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Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes unexplained emergency shutdown

Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2021

Iran’s sole nuclear power plant underwent an unexplained temporary emergency shutdown, state TV reported on Sunday.

US to pull Patriot batteries from key MidEast countries

Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2021

The US is moving up to eight Patriot air defense batteries from key countries in the Middle East, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Friday.

Top U.S. general warns of ‘wildfire of terrorism’ across Africa

Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2021

A top U.S. general this weekend warned that a “wildfire of terrorism” is sweeping across Africa as the continent seems poised to become the new global epicenter for Islamic extremism.

Ayatolloah’s protege wins Iran presidency in questionable election

Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2021

Iran’s hard-line judiciary chief won the country’s presidential election in a landslide victory Saturday, propelling the supreme leader’s protege into Tehran’s highest civilian position in a vote that appeared to see the lowest turnout in the Islamic Republic’s…

Al Qaeda in Afghanistan could threaten U.S. homeland within two years, Pentagon warns

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Al Qaeda in Afghanistan could regenerate and plot terrorist attacks against the American homeland within two years, possibly sooner if the insurgent Taliban overwhelm a fragile U.S.-backed government and take control of the country, top Pentagon officials warned…

Hong Kong police raid offices of pro-democracy paper, make arrests

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Hundreds of police officers in Hong Kong swarmed the office of the pro-democracy Apple Daily on Thursday and arrested several executives in what was called a "blatant attack" on its editorial team.

Hungary’s Premier Defends Anti-LGTB Law As EU Pressure Mounts

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Hungary’s embattled prime minister condemns mounting European Union criticism over a new homosexual and transgender law that he says protects children against pedophilia.

Global Online Outages Impact US Airlines, Australian Banks

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021

U.S. airlines and Australian banks are among firms around the world suffering online outages.

Ultraconservative cleric expected to win Iran’s presidential election

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Iran may be about to take an even harder stance against the West, as it is expected ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi will replace “moderate” President Hassan Rouhani in the country’s presidential election on June 18, the Times of…

Hungary Says Anti-LGBT Law Protects Children

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Hungary’s conservative government says a new law prohibiting sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment is linked to its fight against pedophilia.

Hundreds of vaccinated Indonesian health workers get COVID-19

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021

More than 350 health care workers have become infected with COVID-19 in Indonesia and dozens hospitalized despite being vaccinated with China’s Sinovac shot, officials said.

Biden Says US Could Strike Russia in “Cyber Way”

Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden says he has made it clear to Russian President Vladimir Putin he would not accept more cyberattacks and election interference. Biden suggested that America could respond in a “cyber way.”

Iran says it has 6.5 kg of 60%-enriched uranium, inching closer to weapons-grade

Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Iran said Tuesday that it has produced 6.5 kilograms (14.3 pounds) of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity and 108 kilograms of uranium enriched to 20% purity in five months, far ahead of the schedule set by a…

Russia Denies Responsibility for Cyber Attacks

Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied Russia was the source of the hacking onslaught and claimed the United States was the biggest offender. “Russia is not even on the list,” he said, adding that offenders also included Canada…

US, Russia Ambassadors Return To Posts; Talks “Constructive”

Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he and U.S. President Joe Biden have agreed to return their ambassadors to their posts in a bid to lower tensions.

USS Ronald Reagan carrier group in S. China Sea amid tensions with Beijing

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Ronald Reagan began conducting operations in the disputed South China Sea on Monday amid mounting U.S.-China tensions.

China sends 28 warplanes near Taiwan in year’s largest exercise

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021

China's air force sent 28 aircraft close to Taiwan, the largest sortie this year, further ratcheting up military pressure on the government in Taipei as it seeks to strengthen ties with the US.

Germany rolling out digital COVID-19 vaccination ‘passport’

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Germany last week Thursday began rolling out a digital COVID-19 vaccination pass that travelers can use to travel across Europe, the Associated Press reports. The “CovPass” is expected to be available by the end of the month to…

US, EU End Airbus- Boeing Trade Dispute

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The United States and the European Union have resolved their near 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

Belarus Parades Opposition Journalist At News Conference

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Several journalists and diplomats left a news conference in Belarus after authorities unexpectedly paraded the detained opposition journalist Roman Protasevich at the briefing. With Protasevich appearing under duress, the uniformed officials gave their version of the Ryanair passenger…

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Today’s Top World Christian News

• Iran’s New Supreme Leader ‘Likely Disfigured,’ Hiding Underground After War Strikes
• Damaged Russian Gas Tanker Drifts In Mediterranean As Hungary-Ukraine Energy Tensions Rise
• Iran Launches Drone, Missile Attacks Across Gulf As Oil Prices Surge
• Wave of Antisemitic Attacks Targets Synagogues Across U.S., Canada, and Europe
• Europe On High Alert After Belgium Synagogue Blast As Iran War Fuels Security Fears
• IEA Announces Record Oil Release as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shake Global Markets

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