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Around the World
Russia Warns Of “Inevitability” Of War With NATO After Talks About Troops In Ukraine
Moscow on Tuesday warned Ukraine’s allies that sending troops to fight in Ukraine would lead to the "inevitability" of war between Russia and the NATO military alliance.
Iran Has Increased Stockpile Of Enriched Uranium Needed For Nuclear Weapon
Amid war and generally exceedingly high tensions in the Middle East, terror-sponsor Iran is reported by the UN to have further increased its total stockpile of enriched uranium required for a nuclear bomb, the Associated Press reports.
US Runs Dozen Secret CIA Bases In Ukraine
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) maintains 12 secret bases in Ukraine to help the war-torn nation and the U.S. gather intelligence from Russia, well-informed American sources have revealed.
Denmark Sees Record-Breaking Levels Of Anti Semitic Incidents Since Oct. 7
Denmark has joined a growing list of countries which have registered record-breaking levels of antisemitic incidents since the Hamas genocidal attack against Israel on Oct. 7, the Washington Times reports.
France Considering Ground Troops For Ukraine As War Escalates
Europe edged closer to a broader war with France’s President Emmanuel Macron refusing to rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine, though a U.S. diplomat told Worthy News that NATO military alliance forces are already in the wartorn nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Claims Terrorist Organizations Hope To Turn Ramadan Into ‘2nd Stage of October 7’
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are planning to exploit the upcoming Ramadan period as a catalyst for escalating the war, saying that it was planning "the second stage of October 7."
Border Clashes Escalate as Hezbollah Launches 60 Rockets and Israel Strikes Deep into Lebanon
Hezbollah, the terrorist organization backed by Iran, launched 60 Katyusha rockets across the Golan Heights in what the group stated was a retaliatory move against Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed the rocket barrage aimed at an Israeli military base in the Golan was a direct response to "Zionist aggression" near Baalbek, a city located over 62 miles from the border, earlier that day. The strikes near Baalbek marked the deepest confirmed Israeli attacks since the onset of cross-border hostilities.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers Face Government Shutdown Deadline This Week
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., face a partial government shutdown deadline this week and another separate shutdown early next week, setting up a chaotic Congress and frantic dealmaking, or lack thereof, before Friday.
Nearly Half of Americans Would Support A National 16-Week Ban On Abortion, Poll Shows
A new poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov shows that nearly half of Americans would support a national 16-week abortion ban. The poll was conducted on Feb. 18-20 among 1,562 adults with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
Christian News
China: Government Blocks Bible App In Ongoing Censorship Of Christian Content
Continuing its crackdown on house churches and censorship of Christian materials, China’s ruling Communist Party has now blocked a popular prayer and Bible and app from being available to mainland Chinese citizens, CBN News reports.
Church Attacks In US Escalating, Report Warns
Attacks against American churches have skyrocketed over the last decade due to growing anti-Christian sentiments in the United States, says a leading research and advocacy group in a new report.
Russia Warns Of “Inevitability” Of War With NATO After Talks About Troops In Ukraine
Moscow on Tuesday warned Ukraine’s allies that sending troops to fight in Ukraine would lead to the "inevitability" of war between Russia and the NATO military alliance.
Iran Has Increased Stockpile Of Enriched Uranium Needed For Nuclear Weapon
Amid war and generally exceedingly high tensions in the Middle East, terror-sponsor Iran is reported by the UN to have further increased its total stockpile of enriched uranium required for a nuclear bomb, the Associated Press reports.
US Runs Dozen Secret CIA Bases In Ukraine
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) maintains 12 secret bases in Ukraine to help the war-torn nation and the U.S. gather intelligence from Russia, well-informed American sources have revealed.
Denmark Sees Record-Breaking Levels Of Anti Semitic Incidents Since Oct. 7
Denmark has joined a growing list of countries which have registered record-breaking levels of antisemitic incidents since the Hamas genocidal attack against Israel on Oct. 7, the Washington Times reports.
France Considering Ground Troops For Ukraine As War Escalates
Europe edged closer to a broader war with France’s President Emmanuel Macron refusing to rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine, though a U.S. diplomat told Worthy News that NATO military alliance forces are already in the wartorn nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Claims Terrorist Organizations Hope To Turn Ramadan Into ‘2nd Stage of October 7’
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are planning to exploit the upcoming Ramadan period as a catalyst for escalating the war, saying that it was planning "the second stage of October 7."
