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Around the World
France Challenges US Superpower Status
France’s president lashed out at a U.S.-led free world on Sunday, saying Europe must reduce its dependence on the United States.
China, Taiwan Nearing Military Confrontation
Fears grew Sunday about a possible military confrontation between China and Taiwan as tens of warships from both sides were involved in a stand-off near the Taiwan Strait's sensitive median line, several sources confirmed.
Bulgaria Struggles To Have Government After Elections
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov struggled to form a government after results confirmed his center-right party’s victory in the fifth inconclusive poll in two years.
US Investigating Secrets Leaks On Ukraine, China and Middle East
The United States was rushing Saturday to limit the damage of a security breach after classified documents detailing American national security secrets from Ukraine to the Middle East to China surfaced on social media.
Ukraine Facing Easter Fall Of Bakhmut As Russia Speaks Of ‘New World Order’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine has admitted that Russia is concentrating all its efforts on capturing the eastern city of Bakhmut by Easter. The announcement came as Moscow announced that any peace talks on ending its invasion of Ukraine should focus on creating a "new world order."
Russia Launches pre-Easter Attacks in Ukraine; Several Killed (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv says Russia has launched massive attacks on provinces that Moscow annexed but not yet fully controls, killing at least four people and injuring seven, including at least two children. The strikes came before Easter after authorities warned Christians not to gather in large groups.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Frail Pope Urges Peace In Israel After Deadly Clashes
Pope Francis has appealed for peace “in the Holy City (of Jerusalem) and the entire region" as he presided over Easter Sunday Mass attended by an estimated 100,000 pilgrims.
Terror chiefs Nasrallah, Haniyeh meet in Beirut, vow ‘intensified’ anti-Israel action
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah met with a delegation led by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Beirut on Sunday to discuss cooperation, amid spiking violence in Israel from rocket barrages and terror attacks.
IDF: 6 rockets fired from Syria at Golan Heights; military retaliates with strikes
Six rockets were launched from southern Syria at the Golan Heights on Saturday night and early Sunday in two separate barrages hours apart, with three landing in Israeli territory, the military said.
Inside the United States
House Oversight Republicans subpoena more bank records in Biden family probe
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has subpoenaed several more banks for records on the Biden family’s business dealings, following Bank of America records that revealed suspicious payouts months after President Biden left the vice presidency.
Judge blocks abortion pills nationwide while another judge exempts 17 blue states
The status of the abortion pill was thrown into doubt after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, only to have the order countered by another federal judge.
France Challenges US Superpower Status
France’s president lashed out at a U.S.-led free world on Sunday, saying Europe must reduce its dependence on the United States.
China, Taiwan Nearing Military Confrontation
Fears grew Sunday about a possible military confrontation between China and Taiwan as tens of warships from both sides were involved in a stand-off near the Taiwan Strait's sensitive median line, several sources confirmed.
Bulgaria Struggles To Have Government After Elections
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov struggled to form a government after results confirmed his center-right party’s victory in the fifth inconclusive poll in two years.
US Investigating Secrets Leaks On Ukraine, China and Middle East
The United States was rushing Saturday to limit the damage of a security breach after classified documents detailing American national security secrets from Ukraine to the Middle East to China surfaced on social media.
Ukraine Facing Easter Fall Of Bakhmut As Russia Speaks Of ‘New World Order’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine has admitted that Russia is concentrating all its efforts on capturing the eastern city of Bakhmut by Easter. The announcement came as Moscow announced that any peace talks on ending its invasion of Ukraine should focus on creating a "new world order."
Russia Launches pre-Easter Attacks in Ukraine; Several Killed (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv says Russia has launched massive attacks on provinces that Moscow annexed but not yet fully controls, killing at least four people and injuring seven, including at least two children. The strikes came before Easter after authorities warned Christians not to gather in large groups.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Frail Pope Urges Peace In Israel After Deadly Clashes
Pope Francis has appealed for peace “in the Holy City (of Jerusalem) and the entire region" as he presided over Easter Sunday Mass attended by an estimated 100,000 pilgrims.
Terror chiefs Nasrallah, Haniyeh meet in Beirut, vow ‘intensified’ anti-Israel action
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah met with a delegation led by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Beirut on Sunday to discuss cooperation, amid spiking violence in Israel from rocket barrages and terror attacks.
IDF: 6 rockets fired from Syria at Golan Heights; military retaliates with strikes
Six rockets were launched from southern Syria at the Golan Heights on Saturday night and early Sunday in two separate barrages hours apart, with three landing in Israeli territory, the military said.
Inside the United States
House Oversight Republicans subpoena more bank records in Biden family probe
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has subpoenaed several more banks for records on the Biden family’s business dealings, following Bank of America records that revealed suspicious payouts months after President Biden left the vice presidency.
Judge blocks abortion pills nationwide while another judge exempts 17 blue states
The status of the abortion pill was thrown into doubt after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, only to have the order countered by another federal judge.
