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Around the World
President Biden Visiting War-Torn Ukraine Pledged More Military Aid
Air raid sirens wailed as U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv, his first visit to wartorn Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last year.
Again Powerful Earthquake In Turkish-Syrian Border Area
A powerful earthquake has hit the Turkish-Syrian border area, where people are still recovering from this month’s tremors that killed at least tens of thousands of people, Worthy News monitored.
Kosovo Has 15th Independence Anniversary Amid Tensions
Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, has launched festivities for the 15th anniversary of its independence from neighboring Serbia amid rising ethnic tensions.
Iran: Protests erupt for first time in weeks
Protesters marched in several Iranian cities in the most widespread demonstrations in recent weeks, online videos appeared to show.
China Considers Sending Weapons to Russia Further Escalating Tensions
China is considering giving weapons and ammunition for the Ukraine war to Russia, although it is responsible for war crimes, the United States said.
Bulgaria: ‘18 Found Dead In Truck; 7 Arrested’
Authorities say seven people were detained after police found 18 migrants dead, including a child, in an abandoned truck near Bulgaria’s capital Sofia.
Men Pulled Out Alive 11 Days After Quakes In Miracle Rescue
Rescue workers in Turkey have pulled at least three men from the rubble, more than 11 days after they were trapped when a string of massive earthquakes hit the country and neighboring Syria, officials say.|
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel hits back at UN Security Council for denouncing West Bank settlement activity
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called a UN Security Council statement denouncing Israeli West Bank settlement activity "one-sided" and criticized the United States for supporting it.
Israel, Saudi Arabia increase talks amid concerns over Iran
Israel and Saudi Arabia are holding talks to increase their military and intelligence cooperation over concerns about Iranian aggression in the region, according to a Bloomberg report, which notes that the United States is backing the efforts.
UNSC: Israeli housing plans ‘imperiling’ two-state solution
The United Nations Security Council issued a non-binding presidential statement on Monday condemning Israeli housing plans in Judea and Samaria.
Israel attacks Iranian targets in Syria as shadow war heats up between the two adversaries: report
Israel’s military reportedly launched an air strike Sunday in a Damascus neighborhood near an Iranian military installation – the latest attack in the Jewish state’s "shadow war" against Iran.
Inside the United States
Coast-to-coast winter storm to blast millions with threats of blizzard
A significant and disruptive winter storm will impact millions of Americans from coast-to-coast this week, with heavy snow, blizzard conditions, significant icing, flooding and severe weather all being possible.
James O’Keefe ousted from Project Veritas after power struggle with board
An emotional James O’Keefe said Monday that he has left Project Veritas, the undercover journalism outfit he founded and led for 13 years, after being effectively forced out by the board of directors amid behind-the-scenes strife.
Brain implant startup backed by Bezos and Gates is testing mind-controlled computing on humans
In a Brooklyn lab stuffed with 3D printers and a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are working on technology designed to transform daily life for people with paralysis.
Christian News
20,000 Join Asbury Revival in Weekend Explosion, but Outpouring Will Now Be Moved Off Campus
After a weekend of massive crowds at the Asbury University revival, a big change is coming that will permanently take the revival off campus.
Six Egyptian Coptic Christians released by kidnappers in Libya
Egypt’s foreign ministry announced Friday that six Coptic Egyptian Christian men who were kidnapped by a criminal gang in Libya earlier this month have been released, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Asbury University revival moving to new sites to accommodate people arriving from around the world
Asbury University, which has been the site of continual worship and prayer on campus for weeks and drawing tens of thousands of people to experience what God is doing, will move its non-stop prayer services off-campus due to concerns about overcrowding in the small town.
Pakistan: Two Christian farmers murdered by Islamists, “there are almost constant attacks against individuals”
Two Christian farmers in Pakistan were recently murdered by Islamists who attacked them in separate incidents in January and February, respectively, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.
President Biden Visiting War-Torn Ukraine Pledged More Military Aid
Air raid sirens wailed as U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv, his first visit to wartorn Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last year.
Again Powerful Earthquake In Turkish-Syrian Border Area
A powerful earthquake has hit the Turkish-Syrian border area, where people are still recovering from this month’s tremors that killed at least tens of thousands of people, Worthy News monitored.
Kosovo Has 15th Independence Anniversary Amid Tensions
Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, has launched festivities for the 15th anniversary of its independence from neighboring Serbia amid rising ethnic tensions.
Iran: Protests erupt for first time in weeks
Protesters marched in several Iranian cities in the most widespread demonstrations in recent weeks, online videos appeared to show.
