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Around the World
Eurozone interest rate rises to highest level ever
As of Thursday, twenty Eurozone countries have the highest interest rate ever recorded since the Euro was launched in October 2000, Sky News reports.
Ukraine Claims Some Victories In Counteroffensive
Ukraine's military claimed Thursday it had success on one of the frontlines in its southeast battle against invading Russian troops, but Moscow played down the reported progress.
Toxic Electric Fire Engulfs Ship Near Dutch Coast; 1 Killed, Many Injured
Questions were raised Wednesday about the safety of electric cars that the European Union wants to see on roads across the 27-nation bloc as a deadly fire raged across a cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars off the coast of the Dutch island of Ameland.
Pakistan Catholic Charged With Blasphemy
Pakistani Christians remained concerned about the plight of a Catholic man after a court ruled that he could be charged with blasphemy under Pakistan’s anti-terrorism law.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden mulls Saudi deal forcing Netanyahu to abandon extremists
US President Joe Biden is mulling a mutual security pact with Riyadh that would include an Israeli-Saudi normalization deal, New York Times's Thomas Friedman wrote in a column published Thursday.
Israel: Archaeologists find 2,000 year-old half-shekel coin inscribed “Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew
Israeli archaeologists digging in the Judean Desert have unearthed a rare, 2,000-year-old half-shekel silver coin inscribed with the words “Holy Jerusalem” in ancient Hebrew, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said in a statement Wednesday.
Inside the United States
As Judge Halts Hunter Biden Criminal Case, Republicans Hint at Biden Impeachment
A five-year federal investigation into the alleged crimes of Hunter Biden is back on hold after a judge raised concerns about the terms of a plea deal, brokered by federal prosecutors.
GDP growth unexpectedly ticks up to 2.4% annual rate in second quarter
Economic growth unexpectedly increased to a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter of this year, up from 2% the quarter before, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday morning.
Christian News
Eritrea Pastors Spend 7,000 Nights In Prison
Two evangelical pastors spent their 7,000th night in detention in Eritrea as part of a broader crackdown on churches declared illegal by authorities, Christians confirmed to Worthy News.
Uganda: New Christian woman murdered by her husband for leaving Islam
A young woman in eastern Uganda was beaten to death by her Muslim husband on July 9, because he discovered she had accepted Christ as her Savior earlier the same day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, former Muslims who put their faith in Christ have been increasingly violently attacked by Islamic relatives and neighbors, enraged that they have left Islam.
India: 57 Uttar Pradesh Christians in jail on conversion charges, “the situation is very dangerous for Christians”
A Christian leader in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has reported to the International Christian Concern aid organization that at least 57 Christians have now been imprisoned in the state on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity.
Eurozone interest rate rises to highest level ever
As of Thursday, twenty Eurozone countries have the highest interest rate ever recorded since the Euro was launched in October 2000, Sky News reports.
Ukraine Claims Some Victories In Counteroffensive
Ukraine's military claimed Thursday it had success on one of the frontlines in its southeast battle against invading Russian troops, but Moscow played down the reported progress.
Toxic Electric Fire Engulfs Ship Near Dutch Coast; 1 Killed, Many Injured
Questions were raised Wednesday about the safety of electric cars that the European Union wants to see on roads across the 27-nation bloc as a deadly fire raged across a cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars off the coast of the Dutch island of Ameland.
Pakistan Catholic Charged With Blasphemy
Pakistani Christians remained concerned about the plight of a Catholic man after a court ruled that he could be charged with blasphemy under Pakistan’s anti-terrorism law.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden mulls Saudi deal forcing Netanyahu to abandon extremists
US President Joe Biden is mulling a mutual security pact with Riyadh that would include an Israeli-Saudi normalization deal, New York Times's Thomas Friedman wrote in a column published Thursday.
Israel: Archaeologists find 2,000 year-old half-shekel coin inscribed “Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew
Israeli archaeologists digging in the Judean Desert have unearthed a rare, 2,000-year-old half-shekel silver coin inscribed with the words “Holy Jerusalem” in ancient Hebrew, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said in a statement Wednesday.
Inside the United States
As Judge Halts Hunter Biden Criminal Case, Republicans Hint at Biden Impeachment
A five-year federal investigation into the alleged crimes of Hunter Biden is back on hold after a judge raised concerns about the terms of a plea deal, brokered by federal prosecutors.
GDP growth unexpectedly ticks up to 2.4% annual rate in second quarter
Economic growth unexpectedly increased to a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter of this year, up from 2% the quarter before, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday morning.
