Hundreds March for ‘Intifada’ in NYC Hours After Attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas

"Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in New York City on New Year’s Day for “intifada,” blocking Sixth Avenue in Manhattan just hours after a terror attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, and an explosion in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Attendees chanted “Resistance is glorious — we will be victorious,” “We will honor all our martyrs,” and “Gaza, you make us proud.” 
“There is only one solution — Intifada revolution,” they chanted, using a common refrain at anti-Israel rallies in the US. “Intifada,” Arabic for “uprising.”
The New Orleans attack took place in the early hours of the morning, when Shamsud Din Jabbar, who had reportedly pledged loyalty to ISIS, rammed his car into a crown on Bourbon Street, killing more than a dozen people.
In Las Vegas, a Tesla cybertruck that was packed with explosives exploded outside the entrance to the Trump Hotel, killing at least one person and injuring several more. The suspect in the latter attack died in the explosion, police said." Breitbart

Putin orders development of AI in cooperation with China

"Russian leader Vladimir Putin has directed the Russian

government and Sberbank, the
country's largest bank, to enhance cooperation with China in the development of artificial intelligence. Putin's order was published on the Kremlin's website on 1 January, three weeks after the announcement that Russia would unite with BRICS partners and other nations to advance AI technology." Pravada

Ivory Coast to withdraw French troops

"Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops, marking the end of a decades-

long military presence in the country. President Alassane Ouattara confirmed that the process will begin in January 2025, with the Port Bouët military base handed over to Ivorian forces. "We have decided on a coordinated and organized withdrawal of French forces," Ouattara said. France currently has up to 600 soldiers stationed in the country. This decision aligns with similar actions by other West African nations, including Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, where anti-French sentiment has grown. France has faced military expulsions across 70% of African countries where it once maintained a presence. Recent withdrawals include Senegal and Chad, traditionally seen as strong French allies." AfricanNews

Wagons of train supplying logistics to Russian forces destroyed in Moscow region

"In the night an explosion in Russia’s Moscow region destroyed wagons of a freight train that

were used to supply logistics for the Russian forces....at 1:00, an explosion occurred at Voskresensk railway station in Moscow region, destroying wagons of a freight train. Russia used these wagons to supply logistics for its army." Ukrin

Israel kills top Hamas leader responsible for Oct 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz

"The Israel Defense Force (IDF) announced it launched a drone strike that killed a top Hamas

commander who was behind the Oct. 7 attack on the Kibbutz Nir Oz. The IDF identified Hamas commander Abd al-Hadi Sabah as the perpetrator behind the kibbutz attack, which resulted in the deaths or capture of nearly half of the community's 400 residents. Sabah was discovered hiding in a shelter in a designated humanitarian area of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza." JustNews

FAA expands ban on drones in New Jersey for reasons that remain unclear

"The mystery regarding the drones began in November, when widespread reports of heavy and unexplained drone activity began circulating online, with numerous viral videos showing drones hovering over people's homes with no apparent justification.

The mystery surrounding the apparent sudden proliferation of drone activity in New Jersey deepened Tuesday when the FAA announced that it was expanding its list of areas in New

Jersey where drone flights are banned, adding another nine towns to the restricted area. FAA began issuing a series of restrictions on drone flights in various locations in New Jersey for reasons that can best be described as vague and evasive. A total of 57 such restrictions have been issued since the start of the controversy. In the largest such restriction, the FAA announced in mid-December that it was banning drone flights for one month over two dozen New Jersey towns. The stated reason for these restrictions was that they were requested by "federal security partners" in order to protect "critical New Jersey infrastructure," but no further elaboration was given. The new restrictions cover the towns of Atlantic Highlands, Belford, Fort Hancock in Middletown, Highlands, Linden, Paulsboro, Port Reading in Woodbridge, South Kearny, and Westville." Blaze

