Biblical Year 5786

January 9, 2026

Russia Used New Oreshnik Ballistic Missile in Major Attack on Ukraine

Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a large-scale overnight attack, officials said Friday, killing at least four people. For only the second time, it used a new ballistic missile that it says flies at 10 times the speed of sound and is unstoppable.

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Netanyahu signals Israel may phase out US military aid

In an interview with The Economist, PM Netanyahu vows to secure Israel’s future, restore its global standing, fight “propaganda," reassess US aid, and confront threats from Iran.

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January 8, 2026

Iran’s army chief warns Trump: Do not interfere in our internal unrest

Iran’s army chief warns President Trump not to interfere in the country’s internal affairs, claiming that the “enemy" is behind the violent unrest.

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Two killed in Salt Lake City church shooting, suspect still at large

Two people killed and several injured in a shooting at church in Salt Lake City. Suspect flees, a manhunt is underway.

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Trump to launch second phase of ceasefire next week

The US president will announce the establishment of a "Peace Council" as part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The council's envoy will be Nikolay Mladenov.

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January 6, 2026

Israeli and Syrian officials to sit down in Paris

French sources say talks will open Tuesday under US mediation, focusing on reviving the 1974 disengagement accord and Israeli withdrawal, Asharq al-Awsat reports.

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6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Story by Anthony Trotter

Multiple earthquakes, including one at 6.2 magnitude, struck western Japan late Tuesday morning local time, centered in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori Prefecture.

The initial quake hit at 10:18 a.m. JST, magnitude 6.2, at a depth of about 6 miles, registering upper 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale. A second tremor followed shortly after, magnitude 5.1, registering lower 5. Long, swaying motion was widely reported, with additional aftershocks continuing through late morning.

Japan’s Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no tsunami risk, but warns that earthquakes up to upper-5 intensity could continue for about a week, with the highest risk in the next two to three days.

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January 5, 2026

Report: Khamenei preparing to flee to Moscow if forces desert

Western intelligence report says Ayatollah Khamenei has a secret plan to flee Tehran with close aides if Iran’s security forces falter, as nationwide protests and economic unrest intensify.

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Hezbollah violates ceasefire, IDF eliminates terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists attempting to rebuild terror group's infrastructure in southern Lebanon, in violation of ceasefire agreement.

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