Defence forces strike two Russian missile industry plants and an aircraft at Yeysk airfield
On 23–24 October, Ukrainian military struck production facilities supporting Russia's missile programme and aviation equipment.
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Elon Musk promises freedom to Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
Elon Musk expressed his intention to help Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous anonymous marketplace Silk Road, obtain his freedom.
Germany to ban AfD party
German Social Democratic Party (SPD) MP Carmen Wegge, together with a cross-party group, has initiated the process to ban the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This was reported by Die Zeit.
Biden pardons relatives in final hours of presidency
In the final hours of his tenure as president, Joe Biden issued a pardon for several high-profile individuals, including members of his family, General Mark Milley, Dr Anthony Fauci, and some members of Congress.
Key points from Donald Trump's speech during his inauguration
Trump emphasised that the Panama Canal must not be handed over to the Chinese and that it needs to be made American. He stated that America will end wars it did not start and build the most powerful army in the world.
Chinese manufacturers face new US sanctions
According to Bloomberg, the potential return of Donald Trump to power has prompted investors to pay attention to the "Pentagon watch list".
Poroshenko's team acknowledged Sevastopol as Russian
As part of the criminal case for high treason against Poroshenko, it emerged that his manager Konstantin Kartoshkin, who was responsible for communication with Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade, referred to Sevastopol as a "Russian city of federal…
World War Three has already begun - Finland
The Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Juhana Vartiainen, expressed the view that World War Three has already begun, although the world may not be aware of it, as all efforts are focused on avoiding it.
Two conditions for ending the war in Ukraine from Trump
As of today, two main conditions have been put forward, which the team of newly elected US President Donald Trump can use to begin negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners
On the night of 20 January, 90 Palestinian prisoners were released as part of an exchange for three Israeli women who had been held captive by Hamas.
OSCE will not be present at Belarus presidential election
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has officially confirmed its decision to decline observing the upcoming presidential election in Belarus.
Netanyahu comments on return of three Israeli hostages
On 19 January, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the day as extremely emotional, noting the homecoming of three women released from Hamas captivity.
China increases oil purchases from Russia
Last year, China set a record for crude oil imports, increasing purchases from Russia by 1%. This was reported by the Reuters agency.
Trump to sign over 200 executive orders on first day in office
Donald Trump will sign more than 200 executive orders on his first day in office, covering energy, border, and immigration policy, according to informed sources citing Fox News.
Trump's desire to seize the Panama Canal will lead to war
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, potential US interference in Panama's affairs under the Donald Trump administration could escalate into the occupation of the country and trigger widespread discontent across Latin America.
Trump team does not comment on his pre-election promises
Donald Trump's team prefers not to comment on why the newly elected US president has not fulfilled his pre-election promise to end the war before his inauguration.
Trump team no longer expects ceasefire within six months
The team of newly elected US President Donald Trump believes that significant progress in resolving the conflict unleashed by Russia against Ukraine should not be expected for at least six months.
Hamas hands over first female hostages
The first three women held captive by the terrorist organisation Hamas have been handed over to Red Cross staff.
Mercedes boss calls for scrapping sanctions on Chinese electric cars
Mercedes-Benz chief executive Ola Källenius has called on European Union leaders to drop punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Trump proposes handing over 1/5 of Ukraine to Russia
Russia will retain control over 20% of Ukraine's territory under a proposed ceasefire agreement that may be put forward by Donald Trump's team, The New York Times reports.
Nearly half of sanctioned vessels had been transporting oil
Around 40% of vessels subject to US sanctions had previously been engaged in transporting Russian oil to India, according to data from industry research firms Lloyds List Intelligence and Kpler.