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The Danish government has announced the allocation of more than $1. 5 billion for the defense of Greenland. The decision comes after Trump reiterated the need for the US to own the Arctic territory.

The United States and Russia have agreed on a timeline for the completion of the International Space Station. Russia plans to use the ISS until 2028, while NASA has extended its operation until 2030.

Hundreds of Christians took to the streets of Damascus over the burning of a Christmas tree in central Syria. The protesters demanded the rights of Christians and marched to the residence of the Orthodox Patriarchate.

The President of Ukraine congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas and emphasized the importance of unity. In his address, he emphasized that Ukrainians want to live peacefully on their land, to see the sun and Christmas stars instead of missiles.

Defense Minister Umerov announced that stable supplies of military aid for 2025 will be ensured. The United States provides 50% of the aid, European partners more than 40%, and the rest comes from other countries and Ukraine's own contributions.

U. S. Ambassador Bridget Brink wished Ukrainians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, wearing a dress with embroidery. She emphasized the importance of the partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine at this historic moment.

Ukraine has received the first tranche of $1 billion from the United States from frozen Russian assets. This is part of a G7 initiative totaling $20 billion to be allocated by the United States.

A storm with hurricane-force winds and waves of up to 18 meters hit the California coast. One person was killed, another went missing, and part of the Santa Cruz pier collapsed.

The Russian vessel Ursa Major, which was under U. S. sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea. 14 crew members were rescued, two are considered missing.

Fabio Ochoa, one of the founders of the Medellín drug cartel, has been deported to Colombia after serving a 25-year sentence in the United States. The former drug boss has reunited with his family and plans to live in Medellín.

The European Union is using gas reserves at a record pace due to cold weather and reduced imports. Storage utilization has fallen by 19% since September, reaching 75% in December.

The Hungarian prime minister predicts that the war in Ukraine will end in 2025 through peace talks or the destruction of one of the parties. He also criticized the West's spending to support Ukraine and called Putin an “honest partner.

The US President approved the $895 billion defense budget, despite some controversial items. The document raised concerns about the restrictions on presidential powers and the ban on medical care for transgender people.

90% of surgeries in the military involve combined head injuries. Treatment and rehabilitation of such injuries can take decades and require a multidisciplinary approach.

A 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen has been charged with the murder of a woman in the New York City subway who he set on fire with a lighter. The suspect, previously deported from the United States, watched the victim burn to death in the car.

The Pentagon has signed a contract with Williams International to expand production of gas turbine engines for missiles. The project includes the production of Harpoon, JASSM, LRASM and Tomahawk for the needs of the United States and Ukraine.

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has resumed its activity. The eruption is limited to the territory of the national park, but volcanic smog can pose a threat to populated areas.

The trial of Ryan Root, a suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida, has been postponed until September 2025. Judge Eileen Cannon rejected the defense's request for a one-year delay as excessive.

Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at Georgetown Medical Center due to high fever and infection. The former US president's condition is stable, there is no threat to his life.

The United States has initiated an investigation into China's anti-competitive actions in the semiconductor industry. The investigation is focused on “core” semiconductors and may lead to new trade restrictions.

Donald Trump has stated that control over Greenland is essential for US national security. Denmark and the Greenlandic authorities have categorically rejected the possibility of selling the island.

US President Joe Biden commuted death sentences to life imprisonment for 37 of 40 federal prisoners.

Russian officials arrived in Tehran to discuss a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The parties plan to sign the document in January, which will include defense cooperation and free trade.

China has called on the United States to reconsider its nuclear policy in response to the Pentagon's report on 600 Chinese nuclear warheads. China has stated that its nuclear program does not pose a threat to other countries.

Donald Trump has announced his intention to rename the highest mountain in North America, Denali, back to McKinley. The mountain was renamed by Obama in 2015 in honor of local residents.

A Labor MP invited Donald Trump to visit the village of Tong on Lewis Island, where his mother was born. Both politicians have family ties to this village, where their mothers came from.

The Kremlin spokesman said there were no “impulses” to organize a meeting between Putin and Trump. The last meeting between the leaders of Russia and the United States took place in June 2021 between Putin and Biden in Geneva.

Advisor to the Presidential Administration Serhiy Leshchenko said that negotiations to end the war are inevitable, but Ukraine must be strong in them. The key condition is to receive an invitation to NATO and security guarantees from the United States and Europe.

Donald Trump threatens to demand the return of control over the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce transit fees. Panamanian President Mulino said that the sovereignty of the canal is not subject to discussion.

Donald Trump has expressed his desire to temporarily keep TikTok in the United States, despite the planned ban in a month. The decision came after a meeting with the company's CEO and impressive viewership figures.