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Around the World
Ukraine-Backed Troops Enter Russia As Fighting Escalates
Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered several defeats Tuesday with Kyiv-backed paramilitary groups entering Russia while a Russian military transport plane crashed, killing several people.
China, Iran, and Russia Launch Major Naval Drill
China, Iran, and Russia have begun a massive joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman, adding to Western concerns about heightened military tensions in the region.
Europe Confronts Rising Terror Threats with Over a Million Asylum Seekers Arriving
European authorities have disrupted several terrorism plots, some involving suspects masquerading as refugees, raising concerns about the number of increasing threats from extremists, some of which are motivated by Israel's war against Hamas, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Mulls Private Sea Operation For Gaza Ahead Of Military Port
The United States was rushing Tuesday to get aid by sea into wartorn Gaza, with officials saying Washington may ask allies to fund a privately run aid operation ahead of a much larger US military effort.
Massive Rocket Barrage During Ramadan As Israel Approaches Full-Scale War with Hezbollah
Hezbollah, the Iranian backed terrorist organization fired over 100 rockets at northern Israel, escalating the conflict along the Lebanese border on Tuesday. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's positions throughout Lebanon. In the wake of these attacks, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for "War, Now!"
Inside the United States
White House Asked For Changes To Hur Report On Classified Documents
The White House asked Special Counsel Robert Hur to make changes to descriptions of President Joe Biden's memory in Hur's bombshell report on how the president handled classified documents.
White House Bypasses Congress To Send $300 Million of ‘Emergency’ Military Aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration will send a new $300 million 'emergency' military aid package for Ukraine bypassing Congress after its plans to assist Kyiv have been stalled on Capitol Hill, White House National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan announced on Tuesday.
America Lost Over 140,000 Farms Between 2017-2022
The US Department of Agriculture published its 2022 Census of Agriculture on Feb. 13, showing that the number of farms in America decreased by 7%, or 141,733, between 2017 and 2022, Farm Bureau reports.
FBI Director: Smuggling Organizations Connected to ISIS Coming Through US Border
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday confirmed that a smuggling organization working with the terrorist organization ISIS is funneling criminals through the U.S. border. He also said the FBI is currently investigating its operations that “we’re very concerned about.”
Christian News
Haiti: Churchgoers Increasingly Targeted For Abduction By Gangs, “We Must Bear Our Cross And Follow Christ”
As Haiti continues to struggle under the brutal grip of lawless gangs who have now succeeded in pressuring President Ariel Henry to resign, a Catholic archbishop is warning that churchgoers in the small Caribbean state are being abducted at an alarming rate, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
India: Assam State Lawmakers Seek To Ban Christian Prayer For Healing
In an effort to curb evangelism, Hindu lawmakers in India’s Assam state have passed a law criminalizing “magical” prayer for healing, Christianity Today (CT) reports.
Slaughter of Christians Continue in Nigeria
The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic jihadists is ongoing with impunity, and on Feb. 28, two more Christians were murdered and dozens kidnapped in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Islamic terrorists have murdered some 60,000 Nigerian Christians since jihadism took hold in the country in 2009.
Christian Women/Girls Increasingly Subject To Forced Marriage In Oppressive Countries, Report
A new report by the Open Doors Christian persecution watchdog shows that Christian women in countries ruled by oppressive regimes are being increasingly subjected to forced marriage, the Christian Daily reports. The report reveals that Christian women face the threat of forced marriage in 84% of the countries ranked on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Ukraine-Backed Troops Enter Russia As Fighting Escalates
Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered several defeats Tuesday with Kyiv-backed paramilitary groups entering Russia while a Russian military transport plane crashed, killing several people.
China, Iran, and Russia Launch Major Naval Drill
China, Iran, and Russia have begun a massive joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman, adding to Western concerns about heightened military tensions in the region.
Europe Confronts Rising Terror Threats with Over a Million Asylum Seekers Arriving
European authorities have disrupted several terrorism plots, some involving suspects masquerading as refugees, raising concerns about the number of increasing threats from extremists, some of which are motivated by Israel's war against Hamas, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Mulls Private Sea Operation For Gaza Ahead Of Military Port
The United States was rushing Tuesday to get aid by sea into wartorn Gaza, with officials saying Washington may ask allies to fund a privately run aid operation ahead of a much larger US military effort.
