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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/

New year but no end to mourning as South Korea crash victims are identified

Washington Post Relatives of victims have set up memorials at the airport where the Jeju Air plane went down in the world’s deadliest aviation crash in six years. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/01/south-korea-jeju-air-crash-mourning/

Alawites live in fear as Syrian rebels hunt members of Assad’s regime

Washington Post Syria’s minority Alawite community is gripped by terror as reports spread of killings and disappearances under the country’s new Islamist rulers. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/01/syria-assad-alawites-hts-rebels-violence/

Australia, wary of China, prepares workforce to build nuclear subs

Washington Post Australia is investing in education to support the AUKUS nuclear submarine program amid jitters that incoming President Donald Trump could scrutinize the deal. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/29/aukus-stem-education-south-australia/

Republican congressman calls on incoming administration to target ‘The Axis of Aggressors’

Fox News As the 119th Congress prepares for an opening session on January 3rd, one Republican Congressman appeals to the incoming Trump administration to advance U.S. interests and target foreign malign actors. In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson calls on Secretary of State nominee, Senator Marco Rubio…

Israel kills Hamas commander who led heinous Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz killed in drone attack: IDF

Fox News A top Hamas commander responsible for the heinous Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz has been killed by a targeted drone strike, the Israel Defense Force (IDF) announced. Abd al-Hadi Sabah, who led the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz, which ravaged the community near the Gaza border on Oct. 7, was killed…

U.S. amplifies strikes on Yemen’s Houthis as tensions with Israel flare

Washington Post The latest round of strikes occurred as the United States and its ally Israel struggle to halt a campaign of regional assaults by Yemen’s Houthi militants. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/12/31/us-strikes-houthis-yemen-israel/

Migrants accused of killing Mexican border agent after he asked for their IDs: officials

Fox News Three suspected migrants were arrested Monday for allegedly killing a Mexican immigration agent who had asked to see their identification documents, Mexican officials say. The migrants — two from Venezuela and one from Colombia — were arrested hours after an alleged attack on the agent, who was found earlier in the day with no signs…

At least 66 people die after a truck plunges into a river in southern Ethiopia

Fox News At least 66 people have died after a truck plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia, a hospital director said Monday. The accident took place Sunday when an old, overcrowded truck that was contracted by wedding guests fell off the Gelan Bridge, where villagers said traffic crashes have happened before. IN ETHIOPIA, AT…