Live updates: Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar
apnews.com/live/israel-hamas-ceasefire-updates
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Don’t Give Putin an End-Game Victory in Ukraine: There is reason to believe Putin is setting a trap for the new Trump administration. We must not allow this.
cepa.org/article/dont-give-putin-an-end-game-victory-in-ukraine/
Doug Ford sports ‘Canada is not for sale’ hat ahead of premiers' meeting with Trudeau
ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/doug-ford-sports-canada-is-not-for-sale-hat-ahead-of-premiers-meeting-with-trudeau/
UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/15/uk-anti-corruption-minister-resigns-over-ties-to-ousted-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina
Quick Glance: Tulip Siddiq Resigns Amidst Corruption Investigation Pressure
- UK Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq resigned following pressure from an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.
- Sir Laurie Magnus found no evidence of misconduct but expressed regret over Siddiq's unawareness of potential reputational risks.
- Siddiq faced scrutiny regarding her ties to the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and the origins of a London property.
- Emma Reynolds has been appointed as the new Economic Secretary, while the opposition criticized the leadership response to Siddiq's resignation.
Slovak PM slams student wearing ribbon in Ukrainian colours who refused to shake hands with president
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/15/7493606/
Poland's Tusk Accuses Russia of Planning Global Acts of Airline Terror: Poland's Donald Tusk has accused Russia of planning global acts of airline terror by ...
newsweek.com/polands-tusk-accuses-russia-planning-global-airline-terror-2015317
Quick Glance: NATO Budget Could Exceed Russia's Spending Tenfold
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for increased NATO defense spending on January 15, suggesting that matching Poland's spending could result in a budget ten times larger than Russia's.
- Tusk highlighted that Europe must address its own defense challenges and noted that enhanced contributions could foster better US-European relations.
- The proposal to raise NATO's spending target from 2% to 5% of GDP has sparked debate, with some members considering a more modest increase to 3%.
- President Zelensky praised discussions focused on enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities and tightening sanctions against Russia.
Puerto Rico asks Trump for help after Venezuela’s Maduro threatens invasion: Puerto Rico’s new Republican governor is drawing attention to Venezuelan strongman ...
thehill.com/latino/5085427-puerto-rico-trump-venezuela-maduro-gonzalez-colon-greenland-panama-canal/
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Pakistan's Imran Khan defiant even as longer sentence looms - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/pakistans-imran-khan-defiant-even-as-longer-sentence-looms
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Bangladesh's Yunus demands return of billions stolen under former PM Hasina - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/bangladeshs-yunus-demands-return-of-billions-stolen-under-former-pm-hasina
Russia plotted terror attacks on airlines around the world, Poland’s Tusk says: Polish PM makes bombshell accusation against Moscow.
politico.eu/article/russia-planned-terror-attacks-airlines-around-world-donald-tusk-says/
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Bangladesh's top court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft case - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/bangladeshs-top-court-acquits-former-pm-khaleda-in-graft-case
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit Netanyahu cabinet over Gaza deal: Israeli far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Finance Minister Bezalel ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-minister-ben-gvir-threatens-quit-netanyahu-cabinet-over-gaza-deal-2025-01-14/
Quick Glance: Ben Gvir Warns Against Hostage Deal with Hamas
- Itamar Ben Gvir claimed he repeatedly thwarted a hostage deal with Hamas and urged Bezalel Smotrich to join him in opposing a new agreement.
- These statements drew sharp criticism from hostage relatives and opposition lawmakers who accuse the government of political motives behind the lack of an agreement.
- Ben Gvir stated that the current political landscape prevents him from stopping what he termed a 'surrender deal' due to the government's coalition expansion.
- He warned that the proposed three-phase deal would empower terrorist groups in Gaza and jeopardize the security of border areas, while the government remains committed to the agreement.
Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria: "Everyone should take their hands off Syria and we, along with our Syrian siblings ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837643
Markus Lanz discusses the question of whether Russia is a dictatorship and Vladimir Putin a war criminal with AfD politician Jörg Urban and BSW politician ... Show more
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark will not run for Liberal leadership : Former B.C. premier Christy Clark will not run in the Liberal leadership race to replace ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/former-b-c-premier-christy-clark-will-not-run-for-liberal-leadership-1.7174636
Hamas has yet to give answer to hostage deal draft, official says: Netanyahu will hold a security consultation with the Israeli negotiating team in Doha later ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837655
Poland's Tusk Pledges to Advance Ukraine's EU Membership During Presidency: Poland's Prime Minister has vowed to prioritize Ukraine's path to European Union ...
newsweek.com/polands-tusk-pledges-ukraines-eu-membership-during-presidency-2015268
Quick Glance: AfD Election Program: Radical Plans and CSU Critique
- The AfD adopted its election program in Riesa, which includes decisions on family policy, migration, and abortion, causing outrage within the CSU.
- A key point of the program is the assertion that family consists of a father, mother, and children, alongside maintaining the current legal status on abortions.
- The party calls for strict migration policies, the reintroduction of conscription, withdrawal from the Euro, and the Paris Climate Agreement, while Alice Weidel was elected as the chancellor candidate.
- CSU politicians criticized Weidel's appearance as radical and warned against endangering well-integrated migrants through remigration.
Kubicki vs. Göring-Eckardt in the TV duel: "Should the Emir of Qatar receive benefits from Germany?" - | All statements at a glance
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article255132464/Kubicki-vs-Goering-Eckardt-im-TV-Duell-Soll-der-Emir-von-Katar-Leistungen-von-Deutschland-erhalten-Alle-Aussagen-im-Ueberblick.html
Quick Glance: Controversial TV Debate: Kubicki vs. Göring-Eckardt
- In the first TV debate on WELT, Wolfgang Kubicki and Katrin Göring-Eckardt discussed migration, internal security, economy, and freedom of speech.
- The debate on migration sparked a heated exchange, with Kubicki emphasizing its significance to the public, while Göring-Eckardt highlighted the need to address other societal issues.
- In their discussion on social justice and the healthcare system, the two politicians held differing views on the financial responsibilities of the wealthy and the solidarity contribution to the general public.
- Regarding foreign policy, they addressed the challenges of dealing with the U.S. and Ukraine, both stressing the need for a cooperative approach.
Germany to shoot down drones near military sites: The number of sightings has increased since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, officials say.
bbc.com/news/articles/ce3l2v01y4wo
Quick Glance: Habeck's Proposal on Taxing Capital Gains Sparks Outrage
- Robert Habeck proposes social contributions on capital income to relieve workers.
- Reactions to this proposal are largely negative, facing criticism from various political factions and economists.
- Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and other critics warn of adverse effects on private savings and the middle class.
- The Greens defend the proposal as a move towards greater equity, emphasizing that small savers would not be impacted.
Alice Weidel in ZDF interview with absurd answer on electricity from wind power: AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel is being criticized for many of the ...
focus.de/kultur/kino_tv/flatterstrom-kann-nicht-funktionieren-alice-weidel-im-zdf-interview-mit-abstruser-antwort-zu-strom-aus-windkraft_id_260629418.html
Quick Glance: Weidel Criticizes Wind Power in ZDF Interview
- Alice Weidel, the AfD's chancellor candidate, faces criticism for her statements made at the party congress.
- She called for the dismantling of all wind turbines, labeling them as 'towers of shame'.
- In a ZDF interview, host Christian Sievers highlighted that wind energy accounts for 29 percent of Germany's energy.
- Weidel bizarrely claimed that lights would go out regardless, citing high energy prices and reliance on French nuclear power.
