Western Officials Concerned About Missile That Iran Used In Recent Attacks: Report

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Western intelligence and defense officials are reportedly concerned about the missile that the Islamic Republic of Iran used this week to conduct strikes in neighboring countries in the Middle East and Asia.

Iran launched attacks early this week inside Syria and Iraq, claiming that it targeted militant groups and Israel’s Mossad.

Iran then upped the stakes with their belligerent behavior when they launched attacks against militant groups inside Pakistan. Pakistan, which faces a giant adversary in India on the other side of the country, was forced to respond with its own attacks against groups inside Iran.

The attacks grabbed officials’ attention due to the range and the accuracy that Iran’s missiles had, which far surpassed the capabilities of their old Soviet-era missiles.

The New York Times reported that the West had long believed the only threat that Iran posed was its cyberattacks, which even then were limited compared to Western cyber abilities. (Read more from “Western Officials Concerned About Missile That Iran Used In Recent Attacks: Report” HERE)

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Surrender: Biden Admin Tells Netanyahu Israel Can’t Defeat Hamas

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week that Israel cannot defeat Hamas — that there is no “military solution,” and that Israel will have to accept a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu reportedly rejected the idea.

NBC News reported Wednesday that Blinken, and Biden, are therefore trying to work around Netanyahu — the democratically-elected leader of Israel — in a departure from the Biden administration’s posture as the supposed defender of democratic ideals:

Blinken told Netanyahu that ultimately there is no military solution to Hamas, according to the officials, and that the Israeli leader needs to recognize that or history will repeat itself and violence will continue. But, the officials said, Netanyahu was unmoved.

The officials said the Biden administration is trying to lay the groundwork with other Israeli and civil society leaders in anticipation of an eventual post-Netanyahu government. In an attempt to work around Netanyahu, Blinken also met individually with members of his war Cabinet and other Israeli leaders, including opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid, officials said.

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Taiwanese Voters Defy China, Elect Pro-Independence Leader for Third Term

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In a historic move that reverberates across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese voters made a resounding statement by electing Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as their next president, marking the first time a political party in Taiwan has secured a third consecutive term. The DPP, known for its commitment to political independence from China, emerged victorious despite China’s warnings of reunification through elections or military intervention.

Lai Ching-te, addressing his supporters after the win, declared, “This is a night that belongs to Taiwan. We managed to keep Taiwan on the map of the world.” He emphasized the significance of the election in showcasing the Taiwanese people’s commitment to democracy and expressed hope for China’s understanding.

China’s response was swift and assertive, with a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs insisting that Taiwan’s status as part of China remains unchanged, regardless of election outcomes. The spokesperson reaffirmed the one-China principle as a cornerstone for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, urging the international community to oppose any moves towards Taiwan independence.

The DPP secured over 40 percent of the vote, while the Kuomintang political party and the Taiwan People’s Party garnered one-third and just over a quarter of the vote, respectively. Notably, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party maintain friendlier ties with China compared to the DPP. Despite the DPP’s victory in the presidential race, the party lost control of the legislature, resulting in a fragmented political landscape with no single party holding sway over the island’s government.

Lai Ching-te characterized his win as a “victory for the community of democracies” against authoritarian regimes, particularly alluding to China. He pledged to govern in accordance with Taiwan’s democratic constitutional order while maintaining a balanced cross-strait status quo. At the same time, he emphasized the determination to safeguard Taiwan from threats and intimidation from China.

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Ukraine Rejects Ceasefire With Russia

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Ukrainian officials vowed to continue the war against Russia until Moscow returns all of the occupied territory during a so-called peace summit in Davos, Switzerland ahead of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Switzerland hosted a meeting of 81 representatives from countries and international organisations in Davos on Sunday to discuss a formula “for a lasting and just peace in Ukraine”. American officials from the Biden administration attended the meeting, including U.S. special representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker and the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien, Reuters reports.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is expected to address the globalist World Economic Forum meeting later in the week, was represented in the talks by Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. There were no officials from the Kremlin in attendance.

