🇸🇪 🇷🇺 The Swedish navy warned that armed personnel in military uniforms, likely composed of seasoned men from private military companies, are now securing tankers of the Russian "shadow fleet," reports "Swedish Television."

🇷🇸 🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Vučić, based on various indicators, assessed that the probability of the US attacking Iran is very high, and that it will likely happen within the next 48 hours.

🇦🇺 🇪🇸 🇷🇸 Carlos Alcaraz, probably in best match of his career, defeated Novak Djokovic with a score of 3:1 in sets and won the Australian Open.

🇮🇹 🇺🇦 Antonio Tajani says Italy backs Ukraine joining the European Union — but believes the Balkans should be admitted first.

He added that Ukraine still has significant work ahead, and enthusiasm within Europe for its rapid accession remains limited.

🇺🇸 - A TikTok user posted a video showing ICE protesters breaking into the federal building in Los Angeles.

🇹🇷 🇸🇦 🇵🇰 Turkey Declines Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact

Turkey has declined to participate in the proposed Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense agreement.

According to sources close to the Saudi military and Gulf officials, the pact will remain strictly bilateral.

Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇮🇷 🇺🇸 - IRGC drone is operating in the Gulf of Oman, tracking the USS Abraham Lincoln.

🇷🇺 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 Second round of talks in Abu Dhabi postponed

The second round of talks between representatives of Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on resolving the Ukrainian crisis has been postponed for a few days, writes the "New York Times." The paper states that the reason for the postponement of the meeting in Abu Dhabi is unknown.

The article states that the development followed discussions held Saturday in Miami between the Russian president’s special representative, Kirill Dmitriev, and the U.S. president’s special envoy, Stephen Biegun.

🇺🇸 🇻🇪 U.S. Ambassador Arrives in Caracas After Years

U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Laura Dogu has arrived in Caracas, Venezuela.

This marks the first time a U.S. Ambassador has been present in Venezuela since 2019.

Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇺🇸 - Leftist ANTIFA woman assaults citizen journalist on a bus in Philadelphia after calling him "racist".

She punched him over the head and pepper sprayed him because she didn't want her meltdown on camera.

🇺🇦 💰 🇫🇷 Epstein, Rothschild, Macron: Ukraine 'Opportunities' Emerge

New documents expose a $25 million Rothschild-Epstein deal in 2015, raising concerns about illicit activities. The agreement, signed by Ariane de Rothschild, directed funds to Epstein's Southern Trust Company for risk analysis and included strict confidentiality clauses.

Emails reveal Emmanuel Macron's early business ties with Epstein through Sultan Bin Sulayem, starting in 2016. By 2018, Macron, as President, directly sought Epstein's assistance in shaping policies for France and Europe.

Epstein also facilitated contacts between American businessmen and the Macron administration. A 2014 email exchange shows Epstein discussing Ukraine's post-Maidan government change with a Rothschild contact.

Epstein stated that the "Ukraine upheaval should provide many opportunities, many."

Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸 - Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader Bovino.

Jurors deliberated less than 4 hours before returning the favorable verdict for 37-year-old Juan Espinoza Martinez.

🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that should negotiations with the USA fail, a war will begin that will cross Iran's borders.

🇮🇱 Moody's Upgrades Israel's Credit Outlook to Stable

Moody's has revised Israel's credit outlook from negative to stable, citing reduced geopolitical risks following the ceasefire with Hamas.

The agency acknowledges the security environment remains fragile, but recognizes the Israeli economy's resilience, even in the face of conflict with Iran.

Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇺🇸 - Reportedly, part of the reason why Border Patrol chief Bovino was fired is him mocking Jews on a work group call in the first half of January.