Border Clashes Escalate as Hezbollah Launches 60 Rockets and Israel Strikes Deep into Lebanon
Hezbollah, the terrorist organization backed by Iran, launched 60 Katyusha rockets across the Golan Heights in what the group stated was a retaliatory move against Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed the rocket barrage aimed at an Israeli military base in the Golan was a direct response to "Zionist aggression" near Baalbek, a city located over 62 miles from the border, earlier that day. The strikes near Baalbek marked the deepest confirmed Israeli attacks since the onset of cross-border hostilities.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers Face Government Shutdown Deadline This Week
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., face a partial government shutdown deadline this week and another separate shutdown early next week, setting up a chaotic Congress and frantic dealmaking, or lack thereof, before Friday.
Nearly Half of Americans Would Support A National 16-Week Ban On Abortion, Poll Shows
A new poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov shows that nearly half of Americans would support a national 16-week abortion ban. The poll was conducted on Feb. 18-20 among 1,562 adults with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
Christian News
China: Government Blocks Bible App In Ongoing Censorship Of Christian Content
Continuing its crackdown on house churches and censorship of Christian materials, China’s ruling Communist Party has now blocked a popular prayer and Bible and app from being available to mainland Chinese citizens, CBN News reports.
Church Attacks In US Escalating, Report Warns
Attacks against American churches have skyrocketed over the last decade due to growing anti-Christian sentiments in the United States, says a leading research and advocacy group in a new report.
Around the World
Hungary Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership; Chooses New President
Hungary’s parliament has approved Sweden’s membership of the NATO military alliance, the last member state to do so, ending an impasse that lasted months.
US, Britain Hit ‘22 Sites’ In Yemen
The Iran-backed, Yemen-based Houthis group has condemned the United States and Britain for carrying out up to 22 airstrikes in the capital, Sanaa, and its countryside and warned it would retaliate with more attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Complete Victory in Gaza Expected ‘Weeks Away’ Following Initiation of Rafah Operation
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that an Israeli military operation in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, might experience a slight delay if an agreement on a weeks-long ceasefire with Hamas is reached. However, he maintained that achieving total victory in Gaza could be expected "weeks away" once the offensive starts.
Israel Discovers Underground Tunnel Network Connecting North and South of Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Nahal Brigade uncovered an extensive tunnel network measuring 6.2 miles (10 km) in length beneath the Gaza Strip. This network, utilized by Hamas for movement from the northern to the southern regions of Gaza, is currently being demolished, the IDF announced on Monday.
Inside the United States
Trump Appeals $454M Judgement In New York Fraud Case
Former President Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s ruling that the GOP presidential frontrunner lied about the value of his real estate empire.
1-in-284,000-Year Event In The Atlantic Ocean May Herald Exceedingly Violent Hurricane Season
The temperature in the North Atlantic ocean is currently so high it has been described as a 1-in-284,000-year event that may herald a particularly violent hurricane season this year, Live Science reports. Often deadly and destructive, hurricanes are violent, rotating storm systems of clouds and thunderstorms that originate over tropical or subtropical waters and have closed low-level circulation.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Gunmen Slaughter 15 Worshippers During Attack On Catholic Church
Suspected Islamic terrorists murdered 15 people in an attack on a Catholic church in Oudalan province, northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, Christian Today (CT) reports.
11 YWAM Missionaries Killed In Tanzania Traffic Accident
Eleven members of the US-founded international Youth With A Mission (YWAM) evangelistic ministry were among those killed in a devastating traffic accident in the city of Arusha, northern Tanzania on Saturday, the Christian Post reports. The names of those involved in the accident have not yet been disclosed for security reasons.
Hungary Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership; Chooses New President
Hungary’s parliament has approved Sweden’s membership of the NATO military alliance, the last member state to do so, ending an impasse that lasted months.
US, Britain Hit ‘22 Sites’ In Yemen
The Iran-backed, Yemen-based Houthis group has condemned the United States and Britain for carrying out up to 22 airstrikes in the capital, Sanaa, and its countryside and warned it would retaliate with more attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Complete Victory in Gaza Expected ‘Weeks Away’ Following Initiation of Rafah Operation
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that an Israeli military operation in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, might experience a slight delay if an agreement on a weeks-long ceasefire with Hamas is reached. However, he maintained that achieving total victory in Gaza could be expected "weeks away" once the offensive starts.
