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The United States Navy identified the two Navy SEALs who were killed in action during a mission earlier this month off the coast of Africa.
The United States Navy identified the two Navy SEALs who were killed in action during a mission earlier this month off the coast of Africa.
 
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in a remote Arctic prison, according to Russian authorities. He was 47.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in a remote Arctic prison, according to Russian authorities. He was 47.
 
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
 
Francesca Albanese was banned from Israel and condemned by French and American officials for her comments
Francesca Albanese was banned from Israel and condemned by French and American officials for her comments
 
The United States and United Kingdom launched multiple airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Monday as the terror group continues to launch attacks on merchant ships in international waters around the Arabian Peninsula.
The United States and United Kingdom launched multiple airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Monday as the terror group continues to launch attacks on merchant ships in international waters around the Arabian Peninsula.
 
King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the country’s chief military commander on Thursday, just days after hinting at the shakeup as he looks to “reset” the Ukrainian military’s struggling war effort against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the country’s chief military commander on Thursday, just days after hinting at the shakeup as he looks to “reset” the Ukrainian military’s struggling war effort against Russia.
 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said this week that Israel is not just striking Iran’s terrorist proxy groups in the region, but Iran itself.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said this week that Israel is not just striking Iran’s terrorist proxy groups in the region, but Iran itself.
 
Cargo shipping giant Maersk announced on Tuesday a pause of transits through the Red Sea “until further notice” after one of its container vessels got attacked over the weekend by what the United States identified as Iranian-backed Houthi boats.
Cargo shipping giant Maersk announced on Tuesday a pause of transits through the Red Sea “until further notice” after one of its container vessels got attacked over the weekend by what the United States identified as Iranian-backed Houthi boats.
 
Communist China conducted its largest military drills around Taiwan in weeks on Wednesday, which comes just days after Taiwan once again elected a president that has vowed to confront China.
Communist China conducted its largest military drills around Taiwan in weeks on Wednesday, which comes just days after Taiwan once again elected a president that has vowed to confront China.
 
A U.S.-owned commercial vessel was hit with a bomb from a suicide drone in the Red Sea on Wednesday, marking the second time this week that an American ship has been struck by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
A U.S.-owned commercial vessel was hit with a bomb from a suicide drone in the Red Sea on Wednesday, marking the second time this week that an American ship has been struck by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
 
A New Jersey man has been accused of attempting to help al-Shabaab, a radical Islamic terrorist group based in Somalia, after allegedly being inspired by Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel.
A New Jersey man has been accused of attempting to help al-Shabaab, a radical Islamic terrorist group based in Somalia, after allegedly being inspired by Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel.
 
Saturday, October 7, marked the single deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, many calling it “Israel’s 9/11.”
Saturday, October 7, marked the single deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, many calling it “Israel’s 9/11.”
 
Pakistan threatened the Islamic Republic of Iran with “serious consequences” on Wednesday after Iran fired missiles and drones into the country that it claimed were aimed at militant bases near the border.
Pakistan threatened the Islamic Republic of Iran with “serious consequences” on Wednesday after Iran fired missiles and drones into the country that it claimed were aimed at militant bases near the border.
 
The United States and Israel have to target Iran if either hopes to curb terrorism that plagues the Middle East, according to Knesset member and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
The United States and Israel have to target Iran if either hopes to curb terrorism that plagues the Middle East, according to Knesset member and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
 
Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and the backers of the terrorist group Hezbollah in Lebanon, is reportedly speeding up its transfer of precision weapons to Hezbollah as Israel is rumored to be preparing for a war to protect itself in the north.
Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and the backers of the terrorist group Hezbollah in Lebanon, is reportedly speeding up its transfer of precision weapons to Hezbollah as Israel is rumored to be preparing for a war to protect itself in the north.
 
Best-selling author and political commentator Douglas Murray published a column on Friday in The New York Post in which he outlined the way Hamas uses children and the elderly as tools in their war against Israel.
Best-selling author and political commentator Douglas Murray published a column on Friday in The New York Post in which he outlined the way Hamas uses children and the elderly as tools in their war against Israel.
 
