Trump:

We need Greenland for national security. Not for minerals.

We have to have it.

Trump on Ukraine-Russia talks:

Talks are going okay.

Trump on India-Pakistan:

We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India.

The head of Pakistan, the Field Marshal, and also the PM of Pakistan said Trump said 10 million lives.

Reporter: Is it your goal in Venezuela to force Maduro from power?

Trump: Well, I think it probably would. I can’t tell that. That’s up to him. It’ll be smart for him to do that.

Trump on NYT:

THEY ARE A TRUE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!

The US military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person.

Amazon Rejects 1,800 Job Bids by Suspected N. Korean Agents

Amazon blocked 1,800 job applications linked to suspected North Korean agents attempting to secure remote IT roles, highlighting growing risks in remote hiring.

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FCC Bans Foreign-Made Drones Over Security Concerns

The FCC has barred new foreign-made drones from the U.S. market over security and spying concerns, a move expected to hit Chinese drone maker DJI hardest while leaving existing drones unaffected.

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Sudan: The Sudanese Armed Forces took control of El Uba town in North Kordofan after RSF forces withdrew.

Japan’s Naval Buildup Moves From Paper to Steel

Japan is executing a simultaneous naval modernization across surface ships, submarines, missile defense, and strike systems.

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Inside Putin’s War Information Bubble

Russian battlefield briefings to Putin emphasize progress and downplay setbacks.

This feedback loop reinforces Kremlin confidence despite contested territory and heavy casualties.

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It was reported that UAE-backed RSF militias have regained control of the area.

Sudan: UAE-backed RSF reportedly took control of Uluwa village west of Al-Rahad city in North Kordofan.

Nigeria: Suspected Plateau militants abducted 12 Muslims while they were heading to prayers in Gaji village, Bashar area of Wase LGA.

Assad’s Luxury Exile in Moscow

Assad lost power in 2024, but retained wealth, protection, and mobility.

His family maintained luxury lifestyles abroad, while lower-ranking aides and staff faced abandonment and financial hardship.

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Libyan Airstrip Emerges as Key RSF Supply Hub

A remote airstrip in southern Libya has become a key supply route for Sudan’s RSF, enabling flows of weapons, fuel and fighters that reshaped battles in Darfur and beyond.

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Can the U.S. Build Trump Class Battleship in 2.5 Years?

The Constellation-class frigate, which utilized an existing design to save time, has faced delays of over 3 years, with its first ship now expected 7 years after the initial contract.

For comparison, the Zumwalt-class destroyers, which were smaller at 15,000 tons, took 5 to 7 years per ship to build while suffering from massive cost overruns and tech-integration failures.

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Russia launched a massive missile-and-drone strike overnight, hitting Ukraine’s energy grid.

600+ drones and dozens of missiles targeted power infrastructure, especially in western Ukraine.

Near-total blackouts hit Rivne, Ternopil, and Khmelnytskyi; emergency outages nationwide, including Kyiv and Odesa.

Civilians killed and injured, homes and critical infrastructure damaged.

Attack came days before Christmas, described by Ukrainian officials as deliberate “energy terror” during winter.

Sudan: Up to 500 people reportedly died from cholera at a UAE-backed RSF detention facility in El Fasher.