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.

‘Antifa Handbook’ author scheduled to teach two seminars at Rutgers University this spring
Nicknamed “Dr. Antifa,” controversial professor Mark Bray will teach two seminars in early 2026 titled “Communism” and “Fascism and Nazism,” according to announcements by the university’s history department.

Democrats reportedly fear releasing autopsy of party’s botched 2024 elections
The DNC had commissioned a review of what went wrong for the Democratic Party during the 2024 election cycle, which was based on hundreds of interviews with party operatives in all 50 U.S. states, Politico reported on Thursday. Some Democrats expressed concerns about publicly releasing the findings of the review, Politico reported, citing an anonymous DNC official familiar with the matter.
Just 18% of U.S. voters now approve of Democrats in Congress’ job performance, while 73% disapprove,

Volodymyr Zelensky: US proposes direct talks with Russia
The comment comes as diplomats gather in the US state of Florida for new talks on ending Russia’s offensive war. Earlier on Saturday, Moscow’s negotiator Kirill Dmitriyev wrote on X that he was “on his way to Miami.” They (the US), as far as I understand, have proposed the following format: Ukraine, America, Russia,” Zelensky says, adding that the Europeans may also participate. Later, the Ukrainian leader says that the hopes ultimately rest with the United States and the Trump administration.

Ukraine: Warship attacked in the Caspian Sea
Ukraine has attacked a Russian warship in the Caspian Sea, more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) away, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Telegram. The drone attack late Friday night was directed at a warship patrolling an oil platform in the Caspian Sea, over 1000 kilometers from Ukraine. The oil platform, which belongs to the Russian state-owned oil company Lukoil, was also hit, Kiev said. The extent of the damage is unclear.

NASA Now Letting Mars Rover Drive Autonomously
On Wednesday, NASA announced that its Mars Perseverance rover had pulled off a stunning feat of endurance and self-sufficiency. Over the course of four hours and 24 minutes, the intrepid little robot managed to traverse 1,350.7 feet, or about a quarter mile. It’s the most any Mars explorer has traveled in a single Martian day — or “sol,” in the lingo — and it did it pretty much on its own. … the rover is largely autonomous. The human scientists choose its destinations, but the bot’s navigation software charts its actual course.

How many warning signs do we need? History is repeating itself for Jews in the West 
Jews need to stop pretending we are not already in a war in the West. This is not a distant conflict, and it is not theoretical. It is playing out in streets, universities, houses of worship, and public spaces once considered safe. ​Jews today are no longer safe anywhere. The events of just the past two weeks should have shattered any remaining illusions.

Despite Hamas rejection of disarmament, Secretary of State Rubio says US to proceed with Gaza stabilization force 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that the Trump administration is moving ahead with its plan to establish a stabilization force and a Gaza governance board. “That’s why we have a sense of urgency about bringing phase one to its full completion, which is the establishment of the Board of Peace, and the establishment of the Palestinian technocratic authority or organization that’s going to be on the ground, and then the stabilization force comes closely thereafter,” Rubio stated.

US proposes $112 billion ‘Project Sunrise’ to transform Gaza into luxury coastal enclave
A sweeping US-backed proposal to rebuild the Gaza Strip into a high-end coastal and technology hub has been presented to potential donor states, outlining a multi-decade vision that would condition reconstruction on the full disarmament of Hamas, according to reporting cited from the Wall Street Journal. The plan, informally known as Project Sunrise, envisions a four-stage transformation of Gaza over more than 20 years, beginning in the south and gradually moving north.

Report: Unusual aerial activity detected in Iran
Western intelligence sources identify unusual activity, inter-unit coordination, by IRGC Aerospace Force, on scale greater than expected for routine military exercise. The officials said that one assessment is that this may be part of a military exercise, but noted that the scope of the activity and the synchronization has drawn particular attention. Israeli officials are increasingly expressing concern over Iran’s efforts to expand its ballistic missile program and repair sites and equipment damaged in June’s “Operation Rising Lion.”

Putin’s condition for ending the war
The Russian president rejected claims that he is planning a war with Europe and added ‘There will be no more wars if you treat us with respect.’

North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be ‘thoroughly curbed’
Japan began making active comments about nuclear weapons as soon as the United States approved a request from South Korea to build a nuclear submarine. Japan showed the intention to possess nuclear weapons explicitly by saying it needs to review the three non-nuclear principles, KCNA said,

Concerned with Iran’s Rearmament, Netanyahu to Propose to Trump Joint US-Israeli Military Action
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lay out the case for a renewed attack against the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile program to US President Donald Trump when the two leaders will meet at Mar a Lago in the last days of December, NBC News reported on Saturday. While the damage visited on Iran’s ballistic missile program and uranium enrichment program during the 12-day war in June this year is understood to be substantial, Jerusalem is nevertheless concerned that Tehran restarted both

Hamas Ran Gaza’s Aid System — and NGOs Helped Keep the Secret
For years, international NGOs and humanitarian agencies told the world they were working “neutrally” in Gaza. But according to newly declassified Hamas documents, that neutrality never existed. In a conversation with HonestReporting, NGO Monitor vice president Olga Deutsch explains how Gaza was run not as a normal territory, but rather as a tightly controlled police state where Hamas oversaw almost every aspect of international aid. “No one was neutral or independent in Gaza,” she says. “Hamas controlled everything.”

