Hamas releases 4 Israeli female soldiers captured on October 7, 2023, as part of Gaza truce deal Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire holds Masked Hamas gunmen parade Israeli women in 'cynical' hostage handover - Four young soldiers appeared on stage in Gaza City, smiling and waving to a crowd brandishing rifles and grenade launchers www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/25/masked-hamas-gunmen-parade-israeli-women-cynical-hostage/ 'Unfazed': Freed hostages say they knew they had to project strength at Hamas handover Parades in West Bank, chants in Gaza, Hamas flags in East Jerusalem as terrorists freed www.timesofisrael.com/crowds-in-ramallah-celebrate-as-israel-frees-200-palestinian-prisoners/ PA president calls to congratulate Palestinian terrorist released in Gaza deal IDF spokesman: Hamas violated deal by failing to free all female civilians first; 'grave concern' for Bibas family Israel bars Palestinians from returning to north Gaza in row over hostage Arbel Yehud PM's office says 'significant efforts' being made to address Hamas violations US: 'Critical' for Gaza Ceasefire Implementation to Continue www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/trump-administration-israel-hamas/2025/01/25/id/1196517/ Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees and floats plan to 'just clean out' Gaza apnews.com/article/trump-biden-israel-bomb-gaza-hamas-war-023b36984c6116c128b5e47f117bba2a Ben Gvir lauds Trump's suggestion to move Gazans: 'Promote emigration now!' Trump releases thousands of one-ton bomb shipments frozen by Biden to Israel, official says www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-839213 Hamas has reportedly recruited up to 15,000 new terrorists since Oct. 7 'If Hamas survives, peace will be difficult,' says Middle East expert www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839118 IAF strikes terror cell within vehicle in Jenin during counterterrorism operation www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-839115 PA says toddler killed by Israeli fire in West Bank; IDF: investigating incident Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon expires, but troops will stay www.bbc.com/news/articles/czeprnw4repo New Leaders in Lebanon Face Test as Israel Is Poised to Keep Troops There www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/world/middleeast/lebanon-israel-hezbollah.html IDF warns Lebanese against return to border villages as it prepares to extend stay 'We don't know what will happen': northern Israeli town holds breath as Lebanon ceasefire to end Lebanese media: IDF fire injures several as residents try to return to southern villages Court rejects Netanyahu's request to testify just once in his trial next week, shortens duration of hearings instead Maersk: Red Sea Still Too Dangerous for Shipping Due to Houthi Terrorism Yemen's Houthis unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says www.timesofisrael.com/yemens-houthis-unilaterally-release-153-war-detainees-red-cross-says/ Syria's Jihadi Rulers Use Islamic Law to Rebuild Police Force www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/01/24/syrias-jihadi-rulers-use-islamic-law-rebuild-police-force/ Qatar's growing influence raises critical questions about regional power dynamics - opinion www.jpost.com/opinion/article-838766?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share Iran's supreme leader forced to wear flak jacket as fears of existential threat grow - Proxy forces across Middle East told to avoid provocative actions following Donald Trump's return to White House www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/25/iran-supreme-leader-flak-jacket-existential-threat/ Iranian Christians faced sixfold increase in prison sentences in 2024: report www.christianpost.com/news/iranian-christians-face-sixfold-increase-in-prison-sentences.html Sudanese authorities arrest, torture 7 displaced Christians www.christianpost.com/news/sudanese-authorities-arrest-torture-7-displaced-christians.html Some 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma www.cnn.com/2025/01/25/africa/un-peacekeepers-drc-congo-m23-afr-intl-latam/index.html Congo severs ties with Rwanda as eastern conflict escalates www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-repels-overnight-rebel-advance-goma-city-say-sources-2025-01-25/ Rwandan army 'ready to invade DRC' and help rebels seize city - Intelligence sources suggest battle for Congolese regional capital Goma is imminent before UN crisis talks on Sunday UN Security Council to Meet Sunday on Congo Violence www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/un-security-council-congo/2025/01/25/id/1196518/ North Korea says it tested cruise missile system and vows 'toughest' response to US apnews.com/article/north-korea-missile-trump-kim-3b2178272613b8e623c5dcdb6834ae6e Taliban Defies Trump: Will Keep $7 Billion in Military Gear Left in Afghanistan by Joe Biden During Bungled Withdrawal www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/taliban-defies-trump-will-keep-7-billion-military/ Rubio demands answers with 2 more Americans reportedly held by Taliban - Secretary of state says, 'If true, we will have to immediately place a very big bounty on their top leaders' www.foxnews.com/world/rubio-demands-answers-2-more-americans-reportedly-held-taliban