Days after Israel became the only nation to grant the self-declared republic its first formal recognition as a sovereign state, the foreign minister of Israel traveled to Somaliland. The move was viewed as unlawful interference and a violation of Somalia’s territorial integrity.
Published On 6 Jan 2026
In response to France and the United Kingdom promising to send forces to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, the United States has supported security guarantees for the country, including leading a monitoring mechanism.
At a summit of the “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris on Tuesday, where 27 heads of state or government gathered to ratify post-war commitments for Kyiv, the pledges were made.
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In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and launched a massive invasion in 2022.
The “robust” guarantees, according to French President Emmanuel Macron, would see the US take the lead in a truce monitoring mechanism with European participation and the deployment of a multinational European force.
Following the discussions, Macron, Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, and Keir Starmer, prime minister of the United Kingdom, signed a declaration of intent that provided the framework for a deployment of this nature.
According to Macron, Paris could contribute “several thousand” troops.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as Alexus Grynkewich, Washington’s top general in Europe, took part in the summit as a sign of closer transatlantic coordination. The US envoys’ participation in the coalition’s discussions was the first time.
Trump “strongly supports security protocols,” according to Witkoff, who has initiated discussions with Russia, and that the guarantees are “important so that the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.”
According to him, “Those security protocols are intended to a) deter any attacks or any additional attacks in Ukraine.” And b) they are supposed to defend against any attacks and will do both.
Kushner referred to the Parisian meeting as “a very, very, big milestone.”
He claimed that Ukrainians must know that if they were to reach a final agreement, they would be secure, they would have a strong deterrent, and there would be real backstops to prevent this from occurring again.
The allies will take part in a proposed US-led ceasefire monitoring and verification process, which the coalition stated in a statement.
Additionally, the coalition agreed to fund the establishment of a US-Ukraine-Coalition coordination unit in Paris, as well as continuing to provide equipment and training to Kyiv’s front-line forces and provide logistical support for any upcoming Russian attacks.
The statement also mentions strengthening Ukraine’s war-battered army, including by replenishing its weapons stocks, in order to serve as the nation’s first line deterrent in the event of a new round of fighting.
The allies emphasized that “binding commitments” regarding their support for Ukraine must still be finalized.
Details of a US role were limped out of an earlier draft, particularly the language that outlined the use of US capabilities to support a multinational force in Ukraine. The statement was not specifically endorsed by the US.
However, European officials praised the US envoys’ strong words as proof that Washington supported the security framework.
Russia has not commented on the Paris meeting and has not indicated whether it will accept a Ukrainian settlement supported by foreign troops, a requirement it has previously rejected.
Despite growing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, Moscow has not reaffirmed its willingness to compromise despite occupying roughly a fifth of Ukrainian territory.
Starmer noted that Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, but that “the hardest yards are still ahead” despite claiming that the meeting had made “excellent progress”. He claimed that Russia’s compromises would be the only way to bring about peace.
In order to support Ukraine’s defensive needs, Starmer claimed that the UK and France “will establish military hubs across Ukraine and construct protected facilities for weapons and military equipment.”
Zelenskyy applauded the Ukraine-proposed security guarantees.
The coalition’s existence of today’s substantive documents is important. These are more than just words. He added that there is “a joint declaration from all the coalition countries and a trilateral declaration from France, Britain, and Ukraine.”
He claimed that the discussions had “determined” which nations would take the lead in ensuring security and reconstruction, as well as which forces were required and how they would be managed. According to him, the territorial question, which Russia demands Ukraine give up its eastern Donbass region, is the most important issue that needs to be resolved.
Zelenskyy , a member of the group that met with Zelenskyy , wrote on Telegram that the agreements “show how seriously Europe and the entire coalition of the willing are ready to work for real security.”
He added that how the monitoring would operate and how the funding for the Ukrainian army would be determined.
He continued, saying that the US is “ready to be a backstop in all areas,” citing “security guarantees, monitoring a ceasefire, and rebuilding,” and that the Ukrainian delegation would continue its discussions on important issues on Wednesday.
Germany’s decision to be more cautious was welcomed.
German forces would be stationed in a neighboring nation, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said a ceasefire could be monitored by German forces. He continued, “We will definitely have to make compromises,” adding that “we won’t find textbook diplomatic solutions.”
Croatia and the Czech Republic both declared they would not deploy troops, while Belgium said it would support the effort via its air force and navy.
Macron, Starmer, the Polish prime minister Donald Tusk, and Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, all made the remarks at the meeting, citing the renewed stance of Europe and the US toward helping Ukraine.
