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• US warplanes target north of Yemen's capital in fresh aggression Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- American warplanes have conducted multiple airstrikes against targets north of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, after Yemen's military claimed responsibility for a retaliatory operation on the USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea.
• Yemeni forces target US aircraft carrier: Statement IRNA 19 Jan 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the northern Red Sea.
• Yemen strikes sensitive Israeli targets; hits US aircraft carrier, forcing it to flee Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have successfully targeted two sensitive and strategic Israeli targets as well as the American aircraft carrier deployed off Yemen's shores, forcing the latter to flee the region.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Special Operations Force Must Build on Gains Made DoD News 19 Jan 2025 -- The American military has an asymmetrical advantage over any possible adversary with its special operations community, and the processes are in place to keep that advantage going well into the future, said Chris Maier, the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict.
• Zelenskiy Renews Plea For Patriot Systems After Week Of Nonstop Russian Attacks RFE/RL 19 Jan 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his embattled nation had been slammed by more than 1,000 Russian projectiles over the past week, prompting him to renew his urgent plea for additional air defense weapons, particularly the U.S.-made Patriot missile system.
• High casualty rate could deplete North Korean troops in Kursk by mid-April: report Radio Free Asia 19 Jan 2025 -- North Korea could lose all of its troops deployed to help Russia in its war against Ukraine in about three months, if the high casualty rate it has been suffering persists, said a Washington-based thinktank.
• Iran's top general in Pakistan for talks on strengthening military ties IRNA 19 Jan 2025 -- The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, says military and security relations between the Islamic Republic and Pakistan are on an upward trajectory and will be further strengthened as he arrives in Islamabad for an official visit.
• Iran, Pakistan boosting all-out military cooperation: Top general Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says Iran and Pakistan are expanding military cooperation in various fields.
• IRGC Navy unveils strategic underground base IRNA 19 Jan 2025 -- The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has unveiled a strategic underground base belonging to the IRGC Navy.
• Add'l P3-B allotted for Kalayaan Island Group airport, shelter ports Philippine News Agency 19 Jan 2025 -- The Philippine government is spending an additional PHP3.03 billion this year to bolster its infrastructure buildup in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), located in the northeastern section of the disputed Spratly Islands.
• PH, US conduct 1st maritime cooperative activity for 2025 Philippine News Agency 19 Jan 2025 -- Naval and air units from the Philippines and the United States conducted this year's first maritime cooperative activity (MCA) at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Sunday.

