China announced on Monday that it plans to drop a mandate requiring all inbound travelers from abroad to quarantine, beginning on Jan. 8, according to reports. The Associated Press reported that the announcement was made by the National Health Commission as the latest effort to ease China’s measures to control …
Read More »Ukraine open to February peace summit at United Nations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Monday that his country wants to hold a peace summit at the United Nations by the end of February but that Russia should first face a war crimes tribunal in an international court. “Every war ends in a diplomatic way. Every war ends as …
Read More »At least 17 dead, 93 injured from heavy snow in Japan
At least 17 people in Japan are dead and 93 have been injured as a result of heavy snow. The numbers were from Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency Monday morning. They were up from 11 dead on Saturday. Officials warned residents to exercise caution while removing snow from their …
Read More »Holy Land fight: Israeli lawmakers condemn EU’s ‘illegal’ actions on biblical land
JERUSALEM—In a blistering letter sent to three top European Union officials, 40 members of Israel’s parliament, Knesset, accused the European body of working against the Jewish state in connection with a leaked EU document showing how it is seeking to illegally carve out territory for the creation of a Palestinian state. …
Read More »China sends 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours
China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a U.S. annual defense spending bill. China’s military harassment of Taiwan, which it claims is its …
Read More »Dog in England sets house on fire after turning on hairdryer
A dog in England is believed to have caused a house fire after accidentally turning on a hairdryer, according to fire officials. A woman returned home on Christmas Eve to find her home in Hockley, Essex, filled with smoke, the Essex Fire Service said in a press release. Firefighters arrived …
Read More »Russia launches missiles on Ukrainian towns on Christmas, claims Ukraine military
Russian forces continued to wage war on Ukraine over the holiday weekend, with more than 40 missiles being launched into Ukrainian towns on Christmas day, according to Ukraine’s military. According to Russian news agencies, which cited the country’s defense ministry, three Russian military personnel were killed Monday by falling wreckage …
Read More »South Korea fires warning shots, scrambles aircraft after North Korean drones cross border
The South Korean military fired warning shots and scrambled aircraft after North Korean drones entered its airspace for the first time in five years on Monday, the Associated Press reported. This comes days after the North test-launched two ballistic missiles. South Korea’s Defense Ministry said several North Korean drones were …
Read More »Putin claims Russia is ready to negotiate; Ukraine accuses Kremlin of trying to avoid responsibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed in an interview with state television on Sunday that Moscow wants to negotiate, even as Ukrainian cities were hit with a barrage of missiles over the Christmas weekend. “We are ready to negotiate with everyone involved about acceptable solutions, but that is up to them …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth II’s former chaplain explains ‘purpose and hope’ of Christmas amid suffering
Gavin Ashenden, who served as the chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II from 2008 to 2017, recounted during an interview with Fox News Digital why he believes Christmas offers special hope to those who are suffering. “I would say that Christmas can be a time of year when people are under …
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