Trump’s space order: 2028 Moon landing, lunar outpost by 2030

The Jerusalem Post reports: “US President Donald Trump enshrined the US goal to put humans back on the moon by 2028 and defend space from weapon threats in a sweeping executive order issued on Thursday, […]

Palmyra attack a ‘blow’ to US, Syrian forces, Islamic State says without claiming responsibility

The Jerusalem Post reports: “The Islamic State group said the killing of US Pentagon personnel in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra was a ‘blow’ to US forces and Syrian armed factions opposed to it, in […]

In move to deter Turkey, Israel explores creation of rapid-response force with Greece, Cyprus

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Senior officials from Israel, Greece, and Cyprus are discussing the possibility of establishing a rapid-response force composed of units from the armed forces of the three countries, three people familiar with […]

Defence of Europe’s eastern flank an ‘immediate’ priority: eight EU leaders

SpaceWar.com reports: “Defending Europe’s eastern flank should be an ‘immediate’ priority for the European Union in the face of the threat posed by Russia, eight EU leaders meeting in Helsinki said Tuesday. ‘Russia remains a […]

Russian nuclear-capable missile Oreshnik deployed in Belarus

SpaceWar.com reports: “Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that a newly developed Russian hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile known as the ‘Oreshnik’ had been deployed in Belarus. Russia unveiled the weapon last year after using it […]

Intel further confirms Bondi Hanukkah terror attack was ‘ISIS-inspired,’ says Australian PM

The Times of Israel reports: “Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday that online video feed picked up by the country’s intelligence further confirmed that the antisemitic mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday […]

‘Likelihood of war is high’: deputy national security adviser joins ceasefire talks in Lebanon

YnetNews.com reports: “Senior Israeli officials are intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed fighting along the northern border as the U.S.-imposed deadline for the disarmament of Hezbollah south of Lebanon’s Litani River draws near. On Friday, […]

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH

• From atheism to awakening: Gen Z turns back to God
• Attacks on U.S. Churches Doubled in 2024, Report Shows
• Islamic State Beheads Christians, Burns Churches in Mozambique Rampage
• Over 7,000 Christians killed in Nigeria so far in 2025 – watchdog
• Man Arrested After Suspected Mass Poisoning of Children at Christian Summer Camp

RUSSIA VS. UKRAINE

• Russian strategic bombers take off for possible attack on Ukraine, Ukraine’s military warns
• Trump suggests air support but no troops for Ukraine’s security
• UK considering ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine

THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• Xi Jinping signaling China is preparing for major attack
• Dogs of war: China touts killer robot ‘wolves’
• China to showcase latest military hardware at September parade
• Russian, Chinese navies to conduct joint patrols in Asia-Pacific, Interfax reports

German minister says China’s ‘assertiveness’ threatens European interests

• Kim Jong Un urges expansion of North Korea nuclear capability
• Report: North Korea has ‘undeclared’ ICBM base near China border
• North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA

ISRAEL VS. HAMAS

• Defense Minister: Gates of hell will open in Gaza
• Chief of Staff: We will not stop until Hamas is defeated
• ‘Leaving Hamas in Gaza would be like leaving the SS in Germany’
• Report: Hamas planning to move hostages to combat zone to stop Israel
• Musab Hassan Yousuf to Arutz Sheva: Hamas’ goal is to divide Israel, collapse government

NEWS FROM IRAN

• Iran can strike US cities from the sea, claims all of Europe already within range, Iranian MP says
• Iran will aim ‘improved missiles’ at Israel in future conflict, Tehran’s defense chief warns
• Iran looks to China to rebuild its missile capabilities, Israelis concerned
• Iran says ‘working with China and Russia’ to stop European sanctions