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Around the World
India and UAE Announce Landmark Trade Deal Creating India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
During his recent visit to the Gulf state, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finalized an agreement to progress the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). This agreement is designed to boost trade and transportation through an extensive network of sea and rail connections.
Indonesian General Accused Of Rights Abuses Claims Victory In Presidential Elections
Evangelical Christians said Wednesday they were pleased that Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential elections despite his past as a military chief during the Suharto dictatorship a generation ago.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Delegation Returns from Cairo Without Breakthrough in Hostage Negotiations
Talks on a hostage release deal involving the US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar ended without an agreement on Tuesday. The Israeli delegation has since returned to Israel, however discussions are scheduled to continue over the next three days.
Israel Responds to Deadly Hezbollah Attack, Threatens To Hold Lebanon Accountable
In retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier and the injury of several others due to rocket fire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a widespread series of strikes against Hezbollah targets within Lebanese territory on Wednesday, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Shooting At KC Chiefs’ Super Bowl Celebration Leaves at Least 22 Shot, 1 Killed
Authorities reported that gunfire broke out close to the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City on Wednesday, resulting in at least 22 individuals being injured and one fatality.
White House To Meet With Lawmakers About ‘Serious National Security Threat’
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee released a vague, concerning statement Wednesday about a looming “national security threat.”
US Senate Unlikely To Impeach Homeland Secretary
The U.S. Senate was facing political challenges Wednesday after the House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, in a history precedent-shattering vote.
Christian News
India: Hindu Group Demands Removal Of All Christian Symbols From Schools in Assam State
A Hindu rights organization in India’s Assam state is demanding the removal of all Christian symbols from local Christian schools on the grounds that missionaries must be prevented from evangelizing pupils, UCA News reports.
China: Government Is Pressuring Believers Not To Raise Their Children In The Christian Faith
Christian rights advocates are concerned that believers in China are being pressured by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to discourage their children from entering into faith in Christ, Christian Today (CT) reports.
India and UAE Announce Landmark Trade Deal Creating India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
During his recent visit to the Gulf state, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finalized an agreement to progress the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). This agreement is designed to boost trade and transportation through an extensive network of sea and rail connections.
Indonesian General Accused Of Rights Abuses Claims Victory In Presidential Elections
Evangelical Christians said Wednesday they were pleased that Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential elections despite his past as a military chief during the Suharto dictatorship a generation ago.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Delegation Returns from Cairo Without Breakthrough in Hostage Negotiations
Talks on a hostage release deal involving the US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar ended without an agreement on Tuesday. The Israeli delegation has since returned to Israel, however discussions are scheduled to continue over the next three days.
Israel Responds to Deadly Hezbollah Attack, Threatens To Hold Lebanon Accountable
In retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier and the injury of several others due to rocket fire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a widespread series of strikes against Hezbollah targets within Lebanese territory on Wednesday, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Shooting At KC Chiefs’ Super Bowl Celebration Leaves at Least 22 Shot, 1 Killed
Authorities reported that gunfire broke out close to the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City on Wednesday, resulting in at least 22 individuals being injured and one fatality.
White House To Meet With Lawmakers About ‘Serious National Security Threat’
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee released a vague, concerning statement Wednesday about a looming “national security threat.”
US Senate Unlikely To Impeach Homeland Secretary
The U.S. Senate was facing political challenges Wednesday after the House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, in a history precedent-shattering vote.
Christian News
India: Hindu Group Demands Removal Of All Christian Symbols From Schools in Assam State
A Hindu rights organization in India’s Assam state is demanding the removal of all Christian symbols from local Christian schools on the grounds that missionaries must be prevented from evangelizing pupils, UCA News reports.
China: Government Is Pressuring Believers Not To Raise Their Children In The Christian Faith
Christian rights advocates are concerned that believers in China are being pressured by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to discourage their children from entering into faith in Christ, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Around the World
Air Force and Space Force Announce Major Overhaul to Confront China
In a major reorganization announced by the U.S. Air Force and its newly established subsidiary, Space Force, the U.S. Air Force Combat wings will be transformed into "units of action" designed to fight better if a war breaks out with China, the Washington Times reported.
Worried Indonesia Christians Pray For Elections; Prabowo Leading In Presidential Polls
Representatives of Indonesia’s minority Christians tell Worthy News they are concerned about their future if a radical Muslim candidate wins Wednesday’s presidential vote.
British Military Thinktank Warns Of Dangerous Decade
An influential British military think-tank warns that tensions around the world signal "what is likely to be a more dangerous decade."
