17 Jan 2026

Sanhedrin Addresses Iran and Syria, Invoking Cyrus and Biblical Covenants
The nascent Sanhedrin issued two declarations that reach across centuries of history to address peoples caught in the grip of tyranny. The first declaration calls on the Iranian people to overthrow the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and return to the partnership with Israel exemplified by Cyrus the Great. The second urges the Kurdish and Druze populations in Syria to seek independence and alignment with Israel. These declarations represent a reclamation of biblical prophecy and the restoration of ancient alliances that the Sages understood would define the end of days.

Denmark invites US to joint military exercise in Greenland
Denmark’s commander of the military Arctic Command invites the United States to a joint exercise in Greenland. The U.S. military has about 200 soldiers stationed in Greenland, at the Pituffik base, according to previous information from Danish authorities. The U.S. has the right to a military presence on the island under a 1951 agreement with Denmark, and has had bases there since World War II.

Løkke: High-level working group talks with US and Greenland could be really tough
We agree to form a high-level working group – this is what Denmark, Greenland and the US said after Wednesday’s meeting in Washington. But the parties disagree on the group’s goals. “This shows that it could be really, really difficult,” said Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Danish reports on Thursday that Wednesday’s meeting “was productive.” But she then contradicted the Danish and Greenlandic guests’ statements that the purpose of the intended working group is “to find a common way forward,” as Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said on Wednesday. According to Leavitt, the group will instead “talk about an American takeover of Greenland.” She also added that the US position is not affected by the fact that several European NATO countries – including Sweden – are now sending soldiers to Greenland

Turkey Moves Toward Joining Saudi–Pakistan Defense Pact, Raising Fears of New Regional Military Bloc
Turkey is seeking to join an existing defense alliance between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a move that could lay the groundwork for a new regional military bloc modeled loosely on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to a report published Friday by Bloomberg.

BritCard was a smokescreen; UK government has not shelved plans for compulsory digital IDs
The UK government confirmed it is scrapping the mandatory requirement for digital ID cards by 2029 – those opposing digital IDs celebrated. However, the devil is in the details. The government has only scrapped the “BritCard” scheme; it is still proceeding with plans to require some form of digital identification.

Netanyahu’s Secret Plea to Trump to Wait on Iran – Here’s Why
The prevailing assessment is that a more favorable opportunity would arise during a renewed wave of internal unrest—one in which the regime’s coercive capacity is strained, legitimacy is eroded, and cracks within the security forces become more plausible.

Bryen, former US Deputy Undersecretary, says: “Maduro was being monitored hour by hour. Cuba and Panama are next.”
We reached out to him to ask some questions about the U.S. military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, in order to better understand the U.S. perspective and the operational details of the operation. Not only was Maduro’s location known (he was monitored daily, even hourly), but the Department of Defense knew the location of the reinforced room inside the fortress where Maduro was supposed to take refuge in case of emergency. There has been much discussion of the Monroe Doctrine and a potential “Trump corollary.” As you noted in your latest Substack article, will Cuba be next?

Sen. Lindsey Graham lands in Tel Aviv with Israel on high alert against ‘ayatollah’s murderous regime’ — what’s his message to Bibi and the Iranian people? 
The senior senator from South Carolina is not just an Evangelical Christian. A principled conservative. And a champion of the Reagan/Trump doctrine of “peace through strength.” Graham is also one of the staunchest supporters of the U.S.-Israel alliance, while also being a champion of America’s alliances with moderate Arab states,

Iran – Makes perfect sense? 
Israel and Iran had fine relations until the Islamic Revolution in 1979 when Ayatollah Khomeini and his thugs took over the nation by force. And yet the Mullahs and Muftis and Ayatollahs of that vast and oil-rich nation grind their teeth at the very presence of a Jewish state in the Middle East, seeing their central mission in life to annihilate it from existence.

‘The Islamic Republic behaves like ISIS and should be treated that way,’ says Iranian activist
Iranian activist Masih Alinejad told the UN that Iran’s regime rules through fear and kills dissidents at home and abroad, urging the world to stop empty words and treat it as the terrorist entity it is.
Only 5 UN Experts Signed Statement Condemning Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters, Watchdog Reveals

US, Israel launch strategic partnership on AI in Jerusalem 
Senior U.S. and Israeli officials gathered in Jerusalem on Friday to launch a new strategic partnership on artificial intelligence, research and critical technologies, underscoring the two allies’ intent to deepen cooperation in fields increasingly seen as central to national security and economic power.

