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‘Meet the Principals’ program celebrates start of 2025 Catholic Schools Week

A nuclear scientist and a former basketball player are among the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn’s eight new elementary school principals.

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Cartoon Sketchbook: January 24

A collection of topical political cartoons from various artists curated by the Brooklyn Eagle editorial staff.

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✰PREMIUMSpotlight: Donald Trump v.s. the State of New York

Trump has made it clear he plans to repeal the policies of the Biden administration and assert his own vision for New York City.

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Russian “Siloviki” launch offensive against Azerbaijan – South Caucasus

South Caucasus – 1:44 PM 1/24/2025

Pentagon issues global social media pause with exceptions for border operations
US Department of Defence (DOD) has implemented a global pause on all official social media accounts, effective, with the notable exception of posts related to US…
2024 sees slight dip in global steel output, falling 0.9%
Steel production in 71 countries that report to the World Steel Association rose by 5.6 per cent year-on-year in December 2024, reaching 144.5 million tons. The…
Russia opposes freezing Ukrainian conflict, calls for final solution
The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed strong opposition to any proposal that would freeze the ongoing Ukrainian conflict, citing concerns that such an approach…
UK intelligence reports significant losses for North Korean forces near Kursk
British intelligence has revealed that by mid-January 2025, North Korean (DPRK) forces suffered substantial losses during their offensive operations against Ukrainian…
Putin: Russia ready for talks on Ukraine - but Kyiv creates obstacles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia remains open to negotiations regarding Ukraine, including with the US, but obstacles to this are being created…
Speaker: Inter-parliamentary collaboration key to Azerbaijan-Belarus relations
Chairman of the Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, welcomed Belarusian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Andrei Ravkov, as he concluded his diplomatic tenure in the country….
Russian
The topic of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane, which was en route from Baku to Grozny and crashed near the city of Aktau on December 25, 2024, due…
Italy's far-right party proposes withdrawal from WHO
Italy’s far-right League party, a key partner in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, has introduced a proposal to withdraw Italy from the World Health Organization…
Azerbaijan, Pakistan sign protocol after intergovernmental commission session
The officials from Azerbaijan and Pakistan have discussed cooperation in various sectors at the 8th session of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission….
Russian MFA believes
Russian-Armenian relations are experiencing a challenging period due to actions by the West, which is putting pressure on Yerevan and inciting it to sever ties with…
German Chancellor backs stronger EU- Türkiye ties
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has assessed the Türkiye-Germany relations and the ties between Türkiye and the EU. Scholz emphasized that it is crucial for Germany…
Georgian PM claims Ukraine conflict was preventable - “Global Forces Fuelled Conflict”
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has stated that the conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided, but was not due to the actions of several parties. In…
Official: EU teases Syria with lifting of sanctions in exchange for removal of Russian bases
The European Union has reportedly urged Syria to eliminate all foreign military presence, including Russian military bases, as part of it’s efforts to normalize…
PM: Georgia rejects sanctions as tool of blackmail
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said that Georgia will not take steps that could lead to the country’s destruction, including the imposition of sanctions….
Taliban responds to arrest warrants by slamming ICC for turning
The Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to refrain from imposing its own
Fire breaks out at Iraq’s oil refinery
On January 24, a large fire broke out at a refinery in the Rumaila oil field in southern Iraq, leaving several workers injured with various degrees of severity….
NAUSS delegation engages in military training talks with Azerbaijani officials
A high-ranking delegation from the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), led by Vice-Rector Dr. Abdulrazag Al-Morjan, visited Azerbaijan to discuss…
North Korea poised to send more troops to Russia after heavy losses
South Korea’s military announced on January 24 that it suspects North Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine,…
Fire breaks out at textile warehouse in Türkiye’s Istanbul
A fire has broken out at a facility used as a warehouse for a textile workshop in Arnavutköy district of Türkiye’s capital Istanbul. Multiple firefighters, policemen…
Azerbaijan, Türkiye explore strengthening military relations
During an official visit to Türkiye, Azerbaijani Deputy Defence Minister, Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Hikmat Mirzayev, engaged in discussions with…
Turkish FM calls for US to resolve sanctions issues, strengthen Türkiye-US ties
In a joint press conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized…
Hamas confirms second round of hostage release as part of truce deal - Four Israeli Women to Be Freed
Hamas is set to disclose the names of four Israeli hostages it plans to release tomorrow as part of a deal under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Azerbaijani presidential aide bids farewell to Turkish ambassador as he completes diplomatic tenure
Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, has met with Turkish…
Azerbaijani PM expresses gratitude to Belarusian ambassador as diplomatic mission ends
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov and Belarusian Ambassador Andrei Ravkov, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, have expressed satisfaction…
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Russian “Siloviki” launch offensive against Azerbaijan – South Caucasus – 1:44 PM 1/24/2025

