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Around the World
Kyiv: ‘Russia Strikes Cathedral, Building, Killing 1, Injuring 22’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say one person was killed and 22 wounded, including four children, in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, which also damaged a cathedral. The reported attack came ahead of a separate drone strike in Russia's capital Moscow that the Kremlin blames on Ukraine.
Al Qaeda and Islamic State gaining ground in Afghanistan, UN reports
A recent report from the United Nations shows that the Al Qaeda and Islamic State terror groups have been gaining more ground and influence in Afghanistan than ever before, CBN News reports. The US State Department stated recently that both the Trump and the Biden administrations failed to adequately prepare for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
As Iran launches air force drill, US beefs up plane fleet in Persian Gulf
Iran on Sunday began an annual air force drill in the central part of country, state media reported, as the US sends more fighter planes to the region to deter the Islamic Republic from seizing commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf area.
Center Right Wins Spain Elections
The center-right Popular Party (PP) beat Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialists in Spain’s parliamentary elections. Still, it will need several junior parties to govern, official results showed. The outcome of Sunday’s vote was likely to spark weeks of political uncertainty in the European Union nation, analysts said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Passes Controversial Court Law Despite Protests
Israel’s parliament adopted legislation limiting the powers of the top court despite protests and President Isaac Herzog saying that his nation is in “a state of national emergency.”
Coalition passes 1st judicial overhaul law, limiting review of government decisions
After 29 weeks of protests and mass public opposition that have roiled the country and divided its citizens, the Knesset gave its final approval Monday to a law that prevents the courts from reviewing the “reasonableness” of government and ministerial decisions, the first major bill of the government’s judicial overhaul to pass into law.
Inside the United States
Bill introduced in Senate to ban sex-change surgeries, hormone treatments for minors
Sen. J.D. Vance has introduced legislation that would make gender-reassignment treatments for minors a federal crime.
Biden admin allocates $5 billion for new COVID vaccines with little manufacturing guidance
The Biden administration is issuing grants from a $5 billion program to expedite the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines, but pharmaceutical manufacturers are not receiving guidance about vaccine standards as the development process returns to its normally slower pace.
Christian News
Nigeria: Genocidal attacks on Christians continue in Benue state
The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues as Fulani jihadist herdsmen murdered 37 Christians during attacks carried out in Benue state over the last four weeks, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With well over 50,000 Christians murdered since Islamic terrorists seized control of swathes of the country in 2015,
China’s Communist Party has rewritten parts of the Bible to suppress Christianity, US lawmaker reports
A US lawmaker has told a House Select Committee that China’s ruling Communist Party (CCP) government is rewriting parts of the Bible in order to increase its power and suppress the Gospel, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Kyiv: ‘Russia Strikes Cathedral, Building, Killing 1, Injuring 22’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say one person was killed and 22 wounded, including four children, in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, which also damaged a cathedral. The reported attack came ahead of a separate drone strike in Russia's capital Moscow that the Kremlin blames on Ukraine.
Al Qaeda and Islamic State gaining ground in Afghanistan, UN reports
A recent report from the United Nations shows that the Al Qaeda and Islamic State terror groups have been gaining more ground and influence in Afghanistan than ever before, CBN News reports. The US State Department stated recently that both the Trump and the Biden administrations failed to adequately prepare for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
As Iran launches air force drill, US beefs up plane fleet in Persian Gulf
Iran on Sunday began an annual air force drill in the central part of country, state media reported, as the US sends more fighter planes to the region to deter the Islamic Republic from seizing commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf area.
Center Right Wins Spain Elections
The center-right Popular Party (PP) beat Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialists in Spain’s parliamentary elections. Still, it will need several junior parties to govern, official results showed. The outcome of Sunday’s vote was likely to spark weeks of political uncertainty in the European Union nation, analysts said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Passes Controversial Court Law Despite Protests
Israel’s parliament adopted legislation limiting the powers of the top court despite protests and President Isaac Herzog saying that his nation is in “a state of national emergency.”
Coalition passes 1st judicial overhaul law, limiting review of government decisions
After 29 weeks of protests and mass public opposition that have roiled the country and divided its citizens, the Knesset gave its final approval Monday to a law that prevents the courts from reviewing the “reasonableness” of government and ministerial decisions, the first major bill of the government’s judicial overhaul to pass into law.
Inside the United States
Bill introduced in Senate to ban sex-change surgeries, hormone treatments for minors
Sen. J.D. Vance has introduced legislation that would make gender-reassignment treatments for minors a federal crime.
Biden admin allocates $5 billion for new COVID vaccines with little manufacturing guidance
The Biden administration is issuing grants from a $5 billion program to expedite the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines, but pharmaceutical manufacturers are not receiving guidance about vaccine standards as the development process returns to its normally slower pace.
