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Around the World
Netherlands Moment of Silence Without Antisemitic Incidents Amid Prayers
While alerted Christians prayed for them as far away as Indonesia and other nations, the Dutch held a live televised commemoration for those killed in World War Two and other armed conflicts, without antisemitic incidents.
Ukraine Celebrating Easter Amid Heavy Clashes (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrated Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops were further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marked the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.
Jews Fear Disturbances During Dutch Remembrance Of Dead
Jewish leaders fear an outbreak of antisemitism on Saturday, May 4, when the Netherlands will observe two minutes of silence for those who died in World War Two, including over 100,000 Dutch Jewish people and more recent armed conflicts.
Russian Troops Advancing in Ukraine as More Western Weapons Arrive (Worthy News Radio)
A Ukrainian town is battered by fighting as Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine are advancing ahead of the expected arrival of more weapons and possible ground troops. The developments on the bloody battlefields come as Moscow has condemned increased Western involvement in its war against Ukraine.
Christians Pray As Indonesia Orders Thousands To Relocate After Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s government decided Friday that nearly 10,000 residents will be relocated permanently after massive eruptions of the Ruang volcano added to suffering among civilians, including Christians, who have held special prayer services.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera TV, Citing Security Concerns
In a controversial move, Israel's government shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, saying it was a mouthpiece of Hamas and a security threat.
US Delays Military Shipment To Israel As Pressure Mounts
Israel was weighing its options Sunday after U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, several sources said.
Remains Of Young Man Believed To Be Israeli Hostage Found In Grave
A photo was shared Friday of murdered Elyakim Shlomo Libman, who was previously believed to be among the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Inside the United States
NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks and ‘Death to America!’ Pamphlets
A high-ranking official with the New York Police Department said protesters had weapons including knives and hammers as well as pamphlets with "Death to America!" written on them.
April’s Fury: The Month Witnessed 300 Tornadoes, Ranking as the Second Highest in History
According to preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), April 2024 recorded an unprecedented number of tornadoes, making it the second-highest number in history with 300 reported incidents.
Arizona: Hobbs Signs Abortion Repeal Bill Into Law
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the abortion ban repeal into law on Thursday.
Christian News
Millions Mark Orthodox Easter In Shadow Of Wars, Persecution
Millions of Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians marked Easter, many holding vigils and attending midnight Masses amid armed conflicts and persecution.
Indonesia Police Probe Pastor For Blasphemy
Police in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, are investigating a prominent Indonesian pastor, known for his television appearances, for alleged blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News early Friday.
Iranian Christians ‘Mourning Persecuted Firouzi’
Iranian Christians are still mourning Ebrahim Firouzi, a former Muslim who embraced faith in Christ despite facing detention for his Christian activities.
Egypt Christian Homes, Businesses Torched Ahead Of Orthodox Easter
Christian villagers in Egypt’s southern Minya province are recovering after they were nearly torched alive by Islamic militants ahead of Orthodox Easter, Christians told Worthy News on Thursday.
Worthy Insights
“Stunning On Multiple Levels”: DOJ Admits To Evidence Tampering In Trump Classified Docs Case
In a stunning admission, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is admitting that key evidence in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents criminal case was altered or manipulated since it was seized by the FBI, and that prosecutors misled the court about it for a period of time.
Netherlands Moment of Silence Without Antisemitic Incidents Amid Prayers
While alerted Christians prayed for them as far away as Indonesia and other nations, the Dutch held a live televised commemoration for those killed in World War Two and other armed conflicts, without antisemitic incidents.
Ukraine Celebrating Easter Amid Heavy Clashes (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrated Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops were further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marked the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.
Jews Fear Disturbances During Dutch Remembrance Of Dead
Jewish leaders fear an outbreak of antisemitism on Saturday, May 4, when the Netherlands will observe two minutes of silence for those who died in World War Two, including over 100,000 Dutch Jewish people and more recent armed conflicts.
Russian Troops Advancing in Ukraine as More Western Weapons Arrive (Worthy News Radio)
A Ukrainian town is battered by fighting as Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine are advancing ahead of the expected arrival of more weapons and possible ground troops. The developments on the bloody battlefields come as Moscow has condemned increased Western involvement in its war against Ukraine.
