Here Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released
New York Times Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/here-are-some-prominent-palestinian-prisoners-set-to-be-released.html
Read MoreTaiwan delegation departs for U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration
Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) A delegation of cross-party lawmakers led by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) departed Taiwan Saturday for the United States ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202501180012
Read More4,000 visitors expected for festival at once-abandoned Hong Kong hakka village
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po ‘Sound-Sight-Taste Fusion’ Tour will run for two consecutive weekends. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295335/4000-visitors-expected-festival-once-abandoned-hong-kong-hakka-village?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAppeals court deals blow to Obama-era amnesty for Dreamers
Fox News A federal appeals court on Friday ruled against an Obama-era policy that provides amnesty and a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants who entered the U.S. as children. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled unanimously that a new version of the policy issued by…
Read MoreWho is Alexandre Sasha Troufanov, the Russian-Israeli to be released in phase one?
Jerusalem Post Alexandre Sasha Troufanov will return after spending two birthdays in Hamas captivity to the news his father was murdered on October 7. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838079
Read MoreGermany Could Send Troops to Future Ukraine Buffer Zone: Minister
Moscow Times Boris Pistorius also said Germany should aim to spend around 3% of GDP on defense. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/18/germany-could-send-troops-to-future-ukraine-buffer-zone-minister-a87658
Read MoreHouthi missile triggers sirens in Eilat, surrounding areas
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838093
Read MoreHong Kong’s ‘high tolerance’ of diverse views key to city’s success: minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Justice minister Paul Lam says press freedom and free flow of information are essential to city’s global financial hub status. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3295334/hong-kongs-high-tolerance-diverse-views-key-citys-success-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHamas to release three Israeli hostages on January 19 — TV
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The TV channel noted that their names will be announced in the near future https://tass.com/world/1901177
Read MoreGilboa prison guards demand terrorist who sexually assaulted them to be deported
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838091
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