Salma, the Syrian girl who once laughed with her dad amidst Assad regime bombings, now celebrates with him in a new video marking Assad’s fall.

Taiwan claims a Chinese vessel damaged an undersea internet cable near its northern coast.

The ship, Shunxing39, registered under the Cameroonian flag, allegedly disrupted the Trans-Pacific Express system.

Authorities suspect the incident may be part of China’s strategy to sever Taiwan’s external communications.

Taipei has requested South Korea to detain the vessel for investigation.

Source: FT

Iran's IRGC Spokesperson:

Iran has never halted missile production for a single day, and our air defense systems are fully operational and upgraded in many cases.

The Zionists are plagued by delusions and miscalculations.

Jordan's FM Ayman Safadi:

Anything that threatens Türkiye’s security also threatens regional stability.

Macron accuses Elon Musk interfering on Europe:

Ten years ago, who could have imagined it if we had been told that the owner of one of the largest social networks in the world would support a new international reactionary movement and intervene directly in elections.

Azerbaijan’s state oil company, Socar, unveils a $7 billion investment plan for Türkiye’s energy sector, including new petrochemical facilities, building on its $18.5 billion investment over the past 17 years as Türkiye’s largest foreign investor.

Source: MEE

Israel accuses Egypt of violating peace agreement

Israeli security establishment say they detected Egyptian military activity in central Sinai, allegedly breaching the peace agreement.

Initial findings indicate logistical preparations and the construction of armored obstacles, which could impede Israeli forces in a potential future conflict.

Israeli journalist Hallel Bitton:

“Contrary to the peace agreement, Egypt is building obstacles and conducting military operations in central Sinai. High-level discussions with Egypt are ongoing to address this issue.”

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Biden administration is "working intensively" to secure a Gaza ceasefire within the next two weeks.

“If we don’t achieve it in two weeks, I’m confident it will be completed eventually, hopefully sooner rather than later.”

French President Macron:

Ukraine needs a "realistic" stance on territorial issues.

There will not be a quick resolution to the conflict.

Macron:

We must regard the regime change in Syria without naivety.

France would not abandon "freedom fighters", like the Kurds.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo:

It is high time for the United States and the global community to recognize Taiwan as an independent and sovereign nation.

The United States government should immediately take necessary and long overdue steps to do the right and obvious thing which is to offer the Republic of China (Taiwan) America's diplomatic recognition as a free and sovereign country.

This is a moral imperative, a strategic necessity, and a rightful acknowledgment of the democratic processes that define a true, sovereign state.

We should declare that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent nation because it's in our interest. And it's simply true.

BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns after 9 years in power.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Just as faith and patience won in Syria after 61 years of Baathist oppression and 13 years of massacres, the sun of justice will pierce the darkness in Palestine, too.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Türkiye's investments in the defense industry are not for preparing for war, but for preserving and defending peace, stability, future and independence.

Erdogan:

We will not allow the disintegration of Syria and the disruption of its unitary structure. If we see a risk in this regard, we will take the necessary steps swiftly.

French forces in Chad began their withdrawal from Chad at the request of the Chadian government.

NEW: Donald Trump Jr. is visiting Greenland privately, coinciding with his father’s renewed interest in acquiring the island.

The visit follows Greenland Premier Múte Egede’s call for independence from Denmark to shed colonial-era constraints.

Reports suggest Trump Jr. may meet Erik Jensen, Greenland’s finance minister and head of the social democratic party.

His visit reflects his father’s view of Greenland as a “national security necessity.”

Trump after Trudeau's resignation:

Many in Canada favor becoming the 51st U.S. state.

Justin Trudeau resigned knowing Canada relies on U.S. trade.

Merging with the U.S. would eliminate tariffs, lower taxes, and ensure security from Russian and Chinese threats. Together, we’d form a great nation!