Christians Pray As Indonesia Orders Thousands To Relocate After Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s government decided Friday that nearly 10,000 residents will be relocated permanently after massive eruptions of the Ruang volcano added to suffering among civilians, including Christians, who have held special prayer services.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera TV, Citing Security Concerns
In a controversial move, Israel's government shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, saying it was a mouthpiece of Hamas and a security threat.
US Delays Military Shipment To Israel As Pressure Mounts
Israel was weighing its options Sunday after U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, several sources said.
Remains Of Young Man Believed To Be Israeli Hostage Found In Grave
A photo was shared Friday of murdered Elyakim Shlomo Libman, who was previously believed to be among the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Inside the United States
NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks and ‘Death to America!’ Pamphlets
A high-ranking official with the New York Police Department said protesters had weapons including knives and hammers as well as pamphlets with "Death to America!" written on them.
April’s Fury: The Month Witnessed 300 Tornadoes, Ranking as the Second Highest in History
According to preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), April 2024 recorded an unprecedented number of tornadoes, making it the second-highest number in history with 300 reported incidents.
Arizona: Hobbs Signs Abortion Repeal Bill Into Law
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the abortion ban repeal into law on Thursday.
Christian News
Millions Mark Orthodox Easter In Shadow Of Wars, Persecution
Millions of Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians marked Easter, many holding vigils and attending midnight Masses amid armed conflicts and persecution.
Indonesia Police Probe Pastor For Blasphemy
Police in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, are investigating a prominent Indonesian pastor, known for his television appearances, for alleged blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News early Friday.
Iranian Christians ‘Mourning Persecuted Firouzi’
Iranian Christians are still mourning Ebrahim Firouzi, a former Muslim who embraced faith in Christ despite facing detention for his Christian activities.
Egypt Christian Homes, Businesses Torched Ahead Of Orthodox Easter
Christian villagers in Egypt’s southern Minya province are recovering after they were nearly torched alive by Islamic militants ahead of Orthodox Easter, Christians told Worthy News on Thursday.
Worthy Insights
“Stunning On Multiple Levels”: DOJ Admits To Evidence Tampering In Trump Classified Docs Case
In a stunning admission, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is admitting that key evidence in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents criminal case was altered or manipulated since it was seized by the FBI, and that prosecutors misled the court about it for a period of time.
Around the World
Turkey Halts Trade With Israel In Protest Over Gaza War
Turkey on Thursday suspended all trade with Israel in protest over its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, which the Turkish trade ministry said had turned into a “humanitarian tragedy.”
France Preparing Troops To Support Ukraine
France signaled Thursday that it may send ground troops to wartorn Ukraine if Russia’s military breaks through frontlines as fears mount that the armed conflict could engulf Europe.
China Highway Collapses, Killing Dozens
A section of a highway collapsed Wednesday in southern China’s Guangdong province, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, authorities say.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In East Africa
At least hundreds of people are dead in Kenya and neighboring Tanzania after heavy rain hit several nations in East Africa’s monsoon season, authorities say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pressure Mounting On Hezbollah To Withdraw From Border Area Near Israel
A key leader of Israel’s military has visited troops stationed near neighboring Lebanon from where Hezbollah fighters have attacked Israel.
US Pushes Hamas On Ceasefire With Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas Wednesday to accept the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that would free hostages and pause the nearly seven months of war in Gaza that has killed thousands.
Inside the United States
US: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on College Campus Antisemitism
As anti-Israel student protests sweep across American universities nationwide, the US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed by a large majority a bipartisan bill that would sanction antisemitism on college campuses, the Hill reports. The bill now moves to the US Senate for consideration.
Report: DHS Used Over 50 Airports Worldwide to Fly Illegal Foreign Nationals Into US
Under U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the agency responsible for securing the border used more than 50 airports worldwide to fly into the country more than 400,000 foreign nationals who are legally inadmissible.
‘Radical Left Revolution:’ Trump Weighs in on Pro-Hamas Campus Chaos
Former President Donald Trump weighed in online on the ongoing chaos on college campuses as pro-Hamas protesters occupy and vandalize colleges around the country.