Massive Rocket Barrage During Ramadan As Israel Approaches Full-Scale War with Hezbollah
Hezbollah, the Iranian backed terrorist organization fired over 100 rockets at northern Israel, escalating the conflict along the Lebanese border on Tuesday. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's positions throughout Lebanon. In the wake of these attacks, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for "War, Now!"
Inside the United States
White House Asked For Changes To Hur Report On Classified Documents
The White House asked Special Counsel Robert Hur to make changes to descriptions of President Joe Biden's memory in Hur's bombshell report on how the president handled classified documents.
White House Bypasses Congress To Send $300 Million of ‘Emergency’ Military Aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration will send a new $300 million 'emergency' military aid package for Ukraine bypassing Congress after its plans to assist Kyiv have been stalled on Capitol Hill, White House National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan announced on Tuesday.
America Lost Over 140,000 Farms Between 2017-2022
The US Department of Agriculture published its 2022 Census of Agriculture on Feb. 13, showing that the number of farms in America decreased by 7%, or 141,733, between 2017 and 2022, Farm Bureau reports.
FBI Director: Smuggling Organizations Connected to ISIS Coming Through US Border
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday confirmed that a smuggling organization working with the terrorist organization ISIS is funneling criminals through the U.S. border. He also said the FBI is currently investigating its operations that “we’re very concerned about.”
Christian News
Haiti: Churchgoers Increasingly Targeted For Abduction By Gangs, “We Must Bear Our Cross And Follow Christ”
As Haiti continues to struggle under the brutal grip of lawless gangs who have now succeeded in pressuring President Ariel Henry to resign, a Catholic archbishop is warning that churchgoers in the small Caribbean state are being abducted at an alarming rate, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
India: Assam State Lawmakers Seek To Ban Christian Prayer For Healing
In an effort to curb evangelism, Hindu lawmakers in India’s Assam state have passed a law criminalizing “magical” prayer for healing, Christianity Today (CT) reports.
Slaughter of Christians Continue in Nigeria
The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic jihadists is ongoing with impunity, and on Feb. 28, two more Christians were murdered and dozens kidnapped in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Islamic terrorists have murdered some 60,000 Nigerian Christians since jihadism took hold in the country in 2009.
Christian Women/Girls Increasingly Subject To Forced Marriage In Oppressive Countries, Report
A new report by the Open Doors Christian persecution watchdog shows that Christian women in countries ruled by oppressive regimes are being increasingly subjected to forced marriage, the Christian Daily reports. The report reveals that Christian women face the threat of forced marriage in 84% of the countries ranked on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
Iran Authorities Killed, Tortured, Raped Civilians Connected to Mahsa Amini Protests
A new report by United Nations investigators reveals that Iran’s rogue Islamic regime has murdered, tortured, and raped women, men and children connected to the nationwide mass protests triggered by the 2022 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman who had been arrested for wearing her hijab incorrectly, the New York Times reports. The UN Human Rights Council is set to review the report this week.
Dutch anti-Islam Leader Wilders Meets Israel’s President
The Dutch leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) said Monday that he met Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, a day after pro-Palestine protesters disturbed the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam.
Ukraine Condemns Pope ‘White Flag’ Suggestion As Russian Strikes Kill Several
Ukraine and allies have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia amid reports of more deaths and destruction.
Far-Right Surges In Portugal Elections
Portugal faced a political earthquake Monday after the leader of its center-right Democratic Alliance, Luis Montenegro, claimed victory and the far right surged in early parliamentary elections that could end nearly a decade of Socialist rule.
Dutch King Defies Muslim Calls To Stay Away From Opening Holocaust Museum
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has defied calls from more than 200 mosques to stay away from the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam alongside Israel’s president on Sunday, despite mounting anti-Israel protests and related security concerns.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Plans Invasion of Rafah Despite ‘Red Line’ Set by Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for the country's forces to invade Rafah in southern Gaza, despite President Joe Biden indicating such an action would cross "a red line." During a Saturday MSNBC interview, Biden labeled an Israeli invasion of Rafah—currently a refuge for over a million Palestinians—as a "red line."
