Israel preparing blitz on 'isolated & weak' Iran's nuke bases after wiping out Assad's military in wave of 480 strikes - Israel believes Iran is more desperate than ever to build a nuclear bomb www.the-sun.com/news/13085654/israel-preparing-strikes-irans-nuclear-bases/ Iran has new drone ship in Persian Gulf thehill.com/policy/defense/5038942-iran-persian-gulf-drone-ship/?tbref=hp Amid rolling blackouts in Iran, some blame power-intensive cryptocurrency mining - Government won't publicly connect bitcoin mining to energy problems, but cheap electricity, plus possible IRGC involvement to fund terror groups, makes country hotbed for crypto Russia Begins Packing Up Military Equipment in Syria, Satellite Images Show Russia Negotiating with Syrian Jihadi Rebels to Keep Military Bases Turkey says Damascus embassy to be 'operational' Saturday www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/turkey-says-damascus-embassy-to-be-operational-saturday/ Syrian rebel chief says working with international groups to secure chemical sites Chemical weapons watchdog warns against strikes on Syria's stockpiles - Raids could cause contamination, harm evidence in ongoing investigations, says OPCW chief Fernando Arias, after Israel attacked stockpiles to keep them out of extremists' hands www.timesofisrael.com/chemical-weapons-watchdog-warns-against-strikes-on-syrias-stockpiles/ Netanyahu to top Biden aide: Israel must protect itself from 'any threat' from Syria Katz says IDF troops will stay atop Syrian side of Mount Hermon during winter months - As Syrians celebrate first Friday since Assad's downfall, US and Turkey agree to keep ensuring Islamic State won't 'rear its head again,' amid international gestures to rebel leader China Urges 'Stability' in Syria as Victorious Uyghur Rebels Threaten Xi www.newsweek.com/china-urges-stability-syria-uyghur-rebels-1999575 Pope Francis calls on new Syria rulers to stabilize the country, seek national unity as former jihadist takes helm Syrian clerics in former Assad stronghold call for national unity, democracy Damascus streets erupt in celebration as Syrians mark end of Assad dynasty - Thousands gathered for the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad fled on Sunday, now named 'freedom day' Commentary: Bashar al-Assad is gone. Will the next tyrants please stand up? www.christianpost.com/voices/bashar-al-assad-is-gone-will-the-next-tyrants-please-stand-up.html 'Moderate' Rebels Destroy and Desecrate Assad Family Tomb www.westernjournal.com/moderate-rebels-destroy-desecrate-assad-family-tomb/ Rebel Group's Terrorist Label Could Hinder Efforts to Aid Syria dnyuz.com/2024/12/12/rebel-groups-terrorist-label-could-hinder-efforts-to-aid-syria/ Syria Faces Crisis and Gaza Heads toward Famine, World Food Program Official Says www.newsmax.com/globaltalk/syria-gaza-world-food-program/2024/12/12/id/1191485/ 6 Syrian Druze Villages Asking to Be Annexed by Israel UK, Japan and China ease travel warnings to Israel amid ceasefire with Hezbollah IDF intercepts two rockets from central Gaza that triggered sirens in Ashkelon North Gaza Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hit With Evacuation Order dnyuz.com/2024/12/13/north-gaza-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-hit-with-evacuation-order/ Sullivan: Hamas has refused to provide names of hostages it's holding www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-13-2024/ Trump Brings Hope to Family Members of Hamas Hostages: 'New Chief in Town' www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/12/13/exclusive-trump-brings-hope-family-members-hamas-hostages/ In Turkey, Blinken reports 'encouraging signs' Gaza hostage-truce deal is possible China and Egypt agree on need to promote peace in Middle East www.reuters.com/world/china-egypt-agree-need-promote-peace-middle-east-2024-12-13/ Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast Biden never weighed punishing Israel at Security Council, deputy US envoy to UN says www.jns.org/biden-never-weighed-punishing-israel-at-security-council-deputy-us-envoy-to-un-says/ Israel takes down illegal Palestinian structures in Gush Etzion reserve - For the first time since Oslo, the Civil Administration enforced the law against illegal construction inside a nature reserve in Judea and Samaria www.jns.org/israel-takes-down-illegal-palestinian-structures-in-gush-etzion-reserve/ Dutch Populist Wilders Awarded by Israel's Knesset, Warns 'If Israel Falls, the West Will Be Next' Activist arrested over 'Free Palestine' sticker on memorial for soldier killed Oct. 7 California apologizes for allowing 'LOLOCT7' license plate mocking Hamas onslaught TNT Sports apologises after sharing tweet from anti-Israel account Switzerland Eyes Nazi Symbols Ban Due To Surge In Anti-Semitism www.barrons.com/news/switzerland-eyes-nazi-symbols-ban-due-to-surge-in-anti-semitism-2aa17121 Greece to buy artillery systems from Israel worth over $600 million - Most of the systems will protect northeastern borders with Turkey, Aegean Sea islands; deal comes as Athens negotiates with Jerusalem for $2 billion Iron Dome-like missile defense system www.timesofisrael.com/greece-to-buy-artillery-systems-from-israel-worth-over-600-million/ Moldova declares an energy emergency over fears of Russian gas cut-off Kremlin praises Trump for criticising Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia