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Around the World
Russia Puts Feared Nuclear ‘Satan 2’ Missiles On Combat Duty
Russia on Friday prepared to attack targets with its feared nuclear-capable Sarmat missiles, nicknamed Satan 2, with authorities saying they had been put on “combat duty.”
Iran claims to foil major Mossad attempt to insert defective parts into its missiles
Iran claimed Thursday that it had foiled a major plan by Israel’s Mossad spy agency to sabotage its missile production and its defense industry as a whole.
Security Council extends UNIFIL peacekeepers’ mandate, rejects Hezbollah demands
The United Nations Security Council voted on Thursday to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, hours before it was due to expire.
As Typhoon Haikui barrels into Taiwan, thousands are evacuated
Domestic flights were cancelled and almost 4,000 people were evacuated as Typhoon Haikui barrelled into southeastern Taiwan on Sunday bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to boost Air Force power with new F-35 squadron
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday submitted an official Letter of Request (LOR) to the US and to Lockheed Martin for the purchase of a third squadron of 25 F-35 aircraft, which will eventually bring Israel’s total complement to 75 aircraft.
Israel mulls response after Tel Aviv riot leaves 170 injured
Israeli ministers met on Sunday morning to discuss the government’s response to the previous day’s violent riots in Tel Aviv between rival Eritrean factions.
Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad meet to ‘coordinate’ against ‘Zionist enemy’
The head of the Hezbollah terror group hosted senior officials from the Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups in Lebanon over the weekend, with the goal of unifying their efforts to attack the State of Israel.
US delegation heading to Saudi Arabia amid Biden normalization push
A delegation of top American officials is slated to travel to Riyadh this week to meet with Saudi counterparts in order to discuss a potential normalization agreement between the Gulf kingdom and Israel, a US official and a Palestinian official told The Times of Israel on Sunday.
Israel unveils ‘most advanced’ surveillance plane with AI-powered sensors: ‘Unprecedented’
The Israeli Defense Ministry has unveiled a new surveillance aircraft that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) systems in what officials are calling a groundbreaking development for technology.
Inside the United States
Fifth Circuit sides with ivermectin-prescribing doctors in their quarrel with the FDA
Three doctors who prescribed ivermectin for Covid-19 patients have valid claims that the Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority with a campaign warning people not to take the drug, a Fifth Circuit panel ruled Friday, reinstating the trio’s lawsuit against the agency.
Obama-Appointed Judge Rules State Officials Don’t Have To Change Birth Certificates To Match People’s Gender Identity
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Kansas government officials are no longer required to change a person’s birth certificate to reflect their gender identity, according to the court document.
Federal judge blocks Tennessee county from enforcing state drag ban
A federal judge blocked a Tennessee district attorney in Blount County from enforcing the state law that bans adult performances on public property or in areas that children could see.
Judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Trump can’t hold office after insurrection
A federal judge has dismissed a suit brought by a Florida tax attorney attempting to disqualify former President Donald Trump from running for reelection on the basis of fomenting an insurrection in 2020.
SCOTUS Asked to Review State Court’s Decision to Remove Jurors with ‘Conservative Christian’ Beliefs
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey asked the Supreme Court Thursday to review a state court’s decision to remove Christian jurors from an employment discrimination lawsuit where the plaintiff identified as lesbian.
Christian News
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ‘Rekindles Hope’, Opposes Forced Marriages of Christian Girls
The Supreme Court in Pakistan has ordered the government to respond to a complaint demanding lower courts stop allowing forced conversion and marriage of minority girls in the predominantly Muslim country. The decision could make way for the country to adopt laws that would protect young girls, says a new report.
Russia Puts Feared Nuclear ‘Satan 2’ Missiles On Combat Duty
Russia on Friday prepared to attack targets with its feared nuclear-capable Sarmat missiles, nicknamed Satan 2, with authorities saying they had been put on “combat duty.”
Iran claims to foil major Mossad attempt to insert defective parts into its missiles
Iran claimed Thursday that it had foiled a major plan by Israel’s Mossad spy agency to sabotage its missile production and its defense industry as a whole.
Security Council extends UNIFIL peacekeepers’ mandate, rejects Hezbollah demands
The United Nations Security Council voted on Thursday to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, hours before it was due to expire.
