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Around the World
Ukraine Civilians Suffer More Deaths Despite Pope’s Peace Appeals (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis's appealed to pray for peace and urged leaders to negotiate on the future of Ukraine as the war-torn nation was reeling Sunday from massive Russian strikes that, besides soldiers, also killed more than a dozen civilians over the weekend. Russia, in turn, accused Ukraine of hitting Europe's largest nuclear power plant. The reported attacks came amid calls by Kyiv for better air defenses and calls for a world summit on peace.
100,000 Hungarians Rally Against Government After Scandals
Some 100,000 Hungarians, many waving flags, marched through Budapest on Saturday in the largest demonstration in years against the country’s perceived authoritarian leadership.
Pro-Russian Candidate Wins Slovakia’s Presidential Elections
The nationalist left government’s pro-Russia candidate, Peter Pellegrini, has won Slovakia’s presidential election with about 53 percent of the vote, in an outcome due to worry the West.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, World Mark 6 Months Since Hamas Massacre After Violent Protests
Israel and its allies observed Sunday six months since the “Black Sabbath” on October 7, when Hamas fighters killed some 1,200 people and abducted about 253 persons.
Israel Withdraws Ground Troops From Gaza
Early Sunday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pulled back all its ground troops from the Gaza Strip, retaining only one brigade to maintain security along a corridor that divides the Palestinian territory. The IDF declared on Sunday that it had completed the active combat phase of the conflict for the time being, but it did not rule out the chance of launching a new offensive into Rafah, located in the far south of Gaza, in the future.
Biden Urges Hamas Ceasefire and Warns Israel
U.S. President Joe Biden has urged the leaders of Egypt and Qatar to pressure Hamas to agree to a Gaza ceasefire while also questioning Israel’s tactics amid a rising death toll.
Israel Fires Officers Over Deadly Drones
Israel’s military confirmed Friday that it fired two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in the deadly drone strikes against aid workers in Gaza, which was condemned by crucial allies.
Inside the United States
Supporters of Palestine in Michigan Chant ‘Death to America!’, Call for the ‘Elimination’ of the Entire US System (Video)
Pro-Palestinian supporters were heard chanting "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!", calling for the entire U.S. system to be overhauled and called the United States "one of the rottenest countries that has ever existed on this Earth."
200,000 Deportation Cases Dismissed Because DHS Failed to File Paperwork
About 200,000 deportation cases have been thrown out by immigration judges, according to a new report published by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse.
Earthquake Rattles New York City Region, Strongest Since 1884
In an area typically not associated with seismic activity, Lebanon, New Jersey, was hit by a 4.8 magnitude quake, shortly followed by a 4.0 magnitude aftershock that affected New York City, Philadelphia, and surrounding regions, marking the most powerful earthquake to strike the region in 140 years.
Worthy Insights
Toronto police encourage people to leave keys for thieves to steal cars
“To prevent the possibility of being attacked in your home, leave your fobs at your front door because they’re breaking into your home to steal your car. They don’t want anything else,” Toronto Police Service Constable Marco Ricciardi said to residents at a recent community safety meeting in Etobicoke.
Huge star explosion to appear in sky in once-in-a-lifetime event
Sometime between now and September, a massive explosion 3,000 light years from Earth will flare up in the night sky, giving amateur astronomers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness this space oddity.
Polar vortex is ‘spinning backwards’ above Arctic after major reversal event
The polar vortex circling the Arctic is swirling in the wrong direction after surprise warming in the upper atmosphere triggered a major reversal event earlier this month. It is one of the most extreme atmospheric U-turns seen in recent memory.
Ukraine Civilians Suffer More Deaths Despite Pope’s Peace Appeals (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis's appealed to pray for peace and urged leaders to negotiate on the future of Ukraine as the war-torn nation was reeling Sunday from massive Russian strikes that, besides soldiers, also killed more than a dozen civilians over the weekend. Russia, in turn, accused Ukraine of hitting Europe's largest nuclear power plant. The reported attacks came amid calls by Kyiv for better air defenses and calls for a world summit on peace.
100,000 Hungarians Rally Against Government After Scandals
Some 100,000 Hungarians, many waving flags, marched through Budapest on Saturday in the largest demonstration in years against the country’s perceived authoritarian leadership.
Pro-Russian Candidate Wins Slovakia’s Presidential Elections
The nationalist left government’s pro-Russia candidate, Peter Pellegrini, has won Slovakia’s presidential election with about 53 percent of the vote, in an outcome due to worry the West.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, World Mark 6 Months Since Hamas Massacre After Violent Protests
Israel and its allies observed Sunday six months since the “Black Sabbath” on October 7, when Hamas fighters killed some 1,200 people and abducted about 253 persons.
Israel Withdraws Ground Troops From Gaza
Early Sunday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pulled back all its ground troops from the Gaza Strip, retaining only one brigade to maintain security along a corridor that divides the Palestinian territory. The IDF declared on Sunday that it had completed the active combat phase of the conflict for the time being, but it did not rule out the chance of launching a new offensive into Rafah, located in the far south of Gaza, in the future.