www.yahoo.com/news/kremlin-praises-trumps-criticism-ukrainian-101039511.html Massive Overnight Airstrikes Target Ukrainian Infrastructure, Russia Says Retaliation for ATACMS Attacks Russia batters Ukraine power grid amid rising concern Putin could order ballistic missile attack this weekend Nato warns that Putin wants to 'wipe Ukraine off the map' NATO Tells Europe Get Ready For Swarms of Russian Drones, Enter Into 'Wartime Mindset' NATO's Rutte wants a return to Cold War-level military spending DOJ: 14 North Koreans Charged in $88 Million IT Fraud Scheme www.newsmax.com/newsfront/doj-north-korea-indictment/2024/12/13/id/1191605/ Stasi Germany: Imprisoned YouTuber Has to Pay $11,000 Arrest and Surveillance Costs for Criticizing Islam www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/stasi-germany-imprisoned-youtuber-has-pay-11000-arrest/ Drones Now Spotted Over US Military Bases in UK, Germany www.newsmax.com/newsfront/us-military-bases-uk-germany/2024/12/13/id/1191599/ 'Multiple' drones entered airspace at New Jersey naval station: Official abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=116763570 Chinese Balloon 2.0: Biden White House Dismisses Mystery Drone Sightings, Suggests Mistaken Identity FBI, White House find no evidence of security threat in New Jersey drone sightings www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ar-AA1vMegx Drone experts rule out US government experiment, unsure of other New Jersey drone phenomenon theories www.foxnews.com/politics/drones-new-jersey-military-experiment CNN's Miller: White House Rhetoric on Drones Is 'Political' Attempt to Keep Pressure Off Them Former GOP Governor Larry Hogan Sounds the Alarm After Personally Witnessing Dozens of Drones Over His Residence Outside DC www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/former-gop-governor-larry-hogan-sounds-alarm-after/ Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan posts eerie video of drone above home outside DC Drone mystery: New Jersey homeowners threaten to take matters into their own hands if government doesn't act NJ Mayor: Drones Should Be Taken Down, There's Refusal to Do So Even When They Go Out to Sea Trump demands government explain drone sightings or shoot them down Panic in Hillsborough: Alleged Drone Crash Sparks Massive Search Operation for 16 Hours Before Being Dismissed as a False Alarm www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/panic-hillsborough-alleged-drone-crash-sparks-massive-search/ Fire crews ordered to wear hazmat suits before approaching mystery drones after hundreds spotted over US skies www.the-sun.com/news/13088278/warning-firefighters-dont-approach-downed-drones-new-jersey/ Pilots report mysterious lights 'moving at extreme speeds' across Oregon skies as drone sightings baffle New Jersey Mystery 'Orbs' Appear To Hover Over Minnesota Sky www.newsweek.com/mystery-orbs-appear-hover-over-minnesota-sky-2000261 Poland Buying $295 Million Worth of American Sky Guardian Drones www.newsmax.com/globaltalk/poland-drones-nato/2024/12/12/id/1191384/ Switzerland plans revamp of Cold War-era nuclear bunker network www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/ar-AA1vNhok Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's fourth prime minister of 2024 www.timesofisrael.com/macron-names-centrist-ally-bayrou-as-frances-fourth-prime-minister-of-2024/ House Panel Subpoenas Biden-Harris Official Accused of 'Stonewalling' Probe into Tim Walz's China Ties Reports: Nancy Pelosi Moves to Block AOC from Top Democrat Post on House Oversight Committee Nancy Pelosi Reportedly Working Against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in House 'Slugfest' www.westernjournal.com/nancy-pelosi-reportedly-working-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-house-slugfest/ Nancy Pelosi Brags of Defying Archbishop's Communion Ban www.breitbart.com/faith/2024/12/13/nancy-pelosi-brags-defying-archbishops-communion-ban/ Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg apnews.com/article/nancy-pelosi-injury-hospital-luxembourg-d55392b1dd9ebc2af77795bb46e364ed 84-Year-Old Pelosi Breaks Hip After Nasty Fall Down the Stairs in Luxembourg www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/update-84-year-old-pelosi-breaks-hip-after/ Pelosi Cancels Rest of Her Engagements After Falling Down Stairs www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/pelosi-cancels-rest-her-engagements-after-falling-down/ 'Enough is enough': After Mitch McConnell's latest fall, MAGA calls for his retirement www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/article296949564.html White House Spox: Joe Biden 'Going to Talk with His Team' About Preemptive Pardons for Allies Whistleblower: FBI Deputy Director Abbate Told Agents to Hide Dozens of January 6 Informants from Public - Knew It Would Be "Too Embarrassing" for Agency to Tell the Truth to Americans www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/whistleblower-fbi-deputy-director-abbate-told-agents-hide/ Wisconsin Democrats Continue Their Endless Government Lawfare Attacks on President Trump's 2020 Election Integrity Attorneys and Campaign Directors MSNBC's Reid: There Was 'Lawfare Inside the Department of Justice' Under Biden, Trump Had 'Leave-Behinds' China's Xi Won't Attend Trump's Inauguration www.newsmax.com/newsfront/xi-jinping-declined-china/2024/12/13/id/1191598/ Prime Knee Bending: Jeff Bezos' Amazon Plans $1 Million Donation to