The ceasefire in Gaza saw Hamas handing over the remains of four more hostages, bringing the total hostages freed to 33, including eight who were killed. Five Thai hostages were also released separately. Israel, in return, released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. With the ceasefire’s first phase ending soon, 59 hostages remain in captivity, 32 of whom Israel has declared dead. The war could resume if further negotiations fail.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Vladimir Putin is soon to die, as speculation about the Russian leader's health intensifies. Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron presented a unified stance, urging EU solidarity and increased military aid amidst ongoing conflicts and unreliable ceasefire agreements.
Tom Homan said he is closing in on the individual believed to be responsible for leaking the details of an upcoming ICE operation as what reportedly happened in Aurora, Colorado tipping off gang members. The leaked information reportedly allowed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to evade capture last week and about 30 people were taken into custody.
Following the collapse of the Assad regime, Israeli forces have secured Syrian territory, establishing a defensive perimeter. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the occupation is temporary, citing the need to prevent jihadist groups from threatening Israeli communities. The move has drawn international concern, with France urging Israel to respect Syria's sovereignty and withdraw.
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DOJ lawyer Indian-origin Abhishek Kambli argued that the judge's decision was not complete until it was codified in written form, the New York Times reported. The written version did not even include the specific instruction to turn planes around, he said. A third plane did not leave US soil when the order came. But Kambli argued that it contained deportees whose cases were not covered by the judge's order.
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Comedian Whitney Cummings made provocative jokes targeting the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris during CNN's New Year's Eve Live special. She criticized Joe Biden's health and the lack of voter choice within the party, while also making bold claims and questioning mainstream media coverage. Cummings received mixed reactions on social media, with strong support from MAGA followers.
During a heated argument at the Oval Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to 'curse' at US Vice President JD Vance after being questioned about his gratitude towards Donald Trump. ​One user explained that 'Suka' -- the word that Zeelenskyy apparently said -- in Russian when used as an interjection expresses extreme frustration, annoyance and anger. It translates to 'b**ch' only when used as a noun. I have a degree in Russian philology so I kind of know what I am talking... Expand