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Around the World
Rockets Fired Toward US Military Base In Syria
Troops at a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria are reeling from missiles fired from Iraq in the first such attack against American forces in months, security officials said Monday.
Finnish Supreme Court Agrees to Hear “Hate Speech” Case Against Christian Lawmaker Despite Her Two Prior Acquittals
Finland’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a years-long case brought by the country’s Prosecutor General against Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a Christian member of parliament who was charged - and acquitted - of hate speech after publicly expressing her opposition to homosexuality, CBN News reports. Asserting her protected rights to freedom of speech and religion, Räsänen has indicated she will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights should the Finnish Supreme Court rule against her.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows Imminent ‘Painful Blows’ As Israel Enters Passover
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Hamas would experience "painful blows" as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) gear up for a significant operation in Rafah, Hamas' stronghold in southern Gaza. Netanyahu, referencing the Passover, called for the release of 133 hostages held by Hamas.
Jerusalem Pedestrians Hit By Terror Attack But More Bloodshed Prevented In ‘Passover Miracle’
Three pedestrians were wounded in a “ramming terror attack” in Jerusalem early Monday, but the terror suspects were detained after their firearms failed in what survivors described as a “Passover miracle.”
Inside the United States
Christian AP Journalist Terry Anderson, Held Hostage In Lebanon, Dies At 76
Terry Anderson, the Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press (AP) agency who said his “Christian faith” helped him deal with being held hostage for nearly seven years in Lebanon, has died at age 76, Worthy News learned Monday.
SEC Sued for Allegedly Conducting ‘Mass Surveillance’ on Americans Through Stock Market Data
According to a new lawsuit, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is unlawfully gathering data on every citizen who invests in the stock market.
Biden Admin Finalizes Title IX Rule Changes to Redefine Sex Discrimination
Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said Friday that the Biden administration's finalized Title IX rule change has "gutted" five decades of protections for women and girls and replaced it with "radical gender theory."
University Antisemitism Reaches Fever Pitch With Calls For Violence Against Jews
A Jewish Yale student was reportedly stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag during a pro-Hamas protest on campus over the weekend, the latest incident highlighting the ongoing tensions on college campuses since the Hamas terror group attacked Israel Oct. 7 and ignited an ongoing war.
Christian News
USA: Increased Number of Young Adults say Bible Transformed Their Lives, Report
A new study by the American Bible Society (ABS) shows that there has been a significant increase in the number of young adults aged 18–27 (Gen Z) who say the Bible has transformed their lives.
Kenya’s First Lady Leads Christian Ministers In “Marathon” Prayer for Haiti, “We Believe With Prayer Everything Is Possible”
As Haiti reels under years of gang-led terror, chronic violent political instability, and poverty, a group of Christian ministers led by Kenya’s first lady Rachel Ruto recently participated in a “marathon” prayer event seeking God’s help for the Caribbean nation and asking His protection for the 2,500 multinational police force Kenya is now leading to support Haitian police.
Rockets Fired Toward US Military Base In Syria
Troops at a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria are reeling from missiles fired from Iraq in the first such attack against American forces in months, security officials said Monday.
Finnish Supreme Court Agrees to Hear “Hate Speech” Case Against Christian Lawmaker Despite Her Two Prior Acquittals
Finland’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a years-long case brought by the country’s Prosecutor General against Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a Christian member of parliament who was charged - and acquitted - of hate speech after publicly expressing her opposition to homosexuality, CBN News reports. Asserting her protected rights to freedom of speech and religion, Räsänen has indicated she will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights should the Finnish Supreme Court rule against her.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows Imminent ‘Painful Blows’ As Israel Enters Passover
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Hamas would experience "painful blows" as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) gear up for a significant operation in Rafah, Hamas' stronghold in southern Gaza. Netanyahu, referencing the Passover, called for the release of 133 hostages held by Hamas.
