January 1 2025 (17:00 MSK)

Mass casualties in New Orleans as a truck rams into a crowd during New Year's celebrations. 10 people are dead and dozens of others wounded. Russian gas transit to Europe through Ukraine is no more. Kiev severs the deal leaving nations like Slovakia and Moldova vulnerable as the new year kicks off in the dead of winter. Nine countries join the ranks of BRICS partners, as Brazil vows to make their integration a priority during its 2025 presidency.