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Indonesia Christians Pray Amid Massive Earthquake Warning

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024

Christians in Indonesia have appealed for prayers amid fresh concerns about a once-in-a-century earthquake in the country and Japan.

Indonesia’s Independence Day Attracts Sorrow and Hope in Two Nations

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024

Indonesia observed 79 years of independence from Dutch rule over the weekend with a ceremony in its unfinished future capital, Nusantara, but in the Netherlands, there were mixed feelings.

Egypt holds talks on Middle East Crisis with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone conversations last week with his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey about the multiple crises ongoing in the Middle East, the Media Line reports.

65 Million People Affected by El Nino Drought in Southern Africa

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024

Appealing to the international community for assistance, the 16-nation Southern African Development Community has warned that some 68 million people in southern Africa are facing food shortages and damaged economies due to a drought brought on by the…

Iran: Religious Minorities Suffering “Crimes Against Humanity,” UN Report

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024

United Nations investigators contend in a new report that Iran has perpetrated "crimes against humanity” in attacking ethnic and religious minorities amid its crackdown on women's rights protests, Christian Today reports.

EU Rolling Out Controversial Vaccination Card (Worthy News Focus)

Posted on Sunday, August 18, 2024

The European Union is rolling out a European Vaccination Card, sidelining critics who fear it will lead to more central government control over people’s personal lives and decisions.

Ukraine Defends Incursion Amid Pipeline Controversy (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2024

Ukraine has defended its massive offensive into Russian territory, saying it is designed to persuade Moscow to engage in “fair” talks on ending its war in Ukraine. Additionally, Kyiv denied reports that it was responsible for blowing up…

Europe Rushing To Contain Mpox (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024

Europe’s health authorities are rushing to contain an outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox after a more severe strain was detected in Sweden. They asked European leaders to issue travel advice for areas impacted by pox, as…

Thailand’s Parliament Picks New Premier Amid Chaos

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024

The parliament of Thailand has voted for the heir of a powerful and polarizing dynasty to lead the Asian nation as its youngest prime minister ever.

Sweden 1st European Country Confirming Mpox

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024

Sweden became Thursday the first European country to confirm a first case of mpox, a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the potentially fatal viral infection a “global public health emergency.”

Iran is Focusing on Nuclear Bomb Detonation Research, Expert says

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024

The globally renowned US-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) has warned that Iran is spending massive academic research resources on nuclear bomb detonation, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Turkey and Iraq Hold High-Level Talks on Security Cooperation

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024

Setting aside historical tensions over Turkey’s military action against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in Iraq, senior Turkish and Iraqi officials are meeting in Ankara on Thursday for high-level talks on security cooperation, Media Line reports.

Iran Suffering Of Massive Cyber Attack

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that Tehran shouldn’t walk away from pledges to attack Israel after one of the largest cyber attacks on agencies linked to the Islamic Republic’s government.

WHO Declares Mpox Global Emergency

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world Wednesday of mpox, formally known as monkeypox, declaring the potentially fatal viral infection a “global public health emergency”, after an outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) crossed into nearby…

Iran Vehemently Rejects Western Calls For It Not to Attack Israel

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Iran’s Islamic regime on Tuesday denounced as “impudent” Western calls for it not to attack Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake in Syria Recalls Last Year’s Devastating Tremor

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Central Syria experienced a 5.5 magnitude earthquake late on Monday night, triggering locals’ memories of the devastating quake which hit northern Syria and Turkey last year, the Associated Press reports.

Germany: Lawmakers Divided Over Specifying Constitutional Protection for LGBTQ Community

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Lawmakers in Germany are divided over whether to amend the country’s post-Nazi era 1949 Constitution to specify that members of the LGBTQ community cannot be discriminated against on the grounds of their sexual orientation or identity, DW reports.

Ukraine Moves Deeper Into Russia, Frustrating Moscow

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged Monday the massive scale of his country’s incursion into Russian territory, the first such invasion by a foreign nation since World War Two.

AUKUS Successfully Integrate AI in Military Defense Test

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024

In a further step toward integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in their defense systems, Australia, the UK, and the US (AUKUS) announced on Friday that they have successfully conducted a joint trial in “the first use of autonomy…

US Resumes Offensive Weapons Sales To Saudi Arabia Despite Rights Concerns

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024

In a controversial move, the administration of outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to lift a ban on American sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns over human rights violations by the Islamic kingdom, Worthy…

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• Trump, Carney Meet at White House Amid Tariff Tensions and Uncertain Future for U.S.-Canada Trade
• Gold Hits Record $4,000 as Investors Flee to Safe Havens Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty
• Trump Warns Iran Against Renewing Nuclear Program, Says U.S. ‘Will Take Care of It’ If Necessary
• French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns After Just 27 Days, Deepening Political Crisis
• Arrests In Georgia Amid Crackdown On Dissent (Worthy News Radio)
• Hundreds Of Thousands Protest In Europe Against Israel’s Gaza War As Anniversary Looms

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