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Around the World
Islamic Militants Escape From Syria Prison After Earthquake
At least 20 suspected militants of the Islamic State (IS) group remained missing Tuesday after they escaped from a prison in Syria damaged by the region’s worst earthquakes in recent history, officials said.
Peru Landslides Kill Over Dozen After Political Turmoil
As the world rushed to help Turkey and Syria cope with their worst tremors in over a century, the death toll of landslides in Peru rose to at least 15 amid deadly political turmoil.
Newborn Freed In Rubble As Earthquakes Syria, Turkey Kill Thousands
A newborn baby with her umbilical cord still attached to her dead mother was miraculously pulled alive from rubble in Syria after the deadliest earthquakes in recent history, witnesses said Tuesday.
Russia: NATO Involvement in Ukraine Threatens ‘Unpredictable’ Escalation
Russia's defense minister said on Tuesday that Western arms supplies to Ukraine were effectively dragging NATO into the conflict, warning this could lead to an "unpredictable" escalation.
Iran unveils underground airbase tasked with responding to potential Israeli assault
Iran unveiled what it said was its first underground air force base on Tuesday, with the head of the Islamic Republic’s military saying the site would be among those used to launch a response to any potential strikes by Israel or others.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
CIA director: Current Israeli-Palestinian tensions resemble Second Intifada
The director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency expressed his concern last week that the current period of tensions between Israel and the Palestinians is beginning to resemble the violence of the Second Intifada.
Inside the United States
Biden, Facing Divided Congress, Pleads Republicans To Work With Him In State Of The Union
President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union (SOTU) address on Tuesday night, centering on needing to “finish the job” in the second half of his administration, months after Democrats lost the House.
U.S. trade deficit surges to record high of nearly $950 billion
The U.S. trade deficit rose in 2022 to the largest-ever recorded gap of $948.1 billion as American consumers continue to depend heavily on imports to meet demand, according to data released Tuesday by the Commerce Department.
Christian News
Chinese Church Elder Facing 10 Years Jail Without Bible
Christians say the health of a Chinese church elder, jailed in China since November 2021, has improved, but he may face ten years imprisonment on ‘fraud’ charges.
China Frees Jailed Preacher To Care For Father
A Chinese Christian evangelist jailed for more than half a year on charges linked to his work has returned home to care for his father, who suffers from COVID-19, supporters told Worthy News.
Nepal Releases Jailed Pastor On Bail
A pastor who served a one-year jail sentence in Nepal on charges linked to evangelizing has been released on bail, Worthy News established Monday.
Church anti-abortion organization to pay Planned Parenthood $960,000 in settlement of suit
An organization called The Church at Planned Parenthood has agreed to pay a settlement of $960,00 in legal fees and damages for conducting what it described as "worship services at the gates of Hell'' at a local Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Washington state, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Myanmar: Christian persecution has increased “exponentially” since military coup
The Free Burma Rangers Christian aid organization is warning that the persecution of Christians in Myanmar has “grown exponentially” since the military coup of February 2021 ended the troubled country’s fragile democracy, the WNG.org news outlet reports.
A third of UK adults more interested in Jesus after talking with a Christian, survey shows
A new report shows that while just 6% of adults in the United Kingdom identify as practicing Christians, a third of Britons were interested in learning more about Jesus after talking to a Christian, Evangelical Focus (EF) reported. Titled “Talking Jesus,” the report was released by the UK Evangelical Alliance (EAUK), Alpha, HOPE Together, Luis Palau Association, and Kingsgate Community Church.
Islamic Militants Escape From Syria Prison After Earthquake
At least 20 suspected militants of the Islamic State (IS) group remained missing Tuesday after they escaped from a prison in Syria damaged by the region’s worst earthquakes in recent history, officials said.
Peru Landslides Kill Over Dozen After Political Turmoil
As the world rushed to help Turkey and Syria cope with their worst tremors in over a century, the death toll of landslides in Peru rose to at least 15 amid deadly political turmoil.
Newborn Freed In Rubble As Earthquakes Syria, Turkey Kill Thousands
A newborn baby with her umbilical cord still attached to her dead mother was miraculously pulled alive from rubble in Syria after the deadliest earthquakes in recent history, witnesses said Tuesday.