Jerusalem Pedestrians Hit By Terror Attack But More Bloodshed Prevented In ‘Passover Miracle’
Three pedestrians were wounded in a “ramming terror attack” in Jerusalem early Monday, but the terror suspects were detained after their firearms failed in what survivors described as a “Passover miracle.”
Inside the United States
Christian AP Journalist Terry Anderson, Held Hostage In Lebanon, Dies At 76
Terry Anderson, the Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press (AP) agency who said his “Christian faith” helped him deal with being held hostage for nearly seven years in Lebanon, has died at age 76, Worthy News learned Monday.
SEC Sued for Allegedly Conducting ‘Mass Surveillance’ on Americans Through Stock Market Data
According to a new lawsuit, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is unlawfully gathering data on every citizen who invests in the stock market.
Biden Admin Finalizes Title IX Rule Changes to Redefine Sex Discrimination
Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said Friday that the Biden administration's finalized Title IX rule change has "gutted" five decades of protections for women and girls and replaced it with "radical gender theory."
University Antisemitism Reaches Fever Pitch With Calls For Violence Against Jews
A Jewish Yale student was reportedly stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag during a pro-Hamas protest on campus over the weekend, the latest incident highlighting the ongoing tensions on college campuses since the Hamas terror group attacked Israel Oct. 7 and ignited an ongoing war.
Christian News
USA: Increased Number of Young Adults say Bible Transformed Their Lives, Report
A new study by the American Bible Society (ABS) shows that there has been a significant increase in the number of young adults aged 18–27 (Gen Z) who say the Bible has transformed their lives.
Kenya’s First Lady Leads Christian Ministers In “Marathon” Prayer for Haiti, “We Believe With Prayer Everything Is Possible”
As Haiti reels under years of gang-led terror, chronic violent political instability, and poverty, a group of Christian ministers led by Kenya’s first lady Rachel Ruto recently participated in a “marathon” prayer event seeking God’s help for the Caribbean nation and asking His protection for the 2,500 multinational police force Kenya is now leading to support Haitian police.
Around the World
Ukraine Thanks U.S. For Military Aid After Suffering Setbacks
Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed military aid package for Ukraine passed by the U.S. House of Representatives after mounting concerns the country may lose the war against Russia. In addition to the 61 billion dollars worth of military assistance for Ukraine, the House approved part of a broader foreign aid package that included about $34 billion for Israel and other allies, despite Moscow's warning the aid package would further escalate the armed conflict.
Millions Brace For More Storms Amid Talk Of ‘Weather Wars’
As millions of Americans braced for a new round of storms across the United States on Saturday, news emerged of potential "weather wars" between countries if cloud seeding gets out of hand.
United Nations Fears Mounting Children’s Death Toll In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern about the mounting death toll among children in Ukraine after the war against Russia entered its third year. UNICEF announced at least eight people, including children, were killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro by a suspected Russian air strike.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Reportedly Launched Radar-Evading Missile to Disable Iranian Defense Systems
Following last weekend's missile and drone attack by Iran and its proxies, Israel is reported to have launched an airstrike on a military base in Iran that used advanced missiles capable of evading Iranian radar, targeting a crucial component of the air defense system that safeguards Iran's nuclear facilities.
Israel ‘Hit Iran With Missile’
Israel hit Iran with at least one missile early Friday in what appears to be a retaliatory strike after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries, U.S. sources say.
Inside the United States
Biden Signs FISA Extension Despite Privacy Concerns
President Joe Biden signed into law an expansion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) following its approval by Congress in a bipartisan 60-34 vote late Friday night. This extension concludes a rigorous six-month debate over the intelligence law, which critics argue was misused by federal authorities against U.S. citizens. Although the intelligence community secured enhanced surveillance capabilities, opposition efforts succeeded in limiting the duration of these powers to two years.
U.S. House Seen Passing $95 Billion Package For Ukraine, Israel, Allies
With Ukraine increasingly fearing it could lose the war, the U.S. House of Representatives approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies in a move immediately welcomed by Kyiv.
‘Light Pole Caused 911 Outages In US’
U.S. officials said Friday that the installation of a light pole was to blame for a mass outage across at least four states this week that disrupted the 911 emergency telephone service for hours.
Ukraine Thanks U.S. For Military Aid After Suffering Setbacks
Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed military aid package for Ukraine passed by the U.S. House of Representatives after mounting concerns the country may lose the war against Russia. In addition to the 61 billion dollars worth of military assistance for Ukraine, the House approved part of a broader foreign aid package that included about $34 billion for Israel and other allies, despite Moscow's warning the aid package would further escalate the armed conflict.
Millions Brace For More Storms Amid Talk Of ‘Weather Wars’
As millions of Americans braced for a new round of storms across the United States on Saturday, news emerged of potential "weather wars" between countries if cloud seeding gets out of hand.
United Nations Fears Mounting Children’s Death Toll In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern about the mounting death toll among children in Ukraine after the war against Russia entered its third year. UNICEF announced at least eight people, including children, were killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro by a suspected Russian air strike.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Reportedly Launched Radar-Evading Missile to Disable Iranian Defense Systems
Following last weekend's missile and drone attack by Iran and its proxies, Israel is reported to have launched an airstrike on a military base in Iran that used advanced missiles capable of evading Iranian radar, targeting a crucial component of the air defense system that safeguards Iran's nuclear facilities.
Israel ‘Hit Iran With Missile’
Israel hit Iran with at least one missile early Friday in what appears to be a retaliatory strike after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries, U.S. sources say.
Inside the United States
Biden Signs FISA Extension Despite Privacy Concerns
President Joe Biden signed into law an expansion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) following its approval by Congress in a bipartisan 60-34 vote late Friday night. This extension concludes a rigorous six-month debate over the intelligence law, which critics argue was misused by federal authorities against U.S. citizens. Although the intelligence community secured enhanced surveillance capabilities, opposition efforts succeeded in limiting the duration of these powers to two years.
U.S. House Seen Passing $95 Billion Package For Ukraine, Israel, Allies
With Ukraine increasingly fearing it could lose the war, the U.S. House of Representatives approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies in a move immediately welcomed by Kyiv.
‘Light Pole Caused 911 Outages In US’
U.S. officials said Friday that the installation of a light pole was to blame for a mass outage across at least four states this week that disrupted the 911 emergency telephone service for hours.
Around the World
At Least 19 Dead As Record Flooding Hits UAE
Dubai was among areas wrestling with the aftermath of deadly torrential rains Thursday that flooded the desert city, with people recalling spending the night in their cars and air passengers enduring chaotic scenes at airports.
Nearly 140 Die In Heavy Rains Hitting Pakistan, Afghanistan Impacting Children
The death toll from unseasonable heavy rains in Pakistan and Afghanistan was approaching 140 across both countries amid concerns about many children without adequate shelter in the region.
IMF: China and US Levels of Borrowing May Have “Profound” Effect on Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the US and China should each ensure they start borrowing less as their respective debt levels may have a “profound” effect on interest rates paid by other countries and on the economy worldwide, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Hungary’s Orbán Accuses Brussels Of Blackmail At Turbulent Gathering
Hungary’s pro-Russia prime minister says Ukraine has become “a protectorate of the West,” which would not exist without the West’s supply of weapons and financial support.
Pro-West Party Beats Pro-Russia Politicians in Croatia Vote But Uncertainty Remains
The pro-Western ruling conservative HDZ party won most seats in Croatia’s parliamentary elections but faced tough talks to secure a majority in parliament and form a governing coalition, results released Thursday showed.
Thousands Fleeing Volcano Eruption In Indonesia Amid Tsunami Warnings
Thousands were told Thursday to leave their homes after an Indonesian mountain erupted, sending ash thousands of feet high and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Vetoes UNSC Resolution for Full UN Membership for Palestine
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Thursday, which had broad support and aimed to grant Palestine full United Nations (UN) membership.
