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Hamas founder calls for ‘global day of jihad’ against Israel on Friday, for Arab nations to join war

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023

A founding member and leader of the Hamas Palestinian terror group from 2004 to 2017, Khaled Meshaal has called on Muslims around the world to hold anti-Israeli demonstrations and for Arab nations to take up arms against Israel…

Dozens of Israeli Flags Torched In Dutch Fishing Town

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023

Christians in the Dutch fishing town of Urk prayed for Israel late Wednesday after dozens of Israeli flags were torn from homes, destroyed, and set on fire near one of the many local churches here.

Biden warns Iran to ‘be careful’ in wake of Hamas terror attacks

Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Iran to "be careful" in the wake of a major terrorist incursion by Hamas into Israeli territory.

European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians

Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending development aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the…

IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty

Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, the International Monetary…

U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at U.N. meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action

Posted on Monday, October 9, 2023

The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action.

UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel

Posted on Monday, October 9, 2023

The UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called on British police to “use the full force of the law” against people publicly celebrating the killings and abductions committed by the Palestinian terror group in the surprise attack it…

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

Posted on Monday, October 9, 2023

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…

Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg refused to describe Hamas as “terrorists” in an EU statement condemning attack on Israel, diplomatic source says

Posted on Monday, October 9, 2023

The European Union was forced to soften its statement condemning the heinous attack launched against Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7 because Ireland, Denmark, and Luxembourg refused to describe the Palestinian rulers of the Gaza Strip as…

100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike

Posted on Sunday, October 8, 2023

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.

Poland, Hungary Block EU Migration Statement at Summit (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Sunday, October 8, 2023

There was animosity over solidarity within the European Union this weekend as Poland and Hungary blocked a symbolic European Union statement about migration on Friday, but other leaders threatened to overhaul the divided bloc's rules on handling irregular…

War torn Ukraine Supports Israel, Russia Muted In Its Response After Attacks Kill Hundreds

Posted on Sunday, October 8, 2023

The president of war torn Ukraine says Israel's “right to defense is beyond question” after hundreds of Israelis were killed in the worst Palestinian terror attack in years, but not everyone agrees.

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

Posted on Sunday, October 8, 2023

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…

‘2,000 Killed In Afghanistan Earthquake’

Posted on Sunday, October 8, 2023

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

Posted on Sunday, October 8, 2023

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.

Russia has tested a nuclear-powered missile and could revoke a global atomic test ban, Putin says

Posted on Thursday, October 5, 2023

Russia has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while also warning that the country’s parliament could revoke its ratification of a treaty banning nuclear tests.

Scores Feared Dead In Massive India Flooding

Posted on Thursday, October 5, 2023

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

Posted on Thursday, October 5, 2023

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.

Russian Strike Kills Nearly 50 In Ukraine, President Says

Posted on Thursday, October 5, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says a Russian strike in northeastern Ukraine killed nearly 50 people.

Italy’s Venice Mourns 21 Killed In Bus Crash

Posted on Thursday, October 5, 2023

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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