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Around the World
Kyiv Outraged Over Videos Claiming Beheaded Ukrainian Soldiers (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed outrage over videos on social media showing Ukrainian soldiers beheaded by Russian troops.
Hundreds Of Migrants Await Rescue At Sea
Hundreds of migrants feeling war, persecution, and poverty were still awaiting to be rescued Wednesday off the coast of southern Italy, more than two days after activists raised the alarm.
Pentagon: ‘Special US, NATO Forces In Ukraine’
More details have emerged about Western special forces inside Ukraine after Worthy News initially reported that troops from the NATO military alliance were in the wartorn nation.
BRICS Nations Dumping Dollar As New World Currency Nears
The U.S. dollar was rapidly losing its status as the world’s reserve currency Tuesday after five leading emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), agreed to work on a new global currency, Worthy News monitored.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Officials fear Hamas to cast Jerusalem tension as victory ahead of crucial date
Security forces are bracing for expected further escalation on the Temple Mount, with the IDF, Israel Police and the Shin Bet security agency on high alert ahead of the last Friday of Ramadan this week, when the annual anti-Israel "Quds Day" is observed across the Arab world.
Inside the United States
Biden administration mulls expanding online surveillance after missing leak: Report
The Biden administration is considering expanding its social media and chatroom monitoring protocols after classified documents were circulated online for weeks without notice, according to a report Wednesday.
Legal abortion fell by 6% after Roe was overturned, report finds
The number of women receiving legal abortions fell by more than 6% in the six months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a new report.
Idaho passes first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” legislation
Idaho has passed a first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” law that criminalizes adults who help an underage girl to get an abortion without the consent of her parent or legal guardian, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Oklahoma school board unanimously rejects application for publicly-funded Catholic charter school
A school board appointed by Republican officials in Oklahoma has unanimously rejected an application by the Catholic Church to establish the first tax-payer funded religious charter school in the US, Reuters reports.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: 44 killed in terror attacks, “believers have been targeted and killed in villages”
Amid ongoing murderous campaigns of terror in Burkina Faso, Islamic jihadists slaughtered 44 civilians in the villages of Kourakou and Tondobi villages between April 6-7, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia Pledges To Facilitate Church After Outcry
Indonesia’s government says it will facilitate a place of worship for Protestant Christians in West Java after the forced closure of their church by authorities provoked an international outcry.
Kyiv Outraged Over Videos Claiming Beheaded Ukrainian Soldiers (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed outrage over videos on social media showing Ukrainian soldiers beheaded by Russian troops.
Hundreds Of Migrants Await Rescue At Sea
Hundreds of migrants feeling war, persecution, and poverty were still awaiting to be rescued Wednesday off the coast of southern Italy, more than two days after activists raised the alarm.
Pentagon: ‘Special US, NATO Forces In Ukraine’
More details have emerged about Western special forces inside Ukraine after Worthy News initially reported that troops from the NATO military alliance were in the wartorn nation.
BRICS Nations Dumping Dollar As New World Currency Nears
The U.S. dollar was rapidly losing its status as the world’s reserve currency Tuesday after five leading emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), agreed to work on a new global currency, Worthy News monitored.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Officials fear Hamas to cast Jerusalem tension as victory ahead of crucial date
Security forces are bracing for expected further escalation on the Temple Mount, with the IDF, Israel Police and the Shin Bet security agency on high alert ahead of the last Friday of Ramadan this week, when the annual anti-Israel "Quds Day" is observed across the Arab world.
Inside the United States
Biden administration mulls expanding online surveillance after missing leak: Report
The Biden administration is considering expanding its social media and chatroom monitoring protocols after classified documents were circulated online for weeks without notice, according to a report Wednesday.
Legal abortion fell by 6% after Roe was overturned, report finds
The number of women receiving legal abortions fell by more than 6% in the six months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a new report.
Idaho passes first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” legislation
Idaho has passed a first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” law that criminalizes adults who help an underage girl to get an abortion without the consent of her parent or legal guardian, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Oklahoma school board unanimously rejects application for publicly-funded Catholic charter school
A school board appointed by Republican officials in Oklahoma has unanimously rejected an application by the Catholic Church to establish the first tax-payer funded religious charter school in the US, Reuters reports.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: 44 killed in terror attacks, “believers have been targeted and killed in villages”
Amid ongoing murderous campaigns of terror in Burkina Faso, Islamic jihadists slaughtered 44 civilians in the villages of Kourakou and Tondobi villages between April 6-7, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia Pledges To Facilitate Church After Outcry
Indonesia’s government says it will facilitate a place of worship for Protestant Christians in West Java after the forced closure of their church by authorities provoked an international outcry.
Around the World
Hungary Extends Energy Deals With Russia
Hungary’s foreign minister has sealed deals with Russia on expanding nuclear energy, natural gas, and oil supplies despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Saudi officials travel to Yemen to try and end crushing civil war
As part of an effort to end the devastating civil war in Yemen, a delegation of Saudi Arabian officials on Sunday traveled to the Yemeni capital city of Sanaa to try and negotiate a peace deal with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels who have taken over the city, AFP reports.
China completes 3 days of military drills simulating blockades around Taiwan
China announced Monday it “successfully completed” a three-day military exercise during which it practiced installing naval and aerial blockades around Taiwan, i24 News reports. The drill began on Saturday, causing some consternation amid ongoing fears that China is edging toward an invasion of self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of the Chinese mainland.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security ‘On All Fronts’ After Terror Attacks, Rocket Fire
Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged on Monday evening to restore security after a turbulent few days saw violent clashes on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, deadly acts of terrorism, and cross-border rocket fire including the biggest barrage from Lebanon since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.
Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of Ramadan
Jewish visitors will be barred from the Temple Mount from Wednesday until the end of Ramadan in ten days’ time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday, after a series of security consultations on the issue amid widespread violence linked to tensions at the holy site.
Israel has the “right to defend itself” against aggression, US government says
Following a barrage of rockets directed at Israeli towns from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, the United States government said Thursday that Israel has a right to defend itself against sustained attacks from Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah terror group, the Times of Israel reports.
Inside the United States
Biden administration officials were involved in Mar-a-Lago raid despite claiming otherwise: report
The Biden administration involved itself in the raid of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home despite reports that its officials were "stunned" to find out about the news on social media, according to the group America First Legal, which obtained internal government documents related to the raid through a Freedom of Information Act request.
US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March
US bank lending contracted by the most on record in the last two weeks of March, indicating a tightening of credit conditions in the wake of several high-profile bank collapses that risks damaging the economy.
Leak of US classified documents online is “very serious risk to national security” and could lead to loss of life, Pentagon says
The Pentagon said Monday that the recent leak of classified US Defense Department documents for circulation online presents an ongoing “very serious risk to national security” and could potentially lead to the loss of life, CNS News reports.
Christian News
Attacks on churches surged in first quarter of 2023, report finds
Attacks on churches escalated in the first quarter of 2023 consistent with a years-long trend of rising vandalism, arson and shootings, none worse this year than the deadly rampage at the Covenant School in Nashville.
Hungary Extends Energy Deals With Russia
Hungary’s foreign minister has sealed deals with Russia on expanding nuclear energy, natural gas, and oil supplies despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Saudi officials travel to Yemen to try and end crushing civil war
As part of an effort to end the devastating civil war in Yemen, a delegation of Saudi Arabian officials on Sunday traveled to the Yemeni capital city of Sanaa to try and negotiate a peace deal with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels who have taken over the city, AFP reports.
China completes 3 days of military drills simulating blockades around Taiwan
China announced Monday it “successfully completed” a three-day military exercise during which it practiced installing naval and aerial blockades around Taiwan, i24 News reports. The drill began on Saturday, causing some consternation amid ongoing fears that China is edging toward an invasion of self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of the Chinese mainland.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security ‘On All Fronts’ After Terror Attacks, Rocket Fire
Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged on Monday evening to restore security after a turbulent few days saw violent clashes on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, deadly acts of terrorism, and cross-border rocket fire including the biggest barrage from Lebanon since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.
Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of Ramadan
Jewish visitors will be barred from the Temple Mount from Wednesday until the end of Ramadan in ten days’ time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday, after a series of security consultations on the issue amid widespread violence linked to tensions at the holy site.
Israel has the “right to defend itself” against aggression, US government says
Following a barrage of rockets directed at Israeli towns from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, the United States government said Thursday that Israel has a right to defend itself against sustained attacks from Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah terror group, the Times of Israel reports.
Inside the United States
Biden administration officials were involved in Mar-a-Lago raid despite claiming otherwise: report
The Biden administration involved itself in the raid of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home despite reports that its officials were "stunned" to find out about the news on social media, according to the group America First Legal, which obtained internal government documents related to the raid through a Freedom of Information Act request.
US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March
US bank lending contracted by the most on record in the last two weeks of March, indicating a tightening of credit conditions in the wake of several high-profile bank collapses that risks damaging the economy.
Leak of US classified documents online is “very serious risk to national security” and could lead to loss of life, Pentagon says
The Pentagon said Monday that the recent leak of classified US Defense Department documents for circulation online presents an ongoing “very serious risk to national security” and could potentially lead to the loss of life, CNS News reports.
Christian News
Attacks on churches surged in first quarter of 2023, report finds
Attacks on churches escalated in the first quarter of 2023 consistent with a years-long trend of rising vandalism, arson and shootings, none worse this year than the deadly rampage at the Covenant School in Nashville.
