Biden Handing $10 Billion To Iran Despite Concerns
The Biden administration has extended a U.S. sanction waiver that could provide $10 billion in energy proceeds to Iran despite its links to a massacre in Israel and attacks against American troops.
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Man Jailed for Murder Journalist Politkovskaya freed for fighting in Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
One of the men convicted over the 2006 murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya has been pardoned after fighting in Ukraine. His release comes as many questions remain unanswered about the death of the investigative reporter.
Ukraine Fears Russian Winter Attacks as EU Gathers for Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine has been on top of the agenda alongside the Israel-Gaza war at the summit of European Union ministers in Brussels, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, warned of a brutal winter with more Russian attacks expected against his country’s infrastructure. However, Germany already pledged that its support for the war-torn nation would be “massively expanded” next year.
Terminally Ill Baby Dies After Life Support Was Withdrawn Against Parents Wishes
A terminally ill baby has died after British health authorities and courts denied her further treatment despite pleas from her Christian parents and Italy, a group supporting the family confirmed.
Iceland declares state of emergency while preparing for volcanic eruption
Amid fears of a potentially deadly volcanic eruption, Iceland has declared a state of emergency and has evacuated thousands of people from the fishing village of Grindavik, Sky News reports.
US Launches Third Wave of Airstrikes in Syria
On Sunday, the United States conducted a third round of airstrikes in eastern Syria, confirmed by the Pentagon. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin characterized these strikes as “precision strikes” directed explicitly at an Iran-linked training facility and a safe house.
Somalia: Devastating floods kill at least 31 people, displace hundreds of thousands more
Deadly “once in a century” floods in Somalia have killed at least 31 people and displaced around 500,000 more, the Associated Press reported on Sunday.
Climate Icon Thunberg Interrupted After Turning Protest Into Anti-Israel Event (Video)
Greta Thunberg, seen as the princess of the climate change movement, was interrupted Sunday after turning the largest climate protest in Dutch history into an anti-Israel event.
EU Warns Of Genocide In Sudan; Pope Urges Aid (Worthy News-Investigation)
The European Union warned Sunday of another genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region, while the pope expressed concerns about a humanitarian crisis just days after Worthy News saw footage of an apparent massacre there.
Indonesia’s Top Islamic Body Bans Israel Products; Christians Concerned
Indonesia’s top Islamic scholars’ body has issued a fatwa, an Islamic decree, banning the purchase or use of products from companies linked to Israel or seen as supporting the Jewish nation.
Global Anti-Israel Protests Prompt Clashes (Video)
Britain’s prime minister condemned hatred towards Jews and violence on Saturday after hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinians rallied in London for the “biggest march” seen by British police in the Israel-Hamas war, prompting violent counterprotests in which nearly 100 were detained.
Hezbollah Leader Warns ‘Victory is Coming’ As Israel Warns Of War With Lebanon
The chief of Hezbollah said Saturday that “victory” over Israel is coming as his fighters use better weapons, prompting an Israeli warning of war with Lebanon, where the group is based.
Iran Urges Destruction Of Israel And Calls Palestine ‘Most Important Issue’ To Arab World
Iran’s president effectively called for the destruction of Israel and the extermination of Jews and urged Muslim nations “to arm Palestinians” if “Israel’s attacks” continue.
Turkey’s President Says Hamas ‘Protect Their Land’
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday at a summit of Arab and Islamic leaders that “Hamas protect their land,” suggesting that the group, condemned as a terrorist organization by most Western countries, is involved in a genuine battle against Israel.
Germany’s Leaders Fear Surging Antisemitism
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’s “ashamed and outraged” at recent antisemitic attacks in his country, which is still reeling from its role in World War Two when millions of Jews were murdered.
Pentagon Confirms Four Fresh Strikes on U.S. Bases in Retaliatory Action by Iranian-Backed Groups
American bases were attacked four times by Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East following a U.S. strike on an Iranian facility in Syria last Wednesday, the Pentagon has confirmed.
German Teenager Kills Student In School Shooting After Similar Incidents
German police have detained a 15-year-old armed boy after he allegedly shot and killed another 15-year-old student at a special education school in the southwestern town of Offenburg, officials said.
Dutch Legislator: EU To Force Digital Identification (Worthy News-Investigation)
A Dutch legislator of the European Union’s parliament has condemned the EU’s leadership for “pushing through” a plan forcing Europeans to use digital identification verification.
CIA and Mossad Chief Meet Qatar Premier To Discuss Release Hostages
The director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the chief of Israel’s spy agency Mossad met with Qatar’s prime minister Thursday to discuss the release of hostages held by Hamas and a pause in Israel’s Gaza offensive, several officials said.
Netherlands: Antisemitic incidents surged by over 800% since Oct. 7
The number of antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands is reported to have shot up by over 800% since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians and Israel’s military response to it, the Jerusalem Post reports.