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Around the World
Prayers Said As Ukraine Reels From Bloody Russian Drone Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine on Sunday came to grips with more casualties after a massive Russian airstrike impacted the war-torn nation. Outgunned and exhausted, Ukrainian forces faced an uphill battle Sunday while Catholics here and around the world observed the World Day of the Sick.
Trump ‘Asks’ Russia To Attack Underpaying NATO Member States
Europeans woke up Sunday with a headache after the presumed U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump encouraged Russia to attack member states of the NATO military alliance who haven’t met their financial obligations.
Hungary’s President Resigns Over Pardon For Child Abuse
Hungary’s conservative president has resigned after massive protests over a pardon she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.
Seven dead in Russian attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say seven people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a petrol station in the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine. The attack came after the Ukrainian president made changes in the military.
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Seeks Coalition
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says he will try to form a coalition government after his party trailed independent candidates backed by his imprisoned rival, Imran Khan, in parliamentary election results on Friday.
Putin: War Against Ukraine ‘Could Be Over’ Within Weeks Without Western Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Russia’s war with Ukraine could be over within weeks if the West stops supplying weapons to Kyiv
Pakistan Counts Votes In Deadly Ballot; Ex-PM Khan Allies In Lead
Votes were being counted in Pakistan after Thursday's blood-stained general election, which was overshadowed by attacks and the suspension of mobile phone and internet services by authorities in the Islamic nation.
Ukraine President Fires Top Commander As Losses Mount
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired his top army commander, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, as hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed and injured as battlefields increasingly resemble the trenches of World War One.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Egypt Warns Hamas Israel Will Invade Rafah In Two Weeks Without Deal
Egypt has warned Hamas that it must agree on a ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Israel within about two weeks, or the Israeli military will launch a ground offensive in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, several sources said Sunday.
Israel Discovers Hamas Tunnel Under UNRWA Headquarters In Gaza
Israel’s military says it has discovered a massive Hamas tunnel network under the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza.
Israel’s Premier Plans Massive Evacuation Ahead Of Military Offensive
Israel’s prime minister has ordered the Israeli military to come up with a plan for civilians sheltering in Gaza’s southern city of Rafa to evacuate, his office said on Friday.
Inside the United States
Operation Lone Star Border Security Funding Totals More Than Multiple State Budgets
The Texas legislature has allocated more than $11.6 billion to border security efforts over a four-year period, the most in state history.
Trump Promises To Restore Gun Freedoms In Pennsylvania Speech
Former President Donald Trump said Friday he’d never limit gun rights for Americans amid surging crime, border insecurity and global instability – all side effects of a Democratic administration he deems corrupt and immoral.
Residents In Texas City On Edge Amid Civil War Fears Ahead Of Eclipse
Residents in a strategic border city of the U.S. state of Texas were preparing for another weekend of border tensions after thousands of migrants crossed the river illegally and Texas National Guard troops tried to stop them in recent days.
US ‘To Surpass China’ In Rare Earth Minerals After Massive Discoveries
The United States could soon surpass China as the world leader in rare earth minerals after more than 2.34 billion metric tons were discovered in the U.S. state of Wyoming, officials said Thursday.
US President Biden “Willfully” Retained State Secrets
In a significant setback for American President Joe Biden, the U.S. Justice Department has concluded that he “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials as a private citizen.
Christian News
Pakistan: Islamic Gunmen Slaughter 14-Year Old Christian Boy Saying “No Christian Should Be Left Alive Here”
Screaming that no Christian in the area should be left alive, Islamic gunmen in Punjab Province, Pakistan, murdered a 14-year-old Christian boy during an attack in a marketplace on Feb. 5, Morning News (MSN) reports.
Prayers Said As Ukraine Reels From Bloody Russian Drone Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine on Sunday came to grips with more casualties after a massive Russian airstrike impacted the war-torn nation. Outgunned and exhausted, Ukrainian forces faced an uphill battle Sunday while Catholics here and around the world observed the World Day of the Sick.
Trump ‘Asks’ Russia To Attack Underpaying NATO Member States
Europeans woke up Sunday with a headache after the presumed U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump encouraged Russia to attack member states of the NATO military alliance who haven’t met their financial obligations.
Hungary’s President Resigns Over Pardon For Child Abuse
Hungary’s conservative president has resigned after massive protests over a pardon she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.
Seven dead in Russian attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say seven people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a petrol station in the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine. The attack came after the Ukrainian president made changes in the military.
