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December 17

Israeli minister says 'writing was on the wall' before Bondi Beach terror attack

Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister of diaspora affairs, said Australian officials ignored warning signs as antisemitism increased in the country.

December 17

Wild viral video shows blood-red scenes covering island after rainstorm

Heavy rainfall on Hormuz Island created blood-red runoff as iron oxide soil washes into coastal waters, and it was captured in stunning viral blood-red footage.

December 17

Wild video shows how ‘blood rain’ turns Iranian island red

Viral video reveals the crimson terrain after an overnight rainstorm on Iran's Hormuz Island. (@mohsen_fitsaz via Storyful)

December 17

Trump attends Dover Air Force Base transfer as remains of Iowa Guardsmen killed in Syria return home

President Donald Trump joins military officials at Dover Air Force Base in Kent County, Delaware, for the solemn transfer of two U.S. soldiers killed in ISIS ambush in Syria.

December 17

Trump, Iowa officials salute dignified transfer of slain soldiers and interpreter

President Donald Trump attends the dignified transfer of two Iowa National Guardsmen and an interpreter killed in Syria.

December 17

Putin derides European leaders as he insists Russia's war goals in Ukraine will be met by force or diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Russia's Ukraine war goals will be achieved through negotiations or military force with diplomatic efforts.

December 17

Yemen separatist forces seize key oil region, urge US to partner against Iran-backed Houthis

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council claims control of government-held territory, positioning itself as America's key partner against Iran-backed Houthis.

December 17

Global wave of terror plots sparks new alarms over the West’s growing vulnerability

Terrorist attacks on Hanukkah celebration in Sydney and foiled Christmas market plot in Germany spark growing fears of rising extremist violence worldwide.

December 17

Ukraine says it carried out first-ever underwater drone strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk

Ukrainian "Sub Sea Baby" drones critically damage Russian submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles in Novorossiysk, the Security Service said.

December 17

Policy group praises Trump’s 100 global wins since taking office, from cartel crackdowns to peace deals

Analysis reveals President Donald Trump's "peace through strength" strategy reshaping global relations with Venezuela operations, Middle East diplomacy and alliances.