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Around the World
Negotiators Agree On Dutch Cabinet Led By Anti-Islam Party; ‘Ronald Plasterk Premier’
After six months of often tense negotiations, the leaders of four parties agreed Wednesday on a cabinet in the Netherlands led by the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV).
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Shot Outside Bratislava; Robert Fico in Life Danger (Worthy News Radio)
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot and injured in an apparent assassination attempt outside the capital Bratislava. The motives of the gunman were not immediately clear, but it comes after a period of political turmoil in the Eastern European nation.
Macron Condemns Graffiti Attack on Paris Holocaust Memorial, “Odious Anti-Semitism”
French President Emmanuel Macron and other officials have forcefully condemned Tuesday’s antisemitic graffiti attack on Paris' Wall of the Righteous Holocaust Memorial, AFP reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab States Readying Peacekeeping Force In Gaza
Israel came under pressure Wednesday to accept an independent Palestinian state as Arab countries plan to join a U.S.-led peacekeeping force in wartorn Gaza, Western and Arab officials confirmed Wednesday.
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Clash Over Potential Israeli Control of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (Likud) clashed on Wednesday over the future governance of the Gaza Strip after the current war with Hamas, exposing divisions within the ruling Israeli coalition government.
Inside the United States
Arizona Supreme Court Puts Abortion Ban On Hold to Allow for Appeal
Arizona's Supreme Court has granted Attorney General Kris Mayes more time to appeal to the nation's highest court before a pre-statehood abortion ban would take effect.
Longtime Lawyers Question DOJ Prosecution of Trump
A congressional committee on Wednesday examined the Department of Justice’s treatment of former President Donald Trump under the Biden administration.
Consumer Prices Tick Up As Inflation Remains Elevated
Consumer prices are still on the rise, according to newly released federal inflation data.
Pro Life Activist Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years Imprisonment for Clinic Blockade
A pro-life activist with a history of organizing blockades of abortion clinics has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for leading the blockade of an abortion facility in Washington, DC, in 2020.
Christian News
Nigeria: Nine Abducted University Students Now Rescued
Nine students who were abducted from Nigeria’s Confluence University of Science and Technology last week have all now been rescued, Reuters reports.
Negotiators Agree On Dutch Cabinet Led By Anti-Islam Party; ‘Ronald Plasterk Premier’
After six months of often tense negotiations, the leaders of four parties agreed Wednesday on a cabinet in the Netherlands led by the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV).
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Shot Outside Bratislava; Robert Fico in Life Danger (Worthy News Radio)
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot and injured in an apparent assassination attempt outside the capital Bratislava. The motives of the gunman were not immediately clear, but it comes after a period of political turmoil in the Eastern European nation.
Macron Condemns Graffiti Attack on Paris Holocaust Memorial, “Odious Anti-Semitism”
French President Emmanuel Macron and other officials have forcefully condemned Tuesday’s antisemitic graffiti attack on Paris' Wall of the Righteous Holocaust Memorial, AFP reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab States Readying Peacekeeping Force In Gaza
Israel came under pressure Wednesday to accept an independent Palestinian state as Arab countries plan to join a U.S.-led peacekeeping force in wartorn Gaza, Western and Arab officials confirmed Wednesday.
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Clash Over Potential Israeli Control of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (Likud) clashed on Wednesday over the future governance of the Gaza Strip after the current war with Hamas, exposing divisions within the ruling Israeli coalition government.
Inside the United States
Arizona Supreme Court Puts Abortion Ban On Hold to Allow for Appeal
Arizona's Supreme Court has granted Attorney General Kris Mayes more time to appeal to the nation's highest court before a pre-statehood abortion ban would take effect.
Longtime Lawyers Question DOJ Prosecution of Trump
A congressional committee on Wednesday examined the Department of Justice’s treatment of former President Donald Trump under the Biden administration.
Consumer Prices Tick Up As Inflation Remains Elevated
Consumer prices are still on the rise, according to newly released federal inflation data.
Pro Life Activist Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years Imprisonment for Clinic Blockade
A pro-life activist with a history of organizing blockades of abortion clinics has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for leading the blockade of an abortion facility in Washington, DC, in 2020.