Around the World
Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability
Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation.
UN Human Rights Council condemns increasing number of executions carried out by Iranian regime
The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday approved a resolution condemning the increasing number of executions being carried out by the Islamic regime in Iran, including in relation to nationwide protests sparked by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini last year, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Ukrainians Preparing for War-Ravaged Easter (Worthy News Radio)
The people in Ukraine are preparing for a sad Easter as there are no signs of a ceasefire. However, as Christian residents in Ukraine prepared to celebrate the Biblical victory over death in the resurrection of Christ on Sunday, there was a reminder that war is never far away.
China sends military helicopter and three warships close to Taiwan
China sent an anti-submarine helicopter and three warships disturbingly close to Taiwan, the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence said in a statement Thursday, Reuters/AFP report. Successive Chinese regimes have considered the independent island nation of Taiwan to be part of China, and the US-supported Taiwanese have long lived under the threat of invasion by their giant neighbor.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza, Lebanon as over 44 rockets fired into Israel
The IDF struck sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist movement in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon early Friday morning after dozens of rockets were fired towards Israel in recent days and as dozens more were fired overnight from Gaza.
Israel Facing Passover Rocket Attacks
Southern Israel woke up with air raid sirens after Palestinian militants fired a barrage of rockets early Thursday as the nation prepared for Pesach, the Biblical Passover holiday.
Jordan calls for summit of Arab League to discuss “Israeli aggression” in wake of Temple Mount riot
Amid rising regional tensions, Jordan has called for an urgent summit of Arab nations to address what it describes as Israeli “aggression” after Israel’s police arrested 350 Palestinians during a riot on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Tuesday, i24News reports.
Inside the United States
DOJ ‘inadvertently’ hid evidence in case of FBI agent accused of colluding with Russia
The Justice Department acknowledged Thursday that it “inadvertently” withheld evidence from defense attorneys representing a former top FBI official who was involved in the Trump-Russia collusion investigation and is now charged with conspiring with Russia to violate U.S. sanctions.
In short time, half of America moves to constitutional carry as more states embrace gun rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed legislation into law that makes Florida the 26th state to allow Americans to carry firearms on their person for self-defense without a permit as one of the fastest moving affirmations of the Second Amendment continues to sweep the country.
RFK Jr. to Run for President as a Democrat, Blasts ‘Censorship Liberalism’ and ‘Neo-Con Project’ in Ukraine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, filed papers with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Apr. 5 declaring his intention to run for president of the United States in 2024. RFK Jr. is a Democrat and likely would be challenging Joe Biden for the nomination.
Indiana and Idaho ban sex-change treatment for minors aged under 18
Idaho and Indiana have now fully passed laws banning sex-change treatment, including puberty blockers and transition surgeries for minors under the age of 18, ABC7 News reports. Idaho’s legislation was signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday, while Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Indiana’s on Wednesday.
Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability
Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation.
UN Human Rights Council condemns increasing number of executions carried out by Iranian regime
The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday approved a resolution condemning the increasing number of executions being carried out by the Islamic regime in Iran, including in relation to nationwide protests sparked by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini last year, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Ukrainians Preparing for War-Ravaged Easter (Worthy News Radio)
The people in Ukraine are preparing for a sad Easter as there are no signs of a ceasefire. However, as Christian residents in Ukraine prepared to celebrate the Biblical victory over death in the resurrection of Christ on Sunday, there was a reminder that war is never far away.
China sends military helicopter and three warships close to Taiwan
China sent an anti-submarine helicopter and three warships disturbingly close to Taiwan, the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence said in a statement Thursday, Reuters/AFP report. Successive Chinese regimes have considered the independent island nation of Taiwan to be part of China, and the US-supported Taiwanese have long lived under the threat of invasion by their giant neighbor.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza, Lebanon as over 44 rockets fired into Israel
The IDF struck sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist movement in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon early Friday morning after dozens of rockets were fired towards Israel in recent days and as dozens more were fired overnight from Gaza.
Israel Facing Passover Rocket Attacks
Southern Israel woke up with air raid sirens after Palestinian militants fired a barrage of rockets early Thursday as the nation prepared for Pesach, the Biblical Passover holiday.
Jordan calls for summit of Arab League to discuss “Israeli aggression” in wake of Temple Mount riot
Amid rising regional tensions, Jordan has called for an urgent summit of Arab nations to address what it describes as Israeli “aggression” after Israel’s police arrested 350 Palestinians during a riot on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Tuesday, i24News reports.
Inside the United States
DOJ ‘inadvertently’ hid evidence in case of FBI agent accused of colluding with Russia
The Justice Department acknowledged Thursday that it “inadvertently” withheld evidence from defense attorneys representing a former top FBI official who was involved in the Trump-Russia collusion investigation and is now charged with conspiring with Russia to violate U.S. sanctions.
