8 January 2025

Paris – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a farewell visit to France.

Tehran – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visiting Iran.

New York – United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria.

London – Launch of the electronic travel authorization system (ETA) for non-Europeans in the UK.

Los Angeles – Verdict to be delivered for former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, accused of creating false corruption allegations against US President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.