Three years after two devastating earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, the city of Hatay shows signs of recovery.

The Kyrgyz president says the unexpected dismissal of his close ally was meant to stop political confrontation in parliament and the state apparatus.

Switzerland is set to hold a referendum on whether to cap the country’s permanent population at 10 million people. Voters will decide on the proposal on June 14.

The United Kingdom will increase its troop numbers in Norway from about 1,000 to 2,000 as part of NATO’s “Arctic Guardian” operation amid rising tensions in the Arctic.

The Ewald von Kleist Prize, presented as part of the Munich Security Conference, will be awarded to the people of Ukraine in 2026. President Volodymyr Zelensky will accept the award on their behalf.

The United States and Iran held their first talks since last year’s escalation in the Omani capital, Muscat. The meeting lasted throughout the day and was conducted in an indirect format, with both sides communicating through Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi.

For the second time, trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. were held in Abu Dhabi, focused on finding ways to end the war in Ukraine. The main outcome was a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv — the first in five months.

U.S. federal authorities have announced the withdrawal of 700 immigration and border enforcement personnel from Minnesota amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, border chief Tom Homan said.

US forces repelled an Iranian threat: an Iranian drone was shot down over the Arabian Sea, and an attempt to seize an American tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was thwarted.

Ukraine has coordinated a multi-level response plan with Europe and the United States in case Russia violates a potential ceasefire. The plan предусматривает a phased and coordinated reaction, ranging from diplomatic measures to military action involving Western allies.

The U.S. Department of Justice has released millions of previously undisclosed documents related to the case of financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex crimes and died in prison in 2019. This marks the largest disclosure since the adoption of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Former President of the European Council Charles Michel has sharply criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, accusing him of acting like a “U.S. agent” instead of strengthening unity within the alliance. He made the remarks in an interview with Euronews on January 30.

US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency, citing the policies and actions of the Cuban government. According to a statement published on the White House website, Havana poses an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), depriving the organization of one of its largest donors. The withdrawal was initiated by Donald Trump a year ago, citing the WHO’s “China-centric” approach during the Covid-19 pandemic.

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, accusing the bank of politically motivated account closures and efforts to exclude him from the financial system.

On January 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the signing ceremony of the Board of Peace charter in the Swiss city of Davos.

Severe storm “Harry” has struck southern Italy, causing floods, strong winds, and evacuations. Several regions are under a red alert.

The Kremlin has welcomed recent signals from several European countries regarding the possible resumption of dialogue with Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the remarks while commenting on statements by leaders of France, Italy and Germany.

The first European troops have arrived in Greenland as part of a NATO joint mission, following statements by US President Donald Trump about the potential annexation of the island to the United States. Participating countries include Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, reports Bild.

The number of protesters killed in Iran has exceeded 1,850, according to the U.S.-based human rights organization Human Rights. Mass demonstrations in the Islamic Republic have continued for a 17th consecutive day, spreading across dozens of cities.