13 May 2025

National scandal: Canadian federal health officials signed agreements not to release information about covid vaccines that could embarrass Trudeau
Newly released records show Canada’s top doctor and federal managers signed confidentiality pledges during the covid crisis to avoid disclosures that could damage government credibility. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, and nearly 30 senior federal health officials signed a confidentiality pledge to avoid releasing information that could “embarrass” the Trudeau government during the height of the covid “pandemic.”

European Defense Ministers to Convene in Rome on Ukraine Support
The defense ministers of five European countries will meet in Rome on Friday, according to Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto in a statement. The purpose is to discuss support to Ukraine. Besides Italy, the defense ministers from the United Kingdom, France, and Poland will participate.

Study Warns of Imminent Earthquake Devastating US West Coast; Rabbi Warns of Pre-Messiah
A recent study suggested that a major earthquake off the coast of the Northwest US is overdue and will drop large areas below sea level. One rabbi emphasized that this is a part of the Final Redemption in which God uses nature, fire, and water to purify Man for the Messianic Era. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and led by Tina Dura, assistant professor of geosciences at Virginia Tech, highlighted the potential for a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone that could cause coastal land to sink by as much as 6.5 feet.

Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey
President Donald Trump says that he can imagine going to Turkey on Thursday to join a meeting between Ukraine and Russia. This is welcomed by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyj – but from Russia’s Vladimir Putin it is silent.

After 584 days in Gaza: IDF soldier Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity, arrives in Israel
Dual Israeli-U.S. citizen and IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldier, Edan Alexander, arrived in Israel shortly before 8 p.m. local time, 584 days after he was kidnapped and kept in captivity by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Following separate negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas, the terrorists transferred Alexander to the Red Cross in the Khan Younis area, without any of the cynical propaganda spectacles it put on during the previous hostage releases.

Middle East on edge: Trump pushes billion-dollar arms deals that could spark a regional arms race
President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, and his Middle Eastern itinerary also includes stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The purpose of Trump’s visit is reportedly to strengthen Washington’s ties with the three affluent Arab states while securing vast business deals for U.S. defense companies. However, while Trump advocates for peace in the Middle East, his visit could potentially trigger an historic regional arms race in this highly volatile region. The Trump-led delegation includes Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, Sikorsky CEO Paul Lemmo and leaders of other top American defense companies.

Despite ceasefire: Hamas didn’t get ‘anything in return’ for release of IDF soldier Alexander, PM Netanyahu asserts
Planned large-scale offensive will go ahead despite release, Israeli official says

Israeli concerns grow: Trump reportedly plans to meet Palestinian, Syrian & Lebanese presidents in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to the Middle East – his first major visit abroad since taking office – has already sparked speculation about strained relations after it was revealed he would skip Israel in favor of stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. In recent days, a flurry of reports has heightened Israeli concerns, as Trump is now set to meet with nearly all regional leaders – except those of Israel.

Netanyahu to wounded soldiers: Things will happen in Gaza you haven’t seen before
Wounded soldiers from the war meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and call for a decisive victory in Gaza. Netanyahu: “A decision has been made to go all the way. We are very close.” “We will conquer Gaza, and our security control will remain there forever. Within days, things are going to happen in Gaza.

Gulf diplomatic sources debate if Trump will announce US recognition of Palestinian state
A Gulf diplomatic source, who declined to be named or disclose his position, told The Media Line, “President Donald Trump will issue a declaration regarding the State of Palestine and American recognition of it, and that there will be the establishment of a Palestinian state without the presence of Hamas.” The source also added, “If an announcement of American recognition of the State of Palestine is made, it will be the most important declaration that will change the balance of power in the Middle East, and more countries will join the Abraham Accords.”

When Will North Carolina or Congress Investigate Duke University for Allowing Calls for Israel’s Destruction and Other False Claims?
Duke University has apparently permitted an entire academic department to publicly align itself against Israel. In 2021, Duke’s Department of Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies endorsed a public statement declaring, “We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine …We do not subscribe to a ‘both sides’ rhetoric.”

Activists caught trying to smuggle goat onto Temple Mount
Jewish activists tried to smuggle a live goat onto the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Monday using a supermarket bag. The Israel Police confirmed that officers from the David Subdistrict of the Jerusalem District arrested nine suspects in the Old City for allegedly assaulting police officers and attempting to disturb the public order.

The Church Will Not See The Events Of The Tribulation, But We Can See Its Shadows
That doesn’t mean we won’t have trouble. We will. Jesus told us we would (John 16:33). But persecution from others and the normal trauma of living in a fallen world, are different from God’s wrath poured out for our sins. We won’t experience the latter because His wrath for our sins was poured out long ago — on Jesus at the cross. He received what we deserved.

