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Around the World
Fire at Tower of Vondelkerk Church in Amsterdam
Firefighters and police rushed to a major blaze at one of Amsterdam’s most famous churches, the Vondelkerk (Vondel Church), less than an hour after the New Year began in the Netherlands. It came in a night when two people died, and numerous others were injured in firework accidents, officials said.
At Least Five Killed as Iran Protests Enter Fifth Day Amid Deepening Economic Crisis
Violence between protesters and security forces intensified across Iran on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead as nationwide demonstrations entered a fifth consecutive day, according to Iranian state-linked media and human rights groups.
Eight Killed In U.S. Military Counter-narcotics Strikes
The U.S. military conducted five more strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean in the last days of 2025.
Dozens Killed, About 115 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Bar Blaze
Swiss police say “several dozen” people were killed and about 115 injured, many critically, after a devastating fire tore through a crowded bar in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations. Authorities have ruled out terrorism.
World Leaders Strike Mixed Tones of War, Grief, and Hope in New Year Addresses
World leaders rang in the New Year with sharply contrasting messages, as speeches reflected a world divided by war, shaken by tragedy, while still searching for hope and unity.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Gives Israel Green Light to Act Against Hezbollah if Disarmament Fails
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approval to take action against Hezbollah if the Lebanese state fails to disarm the Iran-backed terror group, according to a Jerusalem Post exclusive citing a source familiar with the talks.
Inside the United States
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York City’s Mayor
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani took the reins of the nation’s most populous city in a midnight ceremony Thursday.
Fire at Tower of Vondelkerk Church in Amsterdam
Firefighters and police rushed to a major blaze at one of Amsterdam’s most famous churches, the Vondelkerk (Vondel Church), less than an hour after the New Year began in the Netherlands. It came in a night when two people died, and numerous others were injured in firework accidents, officials said.
At Least Five Killed as Iran Protests Enter Fifth Day Amid Deepening Economic Crisis
Violence between protesters and security forces intensified across Iran on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead as nationwide demonstrations entered a fifth consecutive day, according to Iranian state-linked media and human rights groups.
Eight Killed In U.S. Military Counter-narcotics Strikes
The U.S. military conducted five more strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean in the last days of 2025.
Dozens Killed, About 115 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Bar Blaze
Swiss police say “several dozen” people were killed and about 115 injured, many critically, after a devastating fire tore through a crowded bar in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations. Authorities have ruled out terrorism.
World Leaders Strike Mixed Tones of War, Grief, and Hope in New Year Addresses
World leaders rang in the New Year with sharply contrasting messages, as speeches reflected a world divided by war, shaken by tragedy, while still searching for hope and unity.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Gives Israel Green Light to Act Against Hezbollah if Disarmament Fails
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approval to take action against Hezbollah if the Lebanese state fails to disarm the Iran-backed terror group, according to a Jerusalem Post exclusive citing a source familiar with the talks.
Inside the United States
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York City’s Mayor
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani took the reins of the nation’s most populous city in a midnight ceremony Thursday.
Around the World
Iran Protests Enter Fourth Day as Crowds Chant ‘Death to the Dictator’
Iran was gripped by a fourth consecutive day of nationwide unrest on Wednesday as protesters clashed with security forces, torched buildings, and openly chanted "Death to the Dictator," signaling an escalation from economic anger to direct defiance of the Islamic Republic.
Putin Claims Victory as Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missiles Near NATO Borders
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia “believes in victory” in Ukraine during a New Year’s Eve address, calling on Russians to support troops nearly four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion.
Europe Holds Emergency Talks After Putin Signals Harder Line On Ukraine Peace Efforts
European leaders held an emergency call Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would “revise” Russia’s negotiating position on ending the war in Ukraine following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on his residence in Russia’s Novgorod region.
Volendam Marks 25 Years Since Deadliest Café Fire In Dutch History
The historic Dutch fishing town of Volendam is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the nation’s deadliest café fire, a tragedy that killed 14 young people and injured more than 200 others, many with severe burns.