Israel Discovers Underground Tunnel Network Connecting North and South of Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Nahal Brigade uncovered an extensive tunnel network measuring 6.2 miles (10 km) in length beneath the Gaza Strip. This network, utilized by Hamas for movement from the northern to the southern regions of Gaza, is currently being demolished, the IDF announced on Monday.
Inside the United States
Trump Appeals $454M Judgement In New York Fraud Case
Former President Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s ruling that the GOP presidential frontrunner lied about the value of his real estate empire.
1-in-284,000-Year Event In The Atlantic Ocean May Herald Exceedingly Violent Hurricane Season
The temperature in the North Atlantic ocean is currently so high it has been described as a 1-in-284,000-year event that may herald a particularly violent hurricane season this year, Live Science reports. Often deadly and destructive, hurricanes are violent, rotating storm systems of clouds and thunderstorms that originate over tropical or subtropical waters and have closed low-level circulation.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Gunmen Slaughter 15 Worshippers During Attack On Catholic Church
Suspected Islamic terrorists murdered 15 people in an attack on a Catholic church in Oudalan province, northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, Christian Today (CT) reports.
11 YWAM Missionaries Killed In Tanzania Traffic Accident
Eleven members of the US-founded international Youth With A Mission (YWAM) evangelistic ministry were among those killed in a devastating traffic accident in the city of Arusha, northern Tanzania on Saturday, the Christian Post reports. The names of those involved in the accident have not yet been disclosed for security reasons.
Around the World
Ukraine Warns Lack Of Weapons Adds To Human Suffering (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine's defense minister warned Sunday that his country was losing lives and territories in its war with Russia because half the weapons promised by Western allies haven’t arrived yet.
Western Leaders At Bloodstained 2nd Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted several Western leaders in Kyiv on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion amid concerns that Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry to withstand Russia's army. The leaders pledged their unwavering support to war-torn Ukraine despite questions over how and when the bloodshed will end.
Body Dead Kremlin Critic Navalny Given To Mother
After mounting pressure, Russian authorities handed over the body of Alexey Navalny, the Kremlin critic who died in prison last week, to his mother, the late political activist’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said Saturday.
Western Leaders At Bloodstained 2nd Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted several Western leaders in Kyiv on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion amid concerns that Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry to withstand Russia's army. The leaders pledged their unwavering support to war-torn Ukraine despite questions over how and when the bloodshed will end.
Growing Death Toll In Spanish High-Rise Blaze
Spain plunged into three days of mourning after authorities in the Spanish city of Valencia said up to ten people were killed and 14 injured as fire engulfed a high-rise apartment complex.
Swedish PM In Hungary Talking About NATO Membership
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was on his way for talks in Budapest on Friday amid mounting pressure on Hungary to vote for Sweden’s membership of the NATO military alliance.
Hungary Blocks EU Declaration On Russia-Ukraine War But OKs Sweden’s NATO Entry
Hungary blocked European Union member states from signing a declaration on the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, just hours after the Hungarian prime minister okayed the entry of Sweden into the NATO military alliance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pompeo Criticizes Biden for Reversing U.S. Stance, Labeling Settlements ‘Illegal’
The Biden administration has officially labeled settlements as illegal and revoked the "Pompeo Doctrine," highlighting its opposition to Israel's plans to construct 3,000 new homes in the West Bank. This move drew sharp criticism from Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State under the Trump administration, who condemned the declaration that these new settlements homes are "inconsistent with international law'."
Israeli Navy Conducts ‘Extensive’ Drills In Preparation For Expansion Of War With Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently disclosed that their fleet of missile boats carried out "extensive" training exercises over the past week. This move is part of the IDF's preparations for an expansion of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump Thwarts Haley In Her Native South Carolina, Rolls On To Michigan
Sweeping a fourth consecutive primary by double digits, former President Donald Trump left South Carolina victorious on Saturday and on a roll heading into Michigan on Tuesday.
U.S. Announces Fresh Sanctions To Punish Russia
President Joe Biden and federal officials announced plans Friday to sanction more than 500 targets as they seek to punish Russia and President Vladimir Putin for the invasion and war in Ukraine and the arctic prison death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Christian News
Pakistan: 72-year-Old Christian Man Charged With Blasphemy, Faces Life In Prison
A 72-year-old Christian widower in Punjab Province, Pakistan is facing a life sentence of imprisonment after a Muslim neighbor falsely accused him of desecrating the Quran in retaliation over a property dispute, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Jihadists Slaughter 23 Christians In Series Of Attacks
Islamic terrorists murdered 23 people, including burning six alive, abducted five people, and set fire to 28 homes, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced To Mandatory Life Imprisonment For Alleged Insulting Comment About Muhammad
An Additional Sessions Court in Punjab Province, Pakistan has sentenced a Christian man to life imprisonment for allegedly posting a blasphemous remark about the Islamic prophet Mohammed while using a phone that had actually been stolen from him. Fanson Shahid was convicted after being tortured into confessing to the charge, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria Evangelist In Hiding After Surviving Beatings And Police Detention
A Nigerian evangelist who left Islam and accepted faith in Christ was recovering from his injuries in a “safe house” Saturday after he was freed on bail following beatings and nine days in prison for trumped-up charges, his supporters say.
