Cuba frees 553 prisoners after Biden removes it from state sponsors of terrorism list
The Catholic Church had been negotiating with Cuba to free hundreds of political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following unprecedented protests in July 2021.
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Germany delivers 155-mm shells and combat drones to Ukraine
The German government updated its list of military aid provided to Ukraine on Tuesday, 14 January, confirming the delivery of thousands of artillery shells and drones.
Brazil says Meta hate speech policy changes do not fit with local law
Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners
President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.
Ukraine targets Russia's industrial plants, ammunition depots in 'massive' strike overnight
Chemical plants, refineries, the Engels airbase, and other facilities in Russia were successfully targeted, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent.
North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose a new risk on the Ukraine battlefield
Russian cargo ship loitering above undersea cables near Taiwan for weeks
Over 200 Long-Range Drones Strike Key Russian Targets: Explosives Plants and Fuel Depots Hit
Explosions and fires reported in at least seven regions, according to Ukrainian and Russian Telegram channels. Key facilities hit, causing fires and disruptions to air travel across affected areas.
NYT: US warns Putin of consequences after uncovering Russian plot to ignite cargo shipments on American flights - Euromaidan Press
US officials confront Putin over Russian military intelligence plot to ignite cargo on American flights, following successful test runs in Europe that prompted enhanced aviation security measures.
Putin's energy empire suffers triple blow
Ukraine launches major strikes on Russian cities
Moscow said that Kyiv had fired six U.S.-made ATACMS ballistic missiles, six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles and at least 146 drones in an attack that it said would not go unanswered.
Russian ‘shadow fleet’ vessel circling Baltic pipeline, says source
Concerns have risen over the security of energy infrastructure on the seabed.
Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend
Danish Intelligence: Russia forged letter to spark Trump's Greenland purchase bid - Euromaidan Press
A Russian disinformation operation involving a forged diplomatic letter may have triggered Donald Trump's ongoing interest in purchasing Greenland, revealing Moscow's strategy to create divisions within NATO's Arctic presence.
Zelensky says he discussed idea of Western troops in Ukraine with Macron
Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents
The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.
Zelensky offers to release captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held in Russia
Mexico's Sheinbaum plans to cut Chinese imports in apparent nod to Trump
Russia's energy giant is planning to cut 40% of its HQ staff as Moscow's war snatches away its Western customers
Gazprom's board is proposing that about 1,600 managers and administrators be cut from its headquarters at St. Petersburg, citing recent challenges.