*) Israel kills 48 in Gaza, including 11 cousins of journalist Israel continues its lethal invasion of Gaza. At least 48 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours across Beit Lahia, Jabalia, Rafah, Nuseirat, and other residential areas. Among the victims, 14 displaced Palestinians sheltering in a former school were killed in Al-Shati camp. Local journalist Hossam Shabat said he has lost 11 family members. *) Biden pledges peaceful transition after Trump’s victory US outgoing President Joe Biden has pledged a peaceful transition on January 20 after Republican Donald Trump’s election victory. Biden urged unity, calling for Americans to “bring down the temperature” and trust in the integrity of the electoral system. In a heartfelt Rose Garden address, he defended the election's integrity, calling it “honest and transparent.” *) Russia calls for peace talks as it gains ground in Ukraine In the wake of Donald Trump’s election as US president, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu declared that the West must accept Russia’s progress in Ukraine and pursue peace talks. Shoigu accused the West of attempting to defeat Russia through Ukraine, urging negotiations as Moscow’s forces gain ground. Trump in his campaign said that he could bring peace to Ukraine within 24 hours. However, his exact strategy remains unclear. *) Erdogan criticises Türkiye’s EU delay, calls for security inclusion Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the European Political Community Summit in Budapest, has called for Türkiye’s full inclusion in EU defence efforts, stressing it as vital for European security. Criticising delays in Türkiye’s EU accession, he urged Europe for action against terrorism and condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza. Erdogan further pushed for diplomacy in the Ukraine crisis and met with key EU leaders. *) Big food companies sell less healthy products in poor countries A new report has revealed that major food and beverage companies are selling less nutritious products in low-income countries compared to wealthier nations. This trend, highlighted by the Access to Nutrition Initiative, raised concerns about rising obesity rates in developing countries. While some companies claim to be improving their offerings, the report suggests significant disparities in the quality of products sold to different markets.