- U.S. Says Lebanese Army Struggling to Uphold Cease-fire, IDF Readies for Longer Stay Haaretz
- Israel and Hezbollah trade threats over future of ceasefire as deadline looms The Washington Post
- Report: Israeli Defence Minister warns Hezbollah ceasefire in danger Yahoo! Voices
- Israel talking about staying in Lebanon to put pressure on Lebanese army, official says The Times of Israel
- The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations POLITICO
Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence
The threat marks an escalation in the group's fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.
UK Prime Minister Starmer slams ‘lies’ after Musk tirade
Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of child rape cases.
Russia will send advanced space tech to North Korea, Blinken says – POLITICO Europe
- Russia will send advanced space tech to North Korea, Blinken says POLITICO Europe
- Russia to share advanced satellite technology with North Korea, Blinken warns Fox News
- Blinken: China, North Korea helping drive Russia’s war in Ukraine VOA Asia
- Blinken warns of relationship between Russia and North Korea KXAN.com
- Blinken Says Russia Plans To Share Advanced Satellite Tech With N. Korea The Moscow Times
Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank
Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
Trump, China and AI: Ian Bremmer’s top risks for 2025 – Axios
- Trump, China and AI: Ian Bremmer's top risks for 2025 Axios
- A ‘G-Zero’ world is the biggest geo-political risk this year, according to report CNN
- 'Rule of Don,' 'The G-Zero wins' are Eurasia Group's top risks for 2025 MSNBC
- Top geopolitical risks that could arise in 2025 CBS News
- Exclusive: Ian Bremmer’s Top Risks for 2025 GZERO Media
Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India
Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump’s ally in Europe – CNBC
- Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe CNBC
- Meloni’s Closeness to Musk and Trump Is a Win-Win — and a Big Risk Bloomberg
- Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago The New York Times
- Trump meets with Italian PM Meloni ahead of Jan. 6 vote certification MSNBC
- Trump appears with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at his Florida club The Associated Press
Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women
By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.
What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US?
The expanding of the polar vortex - an area of cold air around the Arctic - southwards is causing cold spells in the US.
South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.
Putin Has Options for Russian Gas After Ukraine Route Closed – Bloomberg
- Putin Has Options for Russian Gas After Ukraine Route Closed Bloomberg
- Slovakia says gas supply meeting with Ukraine, European Commission cancelled Reuters
- VOA Russian: Collapse of Kremlin's strategy of gas blackmail against Europe VOA Asia
- Slovakia threatens to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees in spat over Russian gas CNN
- Germany And Italy Have Replaced Russian Gas Via Ukraine OilPrice.com
Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera digital platforms
The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank last week.
Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, Kyiv and Moscow confirm – ABC News
- Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region, Kyiv and Moscow confirm ABC News
- The Crew Of A Ukrainian Stryker Turned The Vehicle Into A Weapon—And Ran Over At Least One Hapless Russian Forbes
- Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive Al Jazeera English
- Top Russian general betrays Putin’s worst fears as Ukraine attacks Kursk again Yahoo! Voices
- Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew The New York Times
Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive
Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.
South Korea investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president
Request comes after attempts to detain Yoon Suk Yeol were thwarted by presidential security service guards last week
South Korea’s investigating authorities have requested an extension of a warrant to arrest the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol.
The corruption investigation office for high-ranking officials (CIO) made the application at Seoul western district court on Monday.
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- RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies aged 32 – police issue statement PinkNews
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- Police issue major update on The Vivienne's sudden death aged 32 Express
Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot
South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.
Elon Musk asks if America should ‘liberate the people of Britain’ in tirade against U.K. government – CNBC
- Elon Musk asks if America should 'liberate the people of Britain' in tirade against U.K. government CNBC
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