Ukraine Warns Lack Of Weapons Adds To Human Suffering (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine's defense minister warned Sunday that his country was losing lives and territories in its war with Russia because half the weapons promised by Western allies haven’t arrived yet.
Western Leaders At Bloodstained 2nd Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted several Western leaders in Kyiv on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion amid concerns that Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry to withstand Russia's army. The leaders pledged their unwavering support to war-torn Ukraine despite questions over how and when the bloodshed will end.
Body Dead Kremlin Critic Navalny Given To Mother
After mounting pressure, Russian authorities handed over the body of Alexey Navalny, the Kremlin critic who died in prison last week, to his mother, the late political activist’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said Saturday.
Western Leaders At Bloodstained 2nd Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted several Western leaders in Kyiv on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion amid concerns that Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry to withstand Russia's army. The leaders pledged their unwavering support to war-torn Ukraine despite questions over how and when the bloodshed will end.
Growing Death Toll In Spanish High-Rise Blaze
Spain plunged into three days of mourning after authorities in the Spanish city of Valencia said up to ten people were killed and 14 injured as fire engulfed a high-rise apartment complex.
Swedish PM In Hungary Talking About NATO Membership
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was on his way for talks in Budapest on Friday amid mounting pressure on Hungary to vote for Sweden’s membership of the NATO military alliance.
Hungary Blocks EU Declaration On Russia-Ukraine War But OKs Sweden’s NATO Entry
Hungary blocked European Union member states from signing a declaration on the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, just hours after the Hungarian prime minister okayed the entry of Sweden into the NATO military alliance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pompeo Criticizes Biden for Reversing U.S. Stance, Labeling Settlements ‘Illegal’
The Biden administration has officially labeled settlements as illegal and revoked the "Pompeo Doctrine," highlighting its opposition to Israel's plans to construct 3,000 new homes in the West Bank. This move drew sharp criticism from Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State under the Trump administration, who condemned the declaration that these new settlements homes are "inconsistent with international law'."
Israeli Navy Conducts ‘Extensive’ Drills In Preparation For Expansion Of War With Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently disclosed that their fleet of missile boats carried out "extensive" training exercises over the past week. This move is part of the IDF's preparations for an expansion of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump Thwarts Haley In Her Native South Carolina, Rolls On To Michigan
Sweeping a fourth consecutive primary by double digits, former President Donald Trump left South Carolina victorious on Saturday and on a roll heading into Michigan on Tuesday.
U.S. Announces Fresh Sanctions To Punish Russia
President Joe Biden and federal officials announced plans Friday to sanction more than 500 targets as they seek to punish Russia and President Vladimir Putin for the invasion and war in Ukraine and the arctic prison death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Christian News
Pakistan: 72-year-Old Christian Man Charged With Blasphemy, Faces Life In Prison
A 72-year-old Christian widower in Punjab Province, Pakistan is facing a life sentence of imprisonment after a Muslim neighbor falsely accused him of desecrating the Quran in retaliation over a property dispute, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Jihadists Slaughter 23 Christians In Series Of Attacks
Islamic terrorists murdered 23 people, including burning six alive, abducted five people, and set fire to 28 homes, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced To Mandatory Life Imprisonment For Alleged Insulting Comment About Muhammad
An Additional Sessions Court in Punjab Province, Pakistan has sentenced a Christian man to life imprisonment for allegedly posting a blasphemous remark about the Islamic prophet Mohammed while using a phone that had actually been stolen from him. Fanson Shahid was convicted after being tortured into confessing to the charge, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria Evangelist In Hiding After Surviving Beatings And Police Detention
A Nigerian evangelist who left Islam and accepted faith in Christ was recovering from his injuries in a “safe house” Saturday after he was freed on bail following beatings and nine days in prison for trumped-up charges, his supporters say.