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Around the World
UN Chief Seeks “Global Digital Compact” to Police the Spread of Disinformation
The secretary-general of the United Nations has unveiled a “Global Digital Compact” to police “hate and lies” about issues such as climate change.
Migrant Boat Tragedy Death Toll Rises To Hundreds; ‘No Hope Of Survivors’ (Worthy News Radio)
Greek authorities said Thursday that more than 500 migrants, including many children, were believed to have died after their overloaded fishing boat capsized and sank off southern Greece.
Ukraine Regains Control Over’ Swathes Of Territory’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has regained control over vast swathes of territory in its counteroffensive against Russian forces. The announcement comes despite Moscow claiming Ukraine's counterattack is faltering.
Record-breaking 110 million people now displaced worldwide, most refugees hosted in poorer countries
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees announced in its Global Trends Report for 2022 that a record-breaking 110 million people around the world have now been displaced because of wars, persecution, or human rights violations, the Associated Press reports. The UNHCR report was published Wednesday.
Turkey continues to oppose Sweden’s accession to NATO
Sweden is not yet able to join NATO as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday he is not satisfied the Swedish government has been too lenient in its dealing with the separatist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), AP reports. Described by Erdogan as a terror group, the PKK has fought an insurgency in Turkey, and attempted a coup in 2016.
United States to follow United Kingdom in sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine
Following a similar decision by the United Kingdom earlier this year, the US has decided to send the Ukrainian military a shipment of depleted uranium munitions that are so dense they can penetrate Russia’s tank armor and give Ukraine a significant edge in fighting the Russian invasion, Insider reports. The Biden administration had delayed sending the ammunition as it weighed concerns about the environmental and health impact of depleted uranium.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: US Pushing for ‘Small’ Iran Nuclear Deal, State Dept Denies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking Wednesday in a meeting with the Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee, said the U.S. is pushing for a "small" informal arrangement with Iran in order to prevent a military confrontation over Iran's uranium enrichment program.
Iran attacks Israel through its Middle East proxies, Gallant tells Austin
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday night met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Brussels to discuss Iran and other important aspects of the US-Israel relationship.
Inside the United States
U.S. government says several agencies hacked as part of broader cyberattack
Several U.S. agencies have been hacked as part of a broader cyberattack that has hit dozens of companies and organizations in recent weeks through a previously unknown vulnerability in popular file sharing software.
GOP-led House passes Separation of Powers Restoration Act
The GOP-led House passed the Separation of Powers Restoration Act on Thursday by a vote of 220-211.
‘Operation Lone Star’ Underway as House Republicans Accuse Mayorkas of ‘Dereliction of Duty’
The ongoing crisis at the U.S. southern border took priority on Capitol Hill Wednesday with two separate hearings.
UN Chief Seeks “Global Digital Compact” to Police the Spread of Disinformation
The secretary-general of the United Nations has unveiled a “Global Digital Compact” to police “hate and lies” about issues such as climate change.
Migrant Boat Tragedy Death Toll Rises To Hundreds; ‘No Hope Of Survivors’ (Worthy News Radio)
Greek authorities said Thursday that more than 500 migrants, including many children, were believed to have died after their overloaded fishing boat capsized and sank off southern Greece.
Ukraine Regains Control Over’ Swathes Of Territory’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has regained control over vast swathes of territory in its counteroffensive against Russian forces. The announcement comes despite Moscow claiming Ukraine's counterattack is faltering.
Record-breaking 110 million people now displaced worldwide, most refugees hosted in poorer countries
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees announced in its Global Trends Report for 2022 that a record-breaking 110 million people around the world have now been displaced because of wars, persecution, or human rights violations, the Associated Press reports. The UNHCR report was published Wednesday.
Turkey continues to oppose Sweden’s accession to NATO
Sweden is not yet able to join NATO as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday he is not satisfied the Swedish government has been too lenient in its dealing with the separatist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), AP reports. Described by Erdogan as a terror group, the PKK has fought an insurgency in Turkey, and attempted a coup in 2016.