As hopes for protest revival in Iran persist, uncertainty surrounds Khamenei’s fate
Speaking to reporters late Thursday as he traveled from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump again avoided committing to military action after being asked whether his earlier promise to Iranian protesters that “help is on the way” still stood. “We’ll see,” he said,

New Apostolic Reformation: The Modern False Apostles Who Crave Power And Fortune
The book of Acts introduces us to a man named Simon—often referred to as Simon the Magician. He practiced sorcery and amazed the people of Samaria. Yet when Simon witnessed the apostles laying hands on believers and the Holy Spirit being imparted, his fascination turned into ambition. He attempted to purchase spiritual authority with money. “Give this authority to me as well,” Simon demanded. Two thousand years later, Simon’s spirit has not disappeared. It has merely changed clothing. The Rise of the New Apostolic Reformation. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a modern dominionist movement rooted in the belief that God is restoring the offices of apostle and prophet to govern the Church—and, eventually, the world.

White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets
The executive board’s members include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and Trump’s deputy national security adviser Robert Gabriel. Nickolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian politician and UN Mideast envoy, is to serve as the executive board’s representative overseeing day-to-day matters. The White House also announced the members of another board, the “Gaza Executive Board,” which will work with Mladenov, the technocratic committee and the international stabilization force.

The Young Princess of the Hermit Kingdom on the Path to Power 
Until recently, Kim Ju Ae was a rumor – a shadow in one of the world’s most secretive regimes. Now she is increasingly impossible to miss. Despite being only 12 or 13 years old, the daughter of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has begun appearing regularly at military ceremonies, factory openings, cultural performances, and state celebrations, always at her father’s side. Her sudden visibility has transformed her into a central figure in the regime’s carefully managed stagecraft and fueled growing speculation that Kim is grooming her to one day inherit power.

EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine
The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine’s quick accession to the EU as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which would only be “earned” after transition periods, EU officials said. The idea,… is intended as a possible gesture to Ukrainians who are seeking EU membership as part of a post-war security guarantee from Europe and who after four years of fighting off a Russian invasion want a credible promise that they are on the path toward economic stability and integration with the West.

Federal prosecutors open investigation into Walz, Frey over alleged impeding of law enforcement
Fox News has learned federal prosecutors are investigating both Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the blue state. Two sources familiar confirmed the probe, though no additional details about the investigation have been publicly released. Sources said the investigation is in early stages, and it is unclear if it will result in any criminal charges. U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News the duo’s anti-ICE rhetoric was teetering on a federal crime. “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me, and quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place in that once great State,”

Somali subpoenas: Congress moving quickly to investigate cash-in-luggage exodus from U.S. airports
Sen. Rand Paul also revealed that federal agents are probing the massive cash transfers that move through a network centered in the Minneapolis airport “We’ll get specific names, and they’ll be receiving subpoenas as quick as we can get them out the door, because we are serious about this,” Comer told the same TV show. “This is a widespread professional organization.” U.S. officials have described the cash movements as a “foreign ATM” and said they are investigating the possibility some of the money is tied to defendants convicted of fleecing an estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funding to welfare programs in Minnesota under the tenure of Democrat Gov. Tim Walz, the unsuccessful Democrat nominee for vice president in 2024.

Time To DOGE Baltimore: Top City Leaders Admit They Can’t Track Tax Dollars Flowing To Nonprofits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s interview with Christopher Rufo last week highlighted that there is still unfinished business at DOGE, where fraud, waste, and abuse may account for as much as 10% of the total federal budget. We even joked that the scale of recent fraud uncovered in Democratic states could compel Elon Musk to return to DOGE in some capacity, as his recent X posts targeting dark-money NGOs suggest renewed interest.

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to stop attacks against ICE 
In a Thursday statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me, and quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place in that once great State.”

Is The Almost Constant Seismic Activity Along The West Coast Building Up To A Major Catastrophic Event?
This month, seismic activity along the west coast has been making headlines almost every day. Could it be that all this seismic activity is leading up to a big event? It should be obvious the clock is ticking. I’ve been sounding the alarm about the potential for apocalyptic seismic events along the west coast, and now it feels like we’re building up to a crescendo. Unfortunately, most people living along the west coast are convinced everything is going to be just fine.

Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits off the coast of Oregon
A strong and shallow 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon on January 16. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale, which signifies strong shaking.

Pentagon sends ‘USS Abraham Lincoln’ to Middle East amid Iran turmoil
The Pentagon has ordered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group to move to the Middle East amid mounting unrest in Iran, according to multiple media reports. The U.S. redeployment comes after protests escalate in Iran and Washington warns the regime against harm to demonstrators.

Conservatives are banned from entering the UK, while extremists are welcomed 
Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a Dutch conservative commentator and activist who has been outspoken about mass migration is banned from entering Britain because the state considers that her presence in the UK is not “conducive to the public good.” It wasn’t that long ago that a certain Keir Starmer was urging the British people to elect as prime minister a man who described the Islamist terrorists Hamas and Hezbollah as “friends.”