Inside the United States
Biden Budget Packed With Tax Hikes, Increases National Debt
President Joe Biden on Monday released his $7.3 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 with $5.5 trillion in tax increases that continues to increase the national debt.
SCOTUS To Decide If Emergency Room Doctors Are Required To Perform Abortions
The United States Supreme Court is set to rule this year on whether the federal government can force emergency room physicians to carry out abortions, CBN News reports. Under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, physicians in hospital emergency rooms are required to stabilize patients with medical care; the Biden administration argues this should include abortion.
Christian News
Vietnam: Government Designates As “terrorists” Two Rights Groups Which Support Christian Montagnard Community
Vietnam’s ruling Communist party has designated as terrorist organizations two human rights groups which support the country’s largely Christian Montagnard minority indigenous community, Premier Christian News (PCN) reports.
Iran Authorities Killed, Tortured, Raped Civilians Connected to Mahsa Amini Protests
A new report by United Nations investigators reveals that Iran’s rogue Islamic regime has murdered, tortured, and raped women, men and children connected to the nationwide mass protests triggered by the 2022 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman who had been arrested for wearing her hijab incorrectly, the New York Times reports. The UN Human Rights Council is set to review the report this week.
Dutch anti-Islam Leader Wilders Meets Israel’s President
The Dutch leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) said Monday that he met Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, a day after pro-Palestine protesters disturbed the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam.
Ukraine Condemns Pope ‘White Flag’ Suggestion As Russian Strikes Kill Several
Ukraine and allies have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia amid reports of more deaths and destruction.
Far-Right Surges In Portugal Elections
Portugal faced a political earthquake Monday after the leader of its center-right Democratic Alliance, Luis Montenegro, claimed victory and the far right surged in early parliamentary elections that could end nearly a decade of Socialist rule.
Dutch King Defies Muslim Calls To Stay Away From Opening Holocaust Museum
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has defied calls from more than 200 mosques to stay away from the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam alongside Israel’s president on Sunday, despite mounting anti-Israel protests and related security concerns.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Plans Invasion of Rafah Despite ‘Red Line’ Set by Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for the country's forces to invade Rafah in southern Gaza, despite President Joe Biden indicating such an action would cross "a red line." During a Saturday MSNBC interview, Biden labeled an Israeli invasion of Rafah—currently a refuge for over a million Palestinians—as a "red line."
Inside the United States
Biden Budget Packed With Tax Hikes, Increases National Debt
President Joe Biden on Monday released his $7.3 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 with $5.5 trillion in tax increases that continues to increase the national debt.
SCOTUS To Decide If Emergency Room Doctors Are Required To Perform Abortions
The United States Supreme Court is set to rule this year on whether the federal government can force emergency room physicians to carry out abortions, CBN News reports. Under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, physicians in hospital emergency rooms are required to stabilize patients with medical care; the Biden administration argues this should include abortion.
Christian News
Vietnam: Government Designates As “terrorists” Two Rights Groups Which Support Christian Montagnard Community
Vietnam’s ruling Communist party has designated as terrorist organizations two human rights groups which support the country’s largely Christian Montagnard minority indigenous community, Premier Christian News (PCN) reports.
Around the World
US Embassy Evacuated By US Military in Haiti
On Sunday, the U.S. military announced that it carried out an operation in Haiti to evacuate select staff from the country due to rising violence while also deploying extra forces to enhance the security around the U.S. Embassy in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
US Role In Yemen Increasing After Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
There was uncertainty Sunday about American forces believed to be in Yemen after the country’s Houthi rebels targeted U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, prompting an international response.
Riots In Amsterdam As King and Israeli President Open Holocaust Museum
Dutch riot police clashed with protesters opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, which the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander inaugurated.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes Between Police and Worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound on First Night of Ramadan
As thousands of Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City for prayers on the first night of Ramadan, a video shared on social media depicts Israeli Border Police officers using batons against worshippers at the entrance of the Haram al-Sharif sacred area, also referred to by Jews as the Temple Mount.
