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Around the World
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the agenda.
Hungarian and US Colleague Win Nobel Prize for Controversial COVID Vaccine
Hungary celebrated Monday after this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Hungarian-born scientist Katalin Karikó and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman for developing technology that led to controversial mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
1 Million Attend Poland Opposition Rally
Authorities in Warsaw said Sunday that about a million people attended the Polish capital's biggest opposition rally on record ahead of upcoming elections that could determine the level of support for neighboring war-torn Ukraine.
Turkey Targets PKK Militants After Blast Rocks Ankara
Turkey confirmed late Sunday that it struck Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara, the capital.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli, Saudi officials say US hampering normalization with focus on Palestinians
There is growing frustration among Israeli and Saudi officials over what is perceived to be an over-emphasis by Washington on having Jerusalem make concessions to the Palestinians as a means of moving forward in the normalization process that would see a trilateral agreement between the three countries, Israel Hayom has learned.
Israel reportedly attacks Iranian arms shipment in Syria
The Israeli Air Force reportedly launched an operation Sunday to target an Iranian arms shipment located west of Damascus in Syria, according to Syrian opposition news organizations.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Rejects Long Shot’s Bid to Disqualify Trump in ’24
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a case involving whether former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from the 2024 election under a constitutional provision barring anyone who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office.
Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
The Pentagon is warning Congress that it is running low on money to replace weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down resupplying some troops, according to a letter sent to congressional leaders.
Democratic governors to Biden: Migrant crisis is ‘untenable,’ border ‘too open’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is telling President Joe Biden the numbers of migrants arriving to Chicago from the southern U.S. border are accelerating. The situation is overwhelming, untenable and uncoordinated, he added.
Trump surges ahead of primary rivals after skipping second GOP debate: poll
Former President Donald Trump has increased his lead over his Republican rivals following the second Republican primary debate, which he did not attend.
Mexico Warns US After 10 Migrants Die
Mexico’s president warned Monday that tens of thousands of migrants are still on their way to the U.S. border despite the dangers after at least 10 migrants died on Sunday.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen murder 15 Christians in one week, “the blood of innocent Christians cries profusely for justice”
Radicalized Fulani herdsmen slaughtered 15 Christians in Kaduna state,Nigeria last week alone, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic terrorists have murdered over 50,000 Christians in Nigeria since 2009, rights groups have reported.
Indonesia: Large group of Muslims hold anti-Christian protest outside church
A large group of around 50 Muslims conducted an anti-Christian protest at a shophouse church in Depok City, Indonesia, last month, angrily shouting and pushing against the fence surrounding the building, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the agenda.
Hungarian and US Colleague Win Nobel Prize for Controversial COVID Vaccine
Hungary celebrated Monday after this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Hungarian-born scientist Katalin Karikó and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman for developing technology that led to controversial mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
1 Million Attend Poland Opposition Rally
Authorities in Warsaw said Sunday that about a million people attended the Polish capital's biggest opposition rally on record ahead of upcoming elections that could determine the level of support for neighboring war-torn Ukraine.
Turkey Targets PKK Militants After Blast Rocks Ankara
Turkey confirmed late Sunday that it struck Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara, the capital.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli, Saudi officials say US hampering normalization with focus on Palestinians
There is growing frustration among Israeli and Saudi officials over what is perceived to be an over-emphasis by Washington on having Jerusalem make concessions to the Palestinians as a means of moving forward in the normalization process that would see a trilateral agreement between the three countries, Israel Hayom has learned.
Israel reportedly attacks Iranian arms shipment in Syria
The Israeli Air Force reportedly launched an operation Sunday to target an Iranian arms shipment located west of Damascus in Syria, according to Syrian opposition news organizations.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Rejects Long Shot’s Bid to Disqualify Trump in ’24
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a case involving whether former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from the 2024 election under a constitutional provision barring anyone who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office.
Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
The Pentagon is warning Congress that it is running low on money to replace weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down resupplying some troops, according to a letter sent to congressional leaders.
Democratic governors to Biden: Migrant crisis is ‘untenable,’ border ‘too open’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is telling President Joe Biden the numbers of migrants arriving to Chicago from the southern U.S. border are accelerating. The situation is overwhelming, untenable and uncoordinated, he added.
Trump surges ahead of primary rivals after skipping second GOP debate: poll
Former President Donald Trump has increased his lead over his Republican rivals following the second Republican primary debate, which he did not attend.
