Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has called on Europe to create its own army and integrate its defense industry. This would allow the continent to act independently of third countries, strengthening security and condemning Russian aggression.
President Zelenskyy stated that NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov was again in contact with American partners. Dialogue with the US is a strategic task for Ukraine and must be 100% constructive.
The Pentagon stated that the US blockade in the Caribbean Sea forced at least 7 'shadow fleet' vessels carrying Venezuelan oil to change course. Interceptions of vessels will continue at any time and place.
Donald Trump said he would accept the Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The Nobel Committee noted that the prize cannot be canceled or transferred.
Today, Grosu premiered a music video for the song "Living Life to the Fullest" with "mysterious performer Don Maron," who is likely Grosu's husband, Roman Polyansky.
A doctor and a paramedic from Iran told the BBC about overcrowded hospitals with victims of the protests. An ophthalmological hospital in Tehran has switched to crisis mode, and another hospital lacks surgeons.
A video from an ICE agent's cell phone has been released, showing the moments before Renee Good's death in Minneapolis. The video shows Good and her friend in a conflict with an ICE officer before Good drove off and was shot three times.
The British Prime Minister, and the leaders of Germany and France condemned the killing of protesters in Iran. They called on the Iranian authorities to exercise restraint and respect citizens' rights.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed support for the people of Iran amid protests caused by economic conditions. President Trump previously threatened Iran with an attack in case of a forceful response.
Donald Trump is increasingly disappointed with Vladimir Putin, considering him a greater obstacle to peace in Ukraine than Zelenskyy. The American leader has changed his position on the Russian dictator.
Protests against ICE actions are planned in dozens of US cities following the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis and a shooting in Portland. The Trump administration called the incidents self-defense, but activists demand an end to "deadly terror."
Mass anti-government protests, caused by the economic crisis, have been ongoing in Iran for the thirteenth day. At least 51 people have died, including nine minors.
Russian analysts have acknowledged the Russian Navy's inability to protect 'shadow fleet' vessels after the US seizure of the tanker Marinera on January 7, 2026. The fleet lacks the resources to convoy tankers over long distances.
The international community is discussing a boycott of the 2026 World Cup due to Trump's statements about military operations in Mexico. This caused outrage, as Mexico is a partner in organizing the tournament.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the US of imperialism and compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to "Nazi brigades. " This happened after an incident in Minneapolis where an ICE agent shot a woman.
Trafigura Group plans to load its first vessel with Venezuelan oil next week. This comes as part of a new US strategy to control Venezuela's energy resources.
In December, the US manufacturing sector lost 8,000 jobs, and 75,000 over the year. This happened against the backdrop of Trump's trade tariffs, which were supposed to revive industry but led to reduced hiring and increased costs.
OpenAI and SoftBank Group Corp. are each investing $500 million in SB Energy to support the construction of large-scale data centers in the US. SB Energy has been selected to build a new 1.2 GW data center in Texas.
Abandoned military bases in Puerto Rico are being reactivated as part of Trump's new national security strategy. This is due to increased US military pressure on Latin America.
President Trump appeared in public with a "Happy Trump" pin, a gift with a cartoon image. He explained that he is never happy until America is great again.
Bitcoin ends the first week of 2026 unchanged, hovering around $90,000, down 2% from a year ago. Investors are awaiting tariff decisions and future Fed guidance.
Donald Trump has called on oil companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela, but Exxon considers the country uninvestable due to a lack of legal guarantees. The US plans to control the distribution of revenues from Venezuelan oil.
France has postponed the G7 summit by one day to avoid coinciding with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and a UFC tournament at the White House. The event will take place on June 15-17, 2026, in Évian-les-Bains.
Cypriot authorities are investigating a video on the X network that questions the funding of President Nikos Christodoulides' campaign. Law enforcement classifies this as a hybrid disinformation operation by the Russian Federation aimed at undermining the state's reputation.
Global oil prices rose by 2% at the close of trading on January 9 due to geopolitical instability. Protests in Iran and escalation in Ukraine affected the market.
Donald Trump stated that the US is ready to mediate the sale of Venezuelan oil to China and Russia. He expects oil and gas companies to invest $100 billion in restoring Venezuela's infrastructure.
Delcy Rodriguez, appointed as interim president of Venezuela, announced the start of a diplomatic dialogue with the Donald Trump administration. This comes despite official condemnation of US actions, which Caracas calls the "illegal kidnapping" of Nicolas Maduro.
56-year-old Arlene Lillis from Minnesota died after a shark attack off the island of St. Croix. This is the second such incident in ten years in the region.
US President Donald Trump expressed his conviction that his contribution to establishing peace is unprecedented. He also stated that he saved NATO and justified the necessity of controlling Greenland.
Meta has signed agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to power its AI data centers with nuclear energy. By 2035, the company will receive up to 6.6 GW of capacity from these partnerships.