Christian News
Nigeria: Nine Abducted University Students Now Rescued
Nine students who were abducted from Nigeria’s Confluence University of Science and Technology last week have all now been rescued, Reuters reports.
Around the World
EU Introduces Unprecedented Migrant Policies
After years of debate, the European Union is introducing new migration and asylum rules that include tougher borders and shared responsibility among the bloc's 27 members amid concerns about a massive influx of millions of migrants from mainly Muslim nations in recent years.
Scores Killed In Indonesia Flooding
Authorities said Tuesday that at least 52 people were killed by flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province, and more than 3,000 people have been evacuated.
Jordan Joins “Eager Lion” International Military Exercise With 22 Other Nations, Israel Not Joining
Asserting its decision has "nothing to do" with the current crises in the Middle East, Jordan has announced it will join 32 other countries to participate in this year’s "Eager Lion" military exercises involving each country’s ground, naval, and air forces, the Times of Israel reports.
WHO Moving Towards Global Health Directives Despite Mounting Criticism, Critics Say (Worthy News In-Depth)
Prominent critics, including politicians and experts, fear the World Health Organization (WHO) will make another bid for global control with an amendment of the International Health Regulations and the signing of what is now called the "WHO Pandemic Agreement."
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Advances Further into Rafah, Over 450,000 Palestinians Displaced
Israeli tanks advanced deeper into eastern Rafah on Tuesday, reaching residential areas of the southern border city, where over a million displaced individuals had sought refuge amid the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan Members of Congress, Jewish Professors Oppose Antisemitism Bill
A coalition of Republican and Democratic lawmakers, nearly 700 Jewish professors, and others oppose an antisemitism bill sent to the U.S. Senate, arguing it’s unconstitutional and doesn’t adequately address antisemitism.
House Approves Bill To Add Citizenship Question To Census, Change How Congressional Seats Are Apportioned
Voting along party lines, the Republican-led House has approved a bill that would break with 230 years of practice by adding a question on citizenship to the census: the move would cut non-citizens from the decennial count and reduce the number of seats held by states with high non-citizen populations relative to other states.
Christian News
Florida Church Baptizes More Than 1,600 People In One Day
Pastor Joby Martin, founder and lead pastor of Florida’s The Church of Eleven22 reports that his church witnessed a record 1,614 people publicly declare their faith in Jesus through baptism during an annual one-day Gospel event earlier this month, Crosswalk reports. The yearly event took place at Hanna Park Beach in Jacksonville, Florida on May 5.
China: Two Imprisoned Church Leaders In Poor Health
Concerns are intensifying for the health of two house church leaders in eastern China who have been imprisoned on charges of alleged fraud, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pennsylvania: Pastor Says God Protected Congregants When Tornado Smashed Into Their Building
The pastor of a Christian ministry in Pennsylvania says God protected his congregants when a tornado tore into their church building during a worship service Saturday, ripping off the steeple and a roof, and smashing windows Crosswalk reports. According to the National Weather Service, the twister was probably an EF-2 tornado with winds between 111-135 mph.
EU Introduces Unprecedented Migrant Policies
After years of debate, the European Union is introducing new migration and asylum rules that include tougher borders and shared responsibility among the bloc's 27 members amid concerns about a massive influx of millions of migrants from mainly Muslim nations in recent years.
Scores Killed In Indonesia Flooding
Authorities said Tuesday that at least 52 people were killed by flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province, and more than 3,000 people have been evacuated.
Jordan Joins “Eager Lion” International Military Exercise With 22 Other Nations, Israel Not Joining
Asserting its decision has "nothing to do" with the current crises in the Middle East, Jordan has announced it will join 32 other countries to participate in this year’s "Eager Lion" military exercises involving each country’s ground, naval, and air forces, the Times of Israel reports.
WHO Moving Towards Global Health Directives Despite Mounting Criticism, Critics Say (Worthy News In-Depth)
Prominent critics, including politicians and experts, fear the World Health Organization (WHO) will make another bid for global control with an amendment of the International Health Regulations and the signing of what is now called the "WHO Pandemic Agreement."
