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?

Macron: Putin’s Proposal for Ukraine Talks Insufficient
The proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin came as a response to Saturday’s demands from Kyiv and European allies for a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday. But Putin’s counterproposal is not enough, according to Macron, who believes that Putin is trying to buy time.

Leo XIV calls for end to global wars in first Sunday address
expanding on his prepared texts, Leo turned attention to global conflicts and called for an end to wars currently waging across the world. “Never again war,” he urged. He cited the conflicts in Ukraine, in Gaza, Pakistan by name.

Poland Accuses Russia of Arson in Warsaw Shopping Center Fire
We now know for certain that the extensive fire at the Marywilska shopping center was the result of an arson attack ordered by Russian authorities”, writes Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk on X. “The attack was coordinated by a person in Russia. Some of the perpetrators are already detained, while others are being identified and arrested”.

Israel prepares for release of hostage Edan Alexander in coming two days
Hamas announced this evening (Sunday) the planned release of kidnapped soldier Edan Alexander as part of “steps Hamas is taking in favor of a ceasefire, the opening of crossings, and the entry of humanitarian aid,” according to the terror organization’s statement.

Rafah nearly cleared of Hamas terrorists as Israeli military pushes forward
The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it has defeated most of the remaining terrorist operatives in Rafah, an important former Hamas hub located in southern Gaza on the Egyptian border. “Janina is the last area where fighting against terrorists in the Rafah Brigade is taking place,” the military said, referring to a specific neighborhood in the area.

Witkoff: ‘Israel not willing to end the war,’ not aligned with US policy
With the breaking news on Sunday night of Hamas’s pending release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, coupled with the Trump administration’s official opposition to the IDF’s planned ground operation in Gaza, many are deeply concerned about a rift in the US-Israel relationship, notwithstanding Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s insistence that it is as strong as ever.

US talking directly to Hamas about ceasefire, aid to Gaza
The Trump administration is talking directly to Hamas regarding ending the war in Gaza and bringing in more humanitarian aid, a senior Palestinian official told Reuters. Trump has expressed concern over the plight of Gazans and has vowed to begin US efforts to transfer aid. The US State Department did not comment on the matter.

Iran is up to its old tricks
Unless regime change happens along the way, I see either Israel or America or both taking out Iran’s nuclear capabilities. It cannot come soon enough.

Trump confirms release of hostage Edan Alexander: ‘I am grateful’
Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday the release of hostage Edan Alexander, who is being held captive by Hamas. On his social media, the president wrote that he was “pleased to announce that Edan Alexander, a US citizen held captive since October 2023, is returning home to his family.”

Putin Proposes ‘Direct Negotiations’ with Ukraine After 3 Years of War
In a surprise statement from the Kremlin on Sunday, Vladimir Putin proposed to engage in direct negotiations with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. This initiative comes after three years of a deadly conflict that has caused the most serious crisis between Russia and the West since the Cuban missile crisis in 1962.

Israel Fully Endorses Trump’s Plan for Gaza Aid, Minister Says
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Israel fully endorses US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza aid. Trump recently repeated a US pledge to help get food to Palestinians in Gaza. A US-backed mechanism for getting aid into Gaza should take effect soon, Washington’s envoy to Israel also said on Friday.

IDF warns of imminent strike on Yemeni ports
The military’s Arabic-language spokesperson issues a warning for evacuations from Ras Isa, Al Hodediah and As-Salif ports; Yemeni media says strikes underway, but no Israeli confirmation

Promises To Israel: Who Is Able To Overturn God’s Decree?
I’m fully persuaded that Scripture confirms the nation’s continuing place in God’s sovereign plan for the future. But long ago, what I learned as I worked on my master’s thesis in seminary, led to a deeper conviction of why this must be the case. The title was “Roman Catholic Justification in the Light of Scripture.” My understanding of what Paul wrote about justification by faith, first of all, solidified my belief in eternal security. The message of Romans 8:31-38 is clear: If God pronounces us righteous, it’s a done deal. No one can overturn His judicial verdict upon our lives. It’s impossible.

“Absurd Conspiracy”: French Media Rushes To Quash Claims Macron, Merz & Starmer Caught Hiding Cocaine On Kiev-Bound Train
French media are on the defensive after journalists unexpectedly entered a train carriage carrying French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the German and British Prime Ministers, en route to Kyiv on Friday, which sparked a firestorm on social media with allegations of cocaine use by the top leaders. “They [social media users] cite videos that allegedly show Emmanuel Macron discreetly hiding a strange white bag on the table,” the French daily newspaper Libération said, adding, “And according to these accounts, Friedrich Merz even had a straw to use to take drugs. (watch)

Hegseth says ‘lean and mean’ military requires cutting officers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a reduction of the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officers — potentially setting up a clash with Congress, which must approve any such adjustments. In a memo released Monday, Hegseth called for slashing 20% of four-star positions in the active-duty military, 20% of all general officers in the National Guard, and a further reduction by at least 10% of generals and admirals.