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Biden: Hostage Exchange Sought, However Hamas’s Demands Are Unacceptable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed to US President Joe Biden in their conversation on Sunday that, contrary to what has been reported and interpreted by the Israeli media, he is genuinely interested in negotiating a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Nevertheless, Netanyahu emphasized that any agreement must be feasible for cabinet approval, according to American and Israeli officials who are familiar with the details of their discussion.
13 Arab Israeli Bedouin Honored For Heroism In Saving Israelis On Oct.7
The Israeli Arab Bedouin community was described as the “pride of Israel” during a ceremony held Monday to honor 13 civilian Bedouin who risked their lives to save an untold number of Israelis during the Oct. 7 genocidal attack by Hamas, the Jerusalem Post reports. The ceremony took place at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem and was attended by numerous Israeli public figures, including government ministers.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Votes To Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis. Mayorkas becomes the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached in U.S. history.
Abbott: Texas National Guard Continuing To ‘Hold The Line’ At The Border
While much attention has focused on Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, National Guardsmen are continuing to deploy border security efforts across Texas’ 1,254 shared border with Mexico.
President Biden Says Trump ‘Bows For Russian Dictator’; Urges Trump Allies To Pass Security Package
U.S. President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor, Donald J. Trump, of “bowing down” to “Russian dictator” Vladimir Putin amid signs that the House won’t pass the $95 billion package voted for Tuesday by the Senate.
US Senate Passes $95 Billion Ukraine, Israel Aid Package
The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion national security package early Tuesday to aid Israel, Ukraine, and other U.S. allies early Tuesday after a months-long debate.
Christian News
Support For Israel Has Dropped Dramatically Among Young US Evangelicals, Survey Shows
A newly published survey shows that support for Israel dropped by a dramatic 50% among young American Evangelicals in just three years between 2018-2021, the Jerusalem Post reports. The data is consistent with the outpouring of anti-Israel sentiment that was unleashed worldwide, including in the US, following the Oct. 7 attack on the Jewish state by the Hamas Palestinian terror group.
Uganda: Muslims Beat Evangelist Unconscious, Burn His Home
Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda beat a Christian man unconscious, and then torched his house, after seeing him setting up for a Gospel event near their village last month, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but believers have come under increasing violent persecution from radicalized Muslims, with those who left Islam for Christ being particularly vulnerable to attacks.
Air Force and Space Force Announce Major Overhaul to Confront China
In a major reorganization announced by the U.S. Air Force and its newly established subsidiary, Space Force, the U.S. Air Force Combat wings will be transformed into "units of action" designed to fight better if a war breaks out with China, the Washington Times reported.
Worried Indonesia Christians Pray For Elections; Prabowo Leading In Presidential Polls
Representatives of Indonesia’s minority Christians tell Worthy News they are concerned about their future if a radical Muslim candidate wins Wednesday’s presidential vote.
British Military Thinktank Warns Of Dangerous Decade
An influential British military think-tank warns that tensions around the world signal "what is likely to be a more dangerous decade."
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Biden: Hostage Exchange Sought, However Hamas’s Demands Are Unacceptable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed to US President Joe Biden in their conversation on Sunday that, contrary to what has been reported and interpreted by the Israeli media, he is genuinely interested in negotiating a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Nevertheless, Netanyahu emphasized that any agreement must be feasible for cabinet approval, according to American and Israeli officials who are familiar with the details of their discussion.
13 Arab Israeli Bedouin Honored For Heroism In Saving Israelis On Oct.7
The Israeli Arab Bedouin community was described as the “pride of Israel” during a ceremony held Monday to honor 13 civilian Bedouin who risked their lives to save an untold number of Israelis during the Oct. 7 genocidal attack by Hamas, the Jerusalem Post reports. The ceremony took place at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem and was attended by numerous Israeli public figures, including government ministers.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Votes To Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis. Mayorkas becomes the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached in U.S. history.
Abbott: Texas National Guard Continuing To ‘Hold The Line’ At The Border
While much attention has focused on Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, National Guardsmen are continuing to deploy border security efforts across Texas’ 1,254 shared border with Mexico.
President Biden Says Trump ‘Bows For Russian Dictator’; Urges Trump Allies To Pass Security Package
U.S. President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor, Donald J. Trump, of “bowing down” to “Russian dictator” Vladimir Putin amid signs that the House won’t pass the $95 billion package voted for Tuesday by the Senate.
US Senate Passes $95 Billion Ukraine, Israel Aid Package
The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion national security package early Tuesday to aid Israel, Ukraine, and other U.S. allies early Tuesday after a months-long debate.
