🇺🇸 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇵🇸 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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🫰🏼💸 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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🇬🇧 🇨🇳 Starmer to Visit China Amid Tariff Tensions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China from January 28–31, marking the first such visit since 2018.
The trip aims to mend strained relations and bolster economic ties with Beijing.
This visit occurs despite potential tariff threats, highlighting the UK's independent approach to international trade and the recent collapse of past friendly ties between Starmer and Trump.
Just few weeks ago, French president Macron also visited China where he travelled across the country together with Chairman Xi.
Starmer's visit aims to establish a 'new era of diplomatic relations' between the UK and China. He will be the first head of the British government after Theresa May to make a state visit to China.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China from January 28–31, marking the first such visit since 2018.
The trip aims to mend strained relations and bolster economic ties with Beijing.
This visit occurs despite potential tariff threats, highlighting the UK's independent approach to international trade and the recent collapse of past friendly ties between Starmer and Trump.
Just few weeks ago, French president Macron also visited China where he travelled across the country together with Chairman Xi.
Starmer's visit aims to establish a 'new era of diplomatic relations' between the UK and China. He will be the first head of the British government after Theresa May to make a state visit to China.
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🇮🇷 Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amid US Pressure
The Iranian rial has crashed to a new historic low, exceeding 1.5 million per dollar.
This collapse is fueled by fears of potential military action and sustained U.S. economic pressure.
Iranians are reportedly converting their assets into foreign currency despite central bank interventions.
The rial has nearly halved in value since June, mirroring a concurrent downturn in Iran's stock market.
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The Iranian rial has crashed to a new historic low, exceeding 1.5 million per dollar.
This collapse is fueled by fears of potential military action and sustained U.S. economic pressure.
Iranians are reportedly converting their assets into foreign currency despite central bank interventions.
The rial has nearly halved in value since June, mirroring a concurrent downturn in Iran's stock market.
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🇫🇷 France's Social Media Ban for Under 15s Advances
The French National Assembly has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15.
The legislation, supported by 130 parliamentarians with 21 opposing, mandates age verification.
Backed by Macron, the bill now proceeds to the Senate and, if approved, could take effect by September 2026.
The bill also prohibits access to 'social media functions' embedded in other platforms. Macron cited Australia's ban on social media for those under 16 as a model.
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The French National Assembly has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15.
The legislation, supported by 130 parliamentarians with 21 opposing, mandates age verification.
Backed by Macron, the bill now proceeds to the Senate and, if approved, could take effect by September 2026.
The bill also prohibits access to 'social media functions' embedded in other platforms. Macron cited Australia's ban on social media for those under 16 as a model.
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🇮🇱 Netanyahu Tapes Camera for Security Amid Espionage Concerns
Israel's PM Netanyahu employs a common security measure: taping over his smartphone camera.
A picture of the Prime Minister's phone with the camera physically covered is now circulating worldwide. The Russian state broadcasting network is already calling to follow his example.
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Israel's PM Netanyahu employs a common security measure: taping over his smartphone camera.
A picture of the Prime Minister's phone with the camera physically covered is now circulating worldwide. The Russian state broadcasting network is already calling to follow his example.
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🇹🇷 🇮🇷 Turkey Believes Iran Can Get Destabilized Soon; Develops Plans for Border Buffer Zone
Turkey is preparing for a potential crisis in Iran, weighing a buffer zone to stem a refugee influx. Ankara aims to prevent migrants from entering Turkey, reinforcing the border with barriers and surveillance.
Turkish officials report approximately 4,000 deaths and 20,000 injuries amid Iranian protests driven by the nation's impeding economic collapse.
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Turkey is preparing for a potential crisis in Iran, weighing a buffer zone to stem a refugee influx. Ankara aims to prevent migrants from entering Turkey, reinforcing the border with barriers and surveillance.
Turkish officials report approximately 4,000 deaths and 20,000 injuries amid Iranian protests driven by the nation's impeding economic collapse.
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🇮🇷 Iran Restores Internet Access Amid Starlink Crackdown
Iran is restoring internet access after a two-week blackout.
Authorities have seized 108 Starlink devices in recent months.
The Iranian regime alleges the satellite service aids protesters and foreign intelligence.
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Iran is restoring internet access after a two-week blackout.
Authorities have seized 108 Starlink devices in recent months.
The Iranian regime alleges the satellite service aids protesters and foreign intelligence.
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🇪🇸 Spain to Legalize Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants
The Spanish government has approved a decree to expedite the regularization of up to 500,000 undocumented migrants.
Applicants must demonstrate residency before December 31st and have no criminal record.
The government claims this measure will formalize workers and boost economic growth. Critics claim this is the incumbent socialist government's desperate attempt to improve its poor chances of winning the next legislative election.
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The Spanish government has approved a decree to expedite the regularization of up to 500,000 undocumented migrants.
Applicants must demonstrate residency before December 31st and have no criminal record.
The government claims this measure will formalize workers and boost economic growth. Critics claim this is the incumbent socialist government's desperate attempt to improve its poor chances of winning the next legislative election.
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