Mexican presidential candidate Sheinbaum: Tesla factories in Mexico should not use potable water.

International Monetary Fund data shows that Uzbekistan increased its gold holdings by 9.331 tons in December 2023, reaching 371.384 tons.

Due to severe cold weather, oil production in North Dakota in the United States fell by 400,000 to 425,000 barrels per day, and natural gas production fell by 1.0 to 1.1 billion cubic feet per day.

The Russian Ministry of Defense: The Ukrainian army lost 580 people in the special military operation against Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

Market News: The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) released a new video purportedly showing the remains of two Israeli hostages.

According to a notice from the Indian government, starting from January 16, India will reduce the windfall profit tax on crude oil from 2,300 rupees/ton to 1,700 rupees/ton.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russia will not be invited to the Swiss peace conference.

US Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 107 kilometers north-northwest of Isangar, Vanuatu.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Our team plans to hold a global peace conference in Switzerland starting tomorrow.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: I hope countries in the Global South can participate in the peace conference.

Market news: Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Switzerland for joining European sanctions on Russia and said it was crucial to continue studying ways to prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Switzerland’s neutrality does not mean ignoring reality.

President of the Swiss Confederation: Switzerland has allocated 1.5 billion Swiss francs as aid to Ukraine.

Swiss Confederation President: Ukrainian President Zelensky has asked Switzerland to organize a high-level peace conference. Switzerland will work for a long-term and just peace in Ukraine.

U.S. Department of Transportation: It previously issued a 72-hour route warning.

Israel’s consumer prices fell by 0.1% month-on-month in December last year, while market expectations were for 0%. Israel’s consumer prices rose 3% year-on-year in December, compared with market expectations of 3.1%.

Chilean National Copper Commission: Chilean copper production is expected to increase by 5.7% in 2024, reaching 5.63 million tons.

US Secretary of Defense Austin: Eager to return to the US Department of Defense as soon as possible.

U.S. Department of Defense: On the advice of doctors, U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin will work remotely for a period of time before returning to the Pentagon full-time.

According to a report by the Ukrainian National News Agency on the 15th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Swiss Federal President Amkhed on the same day.