As Typhoon Haikui barrels into Taiwan, thousands are evacuated
Domestic flights were cancelled and almost 4,000 people were evacuated as Typhoon Haikui barrelled into southeastern Taiwan on Sunday bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to boost Air Force power with new F-35 squadron
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday submitted an official Letter of Request (LOR) to the US and to Lockheed Martin for the purchase of a third squadron of 25 F-35 aircraft, which will eventually bring Israel’s total complement to 75 aircraft.
Israel mulls response after Tel Aviv riot leaves 170 injured
Israeli ministers met on Sunday morning to discuss the government’s response to the previous day’s violent riots in Tel Aviv between rival Eritrean factions.
Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad meet to ‘coordinate’ against ‘Zionist enemy’
The head of the Hezbollah terror group hosted senior officials from the Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups in Lebanon over the weekend, with the goal of unifying their efforts to attack the State of Israel.
US delegation heading to Saudi Arabia amid Biden normalization push
A delegation of top American officials is slated to travel to Riyadh this week to meet with Saudi counterparts in order to discuss a potential normalization agreement between the Gulf kingdom and Israel, a US official and a Palestinian official told The Times of Israel on Sunday.
Israel unveils ‘most advanced’ surveillance plane with AI-powered sensors: ‘Unprecedented’
The Israeli Defense Ministry has unveiled a new surveillance aircraft that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) systems in what officials are calling a groundbreaking development for technology.
Inside the United States
Fifth Circuit sides with ivermectin-prescribing doctors in their quarrel with the FDA
Three doctors who prescribed ivermectin for Covid-19 patients have valid claims that the Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority with a campaign warning people not to take the drug, a Fifth Circuit panel ruled Friday, reinstating the trio’s lawsuit against the agency.
Obama-Appointed Judge Rules State Officials Don’t Have To Change Birth Certificates To Match People’s Gender Identity
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Kansas government officials are no longer required to change a person’s birth certificate to reflect their gender identity, according to the court document.
Federal judge blocks Tennessee county from enforcing state drag ban
A federal judge blocked a Tennessee district attorney in Blount County from enforcing the state law that bans adult performances on public property or in areas that children could see.
Judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Trump can’t hold office after insurrection
A federal judge has dismissed a suit brought by a Florida tax attorney attempting to disqualify former President Donald Trump from running for reelection on the basis of fomenting an insurrection in 2020.
SCOTUS Asked to Review State Court’s Decision to Remove Jurors with ‘Conservative Christian’ Beliefs
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey asked the Supreme Court Thursday to review a state court’s decision to remove Christian jurors from an employment discrimination lawsuit where the plaintiff identified as lesbian.
Christian News
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ‘Rekindles Hope’, Opposes Forced Marriages of Christian Girls
The Supreme Court in Pakistan has ordered the government to respond to a complaint demanding lower courts stop allowing forced conversion and marriage of minority girls in the predominantly Muslim country. The decision could make way for the country to adopt laws that would protect young girls, says a new report.
Around the World
US Embassy in Haiti says Americans should leave island ‘as soon as possible’
The U.S. Embassy in Haiti advised all U.S. citizens in the island nation to leave the country "as soon as possible" due to the region's deteriorating security situation.
70 Killed As Fire Hits Johannesburg Migrants Building
More than 70 people have died and scores were injured after a fire in an apartment block in South Africa's city of Johannesburg, mainly used by migrants, officials confirmed Thursday.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ Canadians traveling to US
Canada on Tuesday updated its travel advisory for Canadians visiting the United States by adding a section advising LGBTQ travelers that some American states have implemented laws that may present them with “barriers” and “risks,” the Canada Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reports.
‘Ukraine Ready To Improve Hungarian Rights’
Hungary’s president said Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader is ready to restore language and administrative rights to ethnic Hungarians, many of whom fight and die in the Ukrainian army.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
New Findings Confirm Ancient Israelite Worship of ‘Yahweh’
Test results on a small lead amulet found in an archeological project linked to Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal, named after the Biblical leader has confirmed that it contains the oldest known proto-Hebraic inscription of the divine name “Yahweh” (in Hebrew יְהוָה ), sources tell Worthy News.
