• 02/25/2025

What the North Koreans took into battle against Ukraine

Washington Post Weapons and notes left on dead North Korean troops in Russia give Ukraine a glimpse into their mindset — and show how they are quickly adapting to modern war. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/19/ukraine-kursk-north-korean-soldiers/

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Netanyahu says cease-fire will not begin until Israel receives list of hostages to be freed

Fox News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security situation assessment over the delay in receiving the list of hostages who are expected to be released Sunday morning as part of a cease-fire agreement with Hamas. Netanyahu told the Israeli Defense Forces that the cease-fire would not begin until Israel has the list of…

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Live updates: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal set to begin Sunday in Gaza

Washington Post The plan is for Hamas to hand the abductees to the Red Cross, which will deliver them to Israeli officials in Gaza. The hostages will be evacuated to hospitals. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/19/israel-war-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-news-hamas/

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André Soltner, chef whose Lutèce became pacesetter, dies at 92

Washington Post His Manhattan restaurant made him one of the most acclaimed French chefs outside of France. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/01/18/andre-soltner-lutece-dead/

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What to expect as Israel-Hamas cease-fire goes into effect on Sunday

Fox News After the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas goes into effect Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. local time in Israel, which is 1:30 a.m. ET, three female hostages are the first expected to be released.  As of Saturday, at 8 p.m. ET, Israel was still waiting on the list of which hostages would…

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Israel Defense Forces will receive hostages Sunday with equipped camper trailers and comforting supplies

Fox News The Israel Defense Forces, in coordination with the Health Ministry, additional government ministries and security authorities, completed final preparations Saturday to receive the first of the hostages being released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip Sunday.  The preparations included home-like conditions inside trailers for the hostages to sleep before they head to hospitals…

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South Korean president arrested, accused of leading insurrection

Washington Post Yoon, who was impeached and suspended from office in December, is the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/18/south-korea-president-yoon-arrested/

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Russian ballistic missiles kill 3 and hit water main in Kyiv, officials say

Washington Post Ukraine said the strikes hit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia overnight. Russia called the Kyiv strikes a response to Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/18/russia-ballistic-missiles-kyiv/

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Two Iranian Supreme Court judges shot dead in rare Tehran attack

Washington Post The two judges, Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini, dealt with sensitive cases, a spokesman said. Moghiseh was known to handle death penalty cases for activists. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/18/iran-supreme-court-judges-killed/

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A Big, Bold TikTok Ban

New York Times Shutting down the popular app is audacious. It’s also a sign that officials really believe the alternative is unacceptable. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/briefing/a-big-bold-tiktok-ban.html

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