Former President Donald Trump laid out his foreign policy differences with President Joe Biden Wednesday, blasting his political rival for allowing Iran to “get rich” under his watch.
Former President Donald Trump laid out his foreign policy differences with President Joe Biden Wednesday, blasting his political rival for allowing Iran to “get rich” under his watch.
 
A bipartisan majority in the Democrat-led Senate rebuffed on Tuesday a measure brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) seeking a report on Israel‘s fight against Hamas following the group’s terrorist attacks in October.
A bipartisan majority in the Democrat-led Senate rebuffed on Tuesday a measure brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) seeking a report on Israel‘s fight against Hamas following the group’s terrorist attacks in October.
 
Mia Schem, a 21-year-old Israeli-French woman who was abducted by Hamas on October 7, opened up about the “holocaust” she experienced during her 54 days in captivity in Gaza, saying, “Everyone over there is a terrorist.”
Mia Schem, a 21-year-old Israeli-French woman who was abducted by Hamas on October 7, opened up about the “holocaust” she experienced during her 54 days in captivity in Gaza, saying, “Everyone over there is a terrorist.”
 
A new royal biography about King CharlesIII revealed the “last pieces of unfinished business” left by the late-Queen Elizabeth II before her death in September 2022.
A new royal biography about King CharlesIII revealed the “last pieces of unfinished business” left by the late-Queen Elizabeth II before her death in September 2022.
 
On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) confirmed that U.S. Navy Forces seized a sailing ship on January 11 that was conducting illegal transport of advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply the terrorist Houthi forces in Yemen.
On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) confirmed that U.S. Navy Forces seized a sailing ship on January 11 that was conducting illegal transport of advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply the terrorist Houthi forces in Yemen.
 
The Shell oil company, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has announced it is suspending all shipments through the Red Sea indefinitely because of the attacks from the terrorist Houthis from Yemen.
The Shell oil company, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has announced it is suspending all shipments through the Red Sea indefinitely because of the attacks from the terrorist Houthis from Yemen.
 
Iran and Hamas are suddenly arguing with each other
 
Activist Mohammed El-Kurd earned cheers and applause from a crowd of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in London on Saturday, when he called to “normalize massacres as the status quo” during a speech condemning Israel and Zionism.
Activist Mohammed El-Kurd earned cheers and applause from a crowd of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in London on Saturday, when he called to “normalize massacres as the status quo” during a speech condemning Israel and Zionism.
 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) inside Gaza on Christmas as they continue to battle the Hamas terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) inside Gaza on Christmas as they continue to battle the Hamas terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre.
 
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched ballistic missiles late on Monday night that landed near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq.
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched ballistic missiles late on Monday night that landed near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq.
 
The Islamic Republic of Iran threatened over the weekend to close off the Mediterranean Sea if the West continues to support Israel in its war against the Hamas terrorist organization.
The Islamic Republic of Iran threatened over the weekend to close off the Mediterranean Sea if the West continues to support Israel in its war against the Hamas terrorist organization.
 
Italian lawmakers are introducing legislation which would discipline teachers who ban Christian Nativity scenes from classrooms in the name of cultural sensitivity.
Italian lawmakers are introducing legislation which would discipline teachers who ban Christian Nativity scenes from classrooms in the name of cultural sensitivity.
 
Taiwanese voters sent a clear political message to communist China late last week by electing Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to become the island nation’s next president.
Taiwanese voters sent a clear political message to communist China late last week by electing Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to become the island nation’s next president.
 
Law enforcement officials in Germany and Austria arrested multiple suspected Islamic terrorists this week who were allegedly planning terrorist attacks on Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
Law enforcement officials in Germany and Austria arrested multiple suspected Islamic terrorists this week who were allegedly planning terrorist attacks on Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
 
Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden to his face last month that China is going to take over Taiwan and that there was nothing the U.S. could do to stop it.
Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden to his face last month that China is going to take over Taiwan and that there was nothing the U.S. could do to stop it.
 
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