Venezuela's Maduro Says He Is Preparing for 'Armed Struggle' in the Trump Era Movement grows to put Trump's face on Mount Rushmore alongside Lincoln, Washington: 'What are we waiting for?' In Las Vegas speech, Trump floats eliminating federal income tax 'if the tariffs work out' - "Years ago, 1870 to 1913, we didn't have an income tax. What we had is tariffs," Trump says Trump: I Will Be 'Working with Congress' to Pass a Bill for 'Massive' Tax Cuts, No Taxes on Tips 'Which time were you lying?': The great CEO flip-flop over Donald Trump hits Davos You're Fired: President Donald Trump Puts 17 Inspectors General Out of a Job Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies apnews.com/article/trump-inspectors-general-fired-congress-unlawful-4e8bc57e132c3f9a7f1c2a3754359993 Trump Ousts Biden's Acting Director for National Intelligence Ahead of Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation Hearing www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/just-trump-ousts-bidens-acting-director-national-intelligence/ Trump ditches acting DNI Stacey Dixon after rumors she was trying to derail Tulsi Gabbard's appointment Kristi Noem Confirmed to Lead Department of Homeland Security Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanks Jesus as 'Lord and Savior' in swearing-in ceremony www.christianpost.com/news/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-thanks-jesus-as-lord-and-savior.html Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct 'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth gets sworn in as US Defense Secretary www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-839223 Hegseth to troops after he's sworn-in to lead Pentagon: 'I will always have your back' Pete Hegseth Appointment Sparks Military Fury: 'Beyond Stupid' www.newsweek.com/pete-hegseth-appointment-sparks-military-fury-1984955 Attempt to Impeach Trump Already Underway www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/attempt-to-impeach-trump-already-underway/ar-AA1xQOeQ House GOP lawmakers introduce bill to rename Dulles Airport after Donald Trump - Democrats panned the bill as "ridiculous" and an attempt by Republicans to "suck up" to Trump MSNBC Hosts May Be Called To Testify In Major Defamation Lawsuit conservativebrief.com/msnbc-court-89018/?utm_source=CB&utm_medium=DJD Trump in talks to have Oracle, US investors take control of TikTok: report Maher: Tech Leaders Were Driven to Trump by 'Exclusionary' Part of Left www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/future-world-depends-it-elon-musk-speaks-afd/ Donald Trump's 'Ice Maiden' chief of staff freezes Elon Musk out of West Wing The decade-old feud driving a wedge between Musk and Trump - Proximity of ChatGPT founder Sam Altman to the new president is unsettling America's 'first buddy' www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/25/decade-old-feud-driving-wedge-between-musk-and-trump/ Trump's AI 'declaration' reminiscent of JFK pledge to put a man on the moon: Former White House IT official Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists apnews.com/article/paul-mccartney-ai-copyright-warning-b260a4c6f0fdf732fb4994cdeb1710a4 Northeast drone sightings surge again after FAA lifts restrictions nypost.com/2025/01/25/us-news/northeast-drone-sightings-surge-again-after-faa-limits-lifted/ Large fireball over Spain shines as bright as the Moon watchers.news/2025/01/25/large-fireball-over-spain-shines-as-bright-as-the-moon/ 6 planets aligning in night sky will get even better in February 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Port-Vila, Vanuatu earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000pme3/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Yujing, Taiwan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000pmct/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Yujing, Taiwan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000pmaf/executive Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/POPO/2025A260406.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/FUEG/2025A251835.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/REVE/2025A252339.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANTAMA/2025A260804.html Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 12,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 12,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines erupts to 11,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2025/20250125_27202000_0047_Text.html Sakurajima volcano on Japan erupts to 11,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2025/20250125_28208001_0063_Text.html Florida beats Alaska seasonal snow after Gulf Coast snowstorm Widespread flooding, 180,000 without power as severe storm hits Sao Paulo, Brazil Flood Watches posted for Los Angeles wildfire burn scars as rain returns to Southern California www.foxweather.com/weather-news/los-angeles-wildfire-burn-scars-flood-watch-rain Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff www.reuters.com/world/uk/fire-ravaged-los-angeles-braces-toxic-rain-runoff-2025-01-25/ California Emergency Workers Are Battling a New and Potentially Deadly Threat: Mudslides www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/california-mudslides-rain-la-wildfires-19b56971 Californians seek recall of Gavin Newsom over 'gross mismanagement' of LA