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Advances Further into Rafah, Over 450,000 Palestinians Displaced
Israeli tanks advanced deeper into eastern Rafah on Tuesday, reaching residential areas of the southern border city, where over a million displaced individuals had sought refuge amid the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan Members of Congress, Jewish Professors Oppose Antisemitism Bill
A coalition of Republican and Democratic lawmakers, nearly 700 Jewish professors, and others oppose an antisemitism bill sent to the U.S. Senate, arguing it’s unconstitutional and doesn’t adequately address antisemitism.
House Approves Bill To Add Citizenship Question To Census, Change How Congressional Seats Are Apportioned
Voting along party lines, the Republican-led House has approved a bill that would break with 230 years of practice by adding a question on citizenship to the census: the move would cut non-citizens from the decennial count and reduce the number of seats held by states with high non-citizen populations relative to other states.
Christian News
Florida Church Baptizes More Than 1,600 People In One Day
Pastor Joby Martin, founder and lead pastor of Florida’s The Church of Eleven22 reports that his church witnessed a record 1,614 people publicly declare their faith in Jesus through baptism during an annual one-day Gospel event earlier this month, Crosswalk reports. The yearly event took place at Hanna Park Beach in Jacksonville, Florida on May 5.
China: Two Imprisoned Church Leaders In Poor Health
Concerns are intensifying for the health of two house church leaders in eastern China who have been imprisoned on charges of alleged fraud, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pennsylvania: Pastor Says God Protected Congregants When Tornado Smashed Into Their Building
The pastor of a Christian ministry in Pennsylvania says God protected his congregants when a tornado tore into their church building during a worship service Saturday, ripping off the steeple and a roof, and smashing windows Crosswalk reports. According to the National Weather Service, the twister was probably an EF-2 tornado with winds between 111-135 mph.
Around the World
Solar Storms With Northern Lights Seen Worldwide Impacting Harvests, Radio Signals
People worldwide watched the heavens Monday after a series of powerful solar storms colored skies across the Northern Hemisphere, causing radio blackouts and havoc for farmers relying on the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other navigational technology.
Dutch Police Breakup Violent Anti-Israel Protest At Amsterdam University
Dutch riot police armed with batons ended a violent anti-Israel protest at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) Monday, the latest in a series of rallies at universities in the Netherlands that saw Jewish students fear their future.
Iran Threatens To Weaponize Nuclear Program
Tehran has warned that it will weaponize the Iranian nuclear program if Israel threatens Iran’s existence.
Australia Sentences Teenage Killer To 14 Years
An Australian court has sentenced a 19-year-old, who was 17 at the time of the crime, to 14 years in prison for the murder of a British mother, a case that shocked the nation.
China’s ‘Flag Police’ In Hungary; Premier ‘Bows for Dictator’ Opposition Says
Hungary’s powerful prime minister has defended a government decision to ban flags of Tibet, Taiwan, and even the European Union at key sites in Budapest during last week’s visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pope Offers Role In Exchange Ukrainian And Russian POWs Amid Concerns About Their Treatment (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis offered Sunday to facilitate a "general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine" as there are mounting concerns about the treatment endured by thousands of detained soldiers. He spoke as more prisoners of war were expected on Sunday because Russia's military moved further northeast.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Escalates Strikes on 120 Terror Targets Across Gaza Amid Mass Evacuation from Rafah
The Israeli military has intensified its operations in northern and central Gaza and Rafah, urging more neighborhoods to move to designated safe zones over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Israeli aircraft struck over 120 Hamas targets throughout the Gaza Strip, as detailed in a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday.
Israel Commemorates its 76th Independence Day Amid Ongoing Conflict with Hamas
Israel began its 76th Independence Day with subdued celebrations due to ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The annual torch-lighting ceremony was pre-recorded and broadcast Monday night, marking the first Independence Day since the escalation of hostilities on October 7.
