China Highway Collapses, Killing Dozens
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.
Year: 2024
Flooding Kills Hundreds In East Africa
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.
US Pushes Hamas On Ceasefire With Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas Wednesday to accept the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that would free hostages and pause the nearly seven months of war in Gaza that has killed thousands.
US University Riots Over Gaza War
Clashes broke out at U.S. universities, injuring several people Wednesday as police struggled to end weeks-long protests against Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu Vows To Enter Rafah As IDF Ramps Up Preparation for Imminent Operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas in Gaza while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) 98th and 162nd divisions have been intensively preparing for upcoming operations in the Gaza Strip, focusing on the impending Rafah offensive.
Border Bill to Address Immigration Crisis Seems Far Off
President Joe Biden recently signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill and in so doing may have ended any hopes for a bill this Congress to address the southern border crisis.
Hungary, East Europe Concerned At 20th Anniversary Of EU Big Bang Expansion
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.
US to Reclassify Cannabis as Less Dangerous Drug
The United States government is planning to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, in a move that would bring federal cannabis law closer to individual state laws, Sky News reports. Like heroin and LSD, Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating a high potential for abuse and no recognized medicinal qualities.
Dozens Detained As Freedom Riots Hit Georgia
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 bill that demonstrators say threatens press freedom.
Sudan: “A Crisis of Epic Proportions is Brewing,” Warns US Ambassador to UN
The US ambassador to the United Nations warned Monday that “history is repeating itself” as Sudan faces a “crisis of epic proportions” that includes a “large-scale massacre” in El-Fasher in the Darfur region, AFP reports.
Government Working on Immediate IDF Enlistment of Ultra-Orthodox Men
Amid ongoing legal proceedings to finalize the matter, Israel’s government has told the country’s Supreme Court justices that it is working on the immediate enlistment of army-age ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men into the Israel Defense Forces, i24News reports.
Nigeria: Evangelical Pastor Murdered in Kaduna State, “We Can No Longer Bear This”
A Christian pastor in Nigeria’s Kaduna state was ambushed and murdered by gunmen as he traveled to visit members of his church last month, Christian Daily reports.
Australia: Church Leader Forgives Teenager Who Stabbed Him In The Eye During Worship Service
An Australian Assyrian church leader who was stabbed in the eye among other parts of his body during a livestream worship service on Apr. 15 has already returned to the pulpit saying he forgives the attacker, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Texas Law Enforcement, Feds Seize Large Amounts of Cocaine, Weapons at Border
Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are seizing large quantities of cocaine at the border.
UN Court Rejects Nicaragua’s Request To Halt Germany’s Aid To Israel
The top U.N. court has rejected a request by Nicaragua to order Germany to halt military and other aid to Israel. It also declined Nicaragua’s demand to Germany to renew funding to the U.N. aid agency in Gaza.
China Sending Robotic Spacecraft To Moon As Space Race Heats Up
China will send a robotic spacecraft on a round trip to the moon’s far side within the coming days amid mounting concerns about a possible military space race between the world’s superpowers.
Israel’s Premier Condemns Planned Arrests By International Court
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned reported plans by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Israeli government officials on charges related to the conduct of its war against Hamas.
US: Lawmakers Preparing Bill To Sanction ICC If It Issues Israel Arrest Warrants
A number of US lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties are working on legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court if it decides to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhyahu or other senior Israeli officials, Axios reported exclusively.
Mozambique: Christians Under Increasing Threat From Islamic Insurgents
Christians in northern Mozambique have come under increasing threat from Islamic extremist insurgents fighting the Mozambican government in order to impose their version of Muslim law and control on the country, The Roys Report (TRR) has said.
NATO Chief: ‘Allies Delayed Arms For Ukraine’
In an unusual move, outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg lashed out at allies for not providing Ukraine in time with the weapons it needs to stave off Russia’s invasion of the war torn nation.