In short time, half of America moves to constitutional carry as more states embrace gun rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed legislation into law that makes Florida the 26th state to allow Americans to carry firearms on their person for self-defense without a permit as one of the fastest moving affirmations of the Second Amendment continues to sweep the country.
RFK Jr. to Run for President as a Democrat, Blasts ‘Censorship Liberalism’ and ‘Neo-Con Project’ in Ukraine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, filed papers with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Apr. 5 declaring his intention to run for president of the United States in 2024. RFK Jr. is a Democrat and likely would be challenging Joe Biden for the nomination.
Indiana and Idaho ban sex-change treatment for minors aged under 18
Idaho and Indiana have now fully passed laws banning sex-change treatment, including puberty blockers and transition surgeries for minors under the age of 18, ABC7 News reports. Idaho’s legislation was signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday, while Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Indiana’s on Wednesday.
Around the World
Blinken warns China not to ‘push at changing the status quo’ over Taiwan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China not to “push at changing the status quo” as Beijing threatens to retaliate over Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
Online Genesis Market Closed After Cloning Millions Of Identities; Police Raids Worldwide
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken down one of the world's biggest online criminal marketplaces where it was possible to clone the computer identities of millions of people for a small fee.
Detained US Reporter Meets Lawyers In Russia For First Time (Worthy News Radio)
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested and charged with espionage in Russia last week, met his lawyers for the first time on Tuesday. The meeting was confirmed by The Wall Street Journal newspaper, for which Gershkovich has been reporting from Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Milley’s remarks on Iran alarmed Israel
A statement Gen. Mark Milley, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made during a House hearing last week on Iran's nuclear program alarmed Israeli defense and intelligence officials to the point they protested and asked the Biden administration for clarifications, four Israeli officials told Axios.
IDF does damage control after military chief says ties with US ‘not essential’
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said Wednesday that while security cooperation with the US is beneficial, it is not “essential” and Israel knows how to act on its own.
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after barrage of rockets fired at Israel
Israel carried out air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday morning after 16 rockets were fired at Israeli towns from the enclave hours earlier, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The escalation comes on the eve of the Jewish Passover holiday, which this year coincides with the Islamic religious month of Ramadan.
Inside the United States
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Files Paperwork For 2024 Presidential Run
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork Wednesday to run for president in the Democratic primary, according to a statement of candidacy.
Job openings fall below 10 million for first time in nearly two years
The number of job openings in the United States tumbled below 10 million in February, the lowest level in nearly two years.
Christian News
Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and his two sons among Christians slaughtered in Plateau state
Radicalized Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic militants are continuing their reign of terror in Nigeria, slaughtering a pastor and his two sons, and six other Christians in Plateau state in recent weeks, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Faith-based movie about Abraham and Isaac places third at weekend box office
A new faith-based movie based on Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac placed third at the US box office at the weekend, BN News reports. Titled His Only Son, the film was produced by Angel Studios, the streaming platform which also produced The Chosen series.
Blinken warns China not to ‘push at changing the status quo’ over Taiwan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China not to “push at changing the status quo” as Beijing threatens to retaliate over Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
Online Genesis Market Closed After Cloning Millions Of Identities; Police Raids Worldwide
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken down one of the world's biggest online criminal marketplaces where it was possible to clone the computer identities of millions of people for a small fee.
Detained US Reporter Meets Lawyers In Russia For First Time (Worthy News Radio)
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested and charged with espionage in Russia last week, met his lawyers for the first time on Tuesday. The meeting was confirmed by The Wall Street Journal newspaper, for which Gershkovich has been reporting from Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Milley’s remarks on Iran alarmed Israel
A statement Gen. Mark Milley, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made during a House hearing last week on Iran's nuclear program alarmed Israeli defense and intelligence officials to the point they protested and asked the Biden administration for clarifications, four Israeli officials told Axios.
IDF does damage control after military chief says ties with US ‘not essential’
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said Wednesday that while security cooperation with the US is beneficial, it is not “essential” and Israel knows how to act on its own.
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after barrage of rockets fired at Israel
Israel carried out air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday morning after 16 rockets were fired at Israeli towns from the enclave hours earlier, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The escalation comes on the eve of the Jewish Passover holiday, which this year coincides with the Islamic religious month of Ramadan.
Inside the United States
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Files Paperwork For 2024 Presidential Run
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork Wednesday to run for president in the Democratic primary, according to a statement of candidacy.
Job openings fall below 10 million for first time in nearly two years
The number of job openings in the United States tumbled below 10 million in February, the lowest level in nearly two years.
Christian News
Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and his two sons among Christians slaughtered in Plateau state
Radicalized Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic militants are continuing their reign of terror in Nigeria, slaughtering a pastor and his two sons, and six other Christians in Plateau state in recent weeks, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Faith-based movie about Abraham and Isaac places third at weekend box office
A new faith-based movie based on Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac placed third at the US box office at the weekend, BN News reports. Titled His Only Son, the film was produced by Angel Studios, the streaming platform which also produced The Chosen series.