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Around the World
Hungary Condemns Ukraine’s ‘Crackdown’ On Ethnic Hungarians
Hungary has condemned what it views as Ukraine’s ill-treatment of minority ethnic Hungarians, many of whom are Christians.
90th Anniversary Of Hitler’s Rise To Power Raises Questions About Future (Worthy News Analysis)
Germany realized Monday that precisely 90 years ago, Adolf Hitler rose to become Reich chancellor and eventually changed world history with the war and its Holocaust killing millions.
Russia may end nuclear arms control treaty with US, official says
In an apparent warning to the Biden administration over US military support for Ukraine, Russia’s deputy foreign minister has announced Moscow may not renew the post-Cold War New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States after its expiry in 2026, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threatens Israel over drone attack on weapons facility
Iran’s Islamic extremist regime on Monday threatened revenge against Israel if investigators confirm Israeli involvement in Saturday’s drone attack on a weapons facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
White House: Health Emergency for COVID Is Out. Health Emergency for Abortion Is In.
President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the COVID public health emergency just as his administration weighs a new health emergency for abortion access.
Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns
Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation that would let citizens carry a concealed gun without having to get a government-issued permit.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christian orphanage director finally acquitted of abduction/forgery charges
The Christian founder of an orphanage in Nigeria’s Kano state has finally been acquitted of abduction and forgery after spending two years in jail pending trial, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Beloved pastor slaughtered by suspected Islamic State terrorists in Adamawa, “he fought a good fight”
Christian communities in Nigeria’s Adamawa state are deeply mourning the loss of Pastor Jerry Hinjari of Christ Nation International, who was murdered by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Thursday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The slaughter of tens of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic terrorists has gone unchecked by the Nigerian government and the international community for many years now.
Worthy Watch
Bill That Would Put Major Pro-God Message on Every School Building in State Is Only Steps Away from Becoming Law
Public schools in West Virginia soon will display the phrase “In God We Trust” in every building if a bill passed by the state Senate on Monday becomes law.
Worthy Insights
It’s Time for the Scientific Community to Admit We Were Wrong About COVID and It Cost Lives
As a medical student and researcher, I staunchly supported the efforts of the public health authorities when it came to COVID-19. I believed that the authorities responded to the largest public health crisis of our lives with compassion, diligence, and scientific expertise. I was with them when they called for lockdowns, vaccines, and boosters.
Top Expert Sounds the Alarm, Calls for Immediate Suspension of All mRNA Vaccines
Retsef Levi, an expert in risk management relating to the health field, is calling for the immediate suspension of all COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines.
Hungary Condemns Ukraine’s ‘Crackdown’ On Ethnic Hungarians
Hungary has condemned what it views as Ukraine’s ill-treatment of minority ethnic Hungarians, many of whom are Christians.
90th Anniversary Of Hitler’s Rise To Power Raises Questions About Future (Worthy News Analysis)
Germany realized Monday that precisely 90 years ago, Adolf Hitler rose to become Reich chancellor and eventually changed world history with the war and its Holocaust killing millions.
Russia may end nuclear arms control treaty with US, official says
In an apparent warning to the Biden administration over US military support for Ukraine, Russia’s deputy foreign minister has announced Moscow may not renew the post-Cold War New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States after its expiry in 2026, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threatens Israel over drone attack on weapons facility
Iran’s Islamic extremist regime on Monday threatened revenge against Israel if investigators confirm Israeli involvement in Saturday’s drone attack on a weapons facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
White House: Health Emergency for COVID Is Out. Health Emergency for Abortion Is In.
President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the COVID public health emergency just as his administration weighs a new health emergency for abortion access.
Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns
Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation that would let citizens carry a concealed gun without having to get a government-issued permit.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christian orphanage director finally acquitted of abduction/forgery charges
The Christian founder of an orphanage in Nigeria’s Kano state has finally been acquitted of abduction and forgery after spending two years in jail pending trial, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Beloved pastor slaughtered by suspected Islamic State terrorists in Adamawa, “he fought a good fight”
Christian communities in Nigeria’s Adamawa state are deeply mourning the loss of Pastor Jerry Hinjari of Christ Nation International, who was murdered by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Thursday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The slaughter of tens of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic terrorists has gone unchecked by the Nigerian government and the international community for many years now.
Worthy Watch
Bill That Would Put Major Pro-God Message on Every School Building in State Is Only Steps Away from Becoming Law
Public schools in West Virginia soon will display the phrase “In God We Trust” in every building if a bill passed by the state Senate on Monday becomes law.
Worthy Insights
It’s Time for the Scientific Community to Admit We Were Wrong About COVID and It Cost Lives
As a medical student and researcher, I staunchly supported the efforts of the public health authorities when it came to COVID-19. I believed that the authorities responded to the largest public health crisis of our lives with compassion, diligence, and scientific expertise. I was with them when they called for lockdowns, vaccines, and boosters.
Top Expert Sounds the Alarm, Calls for Immediate Suspension of All mRNA Vaccines
Retsef Levi, an expert in risk management relating to the health field, is calling for the immediate suspension of all COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines.
Around the World
Pakistan Mosque Bomb Blast Kills Over 60
Authorities say a suspected suicide bomb blast carried out by the Pakistan Taliban group at a mosque in north-western Pakistan killed at least 61 people and injured more than 160 worshipers.
US warns citizens of ‘imminent’ terror threat to synagogues, churches in Istanbul
The United States on Monday warned its citizens in Turkey of a potential “imminent” terror attack against synagogues, churches and diplomatic missions in Istanbul in retaliation for several recent incidents of Quran burnings in Europe.
Chinese vessels and aircraft appear in Taiwanese waters and airspace
Chinese military vessels and aircraft encroached on Taiwanese waters and airspace again, early Monday morning in what has become a daily flexing of power against the island nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In 3rd attack in hours, aircraft said to strike Iranian truck on Syria-Iraq border
Unverified media reports claimed Monday that unidentified aircraft struck a truck near the Syria-Iraq border, hours after a similar strike was reported overnight Sunday and a separate attack in the morning hours.
Mossad behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. officials say
Israel's Mossad appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on an Iranian defense factory in Isfahan's central city, a U.S. official told the New York Times on Sunday.
Major offensive in Judea and Samaria may be necessary in 2023
Large-scale Israeli military operations in Judea and Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank, may become necessary this year following an escalation in Palestinian terrorism in recent days, a former defense official says.
Inside the United States
Facing Drone Strikes, Iran Warns Any U.S. Military Action Means War
In the wake of a drone strike against at least one defense factory in the central city of Isfahan, Iranian officials told Newsweek that any military option pursued by the United States against the Islamic Republic would result in all-out conflict with regionwide ramifications.
DOJ declines to release communication on Biden docs to House Judiciary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday rebuffed a broad request from the House Judiciary Committee to provide further details about the special counsel investigation into the mishandling of documents during President Biden’s time as vice president, saying that doing so would risk releasing information central to the case.
Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt limit increase unless Congress commits to spending cuts
A group of two dozen Senate Republicans have signed a letter vowing to oppose any increase in the nation's debt limit unless Congress agrees to spending cuts to help pay down the national debt.
Pro-Life Dad Acquitted, Federal Jury Rejects Gov’t ‘Intimidation Against Pro-Life People’
Pro-life dad Mark Houck, who was arrested in a terrifying FBI home raid, has been acquitted in federal court. After the verdict was announced, Houck embraced his wife while roughly two dozen supporters in the courtroom wept tears of relief.
