International

A federal grand jury has indicted Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, a former Pittsburgh resident and dual citizen of the United States and Ireland, on charges of attempting to support Hezbollah, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), and making false statements regarding international terrorism.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an unofficial visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday, joining a growing list of foreign leaders meeting with Trump as he prepares for his second term in office.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) shared alarming new details on Friday regarding the explosion earlier this week at Trump Hotel Las Vegas.

U-Haul released data from one-way moves of 2024, finding that several of the states with the greatest number of incoming residents are Republican-led.

NBC News justice and intelligence correspondent Ken Dilanian discussed growing concerns regarding ISIS-inspired radicals and far-right extremism during a report on the deadly New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. The attack, which took place on Bourbon Street, killed 15 and injured at least 30. Dilanian highlighted the increasing risks associated with terrorist threats, especially in the wake of global tensions, including the controversy surrounding the war in Gaza.

The 2025 Global Persecution Index reported that numerous countries have increased their hostility toward Christians.

A tragic explosion near the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning left one person dead and seven others injured.

Israel’s population surpassed the 10 million mark in 2024, according to the nation’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). As of December 31, 2024, the population reached approximately 10.027 million, marking a significant milestone for the country.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) stated on Newsmax’s Newsline that Russia could be defeated within a year if properly isolated and if Ukraine is sufficiently armed. McCormick expressed confidence in President-Elect Donald Trump’s ability to broker a resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite reported resistance from the Kremlin to Trump’s proposed peace plan.

In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted China's resilience and confidence while acknowledging the challenges posed by global uncertainties. Xi's speech, delivered ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasized the strength of China's economy, noting its ability to overcome obstacles despite external pressures and the ongoing need for economic transformation.