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President Joe Biden gave his farewell address to the American people from the Oval Office Wednesday night. Getty Images

Biden warns of ‘oligarchy’ and ‘tech-industrial complex’ in farewell speech

President Joe Biden's outgoing administration finalized rules to ban the sale and import of Chinese and Russian tech in cars. Getty Images

Biden administration finalizes ban on Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars

There are a lot of national security and economic interests for the United States when talking about the canal. DVIDS

Here’s why Trump probably wants the Panama Canal back

The United Arab Emirates plans to build a $6 billion renewable energy complex which aims to keep clean power constantly running. Getty Images

UAE’s $6B renewable energy complex aims to keep clean power always running

For the first time in the World Monuments Fund's history the organization is listing the moon among its at-risk sites. Getty Images

International nonprofit wants to protect moon sites from space tourism

Sen. Marco Rubio said both Russia and Ukraine will need to make concessions and that Ukraine is too small to keep fighting long term. Getty Images

Marco Rubio explains how he’d end war in Ukraine as secretary of state

President Biden's decision to remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list is igniting criticism from both sides of the aisle. Getty Images

Democrats and Republicans criticize Biden over Cuba terror list removal

The TikTok ban deadline is Sunday, Jan. 19, and the company announced employees will remain employed after the ban. Getty Images

TikTok plans for Sunday shutdown, US employees to stay on payroll after ban

A group of global experts have proposed a new way to define obesity that doesn't solely rely on BMI. Getty Images

Proposed new criteria could reduce classified obesity population by 20%

After more than a year of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas may finally be close to signing a cease-fire agreement. Reuters

Israel, Hamas ceasefire deal reached, Knesset to vote Thursday: Report

Iran unveiled its first signals intelligence vessel, the Zagros, designed for advanced electronic surveillance and cyber intelligence. The domestically constructed ship is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors to enhance intelligence gathering and maritime monitoring. Reuters

State-of-the-art Iranian surveillance ship enters naval service

NATO launched “Baltic Sentry,” an operation to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea following incidents of damage to undersea cables and pipelines. The alliance is deploying frigates, patrol aircraft, and naval drones, with measures that could include boarding or impounding ships suspected of endangering infrastructure. Reuters

NATO deploys forces to Baltic Sea countering undersea cable sabotage

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested for questioning. Reuters

South Korean president reacts to arrest after massive police operation

Two officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement that would halt its war with Israel after more than 15 months of fighting. AP Images

Hamas accepts draft deal for fragile Gaza ceasefire: Officials

The arrest follows a period of instability after Yoon briefly declared martial law, prompting the country's parliament to impeach him. Getty Images

South Korean police arrest President Yoon after weekslong showdown

Biden will drop Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism and asked Congress to back deals with three Asia-Pacific allies. Getty Images

Biden makes late foreign policy moves on Cuba and Asia-Pacific nations

Olympians report damaged medals months after games Getty Images

Olympians say medals from Paris 2024 games deteriorating

Poor wind energy conditions and increased heating demand due to cold weather are driving up power prices in Europe. Getty Images

European power prices jump amid decrease in wind energy generation

Both Ukraine and Iran are offering the U.S. help to combat the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles that have burned tens of thousands of acres. Getty Images

Iran and Ukraine offering US help to put out wildfires in Los Angeles

The second most valuable company in the world, Nvidia, is taking aim at President Joe Biden, while praising President-elect Donald Trump. Getty Images

Nvidia criticizes Biden over his new AI chip rules, praises Trump

Venezuelan President sparks alarm with calls to "liberate" Puerto Rico, prompting Governor Jenniffer González-Colón to urge swift US action. Getty Images

Puerto Rico governor calls on Trump over Venezuela’s threat to security

A bill to allow President-elect Donald Trump to talk with Denmark about the acquisition of Greenland has been introduced in the U.S. House. Getty Images

US House bill OKs Trump talks with Denmark over Greenland purchase

Spain's prime minister has proposed a 100% tax on non-EU home buyers. AP Images

Spain proposes 100% tax on non-EU homebuyers to tackle housing crisis

Ukraine has carried out one of its largest drone and missile attacks against Russia, targeting industrial and strategic locations across multiple regions. The strikes, which took place overnight Monday, Jan. 13, reportedly caused significant damage to facilities and prompted school closures and flight restrictions in parts of southern Russia. Reuters

Ukraine’s largest drone strike hits Russia, targets key industrial sites