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Morning Briefing: Jan. 9, 2025

Biden cancels trip to Italy over Los Angeles fires: White House

Women in Syria continue efforts to take an active role in new government

Assault on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead

Elon Musk is trying to manipulate Germany’s federal elections: Expert

Venezuelan president says FBI official among ‘mercenaries’ arrested for plotting attacks

Hamas claims responsibility for West Bank attack that killed 3 Israelis

Saudi crown prince, Ukrainian president discuss efforts to resolve Russia-Ukraine war

Israel continues to restrict aid efforts in North Gaza: UN

UPDATE - Wildfires tear through Los Angeles, killing 5, burning more than 1,000 homes, businesses

UPDATE - Israeli airstrikes kill 9 Palestinians in Gaza Strip

Lebanon reports 19 more Israeli violations despite cease-fire

3 Israeli soldiers killed, officer critically injured in northern Gaza

Germany's far-right AfD party faces protests

Lebanon's Frangieh withdraws presidential bid, backs army chief

White House denies Gaza genocide following Sudan determination

China backs Republic of Congo's role in promoting int'l cooperation with Africa for its development: Minister

UPDATE – Chad says ‘situation under control’ after exchange of gunfire around presidential palace

UPDATE - Biden administration defers terror designation decision on Syria's new rulers to Trump: Report

Houthis express willingness for comprehensive prisoner swap with Yemeni government

Türkiye calls for removal of sanctions on post-Assad Syria

Australian academic, who taught Afghans while battling cancer, dies in Kabul

Heavy gunfire reported around presidency in Chad

Biden administration defers terror designation decision on Syria's new rulers to Trump: Report

Mexican president taunts Trump: ‘Why don't we call it Mexican America?’

At least 6 dead due to stampede at Hindu temple in southern India

US envoy holds 'constructive' talks in Damascus: State Department

Anadolu to document Assad regime's atrocities, 'execution room' in Syria’s Sednaya prison

UPDATE 2 - Gulf countries condemn Israeli map claiming ‘historical territorial rights’ for Israel

Trump shares video criticizing Netanyahu's 'obsessive' push for US-Iran conflict

Sudanese army retakes Al-Hajj Abdullah town amid clashes with Rapid Support Forces

Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt his criminal hush money sentencing

Israeli army claims it retrieved body of hostage in Gaza’s Rafah city

German chancellor criticizes Trump for making threats to take over Greenland, Canada

UAE delivers 700 tons of food aid to drought-stricken Somalia

Ontario premier suggests energy deal with US to stave off Trump’s tariff, annexation threat

Azerbaijan Airlines suspends indefinitely flights between Baku, Russia’s Kazan

Russia warns against Israel's illegal activities threatening Syria's territorial integrity

UPDATE - India says it will provide ‘material support’ for rehabilitation of returning Afghan refugees

Ukraine says 13 killed due to Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia city

Wildfires tear through Los Angeles, killing 2, burning more than 1,000 homes, businesses

US 'working closely with ally, partner' Türkiye over its 'very legitimate concerns on PKK, terrorism': Blinken

French retailer Carrefour shutters Oman outlets after leaving Jordan

UN warns of 'very real threats' to Syria's sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity