Croatia Welcomes 2023 With Euro And Schengen
Heavily Catholic Croatia rang in the New Year with the euro currency and by joining European Union’s border-free Schengen zone a decade after joining the EU.
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Brazil’s Controversial Lula Sworn In President
Brazil’s controversial leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was sworn in as president shortly after his predecessor left for the United States amid rising tensions.
Former Pope Benedict XVI Dies At 95
Former Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff citing poor health, has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, the Vatican said Saturday. He died almost a decade after he stood down.
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah suffers second stroke, hospitalized in Beirut – report
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah was rushed to intensive care after suffering a stroke, according to reports from Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Vaccine-Evasive Omicron Subvariant on the Rise
The COVID-19 omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is quickly becoming the dominant strain in the United States. In the past week, it has doubled its spread. Now 41% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. consist of it.
Scientists Discover 100,000 Viruses Never Seen Before
Scientists have identified more than 100,000 RNA viruses that have never been seen before, a new study has revealed.
Iran holds military exercises near strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
Iran said Friday it has kicked off annual military drills Friday in the critical Strait of Hormuz even as Tehran continues its crackdown on anti-government protests that have spread throughout the country.
Belarus blames Ukraine of firing missile as war escalates (Worthy News Radio)
Belarus has accused neighboring Ukraine of firing an air defense missile into Belarusian territory. The incident raised concerns as Belarus is a close ally of Russia, which invaded Ukraine earlier this year.
120 Russian Missiles Fired On Ukraine From Sea, Land
One of Russia’s most extensive bombardments since the war began, was underway in Ukraine on Thursday with missiles fired from the sea and land, injuring several people, authorities said.
Kosovo Serbs To Remove Roadblocks (Worthy News Radio)
Kosovo’s minority Serbs, who blocked roads in the north for 19 days, agreed to remove their barricades from Thursday after bowing to pressure from the United States and European Union to end the worst ethnic tensions in years. Yet distrust remained in the region where Serbia had put its armed forces on high alert ahead of Orthodox Christmas.
Iran’s military begins drill near Strait of Hormuz amid mounting tensions with West
Iran’s army began military exercises Thursday in strategic southern regions east of the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA reported.
Residents Flee As Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Kherson City (Worthy News Radio)
Russian forces have stepped up mortar and artillery attacks on Kherson city in southern Ukraine, forcing civilians to flee the recently liberated town.
Every planet in the solar system to be visible in rare “planet parade” Wednesday
The planets of the solar system will be lined up in the sky Wednesday night in an astronomical phenomenon, visible from Earth, known as a “planet parade.”
Executions in Iran Soar in 2022 Amid Increased Repression, Says Human Rights Group
Executions carried out by the Iranian regime soared by 88 percent in 2022 compared with the previous year, a new report from an Iranian human rights organization has revealed.
Russian, Syrian, Turkish defense ministers meet in Moscow for first talks since 2011
The defense ministers of Russia, Turkey, and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since a war broke out in Syria, the Russian defense ministry said.
Taiwan extends mandatory military service amid rising China threat
The mandatory military service in Taiwan has been extended, President Tsai Ing-wen announced on Tuesday.
Norway: Lesbian artist faces possible jail time for saying men cannot become pregnant
A lesbian artist in Norway is now facing a possible prison sentence for hate speech after posting on Facebook in October that men can neither become pregnant nor become lesbian, the Christian Post reports. Tonje Gjevjon has been outspoken in criticizing trans activists and Norwegian politicians for promoting “gender identity” policies at the expense of women’s rights.
Serbia Puts Army On High Alert Near Kosovo (Worthy News Radio)
Serbia says it has put the army on high alert near its border with Kosovo while inside Kosovo, Serbs have erected more roadblocks amid escalating tensions. The standoff comes as Serbia and Kosovo accuse each other of preparing for an armed confrontation.
North Korean drones ‘violate airspace’ – South Korea scrambles fighter jets and and fires warning shots in response
South Korea says it has scrambled fighter jets and attack helicopters, firing warning shots, after North Korean drones “violated” its airspace.
Taiwan Claims China Staged Huge Military Incursion
Taiwan’s defense ministry claimed Monday that China staged one of its biggest incursions into the island’s sea and airspace.