Turkey is cautiously optimistic about a deal between the Syrian government and the SDF, a Turkish official says.

German Army is still in a very bad spot despite the promises of higher defense spending.

Despite authorities' aim to grow the force to 203,000 troops by 2031, German Army continues to shrink and is now down to 181,174 troops with a median age of 34.

Germany hit NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target in 2024 for the first time since 1991.

Source: Politico

Trump's offer to Canada to make tariffs totally disappear:

"Become the 51st state of the US."

Canada's Ontario Premier Doug Ford:

Ontario and Canada will not back down until President Trump's tariffs are gone for good.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson:

If you are on a student visa and you're an aspiring young terrorist who wants to prey upon your Jewish classmates, you're going home. We're gonna arrest your -- tail, and we're gonna send you home where you belong.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to open negotiations to resolve disputes over the land border between the countries.

Source: Barak Ravid

Future at a Crossroads: Greenland’s Elections

Polls show 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the U.S.

Trump’s statements have reignited independence debates, but Greenland’s parties differ on how fast to separate from Denmark.

Trump on Canada:

They will pay a financial price for this so big that it will be read about in History Books for many years to come!

NEW: Talks are going well, Ukrainian official tells AFP.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, taking at least 182 hostages, including over 100 soldiers, according to Pakistani officials.

The passenger train, carrying approximately 500 people, was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar when it was ambushed inside a tunnel in the Bolan district. Militants detonated explosives on the tracks and opened fire, halting the train in a rural area.

The BLA has demanded the unconditional release of Baloch political prisoners and activists within 48 hours, warning that failure to comply will endanger the lives of the remaining hostages.

Washington is optimistic about the meeting of US and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia, expecting "fantastic news for humanity," US State Department said.

SDF/YPG has launched raids and arrests in the town of Abu Hamam, in eastern Deir ez-Zor, following the return of some residents and Syrian Army soldiers to their homes after the agreement between SDF and the Syrian government.

Iranian President Pezeshkian to Trump:

I won't even negotiate with you under threats, do whatever the hell you want.

Canada's Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney:

My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade.

White House:

Stock number numbers are snapshot of a moment of time, we are in a period of transition.

Turkish President Erdogan:

The full implementation of the agreement reached yesterday will contribute to the peace in Syria.

White House:

Trump not yet spoken with Canada's Prime Minister-designate Carney.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We see every effort to cleanse Syria of terrorism as a step in the right direction.