Russia: NATO Involvement in Ukraine Threatens ‘Unpredictable’ Escalation
Russia's defense minister said on Tuesday that Western arms supplies to Ukraine were effectively dragging NATO into the conflict, warning this could lead to an "unpredictable" escalation.
Iran unveils underground airbase tasked with responding to potential Israeli assault
Iran unveiled what it said was its first underground air force base on Tuesday, with the head of the Islamic Republic’s military saying the site would be among those used to launch a response to any potential strikes by Israel or others.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
CIA director: Current Israeli-Palestinian tensions resemble Second Intifada
The director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency expressed his concern last week that the current period of tensions between Israel and the Palestinians is beginning to resemble the violence of the Second Intifada.
Inside the United States
Biden, Facing Divided Congress, Pleads Republicans To Work With Him In State Of The Union
President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union (SOTU) address on Tuesday night, centering on needing to “finish the job” in the second half of his administration, months after Democrats lost the House.
U.S. trade deficit surges to record high of nearly $950 billion
The U.S. trade deficit rose in 2022 to the largest-ever recorded gap of $948.1 billion as American consumers continue to depend heavily on imports to meet demand, according to data released Tuesday by the Commerce Department.
Christian News
Chinese Church Elder Facing 10 Years Jail Without Bible
Christians say the health of a Chinese church elder, jailed in China since November 2021, has improved, but he may face ten years imprisonment on ‘fraud’ charges.
China Frees Jailed Preacher To Care For Father
A Chinese Christian evangelist jailed for more than half a year on charges linked to his work has returned home to care for his father, who suffers from COVID-19, supporters told Worthy News.
Nepal Releases Jailed Pastor On Bail
A pastor who served a one-year jail sentence in Nepal on charges linked to evangelizing has been released on bail, Worthy News established Monday.
Church anti-abortion organization to pay Planned Parenthood $960,000 in settlement of suit
An organization called The Church at Planned Parenthood has agreed to pay a settlement of $960,00 in legal fees and damages for conducting what it described as "worship services at the gates of Hell'' at a local Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Washington state, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Myanmar: Christian persecution has increased “exponentially” since military coup
The Free Burma Rangers Christian aid organization is warning that the persecution of Christians in Myanmar has “grown exponentially” since the military coup of February 2021 ended the troubled country’s fragile democracy, the WNG.org news outlet reports.
A third of UK adults more interested in Jesus after talking with a Christian, survey shows
A new report shows that while just 6% of adults in the United Kingdom identify as practicing Christians, a third of Britons were interested in learning more about Jesus after talking to a Christian, Evangelical Focus (EF) reported. Titled “Talking Jesus,” the report was released by the UK Evangelical Alliance (EAUK), Alpha, HOPE Together, Luis Palau Association, and Kingsgate Community Church.
Around the World
UN Chief Warns Ukraine-Russia Conflict May Push World Into ‘Wider War’
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned nations Monday that he fears the likelihood of further escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict means the world is heading toward a "wider war."
Hungary Rejects Being Most Corrupt EU Nation
The Hungarian government has condemned a report which claims that Hungary replaces Bulgaria as the European Union’s most corrupt member state.
Turkey, Syria Earthquake Kills Thousands
At least some 4,000 people were killed Monday in southeastern Turkey and neighboring Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful quakes to hit the region in at least a century.
Iran Pardons Thousands Of Prisoners
Iran's supreme leader on Sunday pardoned "tens of thousands" of prisoners, including some detained in recent anti-government protests, but many inmates still face execution.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF kills terrorists in overnight raid near Jericho
Israeli forces killed a number of terrorists during a raid near the city of Jericho on Monday aimed at capturing suspected Hamas perpetrators of a recent terrorist attack in the area, according to a statement from the Israeli military.
Inside the United States
Marines continue fight with DOD over vaccine mandate even though it was ended
Several members of the U.S. Marines are still fighting the U.S. Department of Defense in a lawsuit they filed over its August 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
National security adviser says U.S. wants to ‘exploit what we recover’ from Chinese spy balloon
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday said officials plan on salvaging the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down Saturday over the Atlantic Ocean to "exploit what we recover and learn even more."
