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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S. document on security guarantees is complete and that Kyiv is waiting for partners to confirm when and where it will be signed. The statement followed talks involving Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia, with more discussions expected.
Ethiopia has declared its first Marburg virus outbreak over after completing the World Health Organization’s 42-day monitoring period with no new confirmed infections. The outbreak, first confirmed in November 2025 in the country’s south near the South Sudan border, led to 14 confirmed cases and nine deaths, with additional deaths classified as possible cases. Health officials and international partners say sustained surveillance and infection-control measures were key to bringing transmission to a halt.
European regulators have launched a formal probe into Elon Musk’s platform X over its Grok chatbot, after reports that the tool produced nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images. The investigation will test whether X met its obligations under the Digital Services Act to mitigate illegal and harmful content risks.
Venezuela released more than 100 prisoners, including many detained for political reasons, as the country remains in upheaval after a U.S. military operation captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife and brought them to New York to face trial. Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez has vowed further releases while denouncing outside interference, deepening regional tensions and raising questions about Venezuela’s governance and stability.
Israel says it has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage held in Gaza from the October 7, 2023 attacks. The development closes a painful chapter for many Israelis and sets the stage for a more contentious next phase of the ceasefire, where issues like border access, aid flows, security arrangements and Gaza’s governance are expected to dominate negotiations.
Israel says it has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage held in Gaza, completing a key first-phase requirement and pushing talks toward a more difficult next stage.
Police in London said 86 people were arrested after demonstrators entered the grounds of HMP Wormwood Scrubs during a protest supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist reported to be on hunger strike.
Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold another round of face-to-face discussions in Abu Dhabi after U.S.-mediated talks that American officials described as a step forward, even as attacks continued and both sides remained far apart on core issues.
Foreign governments and investors are rethinking ties to Washington amid “America First” shocks, including tariff threats tied to Greenland, a shift that could reshape trade, reserves, and risk planning worldwide.
Ukraine and Russia are preparing for a second round of U.S.-brokered, face-to-face talks set for February 1 in Abu Dhabi, even as Russia continues missile and drone attacks on major Ukrainian cities. Kyiv says the strikes undercut the negotiations, while U.S. officials describe the talks as progress toward ending the nearly four-year war. The latest developments also include an intercepted oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions.
Trump’s pressure campaign over Greenland is creating unusual friction with European far-right parties that once aligned closely with his movement, revealing sovereignty concerns and growing unease with U.S. interventionism.
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 annual meeting concluded in Davos after several days of speeches and panels shaped by geopolitical tension and debates over growth, innovation, and investment in people. Organizers framed the gathering around collaboration at a time of sharper global rivalry.