Criminals demand $768m to keep Revolut client data undisclosed
Personal and financial data of users, including the owner of Gamdom and Skins.com, may have been leaked following a cyberattack on the British fintech bank.
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South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol refuses interrogation
Detained South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has decided not to participate in a second interrogation scheduled for 16 January 2025.
China continues to accept tankers carrying Russian oil
China's Longkou port received the first batch of Russian oil after the United States introduced new sanctions.
Acting head of South Korea's Presidential Security Service detained
South Korean police detained Kim Sung-hoon, the acting head of the Presidential Security Service, on Friday. He is accused of attempting to obstruct the arrest of the country's suspended leader, Yoon Suk-yeol.
Orban: Ukraine no longer exists
Viktor Orban stated that Ukraine no longer exists as a full-fledged state. According to him, without Western financial support, the country is unable to function
Biden feared Ukrainian radicals
During his visit to Kyiv in 2023, US President Joe Biden expressed concerns not about a potential threat from Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but about a potential threat from "Ukrainian radicals".
China's Vice President to attend Trump's inauguration
On 17 January, China announced that Vice President Han Zheng will officially represent the country at the inauguration of newly elected US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Former Bank of Canada Governor to Run for Prime Minister
Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, has announced his intention to enter the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, aiming to replace Justin Trudeau and, if successful, become Prime Minister. This was reported by Reuters.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew arrives in US for Trump inauguration
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has arrived in the US for Donald Trump's inauguration, against the backdrop of a looming threat to ban the social media platform in the country.
Protests in Israel against peace deal with Hamas
Mass protests have begun in Israel against the agreement with Hamas, with thousands taking to the streets of Jerusalem with slogans condemning the authorities' decision.
Russian diplomats illegally entered restricted area of UK Parliament
In December 2024, a group of Russian diplomats found themselves in a restricted area during a public tour of the British Parliament. The Guardian reported on the incident.
Putin tries to maintain influence in Africa
Putin is attempting to reassure African allies following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, which has called into question Russia's reputation as a reliable partner on the international stage.
North Korean troops in Kursk region could be wiped out within three months
According to assessments by analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), all North Korean military personnel deployed in the Kursk region could be destroyed or incapacitated within the next three months.
UN: 12.7 million people need support due to war in Ukraine
The United Nations reported that 12.7 million people require humanitarian assistance as a result of military operations in Ukraine. This includes 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees currently outside the country.
European Union increases purchases of Russian liquefied gas
According to Politico, volumes of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imported into Europe have reached an all-time high.
Netanyahu announces agreement with Hamas on hostage release
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that agreements have been reached with Hamas regarding the release of hostages and a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Bookmakers take bets on when Trump will end the war
Donald Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine within 90 days if he returns to the White House. According to Polymarket, bookmakers have already started accepting bets on the fulfilment of this promise.
Russia seeks alternative routes for gas supplies to Transnistria
Russia is considering a new method for supplying gas to Transnistria after Ukraine halted the transit of Russian fuel. Instead of the traditional route via the "Turkish Stream", which was considered the main option
Syria agrees to UN forces deployment in buffer zone with Israel
De facto head of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa stated his readiness to accept the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the buffer zone located on the border with Israel.
Trump prepares new sanctions against Russia to force peace
Incoming US President Donald Trump intends to intensify sanctions pressure on Russia, attempting to force the Kremlin to agree to a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Hamas responds to Israel's accusations of ceasefire violation
However, a few hours later, the Hamas movement confirmed its readiness to comply with the terms of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.