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Seeks Coalition
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says he will try to form a coalition government after his party trailed independent candidates backed by his imprisoned rival, Imran Khan, in parliamentary election results on Friday.
Putin: War Against Ukraine ‘Could Be Over’ Within Weeks Without Western Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Russia’s war with Ukraine could be over within weeks if the West stops supplying weapons to Kyiv
Pakistan Counts Votes In Deadly Ballot; Ex-PM Khan Allies In Lead
Votes were being counted in Pakistan after Thursday's blood-stained general election, which was overshadowed by attacks and the suspension of mobile phone and internet services by authorities in the Islamic nation.
Ukraine President Fires Top Commander As Losses Mount
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired his top army commander, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, as hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed and injured as battlefields increasingly resemble the trenches of World War One.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Egypt Warns Hamas Israel Will Invade Rafah In Two Weeks Without Deal
Egypt has warned Hamas that it must agree on a ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Israel within about two weeks, or the Israeli military will launch a ground offensive in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, several sources said Sunday.
Israel Discovers Hamas Tunnel Under UNRWA Headquarters In Gaza
Israel’s military says it has discovered a massive Hamas tunnel network under the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza.
Israel’s Premier Plans Massive Evacuation Ahead Of Military Offensive
Israel’s prime minister has ordered the Israeli military to come up with a plan for civilians sheltering in Gaza’s southern city of Rafa to evacuate, his office said on Friday.
Inside the United States
Operation Lone Star Border Security Funding Totals More Than Multiple State Budgets
The Texas legislature has allocated more than $11.6 billion to border security efforts over a four-year period, the most in state history.
Trump Promises To Restore Gun Freedoms In Pennsylvania Speech
Former President Donald Trump said Friday he’d never limit gun rights for Americans amid surging crime, border insecurity and global instability – all side effects of a Democratic administration he deems corrupt and immoral.
Residents In Texas City On Edge Amid Civil War Fears Ahead Of Eclipse
Residents in a strategic border city of the U.S. state of Texas were preparing for another weekend of border tensions after thousands of migrants crossed the river illegally and Texas National Guard troops tried to stop them in recent days.
US ‘To Surpass China’ In Rare Earth Minerals After Massive Discoveries
The United States could soon surpass China as the world leader in rare earth minerals after more than 2.34 billion metric tons were discovered in the U.S. state of Wyoming, officials said Thursday.
US President Biden “Willfully” Retained State Secrets
In a significant setback for American President Joe Biden, the U.S. Justice Department has concluded that he “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials as a private citizen.
Christian News
Pakistan: Islamic Gunmen Slaughter 14-Year Old Christian Boy Saying “No Christian Should Be Left Alive Here”
Screaming that no Christian in the area should be left alive, Islamic gunmen in Punjab Province, Pakistan, murdered a 14-year-old Christian boy during an attack in a marketplace on Feb. 5, Morning News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Dutch Security Forces At Israeli Embassy After ‘Serious Threat’
The Netherlands rushed special police forces and explosive experts to the Israeli embassy in The Hague late Thursday after a threat that “must be taken extremely seriously,” the city’s major Jan van Zanen confirmed.
China Had Access to U.S. Critical Infrastructure for At Least 5 Years According to U.S. Gov’t
Hackers supported by China have accessed key U.S. critical infrastructure for at least five years, according to a U.S. Intelligence Advisory seen by Worthy News on Wednesday.
World Saw 171% Increase In Antisemitic Incidents Last Month
A new report shows there were at least 468 reported incidents of antisemitism worldwide in January 2024, representing a 171% increase in such incidents from January 2023.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Says ‘Complete Victory’ Is Within A ‘Matter Of Months’, Rejects Hamas Cease-Fire Deal
Following a discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Hamas' proposal for a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement, which called for a 135-day truce, a complete Israeli retreat from Gaza, and the release of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Despite Netanyahu's rejection of these terms, those involved in the talks maintain that there is still potential for hope.
Argentina Will Move Embassy To Jerusalem, New President Says
In a show of solidarity with the Jewish people amid Israel’s war against Hamas, Argentina’s newly elected President Javier Milei announced this week that he will be moving the Argentinian embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israeli Scientists Develop Pioneering Immunotherapy Approach To Treating Cancer More Effectively
Israeli scientists have developed a ground-breaking immunotherapy approach to treating cancer that is effective in preventing the growth of secondary tumors after the removal of the primary tumor, Ynet News reports. Developed by researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science, the study is published in the scientific journal Cell.