A warning shot to Erdogan: Israel’s message to Turkey comes via Athens and Nicosia
Jerusalem denies joint military force plans with Greece and Cyprus, but has ordered the IDF to begin planning in signal to Ankara to shift course; existing trilateral ties already act as a counterweight to Erdogan’s rising influence with Trump

Travel nightmare unfolds at major East Coast airports as powerful storm unleashes vicious winds, rain
Millions of people across much of the East Coast were under High Wind Alerts on Friday, as the final leg of a coast-to-coast storm pounded the entire Eastern Seaboard from Maine to Florida and disrupted the busy holiday travel rush. More than 3,400 flights were delayed, and more than 400 flights were canceled by noon Friday.

Strong atmospheric river to impact California; up to 500 mm (20 inches) of rain forecast for Sierra Nevada
Multiple atmospheric rivers are expected to impact California between December 20 and 25, 2025, producing 250–500 mm (10–20 inches) of rain over the Sierra Nevada and 75–180 mm (3–7 inches) over southern coastal ranges. The strongest system is forecast to peak on December 23–25 with IVT values surpassing 750 kg m⁻¹ s⁻¹ and AR3–AR4 intensity.

Scientists Sound the Alarm About 3 Major Fault Zones in the United States
Will 2026 be a year of great shaking for the United States? Coming into 2025, I thought that seismic activity would be a major global theme, and that has certainly turned out to be the case. This has been an extremely unusual year for earthquakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire, and volcanoes that have been dormant for ages are suddenly roaring to life all over the world. Here in the United States, we have been experiencing lots and lots of little earthquakes, but thankfully, we have not been hit by a really bad one yet. Will our luck run out in 2026?

Digital ID – and the digitization of all things – is the greatest risk humanity faces
Gary D. Barnett warns that humanity is being taken over through digitization, digital ID, algorithmic confinement, and technocratic incarceration, which will lead to the end of freedom and property. The transformation of mankind involves the intentional fusing of human and machine through neuroscientific nanoscale brain-computer interfacing, with methods including “vaccines,” geoengineering, mRNA platforms, and precision medicine.

‘Euthanasia on a Huge Scale’: End-of-Life Drugs Drove Up COVID Fatalities Among Seniors
Palliative drugs normally reserved for the dying were widely administered to COVID-19 patients in U.K. long-term care homes and other settings in 2020. That practice caused a large number of avoidable deaths and dramatically inflated the virus’s reported fatality rate, according to medical commentator John Campbell, Ph.D.

In new change, the main Wikipedia ‘Israel’ entry says the Jewish state is committing ‘genocide’
It takes Wikipedia nearly 7,500 words into its main entry on China to mention the word “genocide,” tucked in a section on “sociopolitical issues and human rights,” and even then, the crowdsourced online encyclopedia hedges.

Data from Health New Zealand shows cancer cases spiked in 2023 among the working-age population
According to data up to and including 2023 released by Health New Zealand, incidences of cancer spiked in 2023 among the 45-64 age group. The data does not show sufficient information to determine whether covid vaccination was a factor, as suggested by studies in other countries, but the increase in cancer in New Zealand is a red flag that needs immediate investigation, Dr. Guy Hatchard writes. “Cancer is our number two killer in New Zealand. The investigation of its causes demands up-to-date and comprehensive information,” he said.

Florida School Choice Hijacked: Taxpayer Funds Flow to Islamic School Rejecting American Values
“Florida’s School Choice program is being used to funnel taxpayer money to a mosque-owned Islamic school whose leadership openly rejects American values, with no meaningful state oversight…Florida’s School Choice program is paying thousands of dollars per student to Reviver Academy, a school owned by Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah. Its controversial imam, Fadi Kablawi, has appeared on camera attacking Western culture, denouncing American traditions, and making inflammatory statements about Christians, Jews, and equal rights.”

US Senate Passes Intel Bill with Key Measures Targeting Iran
The US Senate has passed the Intelligence Authorization Act, annual legislation that authorizes funding and sets policy for the intelligence community, with key measures targeting Iran’s nuclear capabilities and other threats to American national security.

A US military command reshuffle as ISIS threats loom
Perpetrators of the Bondi Beach massacre of Jews in Australia had traveled to the Philippines, where they came under the influence of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group. Last week, an individual linked to ISIS killed two American servicemen, an interpreter, and a Syrian security officer in Homs. Three service members and two Syrian fighters were wounded. This terrorist group refuses to die, even after its defeat in Syria and Iraq. It poses an ongoing threat to American interests abroad, especially to 5.5 million Americans who live outside the U.S.