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Around the World
Scores of Men Killed in South Africa’s Circumcision Practices, Sparking Spiritual Debate
At least 41 young men have died in South Africa from complications linked to circumcision procedures performed during annual traditional initiation rites, authorities said, reigniting debate over the practice.
Criminal Investigations After Swiss Bar Fire Kills Dozens (Worthy News Radio)
As Switzerland was plunged into mourning, Swiss prosecutors said Saturday they have placed under criminal investigation the two managers of a bar where a blaze on New Year's Day killed at least 40 people.
Search Intensified For Missing Spanish Family After Tourist Boat Sinks In Indonesia
Indonesian authorities have intensified the search for a Spanish father and his children missing after a traditional wooden tourist boat sank near Padar Island, off the coast of eastern Indonesia, close to the world-famous Komodo National Park.
Bulgaria Adopts Euro Amid Celebration And Public Concern
Bulgaria has formally consigned its longtime national currency, the lev, to history after entering the euro zone on New Year’s Day, becoming the 21st member of the single-currency bloc despite lingering concerns among citizens that the move could fuel higher prices.
World Leaders Call For UN Response After Maduro Capture
The international community is reacting to the news that President Donald Trump announced early in the morning on social media: The U.S. carried out a series of strikes on Venezuela overnight and apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
U.S. Says Maduro Ousted After Caracas Strikes; Trump Claims America Will “Run” Venezuela Temporarily
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Saturday that the United States will temporarily “run” Venezuela after American forces carried out large-scale military strikes in the capital Caracas and detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to U.S. officials.
Powerful Quake Rocks Mexico; Several Killed And Injured
At least two people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a powerful earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, briefly halting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press conference of the year, officials said Saturday.
Two Teenagers Killed In Amsterdam Shooting Raising Migration Concerns
Two teenage asylum seekers were shot and killed on New Year’s Day in a park of the Dutch capital’s Nieuw-West (New West) district, raising concerns about tensions within migrant communities and public safety in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands, Dutch police said Friday.
Switzerland Mourning As 40 Die In Massive Bar Blaze (Worthy News Radio)
Swiss investigators have begun the grimming process of identifying victims of a blaze that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, killing at least 40 people and injuring some 115 persons.
US Captures Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro In Strikes; Leader Flown Out Of Country
U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed early Saturday that the United States has “successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.”
Russia Launches 200 Drones On New Year’s Day’
Ukraine’s president said Russia deliberately carried its war into the New Year by launching more than 200 attack drones overnight, striking multiple regions across the country amid freezing winter conditions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Syria to Resume U.S.-Mediated Talks as Trump Presses for Security Deal
Senior Israeli and Syrian officials are set to resume high-level negotiations this week in talks mediated by the United States, marking a renewed diplomatic push after months of stalled progress, according to reports by i24NEWS and Axios.
Trump, Netanyahu: Hamas Must Disarm for Peace Plan to Move Forward
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump has been “unequivocal” that Hamas must fully disarm as a non-negotiable condition for advancing Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan.
Inside the United States
Congress Faces Govt. Shutdown Date, Health Care Bills, Epstein On Return
Congress faces a mountain of political challenges when it resumes session next week, including a potential government shutdown, a health care affordability crisis, and the ongoing release of the Epstein files.
U.S. Senate Races Will Decide Balance Of Congress In 2026
The U.S. Senate could see a major shakeup in 2026 as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress.
Christian News
Tens Of Thousands Of Christians Celebrate Christmas and the New Year In Indonesia’s Capital (VIDEO)
Tens of thousands of Christians have been celebrating Christmas and the New Year in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, defying concerns about rising Islamic extremism in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
Scores of Men Killed in South Africa’s Circumcision Practices, Sparking Spiritual Debate
At least 41 young men have died in South Africa from complications linked to circumcision procedures performed during annual traditional initiation rites, authorities said, reigniting debate over the practice.
Criminal Investigations After Swiss Bar Fire Kills Dozens (Worthy News Radio)
As Switzerland was plunged into mourning, Swiss prosecutors said Saturday they have placed under criminal investigation the two managers of a bar where a blaze on New Year's Day killed at least 40 people.
Search Intensified For Missing Spanish Family After Tourist Boat Sinks In Indonesia
Indonesian authorities have intensified the search for a Spanish father and his children missing after a traditional wooden tourist boat sank near Padar Island, off the coast of eastern Indonesia, close to the world-famous Komodo National Park.
Bulgaria Adopts Euro Amid Celebration And Public Concern
Bulgaria has formally consigned its longtime national currency, the lev, to history after entering the euro zone on New Year’s Day, becoming the 21st member of the single-currency bloc despite lingering concerns among citizens that the move could fuel higher prices.
World Leaders Call For UN Response After Maduro Capture
The international community is reacting to the news that President Donald Trump announced early in the morning on social media: The U.S. carried out a series of strikes on Venezuela overnight and apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
U.S. Says Maduro Ousted After Caracas Strikes; Trump Claims America Will “Run” Venezuela Temporarily
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Saturday that the United States will temporarily “run” Venezuela after American forces carried out large-scale military strikes in the capital Caracas and detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to U.S. officials.
Powerful Quake Rocks Mexico; Several Killed And Injured
At least two people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a powerful earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, briefly halting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press conference of the year, officials said Saturday.
Two Teenagers Killed In Amsterdam Shooting Raising Migration Concerns
Two teenage asylum seekers were shot and killed on New Year’s Day in a park of the Dutch capital’s Nieuw-West (New West) district, raising concerns about tensions within migrant communities and public safety in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands, Dutch police said Friday.
Switzerland Mourning As 40 Die In Massive Bar Blaze (Worthy News Radio)
Swiss investigators have begun the grimming process of identifying victims of a blaze that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, killing at least 40 people and injuring some 115 persons.
US Captures Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro In Strikes; Leader Flown Out Of Country
U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed early Saturday that the United States has “successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.”
Russia Launches 200 Drones On New Year’s Day’
Ukraine’s president said Russia deliberately carried its war into the New Year by launching more than 200 attack drones overnight, striking multiple regions across the country amid freezing winter conditions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Syria to Resume U.S.-Mediated Talks as Trump Presses for Security Deal
Senior Israeli and Syrian officials are set to resume high-level negotiations this week in talks mediated by the United States, marking a renewed diplomatic push after months of stalled progress, according to reports by i24NEWS and Axios.
Trump, Netanyahu: Hamas Must Disarm for Peace Plan to Move Forward
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump has been “unequivocal” that Hamas must fully disarm as a non-negotiable condition for advancing Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan.
Inside the United States
Congress Faces Govt. Shutdown Date, Health Care Bills, Epstein On Return
Congress faces a mountain of political challenges when it resumes session next week, including a potential government shutdown, a health care affordability crisis, and the ongoing release of the Epstein files.
U.S. Senate Races Will Decide Balance Of Congress In 2026
The U.S. Senate could see a major shakeup in 2026 as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress.
Christian News
Tens Of Thousands Of Christians Celebrate Christmas and the New Year In Indonesia’s Capital (VIDEO)
Tens of thousands of Christians have been celebrating Christmas and the New Year in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, defying concerns about rising Islamic extremism in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
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.