US and Israel’s main aim is to cut support to Hamas and Hezbollah – Moussa Ibrahim reacts to escalating tensions in Syria

As jihadist groups are gaining ground in Syria in a surprise offensive, RT hears from Moussa Ibrahim, executive secretary of the African Legacy foundation, who argues West’s main aim is to ensure the Middle East region remains divided.

Watch: Pro-EU Protesters Launch Firecrackers at Police as Tbilisi Engulfed in Protests for Third Consecutive Night

The protests were triggered by the government’s decision to freeze EU membership negotiations until 2028. PM Irakli Kobakzhidze said Georgia should ultimately become a member state, but do so on fair terms. He accused the EU of using the accession talks to “blackmail” Georgia and meddle in its politics.

The unrest is supported by a coalition of opposition parties and Georgia’s pro-EU President Salome Zourabichvili, who called the current government “illegitimate.”

Washington issues a statement addressing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham advances in Syria, apparently feels the need to clarify that it “has nothing to do with this offensive” led by a “designated terrorist organization.”

The Syrian Arab Army has reportedly been amassing troops and military equipment near the city of Hama - approximately 80km south of Aleppo - in preparation for its defense, as shown in multiple videos on social media.

Overnight: Syrian Arab Army ramped up airstrikes targeting the advancing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorists

Footage from social media.

India-Bangladesh tensions grow as New Delhi protests against a prominent Hindu monk’s arrest

“Western media, western countries have been silent” on the matter - Dhiman Chowdhury, founder of the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities tells RT.

Syrian MoD says managed to secure a number of areas in the Hama province, as the jihadists push south, prevented them "from making any breach"- statement

Beirut: thousands gather at the public memorial site for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in September.

Georgia's president, who supports the protest movement, says due to the current situation, she will NOT cede power when her term expires in the coming weeks, calls herself ‘the only INDEPENDENT legitimate entity left in this country’

THROWBACK 'Weaponising The Dollar Undermines Its Own Capabilities,' Says President Putin

The Russian president explained why countries are turning away from the greenback.

A note to Donald Trump who threatened the BRICS nations with 100% tariffs on their goods if they try to introduce a reserve currency to rival the dollar.

What’s next for Syria after the jihadists capture Aleppo - we discuss with the head of foreign affairs in the Syrian social national party, Tarek Al-Ahmad.

US suspends strategic partnership with Georgia amid protests

Washington announced on Saturday the suspension of its strategic partnership with Georgia, condemning the ruling party’s recent decision to freeze EU accession talks until 2028. 

US State Department spox Matthew Miller slammed the Georgian Dream party over the move. 

“Georgian Dream’s decision to suspend EU accession is a betrayal of the Georgian constitution,”

“We condemn excessive force used against Georgians exercising their freedom to protest and have suspended our Strategic Partnership with Georgia.”

Indian Airbus320 Deals With Cyclone Fergal’s Wrath - Watch!

The aircraft experienced an uncomfortable landing attempt at Chennai airport due to crosswinds and low visibility.

Norway to open new Arctic warfare base

Oslo plans to establish a new NATO Arctic and amphibious warfare center where US, British, and Dutch marines will be trained amid heightened tensions with Russia, the Defense Ministry announced on Friday.

The new hub will be created in the municipality of Sorreisa north of Lofoten in Norway's Arctic, some several hundred kilometers, as the crow flies, from Russia's strategic port of Murmansk, which is a key military and naval base. 

https://www.rt.com/news/608499-nato-marine-center-norway/

Beijing ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with US military sales to Taiwan

China’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong condemnation of Washington following the latter’s recent approval of a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan. In a statement on Sunday, Beijing emphasized that such actions violate the one-China principle and undermine relations with the US.  

The ministry’s spokesperson stated that such sales infringe on China’s sovereignty and security interests, send dangerous signals to separatist factions in Taiwan, and threaten peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Real Estate Agent – In Trouble for Sharing Bible Verses – Won’t Back Down

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WATCH: Trump-Hating Former FBI Director Andrew McCabe Says Kash Patel Nomination Signals Trump’s Intent to “Disrupt” and “Dismantle” FBI – Good!

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/watch-trump-hating-former-fbi-director-andrew-mccabe/