United States to follow United Kingdom in sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine
Following a similar decision by the United Kingdom earlier this year, the US has decided to send the Ukrainian military a shipment of depleted uranium munitions that are so dense they can penetrate Russia’s tank armor and give Ukraine a significant edge in fighting the Russian invasion, Insider reports. The Biden administration had delayed sending the ammunition as it weighed concerns about the environmental and health impact of depleted uranium.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: US Pushing for ‘Small’ Iran Nuclear Deal, State Dept Denies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking Wednesday in a meeting with the Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee, said the U.S. is pushing for a "small" informal arrangement with Iran in order to prevent a military confrontation over Iran's uranium enrichment program.
Iran attacks Israel through its Middle East proxies, Gallant tells Austin
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday night met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Brussels to discuss Iran and other important aspects of the US-Israel relationship.
Inside the United States
U.S. government says several agencies hacked as part of broader cyberattack
Several U.S. agencies have been hacked as part of a broader cyberattack that has hit dozens of companies and organizations in recent weeks through a previously unknown vulnerability in popular file sharing software.
GOP-led House passes Separation of Powers Restoration Act
The GOP-led House passed the Separation of Powers Restoration Act on Thursday by a vote of 220-211.
‘Operation Lone Star’ Underway as House Republicans Accuse Mayorkas of ‘Dereliction of Duty’
The ongoing crisis at the U.S. southern border took priority on Capitol Hill Wednesday with two separate hearings.
Around the World
England: National Health Service to stop most puberty blocking treatments for minors, cites insufficient evidence that it’s best course
England’s National Health Service (NHS) announced Friday that, following a review of its current gender incongruence services for children and young people, puberty blockers will no longer be routinely available to minors, but will only be dispensed as part of clinical research, BBC News reports.
Egypt submits application to join BRICS, says Russian envoy to Cairo
Russian ambassador to Cairo Georgy Borisenko on Wednesday announced that Egypt has applied to join BRICS.
US to provide additional $2.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine
The US announced Friday that it will be providing a further $2.1 billion to Ukraine for long-term weapons in its fight against Russia’s invasion, the Associated Press reports. The US has supported Ukraine with extensive military aid and other forms of assistance but has repeatedly asserted it will not send American soldiers to fight this war.
Deadly Cyclone and Quake Hit Pakistan, India Prompting Prayers
Local Christians asked for prayers as coastal areas in India and Pakistan prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy after an earthquake struck the region.
Dozens Of Migrants Drown In Greece’s Shipwreck Tragedy (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in Greece said Wednesday that at least 59 migrants drowned, and more were feared missing after their overloaded boat capsized and sank off Greece in the country's deadliest shipwreck this year. More than 100 have been rescued, but search and recovery operations continued.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian Authority and China establish strategic partnership, sign cooperation agreements
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Wednesday that they have established a strategic partnership and have signed several bilateral cooperation agreements, Reuters reports.
Israel Reportedly Attacks Targets In Syria, Air Defenses Activated
Israel carried out an attack on Syria overnight Wednesday, according to state-run SANA News television. At least one Syrian soldier was seriously wounded.
U.S. House passes bill to establish Abraham Accords special envoy
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that, if seen through the Senate, would establish a special envoy for the Abraham Accords – the historic deal that saw Israel normalize relations with a handful of Arab states.
Inside the United States
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees two small hikes by end of 2023
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but signaled in new projections that borrowing costs may still need to rise by as much as half of a percentage point by the end of this year, as the U.S. central bank reacted to a stronger-than-expected economy and a slower decline in inflation.
FBI Official Stuns Hawley When He Claims The Bureau ‘Unintentionally’ Spied On ‘278,000’ Americans
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate visibly stunned Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Tuesday with his estimate of how many Americans the Bureau has “unintentionally” spied on.
Christian News
Indonesia: Muslim protesters prevent church from holding services in rented room
Following a large protest by members of the Indonesian Muslim Alliance (AUI), a church in Medan, Indonesia has been prevented from holding worship services in a room it rented at a shopping mall for this purpose, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
England: National Health Service to stop most puberty blocking treatments for minors, cites insufficient evidence that it’s best course
England’s National Health Service (NHS) announced Friday that, following a review of its current gender incongruence services for children and young people, puberty blockers will no longer be routinely available to minors, but will only be dispensed as part of clinical research, BBC News reports.