South Caucasus – 1:44 PM 1/24/2025

Pentagon issues global social media pause with exceptions for border operations
US Department of Defence (DOD) has implemented a global pause on all official social media accounts, effective, with the notable exception of posts related to US…
2024 sees slight dip in global steel output, falling 0.9%
Steel production in 71 countries that report to the World Steel Association rose by 5.6 per cent year-on-year in December 2024, reaching 144.5 million tons. The…
Russia opposes freezing Ukrainian conflict, calls for final solution
The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed strong opposition to any proposal that would freeze the ongoing Ukrainian conflict, citing concerns that such an approach…
UK intelligence reports significant losses for North Korean forces near Kursk
British intelligence has revealed that by mid-January 2025, North Korean (DPRK) forces suffered substantial losses during their offensive operations against Ukrainian…
Putin: Russia ready for talks on Ukraine - but Kyiv creates obstacles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia remains open to negotiations regarding Ukraine, including with the US, but obstacles to this are being created…
Speaker: Inter-parliamentary collaboration key to Azerbaijan-Belarus relations
Chairman of the Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, welcomed Belarusian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Andrei Ravkov, as he concluded his diplomatic tenure in the country….
Russian "Siloviki" launch offensive against Azerbaijan - From “you owe us” to Karabakh
The topic of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane, which was en route from Baku to Grozny and crashed near the city of Aktau on December 25, 2024, due…
Italy's far-right party proposes withdrawal from WHO
Italy’s far-right League party, a key partner in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, has introduced a proposal to withdraw Italy from the World Health Organization…
Azerbaijan, Pakistan sign protocol after intergovernmental commission session
The officials from Azerbaijan and Pakistan have discussed cooperation in various sectors at the 8th session of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission….
Russian MFA believes "baseless" Western promises to Yerevan put strain on relations
Russian-Armenian relations are experiencing a challenging period due to actions by the West, which is putting pressure on Yerevan and inciting it to sever ties with…
German Chancellor backs stronger EU- Türkiye ties
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has assessed the Türkiye-Germany relations and the ties between Türkiye and the EU. Scholz emphasized that it is crucial for Germany…
Georgian PM claims Ukraine conflict was preventable - “Global Forces Fuelled Conflict”
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has stated that the conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided, but was not due to the actions of several parties. In…
Official: EU teases Syria with lifting of sanctions in exchange for removal of Russian bases
The European Union has reportedly urged Syria to eliminate all foreign military presence, including Russian military bases, as part of it’s efforts to normalize…
PM: Georgia rejects sanctions as tool of blackmail
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said that Georgia will not take steps that could lead to the country’s destruction, including the imposition of sanctions….
Taliban responds to arrest warrants by slamming ICC for turning "blind eye" during past 20 years
The Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to refrain from imposing its own
Fire breaks out at Iraq’s oil refinery
On January 24, a large fire broke out at a refinery in the Rumaila oil field in southern Iraq, leaving several workers injured with various degrees of severity….
NAUSS delegation engages in military training talks with Azerbaijani officials
A high-ranking delegation from the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), led by Vice-Rector Dr. Abdulrazag Al-Morjan, visited Azerbaijan to discuss…
North Korea poised to send more troops to Russia after heavy losses
South Korea’s military announced on January 24 that it suspects North Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine,…
Fire breaks out at textile warehouse in Türkiye’s Istanbul
A fire has broken out at a facility used as a warehouse for a textile workshop in Arnavutköy district of Türkiye’s capital Istanbul. Multiple firefighters, policemen…
Azerbaijan, Türkiye explore strengthening military relations
During an official visit to Türkiye, Azerbaijani Deputy Defence Minister, Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Hikmat Mirzayev, engaged in discussions with…
Turkish FM calls for US to resolve sanctions issues, strengthen Türkiye-US ties
In a joint press conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized…
Hamas confirms second round of hostage release as part of truce deal - Four Israeli Women to Be Freed
Hamas is set to disclose the names of four Israeli hostages it plans to release tomorrow as part of a deal under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Azerbaijani presidential aide bids farewell to Turkish ambassador as he completes diplomatic tenure
Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, has met with Turkish…
Azerbaijani PM expresses gratitude to Belarusian ambassador as diplomatic mission ends
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov and Belarusian Ambassador Andrei Ravkov, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, have expressed satisfaction…
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Brooklyn’s Our Wicked Lady in danger of becoming latest DIY music venue to close: ‘You’ll lose what New York is’

There’s a death knell tolling for NYC’s DIY music scene

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MTA Capital Plan could create jobs, boost economy

THE MTA’S PROPOSED 2025-2029 Capital Plan, valued at $68.4 billion, could generate $106 billion in economic activity and over 70,000 jobs.

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Brooklyn duplex brings charm with exposed beams and cozy nooks

INTERIOR DESIGNER KATE MCELHINEY showed off a 750-square-foot duplex transformed into a haven on one of Brooklyn Heights’ “fruit streets.”

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New York bill would make ‘masked harassment’ a crime

A proposal introduced in the NY Legislature on Thursday could make it a crime for people to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone.

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Blooming corpse flower unleashes foul ‘rotten flesh’ stench at Brooklyn Botanical Garden in historical first

Open your eyes and plug your nose.

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