Justin Trudeau won’t run for re-election as MP in next federal election: Justin Trudeau has held the seat of Papineau since 2008 and was named leader of the ...
globalnews.ca/news/10960867/justin-trudeau-not-running-re-election/
Michael Healy-Rae says he will be junior minister: Follow developments as the new draft programme for government will be published.
rte.ie/news/2025/0115/1490938-government-formation-blog/
SPIEGEL Shortcut on the AfD: The calculation behind Weidel's new tone: At the AfD party conference, Alice Weidel rails against wind turbines and caters to the ...
spiegel.de/politik/afd-kandidatin-alice-weidel-so-geht-sie-in-die-bundestagswahl-a-511549b9-6ab4-4873-a445-9ba5883e7481
Russia plans terror attacks ‘in the air’, warns Polish PM: Security experts say evidence points to Kremlin masterminding sabotage campaign on air cargo
ft.com/content/b5f5228f-1b75-4e73-a82b-6b72e1932123
Ford says Canada must come first as Smith breaks with premiers on Trump retaliation
cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-premiers-trudeau-meeting-trump-tariffs-1.7431085
Söder at the CSU winter retreat: "Clear concept and a firm hand": Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder outlines key issues for a future federal government ...
sueddeutsche.de/bayern/bayern-csu-klausur-kloster-banz-soeder-bundestagswahl-migration-muetterrente-lux.Xe1UgSt2JxxgZDs2XGDYKJ
Australian man Oscar Jenkins reportedly killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-14/australian-captured-while-fighting-for-ukraine-reportedly-killed/104817604
Quick Glance: Australian Volunteer Fighter in Ukraine Feared Dead
- Australian teacher Oscar Jenkins is feared to have been executed after being captured by Russian troops.
- The Australian government is urgently seeking information regarding his welfare following reports of his death.
- Jenkins was fighting with the International Legion of Defence of Ukraine, despite lacking military experience.
- His family continues to receive consular support while the Australian embassy in Moscow investigates.
Mark Carney tells Jon Stewart the Liberal party has 'a chance' after Trudeau's resignation
ctvnews.ca/politics/carney-says-trudeau-s-resignation-gives-liberal-party-a-chance-in-next-election-calls-himself-an-outsider-1.7174357
WIPER EXPELS Deputy Party Leader Farah Maalim for violating its constitution over his recent pro-Ruto comments: Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Israel, Hamas Agree To Initial Hostage And Ceasefire Deal: Over a year's worth of carnage could soon come to an end.
huffpost.com/entry/israel-hamas-ceasefire-hostage-deal-2025_n_6787d092e4b087b57530aa83
Netanyahu asked that soldiers be added to list of released hostages in first stage of deal - report
jpost.com/israel-news/article-837620
"All this shows me - Robert Habeck is not really a good Minister of Economic Affairs" My WELT - | My opinion: "All this shows me - | Robert Habeck is not really a good economics minister" - | Video - | WELT
National Cathedral of Ghana in Accra to be investigated, says President John Mahama
bbc.com/news/articles/cx25lnkkj4no
Discussion about incitement to hatred: Holocaust? - "That was 80 years ago, only left-wingers are interested in that", says AfD official - Video - WELT
welt.de/politik/deutschland/video255104226/Diskussion-um-Volksverhetzung-Holocaust-Das-ist-80-Jahre-her-das-interessiert-nur-Linke-sagt-der-AfD-Funktionaer.html
Quick Glance: AfD Displays Signs of Radicalization at Congress
- Thuringian domestic intelligence chief Stephan Kramer views the AfD's congress in Riesa as a step towards radicalization.
- He emphasizes that the party openly displays nationalist and anti-constitutional sentiments, evident in their campaign slogan.
- Kramer does not see the establishment of a new youth organization as a moderation tactic, but rather as a means to shield it from a ban.
- He also criticizes the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution for its hesitance in assessing the party before the federal elections, advocating for further action against the AfD.
Slovak opposition to call no-confidence vote against PM Fico's government: Slovakia's opposition parties will call a no-confidence vote against the government ...
reuters.com/world/europe/slovak-opposition-parties-call-no-confidence-vote-against-pm-ficos-government-2025-01-14/
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka calls on President Ruto to resign if he cannot enforce the Constitution and the rule of law; demands release of abductees.