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• Israeli minister Smotrich threatens to 'bring down' Netanyahu's coalition over Gaza ceasefire Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Hawkish Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened to bring down prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition if the besieged Gaza Strip is not occupied.
• Israeli minister Ben-Gvir quits Netanyahu's coalition over Gaza ceasefire Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Israeli minister along with his entire party have resigned from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition over the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
• PM Netanyahu Speaks with Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch Israel - Prime Minister 19 Jan 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 19 Jan 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 19 Jan 2025
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 19 Jan 2025
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari-January 19, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 19 Jan 2025
• Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold with first hostages freed VOA 19 Jan 2025 -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold Sunday, seemingly starting a six-week pause in 15 months of fighting in Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by the militants, including three young women freed in the first hours of the truce.
• Relief And Frustration As Gaza Cease-Fire Goes Into Effect RFE/RL 19 Jan 2025 -- A long-awaited cease-fire in the Gaza Strip came into effect on January 19 after an hourslong delay, underscoring the fragility of the deal between Israel and U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas.
• Jan. 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 19 Jan 2025
• Hamas awaits release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as it hands over 3 Israeli captives Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Hamas has released the list of the 90 Palestinian prisoners who are set to be released by the Israeli regime in exchange for three female captives, as part of the first phase of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between the two sides.
• First aid trucks enter Gaza after ceasefire begins Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid have entered into the Gaza Strip as the ceasefire between the Israeli regime and Palestinians begins.
• Gaza ceasefire takes effect after Israel launches deadly strikes on Gaza Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- The planned ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian Hamas resistance group and Israel has taken effect after deadly strikes by the usurping regime on the Gaza Strip.
• Israel Army Leaves City of Rafah in Gaza Strip Sputnik 19 Jan 2025 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began to withdraw troops and equipment from the center of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, media reported, citing its correspondent.
• Three Israeli Hostages Handed Over to IDF Forces in Gaza Sputnik 19 Jan 2025 -- The Red Cross has transferred three released Israeli hostages to the IDF in the Gaza Stip, the Israeli army announced in a statement.
• Three Israeli prisoners released after Gaza ceasefire deal IRNA 19 Jan 2025 -- Three female Israeli prisoners released by the Palestinian Hamas Resistance Movement have reunited with their families as part of a ceasefire deal that paused fighting in Gaza.
• Hamas says will release three Israeli female prisoners IRNA 19 Jan 2025 -- Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, has announced that the resistance group is scheduled to free three Israeli female prisoners.
• Hamas says committed to Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Hamas has pledged its commitment to the ceasefire agreement, which officially began on Sunday, to see the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners who have arbitrarily been detained in the Israeli regime's prisons.
• Hamas names 3 Israeli captives to be freed under Gaza ceasefire deal Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has released the names of three female Israeli captives set to be released under a prisoner swap agreement as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
• Hamas Gives Names of 3 Hostages to Be Released Sputnik 19 Jan 2025 -- The Palestinian Hamas movement has confirmed that it has given mediators the names of three Israeli hostages it will release on Sunday.
• Israel kills at least 10 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire takes effect IRNA 19 Jan 2025 -- The Israeli regime has killed at least 10 Palestinians and injured 25 others in the Gaza Strip, just a few hours after a ceasefire took effect there.
• Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire in Gaza as UN ramps up food deliveries UN News 19 Jan 2025 -- Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the start earlier on Sunday of the ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, as UN humanitarian convoys brought in urgently needed food aid to begin pulling the war-ravaged territory back from starvation.
• First WFP trucks cross into Gaza as ceasefire opens window of hope for hungry families WFP 19 Jan 2025 -- UN World Food Programme convoys crossed into Gaza from the north and south on Sunday as the long-awaited ceasefire came into effect. The ceasefire is allowing the agency to bring in urgently needed food aid at scale and begin pulling the war-ravaged territory back from starvation.
• The ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but immense challenges lie ahead to restore the health system WHO 19 Jan 2025
• WHO: Immense challenges lie ahead to restore Gaza health system Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed the Gaza between the Israeli regime and Palestinian resistance movements but warned that "immense challenges lie ahead to restore the health system."
• Gaza ceasefire agreement 'biggest defeat' for Israel: Gen. Qa'ani Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has lauded the ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas and Israel as the biggest defeat for the occupying regime.
• Israel failed to reach 'malicious goals' in Gaza despite genocide: Iran FM Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israel failed to achieve its 'malicious' objectives in the Gaza Strip despite waging a genocide against Palestinians over the past 15 months.
• Foreign Secretary statement on release of three hostages in Gaza UK FCDO 19 Jan 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement welcoming the release of three hostages in Gaza, including British national Emily Damari.
• PM statement on the release of three hostages in Gaza: 19 January 2025 Gov.UK 19 Jan 2025
• Spanish Government welcomes first release of hostages and entry into force of ceasefire in Gaza Spain MFA 19 Jan 2025
• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Meets with Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue PRC MofA 19 Jan 2025 -- On January 18, 2025, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue visited Palestine. President Mahmoud Abbas met with Zhai Jun at the Presidential Office in Ramallah, and the two sides had an exchange of views on China-Palestine relations, the ceasefire in Gaza, and other issues of common interest and concern.
• Abu Obaida: Al-Aqsa Storm Operation final nail in coffin of Zionist regime IRNA 19 Jan 2025 -- Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, the Ezzoddin Al-Qassam Brigades, says the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation was the final nail in the coffin of the collapsing Israeli regime.
• Qassam Brigades: Al-Aqsa Strom final nail in Israeli regime's coffin Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas has extended its gratitude towards Iran, Lebanon's Hezbollah, Yemen's Armed Forces, and the Iraqi Resistance for their support for the Gaza Strip, saying Operation al-Aqsa Strom hammered the final nail in the Israeli regime's coffin.
• Yemen to halt Red Sea operations if Gaza ceasefire implemented: Ansarullah Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has said it will stop Red Sea operations in support of the people of Palestine if the Gaza ceasefire comes into effect on Sunday.

