29 Apr 2026

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces LGBT festival near Sodom and Gomorrah
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel announced the holding of a large-scale LGBT festival on the coast of the Dead Sea – in a territory traditionally associated with the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. The corresponding announcement was published in the official account of the ministry on social network X. It states that in June, for several days, the Dead Sea area will become the venue for the largest LGBT festival in the Middle East with round-the-clock entertainment programming, hotels, and concert venues.

UAE officially withdraws from OPEC, defying Saudi Arabia
By leaving OPEC, the UAE is signaling that it will no longer tether its economic or security destiny to a failing regional consensus. In a move that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially severed its ties with OPEC. For decades, the UAE has been the second-most influential member of the cartel, but today, that alliance is dead.

A GIANT ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENT:
Every 16 hours, more or less, a Starlink satellite falls out of the sky. It’s part of the SpaceX business model: Old obsolete satellites re-enter to make way for newer models. It sounds like a good way to keep Earth orbit from becoming too cluttered, but it comes with a cost. Every Starlink that burns up dumps about 30 kg of aluminum oxide into the upper atmosphere. That aluminum is not supposed to be there. So far this year, 171 Starlinks have reentered, adding more than 5 metric tons of aluminum oxide to the stratosphere and mesosphere. How does this compare to natural sources?

Trump says no one is closer to us than the British
Cracks in the “special relationship” between the US and the UK have been visible recently, not least because of Donald Trump. But during King Charles’ state visit, the US president said: “We have a special relationship, and we hope it will always remain that way.” On King Charles and Queen Camilla’s second day in the US capital, the royal couple were welcomed with pomp and ceremony outside the White House. Donald Trump greeted them with a speech in which he spoke warmly of the countries’ close relationship.

New attack on oil port in Russian tourist town of Tuapse
Ukraine is reported to have once again attacked the oil refinery at the important Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse. The flames from last week’s Ukrainian attack had not yet been extinguished when Ukraine attacked again on Tuesday night, reported The Kyiv Independent.

Patel turns tables on Walz in response to viral tweet on Minnesota fraud raids: ‘Come again?’
Federal agents raid 22 Minneapolis businesses in massive fraud investigation. Fox News’ Brooke Taylor reports as federal agents conduct large-scale raids targeting fraud at 22 businesses across Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal agents are currently raiding 22 businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as part of a major federal fraud investigation. Brooke Taylor reports live that the raids are connected to a viral YouTube video from Nick Shirley, which exposed alleged childcare funding fraud in December. The Trump administration previously froze childcare funding and called for a full audit of certain daycare centers.

BREAKING: Iran Faces EXPLOSIVE Internal Threat; US Hardens Blockade; Russia BACKS Iran
Day 60 of Operation Roaring Lion. Iran is drowning in its own oil with only 12–22 days of storage capacity left, as the naval blockade pushes Tehran toward shutting down wells — damage that could outlast any agreement. … who is actually making decisions inside a fractured Iranian leadership, and whether the Hormuz crisis is quietly turning Israel into an indispensable energy corridor between the Gulf and Europe (watch)

The pope’s lie: How a debunked story about a dead child became Vatican anti-Israel propaganda
On the return flight from Equatorial Guinea last Thursday, Pope Leo XIV reached into his pocket and pulled out a photograph. He told the journalists gathered around him that it was a picture of a Muslim Lebanese boy, a child who had held a “Welcome Pope Leo” sign during his visit to Lebanon last November and who had since been killed in the war. I carry with me a photo of a Muslim child,” the pontiff said solemnly. “He has been killed in this final phase of the war. The problem is, the boy in the photograph is alive. Grok, the AI platform built by Elon Musk’s xAI, posted the correction bluntly on X: “The specific boy who held the ‘Welcome Pope Leo’ sign during the Pope’s Lebanon visit is alive and well. The Vatican has offered no correction, no apology, and no retraction.

Iranian parliament member – ‘We need to humiliate America’
Iranian Parliament member Mahmoud Nabavian reaffirmed that the regime will never agree to remove enriched uranium from its territory. (watch)

Israel’s ultimatum for a deal in Lebanon
Officials in Israel are making it clear that extending the ceasefire until mid-May is the last opportunity for negotiations. “We will not wait forever.” Israel is increasing pressure on the mediators and the Lebanese government. Sources in Jerusalem are clarifying that the time remaining until mid-May – the date to which the ceasefire has been extended – is the “last window of opportunity” to reach a political agreement.

