Poland, now holding the rotating EU presidency, is focusing on advancing Ukraine's EU membership bid, aligning with its longstanding support for Kyiv amid the war with Russia. This leadership position gives Warsaw an opportunity to prioritize Ukraine's integration into the bloc over the next six months.
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Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested and taken to Fulton County Jail after attempting to enter the state house chambers during Governor Brian Kemp's State Address, despite being banned. The ban followed Mooreโs 2023 remarks calling the late House Speaker David Ralston "one of the most corrupt Georgia leaders weโll ever see in our lifetime." Footage shows Moore being thrown to the ground as he told officers, "I have an obligation to be in that room. I represent 200,000 people in Northwest Georgia who duly elected me to be here today." Mooreโs team called the arrest politically motivated, noting he was detained in the same jail where Trump was previously held.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia of planning worldwide sabotage, including "acts of air terror" targeting airlines. Tusk, speaking at a news conference with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, confirmed concerns about such attacks, not only against Poland but globally. The Kremlin has previously dismissed Western claims of Russian involvement in sabotage. Western officials suspect Russian intelligence in a plot to place incendiary devices on cargo planes.
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Russian sources report that North Korea will participate in Moscow's Victory Day parade on May 9, marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. North Korean military personnel are expected to take part. This will be the first time North Korean forces have participated in such events. Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov confirmed that military units from 19 allied countries have been invited, with 10 already confirming their participation.
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The Biden Administration has announced that they will leave decisions regarding the TikTok Ban, which is set to go into effect on Sunday, up to the Trump Administration. The Ban will still go into effect on January 19th, but any further Action regarding whether to Enforce, Delay, or Halt the Ban will be left to President-Elect Donald Trump and Congress.
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U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro received a Clap-Out today at the Pentagon for his Final Day in Office, before the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald J. Trump on Monday; with him and his wife Betty seen hugging and saying goodbye to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Eric M. Smith as well as Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Businessman and Art Collector, John Phelan has been nominated by President Trump to serve as his Secretary of the Navy, and will take his place at the Pentagon on Monday.
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Several Flights over the Atlantic, near the Turks and Caicos Islands, are being forced to divert to Miami or other nearby Airports, due to falling Debris from SpaceXโs Starship Flight 7 which broke-apart in Atmosphere.
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At Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference, chaos erupted after an Israel-Hamas cease-fire and hostage deal was announced. Journalists Max Blumenthal and Sam Husseini, both critical of the ongoing war in Gaza and the U.S. position, Husseini was forcibly removed by State Department aides and security. Husseini accused Blinken of allowing "genocide" in Gaza, while Blumenthal challenged Blinken on why the war hadn't ended sooner. Blinken was presenting a cease-fire agreement, which includes the release of hostages, a withdrawal of Israeli forces, and humanitarian aid.
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According to Axiosโ Barak Ravid, citing unnamed officials close to the negotiations, some last-minute changes were requested by Hamas before the ceasefire deal was signed, including the release of a number of Hamasโ โmilitary leadersโ who are serving multiple life sentences in Israel for planning a number of suicide bombings.
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Axios is reporting that Mediators from Hamas, Israel, Qatar, and the United States have all now officially signed the Ceasefire & Hostage Deal in Doha, with it to be presented tomorrow to the Israeli Security Cabinet.
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According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vice President Han Zheng will act as President Xi Jinpingโs special envoy and represent China at the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump on January 20 in the U.S. capital. Han has been a key go-between for Xi and the U.S. before; most recently meeting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the U.N General Assembly late last year.
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Wow, some Footage from the Cockpit of a Commercial Aircraft, showing falling Space Debris from SpaceXโs Starship Flight 7, which broke-up earlier tonight over the Atlantic near the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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A Team of Firefighters from Israel, arrived earlier today in Southern California to assist with the ongoing Wildfire Outbreak near the City of Los Angeles.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beirut, where he is set to meet with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
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The Romanian Ministry of Defense is reporting that its National Airspace was breached last night, during a Russian Drone Attack against the Odesa Region of Southern Ukraine; with a Russian Drone being discovered near the City of Tulcea in Northeast Romanian, near the Border with Ukraine.
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