The SLS rocket with the Orion capsule has arrived at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. This is the final stage of preparation for the first astronaut flight to the Moon in over half a century.
Ali Shaath, head of the Palestinian National Committee for Gaza Governance, officially assumed his duties by signing the NCAG Mission Statement. The committee's activities are based on a UN resolution and Donald Trump's peace plan.
Donald Trump announced his intention to sue JPMorgan Chase over the closure of his accounts after the events of January 6, 2021. He claims the bank acted improperly for political reasons.
US President Donald Trump said it was time to seek new leadership in Iran, accusing Ayatollah Khamenei of destroying the country. This came after Khamenei accused Trump of being responsible for the violence in Iran.
Foreign Minister Sybiha urged the IAEA and leading states to force Russia to abandon strikes on substations that power Ukrainian nuclear power plants. According to intelligence, Russia is planning dangerous strikes that will have catastrophic consequences.
Donald Trump is imposing 10% tariffs on NATO countries, including the UK, France, and Germany, over their troops in Greenland. Tariffs will rise to 25% from June 1 and will remain in effect until a deal to purchase Greenland is reached.
Estonia has expelled Russian citizen David Arutyunyan due to a national security threat. He spread Russian propaganda and was a reserve serviceman of the Russian Armed Forces.
As a result of the night attack, 56,000 families in the Bucha district of Kyiv region were left without electricity. DTEK energy workers have powered critical infrastructure facilities and are carrying out restoration work in freezing conditions. Emergency power outages continue in Brovary and Boryspil districts.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit against xAI over deepfakes created by the Grok chatbot. She claims that the neural network generated sexually exploitative images featuring her face.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, drove herself to Windsor Castle for a meeting with the England women's rugby team. She also spoke about her children playing rugby.
On the night of January 17, 2026, an explosion occurred in a high-rise building in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported fatalities and injuries; the causes are being investigated.
Trump is ready to resume the US role as a mediator in the conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia over the distribution of Nile waters. He seeks to reach an agreement that will prevent military confrontation, providing water for Egypt and electricity for Ethiopia.
The German government and memorial institutions have called on social media platforms to counter the spread of AI-generated fake images about the Holocaust. These images distort historical events and seek to blur facts.
The REDMI Note 15 series is designed for users who value a smartphone that works stably regardless of circumstances. All models in the line are built on the concept of "REDMI Titan Reliability" – a comprehensive approach to durability that includes a reinforced body structure, increased drop resistance, and protection against water and dust.
King Charles III of Great Britain wished Ukraine a just and lasting peace on the anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on Centenary Partnership. He expressed admiration for the resilience of Ukrainians and recalled the ties between the countries.
The new Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, presented anti-crisis measures to overcome the consequences of blackouts. Experts assess these decisions as quick managerial gestures that do not solve systemic problems.
TikTok is introducing new age detection technology in Europe. It analyzes profile information, videos, and behavioral signals to identify accounts that may belong to minors.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's electricity deficit is 7 GW, or almost 40%. He emphasized the daily restoration of the energy system and increased imports.
A squad commander in Donetsk region was exposed selling MANPADS and two machine guns. 549 drones, explosives, and $74,000 were seized from him.
UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on January 16. This visit confirms the intensive cooperation between the countries after signing a 100-year partnership agreement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Czech President Petr Pavel honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv. The ceremony took place as part of Pavel's visit to the Ukrainian capital.
The SBU detained two agents of Russian military intelligence in Odesa who were preparing attacks on Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel using a quadcopter. The perpetrators face life imprisonment.
Lindsey Graham stated that Ukraine is unlikely to achieve a complete withdrawal of Russian troops as part of a peace agreement if it involves territorial exchange. Any security agreement must be reviewed by Congress.
Donald Trump confirmed the transition to the next phase of his "20-point plan" for the Gaza Strip, which involves the transfer of power to the National Committee and demilitarization. He issued an ultimatum to Hamas regarding disarmament and the return of hostages.
Trump announced his readiness to involve the US army to suppress protests in Minneapolis, which erupted after shootings involving federal agents. The state governor called the agents' actions "organized brutality," and most Americans do not support the use of this law.
Wikipedia has signed contracts with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Perplexity, and Mistral AI to provide data for AI. The Wikimedia Foundation is monetizing its content for AI developers, ensuring access to its knowledge base.
Yulia Svyrydenko and Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Latvian Saeima, discussed the state of Ukraine's energy system and countering the aggressor's plans. Latvia will allocate 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine's needs.
Czech President Pavel stated in Lviv that Ukraine needs perseverance and direct support, not sympathy. He emphasized that the winter period exacerbates the consequences of the war, and the country has been resisting aggression for almost four years.
Educational ombudsman Nadiia Leshchyk proposed making up for extended winter break classes by canceling spring breaks or extending studies into June 2026. This is due to unstable electricity supply and the inability to conduct effective online learning.
The OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna discussed Russia's massive missile and drone attacks against Ukraine. The meeting was convened at Ukraine's request, thanking partners for condemning Moscow's terror.