Egypt submits application to join BRICS, says Russian envoy to Cairo
Russian ambassador to Cairo Georgy Borisenko on Wednesday announced that Egypt has applied to join BRICS.
US to provide additional $2.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine
The US announced Friday that it will be providing a further $2.1 billion to Ukraine for long-term weapons in its fight against Russia’s invasion, the Associated Press reports. The US has supported Ukraine with extensive military aid and other forms of assistance but has repeatedly asserted it will not send American soldiers to fight this war.
Deadly Cyclone and Quake Hit Pakistan, India Prompting Prayers
Local Christians asked for prayers as coastal areas in India and Pakistan prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy after an earthquake struck the region.
Dozens Of Migrants Drown In Greece’s Shipwreck Tragedy (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in Greece said Wednesday that at least 59 migrants drowned, and more were feared missing after their overloaded boat capsized and sank off Greece in the country's deadliest shipwreck this year. More than 100 have been rescued, but search and recovery operations continued.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian Authority and China establish strategic partnership, sign cooperation agreements
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Wednesday that they have established a strategic partnership and have signed several bilateral cooperation agreements, Reuters reports.
Israel Reportedly Attacks Targets In Syria, Air Defenses Activated
Israel carried out an attack on Syria overnight Wednesday, according to state-run SANA News television. At least one Syrian soldier was seriously wounded.
U.S. House passes bill to establish Abraham Accords special envoy
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that, if seen through the Senate, would establish a special envoy for the Abraham Accords – the historic deal that saw Israel normalize relations with a handful of Arab states.
Inside the United States
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees two small hikes by end of 2023
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but signaled in new projections that borrowing costs may still need to rise by as much as half of a percentage point by the end of this year, as the U.S. central bank reacted to a stronger-than-expected economy and a slower decline in inflation.
FBI Official Stuns Hawley When He Claims The Bureau ‘Unintentionally’ Spied On ‘278,000’ Americans
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate visibly stunned Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Tuesday with his estimate of how many Americans the Bureau has “unintentionally” spied on.
Christian News
Indonesia: Muslim protesters prevent church from holding services in rented room
Following a large protest by members of the Indonesian Muslim Alliance (AUI), a church in Medan, Indonesia has been prevented from holding worship services in a room it rented at a shopping mall for this purpose, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Russia to deploy short-range tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Friday that he will deploy short-range tactical nuclear weapons to neighboring ally Belarus next month, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
U.S. Investigators Believe COVID Outbreak Was Result Of Chinese Bioweapon Research: Report
U.S. investigators suspect that COVID was the product of Chinese military bioweapon research, according to a new report.
US and Iranian officials hold indirect talks in Oman
While official talks on reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Iran nuclear deal have apparently stalled, US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Oman last month, Axios reports.
Kyiv: ‘Russia Hits Hometown Ukraine President Killing 10’ (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv said Tuesday that Russia had carried out a "massive missile attack" on several civilian buildings in the home city of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, killing at least ten people and injuring 28 others.
Priest Kidnapped In Nigeria
Suspected Islamic gunmen have abducted a Catholic priest in northwest Nigeria, his church said after several other abductions and deadly attacks.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi embassy in US: No normalization with Israel without Palestinian state
The Saudi embassy in Washington reiterated that the kingdom will not normalize ties with Israel until a Palestinian state is established, amid intensified US efforts to broker a peace agreement between Jerusalem and Riyadh.
Inside the United States
Biden administration extending temporary legal status for 300K immigrants Trump sought to end
The Biden administration is rescinding the Trump-era termination of extending temporary legal status for thousands of immigrants from four countries, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday.
