Category: Regions
A Killer Was Taken Back Into Custody. Was It Because of His Drill Rap Songs?
New York Times A man convicted of murder in London was taken back into custody after a report emerged that he was anonymously making drill rap music. The victim’s family worries his music could bring him more fame. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/europe/drill-rap-ten-jake-fahri.html
Read MoreHouthi attacks target Israel ahead of ceasefire with Hamas
Jerusalem Post The Houthis launched missiles at Israel ahead of the ceasefire, signaling a readiness for further conflict. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838116
Read MoreIslamic Jihad: Israeli captives could return in ‘in coffins’ if attacks on Gaza continue
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance groups say Israel’s intensified attacks on Gaza would result in the death of the captives before the ceasefire goes into effect Sunday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741149/Israel-continues-pounding-Gaza-hostages-could-return-home-coffins-Al-Quds-Brigades-
Read MoreHamas: ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ brought Palestinians closer to ‘end of occupation, liberation, and return’
Jerusalem Post “The sacrifices of our people in the genocidal war will not go in vain,” the statement read. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838100
Read MoreYemeni forces target Israeli war ministry with ballistic missile
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted the premises of the Israeli ministry of military affairs deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories for the second time in less than a week. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741139/Yemeni-forces-target-Israeli-war-ministry-with-ballistic-missile-for-2nd-time-in-less-than-week
Read MoreIndonesia may need US$6 billion more to expand free lunch programme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch programme is a result of a campaign promise to improve health, education, and grow the economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295340/indonesia-may-need-us6-billion-more-expand-free-lunch-programme?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIsrael failed in Gaza, Palestinians closer to liberation: Hamas
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says Israel has failed to achieve its objectives in its genocidal war in Gaza, stressing that Palestinians are closer to “liberation” after “shattering” the occupying regime’s “arrogance”. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741142/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-ceasefire-deal-Hamas-Palestinians-shattee-Israeli-regime-arrogance-liberation-end-occupation-
Read MoreTaiwan and Philippines try to figure out how to navigate the return of Donald Trump
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Manila and Taipei, facing PLA confrontations, may need to depend less on the US and appeal to Trump’s transactional nature, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295310/taiwan-and-philippines-try-figure-out-how-navigate-return-donald-trump?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHere Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released
New York Times Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/palestine-prisoners-release-israel-hamas-ceasefire.html
Read MoreHere Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released
New York Times Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/here-are-some-prominent-palestinian-prisoners-set-to-be-released.html
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