Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Israel and…

  1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal after 11 days of conflict in Gaza. The deal includes a number of key points, including an end to hostilities, reopening of crossings, and the reconstruction of Gaza. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/a-look-at-the-key-points-of-ceasefire-deal/articleshow/117315770.cms)

    2. TikTok's Future in the US: TikTok is preparing to shut down its app in the US on Sunday, as the Biden administration has not taken any action to address the national security concerns raised by the app. The Chinese company has also been hit by EU privacy plaints. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/tiktok-preparing-to-shut-down-app-in-us-on-sunday/articleshow/117315812.cms)

    3. China's GDP Growth: China's annual GDP growth has met market and government estimates at 5%, as stimulus measures kick in. The growth rate is lower than the previous year's 6.1%, but still marks a recovery from the pandemic-induced slowdown. (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/17/china-gdp-growth-meets-market-and-government-estimates.html)

    4. Crypto Regulation: The US attorney general is being sued by a crypto developer who wants his software deemed legal. The developer argues that the government's actions against crypto are unconstitutional and harmful to the industry. (https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-dev-sues-attorney-general-crypto-software-deemed-legal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound)

    5. US Inflation Policies: Biden defended his administration's inflation policies in a final interview, blaming high prices on supply chain disruptions and the pandemic. He also criticized Republican-led states for their economic policies, saying they have "screwed up" their economies. (https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-defends-inflation-policies-says-red-states-really-screwed-up-economies-final-interview)