Former U.S. President Trump Pleads Not Guilty In Mishandling Secrets
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump denied on Tuesday that he unlawfully kept top secret documents after leaving office and lied to officials who sought to recover them.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani terrorists murder 21 people, including a pastor, in coordinated attacks in Plateau state
Fulani jihadists in Nigeria murdered 21 people in Plateau state on Sunday in coordinated attacks on the Rim, Jol, and Kwi communities of Riyom and the Gana-Ropp community in the Barkin Ladi local government area, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Manipur, India: Hindu extremists are committing “genocide” against Christians in tribal conflict, Christian leader says
Amid the ongoing deadly and destructive tribal conflict in India’s Manipur state, a local Christian leader has pleaded for help saying Hindu extremist members of the Meitei tribe are committing “ethnic cleansing” and “genocide” against Christians from the Kuki and Zo tribes, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
Australian Sky News Detailed Report on Hunter Biden Laptop Story Neglected by US MSM (Video)
While American Networks spent Network spent 291 Minutes On Trump Indictment they completely ignored the current Biden Scandals. Meanwhile, in Australia, in this explosive report over the weekend they detailed the evidence involving the Biden's alleged business, sex and drug crimes.
WEF Spokesman Yuval Harari on Coming Ai Religion and Bible (Video)
“In a few years there might be religions that are actually correct. Just think about a religion whose holy book is written by AI. That could be a reality in a few years,” WEF spokesman Yuval Harari stated.
Russia to deploy short-range tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Friday that he will deploy short-range tactical nuclear weapons to neighboring ally Belarus next month, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
U.S. Investigators Believe COVID Outbreak Was Result Of Chinese Bioweapon Research: Report
U.S. investigators suspect that COVID was the product of Chinese military bioweapon research, according to a new report.
US and Iranian officials hold indirect talks in Oman
While official talks on reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Iran nuclear deal have apparently stalled, US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Oman last month, Axios reports.
Kyiv: ‘Russia Hits Hometown Ukraine President Killing 10’ (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv said Tuesday that Russia had carried out a "massive missile attack" on several civilian buildings in the home city of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, killing at least ten people and injuring 28 others.
Priest Kidnapped In Nigeria
Suspected Islamic gunmen have abducted a Catholic priest in northwest Nigeria, his church said after several other abductions and deadly attacks.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi embassy in US: No normalization with Israel without Palestinian state
The Saudi embassy in Washington reiterated that the kingdom will not normalize ties with Israel until a Palestinian state is established, amid intensified US efforts to broker a peace agreement between Jerusalem and Riyadh.
Inside the United States
Biden administration extending temporary legal status for 300K immigrants Trump sought to end
The Biden administration is rescinding the Trump-era termination of extending temporary legal status for thousands of immigrants from four countries, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday.
Former U.S. President Trump Pleads Not Guilty In Mishandling Secrets
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump denied on Tuesday that he unlawfully kept top secret documents after leaving office and lied to officials who sought to recover them.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani terrorists murder 21 people, including a pastor, in coordinated attacks in Plateau state
Fulani jihadists in Nigeria murdered 21 people in Plateau state on Sunday in coordinated attacks on the Rim, Jol, and Kwi communities of Riyom and the Gana-Ropp community in the Barkin Ladi local government area, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Manipur, India: Hindu extremists are committing “genocide” against Christians in tribal conflict, Christian leader says
Amid the ongoing deadly and destructive tribal conflict in India’s Manipur state, a local Christian leader has pleaded for help saying Hindu extremist members of the Meitei tribe are committing “ethnic cleansing” and “genocide” against Christians from the Kuki and Zo tribes, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
Australian Sky News Detailed Report on Hunter Biden Laptop Story Neglected by US MSM (Video)
While American Networks spent Network spent 291 Minutes On Trump Indictment they completely ignored the current Biden Scandals. Meanwhile, in Australia, in this explosive report over the weekend they detailed the evidence involving the Biden's alleged business, sex and drug crimes.
WEF Spokesman Yuval Harari on Coming Ai Religion and Bible (Video)
“In a few years there might be religions that are actually correct. Just think about a religion whose holy book is written by AI. That could be a reality in a few years,” WEF spokesman Yuval Harari stated.