Following the meeting, Yermak rejected the notion of a ceasefire between his country and Russia, claiming that it would only allow for Moscow to fortify its forces for another future attack on Ukraine.

“It’s definitely not the path to peace. The Russians do not want peace. They want domination. So, the choice is simple: either we lose and vanish – or win and live on. And we are fighting,” Yermak wrote on his personal Telegram channel. (Read more from “Ukraine Rejects Ceasefire With Russia” HERE)

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China Warns Ahead of Election It Will ‘Smash Any Taiwan Independence Plots’

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The Chinese Defense Ministry on Friday sought to bully Taiwanese voters by warning it will “smash any Taiwan independence plots,” implicitly threatening the Taiwanese if they make the “wrong” choice by voting for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate William Lai Ching-te on Saturday.

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said Taiwan’s purchase of upgraded U.S. F-16 fighter jets would not “stop the trend of complete reunification of the motherland.”

“The Chinese People’s Liberation Army remains on high alert at all times and will take all necessary measures to resolutely crush any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist plots and firmly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Zhang said.

China has previously framed the Taiwanese election as a choice between “peace and prosperity” versus “war and decline.”

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday refused to answer questions about Taiwan’s elections, describing them as “China’s internal affairs.” (Read more from “China Warns Ahead of Election It Will ‘Smash Any Taiwan Independence Plots’” HERE)

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Polish MEP Cites Donald Trump as Inspiration Amidst Polish Political Crisis (VIDEO)

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Polish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Dominik Tarczynski went on Jack Posobiec’s Human Events podcast on Real America’s Voice, even as Poland is facing a political crisis, with the globalist Prime Minister Donald Tusk holding two political prisoners (two Members of Parliament [MPs]) despite previous pardons for the MPs from the nationalist Polish president Andrzej Duda. Thousands of Poles took to the streets to protest Tusk’s actions, which also reportedly include targeting right-wing media, and Tarczynski is sure that this year will see victories for freedom lovers.

Not only that, Tarczynski specifically cited an American president as his inspiration. “For [the] European Parliament, so we are in the process of campaigning, that is why I am starting putting my hat on again,” he said, fitting a “Make Europe Great Again” ballcap onto his head. “And this is not a joke,” he went on, “this is serious stuff. This man inspired us. He showed us the way, he showed us what the greatness means. It means safety, it means family, it means values, it means dignity, it means who we are, and it means freedom — freedom of media, freedom of speech, freedom of what we think, who we are, letting us be who we want to be.”

Leftists, both in America and in Europe, love to pretend they are in favor of freedom from oppression and freedom of self-expression and self-fulfillment, but the reality is that they impose political and societal tyranny. Then they try to destroy anyone who doesn’t accept their narrow and irrational opinions as unassailable dogma.

Tarczynski called out the creeping Communism in Europe, too. “Just do not oppress us, you Communists,” he said. “We are free people, this is 2024, and this year will be ours, [the] free people’s year.” Posobiec chimed in, “Amen.” (Read more from “Polish MEP Cites Donald Trump as Inspiration Amidst Polish Political Crisis (VIDEO)” HERE)

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Report Claims North Korea Holds Public Executions Over COVID Violations

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A South Korean government-linked think tank, the Korean Institution for National Unification (KINU), has accused North Korea of staging public executions of individuals accused of violating strict COVID-19 protocols. The startling revelations were made in KINU’s annual human rights white paper for 2023, published on Wednesday.

According to the report, a North Korean defector testified to witnessing public executions of those who allegedly violated quarantine measures. The executions were reportedly carried out as part of the regime’s extreme COVID-19 lockdown measures, which included a shoot-to-kill order for border crossers and strict sanitary requirements.

The report, although lacking specific details on the timing, individuals targeted, or the execution methods, marks the first documentation of executions tied to coronavirus lockdown and quarantine measures. KINU highlighted that it is often challenging to provide detailed information in North Korea reports to protect the safety of defectors and their families from potential retaliation by the regime.