Idaho: Satanists protest against bill to criminalize bodily mutilation of children and teens
A group of Satanists has announced plans to hold a public protest against an Idaho bill that would criminalize the chemical castration and bodily mutilation of children and teens in the name of gender affirmation, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Christian News
Ukraine: Russian troops target Evangelical buildings in hundreds of attacks on religious sites
The Kyiv-based Institute for Religious Freedom (IRF) has reported that Russian forces have caused “immense destruction” in attacking hundreds of religious buildings in Ukraine, with a grossly disproportionate emphasis on properties belonging to Ukrainian evangelical Christians, Christianity Today (CT) reports.
UK: Pro-life activist arrested for silent prayer inside buffer zone is left in legal limbo
A UK pro-life activist who was arrested for allegedly praying silently within an abortion clinic buffer zone has been left in a state of “significant uncertainty” after Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service dropped its charge against her but said the indictment may yet be reinstated, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Cash-Strapped Russia Fines Evangelical Christians
Evangelical Christians in Russia were forced to pay a "tax on faithfulness" in 2022, which will likely increase this year as part of a government crackdown on non-Orthodox faiths, rights investigators tell Worthy News.
Transgender Church of England vicar wants to “normalize” gender fluidity for children
A Church of England transgender vicar has stated they go into UK schools to help “normalize” queerness and gender fluidity among children. Rev. Bingo Allison, a Church of England vicar in the Diocese of Liverpool who identifies as gender-queer, made their statement during an interview with the Liverpool Echo news outlet.
UN Chief Warns Ukraine-Russia Conflict May Push World Into ‘Wider War’
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned nations Monday that he fears the likelihood of further escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict means the world is heading toward a "wider war."
Hungary Rejects Being Most Corrupt EU Nation
The Hungarian government has condemned a report which claims that Hungary replaces Bulgaria as the European Union’s most corrupt member state.
Turkey, Syria Earthquake Kills Thousands
At least some 4,000 people were killed Monday in southeastern Turkey and neighboring Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful quakes to hit the region in at least a century.
Iran Pardons Thousands Of Prisoners
Iran's supreme leader on Sunday pardoned "tens of thousands" of prisoners, including some detained in recent anti-government protests, but many inmates still face execution.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF kills terrorists in overnight raid near Jericho
Israeli forces killed a number of terrorists during a raid near the city of Jericho on Monday aimed at capturing suspected Hamas perpetrators of a recent terrorist attack in the area, according to a statement from the Israeli military.
Inside the United States
Marines continue fight with DOD over vaccine mandate even though it was ended
Several members of the U.S. Marines are still fighting the U.S. Department of Defense in a lawsuit they filed over its August 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
National security adviser says U.S. wants to ‘exploit what we recover’ from Chinese spy balloon
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday said officials plan on salvaging the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down Saturday over the Atlantic Ocean to "exploit what we recover and learn even more."
Idaho: Satanists protest against bill to criminalize bodily mutilation of children and teens
A group of Satanists has announced plans to hold a public protest against an Idaho bill that would criminalize the chemical castration and bodily mutilation of children and teens in the name of gender affirmation, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Christian News
Ukraine: Russian troops target Evangelical buildings in hundreds of attacks on religious sites
The Kyiv-based Institute for Religious Freedom (IRF) has reported that Russian forces have caused “immense destruction” in attacking hundreds of religious buildings in Ukraine, with a grossly disproportionate emphasis on properties belonging to Ukrainian evangelical Christians, Christianity Today (CT) reports.
UK: Pro-life activist arrested for silent prayer inside buffer zone is left in legal limbo
A UK pro-life activist who was arrested for allegedly praying silently within an abortion clinic buffer zone has been left in a state of “significant uncertainty” after Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service dropped its charge against her but said the indictment may yet be reinstated, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Cash-Strapped Russia Fines Evangelical Christians
Evangelical Christians in Russia were forced to pay a "tax on faithfulness" in 2022, which will likely increase this year as part of a government crackdown on non-Orthodox faiths, rights investigators tell Worthy News.
