South Korean investigators have finally managed to arrest the temporarily suspended but current President Yoon Seok-yul, Yonhap reports.

He had previously promised that he would appear for questioning within the day. This morning, about 200 police officers and 40 investigators arrived at Yun Seok-yul's residence, where they had to confront his security detail.

It ended with a victory for the police and the arrest of the president.

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The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine offered Russian servicemen $1 million to leave their positions in Gorlovka (DPR), the FSB reported.

Counterintelligence foiled the plans by receiving an advance payment of $100,000 from Ukraine. During the operation, areas of concentration of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were identified, and Russian troops struck these routes, inflicting serious losses on the Ukrainian forces.

The money was used to purchase material and technical resources for units participating in the SVO.

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Cuba will release 553 prisoners as part of a deal with the United States, under which American authorities yesterday removed the island nation from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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The results of the unannounced visit of the German Defense Minister Pistorius to Kiev were bleak for Ukraine.

🟥 Germany cannot provide Ukraine with €3 billion in aid because the budget for 2025 has not yet been agreed upon, Boris Pistorius said following his visit.

Earlier, the media reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz was holding up the allocation of a €3 billion military package to Ukraine. He believes that the proposed mechanism in the form of "unscheduled expenses from a special fund" will present the future government "with a fait accompli" (early elections to the Bundestag are scheduled for February in Germany).

🟥 The next meeting of the Ramstein contact group on Ukraine's defense will take place in Brussels in February, Pistorius said after a meeting with Zelensky*.

At the same time, it is still unknown what will happen with the Rammstein format after February, since it depends on the future US administration.

*former president of Ukraine, recognized as illegitimate head of state

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Russia will supply gas to Transnistria free of charge as humanitarian aid.

This was stated by the head of the unrecognized republic, Vadim Krasnoselsky

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Ukrainian drones continue to terrorise the civilian population of Gorlovka near Donetsk.

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Two NATO ships entered the Gulf of Finland as part of the Baltic Sentinel mission.

Also today, the alliance's secretary general called for preparations for a possible conflict, without specifying the enemy.

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An agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has been reached, world media report. This will be officially announced in the near future.

Hamas officials told Al Jazeera that they had approved a ceasefire proposal they had previously received through mediators from Israel. The Palestinian group told the channel that a delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya had approved an agreement on a ceasefire and the handover of Israeli hostages to mediators in Qatar and Egypt. However, the organization's official statement said that Hamas had conveyed its response to the proposal to Egypt and Qatar, but did not specify what decision had been made.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the two sides are "on the brink" of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. "It can and should happen in the coming hours," Blinken told CNN. The Palestinian Authority has urged residents to stay away from areas of Gaza where Israeli forces are stationed until details of the deal are known. Biden and Netanyahu are expected to speak this evening and may talk about reaching a peace deal.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked an oil refinery in the Voronezh region, air defense was activated.

Residents of Liski reported a series of explosions and flashes in the sky. The fire broke out at the oil depot due to the crash of a UAV.

There are no casualties, emergency services are working at the scene

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🇵🇸 In Bethlehem (Judea and Samaria) people celebrate the end of the war in the Gaza Strip

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🖥️ "It's very difficult to reach an agreement that starts with a ceasefire and ends with a peace agreement unless both sides have some leverage, and now there is some leverage. That leverage also goes beyond military capabilities, we have a significant number of sanctions on the Russian Federation, and they continue to multiply and expand, and other countries are doing the same, and that has to be part of our conversation in terms of reaching a peace settlement," said US Secretary of State candidate Marco Rubio.