Catholic Among Journalists Jailed Across Russia And Former Soviet Union
Journalists imprisoned across Russia, and other former Soviet states may have been encouraged by the faith of a Catholic reporter in Belarus who has appealed to the Vatican for help while marking years behind bars.
Concerns Mount as Russian Journalist Marks Second Anniversary in Detention
Concerns are mounting over the fate of a young journalist with the U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as she marks a second year in Russian detention, preparing to spend another New Year behind bars.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Immigration From U.S. and Europe to Israel Surges in 2025 Despite Overall Decline in Arrivals
Israel absorbed approximately 21,900 new immigrants in 2025, marking a sharp decline of about one-third from the previous year, according to data released Monday by the Immigration and Absorption Ministry. The drop was driven largely by a steep fall in arrivals from Russia, following the surge that accompanied Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Inside the United States
Trump Pulls National Guard From Democrat-Run Cities After Court Defeats, Warns Troops Could Return
President Donald Trump announced Dec. 31 that he will withdraw federally controlled National Guard troops from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, ending months of contentious deployments tied to civil unrest and immigration enforcement.
Iran Protests Enter Fourth Day as Crowds Chant ‘Death to the Dictator’
Iran was gripped by a fourth consecutive day of nationwide unrest on Wednesday as protesters clashed with security forces, torched buildings, and openly chanted "Death to the Dictator," signaling an escalation from economic anger to direct defiance of the Islamic Republic.
Putin Claims Victory as Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missiles Near NATO Borders
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia “believes in victory” in Ukraine during a New Year’s Eve address, calling on Russians to support troops nearly four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion.
Europe Holds Emergency Talks After Putin Signals Harder Line On Ukraine Peace Efforts
European leaders held an emergency call Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would “revise” Russia’s negotiating position on ending the war in Ukraine following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on his residence in Russia’s Novgorod region.
Volendam Marks 25 Years Since Deadliest Café Fire In Dutch History
The historic Dutch fishing town of Volendam is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the nation’s deadliest café fire, a tragedy that killed 14 young people and injured more than 200 others, many with severe burns.
Catholic Among Journalists Jailed Across Russia And Former Soviet Union
Journalists imprisoned across Russia, and other former Soviet states may have been encouraged by the faith of a Catholic reporter in Belarus who has appealed to the Vatican for help while marking years behind bars.
Concerns Mount as Russian Journalist Marks Second Anniversary in Detention
Concerns are mounting over the fate of a young journalist with the U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as she marks a second year in Russian detention, preparing to spend another New Year behind bars.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Immigration From U.S. and Europe to Israel Surges in 2025 Despite Overall Decline in Arrivals
Israel absorbed approximately 21,900 new immigrants in 2025, marking a sharp decline of about one-third from the previous year, according to data released Monday by the Immigration and Absorption Ministry. The drop was driven largely by a steep fall in arrivals from Russia, following the surge that accompanied Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Inside the United States
Trump Pulls National Guard From Democrat-Run Cities After Court Defeats, Warns Troops Could Return
President Donald Trump announced Dec. 31 that he will withdraw federally controlled National Guard troops from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, ending months of contentious deployments tied to civil unrest and immigration enforcement.
Around the World
Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Port Sparks Rift With UAE
Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on the southern Yemeni port city of Mukalla on Dec. 30, saying the operation targeted weapons and military vehicles allegedly shipped from the United Arab Emirates to support separatist forces. Riyadh warned that its national security was a "red line" and demanded Emirati forces leave Yemen within 24 hours.
New Details Emerge On Venezuelan Strike
New details are emerging surrounding the U.S. strike on a suspected drug loading site in Venezuela, with multiple reports claiming a CIA drone carried it out.
China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in Largest Drills to Date; Trump Downplays Risk
China fired rockets and conducted its largest live-fire military drills to date around Taiwan, sharply escalating tensions as Beijing demonstrated its ability to encircle the island, according to Chinese and regional defense officials.