BritCard was a smokescreen; UK government has not shelved plans for compulsory digital IDs
The UK government confirmed it is scrapping the mandatory requirement for digital ID cards by 2029 – those opposing digital IDs celebrated. However, the devil is in the details. The government has only scrapped the “BritCard” scheme; it is still proceeding with plans to require some form of digital identification.

Alert North Carolina: Muslim Brotherhood-Aligned Al-Huda Academy Brags About Receiving Taxpayer-Funded Vouchers, Intends to Expand
While school choice was meant to liberate children from failing public systems, North Carolina taxpayer dollars are now quietly fueling the expansion of Al-Huda Academy – a school founded by the Muslim American Society and openly dedicated to shaping future generations to “live, breathe Islam.”

A Chilling Confession from Inside the Regime: The Phone Call That Exposed Iran’s Moral Rot
In a gut-wrenching live call to Manoto TV, Fatemeh — daughter of a top Iranian security official close to the feared Ahmad-Reza Radan — broke down, confessing her own torture by her father, the systematic rape of her imprisoned friends, the regime elite’s frantic escape plans with cash and fake passports, and her total moral destruction: “They killed me.”

Israel assesses Trump is still weighing possible strike on Iran
Israel believes U.S. President Trump may still order a military strike on Iran, with the decision dependent on talks with Tehran and the operational goal of any action. Israeli defense officials say that if the aim were to topple the Iranian regime, the current U.S. military deployment in the region would be insufficient.

Dems Ramp up Threats of Violence as Failed California Gov Newsom Plays Race Card… AGAIN
Newsome claims President Trump and the Dept of Homeland Security are trying to start a civil war for “white supremacy,” as Democrats escalate their rhetoric to prevent enforcement of federal law in Democrat-controlled Minnesota. Newsome is trying to build support among the Dem party’s chaotic array of diverse, pro-migration activists. He didn’t explain why enforcement of the nation’s border laws encourages “white supremacy.”

16 Jan 2026

“Experts” Wrong Again – Trump Economy Booming as Recession Predictions Go Bust
Wall Street economists, cable news pundits, and other forecasters predicted that Trump’s tariffs, trade posture, and economic nationalism would tip the U.S. into a downward spiral. Some put the odds of a recession last year as high as 60 or even 90 percent. But with 2025 now squarely in the rearview mirror, it’s safe to say that the “experts” were wrong. Again. The economy expanded. Prices stabilized. Jobs didn’t disappear.

Canadian court overturns convictions against pastor who held services during COVID lockdowns
A Canadian Christian pastor who defied COVID orders to keep his church open has seen his convictions vacated by a provincial court. Pastor John Koopman, of the Free Reformed Church in Chilliwack, British Columbia, was charged in 2020 and 2021 for having worship services despite a ban on them by the province’s government. “The Crown’s acknowledgement of their error is welcomed. Dr. Henry and the government should carefully evaluate their entire approach, for this is only one of many errors which were made, the greatest of which is the restriction of the public worship of our God,” said Pastor Koopman … the British Columbia government has yet to acknowledge the serious injustice of banning worship services entirely.”

ISRAEL ON HIGHEST ALERT FOR IMMINENT & MASSIVE US ATTACK ON IRAN: I don’t buy reports Trump got ‘cold feet’ or Netanyahu urged him to postpone or cancel strike – here’s why 
All available evidence suggests a massive U.S. military strike on Iran was coming in the wee hours of Thursday morning, Israel time (Wednesday evening U.S. time). When it didn’t actually happen, the so-called “mainstream media” and social media erupted with reports that Trump had “lost his nerve.”
First, consider the source. Are we really supposed to believe the NYT, of all publications, that it was Netanyahu – of all people – who urged Trump not to attack Iran? Isn’t it more likely that the U.S. attack is “locked and loaded” and coming soon?

Iranian dissidents rally behind Reza Pahlavi’s call to fly historic Lion and Sun flag instead of Islamic Republic banner at embassies 
Flags are always symbolic but the guerrilla replacement of the Iranian Regime flag displayed at embassies and consulates around the world has been an iconic part of the people’s uprising. In a significant development, the icon for the Iranian flag was changed on 𝕏 last Friday, following petitions from users on the social network platform.

US moves aircraft carrier toward Mideast as Iran tensions surge
At least one US aircraft carrier is being deployed toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, military sources told Fox News on Thursday. It remains unclear whether the carrier is the USS Abraham Lincoln, currently operating in the South China Sea, or one of two carriers that left Norfolk and San Diego earlier this week. Transit to the region is expected to take at least a week. A well‑placed source said that if the President orders military action, “This will be different, more offensive.”