Biden Urges Hamas Ceasefire and Warns Israel
U.S. President Joe Biden has urged the leaders of Egypt and Qatar to pressure Hamas to agree to a Gaza ceasefire while also questioning Israel’s tactics amid a rising death toll.
Israel Fires Officers Over Deadly Drones
Israel’s military confirmed Friday that it fired two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in the deadly drone strikes against aid workers in Gaza, which was condemned by crucial allies.
Inside the United States
Supporters of Palestine in Michigan Chant ‘Death to America!’, Call for the ‘Elimination’ of the Entire US System (Video)
Pro-Palestinian supporters were heard chanting "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!", calling for the entire U.S. system to be overhauled and called the United States "one of the rottenest countries that has ever existed on this Earth."
200,000 Deportation Cases Dismissed Because DHS Failed to File Paperwork
About 200,000 deportation cases have been thrown out by immigration judges, according to a new report published by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse.
Earthquake Rattles New York City Region, Strongest Since 1884
In an area typically not associated with seismic activity, Lebanon, New Jersey, was hit by a 4.8 magnitude quake, shortly followed by a 4.0 magnitude aftershock that affected New York City, Philadelphia, and surrounding regions, marking the most powerful earthquake to strike the region in 140 years.
Worthy Insights
Toronto police encourage people to leave keys for thieves to steal cars
“To prevent the possibility of being attacked in your home, leave your fobs at your front door because they’re breaking into your home to steal your car. They don’t want anything else,” Toronto Police Service Constable Marco Ricciardi said to residents at a recent community safety meeting in Etobicoke.
Huge star explosion to appear in sky in once-in-a-lifetime event
Sometime between now and September, a massive explosion 3,000 light years from Earth will flare up in the night sky, giving amateur astronomers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness this space oddity.
Polar vortex is ‘spinning backwards’ above Arctic after major reversal event
The polar vortex circling the Arctic is swirling in the wrong direction after surprise warming in the upper atmosphere triggered a major reversal event earlier this month. It is one of the most extreme atmospheric U-turns seen in recent memory.
Around the World
US: ‘Ukraine To Join NATO’ Despite Russia’s Opposition
The United States pledged Thursday that Ukraine will eventually join the U.S.-led NATO military alliance despite Moscow’s opposition and massive overnight Russian attacks.
Islamic State Calls for “Lone Wolf” Attacks on Jews and Christians
The Salafi jiahdist Islamic State terror group last week called on its supporters to carry out “lone wolf” attacks on Christians and Jews in Europe, Israel, and the United States, i24News reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Embassies On High Alert After Iran Threatens Attacks
Israeli embassies are on high alert amid concerns they will be targeted by Iran, which vowed revenge for Israel’s alleged assassination of the senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Biden Administration Opposes Palestinians’ Renewed Application to UN for Statehood
The US indicated Wednesday it does not support the Palestinian Authority’s renewed application to the United Nations for official recognition of a Palestinian state, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
House Leaders Demand Answers From Mayorkas on Terrorists Being Released into US
Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security are demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after learning that Border Patrol agents are releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the country.
Wuhan-Linked Coronavirus Researcher to Testify Before Congress
Lawmakers plan to interrogate the head of Eco Health Alliance, the group accused of conducting dangerous coronavirus research in Wuhan, China, just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christian News
Pakistan: Family of Murdered Christian Man Threatened With Death Unless They Drop Charges Against Killer
The family of a 20-year-old Christian who was murdered by an Islamic extremist in Pakistan are being threatened that they too will be killed unless they drop their charges against the murderer, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Pastor and His Wife Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor and his wife in India’s Madhya Pradesh state have each been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and a $300 fine after being found guilty of forcibly/ fraudulently trying to convert a Hindu couple to Christianity, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
US: ‘Ukraine To Join NATO’ Despite Russia’s Opposition
The United States pledged Thursday that Ukraine will eventually join the U.S.-led NATO military alliance despite Moscow’s opposition and massive overnight Russian attacks.
Islamic State Calls for “Lone Wolf” Attacks on Jews and Christians
The Salafi jiahdist Islamic State terror group last week called on its supporters to carry out “lone wolf” attacks on Christians and Jews in Europe, Israel, and the United States, i24News reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Embassies On High Alert After Iran Threatens Attacks
Israeli embassies are on high alert amid concerns they will be targeted by Iran, which vowed revenge for Israel’s alleged assassination of the senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Biden Administration Opposes Palestinians’ Renewed Application to UN for Statehood
The US indicated Wednesday it does not support the Palestinian Authority’s renewed application to the United Nations for official recognition of a Palestinian state, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
House Leaders Demand Answers From Mayorkas on Terrorists Being Released into US
Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security are demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after learning that Border Patrol agents are releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the country.
