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Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

New York Times Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostage-list-cease-fire.html

Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove

New York Times Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/kurakhove-russia-ukraine-war.html

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

New York Times Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/starmer-musk-uk-child-sexual-abuse.html

Easier visas for Chinese visitors propels Thai tourism to near pre-Covid levels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting the economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293644/easier-visas-chinese-visitors-propels-thai-tourism-near-pre-covid-levels?utm_source=rss_feed

Chilling tragedy: Israel weaponizes cold as more children in Gaza freeze to death

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. As freezing cold envelopes war-ravaged Gaza, people of the besieged strip face another challenge to survive with at least eight children freezing to death in less than a week. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740415/israel-weaponizes-cold-against-palestinians-many-children-gaza-freeze-death

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

New York Times The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/nicolas-sarkozy-france-libya.html

U.S. Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Decision to Block Deal

New York Times The companies argue in a lawsuit that the process of reviewing the transaction was corrupted by politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/business/us-steel-nippon-lawsuit.html

Driven by displacement, Syria’s women defy danger to document the truth

Jerusalem Post Facing arrests, bombings, and loss, Syrian women have become vital voices for truth, paving the way for change and demanding a role in Syria’s future. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836287

Maoist roadside bomb kills 9 in India, amid ongoing insurgency and violence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Maoists in India say they are fighting for farmers and landless labourers to gain control over their land and a fair share of minerals, exploited by mining companies. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293633/maoist-roadside-bomb-kills-9-india-highlighting-ongoing-insurgency-and-violence?utm_source=rss_feed

Gaza Health Ministry warns of ‘totally catastrophic’ situation in besieged north

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Gaza’s ministry of health has warned that the health situation in northern Gaza is “totally catastrophic” as the main hospitals are out of service due to the Israeli regime’s relentless attacks. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740410/Gaza-Health-ministry-warns-of-totally-catastrophic-situation-in-north