Inside the United States
Classified Documents Report Calls Biden’s Mental Capacity Into Question
President Joe Biden won't be charged with a crime for his handling and sharing of classified documents, but the special counsel report accompanying the decision raises questions about his memory.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Challenge Colorado’s Actions To Keep Trump Off Ballot
All nine U.S. Supreme Court justices challenged constitutional arguments for removing former President Donald Trump from Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballot during arguments before the court on Thursday.
Christian News
Global South Has The Most Christians, Asia Has Fastest Growing Christian Populations, Report Shows
A recent report on the status of Christianity around the world shows that - despite intense persecution in many countries there - the largest number of Christians are in the Global South, and that Asia (five regions) has the fastest growing Christian populations of all. Titled ‘Status of Global Christianity, 2024, in the Context of 1900–2050,’ the report was published by the US-based Center for the Study of Global Christianity (CSGC).
Pakistan: Islamic Man Attacks Two Christian Women With Ax, Attempts Rape
A spate of extremely violent attacks on Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab Province was manifest again when a Muslim man attacked two Christian women with an ax and attempted to rape one of them last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Dutch Security Forces At Israeli Embassy After ‘Serious Threat’
The Netherlands rushed special police forces and explosive experts to the Israeli embassy in The Hague late Thursday after a threat that “must be taken extremely seriously,” the city’s major Jan van Zanen confirmed.
China Had Access to U.S. Critical Infrastructure for At Least 5 Years According to U.S. Gov’t
Hackers supported by China have accessed key U.S. critical infrastructure for at least five years, according to a U.S. Intelligence Advisory seen by Worthy News on Wednesday.
World Saw 171% Increase In Antisemitic Incidents Last Month
A new report shows there were at least 468 reported incidents of antisemitism worldwide in January 2024, representing a 171% increase in such incidents from January 2023.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Says ‘Complete Victory’ Is Within A ‘Matter Of Months’, Rejects Hamas Cease-Fire Deal
Following a discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Hamas' proposal for a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement, which called for a 135-day truce, a complete Israeli retreat from Gaza, and the release of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Despite Netanyahu's rejection of these terms, those involved in the talks maintain that there is still potential for hope.
Argentina Will Move Embassy To Jerusalem, New President Says
In a show of solidarity with the Jewish people amid Israel’s war against Hamas, Argentina’s newly elected President Javier Milei announced this week that he will be moving the Argentinian embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israeli Scientists Develop Pioneering Immunotherapy Approach To Treating Cancer More Effectively
Israeli scientists have developed a ground-breaking immunotherapy approach to treating cancer that is effective in preventing the growth of secondary tumors after the removal of the primary tumor, Ynet News reports. Developed by researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science, the study is published in the scientific journal Cell.
Inside the United States
Classified Documents Report Calls Biden’s Mental Capacity Into Question
President Joe Biden won't be charged with a crime for his handling and sharing of classified documents, but the special counsel report accompanying the decision raises questions about his memory.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Challenge Colorado’s Actions To Keep Trump Off Ballot
All nine U.S. Supreme Court justices challenged constitutional arguments for removing former President Donald Trump from Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballot during arguments before the court on Thursday.
Christian News
Global South Has The Most Christians, Asia Has Fastest Growing Christian Populations, Report Shows
A recent report on the status of Christianity around the world shows that - despite intense persecution in many countries there - the largest number of Christians are in the Global South, and that Asia (five regions) has the fastest growing Christian populations of all. Titled ‘Status of Global Christianity, 2024, in the Context of 1900–2050,’ the report was published by the US-based Center for the Study of Global Christianity (CSGC).
Pakistan: Islamic Man Attacks Two Christian Women With Ax, Attempts Rape
A spate of extremely violent attacks on Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab Province was manifest again when a Muslim man attacked two Christian women with an ax and attempted to rape one of them last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
U.S. Airstrike Kills Top Commander of Iranian Backed Militia Group in Iraq
According to US officials, a drone strike carried out by the US in Baghdad resulted in the deaths of three individuals associated with the Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hezbollah militia organization, among them the leader of the group's activities in Syria.
Pakistan Blast Kills Dozens Ahead Of Elections
Two bomb explosions have killed at least 22 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province on the eve of general elections, officials say.
