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ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREE A CEASEFIRE – Qatar, Egypt, US to help ensure full implementation of a 3-stage ceasefire deal In a joint statement issued by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, the three mediators affirmed their role as guarantors of a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal, saying they would help ensure that both parties fully implement all three stages of the ceasefire. On Wednesday evening local time, Qatar, Egypt, and the United States issued a joint statement announcing an agreement between Israel and Hamas – the Palestinian Terrorist Group for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of hostages.…

KEIR STARMER ARRIVES UKRAINE TO SIGN SECURITY PACT – Starmer aims to boost military cooperation with Ukraine  Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Ukraine to sign a security and trade pact today with Kyiv. Starmer’s visit comes two days after German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius travelled to the country, with European leaders weighing what security guarantees they can provide as part of any peace agreement that may be pushed by Trump. Starmer, who was making his first visit to Ukraine since he became prime minister last July, was due to sign a 100-year partnership with Kyiv to deepen security…

ITALY, ALBANIA, UAE SIGN SUBSEA ENERGY DEAL- Meloni says the deal will produce green power in Albania and export it to Italy Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates have signed a subsea energy deal today worth at least 1 billion euros, to build a subsea interconnection for renewable energy across the Adriatic Sea. The deal was announced by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, who expressed her strong belief in the project involving the three governments, their private sector and grid operators. The three-way partnership, which aims to produce green power…

UK ANTI-CORRUPTION MINISTER TULIP SIDDIQ RESIGNS – Transport Minister Louise Haigh resigned last year The Economic Secretary to the Treasury Tulip Siddiq has resigned after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, ousted last year as prime minister of Bangladesh. Tulip Siddiq, 42, had repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said last week he had full confidence in her.  However, the resignation of a second government minister in two months is a blow to Starmer, whose approval ratings have plunged since his Labour Party won a general election in July. Siddiq was…

AMAZON TO START DELIVERING PARCELS ON FOOT FOR NET-ZERO – The pilot program has started across Hackney, Westminster, and Islington in London Amazon is challenging traditional postal services by introducing parcel deliveries on foot. In a pilot program across Hackney, Westminster, and Islington in London, couriers will swap vehicles for handcarts to transport packages. This initiative is part of Amazon’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions from its delivery fleet, putting its staff alongside postal workers from the 509-year-old Royal Mail. Nicola Fyfe from Amazon Logistics stated that if the trial is successful, the on-foot delivery model could be expanded…

CHINESE OFFICIALS DISCUSS SELLING U.S. TIKTOK OPERATIONS TO ELON MUSK – TikTok is under pressure to comply with a U.S. law requiring its sale due to national security concerns Chinese officials have reportedly considered selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk as the app faces a potential ban in America starting January 19. TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, is under pressure to comply with a U.S. law requiring its sale due to national security concerns. Failure to comply could result in its removal from U.S. app stores. Last week, TikTok argued the ban violates its free speech rights…

ARSENAL CLOSING IN ON ZUBIMENDI SIGNING – A £51 million deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi  Arsenal are closing in on a £51 million deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi according to media reports. The 25-year-old midfielder pulled the plug on a transfer to Arsenal’s Premier League rivals Liverpool in the summer after winning the European Championship with Spain. Zubimendi replaced an injured Rodri at half-time of the 2-1 win over England in the final. A move to North London would see Zubimendi reunite with midfield partner Mikel Merino who joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad in the summer.  Gunners manager…

FLICK PROUD AS BARCA THRASH REAL 5-2 IN SPANISH SUPER CUP FINAL – 10-man Barca easily saw out the win against Real Madrid Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, scoring four goals in a dominant first half and surviving having their goalkeeper sent off to clinch a record-extending 15th trophy. French forward Kylian Mbappe put Real in front after five minutes, finishing a solo run with a shot inside the far post. However, Lamine Yamal levelled for Barcelona in the 22nd before striker Robert Lewandowski gave them the…

BERLIN CONSIDERS FULL UNIPER EXIT – The deal could see the government selling its entire holding in the $18.8 billion energy utility Berlin has sounded out potential buyers for Uniper in a deal that could see the government selling its entire holding in the $18.8 billion energy utility, three people with knowledge of the matter said. Germany’s government, which owns 99.12% of the company after nationalising it in 2022 during Europe’s energy crisis, is pursuing a partial stake sale, or re-IPO, of around 25% as a preferred option, but is also weighing exiting its holding in one go, the people…

JAPAN SAYS NORTH KOREA FIRED MISSILES OFF EAST COAST-Missiles did not enter Japan’s territory Japanese chief government spokesperson stated today that multiple short-range ballistic missiles fired by North Korea off its east coast, did not land in Japan’s territory or in its exclusive economic zone. South Korea’s military said North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast today, marking Pyongyang’s latest show of force just days ahead of the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office. The missiles reportedly traveled about 155 miles after lifting off at around 00:30 GMT from Kanggye, Jagang Province, near the country’s…