China Seen Working On Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
Communist-run China is working on its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier after Chinese leader Xi Jinping told his army to prepare for war, several sources confirmed Tuesday.
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Hungary’s Orbán Condemns Amsterdam’s Antisemitic Riots At Summit (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s fiercely anti-migration prime minister has condemned “the antisemitic rioting in Amsterdam” that left numerous Jews injured and raised questions about the community’s future in the country.
Deadly Indonesia Pileup Raises Questions
A massive pileup of cars that miraculously killed only one person and injured dozens outside Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, Monday raised new questions about poor road conditions and reckless driving in the mainly Muslim Southeast Asian nation.
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Syria
The U.S. Military launched strikes on nine targets at two locations in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in response to several attacks on U.S. personnel over the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday.
Haiti’s Main Airport Closes As Rising Gang Violence Ravages Capital
Haiti’s main airport temporarily shut down due to gang violence amid the anticipated appointment of a new interim prime minister, the U.S. Embassy stated on Monday.
Strong Earthquake Rocks Cuba
Cuba was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake at 11.49 am on Sunday (November 1), causing further damage to power lines and buildings in the island country that is still reeling from the effects two recent hurricanes, Reuters reports.
Israel Urges Jews To Stay Away From France Soccer Match After Amsterdam Pogrom (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has urged Israeli soccer fans not to attend the match between France and Israel in Paris on Thursday after Jews were hunted in the streets of Amsterdam in scenes resembling the 1930s and World War Two.
US Carries Out Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
The US launched multiple strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday evening, according to a US Defense official. The strikes targeted several advanced weapons storage facilities across at least three locations, which were being used to threaten vessels navigating international waters off Yemen.
Hackers Attack Israeli Embassy In Netherlands
While antisemitic violence rocked Amsterdam, injuring dozens, Israel’s embassy in The Hague endured electronic attacks, shutting down its phone network, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Netherlands Promises To Protect Jews After Biden Condemns Antisemitic Attacks
The Dutch prime minister pledged Saturday to ensure that the Jewish community in his country “feels safe” after U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the Netherlands’ worst antisemitic attacks since World War Two.
Pro-Palestine Crowds Hunt Jews in Amsterdam, Injuring Several; Israel Evacuates (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel rushed to evacuate Jews from the Netherlands after the country’s worst antisemitic attacks since World War Two rocked Amsterdam following a soccer match between the Dutch capital’s Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv teams.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens Destruction of Israel, Jews
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has effectively warned Israel and its Jewish population that they will be destroyed.
EU Leaders Discussing Peace In Ukraine
Hungary’s prime minister says European Union leaders “have taken a big step towards a solution acceptable to all EU member states regarding the war in Ukraine.”
Hungary: ‘Trump Will End War In Ukraine’ (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary’s controversial prime minister has expressed joy that Donald J. Trump will become the 47th president of the United States in part because it could help end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pro-Palestine, Pro-Israel Supporters Clash in Amsterdam
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters clashed in Amsterdam, where the Dutch capital’s soccer club Ajax played against Maccabi Tel Aviv from Israel amid tight security.
Cubans Face New Total Power Outage as Hurricane Rafael Storms In
All 10 million residents of Cuba were hit with another total power outage on Wednesday, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on the island’s western coast as a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph). The hurricane had swept by the Cayman Islands as a Category 1 storm before quickly strengthening to a powerful hurricane on its way to southwest Cuba.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief May Soon Visit Iran to Discuss Unresolved Issues
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has announced he may travel to Iran in the coming days to discuss unresolved questions about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and long-suspected intention to build an atomic bomb, Reuters reports.
Chad Struggles to Fight Increasingly Entrenched Islamic Jihadism
The north-central African country of Chad is struggling to fight the increasingly strong presence of jihadist terrorists in its midst, the US State Department has reported. Most of the terrorism in Chad is perpetrated by the Boko Haram Islamic extremist insurgency group that is also active in the neighboring countries of Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Libya, Nigeria, and Niger.
Germany’s Government Collapses; Europe’s Largest Economy Facing Challenges
Germany’s three-party ruling coalition collapsed late Wednesday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his Finance Minister Christian Lindner, adding to uncertainty in Europe’s largest economy.
World Braces For Trump Era (Worthy News Focus)
World leaders braced Wednesday for a Trump era as Donald J. Trump emerged like a phoenix from the ashes to win the U.S. presidential race again after surviving two assassination attempts and facing defeat in a previous election.