Christian News
Nigeria: Genocidal attacks on Christians continue in Benue state
The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues as Fulani jihadist herdsmen murdered 37 Christians during attacks carried out in Benue state over the last four weeks, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With well over 50,000 Christians murdered since Islamic terrorists seized control of swathes of the country in 2015,
China’s Communist Party has rewritten parts of the Bible to suppress Christianity, US lawmaker reports
A US lawmaker has told a House Select Committee that China’s ruling Communist Party (CCP) government is rewriting parts of the Bible in order to increase its power and suppress the Gospel, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island
China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said Saturday, marking a forceful display days before the democracy plans to hold military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.
Thousands Flee Greek Wildfires As Heatwave Spreads Across World
Thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on Greece’s island of Rhodes due to wildfires as the nation deals with its most prolonged deadly heatwave on record, officials said Saturday.
Hungary Ready To Mediate In Russia-Ukraine Grain Dispute (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary says it is willing to mediate between Russia and war-torn Ukraine after Moscow walked away from a deal that allowed Kyiv to export grain through the Black Sea more safely. The announcement came after Hungary and four other European Union nations signaled that they would extend their import ban on Ukrainian grain “to protect local farmers.”
Ukraine Strikes Ammunition Depot In Crimea (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of a massive drone attack on an ammunition depot in the Crimea peninsula amid heightened tensions around Black Sea ports following the collapse of a grain deal between the two countries. The alleged attack came amid concerns that one journalist was killed and several other reporters were injured in a separate attack in Ukraine.
Worldcoin To Scan Irises Of World Population (Worthy News-Focus)
The leader of a U.S.-based artificial intelligence laboratory says he raised $115 million to tempt billions of people to have their irises scanned for a “World ID” in exchange for cryptocurrency.
EU’s Climate Chief Seeks Premier Job In Netherlands
The European Union’s climate chief Frans Timmermans said Friday that he wants to become the next prime minister of the Netherlands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Likud, protest leaders reject labor union’s compromise overhaul bill
Speculation grew Sunday evening that the Histadrut, Israel’s largest labor federation, could announce a general strike after a compromise it had floated in an attempt to end a bitter, divisive national standoff over the government’s planned drastic overhaul of the judiciary was quickly dismissed by the ruling Likud party, anti-government protesters and parts of the opposition.
Netanyahu Receives Pacemaker in Successful Surgery as Thousands March against Judicial Reform
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery to implant a pacemaker Saturday night. He was sedated for the operation, and turned over duties to Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, chief architect of the judicial reform legislation making its way through the Knesset.
Inside the United States
Amazon Rolls Out Palm Payments Despite Concern
U.S. tech giant Amazon says it is taking cashless payments to a new level by rolling out palm-scanning payment technology across the United States, adding to concerns among privacy advocates.
Federal judge blocks Arizona law banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports teams
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arizona from enforcing a law banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams.
Cross Monument Removed by CA Town After 5 Decades: ‘They Hate It… Hate What It Represents’
A legal battle over religious freedom is underway in a small town outside of San Francisco, CA, as a small group of Christians fight to re-install a 28-foot cross removed from a parcel of land last month.
Censorship Case Involving State Collusion With Social Media Companies Could Be Heard by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court could hear a case questioning a California agency’s coordination with Twitter to censor election-related “misinformation.”
Christian News
India Premier Condemns Sexual Assault Of Christian Women (Worthy News-Investigation)
India’s prime minister on Thursday condemned the reported sexual assault of two Christian women by Hindu men in northeast India and vowed to protect the “daughters of Manipur” state.
Idaho college town to pay $300,000 to Christians arrested for having an outdoor church service
A progressive college town in Idaho agreed to pay $300,000 to a group of Christians who were arrested for having an outdoor church service without masks during the COVID19 pandemic.
Worthy Watch
WHO Sparks Concerns About Power Grab Through Global Pandemic Treaty
The Christian Broadcasting Network detailed the World Health Organization's plans for a Global Pandemic Treaty whereby nations would surrender their sovereignty in the event of another pandemic.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Cluster Bombs
Sen. Lindsey Graham statements on the use of cluster bombs in Ukraine.
As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island
China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said Saturday, marking a forceful display days before the democracy plans to hold military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.
Thousands Flee Greek Wildfires As Heatwave Spreads Across World
Thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on Greece’s island of Rhodes due to wildfires as the nation deals with its most prolonged deadly heatwave on record, officials said Saturday.
Hungary Ready To Mediate In Russia-Ukraine Grain Dispute (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary says it is willing to mediate between Russia and war-torn Ukraine after Moscow walked away from a deal that allowed Kyiv to export grain through the Black Sea more safely. The announcement came after Hungary and four other European Union nations signaled that they would extend their import ban on Ukrainian grain “to protect local farmers.”
