Severe snowstorm leaves 11 dead in Afghanistan

"Heavy winter storms struck northern and central Afghanistan causing avalanches, building collapses, and road blockages across several provinces. At least 11 people were confirmed dead, with fatalities reported in Kandahar, Parwan, Bamyan, Maidan Wardak, Jawzjan, and Faryab." W

Two-day Russia-US-Ukraine talks end with ‘some results’

"The three-way meeting between Russia, Ukraine, and the US has concluded in Abu Dhabi after two days of talks. No immediate continuation of the trilateral contacts is expected, according to TASS. The meeting has yielded “some results,” an anonymous source told the news agency.

The Russian delegation was seen returning to their hotel after Saturday’s meeting, RIA Novosti reported, sharing footage from the scene.
However, a new round of the three-way talks could be hosted by the United Arab Emirates as soon as next week, Axios reporter Barak Ravid wrote on X, citing sources. Ukrainian officials described the two-day negotiations as “positive,” he added.
Later in the day, Barak reported that an anonymous US official told him the next round of negotiations had been scheduled for February 1.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that a follow-up meeting could happen in the UAE in the near future. The discussions were focused on “possible parameters to end the conflict,” he said in a statement, welcoming “the recognition of the need for American monitoring and oversight” to resolve the hostilities." RT

U.S. military says 2 killed in eastern Pacific boat strike, with 1 survivor

"The U.S. military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killing two people with one survivor, according to U.S. Southern Command." ZeroHedge

5.1 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 156 km north of Sangihe Besar Island, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Sulawesi
Utara, Indonesia, in the late afternoon at 6.45 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a moderate depth of 174 km (108 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

White House ‘Is Closely Monitoring’ Winter Storm

"The Trump administration “is closely monitoring” the winter storm

forecast to affect the eastern half of the United States.....During this weekend’s winter storm, ice may continue to accumulate on trees and power lines for more than 24 hours, causing widespread, lengthy power outages. About 60 million people will experience some icing conditions, with potentially 1 million without power for an extended time." 

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61 clashes on front lines

"Sixty-one combat clashes have been recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops since midnight.
Russian forces launched artillery strikes on the settlements of Kliusy, Hremiach, Khrinivka and Karpovychi in the Chernihiv region, as well as Kucherivka, Ryzhivka, Rohizne, Iskryskivshchyna, Havrylova Sloboda, Zarichne, Budky and Sosnivka in the Sumy region.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the Russians carried out one airstrike, dropping three guided bombs, and conducted 51 shelling attacks, including two using multiple launch rocket systems.

On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, four clashes took place in the areas of Starytsia, Vovchanski Khutory, and toward Kruhle and Chuhunivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses, attacking toward Pishchane.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces launched six attacks in the areas of Drobyshcheve, Zarichne, Torske, and toward Druzheliubivka. Two clashes are ongoing.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled an enemy attack near Zvanivka. The battle is still continuing.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Ukrainian units repelled an assault near Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled eight attempts by the enemy to penetrate Ukrainian lines in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Novopavlivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian invaders made 27 attempts to push back Ukrainian troops in the areas of Rodynske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Dorozhnie, Shevchenko, Hryshyne and Ivanivka. Fighting is ongoing in several locations.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Ukrainian forces stopped three enemy assault actions near Zelenyi Hai and Zlahoda.
On the Huliaipole axis, the aggressor attempted to advance 12 times in the areas of Huliaipole, Myrne, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia, Dobropillia, Zelene, Varvarivka and Zaliznychne. Airstrikes hit Zirnytsia, Liubytske, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne and Verkhniа Tersa.
On the Orikhiv axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack near Plavni." Ukrin