wildfires Trump Calls Out Democrat Mayor Karen Bass on Live TV Over Disgraceful Delays in Wildfire Recovery www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/trump-confronts-la-mayor-live-tv-rebuilding-delays/ Trump slams LA mayor for keeping residents from clearing fire ravaged properties quickly Experts say first week of 'Trump effect' is derailing global climate movement's 'house of cards' - Trump signed executive orders to end EV mandates, climate standards Joe Biden Potentially Faces Excommunication After Quiet Induction Into Historically Black Masonic Lodge God's comeback in Gen Z: Teens half as likely to say they are atheists Is Generation Z Coming Back to God Through Believing in Jesus Christ, or Are They Going Further Away From God to False Religions? Texas megachurch pastor retires after arrest for solicitation of prostitution at massage parlor www.christianpost.com/news/megachurch-pastor-retires-after-arrest-for-solicitation.html Montana Dems introduce bill to compel priests to report confessions involving abuse www.christianpost.com/news/montana-dems-introduce-bill-ordering-priests-to-report-confessions.html Nashville school shooter connected via social media to Wisconsin school shooter: report At Least 56 Bodies Found in Mexico Near US Border www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/mexico-border-mass-graves/2025/01/25/id/1196528/ ICE Removes Accused Child Rapist Who Illegally Entered U.S. Four Times Maher: Birthright Citizenship 'Has Been Bastardized' www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/01/25/maher-birthright-citizenship-has-been-bastardized/ Khanna: Birth Tourism Is 'Some Extreme Example' Not Worth Changing Constitution Over Illinois Gov, CPS falsely claim they blocked ICE officers from entering school - it was Secret Service responding to a threat Boston-Area Church Leader Who Harbors Illegals Says They Will Not Comply with ICE After Boston Raid www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/boston-area-church-leader-who-harbors-illegals-says/ Activists Want Grand Rapids Declared 'Sanctuary City' for Illegals as Trump Kicks Off Deportations Trump Admin Moves to Expel Biden's 'Paroled' Migrants www.newsmax.com/newsfront/trump-migrants-expel/2025/01/24/id/1196343/ Trump's first deportation flights with average of just 80 migrants cost up to $852,000 per trip www.themirror.com/news/us-news/trumps-first-deportation-flights-average-931578 Marines Land in California in Support of Trump's Border Mission Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying illegal migrants as expulsion flight operations begin ICE Taps Other Federal Agencies to Assist 'Apprehension of Illegal Aliens' House Republican introduces bill to redirect funds employing IRS auditors to instead hire more border agents With the Stroke of a Pen Trump Just Gave Us 80% More Deportation Officers - 31,000 New Badges www.westernjournal.com/stroke-pen-trump-just-gave-us-80-deportation-officers-31000-new-badges/ Mark Levin explains why there isn't constitutional basis for universal birthright citizenship www.foxnews.com/video/6367766958112 Donald Trump Shuts Down Federal Labor-Smuggling Program www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/01/25/trump-shuts-down-federal-labor-smuggling-program/ Disney Doubles Down on 'Diversity' as Trump Purges DEI from Federal Government www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/01/25/disney-doubles-down-on-dei-after-trump-executive-order/ Dirty Davos: Record Number of Female and Trans Escorts Hired at WEF Meeting, Claims Agency Trump Restores Single-Sex Jails, Transgenders Sent Back to Men's Prisons Washington State University offers free 'Queer Pole Fit' classes to offer 'inclusive' space, challenge stigmas Trump signs order to reinstate 'global gag rule' on abortion aid - Federal rule also known as 'Mexico City policy' halts US funds to overseas groups that provide abortion services www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/24/trump-order-abortion 2025 March for Life takes to the streets of DC to 'build a culture of life in the US' March for Life: Trump Promises to Investigate 'Radical Left Attacks' on Churches, Pregnancy Centers Speaker Mike Johnson at March for Life: 'Eternally Grateful' My Parents 'Ignored' Those Who Told Them to Abort How Colossal Biosciences is turning de-extinction from sci-fi to reality in Dallas Maher: People Celebrating UnitedHealth CEO's Shooting Also Push Gun Control, Complain About Microaggressions Trump DEI crackdowns lauded for bringing merit back to medicine: 'Make healthcare great again' New AI tool counters health insurance denials decided by automated algorithms www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/25/health-insurers-ai Pfizer to pay $60 million to settle claims that Biohaven paid kickbacks to doctors - DOJ alleged Biohaven paid speaking fees and for meals so doctors would prescribe a migraine drug www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2025/01/24/pfizer-kickbacks-migraine-biohaven-fraud-doctors-speakers/ C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid's Origins dnyuz.com/2025/01/25/c-i-a-now-favors-lab-leak-theory-to-explain-covids-origins/ As vaccination falters, polio back in Afghanistan, Pakistan www.dw.com/en/as-vaccination-falters-polio-back-in-afghanistan-pakistan/a-71400634 Birth Pang Tracker Link:
