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Ukraine fighting helps North Korea prepare to wage war in Asia, US warns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang’s troops are gaining experience and Russian equipment that could be used against neighbouring countries, a US envoy told the UN. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293980/ukraine-fighting-helps-north-korea-prepare-waging-war-asia-us-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza

New York Times The Israeli military will longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/israeli-soldiers-on-vacation-are-being-investigated-for-war-crimes-in-gaza.html

Jimmy Carter’s legacy endures in Indian village renamed in late US president’s honour

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The village, once home to Carter’s mother, a Peace Corps volunteer, now holds a small memorial to the late US president, reflecting the enduring impact of his 1978 visit. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293901/jimmy-carters-legacy-endures-indian-village-renamed-late-us-presidents-honour?utm_source=rss_feed

Who Is Hussain Sajwani, the Developer Behind Trump’s $20 Billion Data Center Pledge?

New York Times Hussain Sajwani, the founder and chairman of DAMAC Properties of Dubai, built the first Trump-branded golf course in the Middle East a decade ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/business/trump-damac-data-centers.html

Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says

New York Times The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-hostage-found-dead.html

Thursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires

New York Times Plus, how genetics factor into longevity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/briefing/california-wildfires-trump-panama-afghanistan.html

Blinken: Ceasefire agreement will be handed over to Trump if not completed before inauguration

Jerusalem Post Challenges remain, Blinken said, but so far, the mechanism put forth by France and the US is functioning well, as more than one-third of Israeli forces have withdrawn from Lebanon. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-836722

IDF recruits Yemeni Jews to bolster intelligence efforts against Houthis

Jerusalem Post The US has informed Israel that, by the end of US President Joe Biden’s term in office, America intends to escalate its attacks on Yemen’s Houthis, according to a KAN News report. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-836718

Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland

New York Times In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/europe/blinken-france-trump.html

Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

New York Times For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/iran-general-syria-defeat.html