A Six-Figure Income Is Considered Low In Some Bay Area Counties
An income of more than $100,000 a year for a single person is now listed as low income in four San Francisco Bay Area counties, according to the 2025 State Income Limits set by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. “When a six-figure income qualifies as low income, it’s a clear sign that too many Californians are struggling to make ends meet,”

Shallow M5.6 earthquake hits southwest China’s Xizang region
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.6 hit southwest China’s Xizang autonomous region at 21:11 UTC on May 11, 2025 (05:11 local time on May 12). The agency is reporting a depth of 9 km (6 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

126-year-old rain record broken in Charleston as heavy rain spreads across Southeast
Charleston, South Carolina, set a new daily rainfall record on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a moisture-laden storm system brought prolonged periods of heavy rain to the region. The event marked the highest recorded precipitation for that date at Charleston International Airport, with widespread impacts extending across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. Flash flood threats are expected to persist through Wednesday, May 14, according to the Weather Prediction Center (WPC).

Destructive floods claim over 100 lives in South Kivu, DR Congo/
Over 100 people were killed in Kasaba Village, South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the Kasaba River overflowed following heavy rainfall between May 8 and 9, 2025. The resulting floods damaged more than 150 homes, injured multiple residents, and devastated the surrounding area.

Floods claim at least 7 lives in Mogadishu, Somalia
At least 7 people were reported dead in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, after heavy rain on Friday, May 9, 2025. Floodwaters rose to waist height, causing widespread damage to roads and city infrastructure.

Coincidence? Top Two MMR-Vaccinated States Lead In 2025 Measles Cases
Texas and New Mexico have had the sharpest increase in measles (MMR) vaccination so far in 2025 – they’ve also had the most measles cases.

1,000 Troops Who Identify As Transgender Being Discharged: Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense on May 8 confirmed that approximately 1,000 service members who have identified as having gender dysphoria will begin the voluntary separation process under new guidance that reinstates a ban on military service for those diagnosed with or exhibiting symptoms of gender dysphoria.

The Truth About The “Trade Deal” With China
Everybody is so happy right now.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up more than 1,000 points today, the talking heads on television are bubbling over with optimism, and even many of President Trump’s harshest critics are cheering.  It warms my heart to see everyone so happy, and so there is part of me that is not inclined to dump rain on everyone’s parade.  But I am not going to tell people what they want to hear just to tickle their ears.  I have got to tell the truth about the agreement that has just been made with China, and the truth is not all rainbows and lollipops.

HAARP ‘The Doomsday Machine’: Once we open this Pandora’s box we are not going to be able to close it
Everybody is so happy right now.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up more than 1,000 points today, the talking heads on television are bubbling over with optimism, and even many of President Trump’s harshest critics are cheering.  It warms my heart to see everyone so happy, and so there is part of me that is not inclined to dump rain on everyone’s parade.  But I am not going to tell people what they want to hear just to tickle their ears.  I have got to tell the truth about the agreement that has just been made with China, and the truth is not all rainbows and lollipops.

National scandal: Canadian federal health officials signed agreements not to release information about covid vaccines that could embarrass Trudeau
“Newly released records show Canada’s top doctor and federal managers signed confidentiality pledges during the covid crisis to avoid disclosures that could damage government credibility. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, and nearly 30 senior federal health officials signed a confidentiality pledge to avoid releasing information that could “embarrass” the Trudeau government during the height of the covid “pandemic.” The oath was part of a broader secrecy policy within the Public Health Agency and other government departments, and was signed after the Trudeau administration secured billions in covid “vaccine” contracts.”

Israeli Cabinet votes to stop Palestinian takeover of Judea and Samaria
The Israeli Cabinet voted on Sunday to back a series of “revolutionary” measures aimed at stopping what it said was the Palestinian Authority-led takeover of lands in Judea and Samaria, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced.

The Call To ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Is A Brazen Chant For Jewish Blood
Those who hate Israel often call for intifada, an Arabic word meaning “uprising.” Pro-Hamas demonstrators carry signs with slogans like “Intifada Until Victory,” “There Is Only One Solution: Intifada Revolution,” and “Globalize the Intifada.” Members of the media and higher education assure us these messages are calls for peaceful protests and boycotts, not war. But reality tells a different story.

This Week Will Begin A Process That Will Either Lead To Peace Or World War 3
Are we about to see Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sitting across from each other at a negotiating table in Turkey?  It looks like that could actually happen this week.  If both leaders really do show up, there will be peace negotiations in Turkey starting on Thursday.  But will these negotiations lead to peace, or will they lead to World War 3?