Christian News
Eritrea Pastors Spend 7,000 Nights In Prison
Two evangelical pastors spent their 7,000th night in detention in Eritrea as part of a broader crackdown on churches declared illegal by authorities, Christians confirmed to Worthy News.
Uganda: New Christian woman murdered by her husband for leaving Islam
A young woman in eastern Uganda was beaten to death by her Muslim husband on July 9, because he discovered she had accepted Christ as her Savior earlier the same day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, former Muslims who put their faith in Christ have been increasingly violently attacked by Islamic relatives and neighbors, enraged that they have left Islam.
India: 57 Uttar Pradesh Christians in jail on conversion charges, “the situation is very dangerous for Christians”
A Christian leader in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has reported to the International Christian Concern aid organization that at least 57 Christians have now been imprisoned in the state on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity.
Around the World
Russia, China Increasing Cooperation With North Korea
Russia and China stepped up their cooperation with nuclear-armed autocratically North Korea on Wednesday as East-West relations rapidly worsened.
Ukraine Steps Up Military Offensive
Ukraine has stepped up its counteroffensive against invading Russian troops, with several sources confirming Ukrainian advances in the south and east of the country.
US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria
American F-35 fighter jets arrived in the Middle East to beef up deterrence against Iran amid a string of ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘All agree that Israel must remain a strong democracy’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for broad agreement on his government’s plans in an address to the nation following the unilateral passing of key judicial reform legislation.
Inside the United States
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 22 Years
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting, lifting the target range to 5.25 and 5.50 percent. Rate-setting Committee members voted unanimously for the policy decision.
Mitch McConnell Abruptly Stopping Speech Sparks Health Questions
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's bizarre press conference has sparked fresh speculations about the 81-year-old's health.
Alliance of Democratic Governors plan expansion to abortion access
An alliance of US Democratic governors met in California on Monday to discuss how to expand abortion access in their states and how to help women in Republican-led states to terminate their pregnancies if their state legislation does not allow it, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
New Language Created by Wycliffe Associates Being Used in Africa’s Public and Private Schools to Teach Deaf Students
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed a new language for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community, which is now being used in both public and private schools in Africa.
India: Seven Christians brutally attacked by Hindu extremists
Seven Christians in India’s Chhattisgarh state have suffered severe injuries following a brutal attack on them by Hindu nationalists earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Some EU states discriminate against religious minoritis at home while promoting religious freedom abroad, report finds
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reported on Monday that a number of European Union nations have been discriminating against their own religious minority communities while advocating religious freedom abroad, the Washington Times reports.
Russia, China Increasing Cooperation With North Korea
Russia and China stepped up their cooperation with nuclear-armed autocratically North Korea on Wednesday as East-West relations rapidly worsened.
Ukraine Steps Up Military Offensive
Ukraine has stepped up its counteroffensive against invading Russian troops, with several sources confirming Ukrainian advances in the south and east of the country.
US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria
American F-35 fighter jets arrived in the Middle East to beef up deterrence against Iran amid a string of ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘All agree that Israel must remain a strong democracy’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for broad agreement on his government’s plans in an address to the nation following the unilateral passing of key judicial reform legislation.
Inside the United States
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 22 Years
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting, lifting the target range to 5.25 and 5.50 percent. Rate-setting Committee members voted unanimously for the policy decision.
Mitch McConnell Abruptly Stopping Speech Sparks Health Questions
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's bizarre press conference has sparked fresh speculations about the 81-year-old's health.
Alliance of Democratic Governors plan expansion to abortion access
An alliance of US Democratic governors met in California on Monday to discuss how to expand abortion access in their states and how to help women in Republican-led states to terminate their pregnancies if their state legislation does not allow it, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
New Language Created by Wycliffe Associates Being Used in Africa’s Public and Private Schools to Teach Deaf Students
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed a new language for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community, which is now being used in both public and private schools in Africa.
India: Seven Christians brutally attacked by Hindu extremists
Seven Christians in India’s Chhattisgarh state have suffered severe injuries following a brutal attack on them by Hindu nationalists earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Some EU states discriminate against religious minoritis at home while promoting religious freedom abroad, report finds
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reported on Monday that a number of European Union nations have been discriminating against their own religious minority communities while advocating religious freedom abroad, the Washington Times reports.
Around the World
Russia, U.S. Inch Toward Direct Conflict in Middle East
Pentagon officials are again imploring Russian aircraft to stay away from U.S. drones after one was severely damaged on Sunday in Syria.
