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Columbian President Backs Down After Trump Threats
Columbian President Backs Down After Trump Threats
Sunday, January 26, 2025

A significant diplomatic clash unfolded over the weekend when Colombia rejected two planes carrying illegal immigrants from the United States. In response, U.S. President Trump threatened severe retaliatory actions. Moments after Trump made the announcement, Colombian President Gustavo Petro took action, using his own presidential plane to facilitate the “dignified return of Colombian nationals” to their home country.

CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated at Wuhan Lab
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated at Wuhan Lab
Sunday, January 26, 2025

The COVID-19 virus “more likely” originated from a research lab in China, the CIA now says, though it has “low confidence” in its determination.

New Bill Would End Federally Funded Transgender Surgeries, Hormones for Minors
New Bill Would End Federally Funded Transgender Surgeries, Hormones for Minors
Sunday, January 26, 2025

Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would block Medicaid from paying for gender transition drugs and surgeries for minors.

Belarus President ‘Wins’ Reelection While American Is Freed (Worthy News Focus)
Belarus President ‘Wins’ Reelection While American Is Freed (Worthy News Focus)
Sunday, January 26, 2025

Europe’s longest-serving leader, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, clinched his seventh straight election victory on Sunday and ordered the release of an American woman who had been held in the autocratically-ruled nation.

Israel Confirms Release of Four Female Soldiers By Hamas
Israel Confirms Release of Four Female Soldiers By Hamas
Saturday, January 25, 2025

Israel has confirmed the return of four female Israeli soldiers who were held as hostages by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2022.

Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defense Secretary While Trump Tours LA
Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defense Secretary While Trump Tours LA
Saturday, January 25, 2025

The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a nail-biting-vote following fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans toward him after allegations of misconduct.

Trump Orders Release of Classified Files on JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassinations
Trump Orders Release of Classified Files on JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassinations
Thursday, January 23, 2025

U.S. President Trump issued an executive order to declassify all records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday.

Israel to Stay in Southern Lebanon After Deadline Citing Hezbollah Violations
Israel to Stay in Southern Lebanon After Deadline Citing Hezbollah Violations
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Israel has asked the U.S. for 30 more days to complete its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, just days before the 60-day ceasefire deadline with Hezbollah. While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will remain beyond day 60, the length of their stay is unclear. The situation was discussed by Israel’s defense officials and government on Thursday. This Sunday marks 60 days since the ceasefire began on November 27.

Cuba: Pastor Released After 3.5 Years in Jail for Protesting Rights Violations
Cuba: Pastor Released After 3.5 Years in Jail for Protesting Rights Violations
Thursday, January 23, 2025

A pastor who was tortured and imprisoned in Cuba for protesting the government’s violation of human rights was released last week after serving three and half years in jail, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Communist Cuba ranks 26 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Iran Sees Dramatic Increase in Prison Terms for Christians
Iran Sees Dramatic Increase in Prison Terms for Christians
Thursday, January 23, 2025

A new annual report by the Article 18 Iranian persecution watchdog a dramatic increase in the number and length of prison terms handed to Christians in the Islamic Republic of Iran last year compared to 2023.