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Israel making ‘no effort’ to investigate Gaza war crimes allegations: ICC

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan says Israel has not properly investigated war crimes allegations brought against the regime over its barbarism in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741092/Israel-investigate-Gaza-war-crimes-ICC

Israel’s ‘security cabinet’ approves ceasefire deal

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli regime’s “security cabinet” approves a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and the Palestinian resistance movements. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741093/Israel-approves-ceasefire-security-cabinet-Gaza-war-genocide

U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

New York Times While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/technology/tiktok-ban-bytedance.html

Israeli strikes raise anxiety on Syrian side of Golan border

Jerusalem Post An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three people, sparking tensions. Amid post-Assad reconstruction struggles, calls grow for peace, security, and improved living. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838026

Putin, Pezeshkian sign Russia-Iran strategic partnership agreement

Jerusalem Post Putin said Russia regularly informed Iran about what was going on in the Ukraine conflict and that they closely consulted on events in the Middle East and South Caucasus region. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838023

Journalist Sam Husseini says ‘in no way expected’ being hauled out of Blinken presser

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Sam Husseini, an independent journalist based in Washington, DC, says he was shocked at the treatment he received during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s farewell press conference on Thursday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741087/Journalist-Sam-Husseini-says–in-no-way-expected–being-hauled-out-of-Blinken-presser

Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau’s ‘Minister of Everything,’ Enters Race to Replace Him

New York Times Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/canada/chrystia-freeland-justin-trudeau-canada-prime-minister.html

Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters

New York Times A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/navalny-lawyers-sentenced-russia.html

Will Indonesia’s plan to restrict children’s access to social media succeed?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While many support the policy and say it should also limit screen time, others are concerned about implementation and data privacy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295254/will-indonesias-plan-restrict-childrens-access-social-media-succeed?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn reveals scam attempt asking her for ‘a donation’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paetongtarn Shinawatra also spoke at a meeting of Asean digital ministers where she called for region-wide efforts to fight online scams. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295249/thailands-pm-paetongtarn-reveals-scam-attempt-asking-her-donation?utm_source=rss_feed