Christian News
Support For Israel Has Dropped Dramatically Among Young US Evangelicals, Survey Shows
A newly published survey shows that support for Israel dropped by a dramatic 50% among young American Evangelicals in just three years between 2018-2021, the Jerusalem Post reports. The data is consistent with the outpouring of anti-Israel sentiment that was unleashed worldwide, including in the US, following the Oct. 7 attack on the Jewish state by the Hamas Palestinian terror group.
Uganda: Muslims Beat Evangelist Unconscious, Burn His Home
Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda beat a Christian man unconscious, and then torched his house, after seeing him setting up for a Gospel event near their village last month, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but believers have come under increasing violent persecution from radicalized Muslims, with those who left Islam for Christ being particularly vulnerable to attacks.
Around the World
US Defense Secretary Cancels Trip To NATO Over An “Emergent Bladder Issue”
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled a trip to NATO military alliance headquarters after being rushed to hospital as he is facing an "emergent bladder issue,” US officials said.
European Leaders Condemn Trump’s Pro-Russia Remarks
European leaders rushed Monday to call for a new defense strategy after ex-U.S. President Donald J. Trump encouraged Russia to attack member states of the NATO military alliance who do not meet their financial obligations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Holland: Appeals Court Rules Government Must Halt Export of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel
As Israel continues to battle Hamas in Gaza, a Dutch court of appeals has ruled that Holland should cease exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel on the grounds they might be used to violate international law, i24 News reports.
Two Hostages Return To Israel, But Several Others Killed
Hamas warned Thursday that Israeli hostages were killed after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Jewish nation’s security service Shin Bet rescued two hostages deep in Gaza territory.
Inside the United States
US Police Investigates Pro-Palestine Shooting At Megachurch Of Pastor Osteen; 1 Killed, 2 Injured
An investigation was underway Monday after a pro-Palestine person clad in a trench coat and accompanied by a child opened fire in a crowded Texas megachurch before she was gunned down by security, officials said.
Ohio: Criminal Charges Dropped Against Pastor Who Opened His Church To The Homeless
Municipal officials in Bryan, Ohio have decided to drop the criminal charges they brought against Chris Avell, a local pastor who opened his church to the homeless 24/7 in alleged breach of local zoning laws, the Christian Post reports.
Christian News
Lebanon: Thousands Of Christians Gather In Beirut For One-Of-A-Kind Ecumenical Worship Event Of Hope And Unity
An estimated 10,000 Christians from different faith traditions gathered in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut last month for a groundbreaking ecumenical worship event intended to encourage unity and hope in the Body of Christ, CBN News reports. Titled "Beirut 2024,” the event was held on Jan. 20 as part of celebrations for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the 50th anniversary of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), CBN News reports.
US Defense Secretary Cancels Trip To NATO Over An “Emergent Bladder Issue”
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled a trip to NATO military alliance headquarters after being rushed to hospital as he is facing an "emergent bladder issue,” US officials said.
European Leaders Condemn Trump’s Pro-Russia Remarks
European leaders rushed Monday to call for a new defense strategy after ex-U.S. President Donald J. Trump encouraged Russia to attack member states of the NATO military alliance who do not meet their financial obligations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Holland: Appeals Court Rules Government Must Halt Export of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel
As Israel continues to battle Hamas in Gaza, a Dutch court of appeals has ruled that Holland should cease exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel on the grounds they might be used to violate international law, i24 News reports.
Two Hostages Return To Israel, But Several Others Killed
Hamas warned Thursday that Israeli hostages were killed after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Jewish nation’s security service Shin Bet rescued two hostages deep in Gaza territory.
Inside the United States
US Police Investigates Pro-Palestine Shooting At Megachurch Of Pastor Osteen; 1 Killed, 2 Injured
An investigation was underway Monday after a pro-Palestine person clad in a trench coat and accompanied by a child opened fire in a crowded Texas megachurch before she was gunned down by security, officials said.
Ohio: Criminal Charges Dropped Against Pastor Who Opened His Church To The Homeless
Municipal officials in Bryan, Ohio have decided to drop the criminal charges they brought against Chris Avell, a local pastor who opened his church to the homeless 24/7 in alleged breach of local zoning laws, the Christian Post reports.
Christian News
Lebanon: Thousands Of Christians Gather In Beirut For One-Of-A-Kind Ecumenical Worship Event Of Hope And Unity
An estimated 10,000 Christians from different faith traditions gathered in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut last month for a groundbreaking ecumenical worship event intended to encourage unity and hope in the Body of Christ, CBN News reports. Titled "Beirut 2024,” the event was held on Jan. 20 as part of celebrations for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the 50th anniversary of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), CBN News reports.