Israel estimates Hamas will continue ruling Gaza covertly despite openness to technocratic administration 
Israeli security officials estimate that Hamas will continue to operate as the de facto government in the Gaza Strip, despite its claims to have accepted the U.S.-backed plan to establish a new administration for the enclave. White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the transition to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday. The second phase includes the establishment of a technocratic administrative committee that is set to govern the Gaza Strip under the auspices of the future “high representative” for the Gaza Strip, Nickolay Mladenov, and the Board of Peace. Nickolay Mladenov, the man chosen to serve as director-general for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Gaza, is a Bulgarian politician and former U.N. envoy to the Middle East who frequently worked to ease tensions between Israel and Hamas. His appointment — announced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday and confirmed by a U.S. official — makes him the top official in an unproven international body tasked with governing the Gaza Strip under the next phase of a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire after two years of war.

Trump as modern Cyrus: Rabbi Kessin on divine mission and messianic role
When Donald Trump descended the escalator in 2015, most observers regarded it as political theater. Rabbi Mendel Kessin saw something else entirely: the reincarnation of a biblical patriarch returning to complete unfinished spiritual business, Rabbi Kessin presented a framework that casts Trump not as a conventional political figure but as a divine instrument comparable to Cyrus the Great, the Persian king, whom Isaiah called “God’s anointed one” for enabling the Jewish return to Jerusalem. The hatred Trump generates, Rabbi Kessin argued, … stems from spiritual warfare rather than political disagreement. He identifies the source as the satan, which in Jewish theology refers to the prosecuting angel who defends divine justice. As humanity approaches the messianic era, this force is poised to become obsolete.

UAE removes UK universities from approved list over fears of Islamist indoctrination
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to withdraw state funding from British universities reverberated across Western academic circles. A wealthy Muslim country, long seen as a partner of Europe, is now warning that the United Kingdom’s campuses pose a danger to its own students. Emirati officials are not discussing academic standards or costs. They are talking about ideology, radicalization, and the spread of Muslim Brotherhood networks inside institutions once regarded as elite and safe.

Exiled Iranian crown prince promises immediate peace deal with Israel
Iran’s exile Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, one of the leading figures in the opposition movement, vows that if regime is overthrown, he will push for immediate recognition of Israel under the Abraham Accords.

4.2-magnitude quake shakes Negev; no injuries
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Israel on Thursday morning, shaking the Dead Sea and Negev regions, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake’s epicenter was near the city of Dimona, southeast of Beersheva.

Four Arab States Urged Against US-Iran Escalation, Official Says
Four Arab states conducted intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran this week to prevent a threatened US attack on Iran over Tehran’s use of force against protesters that they feared would have impacts across the region, a Gulf official said. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt were involved in the diplomacy …

JUST IN: President Trump Announces Board of Peace for Gaza is Officially Formed
President Trump announced on Thursday that the international transitional Board of Peace, which will supervise the governance of Gaza, has been formed. “I can say with certainty that it is the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place,” he said.

REPORT: U.S. Dispatches Aircraft Carrier To Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The Pentagon is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, amid escalating tensions with Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its strike group were spotted moving west away from the Indo-Pacific region.

Trump Threatens To Invoke Insurrection Act In Minnesota As ICE Vehicles And Fed Courthouse Vandalized – ‘The Only Good Agent Is A Dead One’
Following the second ICE-related shooting in two days, President Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota. It also follows Antifa vandalizing ICE vehicles and a federal courthouse, stealing firearms, ammunition, and sensitive documents. It’s long overdue. One video shows a vandal spraying “Only good agent is a dead one” in red paint on a vehicle.

Civil Unrest Is One Of The Core Elements Of “The Perfect Storm,” And It Is Starting To Spiral Out Of Control On The Streets Of Minneapolis
What we’ve witnessed in Minneapolis this week is stunning. For over a decade, I’ve warned that civil unrest would be a core element of the coming “perfect storm”; now we’re watching violent clashes between radical leftists and federal authorities. President Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. Will we soon see martial law in major U.S. cities?

No ID, No Account: Australia’s Great Digital Purge
Australia’s new digital ID requirement for social media users is already reshaping the country’s online environment. Meta revealed in a Medium post that it has deleted nearly 550,000 accounts that may have belonged to users under 16.

Argentina designates Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization
Yesterday, the Argentine government officially declared branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan as terrorist organizations.  Hamas, the Brotherhood’s branch in Gaza, was classified as a terrorist organization by Argentina in 2024.

EU: avoid words like ‘maternity leave’ and ‘motherly’
A guide funded by the European Union to assist with integration has been slammed for “removing meaning from language” as it cautions against the use of words like “motherly” and “maternity leave.”

Iran’s leaders moving millions out of country as they ‘abandon ship,’ US Treasury chief reveals
“We are now seeing the rats fleeing the ship, because we can see millions, tens of millions of dollars being wired out of the country, snuck out of the country by the Iranian leadership,” Bessent said. “So they are abandoning ship, and we are seeing it come into banks and financial institutions all over the world.”