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Ukraine
Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Wins Second Straight Title
Yavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name Aonishiki, became the first wrestler from Ukraine to win a competition when he came out on top at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in November.
Jan. 25, 2026
Belarus
‘I Begged Them’ – Guinean Mother Deported From Belarus Without Her Baby
In a bid to escape poverty, Soumah said she had traveled across Africa to get to Belarus, hoping to get to the EU.
Jan. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv: 1,676 Buildings Remain Without Heating, Nearly a Million Without Power
Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said Russia’s Saturday attack once again cut heating to nearly 6,000 buildings, while crews managed to restore service to over 1,600 buildings overnight.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2026
Europe
OPINION: No Illusions: Will Europe’s Security Be Forged in the East?
Uncertainty over Trump’s policies and EU inaction is pushing Eastern Europe toward closer internal alliances, as the Ukraine war shifts the question from “if” to who ensures Europe’s security.
Jan. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Drunk Russian Troops Shoot Each Other Over Looted Thermal Imager, Partisan Claims
The Atesh partisan movement said three Russian soldiers were discussing selling a looted thermal imager when a dispute broke out, prompting one of them to pull a pistol and open fire.
Jan. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Extends Veteran Benefits to Foreign Fighters
Ukraine’s defense ministry said soldiers who took part in frontline combat, regardless of nationality, are eligible to obtain combatant status (UBD) either automatically or via special commissions.
Jan. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 24, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 24, 2026
Jan. 25, 2026
Ukraine
Abu Dhabi Thaw: US Officials Sell ‘Prosperity Plan’ to Kyiv, Moscow as Diplomatic Ice Breaks
US-led talks between Kyiv and Moscow have produced a rare opening and a commitment to meet next week. Still, European skeptics warn that the “momentum” is hollow without a firm security backstop.
Jan. 25, 2026
NATO
OPINION: The Death of NATO and Birth of a European Army
Moscow and Washington are applying parallel pressure on Kyiv, seeking capitulation without invasion. What looks like diplomacy may be coordinated coercion with existential stakes for Europe.
Jan. 24, 2026
Iran
ANALYSIS: Protests in Iran: Another Setback for the Kremlin?
The loss of Iran would deal Russia a primarily political rather than economic setback, and not halt its war against Ukraine.
Jan. 24, 2026
Ukraine
Abu Dhabi Talks Conclude With Plans for Next Round as Zelensky Calls Meeting ‘Constructive’
Friday and Saturday saw the first direct Ukraine-Russia talks under the US-led peace plan, with each side laying out what its own acceptable terms to end one of Europe’s bloodiest wars since WWII.
Jan. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Power On: Ukrainians Modernize Schools and Hospitals Amid Blackouts
Blackouts and Russian attacks on the energy system have driven large-scale modernization of Ukrainian institutions, carried out with the support of international allies.
Jan. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine in Blackouts as War and Global Tensions Escalate
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Jan. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Battling the Cold
In the face of Russia’s brutal aerial bombardments and freezing winter temperatures, Kyivans continue to demonstrate their strong will, agility and adaptability.
Jan. 24, 2026
Ukraine
Japan Pledges $6 bln in Support for Ukraine
It comes as Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, leaving large swathes of the country without electricity, heating or running water amid subzero temperatures.
Jan. 24, 2026
UK
OPINION: Britain May Be Giving China Access to Vital Information
Europe continues to reel as “great powers” try to shunt it aside. Yet the UK has virtually gifted China an unhindered look into some of the City’s most sensitive data.
Jan. 24, 2026
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