Trump's Inauguration OpenAI's Altman to Donate $1M to Trump's Inaugural Fund www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/sam-altman-donald-trump-openai/2024/12/13/id/1191575/ SEC Threatens Elon Musk with Charges www.westernjournal.com/sec-threatens-elon-musk-charges/ Eric Trump Promises the 'Most Pro-Crypto President' in History dnyuz.com/2024/12/10/eric-trump-promises-the-most-pro-crypto-president-in-history/ Online Gambling Losses to Drain $1 Trillion from U.S. Pockets by 2028 Trump now says bringing down grocery prices, as he promised, will be 'very hard' abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-now-bringing-grocery-prices-promised-hard/story?id=116763207 Trump's Tariffs on Canada Could Cost 1.5 Million Americans Their Electricity gizmodo.com/trumps-tariffs-on-canada-could-cost-1-5-million-americans-their-electricity-2000538575 Massive Solar Storms Are Making Tractors Act Like They're 'Demon Possessed' - The outbursts of charged particles from the Sun are messing with complex GPS systems that are vital to modern tractors jalopnik.com/massive-solar-storms-are-making-tractors-act-like-theyr-1851720782 Scientists fear swarm of recent earthquakes means 'Big One' is coming A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Chile but there are no reports of damage apnews.com/article/chile-earthquake-magnitude-64-04b40ccb06e08be39fbc5857e2e4a667 Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 22,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/POPO/2024L131916.html Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 19,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/RUIZ/2024L130551.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/REVE/2024L131719.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/FUEG/2024L132112.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/SANTAMA/2024L132353.html Climate scientists fear they will lose their jobs under Trump's DOGE Don't eat the snow: Brown snow falls over Maine town - A paper mill malfunction led to the brown snow fox8.com/news/dont-eat-the-snow-brown-snow-falls-over-maine-town/ Texas Lt. Governor Announces Texas Will Buy All of the Dirt Cheap Border Materials Left by Biden and Will Give It Back to Donald Trump www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/2-6-20/ 'We Have the Money': TX Lt. Gov. Patrick Vows to Bid on Border Wall Materials in Biden Fire Sale Number of Migrants Crossing Darien Gap Headed to the U.S. Plummets After Trump Election The Biden Legacy: Record 3.5 Million Immigrants Awarded U.S. Citizenship Biden's Border Crisis: ICE Reports Record Number of Deportations as Non-Detention Docket Swells to 6.2 Million Trump border czar Tom Homan to prosecute mayors who impede with mass deportations Trump's deportations could shake up the restaurant industry, but Wall Street isn't worried Victims 'shocked' after Biden grants clemency to 'kids-for-cash' judge and $54 million embezzler www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/politics/joe-biden-commutations-pennsylvania-illinois/index.html Don Jr. Slams Biden for Chinese Child Porn Clemency www.newsmax.com/politics/pornography-biden-pardon/2024/12/13/id/1191607/ Former NFL star 'intentionally' gave incurable STD to multiple women, specifically targeting 'Buffalo Bills fans': Lawsuit Scott Jennings Sends Caitlin Clark a Warning About Her White Privilege 'Groveling': 'It Will Never Be Enough' Hegseth Flip Flops on Women in Combat, Gays in Military - Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, is now open to women serving in combat and gays in the military www.newsmax.com/politics/pete-hegseth-susan-collins-josh-hawley/2024/12/13/id/1191573/ Hegseth does a 180 on women and gays in combat - The Pentagon pick backtracked after conversations with Republican senators seen as potential swing votes www.politico.com/news/2024/12/13/hegseth-women-gays-military-comments-walkback-00194156 Supermodel Blasts British Fashion Council After Transgender Wins 'Model of the Year': Never Nominate Me Again Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds AG Ken Paxton sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills in Texas Louisiana reports its first probable human H5N1 case as California logs another 2 cats die from suspected bird flu traced to raw milk ktla.com/news/local-news/2-cats-die-from-possible-h5-bird-flu-in-los-angeles-county/ Scientists urge halt to research on creating synthetic "mirror" bacteria that could evade human immunity, disrupt ecosystems RFK Jr. ally filed petition to revoke FDA approval for polio vaccine www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ar-AA1vPfbB Mitch McConnell Decries 'Dangerous' Push Against Polio Vaccine After RFK Jr. Report UnitedHealth Group CEO: America's health system is poorly designed www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/business/unitedhealthcare-insurance-denials-change/index.html Americans are furious over health care. Is this an Occupy Wall Street moment? www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5224157/health-care-occupy-wall-street-moment 'A Star is Born': British Actress Jameela Jamil Glorifies Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassin Michael Moore: Health Insurance Anger '1000 Percent Justified' www.newsmax.com/newsfront/michael-moore-health-insurance-industry/2024/12/13/id/1191609/ Birth Pang Tracker Link: Thank you for posting the headlines.
