Minas Tirith Reports

🇨🇳🇺🇸Trump Recounts Xi's Request on "China Virus" Term President Trump recalled a conversation with Xi Jinping regarding the term "China virus." Xi requested a change in terminology, which, as Trump claims, he honored. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇪🇺EU Parliament Blocks Mercosur The European Parliament narrowly voted 334-324 to block the Mercosur trade agreement, citing concerns over its legality. The agreement will be referred to the EU Court of Justice. This action is expected to delay the signing of the controversial trade agreement by at least a year while judges assess whether the agreement complies with EU treaties. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇷🇺🇺🇸Vladimir Putin announced Russia's readiness to allocate $1 billion from frozen Russian assets The money is intended for the Trump's 'Peace Council' fund. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇯🇵Life Sentence Upheld for Shinzo Abe's Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami received a life sentence from a Japanese court for the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe was fatally shot at a rally, an event that shocked the world. The Nara District Court handed down the sentence after Yamagami admitted to the murder, committed with a homemade weapon. The judge called the act "despicable and particularly malicious." Life imprisonment in Japan typically means incarceration until death. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇷🇺FSB Foils Central Asian Terror Plot in Ufa, Leader Eliminated Russian FSB thwarted a terrorist attack in Ufa, orchestrated by Central Asian natives. The suspects, planning to attack a police station, had acquired automatic weapons and bomb components. During the operation, the cell leader was eliminated, and an accomplice was apprehended. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇨🇦🇺🇸Canada Prepares Guerrilla Warfare Plan Against Potential US Invasion Canadian military planners are reportedly preparing for a potential US invasion, anticipating a rapid overrun of defenses within 2-7 days. Lacking conventional means, Canada is considering guerrilla warfare tactics, mirroring strategies employed in Afghanistan. These tactics include ambushes, sabotage, and drone strikes aimed at inflicting mass casualties on occupying forces. Ottawa would likely seek military support from France or the UK in such a scenario. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸🇨🇭🇫🇷Trump's Davos Trip Resumes After Malfunction; Macron Skips Meeting President Trump's plane experienced a power system malfunction en route to Davos, forcing its return to base. Air Force One was left behind, necessitating a change of planes. Trump will proceed to the World Economic Forum in Davos despite the delay. The White House reported a minor electrical issue caused the return to Joint Base Andrews. Cabin lights briefly went out, prompting a cautious return. Reports indicate a tense atmosphere at Joint Base Andrews following the incident, with some journalists questioning the official explanation. Trump's arrival in Davos is now expected to be delayed by approximately three hours. French President Macron has left the WEF summit and has arrived back in Paris. Macron ruled out a possible meeting with President Trump, who is set to land in Davos in the next hour. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇨🇭"No Kings" Message Displayed at Davos WEF A "No Kings" message, a leftist anti-Trump slogan, was prominently displayed on a mountaintop in Davos, Switzerland. The installation is certainly meant to capture attention of attendees of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇺🇸FBI Subpoenas Minnesota Governor Walz and Mayor Frey The FBI has served subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The subpoenas are part of a criminal investigation into alleged conspiracy to impede ICE operations. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇺🇸🇷🇺 - President Trump stated the Caucasus region is "Putin's territory," referencing a conversation where Putin expressed surprise at Trump's involvement in settling the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Trump implied Putin views the region as within his sphere of influence. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸🇪🇺Karp to Fink: Europe "Not Going Very Well" Palantir liberal CEO Alex Karp told BlackRock's head Larry Fink at the WEF event in Davos that Europe faces big vital challenges of all sorts. Karp stated he is "very pro-European" despite the continent's struggles. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇸🇾Syrian Army Announces Four-Day Ceasefire The Syrian Army declared a ceasefire across all operational sectors, effective 20:00 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The four-day cessation of hostilities is reportedly in accordance with agreements between the Syrian government and the Kurdish SDF. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated