🇺🇸 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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇨🇳 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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇮🇷 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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇨🇳 🇺🇸 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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
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🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇵🇸 Trump Praises Hamas' Role in Hostage Recovery
President Trump announced via Truth Social the recovery of all living and deceased hostages in Gaza.
He congratulated his team, calling the operation an 'AMAZING JOB.'
Trump stated that most believed this outcome was impossible.
In a new statement to Axios, Trump acknowledged Hamas's significant effort in recovering the last deceased hostage, noting their cooperation with Israel. He reiterated the importance of disarming Hamas as promised.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
President Trump announced via Truth Social the recovery of all living and deceased hostages in Gaza.
He congratulated his team, calling the operation an 'AMAZING JOB.'
Trump stated that most believed this outcome was impossible.
In a new statement to Axios, Trump acknowledged Hamas's significant effort in recovering the last deceased hostage, noting their cooperation with Israel. He reiterated the importance of disarming Hamas as promised.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇨🇳 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 China Hacked UK PM Aides' Phones
Chinese state-linked hackers compromised the mobile phones of senior Downing Street officials between 2021 and 2024.
Aides to multiple Prime Ministers were targeted, potentially exposing sensitive communications and location data.
The breach, part of a wider global espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon, was discovered following U.S. disclosures.
The espionage operation also targeted the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Chinese state-linked hackers compromised the mobile phones of senior Downing Street officials between 2021 and 2024.
Aides to multiple Prime Ministers were targeted, potentially exposing sensitive communications and location data.
The breach, part of a wider global espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon, was discovered following U.S. disclosures.
The espionage operation also targeted the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇸🇾 🇷🇺 Syrian President al-Sharaa to Meet Putin in Moscow
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
According to Syria TV, the meeting is scheduled for January 28.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
According to Syria TV, the meeting is scheduled for January 28.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🫰🏼💸 Silver Volatility Erases Billions; Gold Joins the Downturn
Silver experienced extreme volatility, initially surging to $117 before plummeting.
The price dropped from $117 to $103 within 90 minutes.
This rapid decline erased approximately $700 billion in market capitalization.
Gold also experienced a significant downturn.
Combined, gold and silver erased $1.7 trillion in market capitalization within 90 minutes.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Silver experienced extreme volatility, initially surging to $117 before plummeting.
The price dropped from $117 to $103 within 90 minutes.
This rapid decline erased approximately $700 billion in market capitalization.
Gold also experienced a significant downturn.
Combined, gold and silver erased $1.7 trillion in market capitalization within 90 minutes.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇺🇸 DHS Restricts Bovino's Social Media Access Further
The Department of Homeland Security has restricted Gregory Bovino's access to his social media accounts.
Bovino is expected to depart from Minneapolis tomorrow.
CNN also reports that ovino has lost access to his official account on X.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
The Department of Homeland Security has restricted Gregory Bovino's access to his social media accounts.
Bovino is expected to depart from Minneapolis tomorrow.
CNN also reports that ovino has lost access to his official account on X.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇺🇸 ICE Authority Upheld and Expanded
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Trump administration, granting ICE agents broader authority in handling violent anti-ICE rioters in Minneapolis.
This ruling allows ICE agents to arrest, detain, and use necessary force against rioters without needing probable cause.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Trump administration, granting ICE agents broader authority in handling violent anti-ICE rioters in Minneapolis.
This ruling allows ICE agents to arrest, detain, and use necessary force against rioters without needing probable cause.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇺🇸 Trump Withdraws Some ICE Agents from Minneapolis after Nice Conversation with the City's Woke Mayor
President Trump had a “very good” call with Minneapolis Mayor Frey and agreed to decrease the number of federal agents in the city. Trump also agreed with Frey that the “present situation can’t continue.”
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
President Trump had a “very good” call with Minneapolis Mayor Frey and agreed to decrease the number of federal agents in the city. Trump also agreed with Frey that the “present situation can’t continue.”
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Pauses Mukaab Megaproject in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia has halted major construction on the Mukaab cube megaproject in Riyadh.
Authorities are reassessing the project's funding and overall feasibility.
Recently, the kingdom began to re-assess its past commitments to megaprojects, as its Crown Prince shifts towards investments in tech and virtual economy.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Saudi Arabia has halted major construction on the Mukaab cube megaproject in Riyadh.
Authorities are reassessing the project's funding and overall feasibility.
Recently, the kingdom began to re-assess its past commitments to megaprojects, as its Crown Prince shifts towards investments in tech and virtual economy.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel