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Around the World
‘Russia Plotting Catastrophic Attacks On Ukraine’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s president, has accused Russia of plotting potentially catastrophic attacks on Ukrainian nuclear plants after Moscow rejected his peace plan.
Argentina President Warns Of UN’s ‘Dictatorial’ Tendencies And ‘Anti-Israel’ Stance
Argentina’s president has condemned the United Nations’ policies toward Israel and warned Wednesday that the U.N. is turning into a dictatorial monster pushing its will or ideology on the world population.
China Test-Fires an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, “A Pretty Blunt Signal”
Ahead of an expected call between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah Fires Missile At Tel Aviv Targeting Mossad (Worthy News Focus)
Hezbollah confirmed it fired “a ballistic missile” toward the Tel Aviv area Wednesday, targeting the headquarters of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, but the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they intercepted the rocket.
Inside the United States
Democrat Blocks Effort to Halt Funding NGOs Accused of Abusing Unaccompanied Minors
Unlike other nonagenarians celebrating their 91-year-old birthday with family and friends and enjoying retirement, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley spent his birthday standing on the U.S. Senate floor for over 30 minutes advocating for thousands of abused and missing children.
Government Shutdown Avoided as House, Senate Pass Stopgap Measure
The second attempt to pass a temporary funding stopgap bill succeeded Wednesday in both the U.S. House and Senate, as Congress is set to leave town for six weeks.
“Life-Threatening” Major Hurricane Helene is Headed for Florida, Gulf Coast, “Time Is Running Out to Prepare”
Hurricane Helene, a major storm with “life-threatening impacts,” is expected to make a quick landfall in the United States on Thursday, September 26, Accu Weather reports. The hurricane is moving over the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly gaining strength.
Christian News
Mali: Christians Are Given an Ultimatum to Join Islamic Insurgents or Leave Their Homes, “Nothing Has Happened on This Scale Before”
Islamic insurgent terrorists in central Mali have given the region’s Christian community the options of converting to Islam and helping their insurgency or leaving their homes and communities, the Open Doors international Christian advocacy organization reports.
Pakistan: Young Christian Girl Abducted and Forced into Islamic Marriage
A 16-year-old Christian girl has been kidnapped from her home in Punjab Province, Pakistan, and forced into marriage with the Islamic man who abducted her, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With an increasing number of young non-Muslim girls being abducted and forced into Islamic marriages, Pakistan ranks 7 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
‘Russia Plotting Catastrophic Attacks On Ukraine’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s president, has accused Russia of plotting potentially catastrophic attacks on Ukrainian nuclear plants after Moscow rejected his peace plan.
Argentina President Warns Of UN’s ‘Dictatorial’ Tendencies And ‘Anti-Israel’ Stance
Argentina’s president has condemned the United Nations’ policies toward Israel and warned Wednesday that the U.N. is turning into a dictatorial monster pushing its will or ideology on the world population.
China Test-Fires an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, “A Pretty Blunt Signal”
Ahead of an expected call between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah Fires Missile At Tel Aviv Targeting Mossad (Worthy News Focus)
Hezbollah confirmed it fired “a ballistic missile” toward the Tel Aviv area Wednesday, targeting the headquarters of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, but the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they intercepted the rocket.
Inside the United States
Democrat Blocks Effort to Halt Funding NGOs Accused of Abusing Unaccompanied Minors
Unlike other nonagenarians celebrating their 91-year-old birthday with family and friends and enjoying retirement, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley spent his birthday standing on the U.S. Senate floor for over 30 minutes advocating for thousands of abused and missing children.
Government Shutdown Avoided as House, Senate Pass Stopgap Measure
The second attempt to pass a temporary funding stopgap bill succeeded Wednesday in both the U.S. House and Senate, as Congress is set to leave town for six weeks.
“Life-Threatening” Major Hurricane Helene is Headed for Florida, Gulf Coast, “Time Is Running Out to Prepare”
Hurricane Helene, a major storm with “life-threatening impacts,” is expected to make a quick landfall in the United States on Thursday, September 26, Accu Weather reports. The hurricane is moving over the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly gaining strength.
Christian News
Mali: Christians Are Given an Ultimatum to Join Islamic Insurgents or Leave Their Homes, “Nothing Has Happened on This Scale Before”
Islamic insurgent terrorists in central Mali have given the region’s Christian community the options of converting to Islam and helping their insurgency or leaving their homes and communities, the Open Doors international Christian advocacy organization reports.
Pakistan: Young Christian Girl Abducted and Forced into Islamic Marriage
A 16-year-old Christian girl has been kidnapped from her home in Punjab Province, Pakistan, and forced into marriage with the Islamic man who abducted her, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With an increasing number of young non-Muslim girls being abducted and forced into Islamic marriages, Pakistan ranks 7 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
Russia’s ‘Satan 2’ Missile Fails (Worthy News Focus)
Experts said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered an embarrassing setback as his feared ‘Satan 2’ nuclear arsenal failed four out of five missile tests.