Denmark Ends Letter Delivery After 400 Years as Digital Era Takes Over
Denmark’s state-owned postal operator PostNord will deliver its final paper letters on December 30, ending more than 400 years of traditional mail delivery in Denmark, the company said, citing a steep collapse in letter volumes driven by digitalization.
Turkish Police Detain 357 In Nationwide Raids Against Islamic State
Turkish police detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation targeting the Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday, a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gun battle in northwest Turkey.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enforces New NGO Registration Rules, Bars 37 Groups From Gaza and West Bank
Israel said Tuesday it has begun enforcing new registration regulations for international nongovernmental organizations, moving to bar 37 groups from operating in Gaza and the West Bank after they failed to comply with requirements introduced earlier this year.
Israel, U.S. Give Hamas Two-Month Deadline to Disarm
Israel and the United States have agreed to give Hamas a two-month window to disarm, according to a report by Israel Hayom, following an overnight meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Inside the United States
Federal Crackdown Targets Massive Fraud Networks in Minnesota
Federal authorities are launching what the Department of Homeland Security described as a “massive operation” in Minnesota aimed at identifying, arresting, and removing criminals accused of defrauding American taxpayers.
AG Vows Continued Probe Into Alleged ‘Government Weaponization’ Under Obama, Biden
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Department of Justice will continue investigating what she described as widespread "government weaponization" by officials who served under the Obama and Biden administrations, even after courts dismissed charges against several high-profile figures.
Christian News
Pakistani Christian Girl, 14, Abducted and Raped, Family Says
A 14-year-old Christian girl is recovering after being abducted and raped in Pakistan’s Punjab province, according to family members and police.
Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Port Sparks Rift With UAE
Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on the southern Yemeni port city of Mukalla on Dec. 30, saying the operation targeted weapons and military vehicles allegedly shipped from the United Arab Emirates to support separatist forces. Riyadh warned that its national security was a "red line" and demanded Emirati forces leave Yemen within 24 hours.
New Details Emerge On Venezuelan Strike
New details are emerging surrounding the U.S. strike on a suspected drug loading site in Venezuela, with multiple reports claiming a CIA drone carried it out.
China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in Largest Drills to Date; Trump Downplays Risk
China fired rockets and conducted its largest live-fire military drills to date around Taiwan, sharply escalating tensions as Beijing demonstrated its ability to encircle the island, according to Chinese and regional defense officials.
Denmark Ends Letter Delivery After 400 Years as Digital Era Takes Over
Denmark’s state-owned postal operator PostNord will deliver its final paper letters on December 30, ending more than 400 years of traditional mail delivery in Denmark, the company said, citing a steep collapse in letter volumes driven by digitalization.
Turkish Police Detain 357 In Nationwide Raids Against Islamic State
Turkish police detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation targeting the Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday, a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gun battle in northwest Turkey.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enforces New NGO Registration Rules, Bars 37 Groups From Gaza and West Bank
Israel said Tuesday it has begun enforcing new registration regulations for international nongovernmental organizations, moving to bar 37 groups from operating in Gaza and the West Bank after they failed to comply with requirements introduced earlier this year.
Israel, U.S. Give Hamas Two-Month Deadline to Disarm
Israel and the United States have agreed to give Hamas a two-month window to disarm, according to a report by Israel Hayom, following an overnight meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Inside the United States
Federal Crackdown Targets Massive Fraud Networks in Minnesota
Federal authorities are launching what the Department of Homeland Security described as a “massive operation” in Minnesota aimed at identifying, arresting, and removing criminals accused of defrauding American taxpayers.
AG Vows Continued Probe Into Alleged ‘Government Weaponization’ Under Obama, Biden
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Department of Justice will continue investigating what she described as widespread "government weaponization" by officials who served under the Obama and Biden administrations, even after courts dismissed charges against several high-profile figures.
Christian News
Pakistani Christian Girl, 14, Abducted and Raped, Family Says
A 14-year-old Christian girl is recovering after being abducted and raped in Pakistan’s Punjab province, according to family members and police.