Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 992
As the war enters its 992nd day, these are the main developments.
World
Oil could plunge to $40 in 2025 if OPEC unwinds voluntary production cuts, analysts say
Many market watchers predicted a bearish year ahead for crude.
‘Many dark times’: How this startup founder overcame self-doubt and started a $100-million-a-year business
Jeffrey Tiong, the founder and CEO of Patsnap, a IP and R&D intelligence startup, says…
A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales — here’s what a trip will cost
The LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond is launching a luxury sleeper train that will take…
British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel Orbital
Judges say award recognises the ‘beauty and ambition’ of 136-page novel set on board the…
Dogecoin surges 20% after Trump announces a Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE
Dogecoin shot higher on Tuesday night after President-elect Donald Trump formally announced the creation of…
Houthis launch missile, drone attacks on US warships off Yemen’s coast
The Iran-backed group launched drones, fired missiles at two US warships in an hours-long attack,…
UN aid chief warns of ‘gravest crimes’ committed in Israel’s war on Gaza
Joyce Msuya tells UN Security Council that the ‘daily cruelty we see in Gaza seems…
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
Prosecutors sought 17 years imprisonment for Teixeira’s ‘significant’ violations of the Espionage Act.
Canada orders binding arbitration to end port lockout
With the lockouts, $930m of goods are being affected daily, affecting supply chains and economy,…
Germany set for snap elections in February
After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.
Israel not in violation of U.S. law, but Gaza aid situation will be monitored: State Dept.
U.S. says there will be no major policy shift towards Israel at the end of…
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture up deal to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027
The companies said the deal is now up to $5.8 billion – up from $5…
‘Everyone is calling’: Trump’s tariff threats send U.S. companies scrambling for lobbyists and loopholes
Donald Trump campaigned on hardline tariff proposals that alarmed economists, corporate America and Wall Street.
Despite 30-day Gaza aid ultimatum, US says support for Israel will proceed
US law prohibits military assistance to allies blocking humanitarian aid, but Washington says no assessment…
What should African leaders expect from Trump’s second term?
Africa has not been a top diplomatic priority for Washington in recent years.
Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages
Defence contractor CACI, whose employees worked at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib, ordered to pay damages after…
Meta slashes EU Facebook and Instagram subscription fees by 40% to meet regional regulatory demands
Meta cut the price of its ad-free subscription versions of Facebook and Instagram by 40%…
FAA bans U.S.-Haiti flights for 30 days after Spirit Airlines flight struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire as it was trying to land at…
Copenhagen guarantees happiness to anyone who moves there: ‘We’re confident people will fall in love with life in the GCR’
The Greater Copenhagen Region consists of Zealand, the capital region in Denmark, and Skåne and…
