Russians hit critical infrastructure in Kherson and killed civilian in Kherson Oblast on 17 January
Pravda Ukraine A civilian was killed and five others sustained injuries as a result of Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on 17 January. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration Details: The Russians hit critical and social infrastructure facilities and residential areas of the oblast’s settlements. In particular, the attacks damaged 23 houses. They also struck gas…
Read MoreHamas: Mediators worded deal so Netanyahu could appease hardliners in gov’t
Jerusalem Post “Netanyahu wanted to resume the war after the first phase,” the official said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838063
Read More‘Hong Kong to welcome 1.45 million mainland tourists over Lunar New Year’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Travel Industry Council chairman says he expects 15 per cent rise from last year’s festive period thanks to mega-events, relaxed visa rules. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295303/hong-kong-welcome-145-million-mainland-tourists-over-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGrapevine: Happy birthday, prisoner of Zion!
Jerusalem Post Movers and shakers in Israeli society. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837848
Read MoreMinister warns Trump’s tariffs threaten Malaysia’s chip sector, may stoke global inflation
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz fears Trump’s policies could particularly hit Malaysia’s growing electronic chips market. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295301/minister-warns-trumps-tariffs-threaten-malaysias-chip-sector-may-stoke-global-inflation?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRussian paratroopers capture, repair infantry fighting vehicle in Kursk area — ministry
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy is suffering serious losses of personnel and equipment in fighting in the Kursk area https://tass.com/defense/1901111
Read MoreRussia loses 1,340 soldiers over past day
Pravda Ukraine Russia has lost 1,340 Russian soldiers killed and wounded, 21 artillery systems and 13 armoured combat vehicles over the past 24 hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 18 January 2025 are estimated to…
Read MoreRussia attacks Zaporizhzhia, injuring 6 people – video
Pravda Ukraine Six people have been injured as a result of a Russian strike on an infrastructure facility in the city of Zaporizhzhia. Residential buildings, an office building and cars have been damaged. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “The enemy struck an infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia. Early reports…
Read MoreToddler, man badly hurt after fire erupts in northern Israeli town
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838061
Read MoreNvidia teams up with TSMC in silicon photonics development
Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) U.S.-based artificial intelligence chip designer Nvidia Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) have partnered with each other in silicon photonics development, according to Jensen Huang (黃仁勳), founder and CEO of the American AI giant. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501180004
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