Florida: Abortion Now Banned After Six Weeks, Residents Will Vote on State Constitutional Right to Abortion in November
As of yesterday, May 1, abortion is banned in Florida beyond six weeks’ gestation - but Floridians will be able to vote in November on whether to enshrine abortion rights up to viability in the state constitution.
Christian News
China: Christian Man Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment for Selling/Distributing Bible
A Chinese court has sentenced a Christian man to five years imprisonment for selling and distributing Bibles in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in northern China, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen continue slaughter of Christians in Plateau state
Amid a spate of murderous attacks against Christians by Fulani jihadist herdsmen in Nigeria’s Plateau state, 12 mostly women and babies from a Christian farming community in Mangu County were slaughtered in their beds at 2 am on Apr. 19, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Turkey Halts Trade With Israel In Protest Over Gaza War
Turkey on Thursday suspended all trade with Israel in protest over its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, which the Turkish trade ministry said had turned into a “humanitarian tragedy.”
France Preparing Troops To Support Ukraine
France signaled Thursday that it may send ground troops to wartorn Ukraine if Russia’s military breaks through frontlines as fears mount that the armed conflict could engulf Europe.
China Highway Collapses, Killing Dozens
A section of a highway collapsed Wednesday in southern China’s Guangdong province, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, authorities say.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In East Africa
At least hundreds of people are dead in Kenya and neighboring Tanzania after heavy rain hit several nations in East Africa’s monsoon season, authorities say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pressure Mounting On Hezbollah To Withdraw From Border Area Near Israel
A key leader of Israel’s military has visited troops stationed near neighboring Lebanon from where Hezbollah fighters have attacked Israel.
US Pushes Hamas On Ceasefire With Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas Wednesday to accept the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that would free hostages and pause the nearly seven months of war in Gaza that has killed thousands.
Inside the United States
US: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on College Campus Antisemitism
As anti-Israel student protests sweep across American universities nationwide, the US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed by a large majority a bipartisan bill that would sanction antisemitism on college campuses, the Hill reports. The bill now moves to the US Senate for consideration.
Report: DHS Used Over 50 Airports Worldwide to Fly Illegal Foreign Nationals Into US
Under U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the agency responsible for securing the border used more than 50 airports worldwide to fly into the country more than 400,000 foreign nationals who are legally inadmissible.
‘Radical Left Revolution:’ Trump Weighs in on Pro-Hamas Campus Chaos
Former President Donald Trump weighed in online on the ongoing chaos on college campuses as pro-Hamas protesters occupy and vandalize colleges around the country.
Florida: Abortion Now Banned After Six Weeks, Residents Will Vote on State Constitutional Right to Abortion in November
As of yesterday, May 1, abortion is banned in Florida beyond six weeks’ gestation - but Floridians will be able to vote in November on whether to enshrine abortion rights up to viability in the state constitution.
Christian News
China: Christian Man Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment for Selling/Distributing Bible
A Chinese court has sentenced a Christian man to five years imprisonment for selling and distributing Bibles in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in northern China, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen continue slaughter of Christians in Plateau state
Amid a spate of murderous attacks against Christians by Fulani jihadist herdsmen in Nigeria’s Plateau state, 12 mostly women and babies from a Christian farming community in Mangu County were slaughtered in their beds at 2 am on Apr. 19, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Hungary, East Europe Concerned At 20th Anniversary Of EU Big Bang Expansion
With mixed feelings, Central and Eastern Europe marked the 20th anniversary of the European Union’s “Big Bang” expansion with concerns about its future dampening celebrations.
Dozens Detained As Freedom Riots Hit Georgia
The smoke cleared Wednesday in the streets of Georgia’s capital after dozens of people were detained while an opposition leader was seen bandaged and bruised, as security forces cracked down on the latest protest outside Parliament against a bill that demonstrators say threatens press freedom.
