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South Korean police launch huge predawn operation to detain impeached president

Washington Post Police are trying to enter the presidential residence to detain Yoon, who was impeached after imposing martial law but has refused to cooperate with investigations. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/14/south-korea-president-detain-insurrection-charges/

White House to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba

Washington Post Less than a week before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is lifting the state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/14/cuba-terrorism-sanctions-biden-rubio/

India steps up diplomatic relations with the Taliban as rival Pakistan loses influence in Afghanistan

Fox News India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, met acting Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai last week, making a strong leap forward in bilateral relations. While India has been gradually increasing its engagement with the Taliban, this latest meeting represents the highest-level talks since the Islamic group’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Notably, this was…

Here’s what we know about proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal so far

Washington Post After more than a year of talks, both sides say they are close to a deal that could halt Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and return Israeli hostages home. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/14/israel-gaza-ceasefire-deal-negotiations-hamas-hostages/

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Fertilizer

New York Times Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/climate/epa-pfas-forever-chemicals-sludge-fertilizer.html

North Korean soldiers in Russia resort to suicide amid capture of first POWs by Ukraine

Fox News This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region against Ukrainian forces have begun resorting to drastic measures to evade capture, including suicide, a report by Reuters…

Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza cease-fire, hostage release: officials

Fox News Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft cease-fire deal with Israel that would include the release of dozens of hostages, according to The Associated Press, which cited “officials involved in the talks.” This potential agreement is the first sign in months that the war between Israel and Hamas, which has gone one of…

NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic sea after severed cables

Washington Post The Baltic Sentry operation comes amid mounting European fears of sabotage after a string of murky disruptions to underwater cables in the sea that borders Russia. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/14/baltic-nations-patrols-cables-russia/

Malaysia is home to the world’s largest hotel, with over 7K rooms for guests

Fox News Hotels around the world hold impressive records for their height, age and impressive suites for guests. If you’re looking to stay at the world’s largest hotel, Malaysia is where you can find it. Malaysia is home to the First World Hotel, which, according to Guinness World Records, is the largest hotel of any…

Structure discovered in Jerusalem’s City of David dates back to the First Temple, study finds

Fox News An ancient structure uncovered on the eastern slope of the City of David inside Jerusalem Walls National Park is believed to have been used for ritual practices during the time of the First Temple, according to a new study. The structure contained eight rooms containing things like an altar, a standing stone, an…