The last 24 hrs in geopolitics

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Here’s the last 24 hours in geopolitics.
The U.S. accused Russia of dangerous escalation at a UN Security Council meeting following Russia's use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in Ukraine, which resulted in significant casualties.
Nestor Gregorio Lozada, leader of a dissident branch of Colombia's former FARC rebel group, called for rebel groups to unite against U.S. interventionism following President Trump's comments about possible military action against Colombia, though Colombia's military maintains strong ties with the U.S. unlike Venezuela.
The USS Abraham Lincoln conducted live-fire exercises and operations in the South China Sea, waters claimed by Beijing, as part of the U.S. Navy's commitment to freedom of navigation, while also relieving the USS Nimitz which is set for decommissioning after its final deployment.
Somalia revoked the UAE's agreement to use Bosaso airbase and other facilities after the Emiratis allegedly facilitated the escape of Yemeni separatist Aidarous al-Zubaidi to Abu Dhabi via Somaliland, with UAE forces now evacuating personnel and equipment from several bases.
President Trump announced that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on all business with the U.S., effective immediately, as pressure escalates over Tehran's crackdown on protests.
📅 January 13, 2026