Palestinian Authority vice president calls on Hamas to disarm
Hussein al-Sheikh, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s deputy, called on Hamas to disarm in an interview given to Al Arabiya. “Hamas should give up its weapons,” he said. “The best way now It is peaceful resistance to Israel and not through weapons.” the report said that a proposal was submitted by bin Salman that was approved by Trump. “Bin Salman expects Trump’s agreement to the Saudi demand for the establishment of a Palestinian state,

Erdoğan assures ‘good news’ after PKK congress
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Türkiye is on the brink of “good news” regarding its long-running efforts to eliminate PKK, following what the terror group called “historic decisions” made at its latest congress. “We are determined to rid our country of the scourge of terrorism, which has caused deep pain to our citizens from all walks of life for 40 years and put dynamite in our brotherhood as a nation,”

Trump aims for ‘historic return’ to Mideast with Gulf tour
U.S. President Donald Trump heads for Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on May 12, eyeing big business deals even as accords on the Middle East’s hotspots will be harder to seal. While Israel’s war in Gaza and Iran’s nuclear program will loom large over Trump’s first major foreign trip of his second term, the White House said he looked forward to a “historic return” to the region. Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi are expected to pull out all the stops for Trump, who’s making his first major overseas trip after briefly attending the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

Charleston crushes 126-year-old rainfall record as Southeast, mid-Atlantic blasted by flooding rain
Roads in Charleston, South Carolina, were impassable due to flooding on Sunday after torrential rain drenched cities across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic as deep tropical moisture flows in from the Gulf.

BREAKING: Russia and Ukraine Set To Start Peace Talks Thursday in Istanbul After Trump Pressures Zelensky To Accept Putin Proposal
What many thought to be impossible appears about to happen. Russia and Ukraine seem set to start direct peace negotiations Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey.

Texas Halts 402-Acre Sharia Law-Linked Muslim Community Development Amid Multiple Criminal Investigations
…“Texas has halted any construction of EPIC City. There is no construction taking place,” Governor Abbott said on Sunday. “The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project. That includes criminal investigations.”

Germany’s War on Democracy: Intelligence Agency Declares AfD a ‘Right-Wing Extremist’ Organization
The German government has crossed a dangerous line – using state intelligence to crush political opposition, proving that when democracy becomes a weapon, freedom itself is under attack.

AI firms warned to calculate threat of super intelligence or risk it escaping human control
Max Tegmark, a leading voice in AI safety, said he had carried out calculations akin to those of the US physicist Arthur Compton before the Trinity test and had found a 90% probability that a highly advanced AI would pose an existential threat.

Pope Cites Artificial Intelligence, Tech Boom for Choosing Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV cited the sudden rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and fast-booming technologies for his name choice as the Roman Pontiff.

You Now Need An ID To Fly But Not To Vote
The REAL ID Act will be enforced nationwide in all 50 states beginning Wednesday, May 7Starting that day, every adult boarding a commercial domestic flight or entering certain secure federal facilities will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another form of accepted identification such as a U.S. passport.

US to Probe Reports of Swabs on Its Citizens Arriving in China
The US embassy in China said it received reports that American citizens are being subjected to “invasive medical testing” upon arrival in the country. “We are looking into these reports,” the embassy in Beijing said in a response to a query by Bloomberg. “The U.S. Mission to China has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens in China.”

Japan Sounds Alarm as Deaths Surge Among Vaccinated Children/
A chilling global alert has emerged from Japan after the nation recorded a surge in deaths among vaccinated children. Leading Japanese experts are now calling for an urgent reassessment of worldwide vaccination programs. The warning comes after the nation’s top scientists linked a recent surge in child deaths to “vaccines.

Dem Mayor Arrested Outside ICE Facility in One State, ‘Hostile’ Mob Swarms Agents in Another
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Newark, New Jersey mayor, Ras Baraka, was arrested by agents on Friday for trespassing at Delaney Hall ICE detention center that houses alleged killers, MS-13 gangbangers, and accused child rapists, among other criminal offenders. DHS called the incident a “beyond bizarre political stunt.”

UN Pact for the Future: Who are the likely contenders to be appointed as the UN’s “special envoy for future generations”?
One of the action points that selected attendees at the United Nations’ Summit of the Future adopted as part of the ‘Pact for the Future’ was for the UN to select a person as a “Special Envoy for Future Generations.”

Warning from April 2020: Coronavirus is being used to control us
Republishing the script of a video he published on 28 April 2020, Dr. Vernon Coleman reminds us of what was happening at the time and where it was all heading.  Nothing about covid was as the UK government and corporate media portrayed; there were hidden agendas.