Ceasefire officially delayed as Hamas fails to provide names of hostages to be released
Hamas was meant to provide the names of the three hostages to be released 24 hours ahead of time, but has yet to do so.
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Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, defense minister says
"We're the largest NATO partner in Europe. We'll obviously have a role to play," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 18 when asked about the possibility of sending troops to monitor a ceasefire in Ukraine.
TikTok Starts Going Dark in the U.S.
Russia to prepare for war with NATO
Putin warned that Western help for Ukraine is reaching a “red line” for Russia.
Russia Sentences Navalny Lawyers to Years Behind Bars
Russia sentenced three of Navalny’s lawyers to prison for sharing his messages, sparking international outrage.
Russia used chemical weapons 434 times in December, Ukraine's General Staff says
These included K-51 and RG-VO munitions, anti-riot weapons that are prohibited for use in warfare, and ammunition loaded with chemicals of "unspecified type."
South Korean court extends President Yoon’s detention, angering supporters
Israel reserves 'right to resume war if necessary' with US support: PM Netanyahu
A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar said after Israel’s cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal.
Hezbollah chief: Israel-Hamas truce proves ‘persistence of resistance'
Taiwan carries out first execution in five years
Houthi rebels target Eilat after missile fire to central Israel
IDF reports intercepting missile outside Israeli territory after warning sirens sounded in Arava Desert and southern port city of Eilat; incident came just hours after central Israel targeted by missile fire
Former pro-Russian lawmaker charged with treason resurfaces in China
Former Ukrainian pro-Russian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev published a two-hour propaganda interview on Jan. 17, marking his first public appearance after almost three years of Russia's full-scale war.
Japan gov't starts process to compensate forced sterilization victims
The Japanese government started a process Friday to compensate victims of forced sterilization surgery under a now-defunct eugenics protection law, aiming to provide remedy to those who have not joined lawsuits against the state. The move comes as a law took effect to provide damages to those affected by what…
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with NATO to date
Hundreds of Swedish troops have arrived in Latvia to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO’s eastern flank.
Ex-MP, leader of Russia-affiliated Ukrainian Orthodox Church charged with treason
Ukrainian law enforcement officers charged former lawmaker and businessman Vadym Novynskyi with high treason and incitement to religious hatred in absentia, the State Bureau of Investigation said.
Hamas has not provided Israel list of hostages for release Sunday
Israel has not yet received the list of the hostages as of Saturday evening to be released by Hamas on Sunday.
Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine's drone industry, NYT reports
U.S. intelligence officers reportedly assisted in advancing Ukraine's drone capabilities, helping to design a new generation of drones intended to revolutionize modern warfare.
Forbes: Russia promises soldiers 10-day leave for capturing Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drones it can't build - Euromaidan Press
The $20,000 heavy Ukrainian UAVs have so rattled Russian defenses that commanders offer extended leave bounties while technicians refurbish captured drones for their own use.
Russian coal exports plummet to six-year low, Moscow Times reports
Russian coal exporters have been experiencing a decline for the past three years, resulting in reduced profits and production.