Mexico Warns US After 10 Migrants Die
Mexico’s president warned Monday that tens of thousands of migrants are still on their way to the U.S. border despite the dangers after at least 10 migrants died on Sunday.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen murder 15 Christians in one week, “the blood of innocent Christians cries profusely for justice”
Radicalized Fulani herdsmen slaughtered 15 Christians in Kaduna state,Nigeria last week alone, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic terrorists have murdered over 50,000 Christians in Nigeria since 2009, rights groups have reported.
Indonesia: Large group of Muslims hold anti-Christian protest outside church
A large group of around 50 Muslims conducted an anti-Christian protest at a shophouse church in Depok City, Indonesia, last month, angrily shouting and pushing against the fence surrounding the building, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
US: Tehran can make nuclear bomb in less than two weeks
Iran has the infrastructure in place and the know-how to make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2023 Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction report.
US acknowledges Iran satellite successfully reached orbit as tensions remain high
The United States has quietly acknowledged that Iran's paramilitary Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps successfully put an imaging satellite into orbit in recent days in a launch that resembled others previously criticized by Washington as helping Tehran's ballistic missile program.
Putin calls for 130,000 new recruits for Russian military
In a sign of the toll Moscow's invasion is having on Russian troop levels, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Saturday for the military to enlist 130,000 more recruits.
Slovakia’s Elections Challenge Unity On Ukraine
The coalition supporting wartorn Ukraine faces more internal troubles after the party of a pro-Russian former prime minister won Slovakia’s parliamentary elections.
Armenia Asks Aid As Nearly 120,000 Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh (Worthy News Radio)
Armenia has asked the European Union for assistance to help it deal with a massive refugee influx from Nagorno-Karabakh as nearly all 120,000 mainly Christian Armenians living there have fled after Azerbaijan recaptured the region last week in a battle that killed more than 200 people.
Massive Fires In Indonesia Impacting Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Hundreds of forest fires in Indonesia, the nation’s worst in years, have caused haze to reach areas of Malaysia where it has worsened air quality, officials said Saturday.
Pakistan Blasts Kills More Than 50 People
At least 52 people were killed on Friday in an apparent suicide attack at a religious gathering in southwest Pakistan, officials said, the latest sign of the country’s deteriorating security situation and growing Islamic extremism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syrian media report Israel strike west of capital
Syrian media including two affiliated with the opposition, reported an Israeli strike on the outskirts of Damascus early on Sunday, targeting an Iranian arms shipment.
Israel, Germany Sign ‘Historic’ Arrow-3 Missile Defense Deal
Israel and Germany signed a landmark defense agreement on Thursday, solidifying Israel’s role as a key player in bolstering European air defense with its Arrow-3 hypersonic missile system.
Rare Psalm inscription uncovered in Judean Desert
A unique inscription written in Koine Greek, the language of the New Testaement, was unearthed by Hebrew University archaeologists during excavations at the Hyrcania Fortress in the Judean Desert.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court will hear cases about social media laws in Texas and Florida
The Supreme Court announced Friday that it would hear two cases regarding social media laws in the states of Texas and Florida.
COVID vaccine poll finds more than half of adults are likely to say ‘no thanks’ to the vax
Among U.S. adults, 52% say they will "probably" or "definitely" not get the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor poll.
Widespread flash flooding grinds New York City to halt amid record-breaking rain
One of New York City's wettest days in decades left the nation's largest city stunned and swamped as Tropical Storm Ophelia's remnants pushed onshore Friday.
US Congress Averts Government Shutdown, For Now
Americans woke up Sunday with crucial state institutions still functioning after U.S. President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown.
Trump Impeachment Cheerleaders In Media Do Biden’s Bidding With Blackout On Republicans’ Impeachment Inquiry
Corporate media like CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, and ABC, which were once eager to amplify Democrats’ sham impeachments of former President Donald Trump, did the bidding of the Biden administration on Thursday when they refused to air footage of Republicans’ impeachment hearing.
Christian News
Dutch Christian Destroys Hundreds Of ‘Idols’ In Netherlands
A devoted Dutch Christian has destroyed hundreds of “idols” made of ceramic in the Netherlands, saying there is “only one God and that is Yahweh.”
Study links decline of Christianity to collapse of marriage and fatherhood
Churches must work to restore healthy marriages and fatherhood to combat a growing decline in Christianity, according to a survey released by a faith-based group.
US: Tehran can make nuclear bomb in less than two weeks
Iran has the infrastructure in place and the know-how to make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2023 Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction report.
US acknowledges Iran satellite successfully reached orbit as tensions remain high
The United States has quietly acknowledged that Iran's paramilitary Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps successfully put an imaging satellite into orbit in recent days in a launch that resembled others previously criticized by Washington as helping Tehran's ballistic missile program.
Putin calls for 130,000 new recruits for Russian military
In a sign of the toll Moscow's invasion is having on Russian troop levels, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Saturday for the military to enlist 130,000 more recruits.
