The Doomsday Clock now stands at 85 seconds to midnight.

BREAKING: Syrian authorities and the SDF reportedly reached a framework deal with Mazloum Abdi.

The agreement includes Interior Ministry deployment in Hasakah and Qamishli, local integration of SDF forces, a ceasefire, and implementation within two days.

Biden:

What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We stand with the people of Nigeria in their fight against terrorism.

Today, we evaluated opportunities for closer cooperation in the fields of military training and intelligence.

We stated that our country is ready to share its significant experience in counterterrorism.

Trump:

If Biden or Harris had won, I don’t think Israel would be around.

We knocked out the nuclear power — they would have used it if they had it.

The attack wouldn’t have taken place; instead, they would have been attacked.

Trump on Davos:

That was the best Davos they’ve ever had, probably.

Trump:

I had a great conversation with the highly respected President of Syria.

That area is working out very well; we are very happy about it.

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Reporter: The President of Venezuela says she has stopped taking orders from you. What do you say?

Trump: I don't know exactly what's going on there, but I haven't heard that at all.

We have a very good relationship.

Trump:

Very good things are happening on Ukraine and Russia.

Reporter: Is Kristi Noem going to step down?

Trump: No.

Senator Graham backs down on Syria:

I recently spoke with Trump and Rubio, and I very much appreciate their efforts to bring stability to Syria.

It looks like Trump’s efforts have paid off, at least in the near term.

Neither the region nor the world needs another bloodbath in northeast Syria. To Trump and Rubio: well done.

First close-up image of China’s long-range PL-17 air-to-air missile (or its mock-up).

The PL-17 has been in service with the PLA Air Force since at least 2023, but until now it had only been seen in distant images carried under fighter aircraft.

Some estimates put its range at over 400 km, with an approximate length of more than 5.7 meters.

Netanyahu:

I am hearing now the statements that we will allow the reconstruction of Gaza before demilitarization. This will not happen.

I hear that we will bring in Turkish soldiers and Qatari soldiers into Gaza. This too will not happen.

I hear that I will allow the establishment of a Palestinian State in Gaza. This did not happen, and it will not happen.

Netanyahu:

Now we are focusing on completing the two remaining missions: disarming Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza.

There are only two possibilities: either it will be done the easy way or it will be done the hard way.

But in any case, it will happen.

Netanyahu:

Israel will maintain security control from the Jordan River to the sea — and this applies to the Gaza Strip as well.

Netanyahu:

If Iran makes the grave mistake of attacking Israel, we will respond with a power that Iran has never seen before.

Netanyahu on Iran:

Trump will decide what he will decide. Israel will decide what we will decide.

We are prepared for any scenario.

If Iran makes the mistake and attacks us, it will be met with a response that it cannot even imagine.

Netanyahu on Saudi Arabia:

Anyone who wants to normalize relations with us must not join or support organizations that attack Israel.

Netanyahu on Iran:

I don’t want to determine for Trump what he will do or say; those are his decisions.

But I am telling you that we are—how shall I say it?—fully updated.

Syrian Presidency:

President Ahmad Al-Sharaa received a phone call from the President of the United States, Donald Trump.

During the call, developments in the transitional phase in Syria and the efforts being made to enhance security and stability were discussed, in addition to prospects for bilateral cooperation in a way that serves regional and international stability.

President Al-Sharaa affirmed Syria’s full commitment to the unity of its territory and national sovereignty, and the state’s determination to preserve its institutions and strengthen civil peace. He stressed the importance of unifying international efforts to prevent the return of terrorist organizations, foremost among them ISIS.

President Al-Sharaa emphasized that the “new Syria” adopts an approach of openness and extends its hand in cooperation to all international parties on the basis of shared interests and mutual respect. He agreed with the American President on the necessity of prioritizing dialogue in resolving regional conflicts, stressing that “active diplomacy” is the only way to overcome chronic crises in the region.

President Trump affirmed his country’s support for the aspirations of the Syrian people in building a unified and strong state, and welcomed the ceasefire agreement, considering it an important step toward ending the conflict. He also expressed his support for the understandings related to integrating military forces, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), within the framework of official state institutions.

On the economic front, the American President expressed Washington’s readiness to support reconstruction efforts in Syria by encouraging investment and creating an attractive environment for capital, emphasizing that Syria’s economic stability constitutes a fundamental pillar for stability in the Middle East.

Netanyahu:

I think the last thing we need right now is elections. We will have elections later on this year.

But I think it is a mistake to have them now.