Australia: RAAF Successfully Completes Debut Red Flag Nellis Exercise with F-35As

The European Commission’s Midday Press Briefing of 9 January 2026 covers key developments across foreign policy, security, trade, and digital regulation. The briefing includes announcements on the President’s agenda and upcoming visits to Syria and Lebanon, updates on the war in Ukraine and peace negotiations, and Q&A sessions on EU–US relations, Iran, and Greenland. It also addresses the Digital Services Act with questions on Grok/X and SHEIN, defence funding through SAFE loans, EU–India and Mercosur trade talks, migration solidarity for 2026, gas storage policy, and broader geopolitical challenges facing the European Union. #EUCommission #EUMiddayBriefing #UkraineWar #EUForeignPolicy #VonDerLeyen #EUSecurity #DigitalServicesAct #EUTrade #EUSAFE #EUIran #EUUSRelations #MigrationPolicy #GasStorage #Mercosur #EUIndia ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

On January 8, 2026, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance held a joint briefing at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. The briefing covered major U.S. foreign policy developments and a high-profile domestic security incident. Key topics included the aftermath of a U.S. operation in Venezuela involving President Nicolás Maduro, plans around Venezuelan oil revenues, and the strategic importance of Greenland for missile defense. Officials also addressed the Minneapolis ICE shooting, defended federal agents’ actions, outlined a new nationwide anti-fraud initiative targeting misuse of taxpayer funds, and provided updates on recent presidential vetoes and pending House spending legislation. Watch the full briefing for detailed remarks and policy signals from the White House. #WhiteHouseBriefing #JDVance #KarolineLeavitt #USForeignPolicy #Venezuela #Maduro #GreenlandSecurity #MissileDefense #ICEShooting #Minneapolis #FederalAgents #AntiFraud #USPolitics #PressBriefing #BreakingNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 6, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered an 84-minute address to House Republican lawmakers at the House GOP Member Retreat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In his remarks, Trump outlined a strategic roadmap for the 2026 midterm elections and emphasized party unity ahead of crucial battles in Congress. In the speech, Trump issued a stark warning that Democrats would pursue impeachment again if Republicans fail to retain their majority in November. He also urged GOP members to seize the healthcare debate by redirecting Affordable Care Act subsidy support into health savings accounts, while advising flexibility on the Hyde Amendment to broaden appeal. Trump highlighted legislative priorities including the SAVE Act on voter eligibility and reiterated support for “common sense” policies on border security and sports. He also touted the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro as a decisive success. Subscribe for more political analysis and updates on the 2026 midterms. #TrumpSpeech2026 #GOPRetreat #MidtermElections #HouseRepublicans #ImpeachmentWarning #HealthcareStrategy #ACASubsidies #HydeAmendment #SAVEAct #VenezuelaOperation #USPolitics #ElectionStrategy #RepublicanAgenda #WashingtonDC ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 7, 2026, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt led a major briefing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to outline pivotal domestic and foreign policy updates. The administration announced updated national dietary guidelines focusing on whole foods, higher protein, and reduced processed food in federal programs. They also confirmed the seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers and detailed strategic shifts in sanctions and oil operations following U.S. engagement in Venezuela. Additionally, Leavitt addressed the ongoing Greenland acquisition discussions, emphasizing diplomacy while not ruling out military options due to strategic concerns. Domestic priorities included rural health transformation and federal policy on transgender procedures, and Leavitt defended actions taken by an ICE officer in a Minneapolis shooting. Watch the full briefing for complete insights into how these policy areas could shape U.S. health programs and geopolitical strategy. #WhiteHouse #KarolineLeavitt #DietaryGuidelines #VenezuelaCrisis #OilSeizure #Greenland #USForeignPolicy #NationalHealth #HHS #TrumpAdministration #RuralHealth #FoodPolicy #InternationalRelations ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

Watch the European Commission’s Midday Press Briefing of 08 January 2026, covering key developments in EU foreign and trade policy. This briefing includes: • EU / US Relations — Transatlantic ties, Arctic/Greenland strategy, climate cooperation. • Syria, Jordan & Lebanon — Middle East policy Q&A. • Venezuela — Diplomatic questions and developments. • Sanctions Against Russia & Shadow Fleet — Enforcement and strategic responses. • Digital Services Act — Grok platform governance discussion. • EU Communication Channels — Presence on X and other platforms. • Trade Policy — Mercosur agreement status and EU-India meetings. Stay informed on Europe’s policy directions, diplomatic priorities, and regulatory updates straight from Brussels. #EuropeanCommission #EUPressBriefing #EUUSRelations #SyriaPolicy #RussiaSanctions #ArcticStrategy #Greenland #DigitalServicesAct #GrokAI #Mercosur #EUIndiaTrade #EUForeignAffairs #MiddleEastPolicy #EUCommunication ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a joint press conference in Cairo during Kallas’s high-level visit to Egypt. The talks underscored the strategic Egypt–EU partnership, including confirmation that Egypt expects the remaining €4 billion in EU macro-financial assistance by 2027, with the first €1 billion tranche anticipated in early 2026 following IMF reviews. Discussions focused heavily on the Gaza humanitarian crisis, ceasefire prospects, and proposed international stabilization mechanisms. The leaders also addressed regional security challenges in Sudan, the Red Sea, and Libya, alongside global issues such as Ukraine, migration pressures, and concerns over territorial integrity in the Greenland debate. #EUEgypt #KajaKallas #EgyptEU #GazaCrisis #EUAid #MiddleEast #UkraineWar #InternationalLaw #Migration #RedSeaSecurity #Libya #Sudan #GlobalDiplomacy #PressConference #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

European Union leaders convene in Amman for the first-ever EU-Jordan Summit. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, join Abdullah II for the opening plenary session. The summit marks a milestone in EU–Jordan relations, focusing on regional stability, economic cooperation, humanitarian support, and strategic partnership between the European Union and Jordan. Watch the opening remarks from the leaders as they outline priorities and shared commitments at this historic diplomatic meeting in Amman. #EUJordanSummit #EuropeanUnion #Jordan #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #AntonioCosta #KingAbdullahII #EUDiplomacy #MiddleEast #GlobalPolitics #EUForeignPolicy #Amman #StrategicPartnership #InternationalRelations #EUNews #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

The official opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. This presentation film marks the formal launch of Cyprus’s EU Council Presidency, featuring the national anthem of Cyprus and the anthem of the European Union. The ceremony includes welcome remarks by Marilena Raouna, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs, outlining Cyprus’s vision, priorities, and commitment to strengthening European unity, cooperation, and democratic values during its Presidency term. Watch the full ceremonial programme and opening statements from this landmark EU institutional event. #CyprusEUPresidency #EUCouncil2026 #Cyprus2026 #EuropeanUnion #EUPresidency #EUInstitutions #CyprusEU #EUAnthem #EuropeUnity #EUEvents #CouncilOfTheEU #EULeadership #EuropeanAffairs #EU2026 #OfficialCeremony ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU