🇺🇳 Larry Fink Quotes Elon Musk at WEF in Davos
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, also a WEF chairman, concluded the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Fink quoted Elon Musk, stating, "It's better to be an optimist and wrong, than being a pessimist who's right."
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Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, also a WEF chairman, concluded the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Fink quoted Elon Musk, stating, "It's better to be an optimist and wrong, than being a pessimist who's right."
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🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 Ex-Olympian Drug Kingpin Nabbed in Mexico
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive, has been apprehended in Mexico.
Wedding, accused of running a transnational drug trafficking network, was placed on the FBI's list last March.
Attorney General Pam Bondi credited President Trump's leadership for the successful operation, dubbed 'Giant Slalom'.
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Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive, has been apprehended in Mexico.
Wedding, accused of running a transnational drug trafficking network, was placed on the FBI's list last March.
Attorney General Pam Bondi credited President Trump's leadership for the successful operation, dubbed 'Giant Slalom'.
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🇺🇸 300,000 Children Trafficked Across US Border
Over the past four years, a staggering 300,000 children have been trafficked across the U.S. border, according to U.S. Border Patrol.
The head of Customs and Border Protection highlighted this crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for increased media attention and action.
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Over the past four years, a staggering 300,000 children have been trafficked across the U.S. border, according to U.S. Border Patrol.
The head of Customs and Border Protection highlighted this crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for increased media attention and action.
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🇺🇸 White House Shares 'Embrace the Penguin'
The White House has shared a message encouraging people to 'Embrace the penguin'.
The exact context or meaning behind this message remains unclear.
Penguins don't live in Greenland.
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The White House has shared a message encouraging people to 'Embrace the penguin'.
The exact context or meaning behind this message remains unclear.
Penguins don't live in Greenland.
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🇪🇬 🇸🇦 🇱🇾 Egypt & Saudi Warn Haftar on Sudan RSF Support
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have jointly cautioned Libya's Haftar to halt alleged support for Sudan's RSF militias via the UAE.
Cairo reportedly possesses evidence of weapons and fuel originating from Libya reaching the RSF, exacerbating the conflict in Sudan.
Egypt has indicated a potential reassessment of its support for Haftar if the alleged assistance continues.
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia have jointly cautioned Libya's Haftar to halt alleged support for Sudan's RSF militias via the UAE.
Cairo reportedly possesses evidence of weapons and fuel originating from Libya reaching the RSF, exacerbating the conflict in Sudan.
Egypt has indicated a potential reassessment of its support for Haftar if the alleged assistance continues.
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🇸🇾 🇺🇸 SDF Trust Eroded After ISIS Prisoner Risk in Syria
Western diplomats express deep distrust of the SDF in Syria following the near-release of hardcore ISIS prisoners.
The SDF's willingness to abandon prisons housing these dangerous individuals has sparked outrage.
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Western diplomats express deep distrust of the SDF in Syria following the near-release of hardcore ISIS prisoners.
The SDF's willingness to abandon prisons housing these dangerous individuals has sparked outrage.
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🇺🇸 US Hosts Western Hemisphere Defense Summit
The US will host the first Western Hemisphere Defense Summit on February 11, convening military leaders from 34 nations.
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The US will host the first Western Hemisphere Defense Summit on February 11, convening military leaders from 34 nations.
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🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Khamenei Criticizes US Handling of Minneapolis Riots
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has criticized the United States' response to riots in Minneapolis.
Khamenei called on the US to cease violence against protesters.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has criticized the United States' response to riots in Minneapolis.
Khamenei called on the US to cease violence against protesters.
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🇺🇸 US Government Shutdown Risk Grows Amid DHS Funding Dispute
A US government shutdown appears increasingly likely this week due to a dispute over DHS funding.
Democrats are under pressure to block a bill that includes funding for ICE, potentially triggering the shutdown.
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A US government shutdown appears increasingly likely this week due to a dispute over DHS funding.
Democrats are under pressure to block a bill that includes funding for ICE, potentially triggering the shutdown.
