Global Stocks Tumble, But Hope Remains
Markets were bracing for another shaky day after Japan’s main stock index suffered its worst day in 37 years, while Wall Street in the United States finished sharply lower on Monday.
Month: August 2024
Israel Anticipates Imminent Iran, Hezbollah Strike
Israel was anticipating an imminent massive attack by Iran and Lebanon-based Hezbollah on Tuesday following warnings by the United States.
China Working On Internet ID Despite Concerns
China’s Communist government seeks to take over the job of verification from companies and give people a single internet identification document (ID) that critics warn will provide it with even more control over people’s lives, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Iran Rejects De-Escalation Efforts, Vows to Strike Israel
Israel is on high alert following the assassination of key terrorist leaders last week, facing escalating tensions with Iran and its proxies. Despite efforts by the US and Arab nations to de-escalate, Iran has threatened attacks on Israel, raising the possibility of a broader conflict. Amid these tensions, rumors from world leaders indicate that a retaliatory strike may take place over the next 24 hours.
Israel Continues to Dismantle Terrorist Tunnels Connecting Egypt and Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that they have discovered an unusually large tunnel along the Gaza-Egypt border. The tunnel, which is about 10 feet tall, is big enough to allow vehicles to pass through.
UNRWA Will Fire 9 Employees For Participation in Oct. 7 Attacks
The United Nations announced on Monday that nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) are suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and will be fired from their positions.
Fear of US recession Drives Global Market Turmoil
The U.S. stock market took a major dive Monday as Japan saw its worst stock market day since 1987, raising fears of a recession and drawing fresh criticism for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Recession Fears Drive Significant Stock Market Losses Monday
The U.S. stock market saw significant losses Monday after opening with sharp declines that did not bounce back.
Feds Bust Elaborate Human Smuggling Operation Stretching from Honduras to Boston
Two recent cases prosecuted by the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas highlight how business owners made millions of dollars orchestrating elaborate human smuggling and stash house operations in south Texas.
China: Evangelical Christian Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
An evangelical Christian leader in Guizhou Province, China has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on unfounded charges of fraud and “inciting subversion of state power,” Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Father Burns Christian Daughter With Flat Iron for Leaving Islam
A newly Christian 19-year-old girl in Uganda was burned with a flat iron by her Muslim father after he learned she had left Islam, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but converts from Islam are vulnerable to violent attacks from Muslim extremist relatives if they choose to leave Islam for Jesus.
Nearly Half of British Jews Considered Leaving the UK Since the Oct.7 Attack on Israel, Poll
A new survey shows that nearly half (47%) of British Jews have considered leaving the United Kingdom after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered an international outpouring of antisemitism. The UK, in particular, saw massive, weekly, anti-Israel protests, with British Jews reporting they felt unsafe.
Anne Frank Monument Defaced In Amsterdam
There is outrage in the Netherlands after a statue of Anne Frank, one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, or Shoah, was vandalized again in Amsterdam with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
Britain Burning As Anti-Migrant Protests Spread
ritain was preparing for more upheaval Monday after massive anti-migration riots that a senior Conservative Party official seemed to partly justify following the killing of three girls, allegedly by the teenage son of Rwandan parents.
Bangladesh Premier Flees Country; Uprising Underway
A full-scale uprising was underway Monday in Bangladesh as longtime authoritarian Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly fled the country and protesters stormed her palace in deadly clashes.
EU Leaders Demand Venezuela’s Voting Results Details As Unrest Grows
The leaders of seven European Union countries have demanded that Venezuela publish detailed voting results from last week’s presidential election, which granted incumbent President Nicolás Maduro a victory despite opposition protests.
Ukraine ‘Sinks Russian Submarine’ as Suffering Continues (Worthy News Radio)
There was more human suffering in the Russia-Ukraine war on Sunday, with officials confirming that Russian shelling of a residential area killed one person and injured two in the strategic logistical hub in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The reported attack came after Ukraine said it struck and sank a Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine and damaged several prized Russian S-400 air defense systems in Crimea.
Turkey Halts NATO-Israel Cooperation
Israel faced even more security challenges Monday after fresh confirmation that Turkey has blocked cooperation between the NATO military alliance and the Jewish nation.
Europe’s Tallest Volcano Erupts Halting Flights
Europe’s tallest volcano, Mount Etna, erupted over Italy’s island of Sicily, impacting air traffic.
Russia Halts Arms Deliveries To Houthis After US, Saudi Pressure
Russia has canceled plans at the last minute to deliver missiles and other military equipment to Yemen-based Houthi fighters after pressure from the United States and Saudi Arabia, several sources say.