Around the World
Iran on fast-track to nuclear weapon
Iran has significantly reduced its nuclear breakout time.
Trump gestures strong support to Hong Kong protestors
President Trump gave his support to Hong Kong protestors Wednesday, signing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law.
Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, reveals US-Taliban talks
President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
North Korea uses 'super large' rocket launcher to fire off two short-range missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military.
Turkey moves ahead with Russian missile defense despite US pressure
Turkey plans on testing its Russian-bought S-400 missile defense system Monday.
Protestors torch Iranian consulate in Iraq
Iraqi protestors burned down the Iranian consulate in Najaf, southern Iraq.
Iraq unrest: Nearly 40 killed in fresh wave of protests
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Iraq on one of the bloodiest days since anti-government protests began last month, medics and officials say.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threat brings US and Israeli militaries together
Major meetings between US top military leaders and Israeli military in November seemed to presage an imminent conflict with Iran.
In possible climate breakthrough, Israel scientists engineer bacteria to eat CO₂
In a remarkable breakthrough that could pave the way toward carbon-neutral fuels, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have produced a genetically engineered bacteria that can live on carbon dioxide rather than sugar.
Archaeological site could cast light on life of Biblical villain Sisera
The Bronze Age site of el Ahwat may have been the fortress of the Canaanite commander Sisera, whose death at the hands of Jael is recorded in the Book of Judges.
Knesset speaker said mulling run for Likud leadership if primaries held
Should new national elections be called and a Likud party leadership contest be held, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein may present himself as a candidate, Channel 12 news reported Thursday.

Inside the United States
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, amid a stronger pace of inventory accumulation and a less steep decline in business investment.
Trump seeking US military intervention against Mexico's drug cartels
US President Trump is eyeing a wider campaign against Mexico's drug cartels.
Federal Debt Up $1.3 Trillion Since Last Thanksgiving; $10,137 Per Household
The federal debt has increased by $1,303,466.578.471.45 since last Thanksgiving, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury.

Christian News
Christian in Uganda poisoned at father's funeral service
A Christian man was poisoned in Uganda by his Muslim brothers.
Christian in Iran sentenced to exile in desert
A Christian evangelist in Iran was sentenced to two years of exile in a far-flung region near the border with Pakistan.