Russia’s Ministry of Defense has announced that the nuclear-capable “Oreshnik” hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has officially entered active service with the Strategic Rocket Forces in eastern Belarus.

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to produce and deliver 25 F-15 fighter jets to Israel.

U.S. Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: The United States is deeply concerned by statements from Sudanese Armed Forces leaders advocating military solutions and setting preconditions for any truce. With tens of millions of Sudanese affected, the military should focus on pursuing peace rather than prolonging conflict. A lasting and stable resolution requires negotiated agreements that immediately end the violence, ensure sustained humanitarian access, and establish a path toward a permanent ceasefire and civilian dialogue.

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced that, under the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, forces from Joint Task Force-Southern Spear (JTF-SS) carried out a strike on December 29 against a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence indicated the vessel was traveling along a known trafficking route and carrying illicit narcotics. Two suspected narco-terrorists, believed to be members of a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO), were killed in the operation.

Axios: “Trump is extremely frustrated with Israel” Trump:

The SBA has halted annual funding to Minnesota while it investigates an estimated $430 million in suspected Paycheck Protection Program fraud across the state.

President Trump said that Hamas had pledged and sworn to disarm, adding that if the group fails to do so, those same countries would move to eliminate Hamas.

🚨 MUST WATCH U.S. Mission to the UN: “Israel has the same right as any other sovereign nation to conduct diplomatic relations. Earlier this year, several countries — including members of this Council — unilaterally chose to recognize a Palestinian state that does not exist. Yet no emergency session was convened to express outrage over that decision. This Council’s ongoing double standards and misplaced focus only distract from its core responsibility: maintaining international peace and security.”

The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing mounting crises, with its economy in steep decline, a severe nationwide drought, and growing protests and unrest across the country. Compounding the pressure, President Trump has now given Israel the green light to strike Iran’s missile facilities.

Reporter: China is conducting naval exercises aimed at encircling Taiwan. Trump: I have a great relationship with President Xi, and I don’t believe he’s going to do that. Reporter: Does that concern you? Trump: No. Nothing worries me.