7th Memphis Officer Dismissed Over Killing Black Man
The Memphis Police Department said Monday that a 7th police officer had been dismissed over the fatal beating of Black man Tyre Nichols at a traffic stop.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian ministry team murdered by suspected Islamic extremist
A church pastor was among a ministry team of four Christians who were murdered by suspected Islamic extremists in Sudan last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Rights groups have reported worsening conditions for Sudanese believers since the 2021 military coup, which overthrew the transitional government installed after brutal dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted in 2019.
Iran: Christians under increased persecution, but church is growing
Christians in Iran have faced even more intense persecution since the Iranian regime began its violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests that took off last year - but the Iranian church continues to grow, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Thousands of Christians worldwide were murdered for their faith last year, new report shows
At least 5,621 Christians around the world were murdered for their faith last year, a new report by the Open Doors persecution watchdog reveals. Ninety percent of the Christians murdered last were in Nigeria, Open Doors said in its report.
Eritrea: 44 Christians arrested, imprisoned for unknown reasons
A group of forty-four Christians, most of whom are women, have been imprisoned in Eritrea since their arrest for unknown reasons at the beginning of the year, Voice of the Martyrs Canada reports.
Worthy Watch
Moderna Announces Phase 1 Clinical Trials for Heart Failure mRNA Therapy
“We’re very happy to announce this morning a very exciting program in cardiology for chronic heart failure. As you know it’s a massive medical problem around the world,” stated Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna.
Pakistan Mosque Bomb Blast Kills Over 60
Authorities say a suspected suicide bomb blast carried out by the Pakistan Taliban group at a mosque in north-western Pakistan killed at least 61 people and injured more than 160 worshipers.
US warns citizens of ‘imminent’ terror threat to synagogues, churches in Istanbul
The United States on Monday warned its citizens in Turkey of a potential “imminent” terror attack against synagogues, churches and diplomatic missions in Istanbul in retaliation for several recent incidents of Quran burnings in Europe.
Chinese vessels and aircraft appear in Taiwanese waters and airspace
Chinese military vessels and aircraft encroached on Taiwanese waters and airspace again, early Monday morning in what has become a daily flexing of power against the island nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In 3rd attack in hours, aircraft said to strike Iranian truck on Syria-Iraq border
Unverified media reports claimed Monday that unidentified aircraft struck a truck near the Syria-Iraq border, hours after a similar strike was reported overnight Sunday and a separate attack in the morning hours.
Mossad behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. officials say
Israel's Mossad appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on an Iranian defense factory in Isfahan's central city, a U.S. official told the New York Times on Sunday.
Major offensive in Judea and Samaria may be necessary in 2023
Large-scale Israeli military operations in Judea and Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank, may become necessary this year following an escalation in Palestinian terrorism in recent days, a former defense official says.
Inside the United States
Facing Drone Strikes, Iran Warns Any U.S. Military Action Means War
In the wake of a drone strike against at least one defense factory in the central city of Isfahan, Iranian officials told Newsweek that any military option pursued by the United States against the Islamic Republic would result in all-out conflict with regionwide ramifications.
DOJ declines to release communication on Biden docs to House Judiciary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday rebuffed a broad request from the House Judiciary Committee to provide further details about the special counsel investigation into the mishandling of documents during President Biden’s time as vice president, saying that doing so would risk releasing information central to the case.
Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt limit increase unless Congress commits to spending cuts
A group of two dozen Senate Republicans have signed a letter vowing to oppose any increase in the nation's debt limit unless Congress agrees to spending cuts to help pay down the national debt.
Pro-Life Dad Acquitted, Federal Jury Rejects Gov’t ‘Intimidation Against Pro-Life People’
Pro-life dad Mark Houck, who was arrested in a terrifying FBI home raid, has been acquitted in federal court. After the verdict was announced, Houck embraced his wife while roughly two dozen supporters in the courtroom wept tears of relief.
7th Memphis Officer Dismissed Over Killing Black Man
The Memphis Police Department said Monday that a 7th police officer had been dismissed over the fatal beating of Black man Tyre Nichols at a traffic stop.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian ministry team murdered by suspected Islamic extremist
A church pastor was among a ministry team of four Christians who were murdered by suspected Islamic extremists in Sudan last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Rights groups have reported worsening conditions for Sudanese believers since the 2021 military coup, which overthrew the transitional government installed after brutal dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted in 2019.
