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

ANTISEMITISM ABOUNDS

• ‘Death to the IDF’: American IDF soldier’s family home in St. Louis vandalized, cars torched
• Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack
• Jewish man physically assaulted, kippah thrown to the ground in Montreal, police investigating

SHARIA LAW

• Islamic Sharia Law Legally Valid in Austrian Civil Disputes, Vienna Court Rules

A PALESTINIAN STATE?

• France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says
• ‘Terrorism pays off’: Israeli leaders slam Macron for recognizing Palestinian state
• Report: UK mulls recognition of Palestinian state, new initiative to end war
• Netanyahu says any future Palestinian state would be a platform to destroy Israel

NEWS FROM ISRAEL

• ‘First Strength, Then Peace’: Netanyahu Says U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran ‘Roared Like Thunder,’ Shifted Middle East
• Netanyahu to Hegseth: Israel-US cooperation ‘like the roar of two lions’
• Netanyahu: If after 60 days Hamas isn’t dismantled-we will resume fighting
• Israel to take ‘kinetic action’ on Hamas if Gaza hostages not freed, Boehler tells CNN