Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,407
These are the key developments from day 1,407 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Day: January 1, 2026
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty amid Chinese military drills
In a live New Year’s address, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te highlighted the need for increased defence spending and warned of a critical year ahead following a major Chinese military exercise that saw rockets fired towards Taiwanese territory.
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill
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Hong Kong Welcomes 2026 Without Its Iconic Fireworks After Deadliest Fire
Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory greeted 2026 without spectacular and colorful explosions in the sky over its iconic Victoria Harbor after a massive fire in November
Photos: New Year’s celebrations from NYC to Sydney, as world welcomes 2026 – Axios
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Xi vows ‘unstoppable’ reunification with Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has touting an unbreakable “bond of blood and kinship” with the people of Taiwan in New Year’s Eve address
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Zelensky Says Ukraine “10% Away” From Peace Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his country was “10 percent” away from a deal to end the war with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were unresolved and warned against rewarding Moscow.
Federal ruling blocks Hawaii’s climate change tourist tax on cruise ships
A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers.
7 Best CartoonCrazy Anime Alternatives Websites of 2026
Key TakeawaysThe internet offers a variety of options for watching cartoons, with websites like Cartoon Crazy being popularAlternative sites like Gogoanime, Animeland, and Watch Cartoon Online provide a wide range of cartoons and anime for freePlatform…
Trump was bent on revenge and endangered the life of his VP: The top takeaways from Jack Smith’s Jan 6 testimony
In blockbuster testimony, the former special counsel batted down allegations of political partisanship, spoke of Trump retaliation threats, and explained why investigators sought phone records from members of Congress