UK envoy: US ‘special relationship’ may now center on Israel
Britain’s ambassador to Washington has reportedly suggested that the United States’ primary “special relationship” may now be with Israel rather than the United Kingdom, according to remarks that have drawn attention during King Charles’s visit to the US.

Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon
Amer Hujirat, a civilian working for the IDF in southern Lebanon, was killed on Tuesday, according to Israeli media citing a statement from Ziv Medical Center. Hujirat, a 44-year-old resident of Shfaram, was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike, which also lightly wounded his 19-year-old son, who was working for him. Hujirat’s son was evacuated to Ziv Medical Center for treatment, according to N12. He was subsequently discharged after receiving medical care and mental health support.

German Intelligence Warns of Rising Iran-Linked Terror Threat
As escalating tensions in the Middle East ripple into Europe, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has raised the alarm over a growing threat from Iran-linked terrorist networks, prompting Jewish communities to heighten security amid fears of targeted attacks. On Tuesday, the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warned of a rising threat level across the country and Europe more broadly from pro-Iranian extremist groups, specifically citing the expanding activities of Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya and signaling broader concerns about coordinated operations on the continent.

Russians Retreat as Al Qaeda-Linked Jihadists, Tuareg Separatists Kill Mali’s Defense Minister, Capture Key Town
The strikes resulted from an alliance between Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM,) an Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group fighting to establish a state governed by strict Islamic Shariah law, and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a Tuareg rebel separatist militia which seeks to form an independent nation in Mali’s northeast.

Law, politics and hypocrisy: The global response to the Iran conflict
The clearly partisan political motivating factors—principally the predictable and automatic reservation regarding any action with which Israel may be associated, but also a deep mistrust, aversion and animosity toward U.S. President Donald Trump—are so obvious and unsubstantive as to render such criticism and opposition ungenuine and insincere. This is further demonstrated by the continued hesitation of European and other Western countries to cooperate in what they still label an “unnecessary war,” despite it serving their essential interests.

The Drums Of War Are Not Random—They Are Prophetic
Yes, the drums of war are beating, louder and louder. Across the globe, tensions are rising at a pace that feels escalations are inevitable. Nations are aligning, alliances are shifting, and conflicts once considered regional are now threatening to ignite on a global scale. For those who study Bible prophecy, these developments are not surprising; they are expected.

German bishops call on EU to play more active role in NATO
The German Bishops’ Conference published an appeal saying Europe must urgently strengthen its defense capabilities and its role in NATO amid a “turning point.” The document also claims that “pressure from Russia and China is increasing,” while Russia, according to the authors, “relies on military violence” and “systematically undermines European stability.” At the same time, Germany’s Roman Catholic Church says it “cannot and must not remain silent” when, in its assessment, the project of European unity is under threat, and says it assumes “responsibility for Europe.” The authors do not mention the Christian faith in the document.

Late-season snowstorm leaves 3 dead and over 76,000 without power in central and northwestern Russia
A late-season snowstorm swept across central and northwestern Russia on April 27–28, leaving three people dead and cutting electricity to over 76,000 residents. Strong winds reaching up to 97 km/h (60 mph) combined with wet snow to damage infrastructure and disrupt transport, including in Moscow.

Wisconsin School District Cancels All Classes on May 1 So Teachers Can Join Anti-ICE ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Protests
Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin canceled school on Friday, May 1, due to a large number of teachers planning to participate in anti-ICE protests. Officials announced the closure due to expected low staff turnout for the event, which is part of the far-left “May Day Strong” National Day of Action. 70% of the district’s staff signed on to cancel school.

CAIR’s Sharia Lawfare Triumph: Federal Court Orders U.S. Prisons to Permanently Destroy All Uncovered Hijab-Free Booking Photos 
CAIR has weaponized U.S. courts to force the Federal Bureau of Prisons and jails nationwide to permanently destroy all uncovered booking photos of Muslim women and rewrite security protocols to prioritize Islamic hijab demands over public safety and equal justice.

‘He Was No Christian’: Hitler’s Private Hatred of Christianity, Contempt for White Slavs, and Strange Admiration for Islam 
Most have never heard of one of the most important sources on Hitler’s real beliefs: Table Talk. In Table Talk, Hitler speaks of Christianity with extraordinary venom, repeatedly calling it a Jewish invention, a “plague,” and a doctrine of weakness that destroyed the strength of the ancient world and the Germanic peoples. In contrast, Hitler spoke positively about Islam.