Iran is prompting Hezbollah to attack Israel, Defense Minister Gallant say
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Iran is encouraging Hezbollah, its proxy in Lebanon, to attack Israel’s northern border, CBN News reports. Iran’s Islamic fundamentalist regime and the Hezbollah Lebanese terrorist organization are political and military allies, and sworn enemies of Israel.
Iran threatens Israel with “retaliation” following airstrike on Syrian airport
Iran’s Foreign Minister has threatened Israel with retaliation following an airstrike Monday on Syria’s international airport in Aleppo, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The Iranian Islamic fundamentalist regime has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad since civil war broke out in Syria in 2011.
Inside the United States
Report: Pentagon’s medical intel arm uncovered evidence suggesting COVID-19’s lab origins
Scientists at the Pentagon’s premier medical intelligence unit uncovered evidence during the COVID-19 pandemic suggesting that the outbreak of the disease was caused by a virus engineered at a now-infamous Chinese laboratory in Wuhan.
McConnell Cleared After Second Health Scare, Renews Calls for ‘Term Limits’ for Lawmakers
There are renewed concerns for some of America's most experienced political leaders after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) experienced another health scare.
CA Mom Settles for $100K in ‘Landmark Victory’ Alleging School ‘Socially Transitioned’ Daughter
A California school district has settled a lawsuit for $100,000 with a mother who alleged her daughter was socially transitioned to a new "gender identity" by school staff without informing or getting her permission.
Hurricane Idalia insurance claims estimated to cost Florida insurers $9.36B after historic landfall
Insurance claims in Flordia stemming from Hurricane Idalia, which made historic landfall over the state’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, are expected to cost billions of dollars, Reuters reports.
Christian News
Pakistan Churches Face Islamic Graffiti Attacks
Christians in several parts of Pakistan faced a new dilemma Thursday after their churches were painted with pro-Islam slogans by suspected Muslim militants, according to footage obtained by Worthy News.
Nigeria: Christians murdered, abducted in Kaduna state
Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state continue to face extremely violent persecution as Islamic terrorists murdered a Christian woman on August 9, shot a Baptist pastor dead on August 23, and kidnapped two Anglican brothers on August 25, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Nigeria ranks number one in the world for the number of Christians murdered (5,014 last year) and kidnapped (4,726 last year), according to data collected by the US Open Doors International Christian advocacy organization.
US Embassy in Haiti says Americans should leave island ‘as soon as possible’
The U.S. Embassy in Haiti advised all U.S. citizens in the island nation to leave the country "as soon as possible" due to the region's deteriorating security situation.
70 Killed As Fire Hits Johannesburg Migrants Building
More than 70 people have died and scores were injured after a fire in an apartment block in South Africa's city of Johannesburg, mainly used by migrants, officials confirmed Thursday.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ Canadians traveling to US
Canada on Tuesday updated its travel advisory for Canadians visiting the United States by adding a section advising LGBTQ travelers that some American states have implemented laws that may present them with “barriers” and “risks,” the Canada Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reports.
‘Ukraine Ready To Improve Hungarian Rights’
Hungary’s president said Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader is ready to restore language and administrative rights to ethnic Hungarians, many of whom fight and die in the Ukrainian army.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
New Findings Confirm Ancient Israelite Worship of ‘Yahweh’
Test results on a small lead amulet found in an archeological project linked to Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal, named after the Biblical leader has confirmed that it contains the oldest known proto-Hebraic inscription of the divine name “Yahweh” (in Hebrew יְהוָה ), sources tell Worthy News.
Iran is prompting Hezbollah to attack Israel, Defense Minister Gallant say
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Iran is encouraging Hezbollah, its proxy in Lebanon, to attack Israel’s northern border, CBN News reports. Iran’s Islamic fundamentalist regime and the Hezbollah Lebanese terrorist organization are political and military allies, and sworn enemies of Israel.
Iran threatens Israel with “retaliation” following airstrike on Syrian airport
Iran’s Foreign Minister has threatened Israel with retaliation following an airstrike Monday on Syria’s international airport in Aleppo, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The Iranian Islamic fundamentalist regime has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad since civil war broke out in Syria in 2011.
Inside the United States
Report: Pentagon’s medical intel arm uncovered evidence suggesting COVID-19’s lab origins
Scientists at the Pentagon’s premier medical intelligence unit uncovered evidence during the COVID-19 pandemic suggesting that the outbreak of the disease was caused by a virus engineered at a now-infamous Chinese laboratory in Wuhan.