Wuhan-Linked Coronavirus Researcher to Testify Before Congress
Lawmakers plan to interrogate the head of Eco Health Alliance, the group accused of conducting dangerous coronavirus research in Wuhan, China, just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christian News
Pakistan: Family of Murdered Christian Man Threatened With Death Unless They Drop Charges Against Killer
The family of a 20-year-old Christian who was murdered by an Islamic extremist in Pakistan are being threatened that they too will be killed unless they drop their charges against the murderer, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Pastor and His Wife Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor and his wife in India’s Madhya Pradesh state have each been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and a $300 fine after being found guilty of forcibly/ fraudulently trying to convert a Hindu couple to Christianity, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Ukraine’s President Lowers Draft Age As Death Toll Mounts
With thousands dying on the battlefields, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed legislation lowering the draft age from 27 to 25 to shore up the army’s dwindling forces over two years into the war with Russia.
Thailand: Major News Channel Replaces Human Presenters With AI Reporters
Amid worldwide debate about the effect of Artificial Intelligence technology on the global workforce, Thailand, this week, introduced its first AI reporters on one of its leading television news channels, the Washington Times reports.
Taiwan Hit By Worst Quake In Decades; Several Killed, Hundreds Injured
At least nine people were killed, 900 injured, and dozens of buildings damaged in Taiwan’s most powerful earthquake in 25 years, authorities said Wednesday.
Turkey’s President Faces Political Setback
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced his most significant political challenge in recent memory Tuesday as official results confirmed that his party suffered its worst defeat in more than two decades in this weekend’s local elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran, Syria Ordered To Pay $191 Million Over Hamas Killings In Israel
A U.S. court ordered Iran and Syria on Wednesday to pay $ 191 million over the 2018 Hamas killing of an American citizen living in Israel.
Iran and Hezbollah Vow To “Punish” Israel for Strike that Killed Top IRGC General
Sworn to the destruction of Israel, the Islamic regime in Iran and the Hezbollah Islamic terror group in Lebanon promised Tuesday they will “punish” Israel for Monday’s air strike on Tehran’s consulate in Syria which killed a top general from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and six other people, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Biden Cancels Replenishment of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Biden administration will pause its replenishment of the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves because oil has become too expensive, the White House said.
Feds Warn Governors of Cyberattacks Targeting Water Systems
Federal leaders have warned all 50 state governors of “disabling cyberattacks” targeting water and wastewater systems nationwide reportedly being perpetrated by Iranian and Chinese state actors.
Four Pro-Life Activists Face Prison After Convictions For Blocking Access To Abortion Clinic
Four pro-life activists face a potential prison term and/or a fine after being convicted Tuesday of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act by blocking access to an abortion clinic in Tennessee in 2021.
Christian News
Christian Kenyan Traders Killed In Somalia For Evangelizing Among Muslims
Six Kenyan traders were shot dead in Somalia by suspected Islamic fighters for spreading their faith in Christ among Muslims, Christians said Monday.
Ukraine’s President Lowers Draft Age As Death Toll Mounts
With thousands dying on the battlefields, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed legislation lowering the draft age from 27 to 25 to shore up the army’s dwindling forces over two years into the war with Russia.
Thailand: Major News Channel Replaces Human Presenters With AI Reporters
Amid worldwide debate about the effect of Artificial Intelligence technology on the global workforce, Thailand, this week, introduced its first AI reporters on one of its leading television news channels, the Washington Times reports.
Taiwan Hit By Worst Quake In Decades; Several Killed, Hundreds Injured
At least nine people were killed, 900 injured, and dozens of buildings damaged in Taiwan’s most powerful earthquake in 25 years, authorities said Wednesday.
Turkey’s President Faces Political Setback
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced his most significant political challenge in recent memory Tuesday as official results confirmed that his party suffered its worst defeat in more than two decades in this weekend’s local elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran, Syria Ordered To Pay $191 Million Over Hamas Killings In Israel
A U.S. court ordered Iran and Syria on Wednesday to pay $ 191 million over the 2018 Hamas killing of an American citizen living in Israel.
Iran and Hezbollah Vow To “Punish” Israel for Strike that Killed Top IRGC General
Sworn to the destruction of Israel, the Islamic regime in Iran and the Hezbollah Islamic terror group in Lebanon promised Tuesday they will “punish” Israel for Monday’s air strike on Tehran’s consulate in Syria which killed a top general from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and six other people, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Biden Cancels Replenishment of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Biden administration will pause its replenishment of the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves because oil has become too expensive, the White House said.
Feds Warn Governors of Cyberattacks Targeting Water Systems
Federal leaders have warned all 50 state governors of “disabling cyberattacks” targeting water and wastewater systems nationwide reportedly being perpetrated by Iranian and Chinese state actors.
Four Pro-Life Activists Face Prison After Convictions For Blocking Access To Abortion Clinic
Four pro-life activists face a potential prison term and/or a fine after being convicted Tuesday of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act by blocking access to an abortion clinic in Tennessee in 2021.
Christian News
Christian Kenyan Traders Killed In Somalia For Evangelizing Among Muslims
Six Kenyan traders were shot dead in Somalia by suspected Islamic fighters for spreading their faith in Christ among Muslims, Christians said Monday.