'It's not going to be good': Ford says Trump's tariffs could cost Ontario 500,000 jobs
toronto.ctvnews.ca/it-s-not-going-to-be-good-ford-says-trump-s-tariffs-could-cost-ontario-500-000-jobs-1.7174451
After Weidel talk with Musk: AfD gains in poll - CDU/CSU loses slightly: The Musk talk seems to have benefited Weidel's AfD ahead of the 2025 federal election ...
fr.de/politik/afd-legt-nach-weidel-talk-mit-musk-in-umfrage-zur-bundestagswahl-zu-zr-93514806.html
Ugandan military court rules opposition figure can be tried for treachery: The move escalates the case against Kizza Besigye as a treachery conviction is ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/14/ugandan-military-court-rules-opposition-figure-can-be-tried-for-treachery
Warning of growing dangers: Faeser: Putin is targeting Germany: Russia's war against Ukraine will soon be entering its fourth year. After the USA ...
n-tv.de/politik/Faeser-Putin-hat-es-auf-Deutschland-abgesehen-article25486321.html
"Onde é que se quer fazer poupanças?": Habeck defende-se depois de criticar a proposta de seguro de saúde
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Habeck-wehrt-sich-nach-Kritik-an-Krankenkassen-Vorschlag-article25487168.html
North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose a new risk on the Ukraine battlefield: ‘Self-detonation and suicides: that’s the reality about North Korea’
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/north-korea-soldiers-ukraine-zelensky-b2679168.html
What is the Heartland Institute? Inside the climate change denying think tank supported by Nigel Farage
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heartland-institute-climate-change-nigel-farage-b2679978.html
Czechs Complete Pipeline to Replace Russian Oil Supply: Russia will no longer be able to ‘blackmail’ the Czech Republic, Prime Minister Petr Fiala told reporters ...
kyivpost.com/post/45434
PMQs: Starmer rules out emergency budget as he defends his chancellor: Following a week of market turmoil while the chancellor was in China, inflation ...
news.sky.com/story/pmqs-starmer-rules-out-emergency-budget-as-he-defends-his-chancellor-13289397
Puerto Rican governor expects Trump to ‘swiftly respond’ to Venezuela’s 'open threat' to invade territory
nypost.com/2025/01/14/us-news/puerto-rican-governor-expects-trump-to-swiftly-respond-to-venezuelas-invasion-threat/
Besigye refuses to take plea at military court: Dr Besigye, while leaving the court dock where he had spent most of the day yesterday, left singing the defiance ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/africa/besigye-refuses-to-take-plea-at-military-court--4889716
Trump has right to consider deal over Chagos Islands, says Downing Street: The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cwyp3750y3po
"Habeck carries too much baggage": Ex-Green Palmer hopes for Merz as chancellor: If Olaf Scholz does not become chancellor, he "definitely" does not want to ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/bundestagswahl/newsticker-zum-wahlkampf-habeck-traegt-zu-viel-gepaeck-ex-gruener-palmer-hofft-auf-merz-als-kanzler_id_260448203.html
Possible breach of rules: EU apparently wants to check conversation between Musk and Weidel for X
faz.net/aktuell/politik/bundestagswahl/moeglicher-regelverstoss-eu-will-offenbar-gespraech-zwischen-musk-und-weidel-auf-x-ueberpruefen-110229422.html
Quick Glance: EU Probes Musk-Weidel Discussion on X Platform
- The EU Commission is assessing potential violations related to the live-streamed conversation between Elon Musk and Alice Weidel on the X platform.
- There are concerns that the conversation may have been promoted unfairly to give Weidel a political advantage.
- EU Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen stated that the extent of possible violations is currently under review.
- This investigation follows a broader inquiry launched against the platform in late 2023 concerning illegal content.