McConnell Cleared After Second Health Scare, Renews Calls for ‘Term Limits’ for Lawmakers
There are renewed concerns for some of America's most experienced political leaders after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) experienced another health scare.
CA Mom Settles for $100K in ‘Landmark Victory’ Alleging School ‘Socially Transitioned’ Daughter
A California school district has settled a lawsuit for $100,000 with a mother who alleged her daughter was socially transitioned to a new "gender identity" by school staff without informing or getting her permission.
Hurricane Idalia insurance claims estimated to cost Florida insurers $9.36B after historic landfall
Insurance claims in Flordia stemming from Hurricane Idalia, which made historic landfall over the state’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, are expected to cost billions of dollars, Reuters reports.
Christian News
Pakistan Churches Face Islamic Graffiti Attacks
Christians in several parts of Pakistan faced a new dilemma Thursday after their churches were painted with pro-Islam slogans by suspected Muslim militants, according to footage obtained by Worthy News.
Nigeria: Christians murdered, abducted in Kaduna state
Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state continue to face extremely violent persecution as Islamic terrorists murdered a Christian woman on August 9, shot a Baptist pastor dead on August 23, and kidnapped two Anglican brothers on August 25, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Nigeria ranks number one in the world for the number of Christians murdered (5,014 last year) and kidnapped (4,726 last year), according to data collected by the US Open Doors International Christian advocacy organization.
Around the World
Pentagon Says US Forces to Remain in Middle East to Counter Iranian Threat
The Pentagon said on Tuesday that additional troops and assets deployed to the Middle East earlier this month in response to an Iranian threat to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in the region.
Greek wildfire now EU’s largest on record as it enters 11th day
A massive wildfire was burning unabated in northeastern Greece for the 11th day Tuesday despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and a fleet of water-dropping aircraft from Greece and several of its European Union partners.
Chinese government continues program of genocide against Uyghur Muslims
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues a genocidal program against the Uyghur Muslim minority community in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), the Genocide Watch human rights organization reported earlier this month. Xinjiang is home to 12 million people, most of whom are Uyghur Muslims.
‘70,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed In War’
Ukraine’s trumpeted counter-offensive against invading Russian troops is suffering significant setbacks, with U.S. officials saying some 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died and as many as 120,000 were injured.
Detained Ex-US Marine Appears In Russia Video
A U.S. former Marine held in Russia on espionage charges that Washington says are bogus has been seen in video footage for the first time in three years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Saudi peace deal likely within 6 months, says Israeli FM; Saudis may ‘bribe’ Abbas
Saudi Arabia is prepared to pay the Palestinian Authority (PA) to gain its acquiescence to Riyadh’s normalization of relations with Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Israel, US to hold drill simulating strike on Iran nuke sites
Israel and the United States are set to hold a series of joint military exercises in the coming months.
Inside the United States
U.S. GDP actually worse than originally published
Newly revised Gross Domestic Product data shows that the U.S. economy grew by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2023, lower than previously reported by the federal agency.
FBI takes down major ransomware botnet that hit more than 200,000 U.S. computers
The FBI announced on Tuesday that it had taken down a major malware botnet as part of a "multinational cyber takedown" operation that saw action in the U.S. and several European countries.
Five Pro-Lifers Found Guilty Of FACE Act Violations For Protesting At Late-Term Abortion Facility
Five pro-life activists were found guilty Tuesday in a federal court for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, a Clinton-era law passed to stop sit-ins at abortion facilities. They were also charged and found guilty of one count of conspiracy to block the entrance to the Washington Surgi-Clinic in Washington, D.C.
Christian News
ChatGPT generates fake Bible passage about ‘Jesus accepting trans people’; Christians respond
A fake Bible passage reportedly generated by ChatGPT about how Jesus accepts trans-identified individuals has generated responses from Christian scholars as some media outlets have touted the passage as an example of "much needed" tolerance.
