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Around the World
Hungary’s Orbán To Meet Russia’s Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine followed by peace talks, according to several diplomats and a Worthy News assessment.
Britain’s Labour Party Heading Towards Huge Victory
Britain’s Labour Party headed for a massive majority in the election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule after public anger over economic, social, and political turmoil.
Iran Launches Massive Warship Fleet (Worthy News Focus)
Despite Western sanctions, Iran is building a massive fleet of warships capable of reaching adversaries, real or perceived, far beyond the Persian Gulf, several sources confirmed Thursday.
OSCE Calls Artificial Intelligence Security Risk and Condemns ‘Russian Aggression’ (Worthy News In-depth)
Legislators of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) expressed concern Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be used by terrorist groups and condemned “Russian aggression” in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Majority of Israelis Identify as “Rightwing” Following Oct. 7 Massacre, Poll
A new poll taken in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack shows that traditional leftwing support for the Palestinians has declined significantly, with a substantial majority of Israelis now identifying as right-wing on the issue.
Hezbollah Fires Over 200 Rockets To Israel; Injuries Reported
Lebanon-based Hezbollah says it fired over 200 rockets and 20 drones on Israel's North, both in the Galilee and the Golan area, on Thursday in one of its most intense recent attacks.
Inside the United States
Reports: Mayorkas’ Parole Programs Enable Violent Crimes to be Committed Against Americans
A wave of violent crime has befallen Americans nationwide connected to parole programs created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, according to several reports.
Biden’s Title IX Rewrite Threatened by New Legal Landscape
President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after a few key court rulings.
Iowa Supreme Court Allows Ban on Abortion at Six-Weeks
Iowa’s Supreme Court ruled last week that the state can implement its new “heartbeat law” which bans abortion at six weeks gestation is constitutional and may take effect. The law had been temporarily blocked following a legal challenge by abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
Christian News
USCIRF Recommends Special Watch Status for Sri Lanka
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Jun. 27 issued a report recommending that the US State Department designate Sri Lanka as a Special Watch List country in 2023 and 2024, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced to Death for Alleged Anti-Islam TikTok Post
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Punjab Province, Pakistan for sharing allegedly hateful content against Muslims on TikTok, The Hindu reports.
Hungary’s Orbán To Meet Russia’s Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine followed by peace talks, according to several diplomats and a Worthy News assessment.
Britain’s Labour Party Heading Towards Huge Victory
Britain’s Labour Party headed for a massive majority in the election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule after public anger over economic, social, and political turmoil.
Iran Launches Massive Warship Fleet (Worthy News Focus)
Despite Western sanctions, Iran is building a massive fleet of warships capable of reaching adversaries, real or perceived, far beyond the Persian Gulf, several sources confirmed Thursday.
OSCE Calls Artificial Intelligence Security Risk and Condemns ‘Russian Aggression’ (Worthy News In-depth)
Legislators of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) expressed concern Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be used by terrorist groups and condemned “Russian aggression” in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Majority of Israelis Identify as “Rightwing” Following Oct. 7 Massacre, Poll
A new poll taken in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack shows that traditional leftwing support for the Palestinians has declined significantly, with a substantial majority of Israelis now identifying as right-wing on the issue.
Hezbollah Fires Over 200 Rockets To Israel; Injuries Reported
Lebanon-based Hezbollah says it fired over 200 rockets and 20 drones on Israel's North, both in the Galilee and the Golan area, on Thursday in one of its most intense recent attacks.
Inside the United States
Reports: Mayorkas’ Parole Programs Enable Violent Crimes to be Committed Against Americans
A wave of violent crime has befallen Americans nationwide connected to parole programs created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, according to several reports.
Biden’s Title IX Rewrite Threatened by New Legal Landscape
President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after a few key court rulings.
Iowa Supreme Court Allows Ban on Abortion at Six-Weeks
Iowa’s Supreme Court ruled last week that the state can implement its new “heartbeat law” which bans abortion at six weeks gestation is constitutional and may take effect. The law had been temporarily blocked following a legal challenge by abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
Christian News
USCIRF Recommends Special Watch Status for Sri Lanka
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Jun. 27 issued a report recommending that the US State Department designate Sri Lanka as a Special Watch List country in 2023 and 2024, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced to Death for Alleged Anti-Islam TikTok Post
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Punjab Province, Pakistan for sharing allegedly hateful content against Muslims on TikTok, The Hindu reports.
