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UN Chief Seeks “Global Digital Compact” to Police the Spread of Disinformation

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

The secretary-general of the United Nations has unveiled a “Global Digital Compact” to police “hate and lies” about issues such as climate change.

Migrant Boat Tragedy Death Toll Rises To Hundreds; ‘No Hope Of Survivors’ (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Greek authorities said Thursday that more than 500 migrants, including many children, were believed to have died after their overloaded fishing boat capsized and sank off southern Greece.

Ukraine Regains Control Over’ Swathes Of Territory’ (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Ukraine says it has regained control over vast swathes of territory in its counteroffensive against Russian forces. The announcement comes despite Moscow claiming Ukraine's counterattack is faltering.

Record-breaking 110 million people now displaced worldwide, most refugees hosted in poorer countries

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees announced in its Global Trends Report for 2022 that a record-breaking 110 million people around the world have now been displaced because of wars, persecution, or human rights violations, the Associated Press…

Turkey continues to oppose Sweden’s accession to NATO

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Sweden is not yet able to join NATO as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday he is not satisfied the Swedish government has been too lenient in its dealing with the separatist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), AP…

United States to follow United Kingdom in sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Following a similar decision by the United Kingdom earlier this year, the US has decided to send the Ukrainian military a shipment of depleted uranium munitions that are so dense they can penetrate Russia’s tank armor and give…

England: National Health Service to stop most puberty blocking treatments for minors, cites insufficient evidence that it’s best course

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

England’s National Health Service (NHS) announced Friday that, following a review of its current gender incongruence services for children and young people, puberty blockers will no longer be routinely available to minors, but will only be dispensed as…

Egypt submits application to join BRICS, says Russian envoy to Cairo

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Russian ambassador to Cairo Georgy Borisenko on Wednesday announced that Egypt has applied to join BRICS.

US to provide additional $2.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

The US announced Friday that it will be providing a further $2.1 billion to Ukraine for long-term weapons in its fight against Russia’s invasion, the Associated Press reports. The US has supported Ukraine with extensive military aid and…

Deadly Cyclone and Quake Hit Pakistan, India Prompting Prayers

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Local Christians asked for prayers as coastal areas in India and Pakistan prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy after an earthquake struck the region.

Dozens Of Migrants Drown In Greece’s Shipwreck Tragedy (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Authorities in Greece said Wednesday that at least 59 migrants drowned, and more were feared missing after their overloaded boat capsized and sank off Greece in the country's deadliest shipwreck this year. More than 100 have been rescued,…

Russia to deploy short-range tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Friday that he will deploy short-range tactical nuclear weapons to neighboring ally Belarus next month, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

U.S. Investigators Believe COVID Outbreak Was Result Of Chinese Bioweapon Research: Report

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

U.S. investigators suspect that COVID was the product of Chinese military bioweapon research, according to a new report.

US and Iranian officials hold indirect talks in Oman

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

While official talks on reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Iran nuclear deal have apparently stalled, US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Oman last month, Axios reports.

Kyiv: ‘Russia Hits Hometown Ukraine President Killing 10’ (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Kyiv said Tuesday that Russia had carried out a "massive missile attack" on several civilian buildings in the home city of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, killing at least ten people and injuring 28 others.

Priest Kidnapped In Nigeria

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Suspected Islamic gunmen have abducted a Catholic priest in northwest Nigeria, his church said after several other abductions and deadly attacks.

Kyiv Claims Counter-Offensive Victories Despite Deadly Flooding (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023

Kyiv says Ukraine's counter-offensive has already liberated four villages from Russian occupation, but the advance is overshadowed by devastating flooding in the southern Kherson region. Rescue and relocation efforts continue for civilians driven from their homes by the…

China leads nuclear powers in expanding atomic stockpiles in the last year

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023

Indicating the end of a 30-year trend toward reducing stockpiles of nuclear warheads, a new report shows that China took the lead among several countries which actively expanded their arsenals in the last year, the Times of Israel…

Ex-Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Dies At 86; Italy Mourns

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023

Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's flamboyant media mogul and politician who led the country three times as prime minister has died aged 86 after suffering from blood cancer, officials confirmed.

US Imposes Sanctions on Iran-China Network for Ballistic Missile Program

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023

The United States is imposing sanctions on a network of individuals and entities from Iran and China for supporting Iran’s missile and military programs.

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