Other Conflicts

• Foreign Minister Eide: Visiting Syria leaves a profound impression Government of Norway 19 Jan 2025 -- The Foreign Minister is in Syria today. In Damascus, he met with the leader of the transitional government, Al-Sharaa. He also met with representatives of civil society, the United Nations and Norwegian humanitarian organisations working in Syria.
• Chinese military conducts sea-air combat readiness patrols in South China Sea, 'directly targeting the Philippines' provocative moves' Global Times 19 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese military conducted joint sea-air combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea from Friday to Saturday to maintain peace and stability in the area, according to a statement by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command. The statement was issued after the Philippine Navy held live fire drills and carried out joint maritime exercises with the US in the South China Sea.
• NSC: Filipinos united in supporting gov't efforts in WPS Philippine News Agency 19 Jan 2025 -- The National Security Council (NSC) welcomed the results of a recent survey showing a vast majority of Filipinos support efforts to assert the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
• Taliban minister urges leadership to lift Afghan female education ban VOA 19 Jan 2025 -- A senior Taliban leader has publicly criticized his government's policy of prohibiting female education in Afghanistan, calling it a "personal choice" rather than an interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
• NATO, EU Bolster Kosovo Contingents Ahead Of Tense February Election RFE/RL 19 Jan 2025 -- NATO and the European Union are beefing up their resources in Kosovo amid rising tension in the Balkan nation ahead of February 9 parliamentary elections.

News Reports

• Donald Trump set to assume US presidency again VOA 19 Jan 2025 -- A hallmark of the nearly 250-year American democracy is the quadrennial peaceful transfer of presidential power, and it is set to unfold again on Monday, with Donald Trump, the 45th president until he lost his 2020 reelection bid, set to be inaugurated as the country's 47th leader after winning last November's election.
• PM statement ahead of President Trump's Inauguration: 19 January 2025 Gov.UK 19 Jan 2025
• Money laundering fears hang over Thailand's online gambling plans VOA 19 Jan 2025 -- Thailand's plans to legalize online gambling are raising fears that criminal gangs will use the industry to move and launder their illicit proceeds as they have done with gambling operators in neighboring countries.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to questions from the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin TV show, Moscow, January 19, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jan 2025
• Russia's VTB bank to upgrade Tehran office to branch Press TV 19 Jan 2025 -- Russia's second-largest lender, VTB, has announced it will upgrade its representative office in Tehran to a branch, becoming the first Russian bank to establish a branch in Iranian territory.
• What A TikTok Standoff Means For U.S.-China Competition RFE/RL 19 Jan 2025 -- TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, went offline in the United States shortly before a federal ban took effect on January 19 only for it to return around 12 hours later.
• China completes three tests of liquid oxygen-kerosene engines in one day, strongly supporting more launch missions Global Times 19 Jan 2025 -- For the first time, the Baolongyu test site of the Institute 165 of the Sixth Academy under the state-owned space giant China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), successfully completed three consecutive acceptance tests of liquid oxygen-kerosene engines in one day on Sunday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Jan 2025
• Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 19 Jan 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
• Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the Eurogroup press conference European Commission 19 Jan 2025
• What does the future hold for Africa's Generation Beta? VOA 19 Jan 2025 -- Demographers say the first members of Generation Beta are being born this month, following on the heels of Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. VOA spoke with African futurists on what they think will define the lives of the continent's Gen B'ers, from AI to better life expectancy and economic growth.