23 Feared Dead As Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano erupted again Monday, forcing rescuers to end the search for 12 missing climbers and raising the number of confirmed or presumed dead to 23.
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Yemeni Iranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Strike 3 Commercial Ships in Red Sea
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones, hitting three commercial ships in international waters in the Red Sea on Sunday. In a defensive move, a U.S. warship successfully intercepted three drones, as confirmed by the U.S. military.
Venezuelan Referendum Indicates Strong Support for Its Claiming Of An Oil-Rich Region in Guyana
In a Sunday referendum in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro’s government achieved the sought-after victory, with Venezuelan Election Authorities claiming that 95% of voters approved the territorial claims over a region located in the neighboring country of Guyana.
Russia Plans 15% Increase in Troop Numbers Amidst Ukraine War and Threats from NATO
In response to the Ukraine war and threats by NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree last Friday to increase troop numbers by 15%, bringing the total number of active personnel to over 1.3 Million Russian troops.
Ukraine Probing ‘Russians Shooting At Surrendering Troops’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine has launched a probe into allegations that Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian troops, and Kyiv reportedly prevented an ex-president from meeting Hungary’s pro-Moscow prime minister.
Detained Ex-US Ambassador ‘Was Agent For Cuba’
A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been detained on charges of serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, Worthy News monitored.
US Warship, Vessels Under Attack In Red Sea
Maritime attacks rapidly escalated Sunday with a U.S. warship opening fire in self-defense while commercial vessels faced drones and missiles in the Red Sea amid an hours-long assault by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said.
Paris Islamist Attack Kills One, Wounds Two
French authorities confirmed Sunday that a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris before being arrested.
Powerful Philippines Earthquake Kills And Injures Several, Impacting Asia
The Philippines’ second-largest island of Mindanao was coping Sunday with the aftermath of one or more powerful earthquakes that reportedly killed at least one person and prompted calls for prayers amid fears of a “destructive tsunami.”
117 Governments Triple Renewable Energy ‘To Save Planet’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
At least 117 governments, many arriving on emissions-intensive-private jets, have agreed to triple the world’s capacity of renewable energy by 2030 and “double” the rate of “energy efficiency.”
Powerful Earthquake Hit Philippines; Tsunami Warnings Impacting Asia, Christians Urging Prayers
A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippine coast Saturday, prompting calls for prayers with villagers fleeing and authorities issuing tsunami warnings for parts of Asia.
Dutch Anti-Islam Party Facing Hurdles To Form Government Despite Election Victory
The Dutch anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) faced hurdles Saturday to form a government despite winning most parliamentary seats in recent elections.
King Charles Opens Climate Conference Declares That We Must Change Our Ways (Video)
During the COP 28 Climate Conference in Dubai on Friday, King Charles III warned world leaders during the COP 28 Climate Conference in Dubai on Friday, expressing that it needs to change its ways amid the warning signs of the climate crisis are being overlooked and warned that the world is heading towards “dangerous, uncharted territory.”
Saudi Media Says Israel Confirmed Strike on Houthi Weapons Depot in Yemen’s Capital
Saudi media reported on Friday that an Israeli airstrike caused an explosion at an arms depot in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, which is under the control of Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
UN Wants Israel To Leave Golan Heights
In a controversial move, the United Nations passed a resolution calling Israel to withdraw from the Syrian Golan Heights.
Ukraine Kills Five Russian Officials As NATO Gathers (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has killed five high-ranking Russian officials in an area that Russia’s military has partly occupied. The strike comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its 22nd month, and the NATO military alliance is holding talks on the challenges ahead.
Russian Supreme Court Bans ‘LGBT Movement’ and Labels Activism as ‘Extremist’
The Russian Supreme Court, in a lawsuit with no defendants, has ruled in favor of designating the “international LGBT social movement” as extremist.
US, South Korea Fail To Kill North Korea Leader, Plot Details Show
American and South Korean intelligence agencies supported a plot to “assassinate” North Korea’s strongman Kim Jong-un with a “biochemical weapon, several sources close to the failed plan say.
U.S. Imposed Sanctions on Financial Network Linked to Financing Iran
The United States has imposed sanctions on over 20 individuals, entities, and their financial networks for providing resources supporting Iran’s military and terrorist proxy groups throughout the Middle East.
New Class of Chinese Submarines Has Stealth Like Technology
China has developed stealth technology for its Yuan-Class Submarine, enhancing its ability to evade detection, according to a report published in Naval News.