Ukraine Strikes Ammunition Depot In Crimea (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of a massive drone attack on an ammunition depot in the Crimea peninsula amid heightened tensions around Black Sea ports following the collapse of a grain deal between the two countries. The alleged attack came amid concerns that one journalist was killed and several other reporters were injured in a separate attack in Ukraine.
Worldcoin To Scan Irises Of World Population (Worthy News-Focus)
The leader of a U.S.-based artificial intelligence laboratory says he raised $115 million to tempt billions of people to have their irises scanned for a “World ID” in exchange for cryptocurrency.
EU’s Climate Chief Seeks Premier Job In Netherlands
The European Union’s climate chief Frans Timmermans said Friday that he wants to become the next prime minister of the Netherlands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Likud, protest leaders reject labor union’s compromise overhaul bill
Speculation grew Sunday evening that the Histadrut, Israel’s largest labor federation, could announce a general strike after a compromise it had floated in an attempt to end a bitter, divisive national standoff over the government’s planned drastic overhaul of the judiciary was quickly dismissed by the ruling Likud party, anti-government protesters and parts of the opposition.
Netanyahu Receives Pacemaker in Successful Surgery as Thousands March against Judicial Reform
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery to implant a pacemaker Saturday night. He was sedated for the operation, and turned over duties to Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, chief architect of the judicial reform legislation making its way through the Knesset.
Inside the United States
Amazon Rolls Out Palm Payments Despite Concern
U.S. tech giant Amazon says it is taking cashless payments to a new level by rolling out palm-scanning payment technology across the United States, adding to concerns among privacy advocates.
Federal judge blocks Arizona law banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports teams
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arizona from enforcing a law banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams.
Cross Monument Removed by CA Town After 5 Decades: ‘They Hate It… Hate What It Represents’
A legal battle over religious freedom is underway in a small town outside of San Francisco, CA, as a small group of Christians fight to re-install a 28-foot cross removed from a parcel of land last month.
Censorship Case Involving State Collusion With Social Media Companies Could Be Heard by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court could hear a case questioning a California agency’s coordination with Twitter to censor election-related “misinformation.”
Christian News
India Premier Condemns Sexual Assault Of Christian Women (Worthy News-Investigation)
India’s prime minister on Thursday condemned the reported sexual assault of two Christian women by Hindu men in northeast India and vowed to protect the “daughters of Manipur” state.
Idaho college town to pay $300,000 to Christians arrested for having an outdoor church service
A progressive college town in Idaho agreed to pay $300,000 to a group of Christians who were arrested for having an outdoor church service without masks during the COVID19 pandemic.
Worthy Watch
WHO Sparks Concerns About Power Grab Through Global Pandemic Treaty
The Christian Broadcasting Network detailed the World Health Organization's plans for a Global Pandemic Treaty whereby nations would surrender their sovereignty in the event of another pandemic.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Cluster Bombs
Sen. Lindsey Graham statements on the use of cluster bombs in Ukraine.
Around the World
Ukraine’s Neighbors Ban Grain Imports (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine’s European Union neighbors have rejected an EU-imposed September 15 deadline to lift a ban on Ukrainian grain imports, the Hungarian agriculture minister confirmed.
Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries Group In Belarus, Images Show (Worthy News-Focus)
Satellite images and video footage suggest that the founder of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group and fellow soldiers are at their new base in Belarus after they challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority.
Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Black Sea Coast Destroy Grain Storage; Africa Worried
Kyiv says Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's Black Sea coast have destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain and damaged storage infrastructure, raising further doubts about the world’s food security.
2 Killed In New Zealand Shooting Ahead Of World Cup
At least two people were killed and six others injured when a gunman opened fire in a building under construction in the center of Auckland, New Zealand, just hours before the city was to open the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu says efforts underway to reach compromise on judicial bill
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that there were talks underway to reach a broad agreement on the final wording of the first bill in his judicial overhaul that is scheduled for a final vote on Monday and would prevent judicial oversight over the executive branch.
Palestinian Authority says it has no intention of disarming terror groups in Jenin
The Palestinian Authority announced Wednesday that it has no intention of disarming the Jenin Battalion terrorist associated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), or other terrorist groups operating in the West Bank city of Jenin, i24News reports. The announcement came after recent high-profile major IDF counter-terrorism operations in Jenin.
Jewish immigration to Israel has decreased from the West but increased from Russia
A new report from the Jewish Agency for Israel shows there has been a substantial decrease in Jewish immigration to Israel from Western countries in the first half of this year while there has been a significant rise in immigration from Russia in the same, the Jerusalem Post reported exclusively.
