"President Biden was presented with options for a potential US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in the scenario that Tehran was deemed by the intelligence community as speeding toward a bomb.Per a Thursday Axios report citing several insider sources, the Biden admin discussions were based on "if the Iranians move towards a nuclear weapon before Jan. 20" and came in "a meeting several weeks ago that remained secret until now."
The internal Biden White House 'scenario planning' discussions were said to have taken place about a month ago. One source tried to caution that "there are currently no active discussions inside the White House about possible military action against Iran's nuclear facilities," Axios noted.
There is an international consensus that Iran has increased its Uranium enrichment to 60%, putting it within easy striking distance of being able to develop a bomb if it wanted to." ZeroHedge
"Renowned Ukrainian neuroscientist Ihor Zyma and his wife, biologist Olesya Sokur, werekilled when debris from a Russian drone struck their home in Kyiv’s Pechersk district during an overnight attack." NV
"The attack resulted in damage recorded in three districts, State Emergency Service (SES)reported. In Bila Tserkva district, four private residential buildings and one utility structure were damaged. A fire broke out in one of the houses, swiftly extinguished by rescuers. In Brovary district, a truck was damaged, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old driver. In Fastiv district, a 22-year-old woman was injured." NV
"On January 2, 2025, three local fishermen discovered a mysterious underwater drone off the coast of the Philippines, sparking serious concerns about national security. They found the drone, believed to be of Chinese origin, on Monday, December 30, in the waters near San Pascual, a town located in Masbate province, which lies in the central part of the Philippines.
The drone, marked with the code “HY-119,” was initially found floating in the water. The fishermen reported the finding to local authorities, who took the drone for further investigation. Experts believe that the drone serves reconnaissance and surveillance purposes, which could have serious implications for the national security of the Philippines.
The drone featured an antenna that could send or receive signals, and a camera, often referred to as an “eye” in this context. Experts believe the camera’s function is for monitoring and reconnaissance, enabling it to capture detailed underwater footage that could help gather intelligence or monitor the movements of vessels in the region." MS
"Despite nearly three years of war, Russian energy has continued to transit unimpeded through Ukrainian territory every day until now, with the taps being firmly closed on New Year’s Day.
Zero Russian gas is flowing to European customers through Ukrainian pipelines for the first time in decades today, confirmation there was to be no last-minute deal to keep the route open, sending energy prices spiking on Tuesday." Breitbart
"140 combat engagements took place at the front, 38 of which were in the Pokrovsk sector.
Kupiansk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled seven enemy attacks near Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Lozova, and Nova Kruhliakivka.In the Lyman sector, 16 enemy attacks occurred near Novoserhiivka, Tverdokhlibove, Kopanky, Makiivka, Ivanivka, Zelenyi Hai, Torske, Terny, and the Serebrianskyi Forest.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions near Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 14 engagements were recorded near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, supported by aviation, the enemy carried out seven attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka, and towards Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 38 assaults in areas near Vozdvyzhenka, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Novyi Trud, Solone, Kotlyne, Pishchane, Pokrovsk, Novoielyzavetivka, Promin, Zelene, Novoolenivka, Shevchenko, Dachenske, and Novovasylivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian forces pushed back 26 enemy attacks near Ukrainka, Petropavlivka, and Kurakhove.
In the Vremivka sector, 19 enemy offensives targeted the Ukrainian positions near Dachne, Kostiantynopil, Yantarne, Novosilka, Rozlyv, and Novyi Komar.
In the Orikhiv sector, despite heavy use of Russian bombing aviation, the Ukrainian forces repelled an attack near Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian invaders launched two unsuccessful assaults near Zabych Island.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled five Russian attacks." Ukrin
"While New Year's Day is often home to a couple of rumbles and bangs, a rattling felt
throughout central Newfoundland on Wednesday was not caused by a firework.
Earthquakes Canada says a small earthquake occurred at 2:11 p.m. NT, off the coast of the island in Notre Dame Bay, between Fortune Harbour and Moreton's Harbour.
Though people throughout central Newfoundland reported feeling the quake, it would appear there are no major impacts." CBC
"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
"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 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
"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
"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
"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 NewJersey 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 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
"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
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