Sudan: “A Crisis of Epic Proportions is Brewing,” Warns US Ambassador to UN
The US ambassador to the United Nations warned Monday that “history is repeating itself” as Sudan faces a “crisis of epic proportions” that includes a "large-scale massacre" in El-Fasher in the Darfur region, AFP reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows To Enter Rafah As IDF Ramps Up Preparation for Imminent Operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas in Gaza while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) 98th and 162nd divisions have been intensively preparing for upcoming operations in the Gaza Strip, focusing on the impending Rafah offensive.
Government Working on Immediate IDF Enlistment of Ultra-Orthodox Men
Amid ongoing legal proceedings to finalize the matter, Israel’s government has told the country’s Supreme Court justices that it is working on the immediate enlistment of army-age ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men into the Israel Defense Forces, i24News reports.
Inside the United States
US University Riots Over Gaza War
Clashes broke out at U.S. universities, injuring several people Wednesday as police struggled to end weeks-long protests against Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Border Bill to Address Immigration Crisis Seems Far Off
President Joe Biden recently signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill and in so doing may have ended any hopes for a bill this Congress to address the southern border crisis.
US to Reclassify Cannabis as Less Dangerous Drug
The United States government is planning to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, in a move that would bring federal cannabis law closer to individual state laws, Sky News reports. Like heroin and LSD, Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating a high potential for abuse and no recognized medicinal qualities.
Christian News
Nigeria: Evangelical Pastor Murdered in Kaduna State, “We Can No Longer Bear This”
A Christian pastor in Nigeria’s Kaduna state was ambushed and murdered by gunmen as he traveled to visit members of his church last month, Christian Daily reports.
Australia: Church Leader Forgives Teenager Who Stabbed Him In The Eye During Worship Service
An Australian Assyrian church leader who was stabbed in the eye among other parts of his body during a livestream worship service on Apr. 15 has already returned to the pulpit saying he forgives the attacker, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Hungary, East Europe Concerned At 20th Anniversary Of EU Big Bang Expansion
With mixed feelings, Central and Eastern Europe marked the 20th anniversary of the European Union’s “Big Bang” expansion with concerns about its future dampening celebrations.
Dozens Detained As Freedom Riots Hit Georgia
The smoke cleared Wednesday in the streets of Georgia’s capital after dozens of people were detained while an opposition leader was seen bandaged and bruised, as security forces cracked down on the latest protest outside Parliament against a bill that demonstrators say threatens press freedom.
Sudan: “A Crisis of Epic Proportions is Brewing,” Warns US Ambassador to UN
The US ambassador to the United Nations warned Monday that “history is repeating itself” as Sudan faces a “crisis of epic proportions” that includes a "large-scale massacre" in El-Fasher in the Darfur region, AFP reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows To Enter Rafah As IDF Ramps Up Preparation for Imminent Operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas in Gaza while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) 98th and 162nd divisions have been intensively preparing for upcoming operations in the Gaza Strip, focusing on the impending Rafah offensive.
Government Working on Immediate IDF Enlistment of Ultra-Orthodox Men
Amid ongoing legal proceedings to finalize the matter, Israel’s government has told the country’s Supreme Court justices that it is working on the immediate enlistment of army-age ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men into the Israel Defense Forces, i24News reports.
Inside the United States
US University Riots Over Gaza War
Clashes broke out at U.S. universities, injuring several people Wednesday as police struggled to end weeks-long protests against Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Border Bill to Address Immigration Crisis Seems Far Off
President Joe Biden recently signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill and in so doing may have ended any hopes for a bill this Congress to address the southern border crisis.
US to Reclassify Cannabis as Less Dangerous Drug
The United States government is planning to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, in a move that would bring federal cannabis law closer to individual state laws, Sky News reports. Like heroin and LSD, Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating a high potential for abuse and no recognized medicinal qualities.
Christian News
Nigeria: Evangelical Pastor Murdered in Kaduna State, “We Can No Longer Bear This”
A Christian pastor in Nigeria’s Kaduna state was ambushed and murdered by gunmen as he traveled to visit members of his church last month, Christian Daily reports.
Australia: Church Leader Forgives Teenager Who Stabbed Him In The Eye During Worship Service
An Australian Assyrian church leader who was stabbed in the eye among other parts of his body during a livestream worship service on Apr. 15 has already returned to the pulpit saying he forgives the attacker, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.