Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli:

The Syrian President is a member of ISIS and a supporter of radical Islam.

A war between Syria and Israel is only a matter of time.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf:

Trump should know that, with this official admission, all American centers and forces throughout the entire region will be considered legitimate targets for us in response to any potential adventurism.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar:

Gaza is also ours. We’re just letting them (Palestinians) be there as guests until a certain point, but Gaza is ours.

Russia is now fitting Shahed drones with infrared dazzlers to blind air defense drones and aircraft

Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, meeting Red Crescent workers and aid truck drivers.

WATCH: Saudi Air Force heavily bombing UAE-backed STC separatists in Yemen today.

BREAKING: UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council declared southern Yemen a two-year transitional region and announced a popular referendum on self-determination, aiming for official secession from northern Yemen.

Zelensky has officially appointed Budanov as head of the Presidential Office.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked several late-term executive orders signed by his predecessor Eric Adams on his first day in office, including measures expanding the definition of antisemitism and barring city agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel.

The FBI said it stopped a planned terror attack set for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina, saying the suspect was inspired by ISIS.

Authorities identified the suspect as 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant of Mint Hill, who allegedly planned for about a year to attack a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant.

China has ended a long-standing tax exemption on contraceptives to encourage higher birth rates.

From January 1, condoms and birth control pills are subject to a 13% value-added tax.

The move comes as China’s population declined for a third straight year in 2024, prompting broader pro-birth policies such as tax-free childcare subsidies, financial support for families, and campaigns promoting marriage and childbearing.

Zelensky:

The current head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, will become the Minister of Defense.

NEW: UAE announces completion of the return of all armed forces personnel from Yemen.