US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine talks in Miami ‘productive’
US special envoy Steve Witkoff called weekend talks in Florida “productive and constructive” as officials from the US, Europe, and Ukraine worked to align positions. President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the nearly four-year conflict, but Russia wants to keep seized Ukrainian land.
Russian ship allowed to leave Swedish waters
The prosecutor will not open a preliminary investigation into the Russian cargo ship Adler, which was anchored off Höganäs and was then boarded. The ship can now leave Swedish waters, according to Swedish Customs. Customs and the Coast Guard boarded the Adler during the night until Sunday. In the afternoon, Swedish authorities left the ship.
IDF to arm 10,000 reservists in major shift following Oct 7 attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will arm 10,000 reservist soldiers with long rifles, a policy shift driven by lessons learned from the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on southern Israeli communities near the Gaza border. Several areas were left without protection for hours, and in some cases, local emergency squads lacked access to weapons. the reservists – mostly volunteers aged 40 to 60 – will receive an M4 or upgraded M16 rifle, magazines, a combat vest and a helmet.
Iraq denies receiving warnings of impending Israeli strikes on its territory
In recent weeks, the Iraqi government has received warning messages from an Arab country and a Western country stating that Israel is planning to carry out a series of extensive military strikes on Iraqi territory in the near future, the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported this Friday.
Iran’s annual plague: Rivers turn blood red
On Tuesday, rain-filled wadis turned blood red on Iran’s Hormuz Island, turning the usually blue Persian Gulf into a scene reminiscent of the first plague that led to the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt. but the phenomenon itself is neither mysterious nor unprecedented. It is an annual event tied to geology, weather, and a location that has mattered to empires for millennia.
Protests Against Turkish Migration In Montenegro – Revolt Against Neo-Ottomanism
a violent altercation in Podgorica’s Zabjelo neighborhood ignited a firestorm of public outrage across Montenegro, exposing deep-seated anxieties over rapid Turkish migration. On the night of October 25, a 25-year-old local resident, identified only as M.J., was brutally stabbed—suffering seven wounds—during a verbal dispute outside a bar in the working-class district. Police investigations quickly pointed to involvement by three Azerbaijani nationals and one Turkish citizen, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the detention of 45 other Turkish and Azerbaijani individuals for questioning on residency status and potential links to the violence. Eight were slated for deportation, and seven fined for minor infractions, but the damage was already done. They were the culmination of a growing, visceral fear among Montenegrin citizens of neo-Ottomanism
Trump endorses Jewish Republican from Long Island for NY governor
Donald Trump over the weekend endorsed a Jewish Republican serving as county executive of Nassau for next year’s gubernatorial election, after the previous frontrunner for the Republican nomination dropped out of the race. On Friday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that she would not seek the Republican nomination in the New York governor’s race, adding that she would also not run for reelection to Congress.
Israel warned US: Iranian missile drills may be cover for strike
Israeli officials have warned the Trump administration that an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) missile exercise could be preparations for an attack on Israel, Barak Ravid of Axios reported on Sunday, citing three Israeli and US officials with direct knowledge of the matter.
Iran’s ballistic missiles now rival its nuclear threat to Israel, US Sen. Graham tells ‘Post
Iran’s renewed push to rebuild its ballistic missile arsenal now poses as grave a threat as its nuclear program, US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R – South Carolina) warned in an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Sunday. In response to concerns raised by many Israeli officials about Trump discussing only the nuclear threat and neglecting the ballistic missile threat, he stated, “That’s changing. We cannot allow Iran to produce ballistic missiles because they could overwhelm the Iron Dome. It’s a major threat.”
US, mediators push forward Gaza peace plan as 2025 comes to a close – analysis
On Saturday, US envoy Steve Witkoff posted about the recent progress on Gaza talks. “We, the representatives of the United States of America, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and the Republic of Turkey, met yesterday in Miami to review the implementation of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and to advance preparations for the second phase,” he wrote. There is a lot of focus on Gaza as the US seeks to move forward with US President Donald Trump’s peace plan. One hostage, Ran Gvili, remains held in Gaza. The challenge of the next phase is creating the international stabilization force (ISF).
Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces — even as backlash builds ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Somali ‘Medicaid Mogul’ Accused Of Looting Maine Taxpayers, Family Allegedly Put Bounty On Reporter
If you thought the alleged Medicaid fraud in Minnesota by Somalis, which federal prosecutors say could reach $9 billion, was insane, wait until you read the latest report from The Maine Wire: the head of a local nonprofit is accused of lashing out at a local journalist over an investigation, while members of his family allegedly put a bounty on the head of a journalist in Somalia for sharing the reporting. While heading up the nonprofit in Maine, Ali was also running for President of Jubbaland in Africa. He boasted to a Kenyan media outlet about how he helped raise funds for the Jubaland Somali army to buy guns and bullets.
Federal authorities announce new charges in Minnesota’s ongoing fraud saga
Of all the individuals who have been charged thus far, 90% of them are Somali. Of the six people charged Thursday, four of them are Somali.
California Faces Fuel Disaster As Refineries And Gas Stations Shut Down
California under Governor Gavin Newsom may have staged its own economic demise (the final nail in the coffin) after laws were passed requiring even greater state interference into oil refineries and gas stations. In response, companies are shutting down refinery operations in the state.
Hunting Season: US Forces Target Third ‘Dark Fleet’ Tanker Near Venezuela
It’s hunting season for U.S. forces off the Venezuelan coast, in international waters, as gunboat diplomacy ramps up with the pursuit of yet another sanctioned oil tanker. AP News spoke with a U.S. official on Sunday who said Coast Guard forces were pursuing a “sanctioned dark fleet vessel that is part of Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion.” The official said the tanker was operating under a false flag and was subject to a judicial seizure order.
Europe Caving to Diversity and Islamist Influence, Restricting Christmas and Christianity
Governments across the formerly Christian world are yielding to DEI, woke ideology, and pro-Islamist pressure, passing laws and ordinances that restrict outward displays of Christmas and Christian celebrations.
How China Attempted to Dismantle a Major Underground Church
The Zion Church is one of the largest unofficial Christian networks in the People’s Republic of China. Operating without state registration, it has established dozens of house‑church congregations in cities ranging from Beijing to Guangzhou. Followers meet in private homes, rented halls, and even remote villages, sharing sermons that blend traditional evangelical teachings with a strong emphasis on community support.
The Legalization Of Euthanasia: Illinois And New York Embrace The Culture of Death
Within a single week, the governors of Illinois and New York both announced their support for physician-assisted suicide legislation. In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker (D) signed a bill legalizing the practice last Friday. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced yesterday that she has reached an agreement with the state legislature and will sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act in January 2026. With these developments, Illinois and New York join 11 other states and Washington, D.C., that have already authorized physician-assisted suicide.
That Didn’t Take Long… Mamdani Appointee Resigns After Antisemitic Social Media Posts Exposed
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has been very busy stacking his transition committees with antisemites, Islamists, and cop haters. One of those was Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who lasted all of one day before she resigned on Thursday when her vile social media posts came to light, including her railing about “money hungry Jews” as well as defunding what she called the NYPD “piggies.”
Huckabee: Disarming Hamas ‘absolutely going to happen’
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Thursday that disarming Hamas is “absolutely going to happen” and that he expects to see other countries in the region join the Abraham Accords next year.
Report: Iran advances missile program, continued arms transfers to regional proxies
Reports indicate that Iran has resumed development of its ballistic missile program while continuing to supply weapons to allied militias across the Middle East. According to an unnamed U.S. official speaking to Saudi Al-Arabiya, Tehran is using “every possible means” to transfer arms via both land and sea, viewing support for its regional proxies as a top strategic priority.
‘Threatening Western Civilization’: Tulsi Gabbard Slams ‘Islamist Ideology’ As America’s Greatest Threat
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard called Islamist ideology “the greatest near and long-term threat” to American freedom and security. Gabbard warned that the political ideology seeks to establish a global caliphate governed by Sharia law during a speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest conference Saturday.
Somali ‘Medicaid Mogul’ Accused Of Looting Maine Taxpayers, Family Allegedly Put Bounty On Reporter
“The parallels between Minnesota and Maine are so eerie.”
Pentagon Fails Audit For 8th Consecutive Year
…identified 26 material weaknesses and two significant deficiencies in the Pentagon’s financial reporting practices for the year.
5 Christians sentenced to combined 50 years in Iranian prison: advocacy orgs
Five Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined 50 years in prison for religious activities, including prayer, baptism and distributing Bibles, according to watchdog organizations.