Around the World
Russia, China Deepen Security Ties (Worthy News In-depth)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping deepened their security ties Wednesday, with both leaders praising their Eurasian alliance as a force to challenge Western influence.
Britain’s Conservatives Prepare For Defeat In Elections (Worthy News Focus)
Britain’s parliamentary elections were underway, and the Conservative Party was expected to be defeated by Keir Starmer's center-left Labour Party.
China Expanding Spy Operations in Cuba Near US Coast
Communist-run China is expanding its spy operations in Cuba, less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the U.S. coast, according to data seen by Worthy News on Tuesday.
Anti-Migration Cabinet In Netherlands Inaugurated After Slavery Anniversary
Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday oversaw the inauguration of the Netherlands’s most right-wing government on record, seven months after the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) sailed to victory on a pledge to limit migration.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
White House Highlights Biden-Netanyahu Iran Dispute as Proof of President’s Mental Fitness
White House aides cited President Joe Biden’s sharp exchanges with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to Iran's recent attack on Israel as proof of his mental fitness and effective leadership according to the New York Times. President Biden's mental fitness has faced scrutiny since the June 27 presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, where critics questioned Biden's mental sharpness.
Hezbollah Launches 100 Rockets At Israel After ‘Assassination’ Of Commander
Hezbollah said Wednesday it had launched 100 rockets and missiles at Israeli military positions “as part of the response to the assassination” of one of its senior commanders.
Israeli Officials Increasingly Concerned About New War Front Against Houthis in Yemen
In an exclusive report Wednesday (July 3), i24News said Israeli security officials are increasingly concerned that Israel will have to face a new war front as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen expand their influence across North Africa, Sudan, Egypt, and Morocco in order to attack the Jewish state from these regions.
Inside the United States
Congressional Report Details Biden Administration Admitted More Than 5 Million Illegal Immigrants
The Biden administration has allowed more than 5 million immigrants to enter the United States, and an additional nearly 2 million immigrants have been detected attempting unauthorized entry into the country, according to a recently released Congressional report.
Democrats’ Concern About Biden’s White House Bid Grows
President Joe Biden continues to play defense after a disastrous debate performance last week with many in his own party calling for him to withdraw from the Democratic ticket.
US Paying Moderna $176 Million For Bird Flu Jab
The United States said Tuesday it would pay vaccine maker Moderna, known for COVID-19 jabs, $176 million to accelerate developing “a pandemic influenza vaccine” to treat bird flu in people.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder 8 Christians, Including Two Children
Suspected Fulani terrorists in Nigeria’s Plateau state murdered eight Christians, including two children, in attacks on three villages in the last week of June, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Abducted Pastor and His Wife Threatened With Execution by Islamic Terrorists Unless Demands Are Met
As Islamic terrorism continues to grip swathes of Nigeria, jihadist terrorists are threatening to execute a pastor and his wife whom they abducted in Borno state last year - unless their demands and hefty ransom are not met, Crosswalk reports.
Presbyterian Church (USA) Votes to Divest from Israel Bonds, Denounces Christian Zionism
A long-time harsh critic of Israel and its policies toward Palestinians, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) on Monday, July 1 voted unanimously to divest from Israel bonds and called on pertinent US companies to stop trading with Israel, the Religion News Service (RNS) reports. With one million members and 8,000 churches, the Presbyterian Church (USA) is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the US.
Worthy Watch
Israeli politician carves stones to build Third Temple
Avideo was posted on social media showing former Knesset member Moshe Feiglin near the town of Eli carving stones for the Third Temple.
Worthy Insights
Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments
Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.
Saudi Arabia seeks defense pact similar to Israel’s
In a significant shift in Middle East dynamics, Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking a defense alliance similar to Israel's, while Gulf states position themselves to play a crucial role in resolving the Gaza crisis. This development unfolds against a backdrop of regional tensions, including concerns along the Israel-Lebanon border, uncertainty in United States politics, and ongoing turmoil in Israel's political landscape, according to a high-ranking Gulf official.
