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The IDF has resumed strikes on Lebanese territory, where, according to the Israeli military, Hamas and Hezbollah militants are located.
Tankers with Venezuelan oil and fuel have left the country's territorial waters, ignoring the US naval blockade. This happened after President Donald Trump imposed a blockade on all sanctioned tankers in December 2025.
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.
In a confidential OPLAN document, the German Ministry of Defense views Russia's intensified covert attacks on critical infrastructure as a prelude to a large-scale armed confrontation. German intelligence predicts that Russia aims to develop strategic capabilities for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029.
The number of signatures on petitions to deport Nicki Minaj is rapidly growing. The reasons are her political views and support for Donald Trump, as well as her marriage to a convicted sex offender.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset mocked the effectiveness of Russian air defense systems in Venezuela after a US operation in Caracas. He noted that Russian systems failed to activate when US special forces operated in the center of the capital.
BMW is recalling 36,922 X3 models from 2025 and 2026 due to a software glitch that causes the steering wheel to rotate on its own while stationary. The problem affects cars in the US.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of a humanitarian energy catastrophe in Ukraine due to Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure. He emphasized that Russia's actions bear the hallmarks of war crimes, and lasting peace is only possible with effective security guarantees for Ukraine.
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.
The official Russian and Persian language accounts of the US State Department called President Trump a "man of action" after the special operation in Venezuela. They warned against playing games with him, emphasizing his determination.
US special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, depriving Vladimir Putin of an ally and strengthening US oil influence. Moscow views this as an attempt to control Venezuela's oil wealth and a possible sign of the Monroe Doctrine's revival.
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.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will participate in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on January 6, 2026. The event is jointly organized by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
In Ohio, an unknown person broke windows at the residence of US Vice President J. D. Vance. The assailant has been detained; Vance's family was not present during the incident.
Russia at the UN condemned US actions against Venezuela, calling them an act of international aggression. Russia calls for the immediate release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, detained during Operation "Absolute Resolve" in Caracas.
Mashable showed the first look at the foldable Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone in a video from CES 2026. This futuristic device is currently only available in Korea, with its US price expected to be around $2500.
On January 2, the Peresypsky District Court of Odesa chose a pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention without bail for the organizer of a transnational drug supply channel. The value of one batch of cocaine, which was planned to be imported weekly, exceeded 200 thousand US dollars.
A man was arrested after he broke windows at the home of US Vice President J. D. Vance in Ohio and damaged a Secret Service vehicle. Vance and his family were not home at the time of the incident.
Russia may lose access to Bolivian lithium due to a review of the terms of the agreement with Uranium One Group by the new Bolivian administration. The contract, signed on September 11, 2024, provides for the construction of a lithium carbonate production plant, but has not yet been ratified by parliament.
A Paris court found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron by spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality. The defendants received prison and suspended sentences, and were also ordered to undergo cyberbullying awareness training.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro could face the death penalty in the US for drug trafficking crimes. His trial will begin today at 7:00 PM.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. predicts that the prospect of increased oil production in Venezuela following the US ouster of its leader could impact global oil prices. The recovery in production will be gradual due to infrastructure degradation, which increases the downside risks to the oil price forecast for 2027 and beyond.
Donald Trump stated that the US is making money on aid to Ukraine, getting back "a lot of that money, maybe all of the money, maybe even more. " He also noted that 25,000 to 30,000 people die every month.
Russian forces deployed a missile-carrying submarine to the open sea for the first time this year. The overall situation at sea has not undergone significant changes.
The European Commission plans to introduce digital infrastructure laws in 2026. The goal is to reduce the EU's dependence on foreign technology companies, which could lead to a conflict with Washington.
Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez called on the US to cooperate after Donald Trump's warnings. Earlier, Rodriguez criticized the US operation and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, which provoked a harsh reaction from the American president.
Leaders of Greenland and Denmark have urged US President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland. Trump stated that Greenland is needed by the US for defense and national security, citing its strategic importance and the presence of Russian and Chinese ships.
World oil prices fell on January 5, despite geopolitical tensions following the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The market remains stable due to an oversupply of global crude oil reserves.
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.
The price of Bitcoin reached $93,323 on January 5, updating a three-week high. This happened after the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, which caused the crypto market to grow.