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Bitcoin fell by 2. 6% to $101,153 after the Fed chairman's comments about the impossibility of the central bank accumulating cryptocurrency. The drop came amid Trump's plans to create a state bitcoin reserve.
The wearables market shrank by 1% in the first three quarters of 2024. Huawei and Xiaomi are strengthening their positions, while Apple is losing its dominance in the smartwatch market.
At a press conference, Putin spoke of a “normal” economy in Russia and compared the war to a “dzhuzhukha. ” He proposed to conduct an “experiment” with an “Oreshnik” missile against Ukrainian air defense in Kyiv.
The British Ministry of Defense has calculated the necessary level of military spending at 3. 6% of GDP to modernize the army. This means an increase in the annual budget to 93 billion pounds.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of unity between the US and the EU to achieve peace. Zelenskyy plans to discuss this issue with the US president after his inauguration.
Maxim Krippa announced negotiations with Netflix to create a series based on S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. The game has already paid off and is profitable, with the US being the main market.
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.
Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan budget deal in Congress after criticizing Elon Musk. Musk called the bill a “theft of tax dollars” and incited Republicans to oppose it.
Economists predict a significant slowdown or drop in Chinese exports in 2025 due to possible new US duties. Goldman Sachs expects a 0.9% decline in exports, which will affect China's overall GDP growth.
Kamaka Air Flight 689 crashed into an abandoned building after taking off from Honolulu Airport. The crash and fire killed two pilots who were on a training flight.
US nuclear power plants operate at full capacity more than 93% of the time, maintaining this figure since the 2000s. Ukraine also reached 100% capacity factor in the fall-winter period of 2023-2024.
Donald Trump has initiated a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, accusing the paper of manipulating polls. The newspaper denies the allegations, citing freedom of speech.
The Ministers of Energy of Ukraine and the United States held an online meeting to discuss the protection of energy facilities from Russian attacks. The parties discussed strengthening air defense and countering Russian energy terror, which has carried out 12 massive attacks this year.
NATO's new command for the coordination of Western military assistance to Ukraine has started work in Wiesbaden. The NSATU structure takes over the functions of the Ramstein group for the military implementation of the decisions taken.
A letter with a white powder of unknown origin was found in a Kaunas school, leading to the evacuation of 300 people. Rescuers wearing protective suits collected the substance for testing in a laboratory.
The IEA predicts a historic high in coal use in 2024, despite climate warnings. China remains the largest consumer, using 4.9 billion tons of coal.
At Trump International Golf Club, Donald Trump was spotted with an unusually short and slicked-back hairstyle. The photos and videos sparked a heated discussion on social media.
The President said that Ukraine seeks to end the war diplomatically, but without forgiving the aggressor. According to him, the West has enough power to force Putin to the negotiating table.
Unidentified drones were spotted in New Jersey, causing concern. President Biden reassured citizens by saying that most drones are legal and do not pose a threat.
Britain, France, and Germany accused Iran of building up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to unprecedented levels. The IAEA confirms that Iran is the only country that possesses uranium with a purity of 60%.
U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Pyatt supports the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine after the contract expires. The EU is preparing for the end of the contract and plans to completely abandon Russian energy resources by 2027.
The German chancellor wants to visit Trump after he takes office on January 20. The visit is planned before the early elections in Germany, which are expected on February 23.
The President of Ukraine said that no world leader can negotiate with Putin without Ukraine's participation. To start negotiations, we need to create a clear action plan and be in a strong position.
Chrystia Freeland resigned due to disagreements with Trudeau over the response to Trump's threat of a 25% tariff. The resignation provoked a government crisis and calls for the resignation of the Canadian prime minister himself.
Media reports suggest a possible merger between Nissan and Honda to create a new holding company. The combined company with Mitsubishi will be able to sell more than 8 million cars annually, competing with Toyota and Volkswagen.
The US State Department spokesperson said that the assistance provided will be enough for the Ukrainian army until the end of 2025. The Minister of Finance of Ukraine confirmed that Ukraine has enough resources to counter Russia until mid-2025.
Israel's Prime Minister announced the maintenance of a buffer zone in Syria until a new agreement is reached. The statement was made from Mount Hermon amid the escalation of the conflict and the build-up of military presence in the region.
The U. S. State Department did not record the deployment of new North Korean troops to Russia after the losses in Kursk. Russia is trying to hide the presence of the DPRK military in Ukraine by burning the faces of the dead.
“The Porcelain War and Once Upon a Time in Ukraine have been shortlisted for the Academy Awards in the documentary category. Both films were co-produced by Ukraine and the United States.
Donald Trump has invited the presidents of Argentina and El Salvador to his inauguration, breaking with US political tradition. Javier Milei has already confirmed his participation, while Naib Buchele is still hesitating due to security concerns.