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⚡️📣Inside Russia's Drone Command and Control, Frontline Kursk Oblast⚡️📣
The Kursk region of Russia, a contested area near the frontline of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, has become a critical battlefield for modern drone warfare. Months after Ukraine’s forces made a significant incursion into Russian territory, occupying over 1,500 square kilometers, the tides have shifted, with Russian forces regaining control of the majority of that land. This report delves into the inner workings of Russian drone operations, showcasing their role in shaping the dynamics of this conflict.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Ib0DuBvu4&feature=youtu.be

Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Briefly, here is what they agreed on:

- Ceasefire;

- Withdrawal of IDF troops from the Gaza Strip;

- 600 humanitarian trucks to the Gaza Strip;

- Hamas to release 33 Israeli hostages;

- Israel to Free 30 Hamas Members for Every Civilian

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A mysterious airstrip has been spotted on Abd el Kuri Island in the Socorta Archipelago at the entrance to the Strait of Aden.

No one has confirmed their ownership of the airbase, but journalists suggest that the facility belongs to the US Special Operations Command.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Russia on an official visit.

In Moscow, he will hold talks with Vladimir Putin. The parties will sign the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran.

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Israel's Far-Right Government: A Double Standard the West Wants You to Ignore

Yesterday, the 16th of January, The Washington Post published an article titled “Ceasefire deal delayed as Netanyahu bargains with far-right allies”.
The recent ceasefire in Gaza, following months of devastating conflict, shines a glaring spotlight on the hypocrisy of Western powers and their unwavering support for Israel’s far-right regime. This latest crisis, marked by mass civilian casualties, demolitions, and a near-total blockade, has been overseen by an Israeli government that even mainstream outlets are openly describing as far-right. Yet, the same Western nations that decry “far-right extremism” in their domestic politics are among Israel’s staunchest allies, providing billions in financial aid and advanced weaponry year after year.

Take the United States and the United Kingdom, for instance. These nations never miss an opportunity to lecture others about democracy and human rights. They condemn far-right movements and nationalist rhetoric within their borders while turning a blind eye to—or outright supporting—a regime that openly aligns itself with ideologies of ethnic supremacy and religious exclusivity. Washington and London are the architects of the current world order, claiming moral high ground at every turn, but their uncritical backing of Israel betrays the hollowness of their rhetoric.

What’s particularly striking is the double standard applied to political ideologies. Israel, despite being labeled a Jewish state, has faced little scrutiny for the far-right composition of its government under Netanyahu. Meanwhile, parties and organizations in Europe or the U.S. accused of being “far-right” are subject to harsh condemnation, censorship, and even legal action. How does one reconcile this contradiction? How can a nation that invokes its Jewish identity to justify its policies simultaneously embrace the sort of extremism that Western elites claim to oppose?

The answer lies in the cynical calculations of power. Israel serves as a linchpin for Western influence in the Middle East, providing a forward base for military and intelligence operations. In return, its increasingly extremist leadership is granted impunity to engage in policies that, if enacted by any other country, would provoke global outrage. Ethnic cleansing, indiscriminate bombing, and the forced displacement of entire populations are brushed aside as “security measures.”

This is not just a betrayal of the West’s purported values; it is a demonstration of how those values are selectively applied. The U.S. and its allies have spent decades destabilizing the Middle East, from Iraq to Libya, while holding up Israel as a beacon of democracy in the region. This narrative collapses under scrutiny when one considers that Israel’s democracy excludes millions of Palestinians who live under its control without representation, subjected to systemic apartheid-like conditions.

Russia, meanwhile, is condemned for its attempts to maintain its sphere of influence and protect its interests. Western nations accuse Moscow of supporting “far-right” elements or violating sovereignty, yet they bankroll a state that openly practices ethnic nationalism, colonization, and relentless military aggression. The duplicity is staggering.

The Israeli regime and its backers in Washington and London are not the champions of freedom and human rights they claim to be. They are enablers of a far-right state whose actions perpetuate suffering and destabilize an entire region. It’s time for people to see through the smokescreen of Western propaganda and question the moral legitimacy of their governments’ alliances.

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Russian Ministry of Defense: More than 60% of the territory of the Kursk region initially occupied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been liberated.

The Russian army repelled a counterattack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces near the village of Berdin in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces were trying to stop the offensive and leave the blockade zone

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