US White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: We want the series of attacks in the Red Sea to stop.

[The U.S. military said it struck areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen and destroyed 4 Houthi armed anti-ship ballistic missiles] On the 16th local time, the U.S. Central Command issued a statement stating that at 4:15 a.m. local time in Sana’a on the 16th, the U.S. military launched an attack on Yemen. The Houthi armed forces launched an attack and destroyed four anti-ship ballistic missiles prepared to be launched from the Houthi armed forces controlled areas. In addition, the U.S. Central Command statement also mentioned that the Houthi armed forces launched an attack on a Maltese-flagged bulk carrier in the Red Sea that day. There are currently no reports of injuries.

U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: The Houthis in Yemen still have options, and the United States does not seek war with the Houthis.

U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: Additional U.S. strikes on Tuesday destroyed a ballistic missile that the Houthis were preparing to launch.

According to Sky News: BP (BP.N) is close to finalizing Murray Auchincloss as its new chief executive.

U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: The United States fully anticipates retaliatory attacks by the Houthis.

U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: U.S. Special Envoy McGurk is in Doha this week to discuss the hostage situation (in Gaza).

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.