Five Killed In US Airdrop In Gaza As Israel Ponders Arming Civilians
Five people were killed Friday after being hit by aid dropped by the United States in Gaza as at least one parachute failed to deploy correctly and one or more parcels fell on them, according to Israeli sources and Gaza officials.
Inside the United States
Court Hands Texas A Win In Lawsuit Over Federal Border Wall Construction
A U.S. District Court handed Texas a win in the first round of a case that consolidated two lawsuits filed against the Biden administration for halting border wall construction.
Fact Check: Biden’s Claim He Cut The Deficit Challenged As False
President Joe Biden took aim at the nation's debt and deficit in his State of the Union address on Thursday, but several of his financial claims were false, according to some budget experts, including his claim that he cut the deficit by $1 trillion last term.
White House Outraged Over Orbán-Trump Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s hardline Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with former American President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. state of Florida, sparking outrage in the White House where the visiting European leader was described as a dictator.
Trump, Republicans Condemn Biden’s State of Union as Remarks from ‘Angry Old Man’
Former President Donald Trump has called U.S. President Joe Biden's fourth and perhaps last State of the Union address "angry", "polarizing," and an “embarrassment” to the United States.
Biden Says ‘War in Gaza Gut-Wrenching’ and that ‘Age Made Him Clearer Thinking’
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the war in Gaza is "gut-wrenching" and urged more humanitarian aid, including through an aid port the American military is setting up.
Christian News
Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds Of Children In Nigeria
Parents were praying and hoping their children were alive Friday after gunmen kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in northwestern Nigeria in the biggest mass abduction from a school in a decade.
US Embassy Evacuated By US Military in Haiti
On Sunday, the U.S. military announced that it carried out an operation in Haiti to evacuate select staff from the country due to rising violence while also deploying extra forces to enhance the security around the U.S. Embassy in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
US Role In Yemen Increasing After Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
There was uncertainty Sunday about American forces believed to be in Yemen after the country’s Houthi rebels targeted U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, prompting an international response.
Riots In Amsterdam As King and Israeli President Open Holocaust Museum
Dutch riot police clashed with protesters opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, which the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander inaugurated.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes Between Police and Worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound on First Night of Ramadan
As thousands of Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City for prayers on the first night of Ramadan, a video shared on social media depicts Israeli Border Police officers using batons against worshippers at the entrance of the Haram al-Sharif sacred area, also referred to by Jews as the Temple Mount.
Five Killed In US Airdrop In Gaza As Israel Ponders Arming Civilians
Five people were killed Friday after being hit by aid dropped by the United States in Gaza as at least one parachute failed to deploy correctly and one or more parcels fell on them, according to Israeli sources and Gaza officials.
Inside the United States
Court Hands Texas A Win In Lawsuit Over Federal Border Wall Construction
A U.S. District Court handed Texas a win in the first round of a case that consolidated two lawsuits filed against the Biden administration for halting border wall construction.
Fact Check: Biden’s Claim He Cut The Deficit Challenged As False
President Joe Biden took aim at the nation's debt and deficit in his State of the Union address on Thursday, but several of his financial claims were false, according to some budget experts, including his claim that he cut the deficit by $1 trillion last term.
White House Outraged Over Orbán-Trump Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s hardline Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with former American President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. state of Florida, sparking outrage in the White House where the visiting European leader was described as a dictator.
Trump, Republicans Condemn Biden’s State of Union as Remarks from ‘Angry Old Man’
Former President Donald Trump has called U.S. President Joe Biden's fourth and perhaps last State of the Union address "angry", "polarizing," and an “embarrassment” to the United States.
Biden Says ‘War in Gaza Gut-Wrenching’ and that ‘Age Made Him Clearer Thinking’
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the war in Gaza is "gut-wrenching" and urged more humanitarian aid, including through an aid port the American military is setting up.
Christian News
Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds Of Children In Nigeria
Parents were praying and hoping their children were alive Friday after gunmen kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in northwestern Nigeria in the biggest mass abduction from a school in a decade.