Transgender Church of England vicar wants to “normalize” gender fluidity for children
A Church of England transgender vicar has stated they go into UK schools to help “normalize” queerness and gender fluidity among children. Rev. Bingo Allison, a Church of England vicar in the Diocese of Liverpool who identifies as gender-queer, made their statement during an interview with the Liverpool Echo news outlet.
Around the World
Iran acknowledges ‘tens of thousands’ detained in protests
Iran‘s supreme leader on Sunday reportedly ordered an amnesty or reduction in prison sentences for “tens of thousands” of people detained amid nationwide anti-government protests shaking the country, acknowledging for the first time the scale of the crackdown.
China Threatens Action After US Shoots Down Chinese ‘Spy Balloon’
U.S.-Sino tensions are rising, with China’s government threatening to retaliate after the United States shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon that flew across the nation for days, including over sensitive American nuclear sites.
Putin: ‘Invasion Of Ukraine Like Fighting Nazi Germany’
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Thursday that he views the invasion of Ukraine as a fight against Nazi Germany. He spoke as European Union leaders gathered in Kyiv for their largest summit in Ukraine so far.
Europe Court Blames Hungary For Syrian Death (Worthy News Feature)
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Thursday that Hungary is responsible for the death of a young Syrian who drowned at the Hungarian-Serbian border where 150,000 migrants were “pushed back” last year by Hungarian forces, officials told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Anti-government protests continue for fifth week, over 60,000 Israelis demonstrate across the country
Crowds gathered for a fifth week in cities all over Israel to protest the government’s proposed judicial reforms.
Europe is closer to alignment with Israel on Iran, Netanyahu says
Europe is closer to alignment with Israel when it comes to combating Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his government on Sunday morning after he returned from a meeting in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Inside the United States
House bill rescinding $71B for 87k IRS agents stalled in Senate after nearly 4 weeks without vote
A House-passed bill rescinding $71.5 billion for the hiring of up to 87,000 IRS agents has languished in the Democrat-led Senate for nearly four weeks without a vote.
Chinese Balloon Shot Down Over US After Pressure
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Saturday that he ordered the American military to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the United States following mounting pressure.
Biden Refuses To Shoot Down China Spy Balloon Over US
U.S. President Joe Biden refused Thursday to order a military strike against a massive spy balloon believed to be from China flying over the continental United States, officials acknowledged.
Iran acknowledges ‘tens of thousands’ detained in protests
Iran‘s supreme leader on Sunday reportedly ordered an amnesty or reduction in prison sentences for “tens of thousands” of people detained amid nationwide anti-government protests shaking the country, acknowledging for the first time the scale of the crackdown.
China Threatens Action After US Shoots Down Chinese ‘Spy Balloon’
U.S.-Sino tensions are rising, with China’s government threatening to retaliate after the United States shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon that flew across the nation for days, including over sensitive American nuclear sites.
Putin: ‘Invasion Of Ukraine Like Fighting Nazi Germany’
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Thursday that he views the invasion of Ukraine as a fight against Nazi Germany. He spoke as European Union leaders gathered in Kyiv for their largest summit in Ukraine so far.
Europe Court Blames Hungary For Syrian Death (Worthy News Feature)
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Thursday that Hungary is responsible for the death of a young Syrian who drowned at the Hungarian-Serbian border where 150,000 migrants were “pushed back” last year by Hungarian forces, officials told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Anti-government protests continue for fifth week, over 60,000 Israelis demonstrate across the country
Crowds gathered for a fifth week in cities all over Israel to protest the government’s proposed judicial reforms.
Europe is closer to alignment with Israel on Iran, Netanyahu says
Europe is closer to alignment with Israel when it comes to combating Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his government on Sunday morning after he returned from a meeting in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Inside the United States
House bill rescinding $71B for 87k IRS agents stalled in Senate after nearly 4 weeks without vote
A House-passed bill rescinding $71.5 billion for the hiring of up to 87,000 IRS agents has languished in the Democrat-led Senate for nearly four weeks without a vote.
Chinese Balloon Shot Down Over US After Pressure
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Saturday that he ordered the American military to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the United States following mounting pressure.
Biden Refuses To Shoot Down China Spy Balloon Over US
U.S. President Joe Biden refused Thursday to order a military strike against a massive spy balloon believed to be from China flying over the continental United States, officials acknowledged.