Yemen’s Houthis reportedly shot down another U.S. UAV (MQ-9 Reaper) flying over Yemen.

Yemen's Houthis claim to have shot down the 13th American MQ-9 Reaper UAV over Yemen.

Each Reaper UAV cost about 32 million dollars.

Kadyrov threatened those who accused him of shooting down the Azerbaijani plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, as the plane had received damage while flying over Chechnya.

“If you unjustly accuse or insult me, attempting to harm my honor and dignity, I will not rely on laws to defend myself. I will use every means available to protect my family, my people, and our honor. Those who disrespect my people, my family, or myself will receive an appropriate response. I promise you that.”

Head of Syrian Intelligence Anas Khattab:

The security establishment will be reconstituted after dissolving all security branches and restructuring them.

Dr. Hossam Abu Safia, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, stands unarmed against Israeli tanks before his arrest.

Ukrainian F-16 flies somewhere over Ukraine.

So far, U.S.-made F-16s have been used for air defense, intercepting cruise missiles and kamikaze drones.

There’s no confirmed use for offensive strikes yet.

New details of Israel's assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during his visit to Tehran.

Mossad decided Tehran as the location, ruling out Moscow due to concerns over Russia’s reaction and Turkey due to NATO implications.

Mossad identified the neighborhood Haniyeh frequented, including an IRGC-protected guesthouse he often used.

An explosive device was planted under Haniyeh’s bed before his arrival, tied to his visit for the Iranian president’s inauguration.

On the night of the assassination, complications arose when Haniyeh left his room due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. The issue was fixed, and he returned to sleep.

Around 1:30 AM, the explosive detonated, killing Haniyeh instantly. IRGC responders pronounced him dead on the scene.

Haniyeh’s deputy, Khalil al-Hayya, was reportedly overwhelmed upon witnessing the scene.

Source: Channel 12

Last night, a suicide attack was organised against police forces in Bandar Lenge city of Hormuzgan province in southern Iran. The police intelligence commander was killed in the attack. Ansar Al-Furqan, a Sunni Baluch armed group active in the Baluchistan region of Iran, claimed responsibility for the incident.

A soldier of the Military Operations Command summarizes the point of view of the new government of Syria:

"You want to worship God or the Devil, it's not our business, we can talk about that on a cup of tea, you convince me, I convince you, whatever. As for the State, it must govern for all to live in it"

Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 from Bangkok crashed at Muan International Airport, South Korea, killing 179 of 181 onboard.

The aircraft veered off the runway, struck a wall, and burst into flames.

Preliminary reports point to a technical failure or bird strike as the cause.

Mahdi Khanalizadeh, Press TV Director on Iranian state TV:

“We should ally with the U.S. against Syrian revolutionaries, as we did in Iraq by supporting the SDF/PKK/YPG against Turkey.”

According to Palestinian medical sources, a fifth infant has died in the Gaza Strip due to cold and low temperatures. Infants are dying in tents due to Israel's blocking of humanitarian access.

Hackers targeted around ten official websites in Italy on Saturday, including the websites of the Foreign Ministry and Milan’s two airports, putting them out of action temporarily, the country’s cybersecurity agency said.

The pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16) claimed the cyberattack on Telegram, saying Italy’s “Russophobes get a well-deserved cyber response.”

A spokesperson for Italy’s cybersecurity agency said it was plausible that the so-called “Distributed Denial of Service” (DDoS) attack could be linked to the pro-Russian group.

Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Liberating Syria secures regional and Gulf stability for 50 years.

Elections require a full census and may take four years.

Constitution drafting will span three years for a lasting framework.

Source: Levant24

Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Negotiations with SDF (PKK/YPG) militias continue to resolve the northern Syria crisis.

Syrian Defense Ministry will integrate Kurdish forces.

Kurdish people are an inseparable part of Syria.

Syria will not become a base for PKK attacks, and there will be no division or federation in Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister:

We will work to stand by women's issues and support their full rights.

We believe in the active role of Syrian women in society and trust their capabilities and skills.

NEW: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev express disappointment over Russia’s initial claims that the plane crash was caused by a gas cylinder explosion:

“This clearly shows an attempt to cover up the issue, which does not reflect well on anyone.”

“It is evident that our plane was hit accidentally, not as part of any deliberate act of terrorism. Acknowledging responsibility, apologizing to Azerbaijan, and informing the public were necessary steps. Unfortunately, in the first three days, we only heard absurd claims from Russia.”

President Aliyev outlined Azerbaijan’s demands to Russia, officially conveyed on December 27:

1. An official apology from Russia to Azerbaijan.
2. Admission of guilt.
3. Accountability and prosecution of those responsible.
4. Compensation to the Azerbaijani state, as well as the passengers and crew affected.