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Saudi Arabia Cracks Down Anti-Israel Social Media Activity

Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024

While currently still an official enemy of Israel, Saudi Arabia has been arresting Saudis who took to social media to express solidarity with Hamas and incitement against the Jewish state, i24 News reports.

China’s President In Hungary After Turbulent Talks

Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024

China’s President Xi Jinping was to receive red-carpet treatment in Hungary and neighboring Serbia, contrasting tensions in France, where he began his six-day European tour.

Putin Sworn In As President Despite War and Nuclear Concerns

Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Vladimir Putin has been sworn into his fifth term as Russia’s president despite a war that has killed and injured hundreds of thousands of people and concerns about nuclear drills.

Mob Storms Prayer Service In Indonesia

Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

A mob, including some armed with sharp weapons such as sticks, stormed a prayer service of Catholic students near Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, the latest in a series of anti-Christian incidents in the world’s largest Muslim nation, Christians told…

Russia to Conduct Nuclear Weapons Drill in Response to Western “Threats”

Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Monday that it will be conducting practice drills for using nuclear weapons - because of “threats” made by Western officials, Reuters reports. The drills are a “response to provocative statements and threats by certain…

Ukraine: ‘Russian Plot Uncovered To Assassinate Ukrainian President’

Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Ukraine’s security services said Tuesday they have uncovered a Russian plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top military and political officials, adding to concerns that Moscow’s military is making advances deep inside the country.

Dutch Police End Pro-Palestine Protests At Amsterdam University In Clashes; 125 Arrests

Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Dutch police ended a pro-Palestine protest on the campus of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and detained some 125 people in scenes resembling a warzone, officials said Tuesday.

Macron Reiterates: France May Send Troops to Ukraine, “Russia Cannot Win in Ukraine”

Posted on Monday, May 6, 2024

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated that he would consider sending French troops to help Ukraine fight back against Russia’s invasion if the Ukrainians requested it, the Kyiv Post reports. Macron first announced his highly controversial standpoint earlier this…

China’s Xi Visits Europe As Washington Fears Divisions Among Western Allies

Posted on Monday, May 6, 2024

China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday for his first European trip in five years aimed at countries that seek to loosen Europe’s bonds with the United States and end the U.S. dominance in the world.

Hungary Sees ‘March of the Living’ Amid Rising Antisemitism

Posted on Monday, May 6, 2024

Thousands of Hungarians, many waving Israeli flags, have marched through Budapest to remember the 600,000 Hungarian Jews murdered in World War Two amid fears about rising antisemitism.

Netherlands Moment of Silence Without Antisemitic Incidents Amid Prayers

Posted on Sunday, May 5, 2024

While alerted Christians prayed for them as far away as Indonesia and other nations, the Dutch held a live televised commemoration for those killed in World War Two and other armed conflicts, without antisemitic incidents.

Ukraine Celebrating Easter Amid Heavy Clashes (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Sunday, May 5, 2024

Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrated Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops were further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marked the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.

Jews Fear Disturbances During Dutch Remembrance Of Dead

Posted on Saturday, May 4, 2024

Jewish leaders fear an outbreak of antisemitism on Saturday, May 4, when the Netherlands will observe two minutes of silence for those who died in World War Two, including over 100,000 Dutch Jewish people and more recent armed…

Russian Troops Advancing in Ukraine as More Western Weapons Arrive (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Saturday, May 4, 2024

A Ukrainian town is battered by fighting as Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine are advancing ahead of the expected arrival of more weapons and possible ground troops. The developments on the bloody battlefields come…

Christians Pray As Indonesia Orders Thousands To Relocate After Volcano Erupts

Posted on Friday, May 3, 2024

Indonesia’s government decided Friday that nearly 10,000 residents will be relocated permanently after massive eruptions of the Ruang volcano added to suffering among civilians, including Christians, who have held special prayer services.

France Preparing Troops To Support Ukraine

Posted on Thursday, May 2, 2024

France signaled Thursday that it may send ground troops to wartorn Ukraine if Russia’s military breaks through frontlines as fears mount that the armed conflict could engulf Europe.

China Highway Collapses, Killing Dozens

Posted on Thursday, May 2, 2024

A section of a highway collapsed Wednesday in southern China’s Guangdong province, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, authorities say.

Flooding Kills Hundreds In East Africa

Posted on Thursday, May 2, 2024

At least hundreds of people are dead in Kenya and neighboring Tanzania after heavy rain hit several nations in East Africa’s monsoon season, authorities say.

Hungary, East Europe Concerned At 20th Anniversary Of EU Big Bang Expansion

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

With mixed feelings, Central and Eastern Europe marked the 20th anniversary of the European Union’s “Big Bang” expansion with concerns about its future dampening celebrations.

Dozens Detained As Freedom Riots Hit Georgia

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The smoke cleared Wednesday in the streets of Georgia’s capital after dozens of people were detained while an opposition leader was seen bandaged and bruised, as security forces cracked down on the latest protest outside Parliament against a…

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• Trump, Carney Meet at White House Amid Tariff Tensions and Uncertain Future for U.S.-Canada Trade
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• 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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