Germany’s Unpopular Chancellor Dodges Political Bullet In State Vote (Worthy News Analysis)
Unpopular Chancellor Olaf Scholz was offered a rare political lifeline as his Social Democrats (SPD) narrowly defeated the fiercely anti-migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Sunday’s elections in the eastern state of Brandenburg.
Egyptian Archaeologists Uncover Sword Inscribed with the Name of Moses’ Pharaoh Rameses II
Archaeologists excavating an ancient fort in northern Egypt have uncovered a bronze sword inscribed with the name Pharaoh Ramses II, the pharaoh believed to have opposed Moses according to the Biblical record in the Book of Exodus, the Washington Times reports. A limestone block bearing hieroglyphics about the rule of Ramses II was also found at the fort site.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Rushing Extra Troops To Middle East
The United States confirmed Monday that it is rushing additional troops to the Middle East as rapidly escalating violence between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon raised concern clashes could turn into a full-scale regional war.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Major Waves of Airstrikes Throughout Lebanon
Israel conducted two major waves of airstrikes on Monday, targeting over 300 Hezbollah sites. This came just a day after Israeli forces eliminated a senior Hezbollah leader and an entire class of top commanders from the terrorist organization's elite Radwan force in Beirut.
Inside the United States
FBI Reports California Violent Crime Up 3.6% as Newsom Touts National Crime Drop
While California Gov. Gavin Newsom touted a FBI-reported national decline in violent crime for 2023, the same report shows violent crime in California is up 3.6%, and the value of cars stolen in California was over $2 billion last year. Aside from rising motor vehicle theft, reported property theft overall declined 2.6%.
Tennessee: Federal Judge Blocks Law Prohibiting Adults From Helping a Minor Obtain Abortion
A federal judge last week issued a temporary injunction blocking Tennessee from enforcing a new law that bans adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental consent, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Al-Qaeda-Affiliated Insurgents Slit Throats of 26 Christians at Church Service
Amid intensifying attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso, al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist insurgents last month stormed a Christian Alliance Evangelical church service in the town of Sanaba and murdered 26 worshippers by tying them up and slitting their throats, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Syria: Church is Flourishing Despite Devastation of War, Report
The International Christian Concern (ICC) humanitarian organization has reported that a small community of Christians in Syria is flourishing even amid the devastation of a civil war, which, despite giving way to fresh disasters in world news headlines, has been raging with extreme violence since 2011.
Russia’s ‘Satan 2’ Missile Fails (Worthy News Focus)
Experts said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered an embarrassing setback as his feared ‘Satan 2’ nuclear arsenal failed four out of five missile tests.
Germany’s Unpopular Chancellor Dodges Political Bullet In State Vote (Worthy News Analysis)
Unpopular Chancellor Olaf Scholz was offered a rare political lifeline as his Social Democrats (SPD) narrowly defeated the fiercely anti-migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Sunday’s elections in the eastern state of Brandenburg.
Egyptian Archaeologists Uncover Sword Inscribed with the Name of Moses’ Pharaoh Rameses II
Archaeologists excavating an ancient fort in northern Egypt have uncovered a bronze sword inscribed with the name Pharaoh Ramses II, the pharaoh believed to have opposed Moses according to the Biblical record in the Book of Exodus, the Washington Times reports. A limestone block bearing hieroglyphics about the rule of Ramses II was also found at the fort site.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Rushing Extra Troops To Middle East
The United States confirmed Monday that it is rushing additional troops to the Middle East as rapidly escalating violence between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon raised concern clashes could turn into a full-scale regional war.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Major Waves of Airstrikes Throughout Lebanon
Israel conducted two major waves of airstrikes on Monday, targeting over 300 Hezbollah sites. This came just a day after Israeli forces eliminated a senior Hezbollah leader and an entire class of top commanders from the terrorist organization's elite Radwan force in Beirut.
Inside the United States
FBI Reports California Violent Crime Up 3.6% as Newsom Touts National Crime Drop
While California Gov. Gavin Newsom touted a FBI-reported national decline in violent crime for 2023, the same report shows violent crime in California is up 3.6%, and the value of cars stolen in California was over $2 billion last year. Aside from rising motor vehicle theft, reported property theft overall declined 2.6%.
Tennessee: Federal Judge Blocks Law Prohibiting Adults From Helping a Minor Obtain Abortion
A federal judge last week issued a temporary injunction blocking Tennessee from enforcing a new law that bans adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental consent, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Al-Qaeda-Affiliated Insurgents Slit Throats of 26 Christians at Church Service
Amid intensifying attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso, al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist insurgents last month stormed a Christian Alliance Evangelical church service in the town of Sanaba and murdered 26 worshippers by tying them up and slitting their throats, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Syria: Church is Flourishing Despite Devastation of War, Report
The International Christian Concern (ICC) humanitarian organization has reported that a small community of Christians in Syria is flourishing even amid the devastation of a civil war, which, despite giving way to fresh disasters in world news headlines, has been raging with extreme violence since 2011.
Around the World
‘Superbugs To Kill Nearly 40 Million By 2050’, Study Warns
“Superbugs,” the strains of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics, could cause more than 39 million deaths by 2050, a new study shows.