North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia: There is mounting evidence from the battlefield, intelligence reports and ...
reuters.com/world/north-koreas-suicide-soldiers-pose-new-challenge-ukraine-war-with-russia-2025-01-14/
EXC: Former first minister Humza Yousaf has challenged the world's richest man Elon Musk to a debate
“Name the day, name the hour, name the minute ... Show more
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 07:51 Pistorius surprisingly arrives in Kiev +++
n-tv.de/politik/07-51-Pistorius-ueberraschend-in-Kiew-eingetroffen--article23143824.html
Quick Glance: Pistorius Visits Kyiv: Strengthening Support for Ukraine
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv for talks with the Ukrainian government, emphasizing Germany's ongoing support for Ukraine.
- During the visit, he delivered the first of 54 RCH155 howitzers and discussed the need for investments in the Ukrainian defense industry.
- Pistorius stressed that Ukraine relies on close cooperation with Europe and the US to succeed in its defense against Russia.
- The new howitzers are intended to enhance Ukraine's military capabilities and will also benefit the German armed forces to improve national defense readiness.
Spain: Socialists seek allies against populists: Trump and Sánchez, can that work? Spain's government fears the rise of international right-wing populism.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/trump-ante-portas-spanien-wappnet-sich-li.3181669
Trump says he will meet 'very quickly' with Putin: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very ...
reuters.com/world/trump-says-he-will-meet-very-quickly-with-putin-2025-01-14/
FPÖ and ÖVP agree on budget: drastic savings, no new taxes: The package, which is intended to consolidate the budget, comprises 6.4 billion euros ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000252588/fpoe-und-oevp-zu-budget-einig-drastisches-sparen-keine-neuen-steuern
Battle over PFAS: How Habeck is falling for the chemical lobby: PFAS chemicals are to be restricted. But hundreds of companies are fighting hard to continue ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr-wdr/pfas-chemikalien-lobby-100.html
Quick Glance: Lobby Influence in the PFAS Debate
- Hundreds of companies are fighting against restrictions on PFAS chemicals.
- Politicians often adopt false lobby claims, jeopardizing PFAS regulation.
- The industry argues that fluoropolymers are harmless, while independent studies indicate otherwise.
- The decision on PFAS restrictions is likely to be prolonged, as the lobbying battle continues.
Macron, Zelensky discuss 'practical steps' for deploying peacekeeping troops in Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/macron-zelensky-discuss-kursk-oblast-peacekeepers/
#WATCH | Union Home Minister #AmitShah flies kite, celebrates #MakarSankranti in Ahmedabad's society with Gujarat CM
Do Russians Really Support the War in Ukraine?: Keith Gessen on how a group of sociologists found that few Russians were steadfast supporters of the war in ...
newyorker.com/news/a-reporter-at-large/do-russians-really-support-the-war-in-ukraine
UPDATE: Veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and their new co-accused, Capt. Denis Oola ... Show more
North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/14/north-korea-launches-multiple-short-range-ballistic-missiles
Turkey's Erdogan attacks LGBTQ+ community while unveiling the 'Year of the Family'
apnews.com/article/turkey-erdogan-family-lgbtq-speech-5c6b56c490190c405ce3cc7d2e26071d
President William Ruto arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit. [PCS]
John Carpay: Trudeau's prorogation served only the interests of the Liberal Party
nationalpost.com/opinion/john-carpay-trudeaus-prorogation-served-only-the-interests-of-the-liberal-party
Dispute over Ukraine aid: all just an election campaign maneuver?: Chancellor Olaf Scholz is arguing with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock over a billion-euro ...
stern.de/streit-um-ukraine-hilfe--alles-nur-ein-wahlkampfmanoever--35378450.html
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Mark Carney all but says he's running to be Canada's next prime minister in a Jon Stewart interview
apnews.com/article/mark-carney-canada-prime-minister-liberal-party-11301d6a66f5b5d859bc883437cc8b9f
I don’t fear President Ruto’s axe, Public Service CS Justin Muturi says: Mr Muturi insists that his statement on the state of abductions and illegal detentions ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/i-don-t-fear-president-ruto-s-axe-public-service-cs-justin-muturi-says-4888036
South Korea says North Korea launched projectile toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year
apnews.com/article/north-korea-missile-launch-nuclear-kim-jong-un-7924d599f55b01cb6662da8d5cd75ea2
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