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U.S. Defense Strategy Warns Iran Still Seeks Nuclear Capability Despite Setbacks

The U.S. Department of War has released its 2026 National Defense Strategy, which says Iran, despite major setbacks in recent months, including Operation Midnight Hammer, remains determined to rebuild its conventional forces and may continue pursuing nuclear weapons while refusing serious negotiations with the United States. The strategy reiterates President Trump’s position that Iran will […]

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff if Canada Strikes Deal With China

TRUMP: If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a “Drop Off Port” for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken. China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life. If Canada makes a […]

Trump Heaps Praise on UK Troops Following Furor Over Afghanistan Comments

U.S. President Donald Trump heaped praise Saturday on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan, in a post on social media that represented a partial reversal of comments he made this week that drew a cascade of criticism in the U.K., particularly from families of those killed and seriously injured in the conflict. In the wake […]

Zelenskyy Says Trilateral Talks Ended Constructively and More Are Possible Next Week

Two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States wrapped up Saturday with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters” for ending the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Negotiators will return to the United Arab Emirates for the next round on Feb. 1, according to a U.S. official who described the meetings […]

Khamenei Moved To Underground Bunker; His Son Takes Over His Role

Amid the turmoil in the Islamic Republic and mounting concerns that the US may launch a military strike, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been moved to a “special underground shelter in Tehran,” Iran International reported on Saturday. According to the report, the decision followed warnings from senior regime military and security officials who assessed […]

Ceasefire With Kurdish-Led Force Extended for Another 15 Days, Syrian Army Says

Hours after the expiration of a four-day truce between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led fighters Saturday, Syria’s defense ministry announced the ceasefire had been extended by another 15 days. The defense ministry said in a statement that the extension was in support of an operation by U.S. forces to transfer accused Islamic State militants who […]

IRGC Commander Warns U.S. His Force Has Its ‘Finger On The Trigger’

The commander of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which was key in putting down recent nationwide protests in a crackdown that left thousands dead, warned that his force is “more ready than ever, finger on the trigger,” as U.S. warships headed toward the Middle East. Nournews, a news outlet close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, […]

Sec. Duffy: Biden Policies Put Unqualified Drivers on U.S. Roads

Sec. Duffy: “Under Joe Biden’s administration, whether it was 10 or 15 million people came into the country, Joe Biden gave them work permits and one of the easiest things for them to do was go to a crackpot commercial driver license school and go get a license and hit the roads.”

IDF: No Change to Home Front Guidelines Despite Iran Tensions

IDF Spokesman Ahead of Shabbos: No Change to Home Front Guidelines Despite Tensions With Iran “Towards Shabbos, I want to say to all citizens of Israel — the IDF is optimally prepared, both in defense and in offense. It is important to emphasize: there is no change to the Home Front Command guidelines. We will […]

South Korea Repatriates 73 Scam Suspects From Cambodia in Major Cybercrime Crackdown

Dozens of South Koreans allegedly involved in online scams in Cambodia were returned to South Korea on Friday to face investigations in what was the largest group repatriation of Korean criminal suspects from abroad. The 73 South Korean suspects allegedly scammed fellow Koreans out of 48.6 billion won ($33 million), according to a South Korean […]

NWS Director Warns: Stay Off Roads as Hazardous Winter Storm Hits

National Weather Service Director Ken Graham gives a warning ahead of this weekend’s winter storm: “The big thing is just stay off the roads. Listen to the local officials… we’re going to have large areas of sleet, making travel absolutely hazardous.”

NYC Mayor Rules Out Snow Day, Says Monday Will Be In-Person or Remote Only

Mayor Mamdani is telling NYC kids to forget about a traditional snow day on Monday — no matter the forecast. Public school students can at best hope for remote classes early next week as the city braces for a monster storm that the mayor has said is expected to bring “3–16 inches of snow.” “I […]

IDF Spokesman Ahead of Shabbos: No Change to Home Front Guidelines Despite Tensions With Iran

Amid ongoing tensions with Iran, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin reassured the Israeli public on Friday that there are currently no changes to the Home Front Command’s safety guidelines. In a statement issued ahead of Shabbos, Defrin emphasized that the IDF remains fully prepared on all fronts. “Towards Shabbos, I want to say to […]

Ukraine, Russia, US To Discuss Fraught Issue Of Territorial Concessions In Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will be a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion. The three-way talks come hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with U.S. […]

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