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According to Bild, the late financier Jeffrey Epstein may have brought women from Russia to the US for "honey traps" for politicians. The new "Epstein files" contain thousands of references related to Russia, including Putin's name.
US President Donald Trump has instructed his team to develop options for swift military action against Iran. The goal is a decisive strike without involving the US in a protracted war in the Middle East.
US Special Envoy Steve Vitkoff met with Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Florida to discuss a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. Vitkoff called the meeting productive, noting that Russia is working to ensure peace.
The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein's investigation documents. They detail his connections with figures such as Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, and world leaders, as well as Epstein's attempts to meet Musk and his influence on political and business circles.
The US has imposed extensive sanctions on Iranian officials for shooting protesters and for mass repression in the country.
The U. S. Department of Justice released over three million pages of files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, which contained allegations of Donald Trump sexually assaulting a minor. These allegations disappeared from the files a few hours after publication, and the Department of Justice and the White House called them false and sensational.
Donald Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariffs on aircraft and to decertify them in the US market. The reason was the delay in the certification of Gulfstream aircraft, which Trump regarded as an obstruction of exports.
US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the threat from Cuba, introducing a new tariff system. This will allow the US to impose tariffs on goods from countries that supply oil to Cuba.
Senior Chinese General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation. This deprives the US of an important contact in China's highest military body.
The Trump administration held secret meetings with far-right separatists from Alberta who seek independence. They requested a $500 billion line of credit in case of an independence referendum.
Singer Springsteen presented his new song, in which he ridiculed Trump's policies and ICE's involvement in Minneapolis.
US President Donald Trump called on Iran to negotiate on a nuclear deal, warning of the consequences of refusal. Tehran declared full combat readiness and threatened retaliatory strikes.
The US, Denmark, and Greenland held talks in Washington regarding a new security agreement in the Arctic. This was in response to pressure from Trump, who had previously threatened to annex the island.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed concern about Donald Trump's "psychological state" after their meeting on January 17. Fico called Trump "dangerous," which shocked European diplomats.
The US dollar fell to its lowest level since early 2022 after Trump endorsed a weaker dollar. This happened amid pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on the United States to extradite Nicolás Maduro to Venezuela for trial. This statement came ahead of Petro's visit to the White House.
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.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has displayed an official photo of his meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Anchorage summit in August 2025. This underscores the Trump administration's desire to establish direct contacts with the Kremlin.
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.
In the US, the risk of a new partial government shutdown is growing due to threats from Democrats in the Senate to block bills to fund federal agencies if they include funds for the Department of Homeland Security. The White House hopes that "common sense will prevail."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied the White House permission for President Isaac Herzog to attend the launch ceremony of the Peace Council in Davos. Netanyahu did not attend the World Economic Forum due to an arrest warrant.
Russian media reported the start of the second day of talks in Abu Dhabi involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia. The meetings are being held in various formats, and a White House representative called them productive.
On January 23, the US Southern Command destroyed a smuggler's vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two deaths. This is the first operation since the detention of Nicolás Maduro, part of a campaign against drug trafficking.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived in Greenland for consultations with the island's leader after the White House softened its rhetoric. Trump abandoned plans for a forceful takeover of the island and threats of tariffs, announcing a "framework agreement" with the US and NATO.
The administration of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is reviewing Havana's energy support policy amid White House statements. Mexico is a key donor to Cuba after the cessation of Venezuelan imports.
Donald Trump provoked international criticism by questioning the contributions of NATO allies in Afghanistan. British politicians and families of fallen soldiers called his comments offensive.
The Colombian president expressed optimism regarding upcoming talks with Donald Trump, scheduled for February 3, 2026. The meeting is expected to conclude a period of diplomatic crisis during which Washington revoked the Colombian leader's visa.
Iranian authorities have dismissed Donald Trump's statements about the abolition of executions, calling them disinformation. The death toll in the protests has reached 5,032, and an internet blockade complicates access to information.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Ottawa's stance on Arctic defense projects and its trade policy. He insists on US control over Greenland for a missile defense system.