification of the agreement. This decision caused Hyundai and Kia shares to plummet, which could cost them $3.5 billion annually.
Global oil prices rose by 3% after storm "Fern" paralyzed production in the US. Extreme cold halted crude oil extraction and export from Gulf of Mexico ports.
US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off aid to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is reappointed as prime minister.
Amazon is ceasing operations of most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores starting February 1. The company will focus on developing Whole Foods Market and expanding grocery delivery services.
Vilnius Airport suspended operations on January 27 due to suspected airspace violation by balloons from Belarus. This is not the first time the airport has been closed due to similar incidents.
The US plan to involve ICE officers in security for the Winter Olympics in Milan has drawn criticism from Italian officials. Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala has spoken out against the presence of ICE representatives.
PACE adopted a resolution condemning Russia's actions as war crimes and calling for increased support for Ukraine. The document was supported by 104 votes "for".
Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets last year, but almost half of them were supposed to be delivered two years ago. The delays are due to software issues and system modernization.
The Ministry of Defense has fully digitized the supply of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine using the DOT-Chain Arsenal system. This allows for centralized management of supplies and real-time tracking of resource movement, automating interaction with suppliers.
Ukrainian specialists have discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone, which allows it to be controlled over long distances, making it almost invulnerable to electronic warfare. Expert Andriy Kramarov explained the danger and ways to counter such UAVs.
The hands of the Doomsday Clock were moved forward by four seconds, marking the closest to midnight in history. The reasons for this were the aggressive behavior of nuclear powers, the violation of nuclear arms control, and conflicts.
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement, which includes reducing tariffs on cars and wine from the EU. This agreement strengthens economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies and has mixed implications for Ukraine.
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.
Dobra Lithium will develop the "Dobra" lithium deposit using the underground mining method. This will preserve agricultural land and reduce environmental impact.
Kyiv customs officers handed over 62 items seized during customs control to the National Scientific and Natural History Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Among them are a mammoth tooth, ancient eurypterids, Jurassic mollusks, and a stuffed rare bird.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the energy situation and international support with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. Ukraine expects to join the European Union in 2027.
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina reached the Australian Open semifinals, defeating Coco Gauff. She will return to the top 10 of the PIF WTA rankings for the first time since October 2021.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized European leaders for their indecisiveness and lack of strategic unity. He stated that Europe must become an independent global power, not a "salad of small and medium-sized states."
President Zelenskyy reacted to another Russian attack, noting that it undermines diplomacy. Russia launched 165 attack drones at Ukraine, damaging residential buildings and energy infrastructure.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with representatives of the US Embassy, the US Department of Justice, and the FBI. They discussed combating cybercrime and cross-border crimes, as well as criminal proceedings involving victims from the United States.
Legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, who played with Bob Marley and The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73. He was found unconscious on Monday morning.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges humanity to recognize the potential threats of powerful AI systems that could emerge in the coming years. He outlined risks ranging from job displacement to bioterrorism.
Deputy White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly denied the Financial Times article regarding the requirements for security guarantees for Ukraine. She called the information “completely false.”
The Trump administration is reshuffling the leadership of immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis after a second fatal shooting. Gregory Bovino will leave the city, and Tom Homan will lead the mission, reporting directly to the White House.
The restoration of Ukraine's economy through EU integration is important, but it does not replace reliable security guarantees from the US and the Coalition of the Willing. The Kremlin is trying to blame Ukraine for delaying the peace process, despite its own unwillingness to compromise.
France opposes simplifying rules for Ukraine to purchase British Storm Shadow missiles, insisting on using EU funds exclusively within the bloc. Paris seeks EU strategic autonomy, which causes internal contradictions.
US President Donald Trump announced an increase in tariffs for South Korea from 15 to 25% on cars, timber, and pharmaceutical products. This decision was made because the South Korean parliament did not approve the trade agreement concluded in 2025.
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said that the negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia in Abu Dhabi were historic. The President's team brought the warring parties to one table to move closer to peace.
Ten Russian postal services, cooperating with operators from Germany and France, are part of a network through which sanctioned goods enter Russia. This was confirmed by Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the President of Ukraine's authorized representative for sanctions policy. Foreign components manufactured in 2024-2026 have been found in Russian Kh-101 missiles.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the EU not to limit arms purchases for Ukraine with the 'buy European' rule. He stressed that Europe cannot meet all of Ukraine's defense needs without supplies from the United States.