China Considers Sending Weapons to Russia Further Escalating Tensions
China is considering giving weapons and ammunition for the Ukraine war to Russia, although it is responsible for war crimes, the United States said.
Bulgaria: ‘18 Found Dead In Truck; 7 Arrested’
Authorities say seven people were detained after police found 18 migrants dead, including a child, in an abandoned truck near Bulgaria’s capital Sofia.
Men Pulled Out Alive 11 Days After Quakes In Miracle Rescue
Rescue workers in Turkey have pulled at least three men from the rubble, more than 11 days after they were trapped when a string of massive earthquakes hit the country and neighboring Syria, officials say.|
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel hits back at UN Security Council for denouncing West Bank settlement activity
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called a UN Security Council statement denouncing Israeli West Bank settlement activity "one-sided" and criticized the United States for supporting it.
Israel, Saudi Arabia increase talks amid concerns over Iran
Israel and Saudi Arabia are holding talks to increase their military and intelligence cooperation over concerns about Iranian aggression in the region, according to a Bloomberg report, which notes that the United States is backing the efforts.
UNSC: Israeli housing plans ‘imperiling’ two-state solution
The United Nations Security Council issued a non-binding presidential statement on Monday condemning Israeli housing plans in Judea and Samaria.
Israel attacks Iranian targets in Syria as shadow war heats up between the two adversaries: report
Israel’s military reportedly launched an air strike Sunday in a Damascus neighborhood near an Iranian military installation – the latest attack in the Jewish state’s "shadow war" against Iran.
Inside the United States
Coast-to-coast winter storm to blast millions with threats of blizzard
A significant and disruptive winter storm will impact millions of Americans from coast-to-coast this week, with heavy snow, blizzard conditions, significant icing, flooding and severe weather all being possible.
James O’Keefe ousted from Project Veritas after power struggle with board
An emotional James O’Keefe said Monday that he has left Project Veritas, the undercover journalism outfit he founded and led for 13 years, after being effectively forced out by the board of directors amid behind-the-scenes strife.
Brain implant startup backed by Bezos and Gates is testing mind-controlled computing on humans
In a Brooklyn lab stuffed with 3D printers and a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are working on technology designed to transform daily life for people with paralysis.
Christian News
20,000 Join Asbury Revival in Weekend Explosion, but Outpouring Will Now Be Moved Off Campus
After a weekend of massive crowds at the Asbury University revival, a big change is coming that will permanently take the revival off campus.
Six Egyptian Coptic Christians released by kidnappers in Libya
Egypt’s foreign ministry announced Friday that six Coptic Egyptian Christian men who were kidnapped by a criminal gang in Libya earlier this month have been released, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Asbury University revival moving to new sites to accommodate people arriving from around the world
Asbury University, which has been the site of continual worship and prayer on campus for weeks and drawing tens of thousands of people to experience what God is doing, will move its non-stop prayer services off-campus due to concerns about overcrowding in the small town.
Pakistan: Two Christian farmers murdered by Islamists, “there are almost constant attacks against individuals”
Two Christian farmers in Pakistan were recently murdered by Islamists who attacked them in separate incidents in January and February, respectively, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.
Around the World
Immunity from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds
Immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness, according to research published Thursday in The Lancet — protection, experts say, that’s on par with what’s provided through two doses of an mRNA vaccine.
Finland reverses course, prepares to join NATO without Sweden
Finland is now ready to drop plans for a partnered NATO entry with Sweden as Helsinki is unwilling to stay out of the military alliance for longer than necessary.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after US conducts military drills with South Korea, Japan: ‘firing range’
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off the country's east coast on Monday morning, one day after the U.S. held joint military drills with South Korea and Japan.
Iran’s uranium processing has almost reached nuclear weapons-grade purity: inspectors
International atomic inspectors last week discovered that Iran has accumulated uranium enriched to levels just shy of what is needed for a nuclear weapon, according to a new report.
Iran’s new underground air base seen preparing to host advanced Russian fighter jets
An analysis of images from a newly revealed underground air force base in Iran named “Eagle 44” reveals that the site is likely being prepared to host advanced Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, The New York Times reported Saturday.
Protestors Storm Suriname Parliament, 20 Injured
Scores of people have been detained in Suriname after demonstrators stormed the parliament building amid bloody anti-government protests in the smallest independent country on the South American continent, Worthy News monitored.
Arab Emirates ‘Uniting’ World Religions In Complex
The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated a massive complex to unite the world’s religions in the desert state. Backed by the Vatican, the Abrahamic Family House contains a mosque, synagogue, and church in the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi.