Russian Forces Strike Key Ukrainian Military and Industrial Facilities

"Russian forces targeted several key facilities in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, including an energy infrastructure site supporting the defense industry, military airfields and a site for assembling unmanned boats." Sputnik

Four Shahed drones strike buildings in central Kyiv

"At least four Shahed drones attacked homes in central Kyiv. Russia launched 111 Shahed drones and other UAVs from Bryansk, Oryol, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Crimea." NV

Russian forces gain ground in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors

"Russian troops advanced near six Ukrainian settlements in two front sectors in Donetsk Oblast. In the Kurakhove sector, the enemy advanced in the city of Kurakhove and its southern suburbs, as well as near Neskuchne." NV

125 combat clashes, battles ongoing in most directions

 "There were 125 combat clashes on the frontline, the enemy carried out over 3000 shelling attacks on Ukraine’s Defense Forces positions; fighting continues in most directions.

In the Kupiansk sector of the front, the enemy attacked the Ukrainian positions seven times in the areas of Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Lozova, and Nova Kruhliakivka. Five engagements remain ongoing.

In the Lyman sector, the Russian troops launched 16 attacks near Novoserhiivka, Tverdokhlibove, Kopanky, Makiivka, Ivanivka, and the Serebrianskyi Forest. Two clashes near Torske and Terny are still underway.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled 14 assaults near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Predtechyne. Two engagements continue.
In the Toretsk sector, seven Russian attacks were repelled near Shcherbynivka. Three battles are currently ongoing near Toretsk and Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, throughout the day, the enemy carried out 35 assault and offensive actions. The highest activity of the Russian occupiers remains in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Novyi Trud, Solone, Kotlyne, Pishchane, Pokrovsk, Novooleksiivka, Zelene, Novoolenivka, Dachenske, and Novovasylivka. Thirteen assaults on the Ukrainian' positions are still ongoing.
Russians are also intensively attacking in the Kurakhove sector. By now, there have already been 18 clashes near Ukrainka, Petropavlivka, and Kurakhove, with four clashes ongoing. Enemy losses in this direction amounted to 86 occupiers killed and wounded; in addition, five armored fighting vehicles were destroyed, and one infantry fighting vehicle of the invaders was damaged.
In the Vremivka sector, there were 17 enemy assaults near Dachne, Kostiantynopil, Yantarne, Novosilka, Rozlyv, and Novyi Komar. Six clashes remain active.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian troops successfully repelled an enemy attack near the settlement of Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy carried out two unsuccessful assaults near the island of Zabych.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 32 enemy assaults. One battle remains active. In addition, the enemy launched one missile strike and nine air strikes, using seven missiles and eleven guided bombs, as well as carrying out 202 artillery shelling attacks." Ukrin

Former CIA Officer Warns: 1,000 Al-Qaeda Fighters In US For Next Homeland Attack

"Shawn Ryan Show, former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams warned of a potentially devastating attack planned by Al-Qaeda terrorists on American soil.

The interview offers significant insights into what may be unfolding, as Al-Qaeda sleeper cells could be activating in the wake of the New Orleans terrorist attack and a possible vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) in the rear of a rented Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump's hotel in Las Vegas just hours later.
Ryan asked Adams: "I just want to clarify. You are 100% certain that there are 1,000 plus Al-Qaeda-trained fighters within the US borders?"
Adams, currently a global threat advisor with extensive experience in Middle Eastern affairs, responded: "Well, Al-Qaeda says they trained and deployed a thousand for this attack. First off, I think there are more than a thousand Al-Qaeda members in the United States, but for the Homeland Attack, that number is based on what Al-Qaeda is saying, so they could exaggerate it; however, they did have about 1,400 in the Hamas Attack so the number is not off from what they did in the first round of attacks."
According to a federal source close to the counter-terrorism community, some of the latest intelligence briefings have indicated that pre-trained al-Qaeda terrorists have entered the US through the Biden-Harris administration's open southern border." ZeroHedge