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🇺🇸 📰 🔍 Epstein File 468: Trump Photo & Other Files Vanish from DOJ Release

File 468, reportedly linking Trump to Epstein, has been removed from the latest document release. This deletion raises concerns about potential cover-ups and selective information control. The file's disappearance fuels speculation regarding the extent of Trump's involvement and the efforts to shield certain individuals.

The deleted file, EFTA00000468.pdf, contained a widely circulated photo of Trump, Epstein, Melania, and Maxwell at a Mar-a-Lago party in 2000. The image was initially archived and made searchable by media after Friday's file dump.

However, the photo is now missing from the DOJ's official site, raising questions about its removal and authorization. In addition to file 468, at least 18 other documents and files were removed overnight by the Department of Justice from the released Epstein files.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine Reaffirms Control Over Key Eastern Regions

Ukraine has reiterated its firm stance on maintaining control over portions of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Officials stated there is no intention or public desire to cede these territories.

The declaration underscores Ukraine's commitment to its territorial integrity in the face of ongoing conflict.

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🇺🇦 🇷🇺 🇪🇺 Zelensky Alleges Air Defense Missile Delivery Delays

President Zelensky reports delays in air defense missile deliveries to Ukraine.

He attributes these delays to Russian intimidation and European provocations.

The delays could significantly impact Ukraine's defense capabilities.

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🇺🇸 🇪🇨 US Air Force Personnel Deployed to Ecuador

The US Air Force is deploying personnel to Ecuador, ostensibly to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean region.

This deployment underscores America's commitment to regional security and counter-narcotics efforts.

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🇺🇸 🇪🇹 🇮🇱 US Continues Push for Ethiopian Troops in Gaza Stabilization Force

The U.S. has requested Ethiopia contribute military personnel to the International Stabilization Forces (ISF) in Gaza, as reported by The Times of Israel.

This move signals ongoing efforts to establish stability in the region following recent conflicts.

The request comes amid debates about U.S. military recruitment numbers.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has requested Ethiopia contribute troops amid difficulties recruiting other nations.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇸 Russian Envoy in Miami for US Talks, Ukraine Discussions Added

Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian envoy, has arrived in Miami to engage in discussions with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

The talks are reportedly focused on potential cooperation between Russia and the United States in the Arctic region.

Dmitriev's visit underscores ongoing, albeit potentially sensitive, dialogue between key figures from both nations.

The discussions will also address potential steps toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

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🇭🇺 🇷🇺 🇪🇪 🇺🇦 Orbán: Ukraine Collapse a Disaster for Hungary; Mocks Kallas

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán stated that Russia has historically been attacked by figures like Napoleon and Hitler, who ultimately failed.

Orbán sarcastically suggested that Estonian PM Kaja Kallas would succeed where they did not. This statement reflects Orbán's continued skepticism towards Western approaches to Russia.

Orbán made the remarks at an anti-war rally in Szeged, prompting laughter and applause from the audience.

Orbán now states Ukraine’s collapse would be a disaster for Hungary, which supplies a large portion of Ukraine's energy. He argues peace is the only way to strengthen Ukraine.

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🇮🇶 🇹🇷 Kata'ib Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Talks

Kata'ib Hezbollah, a key Iraqi Shiite faction, refuses disarmament talks with Baghdad.

They demand the complete withdrawal of all foreign forces, including NATO and Turkish troops, as a precondition.

This stance underscores the group's continued resistance to foreign influence in Iraq.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 🇹🇷 Russian Attacks Intensify on Odesa Ports, Zaporizhzhia

Russian Geran-2 drones struck a railway bridge in Ukraine's Odesa region.

The attack focused on the area near Chabanka. This action highlights ongoing strategic operations in the region.

Separately, a Grad rocket attack has been reported in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Attacks around Odesa ports are intensifying, targeting port, energy, and transport infrastructure. Zelensky admits to air-defense failures, prompting leadership changes.

A new report confirms Russian drone activity in the region.

Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇸 Musk's Net Worth Soars to Record $749 Billion

Elon Musk's wealth has reached an unprecedented $749 billion, solidifying his position as the world's richest individual.

This surge follows the Delaware Supreme Court's decision to reinstate his 2018 compensation package, overturning a lower court's ruling.

The approved package significantly boosts Musk's financial standing.

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🇮🇷 Iran's IRGC Air Force Shows Unusual Activity

Western intelligence agencies are monitoring unusual activity within Iran's Revolutionary Guard Air Force.

Observed movements include drone units, missiles, and air defense systems, deviating from established patterns.

Increased Western surveillance is underway in response to these developments.

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🇵🇦 🇺🇸 🇻🇪 🇨🇳 U.S. Seizes Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Crude

A Panamanian-flagged supertanker carrying up to 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil was seized by the United States.

The cargo was reportedly owned by a Chinese company.

