• 02/01/2025

Slovakia bans entry for Georgian Legion commander, citing alleged coup plans

Pravda Ukraine Slovakia has banned entry for Mamuka Mamulashvili, commander of the Georgian Legion fighting in Ukraine, after the government linked his unit to an alleged coup attempt in the country. The Georgian Legion has denied the Slovak authorities’ accusations. Source: European Pravda, citing Dennik N, a Slovak media outlet Details: Slovak Interior Minister Matúš…

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Russian forces liberate five communities in Kharkov Region, Donbass area over week

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 4,000 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy tanks in its area of responsibility over the week https://tass.com/politics/1907031

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Kremlin spokesman gives no announcement of topics of Putin’s address

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov recalled that the Kremlin never announced the topics https://tass.com/politics/1907027

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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

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Norway 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

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Greek 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

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What 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

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Senior 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/

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Norway 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

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Taiwan 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

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