Around the World
Worries Over Good Friday Agreement Mar 25th Anniversary (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis said Monday he was praying that the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) signed 25 years ago ending violence in Northern Ireland can be "consolidated" to benefit the people of all of Ireland. But the Pope's appeal came as the agreement, impacting the many Catholics and Protestants in the territory, has come under strain following Britain's exit from the European Union.
US Deploys Nuclear Submarine In Standoff With Iran
The United States sent a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East in a standoff with Iran, the U.S. military confirmed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM Reinstates Defense Minister Gallant Despite Earlier Dismissal
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, speaking at a press conference on Monday night, announced that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant would remain in his post, despite earlier announcements of his dismissal.
Leaked Pentagon Document Suggests Israel May Supply Weapons to Ukraine
According to a New York Times report, a leaked Pentagon document revealed that Israel may supply Ukraine with lethal weapons in certain scenarios. The document assessed that Israel would only provide Ukraine with weapons if diplomatic ties with Russia were at a crisis point, either from Russia’s ties with Iran or if Israeli aircraft were to be damaged by Russian defense systems in Syria.
Inside the United States
Justice Department asks appeals court to stop ruling that would halt approval of abortion pill
The Justice Department on Monday asked a federal appeals court to pause a lower court decision that would halt approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.
Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws
Abortion is banned in Idaho at all stages of pregnancy, but the governor on Wednesday signed another law making it illegal to provide help within the state’s boundaries to minors seeking an abortion without parental consent.
Kentucky Governor Urges Prayers As Several Killed At Bank
Residents in the U.S. state of Kentucky faced calls for prayers Monday after authorities confirmed that at least four people were killed, including friends of the governor, while eight others were injured in a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville.
Deficit soars to $1.1 trillion for first half of fiscal 2023
The federal budget deficit soared to $1.1 trillion for the first half of fiscal 2023, the Congressional Budget Office estimated Monday, $430 billion more than in the same time frame the previous year.
Christian News
Indonesia: Government authorities continue to shut down churches
Amid an ongoing spate of government-sponsored church closures in Indonesia, the Purwakarta Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) was forced to give up worshiping and building a sanctuary in Cigelam Village because the Purwakarta Regency Government in West Java refused to issue the requisite permit and de facto shut the church down, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Persecuted Chinese congregation arrives in the US seeking asylum
An entire congregation of more than 60 asylum-seeking Chinese Christians has arrived in the US after their application for refugee status on the grounds of persecution by China’s government was rejected by both South Korea and Thailand, the Washington Times reports.
Worries Over Good Friday Agreement Mar 25th Anniversary (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis said Monday he was praying that the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) signed 25 years ago ending violence in Northern Ireland can be "consolidated" to benefit the people of all of Ireland. But the Pope's appeal came as the agreement, impacting the many Catholics and Protestants in the territory, has come under strain following Britain's exit from the European Union.
US Deploys Nuclear Submarine In Standoff With Iran
The United States sent a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East in a standoff with Iran, the U.S. military confirmed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM Reinstates Defense Minister Gallant Despite Earlier Dismissal
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, speaking at a press conference on Monday night, announced that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant would remain in his post, despite earlier announcements of his dismissal.
Leaked Pentagon Document Suggests Israel May Supply Weapons to Ukraine
According to a New York Times report, a leaked Pentagon document revealed that Israel may supply Ukraine with lethal weapons in certain scenarios. The document assessed that Israel would only provide Ukraine with weapons if diplomatic ties with Russia were at a crisis point, either from Russia’s ties with Iran or if Israeli aircraft were to be damaged by Russian defense systems in Syria.
Inside the United States
Justice Department asks appeals court to stop ruling that would halt approval of abortion pill
The Justice Department on Monday asked a federal appeals court to pause a lower court decision that would halt approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.
Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws
Abortion is banned in Idaho at all stages of pregnancy, but the governor on Wednesday signed another law making it illegal to provide help within the state’s boundaries to minors seeking an abortion without parental consent.
Kentucky Governor Urges Prayers As Several Killed At Bank
Residents in the U.S. state of Kentucky faced calls for prayers Monday after authorities confirmed that at least four people were killed, including friends of the governor, while eight others were injured in a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville.
Deficit soars to $1.1 trillion for first half of fiscal 2023
The federal budget deficit soared to $1.1 trillion for the first half of fiscal 2023, the Congressional Budget Office estimated Monday, $430 billion more than in the same time frame the previous year.
Christian News
Indonesia: Government authorities continue to shut down churches
Amid an ongoing spate of government-sponsored church closures in Indonesia, the Purwakarta Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) was forced to give up worshiping and building a sanctuary in Cigelam Village because the Purwakarta Regency Government in West Java refused to issue the requisite permit and de facto shut the church down, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Persecuted Chinese congregation arrives in the US seeking asylum
An entire congregation of more than 60 asylum-seeking Chinese Christians has arrived in the US after their application for refugee status on the grounds of persecution by China’s government was rejected by both South Korea and Thailand, the Washington Times reports.