Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have “hell to pay” if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking at a news conference with Mr. Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to “eradicate” any attempt by Tehran to rebuild its nuclear program or ballistic missile arsenal following US and Israeli strikes earlier this year.

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence so Moscow’s negotiating stance under review

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine had tried to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region and so ​Moscow’s negotiating position would ⁠be reviewed. Mr. Lavrov said that on December 28-29, Ukraine had attacked the Russian president’s ​state residence in ⁠the Novgorod region with 91 long-range drones which were all destroyed by Russian air defences.

Fake demands under MGNREGA will not be entertained: Centre