⚔️Turkiye's military operation in Syria?

Turkiye has started the countdown to launching military operations in Syria against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) if the negotiations between Syrian authorities and People's Protection Units (YPG) militias fail, according to the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet.

"It's either the velvet glove or the iron fist," Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan quoted Erdogan as saying.

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🚨Violence grips the capital of Chad: check out what happened

▪️Gunfire erupted near the presidential complex in N'Djamena on January 8, 2025.

▪️Around 24 armed fighters from the jihadist militant group Boko Haram* attempted to storm the presidential complex, according to Al Arabiya.

▪️President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside the presidential office at the time of the attack.

▪️Roads leading to the presidential complex were blocked, and armored vehicles along with special units were deployed for a counter-terrorism operation, Tchad 24 TV channel reported.

What did the Chadian government say?

🔊The infiltrators were overpowered by the presidential guard, with at least 18 assailants killed. A member of the security forces also died, according to government spokesman and Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah.

🔊“Nothing serious has happened... This whole attempt at destabilization has been thwarted," Koulamallah stated in a social media video post. He also noted that the attackers were “probably not” rebels.

Related events:

📍The attack coincided with an official visit to Chad by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

📍The violence comes shortly after a general election, touted as a step towards transitioning away from military rule.

📍Last November, Chad demanded the withdrawal of the French military contingent following the termination of a defense agreement with Paris. This move follows France’s expulsion from three Sahel countries: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

📍Chad continues to face security threats from jihadist groups like Boko Haram, particularly in the Lake Chad region.

* Terrorist organization banned in Russia and many other countries.

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🟠 Violence grips the capital of Chad

🟠 California wildfires rage on

🟠 Armed man with machete and knives stopped by US Capitol police

🟠 VIDEO: Kellogg on Trump's ability to end Ukraine conflict

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📊Over 80% of Canadians support Trudeau's resignation – poll

A new Ipsos poll shows 81% of Canadians support PM Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down, with over half (51%) strongly approving. Even 70% of Liberal voters back his resignation, compared to 88% of Conservative voters.

The Liberal Party’s support remains near historic lows at 20%, while the Conservatives lead with 46%. The poll also reveals 57% of Canadians wouldn’t consider voting for the Liberals even with Trudeau gone, the pollster found.

"Almost four in ten (38%) Canadians give Trudeau an F [Fail] when rating his overall performance as Prime Minister. Only 4% give him an A," the study also found.

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❓Armenia to join the EU?

The Armenian government has officially endorsed a legislative initiative aimed at initiating the process of joining the European Union, according to the Cabinet of Ministers.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the rapidly evolving relationship between Armenia and the EU, signaling a positive direction in their cooperation.

However, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan clarified that this initiative does not automatically make Armenia an EU member. The ultimate decision can only be finalized through a national referendum.

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💰Trump's inauguration sells out VIP tickets, raising over $170 Million

All VIP tickets for Trump's inauguration have sold out, the New York Times reports, citing sources.

The demand for the ceremony and several private events has been so high that some major donors have already been put on a waiting list.

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❗️The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more than 30,000 units of specialized military vehicles since the beginning of the special operation, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

🇷🇺🪖More statements from the Russian MoD daily briefing on the special military operation's progress:    

▪️Russia's Battlegroup Zapad repelled six counterattacks in its area of responsibility, enemy lost up to 480 militants.

▪️Ukraine lost over 155 troops in the Russian Vostok Battlegroup's combat zone.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 90 soldiers in the areas of responsibility of Russia's Battlegroup Dnepr and Sever.

▪️Russian air defence systems shot down 14 HIMARS missiles and 71 Ukrainian drones.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 245 servicemen in the Russian Yug Battlegroup's combat zone.

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Shocking images and videos circulating on social media reveal the devastating impact of the recent massive wildfires engulfing Los Angeles, California.

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The Arctic falls within Russia's national and strategic interests, and the country is committed to peace and stability in the region, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in response to a question about US claims on Canada and Greenland.

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If Donald Trump’s political will for contact remains, President Putin would welcome it, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated.

However, he noted that no requests for contact have yet been received from the team of the incoming US president.

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The main beneficiary of the halt in Russian gas supplies to Europe is the United States, which has increased its LNG exports at higher prices, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated.

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🎤Musk plots to oust Starmer: Secret talks ignite UK political turmoil

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly in private discussions with allies about the potential replacement of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer before the next election, slated for August 2029, according to the Financial Times.

This revelation follows contentious remarks from a close associate of US President-elect Trump, who labeled Starmer as "evil" amid allegations that UK authorities have suppressed information regarding widespread sexual assaults in the country.

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⚡️Big asks, small returns: Ukraine's weapons gamble falls short

Most of the weapons promised by the US to Ukraine have already been delivered, but the supply of Abrams tanks, F-16 fighter jets, and ATACMS missiles has not yielded major gains for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield, an unnamed US official admitted, as cited by a British news agency.

"In retrospect none of those steps have yielded major gains for Ukraine on the battlefield," the US official said.

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