Despite saying that leading the club was beyond his “wildest dreams,” interim Manchester United boss Darren Fletcher has said he has not thought about replacing Ruben Amorim.
After a turbulent 14 months at Old Trafford, the Portuguese manager was fired on Monday, replacing former United midfielder Fletcher.
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On the day before his team’s game against Burnley, the under-18s coach made his first appearance in front of the crowd.
Fletcher, who has played for the Red Devils in a variety of different capacities since 2020, including as technical director, called it “surreal.”
He declared, “It’s an incredible honor to be able to lead the Manchester United team.” Even considering the possibility of playing for the club and similar things, I don’t even believe it was in my wildest dreams.
However, it’s an incredible honor and one I’m very proud to take the team to the end.
“It [hasn’t] happened in the circumstances that I anticipated, so it’s obviously something that doesn’t sit well with me,” the team’s coach said tomorrow, “and I have to think of the great honour and pride in doing that.”
The former Scotland international is anticipated to remain in until a caretaker manager is chosen, with United planning to name Amorim’s permanent replacement at the end of the season.
The club had preliminary discussions about the position of caretaker with Fletcher, Michael Carrick, and former United players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, all of whom were former players.
Fletcher, 41, claimed at his pre-game press conference that the hierarchy at United had gotten “focused on” Wednesday’s game and that they would speak again afterward.
Fletcher was questioned about his desire to work for the manager full-time.
He said, “Honestly, I didn’t give it any thought.” “I’m concentrating on Burnley,” I said. Discussion should be had after the game, in my opinion.
“It has happened so quickly and with such great speed that all of my efforts, efforts, and thoughts have been directed to Burnley.”
Fletcher won five Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson’s direction, but the club hasn’t won an English title since 2013.
Everyone is hoping Manchester United will be successful, according to a sarcastic Fletcher, who praised the standard and said, “Everyone wants to be on top and winning.”
He was asked what the future of his United team would look like.
In terms of what I know about Manchester United, he said, “Hopefully, it looks like a Manchester United team that represents a bit of me,” he said.
So I hope it resembles a Manchester United team that fans will proudly support, that I will support, and that they will because I believe in the players.
“I believe that those who play in that team have good players, good players, and players who care, and I believe we have a lot of quality in them, and I hope to give them a platform to express themselves.”
Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount were both injured and away from international competitions, according to Fletcher.
When asked whether Jack and Tyler, his twin sons, would make their full debut against Burnley, he joked that he would not divulgate sensitive information.
Trump stressed the importance of maintaining control of the chamber, where his party has a razor-thin majority, when he spoke to lawmakers at a Republican retreat on Wednesday.
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The US president said, “You have to win the midterms because, if we don’t win the midterms, they’ll just find a reason to impeach me.” “I’ll be impeached,” I say.
For “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors,” the House has the authority to remove the president and other officials. The Senate, which has the power to acquit and remove an impeached president with a two-thirds vote, would then hear his case.
In November, there will be competition for all 435 House seats, as well as for 33 Senate seats.
In the states’ districts, house members are elected based on population growth. In state-wide elections, senators are chosen.
Trump has been pushing for new congressional district maps in Republican-controlled states to favor the right-wing party, according to critics who call it gerrymandering.
In order to support Republican candidates, redistricting was passed in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina. Democrats in California have responded by voting initiative-style gerrymandering.
According to various polls, Trump has an approval rating of between 42 and 45 percent for the midterm elections.
Democrats may capitalize on their dissatisfaction with the abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to regain control of Congress as the economy begins to show signs of stagnation and the recent US military action that has proven unpopular.
Trump’s performance on Tuesday remained positive despite his own optimism. With the epic midterm victory that we’re going to pull off, he declared, “We’re going to make history and break records.”
He continued to wonder why Republicans lack more support.
Because we have the right policy, Trump said, “I wish you could explain what the hell is happening with the public.” “They have terrible policies,” the Democrats say. They do adhere to one another. They are brutal. They are cruel.
Some Democrats have called for Trump’s impeachment over the past year, citing instances like the military strikes against Iran that were deemed by Congress unconstitutional. No impeachment proposals have been made because the left-wing party is in the minority.
During his first term, Trump faced two charges of impeachment. The first instance occurred in 2019, when he was charged with power abuse because he allegedly persuaded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to launch an investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of former US President Joe Biden.
Following Trump’s supporters’ attack of the US Capitol on January 6 of that year, the second impeachment occurred in 2021. After making false accusations about the legitimacy of the upcoming presidential election, which he lost, Trump was charged with inciting an uprising.
Trump was found guilty twice by the Senate. After he left office, 57 senators found him guilty in the 2021 trial, but the outcome lacked the 67 votes needed to be found guilty.