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🇨🇳 China's BRI Contracts Surge to Record $213.5 Billion
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) witnessed a massive surge in 2025, reaching a record $213.5 billion in new construction contracts and investments.
This represents a 75% increase from 2024, driven primarily by energy and mining deals, particularly in Africa and other developing nations.
These megaprojects signal China's strategic focus on securing critical resources and expanding its influence across the Global South, despite US efforts to counter its economic expansion.
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China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) witnessed a massive surge in 2025, reaching a record $213.5 billion in new construction contracts and investments.
This represents a 75% increase from 2024, driven primarily by energy and mining deals, particularly in Africa and other developing nations.
These megaprojects signal China's strategic focus on securing critical resources and expanding its influence across the Global South, despite US efforts to counter its economic expansion.
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🇷🇺 🇸🇾 Russian Forces Withdraw from Qamishli Airbase in Syria
Reports indicate Russian forces are withdrawing from the Qamishli airbase in Syria, signaling a potential Syrian army offensive against Kurdish strongholds.
The base is currently controlled by remnants of the SDF.
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Reports indicate Russian forces are withdrawing from the Qamishli airbase in Syria, signaling a potential Syrian army offensive against Kurdish strongholds.
The base is currently controlled by remnants of the SDF.
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🇮🇷 Iran Protest Crackdown: Casualties Exceed 40,000 Amid Blackout
Reports indicate a severe crackdown on protests in Iran.
Iranian own Health Ministry officials estimate up to 30,000 fatalities on January 8–9 alone.
The reported casualties stem from security forces suppressing demonstrations.
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Reports indicate a severe crackdown on protests in Iran.
Iranian own Health Ministry officials estimate up to 30,000 fatalities on January 8–9 alone.
The reported casualties stem from security forces suppressing demonstrations.
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🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Iran's Provocative Murals Target US with Missile Imagery
Tehran unveiled murals in Enghelab Square depicting missile strikes on a U.S. aircraft carrier.
The imagery includes the innoscription: "If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind."
A banner in Tehran also depicts Iranian missiles launching at an American aircraft carrier, with a similar innoscription.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Tehran unveiled murals in Enghelab Square depicting missile strikes on a U.S. aircraft carrier.
The imagery includes the innoscription: "If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind."
A banner in Tehran also depicts Iranian missiles launching at an American aircraft carrier, with a similar innoscription.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Scales Back Ambitious NEOM Project
Saudi Arabia is significantly scaling back and redesigning its NEOM megaproject due to delays and cost overruns.
Its centerpiece, The Line, will be radically reworked into a more modest concept.
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Saudi Arabia is significantly scaling back and redesigning its NEOM megaproject due to delays and cost overruns.
Its centerpiece, The Line, will be radically reworked into a more modest concept.
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🇮🇳 🇪🇺 India-EU Trade Deal Slashes Car Tariffs
India and the EU are poised to announce a trade agreement this week.
The deal will significantly reduce tariffs on imported EU cars, initially to 40% from a high of 110%.
Tariffs will eventually decrease to 10% over time, benefiting European automakers.
Electric vehicles are excluded from tariff cuts for the first five years.
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India and the EU are poised to announce a trade agreement this week.
The deal will significantly reduce tariffs on imported EU cars, initially to 40% from a high of 110%.
Tariffs will eventually decrease to 10% over time, benefiting European automakers.
Electric vehicles are excluded from tariff cuts for the first five years.
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🇺🇸 Cruz Courts Donors, Criticizes Trump Tariffs and Vance
Recordings reveal Senator Cruz criticizing Trump's tariffs, warning of economic damage and electoral losses. Cruz also attacked JD Vance as a creation of Tucker Carlson, alleging anti-Israel sentiments.
Cruz recounted a heated exchange with Trump, who dismissed his concerns about the tariffs. The senator also mocked Trump's branding of the tariffs and forbade his staff from using the term.
Reportedly harboring presidential ambitions, Cruz is presenting himself as a 'traditional free trade, pro-interventionist Republican' to potential donors.
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Recordings reveal Senator Cruz criticizing Trump's tariffs, warning of economic damage and electoral losses. Cruz also attacked JD Vance as a creation of Tucker Carlson, alleging anti-Israel sentiments.