British Ex-Embassy Guard Jailed For Spying For Russia
A British court has sentenced a former security guard at Britain’s embassy in Berlin to more than 13 years imprisonment for spying for Russia.
Hungary To Aid Quake-Hit Syrian Church After Death of Priest
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose government supports persecuted Christians, says he wants to help to rebuild efforts by Syria’s Melkite Greek Catholics after at least one of its priests died in last week’s earthquakes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US, France, Germany, Italy, UK Condemn Israel’s Legalization of Outposts
Five foreign ministers wrote in a joint statement on Tuesday that they oppose Israel’s security cabinet approving legalization of nine outposts in the West Bank and the construction of nearly 10,000 housing settlement units.
Alleged Israeli airstrike hits Iranian proxy targets in Syria’s Damascus
On the face of it, this alleged Israeli strike in Syria is similar to previous ones attributed to Israel. But there are some notable differences. To begin with, the number of casualties.
Arab rioters in Jerusalem burn tires, block major roads
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced a crackdown on unrest in eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods and warned that Israel will not acquiesce to terrorists’ demands, after rioters in the area caused disturbances early Sunday morning.
Inside the United States
U.S. Police Detain Man After Mississippi Mass Shooting
A 52-year-old man remained in custody after allegedly going on a shooting rampage in a rural area of the U.S. state of Mississippi, killing six people, including his ex-wife.
Prayers As Former President Carter Enters Hospice Care
Christians in his native U.S. state of Georgia and elsewhere prayed as ailing former President Jimmy Carter entered into hospice care at home, opting to end more medical interventions.
Angry Biden Leaves Press Meeting Over China
U.S. President Joe Biden, trying to laugh off his anger, left a press meeting Thursday after being asked if his ability to deal with China was “compromised” by his family’s business interests.
Christian News
Iran Releases Another Jailed Christian Convert After Pressure
Iran has released another Christian convert from its notorious prison, just days after another jailed Christian was freed, Christians said Thursday.
India Police Stop Church Burning
Police in central India have detained three suspected Hindu militants to end the burning of several church buildings in the region, Christians said Thursday.
Worthy Insights
‘Male,’ ‘female’ should be replaced with ‘sperm-producing,’ ‘egg-producing’ to be ‘inclusive,’ scientists say
Researchers from the United States and Canada suggested that scientists should stop using "harmful" terminology and instead adopt more "inclusive and precise" language, including replacing terms such as "male" and "female" with "sperm-producing" and "egg-producing," the New York Post reported.
Immunity from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds
Immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness, according to research published Thursday in The Lancet — protection, experts say, that’s on par with what’s provided through two doses of an mRNA vaccine.
Finland reverses course, prepares to join NATO without Sweden
Finland is now ready to drop plans for a partnered NATO entry with Sweden as Helsinki is unwilling to stay out of the military alliance for longer than necessary.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after US conducts military drills with South Korea, Japan: ‘firing range’
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off the country's east coast on Monday morning, one day after the U.S. held joint military drills with South Korea and Japan.
Iran’s uranium processing has almost reached nuclear weapons-grade purity: inspectors
International atomic inspectors last week discovered that Iran has accumulated uranium enriched to levels just shy of what is needed for a nuclear weapon, according to a new report.
Iran’s new underground air base seen preparing to host advanced Russian fighter jets
An analysis of images from a newly revealed underground air force base in Iran named “Eagle 44” reveals that the site is likely being prepared to host advanced Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, The New York Times reported Saturday.
Protestors Storm Suriname Parliament, 20 Injured
Scores of people have been detained in Suriname after demonstrators stormed the parliament building amid bloody anti-government protests in the smallest independent country on the South American continent, Worthy News monitored.
Arab Emirates ‘Uniting’ World Religions In Complex
The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated a massive complex to unite the world’s religions in the desert state. Backed by the Vatican, the Abrahamic Family House contains a mosque, synagogue, and church in the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi.
British Ex-Embassy Guard Jailed For Spying For Russia
A British court has sentenced a former security guard at Britain’s embassy in Berlin to more than 13 years imprisonment for spying for Russia.
Hungary To Aid Quake-Hit Syrian Church After Death of Priest
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose government supports persecuted Christians, says he wants to help to rebuild efforts by Syria’s Melkite Greek Catholics after at least one of its priests died in last week’s earthquakes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US, France, Germany, Italy, UK Condemn Israel’s Legalization of Outposts
Five foreign ministers wrote in a joint statement on Tuesday that they oppose Israel’s security cabinet approving legalization of nine outposts in the West Bank and the construction of nearly 10,000 housing settlement units.