Would A Pole Shift Cause a Cataclysmic Global Earthquake?
Scientists tell us it’s a matter of time before Earth’s magnetic poles reverse. When that day arrives, what will happen? There is tremendous debate. Everyone agrees that if Earth’s physical poles were to suddenly reverse, it would be apocalyptic. But scientists insist such a scenario is highly unlikely. On the other hand, there’s agreement that a magnetic pole shift is in our future.

FBI Raids Over 20 Minneapolis Childcare Facilities in Somali Fraud Investigation… Tim Walz Unbelievably Tries to Take Credit for It 
The FBI and DHS raided more than 20 Somali-run businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Tuesday. Right on cue, Governor Tim Walz tried to take credit for the raids. This prompted FBI Director Kash Patel to smack him down… hard.

55% of Americans Say Their Financial Situations Are Getting Worse; An All-Time Record High
Americans weren’t this stressed about their financial situations during the Great Recession. But this shouldn’t exactly be a surprise to any of us. We have been in a historic cost-of-living crisis since 2020, and our standard of living has been steadily deteriorating as the purchasing power of our money has gone down.

Ohio Democrats introduce bill to legalize assisted suicide 
Ohio Democrats introduced a bill to legalize assisted suicide for the “terminally ill.” Rep. Eric Synenberg is spearheading the “Ohio Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)” Act with 3 other Democrat legislators, about 8 years after a similar effort fizzled out. If passed into law, Ohio residents with less than 6 months to live would be allowed to request a prescription for lethal pills.

Ozempic Personality: Ozempic is a gene-bending drug; it alters users’ personalities 
Drugs that alter genetic expression, such as Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs, can have severe adverse effects, including changes in a person’s personality, emotional flattening, and a loss of joy in life, due to their impact on consciousness.  Due to this effect, a new term called “Ozempic personality,” has been coined.

CAIR’s Halal Power Play: Nihad Awad Demands Government-Enforced Certification Through Local, State, and Federal Legislation 
In a 2021 speech, CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad revealed the next stage of the organization’s long-term strategy: turning Halal certification into a government-enforced system protected by legislation at the local, state, and federal levels.

Hamtramck, Michigan: America’s First City Conquered by Islam – Now a Full Sharia Enclave on U.S. Soil 
Once an American working-class town, Hamtramck has been completely conquered by Islam and turned into a Sharia parallel society now ruled by an all Muslim male council and Mayor Alharbi. Arabic dominates streets, police, businesses, and gov’t, and unchecked migration & total refusal to assimilate have created a self-contained Islamic enclave on U.S. soil.

Trump squeezes Iran with maximum pressure — why it hasn’t forced a breakthrough
A former Middle East negotiator said the administration may have misjudged the type of negotiating partner it would face. Instead of folding under pressure, Iran has largely responded by adapting. He doubts that victory is possible while the current Iranian regime is in power. “And we do not have the capacity to remove the regime.”

28 Apr 2026

Rubio Insists US ‘Will Not Tolerate’ Deal Which Makes Iran Gatekeeper Over Hormuz, As Putin Tells Araghchi Tehran ‘Fighting For Its Sovereignty’ 
Iran has presented regional mediators with a new offer to stop its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a full end to the war and a lifting of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, … “It’s been proven to everybody that Tehran has friends and allies such as Russia… Allies that, in times of need, are standing next to Iran – and we are grateful to you for your support.” But US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Fox News on Monday that the US will not tolerate Iran controlling or establishing a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio further asserted that the strait would remain open either through international pressure or a coalition-led effort.

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Supreme Court Hands Texas GOP Redistricting Win, While Virginia Judge Backs Democrats
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted Republicans a significant boost in the ongoing battle over congressional boundaries, issuing a summary reversal that allows Texas to proceed with its 2025 mid-decade congressional map for the November 2026 elections.

Exclusive: IDF officers emerge after weeks in underground wartime bunker, reveal details on Iran op.
4 IDF officers, speaking after weeks underground in a wartime command bunker, reveal what really happened in Iran, detailing the extent of destruction, pressure on the Iranian regime, and what may come next. (watch)

Democrats – Dial Down Violence
On April 25, another attempt was made on President Trump‘s life. A leftist stormed the White House Correspondents’ dinner and shot a Secret Service agent. Most watched in shock. Oddly, some Democrats are silent, normalizing the idea that political violence, even attempted assassinations, are somehow to be expected. This must stop.

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having “the glow of an expectant widow.” The remark about the president’s wife was part of a routine on Thursday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short when a man armed with guns and knives tried to enter the Washington ballroom where the Trumps and much of the nation’s political leadership had gathered.
There was no immediate comment from ABC.

