U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: Bills to provide supplementary funding for Ukraine and Israel will be discussed.

U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: U.S. President Biden has been asked to meet with U.S. congressional leaders on Wednesday.

A spokesman for U.S. House Speaker Johnson confirmed that Johnson will meet with U.S. President Biden tomorrow.

[Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Belgian King Philippe and Prime Minister Dirk] On January 16, local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky, who was visiting Switzerland, stated on social media that he met with Belgian King Philippe and Prime Minister Dirk on the same day. Romania, the two sides discussed key issues in the implementation of the Ukrainian peace plan.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): Total U.S. shale oil production is expected to fall by about 900 barrels per day in February to 9.68 million barrels per day (down 600 barrels per day in January).

[U.S.-Ukrainian Defense Ministers Have Phone Call] On January 16, local time, U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin had a phone call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov to discuss the latest situation in Ukraine and the upcoming Ukrainian Defense Contact Group meeting on January 23. Austin reiterated that the United States and its allies and partners remain committed to supporting Ukraine, and the leaders of the United States and Ukraine pledged to maintain close contact.

[Hamas Media Office: The Israeli military cut off communications and networks in the Gaza Strip, resulting in an increase in the number of victims] On the evening of the 16th local time, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Media Office released news stating that during Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip The seventh time cut off and disrupted communication and Internet networks, causing many injured people to lose contact, and ultimately the number of victims continued to rise. Cutting off and disrupting communications and the Internet is considered a comprehensive, premeditated crime that exacerbates the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Hamas media office said.

[Congo (DRC) and SADC launch joint military operation] The Congolese (DRC) military announced on the 16th that the joint military operation between the Congolese government army and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) army in eastern Congo has officially begun. On the 16th, Fal Sikabwe, regional commander of the Congolese government forces, and officers of the multinational force formed by the SADC held a security meeting in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province in eastern Congo. After the meeting, West Kabwe said that this joint military operation mainly targets armed groups such as the "M23 Movement". The Congolese (DRC) anti-government armed "M23 Movement" occupies large areas of North Kivu Province and has recently been engaged in constant exchanges of fire with government forces.

US Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 132 kilometers east of Bitung, Indonesia.

[Ecuador’s security forces have arrested 1,753 people since Ecuador entered a state of “civilian armed conflict”] The Ecuadorian presidential office issued a report on January 16, local time, stating that since the country entered a state of “civilian armed conflict” on the 9th, Ecuador’s security forces have arrested 1,753 people. 1,753 people, 158 of whom were arrested for terrorism. The report shows that since the 9th, Ecuadorian security forces have carried out more than 18,000 operations, 41 of which targeted terrorist groups. Security forces killed five terrorists during the operation and seized a large number of firearms and knives.

According to Germany’s Der Spiegel, the German government is considering providing tank ammunition to Israel.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $583.103 billion from 65 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

Preliminary results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission of Comoros on the 16th showed that current President Azali won this presidential election.

Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are extending cancellations of Boeing (BA.N) Max 9 flights until Wednesday.

According to PUNCHBOWL: U.S. House Speaker Johnson and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer will meet with U.S. President Biden on Wednesday.

U.S. Central Command: U.S. forces struck at approximately 4:15 a.m. (Sanaa time) against Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles and destroyed four.

The Conservative Party of England confirmed that Anderson has resigned as deputy chairman of the Conservative Party.