Azerbaijan: 120,000 Armenian Christians facing extreme persecution in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)
Having suffered relentless genocidal persecution throughout history, Armenian Christians are again facing an existential crisis as the Muslim Azerbaijani government has imposed a military blockade on the flow of essential supplies from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, to the 120,000 Armenian Christians living in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) enclave in Azerbaijan, the Christian media outlet NRB reports. The blockade comes amid an ongoing conflict over the region involving Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the self-declared Armenian breakaway state of Artsakh.
Haiti: Christian nurse forgives her kidnappers after release from captivity
Since her release from captivity in Haiti earlier this month, American Christian nurse Alix Dorsainvil has issued a video assuring her Haitian gangster abductors that she forgives them and that Jesus is willing to forgive them too, no matter what they have done, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Thousands Protest Against Christians In Pakistan
Pakistani authorities have detained two Christian men for allegedly desecrating the Koran after some 2,000 Muslim extremists demanded tougher actions against Christians accused of blasphemy, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Pentagon Says US Forces to Remain in Middle East to Counter Iranian Threat
The Pentagon said on Tuesday that additional troops and assets deployed to the Middle East earlier this month in response to an Iranian threat to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in the region.
Greek wildfire now EU’s largest on record as it enters 11th day
A massive wildfire was burning unabated in northeastern Greece for the 11th day Tuesday despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and a fleet of water-dropping aircraft from Greece and several of its European Union partners.
Chinese government continues program of genocide against Uyghur Muslims
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues a genocidal program against the Uyghur Muslim minority community in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), the Genocide Watch human rights organization reported earlier this month. Xinjiang is home to 12 million people, most of whom are Uyghur Muslims.
‘70,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed In War’
Ukraine’s trumpeted counter-offensive against invading Russian troops is suffering significant setbacks, with U.S. officials saying some 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died and as many as 120,000 were injured.
Detained Ex-US Marine Appears In Russia Video
A U.S. former Marine held in Russia on espionage charges that Washington says are bogus has been seen in video footage for the first time in three years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Saudi peace deal likely within 6 months, says Israeli FM; Saudis may ‘bribe’ Abbas
Saudi Arabia is prepared to pay the Palestinian Authority (PA) to gain its acquiescence to Riyadh’s normalization of relations with Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Israel, US to hold drill simulating strike on Iran nuke sites
Israel and the United States are set to hold a series of joint military exercises in the coming months.
Inside the United States
U.S. GDP actually worse than originally published
Newly revised Gross Domestic Product data shows that the U.S. economy grew by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2023, lower than previously reported by the federal agency.
FBI takes down major ransomware botnet that hit more than 200,000 U.S. computers
The FBI announced on Tuesday that it had taken down a major malware botnet as part of a "multinational cyber takedown" operation that saw action in the U.S. and several European countries.
Five Pro-Lifers Found Guilty Of FACE Act Violations For Protesting At Late-Term Abortion Facility
Five pro-life activists were found guilty Tuesday in a federal court for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, a Clinton-era law passed to stop sit-ins at abortion facilities. They were also charged and found guilty of one count of conspiracy to block the entrance to the Washington Surgi-Clinic in Washington, D.C.
Christian News
ChatGPT generates fake Bible passage about ‘Jesus accepting trans people’; Christians respond
A fake Bible passage reportedly generated by ChatGPT about how Jesus accepts trans-identified individuals has generated responses from Christian scholars as some media outlets have touted the passage as an example of "much needed" tolerance.
Azerbaijan: 120,000 Armenian Christians facing extreme persecution in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)
Having suffered relentless genocidal persecution throughout history, Armenian Christians are again facing an existential crisis as the Muslim Azerbaijani government has imposed a military blockade on the flow of essential supplies from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, to the 120,000 Armenian Christians living in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) enclave in Azerbaijan, the Christian media outlet NRB reports. The blockade comes amid an ongoing conflict over the region involving Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the self-declared Armenian breakaway state of Artsakh.
Haiti: Christian nurse forgives her kidnappers after release from captivity
Since her release from captivity in Haiti earlier this month, American Christian nurse Alix Dorsainvil has issued a video assuring her Haitian gangster abductors that she forgives them and that Jesus is willing to forgive them too, no matter what they have done, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Thousands Protest Against Christians In Pakistan
Pakistani authorities have detained two Christian men for allegedly desecrating the Koran after some 2,000 Muslim extremists demanded tougher actions against Christians accused of blasphemy, Worthy News learned Tuesday.