Qassem: Hezbollah will not disarm, ready for ‘epic’ battle
“Direct negotiations and their outcomes are as if they do not exist for us, and they do not concern us in the slightest,” the top terrorist declared. “We will not give up our weapons and defense,” the Iranian-backed terrorist leader vowed in a written statement, according to a translation by Tehran’s Press TV outlet. “No matter how much the enemy threatens, we will not back down, we will not bow down, and we will not be defeated,” vowed Qassem.

Netanyahu holds consultations as Jerusalem braces for collapse of US-Iran talks
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reportedly stepped down as the regime’s lead negotiator amid internal divisions, including regarding the nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday convened coalition leaders and top ministers to prepare for a possible collapse of the U.S.-Iran talks, according to Hebrew media reports. Netanyahu called the two meetings “to examine a series of scenarios in the event that the negotiations collapse,”

Israel withholds PA tax funds over terror financing
Israel’s Finance Ministry announced Monday that it has withheld hundreds of millions of shekels in tax revenues collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA), citing the entity’s continued support for terrorism and its outstanding debts to Israeli service providers.

Is Bennett-Lapid union a gamechanger in Israel’s fall election?
The first polls conducted after two former Israeli prime ministers announced they will be running on a joint ticket give mixed signals on whether the alliance is a game-changer that could help unseat Netanyahu. Will war-weary Israelis turn to former premiers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, with their new “Together” party, or will Netanyahu and his right-wing, religious coalition allies again prevail?

As Israel becomes a dominant force in the Middle East, where does Turkey stand? 
a leading expert on Turkish affairs at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, explains that Turkey has a vested interest in the survival of the current Iranian regime. “Ankara does not want to see a new ‘surprise’ in the form of regime change,” Yanarocak notes. “They are interested in the continuation of the regime because if a revolution occurs, Turkey’s monopoly as the primary bridge between the West and the Middle East simply disappears.” Turkey prefers a crippled neighbor over a liberated one.

Canada Sees Record Surge in Antisemitic Incidents for Second Consecutive Year, New Report Finds
Antisemitic incidents in Canada surged to a record high in 2025 for the second consecutive year, with 6,800 acts of anti-Jewish hate reported nationwide, underscoring a persistently hostile climate for Jews and Israelis across the country, according to newly released data. On Monday, the Jewish advocacy group B’nai Brith Canada released its annual report on antisemitism documenting a 9.3 percent increase in hate crimes last year, surpassing the previous record total of 6,219 set in 2024.

Cruz Calls for US to Join Israel, Taiwan in Recognizing Somaliland
US Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has renewed his calls for the Trump administration to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, arguing the self-declared African republic would be a significant strategic partner if Washington were to formalize relations. “Somaliland is a geo-strategic US maritime security partner in Africa,” Cruz said last week during a hearing on US counterterrorism approaches in Africa. “It sits along the Gulf of Aden near one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors and its forces actively contribute to counterterrorism and anti-piracy missions.”

US reviews Iran offer to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Under the proposal, discussion of Iran’s nuclear program would be set aside until after the war ends and shipping disputes in the Gulf are resolved; offer is unlikely to satisfy Washington, which says nuclear issues must be addressed from outset

Kim Jong Un inherits Iran’s proxies under nuclear umbrella
Israel’s precision strikes reduced Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan to rubble. Khamenei’s regime imploded under its own weight. Hezbollah’s Bekaa Valley bunkers collapsed. Houthi redoubts in Sana’a fell silent. Tehran’s proxy empire disintegrated. We secured strategic triumph. While Israel absorbed global applause, Kim Jong Un secured Iran’s proxy network. On April 19, Pyongyang conducted its seventh missile test of 2026. Kim supervised five Hwasong-11 Ra ballistic missiles obliterate an island target. Cluster warheads disperse hundreds of submunitions across 13 hectares, defeating Iron Dome saturation defense. North Korea studied our war, mastered the solution. Hwasong-11 Ra, derived from Russian-developed Iskander, maneuvers low to evade terminal intercept. “If Iran asks, we will supply missiles against Israel. One missile is enough to erase it.”

Three Reasons Why Christians Are So Ill-Equipped To Defend God’s Word
In over 50 years of traveling and speaking on Genesis, biblical worldview, and apologetics, one comment I continue to hear over and over again is, “I grew up in the church my whole life, and I’ve never heard any of this!” Why is it that so few Christians can answer the skeptical questions of our day that attack God’s Word—particularly, Genesis? Well, I’ll give you three reasons:

IRGC general claims Iranian weapons production remains intact
Deputy defense minister and IRGC Gen. Reza Talaei-Nik said that the production of Iranian weapons “is spread throughout the country, both in plain sight and in hidden facilities.” Watch.

Germany Signals Major Allied Rupture Over U.S. Iran War
In one of the bluntest criticisms yet from a major U.S. ally, Merz said Iran had proven “clearly stronger than one thought,” while warning the United States was being “humiliated” by Tehran’s leadership and could face the kind of prolonged entanglement that defined Iraq and Afghanistan. Coming from the leader of Europe’s largest economy, the remarks suggest concern that the war is no longer confined to private allied unease.

Japan rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake just days after ‘megaquake’ warning
There were no reports of casualties or damage, but it follows a 7.7-magnitude offshore earthquake on April 20 that prompted Japan to issue an advisory warning of a slightly increased risk of a potential megaquake along the country’s north-east coast.

At least 14 reported dead as severe thunderstorms hit Bangladesh
Severe thunderstorms affected Bangladesh on April 26, 2026, with at least 14 people reported dead in lightning-related incidents across seven districts. At least 12 people were injured, while the Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecast further thunderstorms, lightning, squally winds, and heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of the country through April 28.

Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed over 100 homes. The rain helped firefighting efforts, but it wasn’t “nearly enough to put the fires out.” Crews responded to 10 new blazes throughout the drought-stricken state Sunday.

U.S. wheat crops wither, herds thin as spring drought deepens 
Farmers across the Great Plains are confronting intense drought threatening winter wheat harvests and pushing cattle producers toward costly feed, prompting some to abandon expanding herds. The dryness is expected to persist through spring after weeks of scant rainfall and a late-winter heat spell that fueled massive pasture fires across the nation’s breadbasket.

Upcoming Weather Shift “Far From Drought-Breaker” For America’s Parched Breadbasket
Some of the worst drought conditions in a generation are plaguing America’s breadbasket just as spring planting season gets underway. Institutional desks, including UBS, have ramped up warnings about drought, fertilizer shortages, and what these current-day issues could morph into for the food supply chain later this year.

Defund CAIR NOW: Rep. Chip Roy Demands RFK Jr. Immediately Debar the Hamas-Linked Terror Front from ALL Federal Programs 
Reach out immediately to your elected officials and insist they publicly support suspending and debarring CAIR from all federal funding. Chip Roy has drawn the line. Now it is time for every patriot to stand with him and force real accountability.

Oil Production in the Persian Gulf Has Fallen 57 Percent from Pre-War Levels – Rationing and Shortages Are Coming
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens tomorrow, oil production won’t return to pre-war levels for years. We’re facing an extended global energy crisis no matter what. If fighting resumes and more oil and gas infrastructure is destroyed, the consequences will be even worse. We’re already witnessing rationing/shortages in parts of Asia.

UMich offers ‘equitable’ makeup class taught by drag performer
A University of Michigan course about stage makeup teaches “diversity” and “anti-racist” theater practices, including a module on drag taught by a “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Performer. Theater Professor Sarah Oliver created the course “to ensure learners are afforded training, makeup & hair skills that reflect the diverse community they’ll be working and performing in.”

NFL’s Favorite Pastime Goes Halal: Chiefs Draft Mansoor Delane Who Wears ‘All Praise Due to Allah’ on Eye Black 
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, and America’s favorite sport just got another massive dose of Islamization. He proudly paints “All praise due to Allah” across his eye black every single game day, turning the football field into an Islamic propaganda platform for the whole country to see.

Somalification of Utah’s Democrat Party: DSA Candidate Liban Mohamed Brags ‘Join the 50 Refugees We Got Elected as Delegates’ After Shock Upset Win for U.S. Congress 
As RAIR Foundation first exposed in April, Utah is undergoing a calculated “Somalification” driven by Obama’s redistricting machine and the imported DSA Somali network.

WHCD Shooter ‘Hated Christians,’ Targeted Trump Officials, Called Himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ In Manifesto
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner ended abruptly Saturday night when a radical leftist charged a security checkpoint, opening fire and shooting a Secret Service agent. Trump, the first lady, VP Vance, Speaker Johnson, and other cabinet members were all safely evacuated, and the gunman was taken into custody unharmed.

CAIR’s Mafia Playbook Exposed: Nihad Awad Brags About Hollywood Intimidation, Lawfare, and Narrative Control 
In a revealing speech, CAIR’s Nihad Awad openly boasts about using boycotts, lawsuits, and coordinated pressure campaigns to intimidate Hollywood, corporations, and institutions into reshaping narratives about Islam.