Slovakia’s Elections Challenge Unity On Ukraine
The coalition supporting wartorn Ukraine faces more internal troubles after the party of a pro-Russian former prime minister won Slovakia’s parliamentary elections.
Armenia Asks Aid As Nearly 120,000 Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh (Worthy News Radio)
Armenia has asked the European Union for assistance to help it deal with a massive refugee influx from Nagorno-Karabakh as nearly all 120,000 mainly Christian Armenians living there have fled after Azerbaijan recaptured the region last week in a battle that killed more than 200 people.
Massive Fires In Indonesia Impacting Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Hundreds of forest fires in Indonesia, the nation’s worst in years, have caused haze to reach areas of Malaysia where it has worsened air quality, officials said Saturday.
Pakistan Blasts Kills More Than 50 People
At least 52 people were killed on Friday in an apparent suicide attack at a religious gathering in southwest Pakistan, officials said, the latest sign of the country’s deteriorating security situation and growing Islamic extremism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syrian media report Israel strike west of capital
Syrian media including two affiliated with the opposition, reported an Israeli strike on the outskirts of Damascus early on Sunday, targeting an Iranian arms shipment.
Israel, Germany Sign ‘Historic’ Arrow-3 Missile Defense Deal
Israel and Germany signed a landmark defense agreement on Thursday, solidifying Israel’s role as a key player in bolstering European air defense with its Arrow-3 hypersonic missile system.
Rare Psalm inscription uncovered in Judean Desert
A unique inscription written in Koine Greek, the language of the New Testaement, was unearthed by Hebrew University archaeologists during excavations at the Hyrcania Fortress in the Judean Desert.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court will hear cases about social media laws in Texas and Florida
The Supreme Court announced Friday that it would hear two cases regarding social media laws in the states of Texas and Florida.
COVID vaccine poll finds more than half of adults are likely to say ‘no thanks’ to the vax
Among U.S. adults, 52% say they will "probably" or "definitely" not get the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor poll.
Widespread flash flooding grinds New York City to halt amid record-breaking rain
One of New York City's wettest days in decades left the nation's largest city stunned and swamped as Tropical Storm Ophelia's remnants pushed onshore Friday.
US Congress Averts Government Shutdown, For Now
Americans woke up Sunday with crucial state institutions still functioning after U.S. President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown.
Trump Impeachment Cheerleaders In Media Do Biden’s Bidding With Blackout On Republicans’ Impeachment Inquiry
Corporate media like CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, and ABC, which were once eager to amplify Democrats’ sham impeachments of former President Donald Trump, did the bidding of the Biden administration on Thursday when they refused to air footage of Republicans’ impeachment hearing.
Christian News
Dutch Christian Destroys Hundreds Of ‘Idols’ In Netherlands
A devoted Dutch Christian has destroyed hundreds of “idols” made of ceramic in the Netherlands, saying there is “only one God and that is Yahweh.”
Study links decline of Christianity to collapse of marriage and fatherhood
Churches must work to restore healthy marriages and fatherhood to combat a growing decline in Christianity, according to a survey released by a faith-based group.
Around the World
Taiwan unveils first domestically made submarine as tensions with China grow
Taiwan revealed the island’s first domestically built submarine on Thursday, a major breakthrough in its defense capabilities as tensions with China continue to rise.
Nagorno-Karabakh ‘Cease To Exist’ As Population Flees (Worthy News Radio)
The self-declared Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh leader warns it will cease to exist in the new year. Samvel Shahramanyan made the announcement Thursday as an exodus of desperate Armenians continued. The region, which Armenians had controlled for three decades, was seized by Azerbaijan last week, leading to tens of thousands fleeing their homes.
Twin Shootings In Dutch City Of Rotterdam Kills Several People (Developing Story)
At least three people including a 14-year-old girl have died following twin shootings in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, authorities said late Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
HIgh Court vs. government: Prosecutor says AG ‘never had authority to order PM to step down’
The High Court of Justice on Thursday heard petitions against an amendment to Israel's quasi-constitutional Basic Laws that is meant to prevent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being declared incapacitated, and forced to recuse himself from his position because of his criminal trial while he is pushing through legislation that would directly affect his legal challenges.
Thousands of Christians to arrive in Jerusalem for ICEJ Sukkot celebrations
At least 3,000 Christians from all over the world are expected to arrive in Jerusalem this weekend for the annual 7-day Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) celebrations hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), CBN News reports. This year, Sukkot begins at sundown on Friday, September 29, and ends at sundown on October 6.
