Category: Nations
Hamas to release three more captives on February 1
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Palestinian factions operating in the Gaza Strip released eight hostages – three Israelis and five Thai nationals – as part of an additional exchange round https://tass.com/world/1907025
Read MoreNorway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Over Suspected Cable Damage
Moscow Times The vessel’s owner, Norwegian shipping company Silver Sea, told reporters that it “did nothing wrong.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/31/norway-seizes-russian-crewed-ship-over-suspected-cable-damage-a87817
Read MoreGreek parliament fails to elect new president in second round of voting
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The five-year term of incumbent Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou expires on March 13 https://tass.com/world/1907023
Read MoreWhat the US Navy has learned from Red Sea conflicts – and what it means for China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Actions by and against Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been a real-world stress test for the American military, report says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3296963/what-us-navy-has-learned-red-sea-conflicts-and-what-it-means-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSenior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system
Washington Post A top Treasury career staffer is expected to depart. Surrogates of Musk’s DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/31/elon-musk-treasury-department-payment-systems/
Read MoreNorway arrests ship with Russian crew on allegations of damaging Baltic Sea cable
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The crew and the shipping company are cooperating with Norwegian authorities, the police said https://tass.com/world/1907021
Read MoreTaiwan committed to world peace: President Lai
Taipei, Jan. 31 (CNA) Taiwan will remain dedicated to preserving regional peace and stability while taking a leading role in promoting global peace, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said in a recent letter to Pope Francis, according to the Presidential Office on Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202501310009
Read MoreZelensky boldly lies about suspension of negotiations with Russia — diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Maria Zakharova, the Ukrainian president “brazenly fabricated a justification for his decision in the spring of 2022 to pull out of talks and fight until the very last Ukrainian” https://tass.com/politics/1907019
Read MoreWho is Yarden Bibas, a hostage set to be released from Gaza on Saturday?
Jerusalem Post Footage made public in April also shows that Yarden Bibas was alive when abducted, although bloodied from the terrorists’ attacks. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-840108
Read MoreMusk-led department cuts financing for inclusion programs worth $1 bln
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Following the inauguration on January 20, US President Donald Trump signed executive orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs inside federal agencies https://tass.com/world/1907013
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