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Russia Begins Drills Involving Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Accusing the West of “provocation,” Russia on Tuesday began training exercises for the “preparation and use” of non-strategic nuclear weapons, the Associated Press reports. The intention to conduct the drills was announced by the Russian Defense Ministry in…

Vietnam Elects To Lam President; Christian Doubts Remain

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Vietnam’s National Assembly elected Public Security Minister To Lam as the country's new president on Wednesday, but it wasn’t clear whether it would improve the lives of reportedly persecuted Christians in the Communist-run Asian nation.

Christians Suffering In Brazil Flooding Killing Many

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Christian aid workers said Wednesday they are rushing food parcels and other relief to Christians in Brazil’s critical agricultural state of Rio Grande do Sul, where flooding caused by massive torrential rains left more than 150 people dead…

UN Nuclear Chief: “Iran Has Never Been Closer to Achieving a Nuclear Bomb”

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The director general of the UN’s nuclear agency has reiterated that the brutal Islamic regime of Iran has “never been closer” to developing a nuclear weapon, an achievement that may be just “weeks” away, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Dutch Jewish Journalist Fears Hamas Sympathizers in Netherlands

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

A prominent Jewish journalist whose family suffered in the Holocaust has expressed concern about rising antisemitism in the Netherlands where Hamas sympathizers have attacked universities causing millions in damages.

Iran: No Major Outpouring of Grief for “Butcher of Tehran” Raisi

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Five days of official mourning have been instituted to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash on Monday, but Iran has not seen any mass outpouring of public grief for him.

One Killed, 30 Injured In Singapore Airlines Turbulence

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

In a rare incident, an elderly British man died, and about 30 others suffered injuries as “severe turbulence” hit a flight from London to Singapore, Singapore Airlines and other sources said.

Hungary Detains Cruise Ship Captain Involved In Deadly Collision

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2024

Hungary’s police said Monday they had detained the captain of a Swiss-based cruise ship who was allegedly involved in a collision with a small motor boat on the Danube River that killed two people and left five others…

Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Killed In Helicopter Crash

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2024

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash alongside foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iranian state media confirmed Monday.

Slovakia’s Shot Premier Spending Pentecost in Hospital

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2024

Slovakia’s populist prime minister Robert Fico spent Pentecost Sunday still in hospital, four days after he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt, but was given “a positive prognosis” that he would survive.

Indonesia Plane Crashes In Greater Jakarta; 3 Killed

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2024

A small aircraft crashed in Greater Jakarta, killing all three people on board but narrowly avoiding more victims in Indonesia’s most densely populated metropolitan area of over 32 million, authorities said.

Several Killed In Hungary’s Boat Crash

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2024

Hungarian police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.

Iran’s President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes; Rescuers On Way

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2024

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was feared dead after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province, though some expressed hope as contact was made with the aircraft.

Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Agent Law After ‘Family Purity Day’

Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2024

Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agent” law after the most massive protests in years and even clashes in the parliament of the former Soviet republic.

Indonesia Province In State of Emergency After Deadly Flooding, Cold Lava Torrents

Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2024

The people in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province faced a state of emergency Saturday after incessant rain caused flash floods and torrents of mud and ‘cold lava,’ also known as ‘lahars,’ killing scores of people.