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[Arnaud Bertrand @RnaudBertrand]

I don't think people are realizing what's happening with the Global Sumud Flotilla: it's potentially becoming extremely consequential.

Fact is, at this stage the flotilla is effectively escorted by multiple warships from 3 major countries: Spain, Italy and Turkyie.

The warships are all nominally there to "assist" and "rescue" the flotilla in case shit happens - that's the official story - BUT:
- They obviously have a very strong deterrence effect, so Israel will think twice before attacking
- I frankly cannot believe they wouldn't act if the flotilla gets attacked as this would be a major PR disaster for the governments in questions: your own citizens (including some MPs) getting attacked by Israel in front of your eyes in international waters (or Palestine territorial waters) and you watch it happen from your warship? Hard to see this happen, this is politically suicidal for a government.
- Logically speaking, why send actual warships if you haven't accepted the possibility there might be a confrontation? As the old military adage goes "don't draw your sword unless you're prepared to use it": if it was purely about assistance and rescue, they could have sent coastguard boats for instance. The "rescue and assist" framing is probably about plausible deniability to retain the most flexibility in the actions they can take, and in narrative management.

I'm not sure what's going to happen but as far as I can see there are 3 options:
1) Israel doesn't attack, the flotilla reaches Gaza, which means the blockade is breached and which is a major precedent
2) Israel attacks and the warships of all 3 nations let it happen, which will create a major public opinion disaster
3) Israel attacks and the warships fight them, and you effectively have war between NATO countries and Israel

I think you'll agree that whatever happens, it's consequential no matter what. What I suspect is that the governments in question are betting on Israel blinking first but that they're willing to follow through if Israel calls their bluff, they wouldn't have deployed the warships otherwise.

[Richard Ker @richardker]

I live in a developing nation called Malaysia. Some of you might not know where exactly it is. We’re a small country of 34 million, formed in 1963, not even 100 years old.

Maybe you’ve heard of the Petronas Twin Towers. If not, chances are you’ve probably never heard much about us at all.

We’re kind of the underdog of countries. Multilingual. Multi-cultural. Still figuring things out.

But today feels like a win for Malaysians.

While fuel prices are high around the world, here our price is RM1.99 per litre (about US$0.42). It even dropped by RM0.06 beginning today for eligible Malaysians.

For some, that may not sound like much but for millions of Malaysians, every cent matters. And it’s possible because the government subsidises fuel and because we produce oil ourselves.

This is managed under a program called BUDI95 as you can see from the screenshot. It’s a targeted subsidy scheme where eligible Malaysians receive a 300-litre quota of petrol per month at the subsidised price.

To access it, we use our national ID card (with a built-in electronic chip), which verifies our identity at the pump. The system is also integrated with cashless apps, making the whole process seamless.

(Our ID card can also be used to pay for parking, highway tolls, metro, trains etc).

So today, I can pull up to a station, use my ID card and refuel with a benefit that helps millions of Malaysians keep daily costs manageable.

I share this because:

(a) My audience comes from all around the world and no international media outlet will ever report this. 😂

(b) My point isn’t to brag, but to show how even small, developing nations can innovate and progress.

To my fellow Malaysians: congratulations on this historic day.

Sometimes, being the underdog means we quietly make things work. And that’s something worth celebrating.

And by the way, next year is Visit Malaysia Year 2026. If you’re curious to know more about us, just head over to YouTube.

You’ll find countless travellers who’ve discovered how special this country really is.

[Klair-O-Spinach @ClairoSpinach]

China TikTok is so messy rn Because now that the Chinese government legalize Counterfeit products of all American goods because of the tariffs their now exposing a lot of Big brands and how their stuff is manufactured and encourages you to buy them in House China for cheaper

[AA @AAMohdS]

Demi Lovato-29

[AA @AAMohdS]

If it's true, such a disappointment. - A daughter's mom POV.

[Koreaboo @Koreaboo]

Netizens Don’t Think Kim Soo Hyun Will Be Able To Recover His Image
https://t.co/DQQbdGyYOH

[txtaboutnicsap @txtaboutnicsap]

guys.. nicholas saputra is coming to malaysia 😭 hari minggu ini dia akan menjadi guest judge dari singing competition show di sana. siti nurhaliza juga akan perform di acara tersebut. i'm so ready for nicholas-siti interaction/reunion 🤭

[زاھىد ئەختەر - Zahid Akhtar @ZahidDOAM]

One of the passengers on the Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 reads the Shahadah, preparing to meet Allah as the plane is about to make an emergency landing.

In the second video, we see how Allah saved his life…

Alhamdulillah!

[Kpop Charts @kchartsmaster]

Running Man will be available to stream on Netflix on January 5.

[AA @AAMohdS]

Tolonglaaaa letak running man from ep 1

[Kpop Charts @kchartsmaster]

SBS and Netflix have signed a strategic partnership. Programs and dramas from SBS will be available on Netflix starting in 2025.

https://t.co/O8ZDWhSIVy

[Suppressed News. @SuppressedNws]

“Faces on that Day will be radiant, laughing and rejoicing.” Surah Abasa (80:38-39)

[بشرى @b_mahmuud]

He reminds me of the hadith - “when Allah loves a person he commands the angels and all of the inhabitants of earth to love him..”

How many people have a heavy heart today, though they’ve never met him.

[Gaza Notifications @gazanotice]

Breaking: Khaled Nabhan, known as “Ruh Al-Ruh” (Soul of the Soul), was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip.

[🕊🍉 @alia_nc]

@luxentX https://t.co/8VBT26uDmW

[AA @AAMohdS]

Invested...

[☁️Swiftie Sports Center @SwiftieESPN]

🚨🚨 thread of the tiktoks where this lady had a ghost (or something) mess up her desk and then she found a rolled up rug buried in her backyard?????

OP is @/KatieSantry on tiktok

[SMRT Corporation @SMRT_Singapore]

[EWL]:UPDATE Due to a power fault, there is no train svc between #BoonLay and #Queenstown. Free regular bus & bridging bus services is still available between #BoonLay and #Queenstown. If you need any special assistance, please contact our station staff for help.

[AA @AAMohdS]

@miasuraya Are you accepting the offer? Anyway, yes, I agree with your last statement

[AA @AAMohdS]

Ok, is it safer to buy Samsung than getting an iPhone now? Am I right?

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

What just happened in Lebanon is not a military act, but rather one of the most heinous forms of terrorism in our modern era. These electronic devices (pagers) used by doctors also exploded. Nearly 3,000 people injured and a number of martyrs, including children and women.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇮🇱AIRLINES TO ISRAEL: YOU BLOW UP PAGERS... WE CANCEL FLIGHTS

Following reports of Israel’s alleged mass attack on Hezbollah using exploding pagers in Lebanon to kill several and injure thousands, Air France, Lufthansa, and British Airways have canceled all flights to Israel scheduled for tomorrow.

Sources: News Cabinet