China Preparing For War With US From Space (Worthy News Focus)
China’s military is preparing for a potential war with the United States by rapidly building up its space capabilities, including more than 970 recently deployed satellites that would support attacks on U.S. aircraft carriers, several sources say.
Papua Rebels Release New Zealand Pilot After 19 Months
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the troubled Papua region, has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities confirmed Saturday.
Gas Explosion In Iranian Coalmine Kills Scores
Authorities say a gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province had killed at least 51 people and injured 20.
France Has ‘Most Right-Wing’ Government
Over two months after the parliamentary elections, France has a new government.
UN Pushing For ‘Pact for Future’ At Summit (Worthy News In-Depth)
A summit was underway in New York this weekend that critics say will give the United Nations even more powers to create a new world order through a Pact for the Future.
70,000 Russian Soldiers Killed As Fighting Escalates
Well-informed investigators say over 70,000 Russian soldiers have been confirmed killed in Ukraine since the Kremlin launched its invasion more than two and a half years ago. The news came amid reports of more fighting and attempts by the Ukrainian president to meet his U.S. counterpart and the presidential candidates.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Over 100 Rockets Fired Into Israel From Lebanon
Israel’s military says over 100 rockets have been fired into the country from Lebanon, with some landing near the northern city of Haifa.
Israel Kills Key Hezbollah Leader After Missile Barrage
Israel’s military said a strike on a suburb of Lebanon’s capital killed Ibrahim Aqil, a prominent Hezbollah leader.
Inside the United States
How Congress Allocates Billions to Fund the Border Crisis Nationwide
As Americans struggle with high inflationary costs, paying record high grocery costs and energy bills, Congress continues to allocate billions of dollars of taxpayer money to fund services for illegal border crossers living in U.S. cities.
158 House Democrats Voted Against Deporting Sex Offenders
The U.S. House passed a bill last week to deport and make inadmissible criminal foreign nationals convicted of domestic violence and sex-related offenses, including sex crimes against children. It passed with bipartisan support but with the majority of Democrats, 158, voting against it.
Top Dem Donor Processor Act Blue Faces U.S. House Investigation
A top Democratic donation processor, Act Blue, is facing an investigation over concerns that the donation processing service is being used to circumvent campaign finance laws.
Christian News
Indian Christians Fear No End To Manipur Conflict
Indian Christian leaders are skeptical about the federal government's “road map” for peace in India’s conflict-torn Manipur state, where scores of Christians were killed and hundreds of churches and other properties were destroyed.
‘Superbugs To Kill Nearly 40 Million By 2050’, Study Warns
“Superbugs,” the strains of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics, could cause more than 39 million deaths by 2050, a new study shows.
China Preparing For War With US From Space (Worthy News Focus)
China’s military is preparing for a potential war with the United States by rapidly building up its space capabilities, including more than 970 recently deployed satellites that would support attacks on U.S. aircraft carriers, several sources say.
Papua Rebels Release New Zealand Pilot After 19 Months
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the troubled Papua region, has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities confirmed Saturday.
Gas Explosion In Iranian Coalmine Kills Scores
Authorities say a gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province had killed at least 51 people and injured 20.
France Has ‘Most Right-Wing’ Government
Over two months after the parliamentary elections, France has a new government.
UN Pushing For ‘Pact for Future’ At Summit (Worthy News In-Depth)
A summit was underway in New York this weekend that critics say will give the United Nations even more powers to create a new world order through a Pact for the Future.
70,000 Russian Soldiers Killed As Fighting Escalates
Well-informed investigators say over 70,000 Russian soldiers have been confirmed killed in Ukraine since the Kremlin launched its invasion more than two and a half years ago. The news came amid reports of more fighting and attempts by the Ukrainian president to meet his U.S. counterpart and the presidential candidates.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Over 100 Rockets Fired Into Israel From Lebanon
Israel’s military says over 100 rockets have been fired into the country from Lebanon, with some landing near the northern city of Haifa.
Israel Kills Key Hezbollah Leader After Missile Barrage
Israel’s military said a strike on a suburb of Lebanon’s capital killed Ibrahim Aqil, a prominent Hezbollah leader.
Inside the United States
How Congress Allocates Billions to Fund the Border Crisis Nationwide
As Americans struggle with high inflationary costs, paying record high grocery costs and energy bills, Congress continues to allocate billions of dollars of taxpayer money to fund services for illegal border crossers living in U.S. cities.
158 House Democrats Voted Against Deporting Sex Offenders
The U.S. House passed a bill last week to deport and make inadmissible criminal foreign nationals convicted of domestic violence and sex-related offenses, including sex crimes against children. It passed with bipartisan support but with the majority of Democrats, 158, voting against it.
Top Dem Donor Processor Act Blue Faces U.S. House Investigation
A top Democratic donation processor, Act Blue, is facing an investigation over concerns that the donation processing service is being used to circumvent campaign finance laws.
Christian News
Indian Christians Fear No End To Manipur Conflict
Indian Christian leaders are skeptical about the federal government's “road map” for peace in India’s conflict-torn Manipur state, where scores of Christians were killed and hundreds of churches and other properties were destroyed.