Dutch Coalition Talks With Anti-Islam Party Collapse
The hopes of the anti-Islam Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders' to become prime minister of the Netherlands were dwindling Wednesday after coalition talks collapsed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Says Iran Transferred $150 Million To Hamas, “They Invested the Money In Their Personal Survival”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has disclosed that Iran’s Islamic regime has transferred more than $150 million to the Hamas Palestinian terror organization, i24News reports. The disclosure is consistent with a 2021 report by the US State Department that Iran is the “leading state sponsor of terrorism.”
Israel Hits Syria, Killing Several Soldiers
Several civilians were killed and injured in an Israeli strike on Syria’s Homs area, Syrian officials said Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Federal Interest Costs to Hit Record in Two Years, CBO Says
The federal government is on track to spend $1.6 trillion more than it brings in this fiscal year with new projections published Wednesday showing federal spending is projected to remain unsustainable in the decades to come.
Senate Border Bill Fails, Ukraine Funding Vote Expected
A $118 billion deal that combined a batch of foreign funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with a slew of controversial border provisions failed in the U.S. Senate Wednesday. The text of that bill was unveiled Sunday, but support imploded almost immediately.
Christian News
North Korea Has Imprisoned Tens Of Thousands Of Christians In Extreme Labor Camps, Global Ministries Say
Two US Christian aid and advocacy organizations have reported that North Korea’s government is so hostile to Christians that it has imprisoned tens of thousands of believers in labor camps described as “comparable to Nazi death camps.”
Vietnam: Christian Man Sentenced To 4 1/2 Years Imprisonment For Home Prayer Meeting, “Part of a Wider Pattern”
A court in Vietnam has sentenced an evangelical Christian man to 4 1/2 years imprisonment on charges of “secession and incitement” for holding prayer meetings in his home, the Christian Post reports.
“Multiplied:” Pioneering Film Documenting Christianity Around The World, “Christianity Is Exploding”
A young Christian film director in the United States has made a pioneering new documentary that gives a wide-ranging perspective on worldwide evangelism and the thriving condition of Christianity around the world, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
U.S. Airstrike Kills Top Commander of Iranian Backed Militia Group in Iraq
According to US officials, a drone strike carried out by the US in Baghdad resulted in the deaths of three individuals associated with the Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hezbollah militia organization, among them the leader of the group's activities in Syria.
Pakistan Blast Kills Dozens Ahead Of Elections
Two bomb explosions have killed at least 22 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province on the eve of general elections, officials say.
Dutch Coalition Talks With Anti-Islam Party Collapse
The hopes of the anti-Islam Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders' to become prime minister of the Netherlands were dwindling Wednesday after coalition talks collapsed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Says Iran Transferred $150 Million To Hamas, “They Invested the Money In Their Personal Survival”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has disclosed that Iran’s Islamic regime has transferred more than $150 million to the Hamas Palestinian terror organization, i24News reports. The disclosure is consistent with a 2021 report by the US State Department that Iran is the “leading state sponsor of terrorism.”
Israel Hits Syria, Killing Several Soldiers
Several civilians were killed and injured in an Israeli strike on Syria’s Homs area, Syrian officials said Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Federal Interest Costs to Hit Record in Two Years, CBO Says
The federal government is on track to spend $1.6 trillion more than it brings in this fiscal year with new projections published Wednesday showing federal spending is projected to remain unsustainable in the decades to come.
Senate Border Bill Fails, Ukraine Funding Vote Expected
A $118 billion deal that combined a batch of foreign funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with a slew of controversial border provisions failed in the U.S. Senate Wednesday. The text of that bill was unveiled Sunday, but support imploded almost immediately.
Christian News
North Korea Has Imprisoned Tens Of Thousands Of Christians In Extreme Labor Camps, Global Ministries Say
Two US Christian aid and advocacy organizations have reported that North Korea’s government is so hostile to Christians that it has imprisoned tens of thousands of believers in labor camps described as “comparable to Nazi death camps.”
Vietnam: Christian Man Sentenced To 4 1/2 Years Imprisonment For Home Prayer Meeting, “Part of a Wider Pattern”
A court in Vietnam has sentenced an evangelical Christian man to 4 1/2 years imprisonment on charges of “secession and incitement” for holding prayer meetings in his home, the Christian Post reports.
“Multiplied:” Pioneering Film Documenting Christianity Around The World, “Christianity Is Exploding”
A young Christian film director in the United States has made a pioneering new documentary that gives a wide-ranging perspective on worldwide evangelism and the thriving condition of Christianity around the world, the Christian Post (CP) reports.