In a country facing war on two fronts, the Christian aid group Samaritan’s Purse is making a big impact. From building armored ambulance stations to promising a new trauma recovery center on the spot, the U.S.-based Christian humanitarian aid group is stepping into dangerous areas to help people still living with fear every day. Edward […] ...
Day: June 4, 2025
Communist country dumps decades-old 2-child policy as birth rates plummet to alarming levelsCommunist country dumps decades-old 2-child policy as birth rates plummet to alarming levels
Vietnam has ended its two-child policy in hopes of a resurgence of youth in an aging population. The communist country’s National Assembly passed a new amendment that nullifies families from having a two-child limit, according to state media. Vietnamese families are giving birth to fewer children and the birth rate has declined to 1.91 children […] ...
Trump admin stands by Israel, rejects UN resolution backed by UK and FranceTrump admin stands by Israel, rejects UN resolution backed by UK and France
The U.S. rejected a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, standing by Jerusalem. France, the U.K., Russia and China all supported the resolution, which received 14 votes in favor and one vote against, meaning it was not adopted by the council. “It is inexplicable that many members […] ...
WWII bombs found in European city force massive evacuation operationWWII bombs found in European city force massive evacuation operation
More than 20,000 residents were forced to evacuate their homes on Wednesday in Germany after three World War II-era aerial bombs were discovered. The operation would take the bomb squad hours to complete their task. The three bombs were found during exploratory work in the German city of Cologne on Monday, resulting in what officials […] ...
Israel vows to ‘act accordingly’ as Thunberg sails toward Gaza on Palestinian-flagged vesselIsrael vows to ‘act accordingly’ as Thunberg sails toward Gaza on Palestinian-flagged vessel
Israel said that it will “act accordingly” to stop the Freedom Flotilla Coalition carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg, who is en route to the Gaza Strip. Thunberg, 22, a Swedish eco-warrior, set sail this week aboard the Madleen hoisting a Palestinian flag with 11 other activists. It will try to reach the shores of the […] ...
Iran’s Khamenei rejects US zero uranium enrichment demand as ‘100% against’ its interestsIran’s Khamenei rejects US zero uranium enrichment demand as ‘100% against’ its interests
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday came out swinging at the U.S.’ most recent proposal, which apparently included a call for zero uranium enrichment, to which the Iranian leader said was “100 %” against Tehran’s interests. The issue of whether the U.S. would push a complete ban on uranium enrichment – a process that is […] ...
Israeli officials object to expected UN Security Council ceasefire resolutionIsraeli officials object to expected UN Security Council ceasefire resolution
Israeli officials are speaking out against a draft resolution that is set to go before the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday. The resolution, which has the support of Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia, calls for a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the return of […] ...
Several feared dead in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in IndiaSeveral feared dead in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India
Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede on Wednesday as crowds tried to make their way inside a cricket stadium in southern India’s Karnataka state. The crush happened as thousands of cricket fans gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru city to celebrate the winners of the Indian Premier […] ...
China, Rubio exchange jabs on 36th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacreChina, Rubio exchange jabs on 36th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
On the 36th anniversary of the deadly attack on pro-democracy demonstrators in China’s Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, jabs exchanged between Washington and Beijing highlight the continued disconnect between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Western democratic values. In a statement Tuesday evening, which was Wednesday morning local time in China, Secretary of State […] ...
US-backed Gaza aid group pauses food distribution after days of violenceUS-backed Gaza aid group pauses food distribution after days of violence
The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is pausing its aid distribution operations for one day as it seeks to bolster security around its sites. The pause is reportedly also intended to give GHF time to develop plans for accommodating larger crowds. GHF’s break in operations comes after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops reportedly shot at […] ...