Fierce Clashes Deep In Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel, where he was due to hold discussions with the Israeli government after fierce overnight clashes in Gaza.

Iran’s Assumes UN Human Rights Council Chair Despite Surge in Executions

Iran’s assumption of the chair of a United Nations human rights social forum on Thursday has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to Tehran’s extensive history of human rights violations and terrorism. In a troubling trend, Iran has experienced a sharp increase in executions, with at least 419 individuals executed in the first seven months of the year, marking a 30 percent rise compared to the same period in 2022, as revealed in a new report published by the United Nations.

Iran-Backed Elite Unit Dubbed Hezbollah 2.0 Has Arrived in Lebanon

According to an Israeli military source, an elite Iran-backed unit has recently arrived in Lebanon, with intentions to engage in attacks on Israel. This development comes as the conflict in the Gaza Strip has been escalating and spilling over into other areas, according to Newsweek.

Cuba Threatens, Detains Protestant Pastors, Group Says

Two Protestant pastors have been “arbitrarily detained” by Cuba’s internal intelligence services ahead of an event on “freedom of religion or belief” (FoRB), rights activists told Worthy News late Thursday.

House advances $14.3 Billion Israel aid package, sparking upcoming battle with the Senate and the White House

On Thursday, a $14.3 billion Republican-authored Israel aid package passed with a 226-196 vote, mostly along party lines. However, the Democratic-led Senate and the White House have promptly rejected the bill. This vote represented a pivotal test for Speaker Mike Johnson, who was elected to the position just last week, with a dozen Democrats crossing party lines to support the measure.

US and China to hold long-awaited talks on nuclear arms control

For the first time since talks held with the Obama administration, China will next week hold “consultations” on nuclear arms control and non-proliferation, Reuters reports. China made the announcement Monday after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Washington, Reuters reports. The talks are understood to be taking place in the coming days.

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