World News – Page 112 – Prologue Journal

Live Briefing: Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera

Washington Post The Palestinian Authority suspended the Al Jazeera news channel from working in the West Bank, citing unspecified breaches of “laws and regulations.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/02/israel-hamas-war-news-syria-gaza-palestine/

New Zealand police officer killed in New Year’s Day vehicle attack, another injured

Fox News A driver ran down two New Zealand police officers as they patrolled on foot in the early hours of New Year’s Day, killing one and seriously injuring the other, the country’s police chief said. The attack jolted a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare. Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming…

In the colossus of beef, Argentines are increasingly turning to pork

Washington Post Grill-obsessed Argentines, facing inflation and economic shock therapy, consumed less beef in 2024 per capita than at any point in the past century. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/02/argentina-pork-beef-inflation-meat-economy/

Christians increasingly persecuted worldwide as ‘modern and historical factors converge’

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Reports for years have indicated that religious intolerance is on the rise around the globe in the face of increasing authoritarian rule and the continued spread of Islamic extremism, but a report released Thursday indicates that Christianity, above all others, is taking the biggest hit. “The world is seeing an increasing push…

What to Know About ISIS Terror Attacks

New York Times The group whose flag was found after a New Orleans truck-ramming attack has never stopped orchestrating and inspiring acts of terror. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/what-to-know-about-the-islamic-state.html

Israel launches strikes on Gaza at turn of year

Washington Post At least 13 people died in strikes across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of 2025, local health and civil defense officials said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/01/israel-gaza-strikes-new-year-2025/

Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common

New York Times A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/vehicle-ramming-attacks.html

China’s Xi addresses economic challenges, threatens Taiwan in New Year speech

Washington Post The Chinese leader projected confidence amid Beijing’s economic struggles and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, set to take a hard line on China. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/01/xi-speech-china-economy-trump-taiwan/

Global rise in antisemitism leaves Jewish community isolated, rabbi says world at ‘a tipping point’

Fox News The escalation of antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 terror massacre in Israel has paved the way for attacks on Jewish communities around the world. For the duration of the past year, schools, community centers and houses of worship have faced threats, intimidation and physical violence. Rabbi Moshe Hauer,…

Russia’s gas supply to Europe halted after Ukraine transit deal expires

Washington Post Ukraine, which had allowed Russian oil and gas to cross its territory to serve Europe while fighting Moscow’s invasion since 2022, refused to renew the deal. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/01/russia-gas-flow-europe-cut-ukraine/