Iran: Christians under increased persecution, but church is growing
Christians in Iran have faced even more intense persecution since the Iranian regime began its violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests that took off last year - but the Iranian church continues to grow, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Thousands of Christians worldwide were murdered for their faith last year, new report shows
At least 5,621 Christians around the world were murdered for their faith last year, a new report by the Open Doors persecution watchdog reveals. Ninety percent of the Christians murdered last were in Nigeria, Open Doors said in its report.
Eritrea: 44 Christians arrested, imprisoned for unknown reasons
A group of forty-four Christians, most of whom are women, have been imprisoned in Eritrea since their arrest for unknown reasons at the beginning of the year, Voice of the Martyrs Canada reports.
Worthy Watch
Moderna Announces Phase 1 Clinical Trials for Heart Failure mRNA Therapy
“We’re very happy to announce this morning a very exciting program in cardiology for chronic heart failure. As you know it’s a massive medical problem around the world,” stated Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna.
Around the World
Air Force general predicts U.S. will be at war with China in 2025
A four-star Air Force general told officers that he predicts the United States will be at war with China in 2025.
U.S. military operation kills ISIS leader in Somalia
American forces killed a senior leader of the Islamic State during a special operation in Somalia Wednesday night, which also saw several other members of the group killed.
Aircraft said to strike convoy of Iranian militia trucks on Syria-Iraq border
Unidentified aircraft struck a convoy of Iranian trucks at the al-Qaim crossing on the Syria-Iraq border, where frequent Iranian military activity has been reported, Syrian and other Arab media said Sunday night.
Russia Angry Over Ban At Auschwitz Memorial
Russia has condemned the decision to ban a Russian delegation from a ceremony marking the liberation of the former Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp in modern-day Poland.
Ukraine Kills ‘More Than 100 Russians’ In Battle As Some Surrender (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine claims to have killed 109 Russian troops in a one-day battle in its eastern Donetsk, while wounding 188 Russians. News of the casualties, which Moscow has not confirmed, came after at least 11 people died in massive Russian strikes on Ukraine, prompting at least some Russian troops to surrender.
Retired General Pavel Wins Czech Presidential Elections (Worthy News Radio)
Petr Pavel, a retired general who once saved the lives of dozens of French soldiers, has won the runoff round of the Czech Republic's presidential elections, official results showed Saturday. He faced Andrej Babis, a populist billionaire and former prime minister who the government didn't back.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Hits Defense Site In Iran As Quake Kills 3 (Worthy News In-depth)
Israel carried out a drone strike targeting a defense compound in Iran, amid concerns about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, according to several sources familiar with the situation.
Israelis Urged To Carry Weapons After Attacks
Israel's Security Cabinet wants to make it easier for Israelis to carry guns as Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem over the past three days killed and injured several people.
Jerusalem Terror Attack Kills 8, Israel PM Urges Calm
Israel’s prime minister has urged citizens to remain calm after at least eight people were killed and three injured in a terror attack at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem on Friday evening.
Inside the United States
Federal judge blocks California misinformation law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law intended to prevent doctors from spreading COVID-19 misinformation or disinformation to patients, finding that it is “unconstitutionally vague.”
Memphis Disbands Police Unit After Killing Black Man Tyre Nichols
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the U.S. city’s so-called Scorpion unit after five of its officers beat Black man Tyre Nichols, who later died from his injuries.
Protests Across US After Footage Of Tyre Nichols’ Fatal Beating
Protests broke out in the United States late Friday after the city of Memphis released footage of the fatal beatings of a Black man by police at a traffic stop.