Alleged Israeli airstrike hits Iranian proxy targets in Syria’s Damascus
On the face of it, this alleged Israeli strike in Syria is similar to previous ones attributed to Israel. But there are some notable differences. To begin with, the number of casualties.
Arab rioters in Jerusalem burn tires, block major roads
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced a crackdown on unrest in eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods and warned that Israel will not acquiesce to terrorists’ demands, after rioters in the area caused disturbances early Sunday morning.
Inside the United States
U.S. Police Detain Man After Mississippi Mass Shooting
A 52-year-old man remained in custody after allegedly going on a shooting rampage in a rural area of the U.S. state of Mississippi, killing six people, including his ex-wife.
Prayers As Former President Carter Enters Hospice Care
Christians in his native U.S. state of Georgia and elsewhere prayed as ailing former President Jimmy Carter entered into hospice care at home, opting to end more medical interventions.
Angry Biden Leaves Press Meeting Over China
U.S. President Joe Biden, trying to laugh off his anger, left a press meeting Thursday after being asked if his ability to deal with China was “compromised” by his family’s business interests.
Christian News
Iran Releases Another Jailed Christian Convert After Pressure
Iran has released another Christian convert from its notorious prison, just days after another jailed Christian was freed, Christians said Thursday.
India Police Stop Church Burning
Police in central India have detained three suspected Hindu militants to end the burning of several church buildings in the region, Christians said Thursday.
Worthy Insights
‘Male,’ ‘female’ should be replaced with ‘sperm-producing,’ ‘egg-producing’ to be ‘inclusive,’ scientists say
Researchers from the United States and Canada suggested that scientists should stop using "harmful" terminology and instead adopt more "inclusive and precise" language, including replacing terms such as "male" and "female" with "sperm-producing" and "egg-producing," the New York Post reported.
Around the World
Kenya Holds First National Day of Prayer to Ask for Divine Help to End Crippling Drought: ‘We Now Need God’
In response to the ongoing drought in his country, the president of Kenya called for a national day of prayer Tuesday.
UN Report: Al-Qaeda’s New ‘De Facto and Uncontested’ Leader is Based in Iran
A U.N. Security Council report has identified an Iran-based senior al-Qaeda fugitive from U.S. justice as the “de facto and uncontested” new leader of the terrorist group.
Russian journalist imprisoned for speaking against invasion
Russian journalist and mother of two young children Maria Ponomarenko has been sentenced to six years imprisonment in Russia for criticizing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and highlighting the deadly military attack on hundreds of civilians sheltering in a Ukrainian theater last year, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reports.
United States shoots down Iranian-made drone spying on US base in Syria
The United States military on Monday shot down an Iranian-made drone it said was spying on a strategic US army base in northeast Syria, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Moldova: ‘Russia Seeks Overthrow Government’
Moldova’s president says Russia is plotting to overthrow the country’s pro-European Union government after a Russian missile violated the country’s airspace.
Dutch Town Thanks God For Rescue After Boat Sinks
The mayor of the Dutch fishing town of Urk has publicly thanked God for the rescue of a four-person Dutch crew after their boat sank off the coast of Britain.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, US signal unprecedented cooperation in military preparations against Iran
On Jan. 26, the historic five-day joint Israeli-American military exercise called “Juniper Oak” came to an end. The exercise saw unprecedented levels of cooperation between the U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for the Middle East, and the Israel Defense Forces.
Israel Embassy Reopening In Kyiv Despite Massive Russian Attacks
Israel’s minister of foreign affairs said in Kyiv on Thursday that Israel’s embassy was resuming full operations in the Ukrainian capital, despite massive Russian attacks.
Inside the United States
US credit card debt hit a record high as inflation leaves consumers financially stressed
Americans are relying on credit cards more than ever. But as prices remain stubbornly high, they're also having trouble making payments on time.
Biden Under Pressure Over Ohio Toxic Disaster
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration faces another headache dossier as anxious residents in the small Ohio state town of East Palestine seek answers after a train with toxic chemicals derailed some two weeks ago.
Christian News
Six Egypt Christians Abducted In Libya
There was concern Thursday about the plight of six Egyptian Christians abducted in Libya after previous killings of Christian believers there.
US Secret Service “Threatens” Pastor Over Chinese Embassy Protest
A U.S. Pastor known for religious rights rallies was nearly detained by U.S. Secret Service personnel after Chinese embassy staff objected to his protest, Worthy News learned Thursday.
