The leading actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards in a special broadcast that took place on the official YouTube channel of the Academy. Nominations in the "Best Picture" category "Battle After Battle"; "Bugonia"; "Hamnet"; "Sinners"; "Marty the Magnificent"; "Secret Agent"; "Sentimental Value"; "Train Dreams"; "Frankenstein"; "F1".
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signed the Charter of the Council of Peace, which was initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This information was reported by the Kazinform agency, citing the press service of Akorda. In addition to Tokayev, leaders and representatives from 18 countries also participated in the signing ceremony.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump delivered an opening speech in which he emphasized: “World peace is our common ideal, and it will be a significant contribution to history.” He noted that each attendee is a “star” of this event. The President of the United States added that after the full formalization of the Council, they will be able to act within the framework of international cooperation, including interaction with the UN.
The operators of the world's largest nuclear power plant in Japan reported its suspension shortly after the restart. According to the BBC, an emergency signal was triggered during the reactor startup at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, located in Tokyo. However, a representative of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), Takashi Kobayashi, assured that the reactor remained "stable" at that moment. Reactor No. 6 was started on Wednesday, a day later than scheduled due to
Illustrative photo Currently, labor migrants in the Samara region are prohibited from engaging in 117 types of activities. Previously, the restrictions applied to work in passenger taxis, educational institutions, pharmacies, and employment agencies. Now, this list has significantly expanded and includes various sectors: trade; transport; public catering; manufacturing sector; courier services; education; medical field; information technology and science. In particular, migrants are prohibited
Researchers from Fudan University in Shanghai have presented a unique flexible chip capable of processing data within fabrics, functioning as a mini-computer. This was reported by the publication "Pengpai". Scientists integrated a large microchip into soft polymer fibers, creating a multilayer structure that resembles a rolled-up carpet. As a result, every centimeter of such smart fiber can contain up to 100,000 transistors, allowing for information processing at the level of some
In southern Italy, including Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria, heavy rains and gusty winds have caused a sharp rise in river water levels, leading to subsequent flooding. This was reported by the Department of Civil Protection of Italy. In the emergency situation, emergency services are working tirelessly: within a day, firefighters conducted hundreds of rescue operations, assisting both people and animals. More than 1,200 rescuers and over 400 units of equipment are deployed in the most affected
At the meeting, the president emphasized that measures were taken last year to strengthen the Armed Forces of the country and modernize the material and technical base of the army. Considering that this year Turkmenistan is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its independence, Berdymukhamedov also gave instructions regarding preparations for the upcoming celebrations.
Illustrative photo Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakayev, reported on the current state of negotiations concerning the attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. As Bakayev noted, the Republic of Kazakhstan is actively engaging not only with Ukrainian but also with European partners. “We have invited the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors of European countries operating in Kazakhstan to discuss these issues. The negotiation process is ongoing, and we urge our
According to information voiced by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 21, the draft agreement regarding Greenland, prepared in collaboration with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, stipulates that Denmark will retain its rights to the island, as reported in an Axios article citing two sources. According to their data, the new plan will update the Agreement on the Protection of Greenland, signed in 1951. This will allow the U.S. to expand its rights to build military bases and create
According to information provided by Interfax, there has been a 0.12% increase in consumer prices for gasoline in Russia from January 13 to January 19, as reported by Rosstat. In the previous reporting period, from January 1 to January 12, the increase was 1.18%. Previously, for almost two months, gasoline prices had been on the decline. For instance, from December 16 to December 22, they fell by 0.08%, from December 9 to December 15 by 0.09%, from December 2 to December 8 by 0.18%, from
It is expected that the resumption of oil production at Tengiz will not occur before the end of the current week; however, according to one source, this process may be delayed until February. It is known that the operator of the field, Tengizchevroil, has already canceled the shipment of five batches of CPC Blend oil, totaling about 600-700 thousand tons, which were supposed to be sent through the Black Sea terminal of CPC in January and February.