Inside the United States
First Biden impeachment inquiry sees sparks fly between GOP, Dems
Chairman James Comer concluded his remarks in the hearing by outling the next steps in the investigation, and summarizing the day's marathon hearing.
US government notifies employees shutdown appears imminent
The U.S. government on Thursday started notifying federal employees that a shutdown may occur, meaning that millions of workers may stop receiving pay Oct. 1.
Florida teacher, Disney employees among 219 arrested in human trafficking operation: authorities
A Polk County, Florida, human trafficking operation earlier this month led to the arrests of 219 people, including people in the country illegally, a high school teacher, and three Disney employees, according to authorities.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen slaughter villagers in Kaduna state
Radicalized Islamic Fulani herdsmen murdered three more villagers in Nigeria’s Kaduna state in an ongoing campaign of land grabbing, murder, kidnapping, rape, and displacement across northern Nigeria and parts of the south, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria have murdered and committed other atrocities against tens of thousands of Christians, particularly since northern Nigerian states declared themselves under Islamic Sharia law in 1999.
US Christian groups call on Congress to act on behalf of persecuted Myanmar Christians
US Christian groups are urgently calling for Congress to address Myanmar’s military junta's ongoing persecution of Christians, Baptist News Global (BNG) reports. Ruled by the Buddhist extremist Tatmadaw army, which overthrew the country’s democratically elected government in a military coup in 2021, Myanmar ranks 14th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
US: Police thwart “diabolical” mass shooting at Virginia church
With just moments to spare, police were able to prevent what they said would have been a “diabolical” mass shooting at Park Valley Church in Haymarket, northern Virginia on Sunday, CBN News reports.
Taiwan unveils first domestically made submarine as tensions with China grow
Taiwan revealed the island’s first domestically built submarine on Thursday, a major breakthrough in its defense capabilities as tensions with China continue to rise.
Nagorno-Karabakh ‘Cease To Exist’ As Population Flees (Worthy News Radio)
The self-declared Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh leader warns it will cease to exist in the new year. Samvel Shahramanyan made the announcement Thursday as an exodus of desperate Armenians continued. The region, which Armenians had controlled for three decades, was seized by Azerbaijan last week, leading to tens of thousands fleeing their homes.
Twin Shootings In Dutch City Of Rotterdam Kills Several People (Developing Story)
At least three people including a 14-year-old girl have died following twin shootings in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, authorities said late Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
HIgh Court vs. government: Prosecutor says AG ‘never had authority to order PM to step down’
The High Court of Justice on Thursday heard petitions against an amendment to Israel's quasi-constitutional Basic Laws that is meant to prevent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being declared incapacitated, and forced to recuse himself from his position because of his criminal trial while he is pushing through legislation that would directly affect his legal challenges.
Thousands of Christians to arrive in Jerusalem for ICEJ Sukkot celebrations
At least 3,000 Christians from all over the world are expected to arrive in Jerusalem this weekend for the annual 7-day Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) celebrations hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), CBN News reports. This year, Sukkot begins at sundown on Friday, September 29, and ends at sundown on October 6.
Inside the United States
First Biden impeachment inquiry sees sparks fly between GOP, Dems
Chairman James Comer concluded his remarks in the hearing by outling the next steps in the investigation, and summarizing the day's marathon hearing.
US government notifies employees shutdown appears imminent
The U.S. government on Thursday started notifying federal employees that a shutdown may occur, meaning that millions of workers may stop receiving pay Oct. 1.
Florida teacher, Disney employees among 219 arrested in human trafficking operation: authorities
A Polk County, Florida, human trafficking operation earlier this month led to the arrests of 219 people, including people in the country illegally, a high school teacher, and three Disney employees, according to authorities.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen slaughter villagers in Kaduna state
Radicalized Islamic Fulani herdsmen murdered three more villagers in Nigeria’s Kaduna state in an ongoing campaign of land grabbing, murder, kidnapping, rape, and displacement across northern Nigeria and parts of the south, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria have murdered and committed other atrocities against tens of thousands of Christians, particularly since northern Nigerian states declared themselves under Islamic Sharia law in 1999.
US Christian groups call on Congress to act on behalf of persecuted Myanmar Christians
US Christian groups are urgently calling for Congress to address Myanmar’s military junta's ongoing persecution of Christians, Baptist News Global (BNG) reports. Ruled by the Buddhist extremist Tatmadaw army, which overthrew the country’s democratically elected government in a military coup in 2021, Myanmar ranks 14th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
US: Police thwart “diabolical” mass shooting at Virginia church
With just moments to spare, police were able to prevent what they said would have been a “diabolical” mass shooting at Park Valley Church in Haymarket, northern Virginia on Sunday, CBN News reports.