Trump would not have been able to run for president again in 2024 if he had been found guilty.
The Senate has never rescinded a US president’s post. Before a vote on his impeachment, Richard Nixon left the White House in 1974 because of the Watergate scandal.
As students sat in classrooms and roamed the campus, Israel’s army opened fire on a well-known university in the occupied West Bank, leaving scores of people injured.
As frantic students and staff watched in shock on Tuesday, Israeli soldiers smashed open the university’s gates.
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The Palestine Red Crescent Society claims that three of the injured were shot in the legs. Three people were struck by flying shrapnel, and five others were inhaled with tear gas.
According to the official Wafa news agency, Birzeit University said the attack “constitutes a flagrant and deliberate violation of the sanctity of universities and educational institutions.”
The campus’s “storming in broad daylight and turning it into a military zone” is the result of a “synthetic policy” intended to intimidate students, undermine their right to education, and target Palestinian consciousness.
11 people were being treated at the Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
The Israeli raid came after a student event held in solidarity with thousands of imprisoned Palestinians in Israeli custody, and it also coincided with a screening of the movie “Hind Rajab,” a girl who was shot dead by soldiers in Gaza at the age of six.
Shortly before the screening, Israeli forces stormed the campus. The Israeli army claimed that it attacked a university “gathering in support of terrorism.”
According to a report from Birzeit University, Nida Ibrahim of Al Jazeera reported that 11 people had been taken to hospitals as a result of the attack.
It was unheard of. People claim to have never witnessed anything comparable. We’re discussing an Israeli raid that occurred inside the university where students are enrolling for the first time, and Ibrahim said that the Israeli forces started firing live ammunition rather than tear gas.
They rely on education to have jobs, live a life, and support their families because they are under occupation and have so many choices. However, many students are now concerned about this. Israeli assaults are not tolerated anywhere.
The violent assault was condemned by Palestine’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, who claimed that the attack violated all international standards and conventions governing educational facilities.
The ministry called on the International Association of Universities, the Association of Arab Universities, and international human rights organizations to condemn the Israeli shooting and claim that it would not “break the will of Palestinian students or staff.”
Israel’s final step toward building a contentious settlement project close to East Jerusalem, which would effectively divide the occupied West Bank into two, was completed on Tuesday, according to a government tender.
The E1 project’s construction can begin with a tender seeking developer bids. The tender was first reported by Peace Now, an anti-settlement monitoring organization. Initial work could start in the month, according to Yanji Mizrahi, the group’s settlement watch division.
E1, an open parcel of land east of Jerusalem, has been subject to ongoing planning for more than 20 years, but US pressure from previous administrations led to its freezing.
The West Bank’s construction of Israeli settlements is viewed by the international community as being against international law and a barrier to peace.
Because it extends far beyond Jerusalem and into the occupied West Bank, the E1 project is particularly contentious. It would, according to critics, prevent the territory from becoming a single Palestinian state.
Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right politician who controls settlement policy in Israel, has long advocated for the implementation of the plan.
When Israel gave final approval to the plan in August, Smotrich claimed that “the Palestinian state is being erased from the table not with slogans but with actions.” Every settlement, every neighborhood, and every housing unit are just another example of how dangerous this idea is.
Published On 6 Jan 2026
Oliver Glasner, the manager of Crystal Palace, responded to questions on Tuesday about the managerial position at Manchester United by cryptically saying he is “not allowed to bet”.
Ruben Amorim, who spent 14 months at Old Trafford, was fired on Monday, and the Austrian is one of the bookies’ favorites to replace him.
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Glasner, 51, has impressed since joining Palace in 2024, helping them win their first major trophy last year by winning the Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup).
The Palace manager, who is out of contract at the end of the season, stated last month that Selhurst Park was in the process of pursuing a potential new deal.
When asked about the United job, he was evasive on the eve of his team’s home game against high-flying Aston Villa.
He said, “I’m not allowed to bet.” One clause in my contract states, “I’m not allowed to bet,” I don’t examine it.
Glasner was questioned about whether backing him as United’s next manager would be wise.
He smiled and said, “I can’t give insider information either,” not to mention that I would be violating my contract.
“I manage Crystal Palace,” I said. I don’t talk about any other clubs because it just makes no sense and you don’t want to spend any more time asking me questions.
According to Glasner, managers’ contracts were only ever lengthened.
“You can win trophies, but you’re not the manager there anymore, so I don’t think that’s any significance to the future,” he said.
You could ask me every day, “What’s the future?,” even if I sign a new contract.
Ruben Amorim, the manager, stated that he no longer holds the position of manager after 18 months in his press conference.