Cruz recounted a heated exchange with Trump, who dismissed his concerns about the tariffs. The senator also mocked Trump's branding of the tariffs and forbade his staff from using the term.
Reportedly harboring presidential ambitions, Cruz is presenting himself as a 'traditional free trade, pro-interventionist Republican' to potential donors.
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🇨🇳 🇺🇸 China's General Zhang Youxia: Treason, Espionage, and CIA Suspicions
General Zhang Youxia, a top Chinese military official, is reportedly under investigation for corruption.
Accusations include leaking nuclear-weapons secrets to the U.S. and accepting bribes for promotions. He is also accused of building political cliques and abusing power in military procurement.
Reports indicate that the bribes may have included elevating an officer to defense minister.
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General Zhang Youxia, a top Chinese military official, is reportedly under investigation for corruption.
Accusations include leaking nuclear-weapons secrets to the U.S. and accepting bribes for promotions. He is also accused of building political cliques and abusing power in military procurement.
Reports indicate that the bribes may have included elevating an officer to defense minister.
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🇺🇸 Minnesota Guard Supports Anti-ICE Protestors
Minnesota National Guard members are actively supporting anti-ICE protestors in Minneapolis.
They are distributing food and beverages, including coffee and donuts, to demonstrators.
Guardsmen are wearing high-visibility vests to clearly differentiate themselves from DHS agents.
The Guard has reportedly been ordered to provide these services to the protestors at the federal building.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Minnesota National Guard members are actively supporting anti-ICE protestors in Minneapolis.
They are distributing food and beverages, including coffee and donuts, to demonstrators.
Guardsmen are wearing high-visibility vests to clearly differentiate themselves from DHS agents.
The Guard has reportedly been ordered to provide these services to the protestors at the federal building.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇮🇳 🇪🇺 India's Republic Day Parade: EU Leaders Attend, Trade Deal Anticipated
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa joined Indian President Droupadi Murmu at India's Republic Day Parade.
The leaders arrived in a horse-drawn carriage for the event.
This year's parade also featured animal soldiers, including Bactrian camels, raptors, Zanskar ponies, and indigenously bred military dogs, alongside military personnel.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa joined Indian President Droupadi Murmu at India's Republic Day Parade.
The leaders arrived in a horse-drawn carriage for the event.
This year's parade also featured animal soldiers, including Bactrian camels, raptors, Zanskar ponies, and indigenously bred military dogs, alongside military personnel.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇵🇭 🏴 ISIS Terrorists Target Philippine Mayor in Failed Assassination
A Philippine mayor survived an ISIS-linked assassination attempt on Mindanao Island.
Attackers used RPGs and automatic rifles, targeting the mayor's armored SUV.
The mayor escaped unharmed, though two escorts sustained injuries.
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A Philippine mayor survived an ISIS-linked assassination attempt on Mindanao Island.
Attackers used RPGs and automatic rifles, targeting the mayor's armored SUV.
The mayor escaped unharmed, though two escorts sustained injuries.
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🇺🇸 🇸🇴 Homan Deployed to Minnesota Amid Fraud Probe, Riot Funding
A $20B+ welfare fraud investigation is underway, linked to violent protests. The DOJ and Congress are also scrutinizing Ilhan Omar's reported $44M+ wealth.
Trump is sending Tom Homan to Minnesota to assess the situation. Trump is reportedly sidelining Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowsky in favor of Homan, who opposed the Minneapolis strategy.
The FBI has reportedly identified the funders of anti-ICE insurrections and riots in Minnesota. Investigations are ongoing, but substantial progress has been made.
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A $20B+ welfare fraud investigation is underway, linked to violent protests. The DOJ and Congress are also scrutinizing Ilhan Omar's reported $44M+ wealth.
Trump is sending Tom Homan to Minnesota to assess the situation. Trump is reportedly sidelining Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowsky in favor of Homan, who opposed the Minneapolis strategy.
The FBI has reportedly identified the funders of anti-ICE insurrections and riots in Minnesota. Investigations are ongoing, but substantial progress has been made.
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