While the white paper suggested a possible decline in public executions based on some testimonies, it remained inconclusive on whether such executions have genuinely become less common or if they are being carried out more discreetly.

In addition to the allegations of public executions, the KINU report documented the introduction of “special laws on antivirus measures” to North Korea’s penal code, allowing for executions of those convicted of violating these measures. The regime reportedly expanded the scope of the death penalty to include crimes related to the “access of outside information,” reinforcing its strict control over media consumption.

North Korea implemented severe coronavirus lockdown measures in early 2020, with shoot-to-kill orders for border violators, sanitary mask requirements, and restrictions on social gatherings. These measures were reportedly lifted in July 2023. The regime had initially denied any COVID-19 cases, sparking skepticism given its proximity to China and active border commerce. Kim Jong-un’s emotional apology in October 2020 fueled suspicions of the virus’s impact on North Korea’s healthcare system.

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U.S. Shoots Down 24 Houthi Drones and Missiles in Biggest Attack So Far

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U.S. destroyers shot down 24 drones and missiles fired by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, constituting the largest attack on commercial shipping in the Red Sea since tensions escalated in October, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Tuesday.

The Department of Defense is operating a panoply of naval assets in the region as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a U.S.-led coalition to defend critical waterways from repeated threats by the Houthis. Three guided-missile destroyers, the USS Mason, USS Gravely and USS Laboon, and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier engaged the mix of drones and missiles fired Tuesday, CENTCOM said in a statement.

An initial assessment showed no damage or injuries to either the U.S. warships engaged in the firefight or any of the dozens of commercial vessels in the vicinity, according to CENTCOM.

The U.S. intercepted 18 Iranian-made one-way attack drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile in a combined effort at around 9:15 p.m. local time, the statement added.

CENTCOM reiterated a Jan. 3 warning from the U.S. and partners against the Houthis launching further attacks. “The Houthis will bear the responsibility for the consequences should they continue to threaten lives, the global economy, or the free flow of commerce in the region’s critical waterways,” the statement said.

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China Dismisses Taiwanese Concern Over Spy Balloons

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China’s state-run Global Times on Thursday mocked Taiwanese and U.S. media for being concerned about “harmless weather balloons flying over the island.”

Three such balloons made an unusual transit over the middle of Taiwan Island on Monday and Tuesday, coming close to a Taiwanese airbase. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry merely stated it would “closely monitor” the balloons, and all other objects that enter Taiwanese airspace.

The Global Times accused media outlets in Taiwan and the United States of “sensationalizing” the balloons and “hyping” the threat they could pose. Nowhere in the article did anyone explain why Chinese balloons were suddenly floating over the middle of Taiwan two weeks before a crucial election.

The Chinese Communist Party paper was especially furious at the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) because it dared to mention that Taiwan might be thinking back to the Chinese spy balloon debacle over the United States in February 2023.

The WSJ further speculated that even if the balloons over Taiwan were indeed harmless meteorological devices, they could still be part of China’s efforts to intimidate the Taiwanese out of voting for candidates Beijing dislikes in their upcoming election. (Read more from “China Dismisses Taiwanese Concern Over Spy Balloons” HERE)

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South Korea Evacuates Islands After North Korea Fires More Than 200 Artillery Rounds Nearby

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North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds into the sea on Friday near a tensely defended maritime border with South Korea, a military official said, while residents of two South Korean islands were ordered to evacuate due to an unknown “situation.”

The defense ministry would not confirm if the order was prompted by the North’s artillery firing or South Korean drills in response.

However, a text message sent to residents and confirmed by an island official cited “naval fire” to be conducted by South Korean troops from 3 p.m.(0600 GMT) Friday.

An official on Yeonpyeong island, which sits just south of the disputed Northern Limit Line (NLL) sea border, said the evacuation was ordered at the request of the South Korean military.

The firing by North Korea caused no civilian or military damage in the South, South Korea’s military said in a news briefing. (Read more from “South Korea Evacuates Islands After North Korea Fires More Than 200 Artillery Rounds Nearby” HERE)

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