Arab Nations Reject Israeli Invitation to Join Civil Administration of Post-War Gaza
Qatar, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have announced they reject Israel’s suggestion that Arab countries control civil administration in the Gaza Strip after the current Israeli-Hamas war there has ended, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
U.S. Spending on Interest Tops National Defense, Medicare
Congress has spent more money on interest so far this year than it has spent on both national defense and Medicare.
Report: 70% of Banks Target Clients Based on Conservative, Religious Beliefs
The majority of U.S. banks are targeting clients based on their political and religious beliefs, a new report found.
Christian News
Chinese Church is Fastest-Growing Church in Britain
A new study sponsored by the British and Foreign Bible Society shows that the Chinese Church in the United Kingdom grew by an average of nearly 29% between 2021-2023, making it the fastest-growing church in Britain, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Azerbaijan is Country of Particular Concern, USCIRF says
The United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended that the transcontinental country of Azerbaijan now be placed on the US State Department’s list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) because of intensifying violations of religious freedom, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The USCIRF made its recommendation in its new annual report on the status of religious freedom around the world.
Solar Storms With Northern Lights Seen Worldwide Impacting Harvests, Radio Signals
People worldwide watched the heavens Monday after a series of powerful solar storms colored skies across the Northern Hemisphere, causing radio blackouts and havoc for farmers relying on the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other navigational technology.
Dutch Police Breakup Violent Anti-Israel Protest At Amsterdam University
Dutch riot police armed with batons ended a violent anti-Israel protest at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) Monday, the latest in a series of rallies at universities in the Netherlands that saw Jewish students fear their future.
Iran Threatens To Weaponize Nuclear Program
Tehran has warned that it will weaponize the Iranian nuclear program if Israel threatens Iran’s existence.
Australia Sentences Teenage Killer To 14 Years
An Australian court has sentenced a 19-year-old, who was 17 at the time of the crime, to 14 years in prison for the murder of a British mother, a case that shocked the nation.
China’s ‘Flag Police’ In Hungary; Premier ‘Bows for Dictator’ Opposition Says
Hungary’s powerful prime minister has defended a government decision to ban flags of Tibet, Taiwan, and even the European Union at key sites in Budapest during last week’s visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pope Offers Role In Exchange Ukrainian And Russian POWs Amid Concerns About Their Treatment (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis offered Sunday to facilitate a "general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine" as there are mounting concerns about the treatment endured by thousands of detained soldiers. He spoke as more prisoners of war were expected on Sunday because Russia's military moved further northeast.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Escalates Strikes on 120 Terror Targets Across Gaza Amid Mass Evacuation from Rafah
The Israeli military has intensified its operations in northern and central Gaza and Rafah, urging more neighborhoods to move to designated safe zones over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Israeli aircraft struck over 120 Hamas targets throughout the Gaza Strip, as detailed in a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday.
Israel Commemorates its 76th Independence Day Amid Ongoing Conflict with Hamas
Israel began its 76th Independence Day with subdued celebrations due to ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The annual torch-lighting ceremony was pre-recorded and broadcast Monday night, marking the first Independence Day since the escalation of hostilities on October 7.
Arab Nations Reject Israeli Invitation to Join Civil Administration of Post-War Gaza
Qatar, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have announced they reject Israel’s suggestion that Arab countries control civil administration in the Gaza Strip after the current Israeli-Hamas war there has ended, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
U.S. Spending on Interest Tops National Defense, Medicare
Congress has spent more money on interest so far this year than it has spent on both national defense and Medicare.
Report: 70% of Banks Target Clients Based on Conservative, Religious Beliefs
The majority of U.S. banks are targeting clients based on their political and religious beliefs, a new report found.
Christian News
Chinese Church is Fastest-Growing Church in Britain
A new study sponsored by the British and Foreign Bible Society shows that the Chinese Church in the United Kingdom grew by an average of nearly 29% between 2021-2023, making it the fastest-growing church in Britain, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Azerbaijan is Country of Particular Concern, USCIRF says
The United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended that the transcontinental country of Azerbaijan now be placed on the US State Department’s list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) because of intensifying violations of religious freedom, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The USCIRF made its recommendation in its new annual report on the status of religious freedom around the world.