Tense Calm In Ireland After Clashes
An uneasy calm returned to the streets of Dublin early Friday after violence broke out between police and protesters in the central part of the Irish capital.
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German Forces Raid Hamas Properties
German authorities said Thursday that hundreds of police officers searched the properties of Hamas members and followers amid a broader crackdown on anti-Israel terror groups.
New Hope For Cancer Treatment
There was hope for at least some cancer patients Thursday after experts announced new treatment may be available from an unexpected source.
Iran Envoy Meets Hezbollah Chief As Rockets Hit Israel
Iran’s foreign minister has warned that the Gaza war will expand unless the truce between Israel and Hamas, entering into force Friday, is maintained.
Turkey, Bulgaria Storm and Tsunami Kills Many
Turkey and other parts of the Balkans were recovering Thursday after a catastrophic flooding caused by massive storms and a related tsunami left a trail of destruction, killing up to 22 people, officials said.
Turkey: ‘Israel Will Soon Be Destroyed’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned Israel it will “soon” be destroyed and that Ankara designates Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories as “terrorists,” Worthy News learned Thursday.
Dutch Anti-Islam Donald Trump Wins Dutch Elections (Worthy News Radio)
The man who has been called the Dutch Donald Trump and was threatened with death by extremists for his strong anti-Islam and pro-Israel views sailed to victory in historic parliamentary elections. Official results show that the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) gained the most votes in the Netherlands, prompting outrage within the Muslim community.
White House Considers Re-Designation of Yemeni Houthis as Terrorist Group
The White House is considering whether to re-designate the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen as a terror organization after President Biden removed it from the US Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist list shortly after his inauguration in 2021, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Anti-Islam Party PVV Of Wilders Wins Dutch Elections
The Anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) of Geert Wilders, who strongly supports Israel, has won the Dutch elections in a major shakeup of the Netherlands’ political scene, exit polls show.
Dutch Thriller Election Overshadowed By Polarization And Attacks
Dutch voters cast ballots Wednesday in an unpredictable election overshadowed by two violent attacks on a nationalist leader who had been critical about migration, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and perceived LGBTQ+ propaganda among children.
U.S. Strikes Iraqi Hezbollah Group; At Least 5 Killed
In reaction to increasing attacks on U.S. bases, U.S. fighter aircraft targeted two operations centers affiliated with Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah militia group. The Iranian-backed militia reported the death of five of its members in Jurf al-Sakhar, located south of Baghdad.
BRICS Calls for a ‘Sustained’ Ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict
China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and other BRICS leaders expressed condemnation for “acts of violence” affecting both Palestinian and Israeli civilians amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. This stance was conveyed through a joint statement released on Tuesday.
Attack on US Air Base in Iraq Leaves 8 Injured; Air Force Retaliates Against Iranian-Backed Militia Group
U.S. forces targeted Iranian-supported militias responsible for firing a short-range ballistic missile at the al-Asad air base in Iraq on Monday. The attack led to eight injuries among U.S. troops.
U.S. Warns Iran on Sending Short-Range Missiles to Russia
U.S. officials expressed concerns on Tuesday that Iran is gearing up to supply Russia with sophisticated short-range ballistic missiles for its military operations in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
South Africa Votes To Close Down Israeli Embassy
South Africa’s Parliament voted to close down Israel’s embassy in Pretoria after President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the Jewish nation of committing “genocide” in Gaza.
Cashless System Being Developed as IMF Releases Virtual Digital Currency Handbook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a virtual handbook on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to serve as a reference guide for Central Banks, aiming to facilitate the implementation of CBDCs and the transition towards a cashless society. However, concerns have been raised about potential heightened government interference in individuals’ personal finances.
Secular Groups Petition to Cease Christian Prayers in Australian Parliament
As the parliament resumed this week in Australia, a coalition of pro-secular Australian organizations initiated a petition on the Australian Parliament House website calling for the removal of Christian prayer from its longstanding tradition.
Unannounced Visit by U.S. Secretary of Defense to Ukraine, Pledges New Military Aid Package
During an unannounced trip to Kyiv on Monday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced a new military aid package amounting up to $100 million for Ukraine’s war against Russia.
Biden administration sanctions Iran-aligned terrorists for continued attacks on US bases in Syria/Iraq
Amid growing concern that the ongoing Israel-Hamas war could spread across the Middle East, the United States on Friday sanctioned Iran-aligned terror groups for carrying out continued attacks on US bases in Syria and Iraq, Reuters reports.
Hundreds Of Rohingya Refugees Land In Indonesia After Sea Adventure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hundreds of persecuted Rohingya refugees originally from Myanmar, including women and children, have been allowed to disembark in western Indonesia’s Aceh province after weeks at sea, Worthy News learned Monday.