Q: You created a lot of relationships over the years with politicians in the U.S.; how do you do it?

Miriam Adelson: Can you allow me not to answer? I want to be truthful, and there are so many things that I don't want to talk about.

US Envoy Tom Barrack:

The United States commends the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for their constructive efforts in reaching today’s ceasefire agreement, paving the way for renewed dialogue and cooperation toward a unified Syria.

President al-Sharaa has affirmed that the Kurds are an integral part of Syria, and the United States looks forward to the seamless integration of our historic partner in the fight against ISIS with the Global Coalition’s newest member, as we press forward in the enduring battle against terrorism.

The challenging work of finalizing the details of a comprehensive integration agreement begins now, and the United States stands firmly behind this process at every stage—as we safeguard our vital national security interests in defeating ISIS remnants and advance President Trump’s bold Middle East Peace Plan.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

An invasion of Greenland by the U.S. administration would make Putin the happiest man in the world.

Why? First, because it would in some way legitimize his invasion and his unilateral actions questioning Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

Second, because I very much fear that if such an invasion of Greenland by the United States were to take place, it would be the death certificate of NATO.

Source: La Vanguardia

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

Greenland is not a real estate whim; it is a territory with sovereignty and rights...

Source: La Vanguardia

NATO's Rutte:

Spoke with Trump regarding the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic.

We will continue working on this, and I look forward to seeing him in Davos later this week.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

We have not accepted double standards when we talk about Gaza, Ukraine, Greenland, or Venezuela.

Source: La Vanguardia

Syrian security forces have arrived in Raqqa.

86% of Americans would disapprove of the United States using military force to take over Greenland.

Source: CBS News

Interesting: 30% of Republican voters would approve of the United States using military force to take over Greenland.

Source: CBS News

Saudi Crown Prince MBS held a phone call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate the liberation of Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor.

YPG/PKK Commander Sipan Hamo:

We are not seeking secession, and our future is within Syria.

YPG/PKK Commander Sipan Hamo:

The United States must provide guarantees to protect the Kurds from the ongoing changes.

Three new F-35I “Adir” fighter jets have arrived in Israel.

Russia's Medvedev:

Make America Great Again (MAGA) = Make Danmark Small Again (MDSA) = Make Europe Poor Again (MEPA).

Turkish Foreign Ministry welcomes Syria’s Ceasefire and Full Integration Agreement, expressing hope that it will rapidly enhance stability, security, and territorial unity.

It underscores that Syria is at a critical juncture offering a path to prosperity through unity and integration rather than division.

Türkiye reiterates its support for the Syrian Government’s inclusive counterterrorism efforts and reconstruction, for the benefit of Syria and regional stability.

BIG: The EU is preparing €93bn in tariffs and possible limits on US companies’ access to the EU market to counter Trump’s threats over Greenland.

The measures are meant as leverage ahead of talks with Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Source: FT

YPG/PKK Commander Sipan Hamo:

Israel is a powerful state in the region, and we hope that the stance it has taken to protect the Druze will also be extended to include the Kurds.

Former YPG/PKK/SDF Spokesman Mustafa Bali:

We are disappointed with Israel, and public opinion places responsibility on it for what is happening now.