Russia Raises Conscript Age Ahead of More Mobilizations
Russian legislators have voted to raise the maximum age at which men can be conscripted from 27 to 30, making more of them liable to serve in the army as the nation struggles with its ongoing invasion in Ukraine.
Europe’s Heatwave Death Toll Rising
Tragedies struck several nations as a European heatwave was blamed for violent storms and wildfires in Greece as well as in Sicily, Italy, Algeria, and Tunisia, killing several people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas agrees to join PA for national unity talks after arrested official is released
Hamas agreed to join talks on forming a new unity government with the leaders of other main Palestinian factions after the Palestinian Authority on Sunday released a senior Hamas official who had been arrested on charges of slandering the PA and stirring up sectarian strife, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Israeli researchers succeed in producing “green” hydrogen
Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University have announced success in using green electricity and a biocatalyst to produce high-efficiency “green” hydrogen without creating air pollution, Techxplore reports. Hydrogen is essential for agriculture and industry, but most of this raw material is wrought from coal or natural gas and emits 9-12 tons of carbon dioxide for every ton of it produced.
Inside the United States
Federal court blocks Biden rule limiting asylum for migrants, a major blow to administration
A federal judge in Oakland on Tuesday blocked a Biden administration rule that limits migrants' access to asylum at the southern border, casting doubt on the future of a key policy aimed at limiting crossings.
Justice Department sues Texas over a floating barrier in Rio Grande intended to deter migrant crossings
The Justice Department on Monday filed a lawsuit against Texas and its Republican governor for placing buoys in the Rio Grande as part of the state's effort to deter migrants from crossing into the United States.
US scientists working on ground-breaking “fountain of youth” treatment
Scientists from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in the US believe they are on track to produce a “fountain of youth” anti-aging healthcare treatment based on Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus, a tiny jellyfish-like, sea animal with outstanding regenerative abilities, Walla reports.
Christian News
Fewer than 60% of US young adults believe in God, poll shows
A new survey by Gallup shows there has been a substantial decline in religious faith among young adults over the last 20 years, with fewer than 60% now saying they believe in God, the Washington Examiner reports.
Russia, U.S. Inch Toward Direct Conflict in Middle East
Pentagon officials are again imploring Russian aircraft to stay away from U.S. drones after one was severely damaged on Sunday in Syria.
Russia Raises Conscript Age Ahead of More Mobilizations
Russian legislators have voted to raise the maximum age at which men can be conscripted from 27 to 30, making more of them liable to serve in the army as the nation struggles with its ongoing invasion in Ukraine.
Europe’s Heatwave Death Toll Rising
Tragedies struck several nations as a European heatwave was blamed for violent storms and wildfires in Greece as well as in Sicily, Italy, Algeria, and Tunisia, killing several people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas agrees to join PA for national unity talks after arrested official is released
Hamas agreed to join talks on forming a new unity government with the leaders of other main Palestinian factions after the Palestinian Authority on Sunday released a senior Hamas official who had been arrested on charges of slandering the PA and stirring up sectarian strife, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Israeli researchers succeed in producing “green” hydrogen
Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University have announced success in using green electricity and a biocatalyst to produce high-efficiency “green” hydrogen without creating air pollution, Techxplore reports. Hydrogen is essential for agriculture and industry, but most of this raw material is wrought from coal or natural gas and emits 9-12 tons of carbon dioxide for every ton of it produced.
Inside the United States
Federal court blocks Biden rule limiting asylum for migrants, a major blow to administration
A federal judge in Oakland on Tuesday blocked a Biden administration rule that limits migrants' access to asylum at the southern border, casting doubt on the future of a key policy aimed at limiting crossings.
Justice Department sues Texas over a floating barrier in Rio Grande intended to deter migrant crossings
The Justice Department on Monday filed a lawsuit against Texas and its Republican governor for placing buoys in the Rio Grande as part of the state's effort to deter migrants from crossing into the United States.
US scientists working on ground-breaking “fountain of youth” treatment
Scientists from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in the US believe they are on track to produce a “fountain of youth” anti-aging healthcare treatment based on Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus, a tiny jellyfish-like, sea animal with outstanding regenerative abilities, Walla reports.
Christian News
Fewer than 60% of US young adults believe in God, poll shows
A new survey by Gallup shows there has been a substantial decline in religious faith among young adults over the last 20 years, with fewer than 60% now saying they believe in God, the Washington Examiner reports.