‘Operation Lone Star’ Underway as House Republicans Accuse Mayorkas of ‘Dereliction of Duty’
The ongoing crisis at the U.S. southern border took priority on Capitol Hill Wednesday with two separate hearings.
Year: 2023
Netanyahu: US Pushing for ‘Small’ Iran Nuclear Deal, State Dept Denies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking Wednesday in a meeting with the Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee, said the U.S. is pushing for a “small” informal arrangement with Iran in order to prevent a military confrontation over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
Iran attacks Israel through its Middle East proxies, Gallant tells Austin
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday night met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Brussels to discuss Iran and other important aspects of the US-Israel relationship.
UN Chief Seeks “Global Digital Compact” to Police the Spread of Disinformation
The secretary-general of the United Nations has unveiled a “Global Digital Compact” to police “hate and lies” about issues such as climate change.
Migrant Boat Tragedy Death Toll Rises To Hundreds; ‘No Hope Of Survivors’ (Worthy News Radio)
Greek authorities said Thursday that more than 500 migrants, including many children, were believed to have died after their overloaded fishing boat capsized and sank off southern Greece.
Ukraine Regains Control Over’ Swathes Of Territory’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has regained control over vast swathes of territory in its counteroffensive against Russian forces. The announcement comes despite Moscow claiming Ukraine’s counterattack is faltering.
Record-breaking 110 million people now displaced worldwide, most refugees hosted in poorer countries
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees announced in its Global Trends Report for 2022 that a record-breaking 110 million people around the world have now been displaced because of wars, persecution, or human rights violations, the Associated Press reports. The UNHCR report was published Wednesday.
Turkey continues to oppose Sweden’s accession to NATO
Sweden is not yet able to join NATO as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday he is not satisfied the Swedish government has been too lenient in its dealing with the separatist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), AP reports. Described by Erdogan as a terror group, the PKK has fought an insurgency in Turkey, and attempted a coup in 2016.
United States to follow United Kingdom in sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine
Following a similar decision by the United Kingdom earlier this year, the US has decided to send the Ukrainian military a shipment of depleted uranium munitions that are so dense they can penetrate Russia’s tank armor and give Ukraine a significant edge in fighting the Russian invasion, Insider reports. The Biden administration had delayed sending the ammunition as it weighed concerns about the environmental and health impact of depleted uranium.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees two small hikes by end of 2023
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but signaled in new projections that borrowing costs may still need to rise by as much as half of a percentage point by the end of this year, as the U.S. central bank reacted to a stronger-than-expected economy and a slower decline in inflation.
England: National Health Service to stop most puberty blocking treatments for minors, cites insufficient evidence that it’s best course
England’s National Health Service (NHS) announced Friday that, following a review of its current gender incongruence services for children and young people, puberty blockers will no longer be routinely available to minors, but will only be dispensed as part of clinical research, BBC News reports.
Palestinian Authority and China establish strategic partnership, sign cooperation agreements
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Wednesday that they have established a strategic partnership and have signed several bilateral cooperation agreements, Reuters reports.
Israel Reportedly Attacks Targets In Syria, Air Defenses Activated
Israel carried out an attack on Syria overnight Wednesday, according to state-run SANA News television. At least one Syrian soldier was seriously wounded.
U.S. House passes bill to establish Abraham Accords special envoy
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that, if seen through the Senate, would establish a special envoy for the Abraham Accords – the historic deal that saw Israel normalize relations with a handful of Arab states.
Egypt submits application to join BRICS, says Russian envoy to Cairo
Russian ambassador to Cairo Georgy Borisenko on Wednesday announced that Egypt has applied to join BRICS.
FBI Official Stuns Hawley When He Claims The Bureau ‘Unintentionally’ Spied On ‘278,000’ Americans
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate visibly stunned Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Tuesday with his estimate of how many Americans the Bureau has “unintentionally” spied on.
US to provide additional $2.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine
The US announced Friday that it will be providing a further $2.1 billion to Ukraine for long-term weapons in its fight against Russia’s invasion, the Associated Press reports. The US has supported Ukraine with extensive military aid and other forms of assistance but has repeatedly asserted it will not send American soldiers to fight this war.
Indonesia: Muslim protesters prevent church from holding services in rented room
Following a large protest by members of the Indonesian Muslim Alliance (AUI), a church in Medan, Indonesia has been prevented from holding worship services in a room it rented at a shopping mall for this purpose, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Deadly Cyclone and Quake Hit Pakistan, India Prompting Prayers
Local Christians asked for prayers as coastal areas in India and Pakistan prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy after an earthquake struck the region.
Dozens Of Migrants Drown In Greece’s Shipwreck Tragedy (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in Greece said Wednesday that at least 59 migrants drowned, and more were feared missing after their overloaded boat capsized and sank off Greece in the country’s deadliest shipwreck this year. More than 100 have been rescued, but search and recovery operations continued.