Missile attacks reported in the Russian city of Bryansk, with some sources claiming that Ukraine launched ATACMS missiles on Russia.

Biden:

The US is winning, America is stronger now than 4 years ago, our alliances are much stronger. We are in a position of strength while our opponents are in a state of weakness.

Biden:

Putin thought he would invade Kiev within days, but I was the one who went there. We have mobilized 50 countries to stand by Ukraine.

Governor of the Bryansk region claims that Russian air defense destroyed all Ukrainian missiles and no casualties were reported.

Biden:

Iran is weaker than it has been in decades.

Biden:

Many experts were predicting it was inevitable that China's economy would surpass ours, they will never surpass us.

Biden:

We are on the verge of reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Some 200 Israeli soldiers signed a letter saying they would stop fighting if the government didn’t secure a ceasefire.

Source: Associated Press

North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off the country’s east coast, South Korea’s military reports.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the missile launches were detected on Tuesday morning at approximately 9:30am local time (00:30 GMT) and were believed to have originated from North Korea’s Jagang Province, the Yonhap news agency reports.

Source: Reuters

American President-elect Donald Trump is now sharing memes about his friendship with Barack Obama on Twitter.

The father of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza said on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "committing war crimes", as he expressed his support for the international arrest warrant issued against the Israeli leader.

Yehuda Cohen, the father of 19-year-old soldier Nimrod Cohen, criticised Netanyahu for prolonging the war on Gaza for his own "private interests" during a discussion with families of captives in the Knesset on Monday, sparking anger amongst members of parliament.

Cohen said the prime minister was "not only committing war crimes against the residents of Gaza, but also against IDF soldiers".

MK Eliyahu Revivo, a member of Netanyahu's Likud party, threatened the hostage's father:

"If you continue your blatant words, you will put your son in the Hamas dungeons for many more years."

China tests two 6th-gen fighter prototypes, U.S. still stuck in budget debates

The U.S. Air Force’s NGAD program, which aims to develop a 6th-generation stealth fighter jet, encounters significant cost and strategic considerations.

The NGAD program requires an additional $20 billion to complete development.

Each NGAD jet may cost $300 million, triple the price of an F-35.

China has made significant advancements in military aviation with the recent unveiling of its 6th-generation fighter jets.

On December 26, 2024, two prototypes were flown: the Chengdu J-36 and the Shenyang J-XX/J-50.

Source: TWZ

NEW: Tobias Lindner, Germany's Syria Coordinator and Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, emphasises the importance of preventing Syria from becoming a base for the terrorist group PKK.

"Syria must not serve as an area of operation for the PKK.

Germany has finally recognised that the YPG/SDF terrorist organisation in Syria and the PKK are the same organisation.

NEW: Syria's foreign, defence and intelligence chiefs are expected to visit Ankara tomorrow, according to Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber.

Discussions during the visit are expected to focus on Turkish-Syrian diplomatic relations and regional cooperation.

The U.S. takes first steps toward annexing Greenland.

Republicans propose the “Make Greenland Great Again Act,” allowing Trump to negotiate its purchase from Denmark.

The bill, backed by 10 Congressmen, could enable Trump to pursue his plan if passed.

Trump:

The devastation in California is worse than a nuclear strike.

I just saw some photos of this. And it's worse than what you see on TV.

I think the devastation there is worse than a nuclear strike.

The Gaza deal could be announced today If no last-minute changes are made.

Source: Jerusalem Post

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on an unnanounced visit.

The purpose of the visit is to discuss further support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

#BREAKING Chairman of Turkish Nationalist Movement Party Devlet Bahceli:

The 12 Islands were unjustly seized from their rightful owner, the Turkish nation.

Even if Türkiye can live without the 12 Islands, the 12 Islands cannot survive without Türkiye. Türkiye will never abandon its rights in the Blue Homeland.

We warn Greece not to repeat past mistakes by acting under Western influence, as in the 1920s, and advise Athens to tread carefully.

While I believe peace benefits everyone, if achieving peace requires fighting, for us, that’s a celebration.