Worthy Insights
Pfizer Responds to Undercover Video, Makes a Huge Admission About What It Does with Viruses
Last week, Project Veritas released a stunning video of an undercover reporter’s bar conversation with Jordon Trishton Walker, a 27-year-old man who claimed to be the Director of Research and Development at Pfizer. Walker told the reporter the company was exploring ways to “mutate” COVID viruses through “directed evolution” in order to develop future vaccines.
Twitter Files Exposes Former FBI Agent’s Dirty Trick That Spawned ‘Russian Bot’ Narrative
On Friday, journalist Matt Taibbi once again released another round of the “Twitter Files,” this time revealing the dirty trick that a former FBI agent used to label certain accounts as “Russian bots.”
Air Force general predicts U.S. will be at war with China in 2025
A four-star Air Force general told officers that he predicts the United States will be at war with China in 2025.
U.S. military operation kills ISIS leader in Somalia
American forces killed a senior leader of the Islamic State during a special operation in Somalia Wednesday night, which also saw several other members of the group killed.
Aircraft said to strike convoy of Iranian militia trucks on Syria-Iraq border
Unidentified aircraft struck a convoy of Iranian trucks at the al-Qaim crossing on the Syria-Iraq border, where frequent Iranian military activity has been reported, Syrian and other Arab media said Sunday night.
Russia Angry Over Ban At Auschwitz Memorial
Russia has condemned the decision to ban a Russian delegation from a ceremony marking the liberation of the former Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp in modern-day Poland.
Ukraine Kills ‘More Than 100 Russians’ In Battle As Some Surrender (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine claims to have killed 109 Russian troops in a one-day battle in its eastern Donetsk, while wounding 188 Russians. News of the casualties, which Moscow has not confirmed, came after at least 11 people died in massive Russian strikes on Ukraine, prompting at least some Russian troops to surrender.
Retired General Pavel Wins Czech Presidential Elections (Worthy News Radio)
Petr Pavel, a retired general who once saved the lives of dozens of French soldiers, has won the runoff round of the Czech Republic's presidential elections, official results showed Saturday. He faced Andrej Babis, a populist billionaire and former prime minister who the government didn't back.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Hits Defense Site In Iran As Quake Kills 3 (Worthy News In-depth)
Israel carried out a drone strike targeting a defense compound in Iran, amid concerns about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, according to several sources familiar with the situation.
Israelis Urged To Carry Weapons After Attacks
Israel's Security Cabinet wants to make it easier for Israelis to carry guns as Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem over the past three days killed and injured several people.
Jerusalem Terror Attack Kills 8, Israel PM Urges Calm
Israel’s prime minister has urged citizens to remain calm after at least eight people were killed and three injured in a terror attack at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem on Friday evening.
Inside the United States
Federal judge blocks California misinformation law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law intended to prevent doctors from spreading COVID-19 misinformation or disinformation to patients, finding that it is “unconstitutionally vague.”
Memphis Disbands Police Unit After Killing Black Man Tyre Nichols
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the U.S. city’s so-called Scorpion unit after five of its officers beat Black man Tyre Nichols, who later died from his injuries.
Protests Across US After Footage Of Tyre Nichols’ Fatal Beating
Protests broke out in the United States late Friday after the city of Memphis released footage of the fatal beatings of a Black man by police at a traffic stop.
Worthy Insights
Pfizer Responds to Undercover Video, Makes a Huge Admission About What It Does with Viruses
Last week, Project Veritas released a stunning video of an undercover reporter’s bar conversation with Jordon Trishton Walker, a 27-year-old man who claimed to be the Director of Research and Development at Pfizer. Walker told the reporter the company was exploring ways to “mutate” COVID viruses through “directed evolution” in order to develop future vaccines.
Twitter Files Exposes Former FBI Agent’s Dirty Trick That Spawned ‘Russian Bot’ Narrative
On Friday, journalist Matt Taibbi once again released another round of the “Twitter Files,” this time revealing the dirty trick that a former FBI agent used to label certain accounts as “Russian bots.”