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Christians Suffering In Brazil Flooding Killing Many
Christians Suffering In Brazil Flooding Killing Many

Christian aid workers said Wednesday they are rushing food parcels and other relief to Christians in Brazil’s critical agricultural state of Rio Grande do Sul, where flooding caused by massive torrential rains left more than 150 people dead and some 100 missing.

Dutch Jewish Journalist Fears Hamas Sympathizers in Netherlands
Dutch Jewish Journalist Fears Hamas Sympathizers in Netherlands

A prominent Jewish journalist whose family suffered in the Holocaust has expressed concern about rising antisemitism in the Netherlands where Hamas sympathizers have attacked universities causing millions in damages.

Iran: No Major Outpouring of Grief for “Butcher of Tehran” Raisi
Iran: No Major Outpouring of Grief for “Butcher of Tehran” Raisi

Five days of official mourning have been instituted to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash on Monday, but Iran has not seen any mass outpouring of public grief for him.

One Killed, 30 Injured In Singapore Airlines Turbulence
One Killed, 30 Injured In Singapore Airlines Turbulence

In a rare incident, an elderly British man died, and about 30 others suffered injuries as “severe turbulence” hit a flight from London to Singapore, Singapore Airlines and other sources said.

UN Nuclear Chief:  “Iran Has Never Been Closer to Achieving a Nuclear Bomb”
UN Nuclear Chief: “Iran Has Never Been Closer to Achieving a Nuclear Bomb”

The director general of the UN’s nuclear agency has reiterated that the brutal Islamic regime of Iran has “never been closer” to developing a nuclear weapon, an achievement that may be just “weeks” away, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Hungary Detains Cruise Ship Captain Involved In Deadly Collision
Hungary Detains Cruise Ship Captain Involved In Deadly Collision

Hungary’s police said Monday they had detained the captain of a Swiss-based cruise ship who was allegedly involved in a collision with a small motor boat on the Danube River that killed two people and left five others missing.

Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Killed In Helicopter Crash
Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Killed In Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash alongside foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iranian state media confirmed Monday.

Indonesia Plane Crashes In Greater Jakarta; 3 Killed
Indonesia Plane Crashes In Greater Jakarta; 3 Killed

A small aircraft crashed in Greater Jakarta, killing all three people on board but narrowly avoiding more victims in Indonesia’s most densely populated metropolitan area of over 32 million, authorities said.

Several Killed In Hungary’s Boat Crash
Several Killed In Hungary’s Boat Crash

Hungarian police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.

Iran’s President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes; Rescuers On Way
Iran’s President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes; Rescuers On Way

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was feared dead after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province, though some expressed hope as contact was made with the aircraft.

Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Agent Law After ‘Family Purity Day’
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Agent Law After ‘Family Purity Day’

Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agent” law after the most massive protests in years and even clashes in the parliament of the former Soviet republic.

Indonesia Province In State of Emergency After Deadly Flooding, Cold Lava Torrents
Indonesia Province In State of Emergency After Deadly Flooding, Cold Lava Torrents

The people in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province faced a state of emergency Saturday after incessant rain caused flash floods and torrents of mud and ‘cold lava,’ also known as ‘lahars,’ killing scores of people.

Blinken Visit To Ukraine Marked By Controversy
Blinken Visit To Ukraine Marked By Controversy

With Russian troops advancing towards Ukraine’s second largest city, Kyiv was awaiting more U.S. military aid after a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken marked by controversies.

Russia’s President Forging Ties With China As New Cold War Rages
Russia’s President Forging Ties With China As New Cold War Rages

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping to increase their strategic ties as a new Cold War emerges with the West.

Several Killed In New Caledonia Riots
Several Killed In New Caledonia Riots

France has declared a state of emergency on its Pacific island of New Caledonia, boosting police deployments and banning the video application TikTok after riots over electoral reform killed at least four people.