Missionaries: ‘Ukraine War Has Orphans Crisis’
A U.S. Christian mission group warned Thursday of a significant orphans crisis due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Laos: Families driven out of their Buddhist village for conversion to Christianity
Over a dozen families and their pastor have been driven from their homes in a majority-Buddhist village in Laos because they have converted to Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
‘The Spirit of God Is Moving’: Revival at Second College Passes 70 Hours of ‘Salvation, Deliverance, Healing’
As the historic revival at Asbury University stretches into its eighth day, a Tennessee pastor said the Holy Spirit has also been moving in a big way on another college campus.
Sudan: Christian pastor in hiding from Muslim extremist relatives, “I am not safe”
A Christian pastor in western Sudan has had to leave his home and go into hiding to escape arrest or abduction by his Muslim extremist relatives who accuse him of apostasy, Morning Star News reports.
Cedarville University experiencing ‘outpouring of the Lord’ in campus revival
A Christian university in Ohio is seeing spontaneous prayer and worship among its student body days after a revival began at Asbury University in Kentucky.
Kenya Holds First National Day of Prayer to Ask for Divine Help to End Crippling Drought: ‘We Now Need God’
In response to the ongoing drought in his country, the president of Kenya called for a national day of prayer Tuesday.
UN Report: Al-Qaeda’s New ‘De Facto and Uncontested’ Leader is Based in Iran
A U.N. Security Council report has identified an Iran-based senior al-Qaeda fugitive from U.S. justice as the “de facto and uncontested” new leader of the terrorist group.
Russian journalist imprisoned for speaking against invasion
Russian journalist and mother of two young children Maria Ponomarenko has been sentenced to six years imprisonment in Russia for criticizing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and highlighting the deadly military attack on hundreds of civilians sheltering in a Ukrainian theater last year, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reports.
United States shoots down Iranian-made drone spying on US base in Syria
The United States military on Monday shot down an Iranian-made drone it said was spying on a strategic US army base in northeast Syria, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Moldova: ‘Russia Seeks Overthrow Government’
Moldova’s president says Russia is plotting to overthrow the country’s pro-European Union government after a Russian missile violated the country’s airspace.
Dutch Town Thanks God For Rescue After Boat Sinks
The mayor of the Dutch fishing town of Urk has publicly thanked God for the rescue of a four-person Dutch crew after their boat sank off the coast of Britain.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, US signal unprecedented cooperation in military preparations against Iran
On Jan. 26, the historic five-day joint Israeli-American military exercise called “Juniper Oak” came to an end. The exercise saw unprecedented levels of cooperation between the U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for the Middle East, and the Israel Defense Forces.
Israel Embassy Reopening In Kyiv Despite Massive Russian Attacks
Israel’s minister of foreign affairs said in Kyiv on Thursday that Israel’s embassy was resuming full operations in the Ukrainian capital, despite massive Russian attacks.
Inside the United States
US credit card debt hit a record high as inflation leaves consumers financially stressed
Americans are relying on credit cards more than ever. But as prices remain stubbornly high, they're also having trouble making payments on time.
Biden Under Pressure Over Ohio Toxic Disaster
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration faces another headache dossier as anxious residents in the small Ohio state town of East Palestine seek answers after a train with toxic chemicals derailed some two weeks ago.
Christian News
Six Egypt Christians Abducted In Libya
There was concern Thursday about the plight of six Egyptian Christians abducted in Libya after previous killings of Christian believers there.
US Secret Service “Threatens” Pastor Over Chinese Embassy Protest
A U.S. Pastor known for religious rights rallies was nearly detained by U.S. Secret Service personnel after Chinese embassy staff objected to his protest, Worthy News learned Thursday.
Missionaries: ‘Ukraine War Has Orphans Crisis’
A U.S. Christian mission group warned Thursday of a significant orphans crisis due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Laos: Families driven out of their Buddhist village for conversion to Christianity
Over a dozen families and their pastor have been driven from their homes in a majority-Buddhist village in Laos because they have converted to Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
‘The Spirit of God Is Moving’: Revival at Second College Passes 70 Hours of ‘Salvation, Deliverance, Healing’
As the historic revival at Asbury University stretches into its eighth day, a Tennessee pastor said the Holy Spirit has also been moving in a big way on another college campus.
Sudan: Christian pastor in hiding from Muslim extremist relatives, “I am not safe”
A Christian pastor in western Sudan has had to leave his home and go into hiding to escape arrest or abduction by his Muslim extremist relatives who accuse him of apostasy, Morning Star News reports.
Cedarville University experiencing ‘outpouring of the Lord’ in campus revival
A Christian university in Ohio is seeing spontaneous prayer and worship among its student body days after a revival began at Asbury University in Kentucky.