Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced that she is abdicating her position in the new year after nearly 52 years on the throne. During her New Year’s Eve speech, Margrethe II, 86, said that she plans to step down on Jan. 14. The date marks the anniversary of her own ascension…

A German cardinal in the Catholic Church remarked that Pope Benedict would never have approved Pope Francis’ recent edict allowing priests to bless people in same-sex relationships.Cardinal Gerhard Mueller made the comment to Reuters while attending an event marking the one-year anniversary of Pope Benedict’s death on Sunday. “It never would…

JERUSALEM — It’s been a busy last few weeks for Israeli troops battling Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. In addition to uncovering large caches of munitions and complex tunnel networks snaking beneath hospitals, U.N. facilities and schools, soldiers have located the luxury residential complexes that until recently were home to some…

Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised the reunification of Taiwan with mainland China during his year-end address on Sunday.Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, and Taiwanese voters are set to participate in the island’s elections on Jan. 13. Xi has repeatedly affirmed China’s stance that Taiwan is a part of…

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un declared that his nation will develop more nuclear materials and launch three more military satellites in 2024.North Korean state media reported the leader’s New Year’s resolution on Saturday, adding that he is also seeking to develop more advanced attack drones. Kim made the comments…

Mexico will launch its first lunar mission next month, a historic step for the country and Latin America as a whole, according to officials. “This project will make history and is the first of its kind in Latin America, which elevates the name of our country, confirming once again that Mexican…

Have you ever experienced that overwhelming feeling when you have a mountain of work to do but not enough time? It’s a common predicament faced by many students, professionals, and even homemakers. But what if there’s a technique that could help you maximize your productivity and do more with your…

American forces stationed around the globe had a busy year in 2023, deploying to numerous countries to reassure allies and continuing the decades-long fight against international terrorism.The year kicked off with a major military drill in Israel, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) partnering for…

The Biden administration experienced a tumultuous 2023 that saw the U.S. backing two foreign conflicts while China started to push for a new world order. But it wasn’t all a disaster, according to some analysts. Joel Rubin, a former State Department official, summed up the past 12 months as “a really…

JERUSALEM – The Hamas movement intensified its campaign of terrorism targeting American interests, declaring in a chilling December announcement that more violence is warranted against the U.S. after the jihadi group murdered over 30 Americans and over a thousand Israelis on the October 7 massacre in Israel.Earlier this month Sami…