Month: December 2025

The Pope Praises Turkey as a ‘Model of Coexistence’

Meanwhile, the Christian population has fallen from roughly 20% in 1915 to less than 0.3% today as a result of violence and state policies aimed at creating a homogenous Sunni Turkish-Muslim nation.

Eurovision Budget Under Pressure After Countries Pull Out Over Israel

Eurovision Budget Under Pressure After Countries Pull Out Over Israel

Without Spanish and Dutch participation—and funding—the event faces a significant drop in revenue.

December 6, 2025
IAEA: Chernobyl Shelter in Need of Immediate Renovation

IAEA: Chernobyl Shelter in Need of Immediate Renovation

The shell covering the nuclear power plant has lost protective capabilities, the agency said.

December 6, 2025
Russian Strikes Hit Rail Hub Near Kyiv

Russian Strikes Hit Rail Hub Near Kyiv

Critical energy and transport infrastructure targeted in intensified attacks, Ukraine says.

December 6, 2025
Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

EU Countries Call for Reduction in ‘Solidarity Obligations’

EU Countries Call for Reduction in ‘Solidarity Obligations’

Several member states oppose a plan for countries facing the most migration pressure to resettle at least 30,000 people a year starting in 2026.

December 6, 2025
Keir Starmer: Dead Man Walking

Keir Starmer: Dead Man Walking

If it’s true that the ‘grown-ups are back in charge,’ then they’re the same kind we always seem to get: self-serving, corrupt, lying bar stewards.

December 6, 2025
“The West talks about protecting Christians but collaborates with the forces driving us out”—Syriac Human Rights Advocate <strong>Metin Rhawi</strong>

“The West talks about protecting Christians but collaborates with the forces driving us out”—Syriac Human Rights Advocate <strong>Metin Rhawi</strong>

“When you support forces that destroy democracy abroad, those forces ultimately influence democracy at home.”

December 6, 2025
Virtue and Defiance Can Stir Even the Darkest Ideologues

Virtue and Defiance Can Stir Even the Darkest Ideologues

The martyred young risked and ultimately accepted death to defend a culture that they believed was worth the sacrifice.

December 6, 2025
Mystery Drones Near Zelensky’s Aircraft During Dublin Visit

Mystery Drones Near Zelensky’s Aircraft During Dublin Visit

Several military-style UAVs were spotted by an Irish navy ship operating close to the flight path of Zelensky’s plane.

December 5, 2025
Washington Criticises EU Over €120m Fine for X

Washington Criticises EU Over €120m Fine for X

Marco Rubio described the European Commission’s penalty as “an attack on all American tech platforms.”

December 5, 2025
Austria: More Nurseries Dropping St. Nicholas Day Due to “Educational” Concerns

Austria: More Nurseries Dropping St. Nicholas Day Due to “Educational” Concerns

“Saint Nicholas, Saint Martin’s Day, and Christmas are an integral part of our culture and identity,” complained a provincial councillor.

December 5, 2025
Sweden Ends African Aid To Boost Ukraine Funds

Sweden Ends African Aid To Boost Ukraine Funds

The Stockholm government is halting African development payments in favour of increased support for Kyiv.

December 5, 2025