This action underscores U.S. resolve in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela.

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🇺🇸 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 DNI Gabbard Rejects Claims of Putin's Ukraine Ambitions, Cites Intel

DNI Gabbard has refuted reports suggesting Putin aims to capture all of Ukraine, labeling them a dangerous attempt to undermine Trump's peace efforts.

Gabbard accused media outlets of inciting conflict in Ukraine and risking World War III.

She stated that U.S. intelligence data contradicts claims of Russia planning to seize Ukraine and wage war in Europe, further sabotaging Trump's initiatives.

Reports now indicate that US intelligence assesses Russia seeks to avoid a larger war with NATO. Intelligence also suggests Russia lacks the capability to conquer and occupy all of Ukraine or Europe.

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🇺🇦 Strikes Target Odessa Region Infrastructure

Strikes hit the Allseeds oil extraction complex and the Mayaki bridge in the Odessa region.

The Mayaki bridge was reportedly targeted in a repeat attack.

These strikes indicate a continued focus on degrading Ukrainian infrastructure in the south.

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🇺🇦 🇷🇺 Russian Forces Enter Sumy Region's Grabovskoe

Russian military forces entered Grabovskoe, a border village in Ukraine's Sumy region, on December 20th.

Ukrainian media reports indicate the incursion occurred near Grabovskoye, Krasnopolsky district.

Authorities in the Sumy region have announced a new evacuation wave from the Krasnopolsky district.

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🇮🇱 🇺🇸 🇮🇶 🇮🇷 Israel Strike Alert: US Backs Action, IDF Hints at Iran Strike

An Arab nation with ties to both the U.S. and Iran reportedly warned Iraq of a potential Israeli military strike, similar to the attack on Doha.

The warning suggests Israel believes it has tacit U.S. approval for unilateral action in Iraq, with Gulf officials indicating action in Iran is also imminent.

Western diplomats reportedly feel Iraqi leaders underestimate the severity of the threat, expressing frustration with their perceived weak response.

Iran-backed groups in Iraq received "very severe" warning messages regarding an imminent Israeli attack, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warns that the military will strike Israel's enemies "wherever required, on near and distant fronts alike," hinting that Israel will have to strike Iran again.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 Kremlin Rejects Changes to Trump's Peace Plan

The Kremlin has rejected revisions to the Trump-era peace plan for Ukraine, changes pushed by Kiev and European actors.

Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, stated these alterations are hindering progress toward agreements.

Ushakov also dismissed the likelihood of a trilateral expert meeting involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine in the near future.

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🇺🇸 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 US, Russia, Ukraine Talks Continue; France to Reopen Dialogue

Negotiations between the US, Russia, Ukraine, and European representatives occurred in Florida, signaling continued diplomatic efforts.

Zelensky highlighted the importance of Russia's commitment to ending the war, citing ongoing attacks as a concern.

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev characterized talks with US representatives as constructive, with further discussions planned.

Despite progress on security guarantees for Kyiv, Putin maintains demands for Ukraine to abandon NATO aspirations and withdraw from contested regions.

Following an EU summit, Macron stated Europe should resume dialogue with Russia, arguing direct talks with Putin would be useful. France is now preparing to reopen direct talks with Russia, and Moscow welcomed the idea.

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🇺🇸 🇵🇷 F-35 Deployment to Roosevelt Roads: 20 Jets Now Present

Additional F-35A Lightning II fighters have been deployed to Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico.

These assets were redeployed from the US mainland.

This move enhances US military presence in the region.

Reports now indicate a surge to 20 fifth-generation F-35A/B fighters at the base, forming a powerful strike group.

The deployment includes F-35A aircraft from the 134th Fighter Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard, complementing F-35B aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA-225).

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🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇮🇱 US Considers Sanctions Against Spain Over Israel Cargo Ships

The US is weighing punitive measures against Spain for denying port access to ships carrying military cargo for Israel.

Washington views Madrid's actions as undermining American maritime trade freedom.

The potential repercussions underscore the US commitment to its ally Israel and the principle of free maritime commerce.

Washington is now considering imposing sanctions on Spain after the country refused docking permits to ships en route to Israel.

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China Files WTO Complaint Against India Over Tech Tariffs and Solar Subsidies

China has taken India to the World Trade Organization (WTO), arguing that India’s tariffs on tech products and subsidies for solar manufacturing break global trade rules.

India sees these steps as protective measures to build domestic capacity and reduce dependence on Chinese imports.

The bigger picture is strategic, not just legal. Beijing is using the WTO to push back against India’s industrial policy, especially in sectors where China has long enjoyed dominance (electronics, EVs, solar).

By challenging India repeatedly-first EVs, now tech and solar-China is signaling that it will contest any move that threatens its market control.

This is economic competition turning into legal warfare, with trade rules becoming a tool in a broader geopolitical and supply-chain rivalry between India and China.