Creative. Strikers in Tbilisi walk on a pedestrian crossing without stopping to avoid being fined for blocking the road.

Syrian forces arrested retired Assad regime Colonel Saleh Mansour following his call yesterday for coastal separation and "French protection".

NEW: Trump advisors are quietly backing away from the campaign promise to end the war on "day one", saying the timeline is now months, not days or weeks.

The “first-day” promise was a mix of bold campaign rhetoric and a misunderstanding of the conflict’s complexity, according to two Trump allies.

Source: Reuters

Iran’s Navy commissioned its first fully domestically built reconnaissance ship, Zagros.

Previously, Iran relied on repurposed merchant vessels for such missions.

The Zagros is a heavily modified version of the Mowj-class light frigates, replacing primary weapons with advanced electronic, reconnaissance, and communication systems.

Ukrainian man tried to evade military recruitment officials by jumping into a river and hiding in a sewer pipe in Kharkiv.

Turkish President Erdogan:

The YPG terrorist group, which has plundered Syria’s natural resources, cannot escape its looming fate unless it disbands and lays down arms.

The most pressing issue in Syria is the YPG, which still occupies nearly a third of the country.

Everyone should step back. Together with our Syrian brothers, we can swiftly crush both ISIS, the YPG, and other terrorist groups.

NEW: The Israel Broadcasting Authority, citing a Palestinian source, reported that progress had been made in the negotiations and that the agreement was expected to be announced tomorrow. The Washington Post reported that issues related to the post-war administration of the Gaza Strip were postponed to the second phase of the agreement.

Signs of collapse emerge in the YPG/PKK/SDF’s so-called administration.

The Public Finance Institution, under the YPG/PKK/SDF occupying northeastern Syria, has halted salary advances.

A statement cited the inability to draft a 2025 investment budget due to current conditions, with no clear economic outlook for the occupied region.

Turkish President Erdogan hosts Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh in Ankara today.

The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Turkish Intelligence (MIT) Chief Ibrahim Kalın.

Russian soldier tosses grenade at Ukrainian drone; immediate consequences follow.

Chinese PLA Navy’s largest ships in one photo.

Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier
Type 076 LHD
Type 075 LHD

India showcases robot war dogs at the 77th Army Parade.

They can carry between 12 to 15 kilograms of supplies or equipment.

Al-Mezan centre informed about the condition of Kamal Adwan Hospital director Dr. Abu Safiya:

We confirm that Dr. Abu Safiya was transferred to Ofer Prison on 9 January 2025.

During a video appearance at his hearing in Ashkelon, Dr. Abu Safiya seemed to show no apparent signs of torture, physical deprivation, or malnutrition. However, a video alone cannot fully picture his condition. Our lawyer urgently needs to meet him in person to verify his conditions. Israeli authorities continue to bar Dr. Abu Safiya from meeting Al Mezan's lawyer until 22 January.

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore:

Macron insulted all Africans.

If he’s not an atheist and prays, he should pray for Africans every morning.

France exists today thanks to our ancestors. He should pray for us.

NEW: Israeli sources say Hamas leaders in Gaza have given a positive response and have approved a ceasefire agreement, which is expected to be signed today. It is believed that an announcement of the agreement will be made shortly, possibly tomorrow.

Iran never planned to assassinate Trump, says Iranian President Pezeshkian.

“We’ve had no plans to assassinate anyone, including Trump, and we never will.”

#BREAKING: Israeli UAVs targeted a military convoy of Syrian forces in Ghadir al-Bustan, on the Daraa-Quneitra axis.

The attack killed village chief Abu Yaser and two Syrian soldiers.

Shark attack on HII REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).

Gaza ceasefire & hostage deal imminent.

— Under the ceasefire deal Hamas will release 3 hostages on the first day, 4 on the 7th day, and 13 on the 14th day, in exchange for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.

— In the first phase, 600 humanitarian aid trucks will enter Gaza daily.

— IDF will withdraw from the Netzarim axis and has nearly completed its pullout from the Philadelphia axis, leaving only a minimal force.

— The second phase of the deal will begin on day 43 and last 42 days.

Source: Channel 12