US Will Support Rafah Operation In Gaza If Israel Does Not Retaliate Against Iran
While the US has pressed Israel not to attack the remaining Hamas battalions in the Rafah area of Gaza (because of the potential for mass civilian casualties), the Biden administration is now reportedly willing to support a Rafah operation provided Israel does not attack Iran, the Jerusalem Post learned from the Qatari newspaper The New Arab.
Inside the United States
Report: American Colleges Failing to Fight Antisemitism on Campus
American colleges and universities are failing to fight antisemitism on campus, according to a new report published by the Anti-Defamation League.
Controversy Over ‘Vote for Biden’ Flyers
A humanitarian group in northeastern Mexico, Resource Center Matamoros (RCM), has denied creating flyers urging migrants to vote for U.S. President Joe Biden.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian Wife Severely Beaten by Husband for Refusal to Renounce Christ
A Muslim man in Sudan severely beat his wife after she refused to renounce her newly found faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Son Accused of Murdering His Newly Christian Mother
A Christian mother who converted from Islam in Uganda is believed to have been murdered by her Muslim son after she refused to renounce Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but former Muslims who accept Christ are highly vulnerable to extreme violence by Islamic relatives who do not accept their conversion.
At Least 19 Dead As Record Flooding Hits UAE
Dubai was among areas wrestling with the aftermath of deadly torrential rains Thursday that flooded the desert city, with people recalling spending the night in their cars and air passengers enduring chaotic scenes at airports.
Nearly 140 Die In Heavy Rains Hitting Pakistan, Afghanistan Impacting Children
The death toll from unseasonable heavy rains in Pakistan and Afghanistan was approaching 140 across both countries amid concerns about many children without adequate shelter in the region.
IMF: China and US Levels of Borrowing May Have “Profound” Effect on Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the US and China should each ensure they start borrowing less as their respective debt levels may have a “profound” effect on interest rates paid by other countries and on the economy worldwide, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Hungary’s Orbán Accuses Brussels Of Blackmail At Turbulent Gathering
Hungary’s pro-Russia prime minister says Ukraine has become “a protectorate of the West,” which would not exist without the West’s supply of weapons and financial support.
Pro-West Party Beats Pro-Russia Politicians in Croatia Vote But Uncertainty Remains
The pro-Western ruling conservative HDZ party won most seats in Croatia’s parliamentary elections but faced tough talks to secure a majority in parliament and form a governing coalition, results released Thursday showed.
Thousands Fleeing Volcano Eruption In Indonesia Amid Tsunami Warnings
Thousands were told Thursday to leave their homes after an Indonesian mountain erupted, sending ash thousands of feet high and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Vetoes UNSC Resolution for Full UN Membership for Palestine
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Thursday, which had broad support and aimed to grant Palestine full United Nations (UN) membership.
US Will Support Rafah Operation In Gaza If Israel Does Not Retaliate Against Iran
While the US has pressed Israel not to attack the remaining Hamas battalions in the Rafah area of Gaza (because of the potential for mass civilian casualties), the Biden administration is now reportedly willing to support a Rafah operation provided Israel does not attack Iran, the Jerusalem Post learned from the Qatari newspaper The New Arab.
Inside the United States
Report: American Colleges Failing to Fight Antisemitism on Campus
American colleges and universities are failing to fight antisemitism on campus, according to a new report published by the Anti-Defamation League.
Controversy Over ‘Vote for Biden’ Flyers
A humanitarian group in northeastern Mexico, Resource Center Matamoros (RCM), has denied creating flyers urging migrants to vote for U.S. President Joe Biden.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian Wife Severely Beaten by Husband for Refusal to Renounce Christ
A Muslim man in Sudan severely beat his wife after she refused to renounce her newly found faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Son Accused of Murdering His Newly Christian Mother
A Christian mother who converted from Islam in Uganda is believed to have been murdered by her Muslim son after she refused to renounce Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but former Muslims who accept Christ are highly vulnerable to extreme violence by Islamic relatives who do not accept their conversion.