Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly:

We will never back down in the face of threats.

Trump posts a map showing Canada as part of the U.S.

Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Canada's Conservative Party:

Canada will never be the 51st state. We are a strong, independent nation and America’s best friend.

We’ve supported the U.S. in crises, provided reliable energy below market prices, and fueled their economy by buying billions in goods.

Our weak NDP-Liberal government failed to stand firm. I will.

As Prime Minister, I’ll rebuild our military, secure the border, and protect our Arctic.

We’ll cut taxes, slash red tape, and fast-track resource projects to put Canada FIRST.

PKK/YPG/SDF terror group is now resorting to using human shields.

SDF ordered its civilian employees and teachers in Raqqa, Tabqa, and surrounding villages to attend pro-militia rallies at Tishrin Dam tomorrow, warning of severe punishment and imprisonment for non-compliance.

Macron:

African nations in the Sahel forgot to say "thank you" to France.

It does not matter, it will come with time.

Serbia showcases its newly acquired FK-3 air defense system, the export version of China’s HQ-22 medium-range system.

Why Trump wants Greenland?

1. The island controls strategic maritime routes between the North Atlantic and Arctic, as well as key air corridors.

2. Rich in minerals, oil, and gas coveted not only by the U.S. but also by Russia and China.

3. Greenland is key for U.S. missile defense, with the Pituffik Space Base monitoring airspace and threats from Russia and China.

Biden administration is reallocating over $100 million in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon to support a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

$95 million from Egypt and $7.5 million from Israel will be directed to the Lebanese Armed Forces and government.

Syrian airbase and its aircraft surviving Israel’s December airstrikes.

The footage shows the Shayrat Airbase in Homs, with several intact MiG-23 and Su-22 jets visible.

NEW: RSF prepares for Sudan split

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will have a meeting in the Ugandan capital Kampala on 8-9 January for the formation of a government in the areas under RSF control.

The main agenda of the meeting will be to form a government in the RSF-controlled areas and to nominate ministerial candidates.

There is widespread debate that announcing a government in the RSF-controlled areas could lead to partitioning the country.

Some RSF leaders believe that the change of currency and the introduction of Sudanese matriculation exams in areas under army control are signs of partition.

Not BF3: Syrian fighter hits Assad regime officer’s truck with an RPG during the liberation of Aleppo.

Ukraine introduced another major leap in drone warfare by using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to launch FPV drones at Russian military targets onshore.

These strikes targeted three short-range air defense systems in Russian-occupied Kherson, including two Pantsir-S1 units and one Osa system, reportedly causing significant damage.

The USVs transported FPV drones close to Russian positions before launching them.

This approach offers dual benefits: conducting cost-effective strikes while preserving the more valuable drone boats for future missions.

Source: TWZ

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev:

Armenia’s continued militarization will only lead to heightened tensions. We want peace, not conflict.

Armenia is a fascist state shaped by leaders with fascist ideologies over the past 30 years. It's a regional threat.

The danger of fascism still exists. Fascism must be eradicated—either by Armenia’s leadership or by us. There is no other choice.

NEW: Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has issued a threat to the Pakistani military, vowing to target security forces and expand attacks to include military-run businesses.

The group specifically named several companies, including the National Logistics Cell, Fauji Fertiliser, and military housing authorities.

TTP has warned civilians to withdraw investments from these companies within three months and advised employees to find alternative work. The Pakistani military has not yet responded.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev:

Zangezur Corridor must and will be opened.

The Soros era has come to an end in the U.S. Armenia’s leadership should recognize this shift.

The dictatorship of their close ally in the Middle East, Assad, is already history, and this trend will continue. Armenia must take the right steps.

Azerbaijan is not a threat to them; we seek peace and cooperation in the South Caucasus. They must not act as a geographical barrier between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.

The sooner they understand this, the better.

NEW: US presses for release of Americans held in Afghanistan

A new offer to secure the release of two Americans held in Afghanistan has been made by US officials to the Taliban. In exchange, the US is reportedly offering the release of Muhammad Rahim, an Afghan detainee at Guantánamo Bay since 2008. The Taliban have acknowledged the detention of George Glezmann, a former airline mechanic, and Ryan Corbett, a long-term resident of Afghanistan. There has been no word yet from the US on the negotiations.

The Taliban have not confirmed whether they are holding a third American, Mahmood Habibi. The US government is also seeking his return. Habibi, a naturalized American, was captured after the US strike in Afghanistan in 2022 that killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri. He was arrested along with 30 others who worked for the Asia Consultancy Group and were suspected of involvement in the strike. US officials have not released details of his role or condition.

Source: NYT

Interesting: Donald Trump reposted a video claiming Netanyahu orchestrated the wars in Iraq and Syria.

“Netanyahu is still trying to get us to fight Iran to this day. He is a deep dark son of a bitch because he's gotten us into endless wars.”