Illustrative photo During his visit, he will participate in the signing ceremony of the Charter of the Council of Peace, which is being established at the initiative of Trump in Davos, where the World Economic Forum is taking place. It was recently announced that Shavkat Mirziyoyev confirmed his intention to join the Council as one of the founders, as proposed by the President of the United States.
Illustrative photo On the evening of January 21, another charter flight landed in Tashkent, bringing back citizens of Uzbekistan who were subjected to deportation from the USA. Ahror Burkhanov, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reported that 44 citizens who were illegally in the USA returned to their homeland.
According to the publication, "he is considering the possibility of allocating 1 million dollars for each resident of Greenland if they vote to join the United States." The population of Greenland is about 57 thousand people.
This agreement outlines in detail the procedures for the appointment and payment of pensions for citizens of both countries, as well as issues related to the accounting of work experience and the possibility of transferring pension savings. Senator Amangeldy Yesbay noted that the main goal of this agreement is to regulate the legal relations related to pension payments. In particular, the document provides for mutual recognition of work experience within the framework of a solidarity pension
According to Trump, the negotiations were successful, and the leaders of the two countries reached preliminary conditions for a future deal, which, he noted, would be beneficial for both the U.S. and all NATO members. “Given the understanding reached, I am canceling the introduction of tariffs that were set to take effect on February 1,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social page.
Akhmad Kurbanov In addition, the court imposed a fine of one million rubles (about 13 thousand dollars) on Kurbanov. Three other individuals were also involved in this case, all of whom received significant prison sentences, although their fines were less severe. For instance, Robert Safaryan, a citizen of Azerbaijan, who allegedly delivered explosives to the perpetrator of the terrorist act, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Meanwhile, two natives of Ingushetia, Batuhan Tochiev and Ramazan
The Central District Court of Seoul sentenced former Prime Minister Han Dok-soo to 23 years in prison on Wednesday, January 21, according to DW. The court proceedings established that he played a "key role" in the imposition of martial law in the country in 2024, despite the prosecution only seeking 15 years of imprisonment. Han Dok-soo was found guilty of attempting to legitimize President Yoon Suk-yeol's decree on the imposition of martial law by approving it at a cabinet
It is expected that in April, the amount of precipitation will correspond to the average indicators for the country. During February and April, precipitation is also expected to be within the norm. However, in March, the amount in the western part of the country will exceed long-term values, while in other regions it will remain at an average level. The spring forecast suggests sharp temperature fluctuations, which requires livestock breeders and local residents to adapt to changing
U.S. President Donald Trump has reached out to Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav with an invitation to participate in international initiatives aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza and strengthening peace in the Middle East, reports MiddleAsianNews. In his official statement, Trump invited Mongolia to become one of the founding members of a new international structure called the "Council of Peace," which will be established with the support of the UN Security Council. As
International media and news agencies have presented summaries of events in Ukraine and around the world, including in the context of the ongoing military actions. Here are the main points from the last 24 hours. Exercises of Ukrainian servicemen in the Zaporizhzhia region. Photo: Andriy Andriyenko / Armed Forces of Ukraine. It was expected that the World Economic Forum in Davos this week would announce the agreement on a $800 billion recovery plan for Ukraine involving Europe and the USA, but
From December 21 to 23, a meeting of the working group dedicated to the preparation of the international exercises "Gobi Wolf-2026" will take place at the Main Department of Emergency Situations (GUES). This initiative is being implemented in partnership with the U.S. Pacific Land Command. Details are reported by MiddleAsianNews. The meeting will be chaired by Colonel Uranchimig Tsogtbayar, Deputy Head of GUES, and Major Dmitry Leontyev, Deputy Attaché of the U.S. Embassy in
According to the report on the construction sector of Mongolia, a 9.5% increase in production volumes is projected in real terms by 2025. This is linked to the rise in producer price indices in areas such as energy, transport, and housing construction, and covers forecasts up to 2029. The data is presented by MiddleAsianNews. Forecasts indicate that the construction sector of Mongolia will develop due to public-private investments in key areas such as energy, transport infrastructure, and