Ukraine strikes Russia in ‘major’ drone and missile attack, Russian media and officials report
World
January 14, 2025
Ukraine strikes Russia in ‘major’ drone and missile attack, Russian media and officials report
Moscow Reuters — Ukraine struck Russian regions with a major drone and missile attack overnight, damaging at least two factories…
US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months
Middle East
January 14, 2025
US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months
Jerusalem CNN — American officials believe a ceasefire and hostages release deal in the Israel-Hamas war is now in sight,…
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say
Middle East
January 14, 2025
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say
Jerusalem CNN — Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being…
Special counsel report condemns Trump’s ‘criminal efforts to retain power’ in 2020
World
January 14, 2025
Special counsel report condemns Trump’s ‘criminal efforts to retain power’ in 2020
CNN — Attorney General Merrick Garland has publicly released special counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into Donald Trump…
US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’s military
Technology
January 13, 2025
US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’s military
Hong Kong CNN — The US Department of Defense has added Chinese tech companies Tencent, a social media and gaming…
Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ with Israel while key sticking points remain, official says
Middle East
January 13, 2025
Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ with Israel while key sticking points remain, official says
Jerusalem CNN — Hamas is “very close to an agreement” with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange…
Wildfires have been raging in Los Angeles for days. When will they end?
World
January 13, 2025
Wildfires have been raging in Los Angeles for days. When will they end?
CNN — It’s been less than a week since the year’s first wildfire embers raced through the air over Los…
Iran unveils underground storage facility, claims development of ‘new special missiles’
Middle East
January 13, 2025
Iran unveils underground storage facility, claims development of ‘new special missiles’
CNN — Iran unveiled an underground missile storage facility and announced Friday that it is manufacturing “new special missiles,” according…
Ukraine losing ground on the battlefield as Trump team pushes ceasefire
World
January 13, 2025
Ukraine losing ground on the battlefield as Trump team pushes ceasefire
CNN — With just a week before Donald Trump re-enters the White House, Ukraine is bracing for some tough choices…
Netanyahu and Biden discuss progress in Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal talks
Middle East
January 13, 2025
Netanyahu and Biden discuss progress in Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal talks
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with US President Joe Biden about the progress in negotiations for…