Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented U.S. President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a reception at the White House on January 15. According to the Associated Press, she described the gesture as a sign of recognition for his commitment to Venezuela’s freedom.

The United States has temporarily suspended visa processing for citizens of 75 countries amid tighter screening measures.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have announced an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving members of parliament. According to media reports, the case may involve the leader of a parliamentary faction.

US President Donald Trump posted a screenshot on the social network Truth Social, portraying himself as the acting president of Venezuela while retaining his role as President of the United States. The move follows the January 3 operation in which US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and brought them to New York to face drug-terrorism charges.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington will not allow Russia or China to expand their influence in Greenland and warned that the United States is ready to act tough if a deal with Denmark fails.

Ukraine has granted the right to develop one of its largest lithium deposits to a group of U.S. investors that includes a billionaire closely linked to President Donald Trump, The New York Times reports.

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released its final report for 2025. According to the federation, 128 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide during the year, including 10 women. The figure also includes nine deaths not directly related to professional activity. The IFJ notes that 17 additional cases were confirmed after December 10, making 2025 one of the deadliest years for journalism and once again highlighting the scale of impunity.

Turkey is planning to introduce restrictions on the use of social media and online gaming platforms for citizens under the age of 15. The announcement was made by Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas during a national television broadcast.

The United States did not sign the Ukraine security guarantees declaration adopted following the Paris meeting, reports Politico.

After a US military operation in Venezuela, Donald Trump once again raised the idea of annexing Greenland. The sharp response from Denmark and Greenland’s leadership signals a potential geopolitical challenge with serious consequences for Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Sergey Kislitsa as the first deputy head of his office. Kislitsa previously served as first deputy foreign minister and spent considerable time working in the United States.

On the morning of January 3, a series of explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. According to the Associated Press, at least seven explosions were reported. CNN said the first blasts occurred around 1:50 a.m. local time. Explosions were also reported in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira.

U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Kyiv should not pursue a temporary pause in fighting but focus on achieving a comprehensive peace agreement.

Israel has become the first country in the world to officially recognize the independence of Somaliland.

The Algerian parliament has passed a law criminalizing French colonization, demanding an official apology from Paris. France condemned the initiative as “hostile” but affirmed its readiness to continue cooperation.

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeiba has officially confirmed the death of the Chief of General Staff of the country's Armed Forces as a result of a plane crash near Ankara. Four other people were killed along with him on board a private business jet.

U.S. President Donald Trump has presented an ambitious program to build a new fleet armed with future technologies. Under the "Golden Fleet" project, it is planned to create ships with laser systems, railguns, and hypersonic weapons for $26 billion.

As part of the cultural program of an informal meeting in Saint Petersburg, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, along with the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States, visited the State Hermitage Museum.

As part of the events of the working visit to the Russian Federation, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon were awarded with the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize at a ceremony held at the Saint Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory.

Residents of Saudi Arabia are witnessing an extremely rare phenomenon — snowfall. The white blanket has covered not only mountain peaks but also desert sands. Abnormal frosts have led to black ice on the roads, and capital city schoolchildren have been sent on forced "vacation" with distance learning.