The global economy suffered greatly in 2024 after Yemen's Houthis attacked Israeli-affiliated ships in the Red Sea. In particular, sea freight prices increased fivefold.

A Red Wings passenger plane flying from Tashkent to Kazan was diverted to an alternative airfield in Samara. Due to the expected attack by Ukrainian drones in the area of \u200b\u200bKazan airport, the "Kovyor" regime has been introduced. In such cases, all aircraft must immediately vacate the airspace.

Newly elected US President Donald Trump intends to have a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration.

Libya's prominent military leader Khalifa Haftar has taken a strategic step that paves the way for further strengthening Russian influence in Africa.

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk-yol has been formally arrested after being charged with attempted coup and abuse of power.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has announced that he will leave the cabinet along with his Jewish Power party.

The ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which was announced on January 19, came into effect with a delay of several hours.

Two judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Mokiseh, were killed and another judge was injured in an armed attack outside the Supreme Court building in the Iranian capital.

At least 60 percent of all buildings in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed, many neighborhoods have already been bombed, and existing pre-war systems, such as sewage and electricity, have been completely destroyed. It is estimated that it will take at least a decade to clear the 42 million tons of rubble in Gaza.

The Israeli Prison Service has decided not to allow Palestinian prisoners being released following a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip to celebrate their release.