Inside the United States
US Federal Reserve Launches Instant Payment Despite Concerns
The U.S. central bank launched an “instant payment system” Thursday despite concerns that it will lead to more state control over personal finances.
Official admits FBI told Twitter that Hunter Biden laptop was real as soon as news broke in 2020
A senior FBI official has revealed that the bureau told Twitter that Hunter Biden‘s laptop computer was genuine the same day a newspaper first reported details of President Biden and his son’s foreign business deals based on documents from the laptop.
Democrats try to halt RFK Jr. testimony during censorship hearing
Democrats on a GOP-led House panel created to focus on the "weaponization" of the federal government tried Thursday to stop or at least limit Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from testifying at their hearing, citing his comments on COVID-19 and minority groups.
June home sales drop to the slowest pace in 14 years as short supply chokes the market
Sales of pre-owned homes dropped 3.3% in June compared with May, running at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.16 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Christian News
Iran: More than 50 Christians rounded up and detained on unknown charges
In a sudden spike of persecution against Christians in Iran, government authorities arrested and detained more than 50 Christians in five cities across Iran in the last 10 days, Article 18 reports.
Pakistan Christians Fleeing After Blasphemy Allegations
Christian families are fleeing their homes in Pakistan’s Punjab province after Muslims threatened to attack them, and several believers were reportedly detained for alleged blasphemy against Islam, a senior rights official told Worthy News.
Russian Orthodox Church leaders support invasion, religious persecution in Ukraine
The US-based Global Christian Relief organization has warned that leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church support Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, including the persecution of Ukrainian Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Ukraine’s Neighbors Ban Grain Imports (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine’s European Union neighbors have rejected an EU-imposed September 15 deadline to lift a ban on Ukrainian grain imports, the Hungarian agriculture minister confirmed.
Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries Group In Belarus, Images Show (Worthy News-Focus)
Satellite images and video footage suggest that the founder of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group and fellow soldiers are at their new base in Belarus after they challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority.
Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Black Sea Coast Destroy Grain Storage; Africa Worried
Kyiv says Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's Black Sea coast have destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain and damaged storage infrastructure, raising further doubts about the world’s food security.
2 Killed In New Zealand Shooting Ahead Of World Cup
At least two people were killed and six others injured when a gunman opened fire in a building under construction in the center of Auckland, New Zealand, just hours before the city was to open the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu says efforts underway to reach compromise on judicial bill
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that there were talks underway to reach a broad agreement on the final wording of the first bill in his judicial overhaul that is scheduled for a final vote on Monday and would prevent judicial oversight over the executive branch.
Palestinian Authority says it has no intention of disarming terror groups in Jenin
The Palestinian Authority announced Wednesday that it has no intention of disarming the Jenin Battalion terrorist associated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), or other terrorist groups operating in the West Bank city of Jenin, i24News reports. The announcement came after recent high-profile major IDF counter-terrorism operations in Jenin.
Jewish immigration to Israel has decreased from the West but increased from Russia
A new report from the Jewish Agency for Israel shows there has been a substantial decrease in Jewish immigration to Israel from Western countries in the first half of this year while there has been a significant rise in immigration from Russia in the same, the Jerusalem Post reported exclusively.
Inside the United States
US Federal Reserve Launches Instant Payment Despite Concerns
The U.S. central bank launched an “instant payment system” Thursday despite concerns that it will lead to more state control over personal finances.
Official admits FBI told Twitter that Hunter Biden laptop was real as soon as news broke in 2020
A senior FBI official has revealed that the bureau told Twitter that Hunter Biden‘s laptop computer was genuine the same day a newspaper first reported details of President Biden and his son’s foreign business deals based on documents from the laptop.
Democrats try to halt RFK Jr. testimony during censorship hearing
Democrats on a GOP-led House panel created to focus on the "weaponization" of the federal government tried Thursday to stop or at least limit Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from testifying at their hearing, citing his comments on COVID-19 and minority groups.
June home sales drop to the slowest pace in 14 years as short supply chokes the market
Sales of pre-owned homes dropped 3.3% in June compared with May, running at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.16 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Christian News
Iran: More than 50 Christians rounded up and detained on unknown charges
In a sudden spike of persecution against Christians in Iran, government authorities arrested and detained more than 50 Christians in five cities across Iran in the last 10 days, Article 18 reports.
Pakistan Christians Fleeing After Blasphemy Allegations
Christian families are fleeing their homes in Pakistan’s Punjab province after Muslims threatened to attack them, and several believers were reportedly detained for alleged blasphemy against Islam, a senior rights official told Worthy News.
Russian Orthodox Church leaders support invasion, religious persecution in Ukraine
The US-based Global Christian Relief organization has warned that leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church support Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, including the persecution of Ukrainian Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.