Dutch Fishermen’s Town Prays For Israel; Lighthouse Lit For Jewish Nation

Reports are emerging of Christians praying for wartorn Israel, including in the Dutch fishermen’s town of Urk, known for its many churches. Hundreds of Christians gathered around Urk’s lighthouse to pray for the Jewish nation, where more than 700 Israelis were killed in a surprise attack by militants.

100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike

The Syrian defense ministry vowed revenge Thursday after at least 100 people were killed in one of the nation’s bloodiest-ever bombings on an army installation.

More Russian Strikes as Ukraine Region Mourns Scores Killed (Worthy News Radio)

Ukrainian authorities say several people have been injured in new Russian air strikes after Kyiv claimed that nearly 600 Russian soldiers were killed in battles over the last day. The latest casualties came as three days of mourning are coming to a close Sunday in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, where one of Russia’s deadliest air strikes of the war reportedly killed 52 people.

‘2,000 Killed In Afghanistan Earthquake’

Rescue workers rushed to find survivors Sunday after Afghanistan’s Islamic Taliban rulers said over 2,000 people were killed in the country’s deadliest earthquake in decades.

Rightwing Parties Win In German States

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular national government has suffered a political setback in two state elections, with the center-right opposition winning while a far-right anti-migration party celebrated gains, first results showed.

Scores Feared Dead In Massive India Flooding

At least 18 people were confirmed killed, but about 100 others remained missing Thursday in the north-east Indian state of Sikkim after heavy rain caused a glacial lake to burst its banks, authorities said.

Dutch King Regrets Nazi Membership Grandfather

Dutch King Willem-Alexander said Thursday it is vital that “we must face the past, even the less beautiful parts,” a day after new revelations emerged about his late grandfather’s long-hidden Nazi past.

Italy’s Venice Mourns 21 Killed In Bus Crash

People of Italy’s postcard-perfect city of Venice mourned Wednesday the 21 foreign tourists who were killed when their all-electric shuttle bus crashed through an overpass guardrail and fence, plunging more than 10 meters (33 feet) to the ground.

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