Politics
The US may lift some sanctions on Venezuela to restore oil exports
Washington may ease sanctions against Venezuela as early as next week to open up oil sales lines. The US is also seeking to resume cooperation with Caracas with the IMF and the World Bank.
US Department of Justice launches criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell
The US Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. He himself attributes this to the Donald Trump administration's pressure on the Fed's independence and interest rate policy.
Zelenskyy submits draft laws on extension of martial law and mobilisation to Rada
On 12 January 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy registered draft laws in the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilisation. The documents have already been submitted to the relevant committee.
Cuba responds sharply to US calls for a "deal"
Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel has criticised Donald Trump's demands to conclude a deal with the United States. Havana reiterated the country's sovereignty and accused Washington of years of economic pressure.
Senator Graham threatens Iran's supreme leader and calls on Trump to take tough action
US Senator Lindsey Graham said that President Donald Trump is ready to use force against Iran's leadership if the crackdown on protests continues. The number of deaths and detainees in Tehran is growing.
Trump considers options for US military intervention in Iran amid bloody protests
Donald Trump's administration is analysing military and non-military scenarios to influence Iran after hundreds of victims during the protests. These include strikes on security forces, cyberattacks, sanctions and support for protesters.
Russian regions enter 2026 with a deepening financial crisis
Sanctions, the loss of markets and reduced transfers have led to a sharp deterioration in the financial situation of Russia's regions. Budget deficits are growing, and support from the centre is weakening due to the war against Ukraine.
NATO as a fuse: Europe seeks to curb Trump's appetite for Greenland
After Donald Trump's loud statements about the possible seizure of Greenland, European allies are discussing the deployment of NATO forces on the island to prevent a military scenario.
Jeffrey Epstein's brother announces new autopsy findings and insists on murder version
New details of Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy, which will be released in February, should prove that the financier was not driven to suicide in prison in 2019. This was stated by his brother, Mark Epstein, amid contradictory findings from federal investigations.
Almost 500 people killed in Iran during protests, more than 10,000 detained
Iranian human rights activists report at least 538 deaths during mass protests in Iran. Due to the Internet shutdown, independent verification of the data is difficult, but activists speak of widespread repression.
Sweden invests $1.6bn to strengthen air defence
The Swedish government has decided to allocate SEK 15 billion to develop air defence systems to protect cities and critical infrastructure. The reason for this was the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and the growing air threats in Europe.
Son of deposed Shah calls on Trump to 'end the regime' in Iran
Reza Pahlavi said that Iranian protests have intensified after Donald Trump's signals of possible US military intervention and called on Washington to act decisively.