Russia, China Deepen Security Ties (Worthy News In-depth)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping deepened their security ties Wednesday, with both leaders praising their Eurasian alliance as a force to challenge Western influence.
Britain’s Conservatives Prepare For Defeat In Elections (Worthy News Focus)
Britain’s parliamentary elections were underway, and the Conservative Party was expected to be defeated by Keir Starmer's center-left Labour Party.
China Expanding Spy Operations in Cuba Near US Coast
Communist-run China is expanding its spy operations in Cuba, less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the U.S. coast, according to data seen by Worthy News on Tuesday.
Anti-Migration Cabinet In Netherlands Inaugurated After Slavery Anniversary
Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday oversaw the inauguration of the Netherlands’s most right-wing government on record, seven months after the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) sailed to victory on a pledge to limit migration.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
White House Highlights Biden-Netanyahu Iran Dispute as Proof of President’s Mental Fitness
White House aides cited President Joe Biden’s sharp exchanges with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to Iran's recent attack on Israel as proof of his mental fitness and effective leadership according to the New York Times. President Biden's mental fitness has faced scrutiny since the June 27 presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, where critics questioned Biden's mental sharpness.
Hezbollah Launches 100 Rockets At Israel After ‘Assassination’ Of Commander
Hezbollah said Wednesday it had launched 100 rockets and missiles at Israeli military positions “as part of the response to the assassination” of one of its senior commanders.
Israeli Officials Increasingly Concerned About New War Front Against Houthis in Yemen
In an exclusive report Wednesday (July 3), i24News said Israeli security officials are increasingly concerned that Israel will have to face a new war front as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen expand their influence across North Africa, Sudan, Egypt, and Morocco in order to attack the Jewish state from these regions.
Inside the United States
Congressional Report Details Biden Administration Admitted More Than 5 Million Illegal Immigrants
The Biden administration has allowed more than 5 million immigrants to enter the United States, and an additional nearly 2 million immigrants have been detected attempting unauthorized entry into the country, according to a recently released Congressional report.
Democrats’ Concern About Biden’s White House Bid Grows
President Joe Biden continues to play defense after a disastrous debate performance last week with many in his own party calling for him to withdraw from the Democratic ticket.
US Paying Moderna $176 Million For Bird Flu Jab
The United States said Tuesday it would pay vaccine maker Moderna, known for COVID-19 jabs, $176 million to accelerate developing “a pandemic influenza vaccine” to treat bird flu in people.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder 8 Christians, Including Two Children
Suspected Fulani terrorists in Nigeria’s Plateau state murdered eight Christians, including two children, in attacks on three villages in the last week of June, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Abducted Pastor and His Wife Threatened With Execution by Islamic Terrorists Unless Demands Are Met
As Islamic terrorism continues to grip swathes of Nigeria, jihadist terrorists are threatening to execute a pastor and his wife whom they abducted in Borno state last year - unless their demands and hefty ransom are not met, Crosswalk reports.
Presbyterian Church (USA) Votes to Divest from Israel Bonds, Denounces Christian Zionism
A long-time harsh critic of Israel and its policies toward Palestinians, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) on Monday, July 1 voted unanimously to divest from Israel bonds and called on pertinent US companies to stop trading with Israel, the Religion News Service (RNS) reports. With one million members and 8,000 churches, the Presbyterian Church (USA) is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the US.
Worthy Watch
Israeli politician carves stones to build Third Temple
Avideo was posted on social media showing former Knesset member Moshe Feiglin near the town of Eli carving stones for the Third Temple.
Worthy Insights
Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments
Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.
Saudi Arabia seeks defense pact similar to Israel’s
In a significant shift in Middle East dynamics, Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking a defense alliance similar to Israel's, while Gulf states position themselves to play a crucial role in resolving the Gaza crisis. This development unfolds against a backdrop of regional tensions, including concerns along the Israel-Lebanon border, uncertainty in United States politics, and ongoing turmoil in Israel's political landscape, according to a high-ranking Gulf official.
Around the World
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán In Kyiv; Hungary Took Over EU Presidency (Worthy News In-depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia during a surprise visit to Kyiv where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
India: More Than 100 Killed In Stampede At Hindu Event
Authorities of India’s northern state, Uttar Pradesh, say at least 116 people, many of them women and children, were killed in a stampede at a religious Hindu event.
Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean
The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, Hurricane Beryl has killed at least one person and is wreaking destruction as it barrels across the Caribbean. Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island, Grenada at around 11am EDT on Monday, with maximum winds of 150 mph, CNN reports. As of Tuesday, Beryl’s winds had increased to nearly 160 mph.
US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level
In the wake of intensified terror threats since Hamas’ Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza, US military bases in Europe were put on heightened alert beginning over the weekend, Stars and Stripes (SaS) reports.
Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation)
Millions of people in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, faced more nail-biting moments Monday after an unprecedented cyberattack disrupted immigration, airport operations, scholarship services, and other government activities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Claims Hamas Near Defeat; US Warns of Potential Gaza Power Vacuum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that the Israel was on the verge of defeating Hamas's military wing. At the same time, the United States cautioned against a power vacuum in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that chaos must be avoided as Israeli government leaders debate a post-war administration for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Agencies Take Hit to Rulemaking Power
The power of federal regulatory agencies took a major hit in recent days with a couple of court rulings that will have wide-reaching implications.
Fentanyl, Weapons, Other Drug Seizures at Northern Border Setting Records
Federal agents working at ports of entry in northern U.S. cities and in small towns along the U.S.-Canadian border are continuing to thwart illegal activity.
Antisemitism Concerns on the Rise in America
Concerns about antisemitism are growing across the United States, according to recent data reported by Gallup.
Christian News
Laos: Pastor and Five Other Christians Imprisoned Following Arrest During Prayer Meeting
Continuing a systemic crackdown on Christianity in Laos, authorities in Khammouane Province arrested a pastor and five other evangelical Christians on Saturday as they gathered in a home to pray for the next day’s Sunday service at their church, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Uganda: Evangelist Lynched After Leading Muslims to Christ
An evangelist who led Muslims to Christ in eastern Uganda was found dead in a pool of blood and tied with ropes soon after he texted his pastor that he was surrounded by Islamists, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán In Kyiv; Hungary Took Over EU Presidency (Worthy News In-depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia during a surprise visit to Kyiv where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
India: More Than 100 Killed In Stampede At Hindu Event
Authorities of India’s northern state, Uttar Pradesh, say at least 116 people, many of them women and children, were killed in a stampede at a religious Hindu event.
Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean
The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, Hurricane Beryl has killed at least one person and is wreaking destruction as it barrels across the Caribbean. Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island, Grenada at around 11am EDT on Monday, with maximum winds of 150 mph, CNN reports. As of Tuesday, Beryl’s winds had increased to nearly 160 mph.
US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level
In the wake of intensified terror threats since Hamas’ Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza, US military bases in Europe were put on heightened alert beginning over the weekend, Stars and Stripes (SaS) reports.
Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation)
Millions of people in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, faced more nail-biting moments Monday after an unprecedented cyberattack disrupted immigration, airport operations, scholarship services, and other government activities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Claims Hamas Near Defeat; US Warns of Potential Gaza Power Vacuum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that the Israel was on the verge of defeating Hamas's military wing. At the same time, the United States cautioned against a power vacuum in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that chaos must be avoided as Israeli government leaders debate a post-war administration for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Agencies Take Hit to Rulemaking Power
The power of federal regulatory agencies took a major hit in recent days with a couple of court rulings that will have wide-reaching implications.
Fentanyl, Weapons, Other Drug Seizures at Northern Border Setting Records
Federal agents working at ports of entry in northern U.S. cities and in small towns along the U.S.-Canadian border are continuing to thwart illegal activity.
Antisemitism Concerns on the Rise in America
Concerns about antisemitism are growing across the United States, according to recent data reported by Gallup.
Christian News
Laos: Pastor and Five Other Christians Imprisoned Following Arrest During Prayer Meeting
Continuing a systemic crackdown on Christianity in Laos, authorities in Khammouane Province arrested a pastor and five other evangelical Christians on Saturday as they gathered in a home to pray for the next day’s Sunday service at their church, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Uganda: Evangelist Lynched After Leading Muslims to Christ
An evangelist who led Muslims to Christ in eastern Uganda was found dead in a pool of blood and tied with ropes soon after he texted his pastor that he was surrounded by Islamists, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.