Khamenei prepares plan to flee to Moscow amid protests in Iran — intelligence report
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has developed a secret “plan B” to flee to Russia in case security forces are unable to suppress mass protests or begin to desert. This was reported by the British newspaper The Times, citing an intelligence community report. According to intelligence sources, the plan…
Large-scale blackout in Berlin: tens of thousands of homes without electricity after arson attack
A major power outage continues in southwestern Berlin, which began on January 3 due to a fire on a cable bridge over the Teltow Canal. Thousands of households and businesses remain without electricity, many also without heating in freezing temperatures and snowfall. Full restoration is not expected until January 8…
Trump said he does not believe Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about Russia’s claims that Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. He told reporters aboard Air Force One during his return to Washington from Florida. “I don’t believe this strike took place. Something happened nearby, but it had nothing to do with…
The US State Department has urged American citizens to leave Russia immediately
The US State Department has reaffirmed its highest travel warning for Russia — Level 4: Do Not Travel. In updated recommendations published on December 29, 2025, US citizens in Russia are strongly advised to leave the country immediately on available commercial flights. The main reasons for this warning are: The…
«Somali pirates» lead the UN Security Council: irony of fate or diplomatic breakthrough?
On January 1, 2026, Somalia officially assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for January. This event sparked a flurry of memes and jokes on social media: many recall that just 15–20 years ago, Somali pirates were the main threat to global shipping, and the UN Security Council passed…