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Around the World
Iran Authorities Killed, Tortured, Raped Civilians Connected to Mahsa Amini Protests
A new report by United Nations investigators reveals that Iran’s rogue Islamic regime has murdered, tortured, and raped women, men and children connected to the nationwide mass protests triggered by the 2022 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman who had been arrested for wearing her hijab incorrectly, the New York Times reports. The UN Human Rights Council is set to review the report this week.
Dutch anti-Islam Leader Wilders Meets Israel’s President
The Dutch leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) said Monday that he met Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, a day after pro-Palestine protesters disturbed the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam.
Ukraine Condemns Pope ‘White Flag’ Suggestion As Russian Strikes Kill Several
Ukraine and allies have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia amid reports of more deaths and destruction.
Far-Right Surges In Portugal Elections
Portugal faced a political earthquake Monday after the leader of its center-right Democratic Alliance, Luis Montenegro, claimed victory and the far right surged in early parliamentary elections that could end nearly a decade of Socialist rule.
Dutch King Defies Muslim Calls To Stay Away From Opening Holocaust Museum
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has defied calls from more than 200 mosques to stay away from the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam alongside Israel’s president on Sunday, despite mounting anti-Israel protests and related security concerns.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Plans Invasion of Rafah Despite ‘Red Line’ Set by Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for the country's forces to invade Rafah in southern Gaza, despite President Joe Biden indicating such an action would cross "a red line." During a Saturday MSNBC interview, Biden labeled an Israeli invasion of Rafah—currently a refuge for over a million Palestinians—as a "red line."

Inside the United States
Biden Budget Packed With Tax Hikes, Increases National Debt
President Joe Biden on Monday released his $7.3 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 with $5.5 trillion in tax increases that continues to increase the national debt.
SCOTUS To Decide If Emergency Room Doctors Are Required To Perform Abortions
The United States Supreme Court is set to rule this year on whether the federal government can force emergency room physicians to carry out abortions, CBN News reports. Under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, physicians in hospital emergency rooms are required to stabilize patients with medical care; the Biden administration argues this should include abortion.

Christian News
Vietnam: Government Designates As “terrorists” Two Rights Groups Which Support Christian Montagnard Community
Vietnam’s ruling Communist party has designated as terrorist organizations two human rights groups which support the country’s largely Christian Montagnard minority indigenous community, Premier Christian News (PCN) reports.
Around the World
US Embassy Evacuated By US Military in Haiti
On Sunday, the U.S. military announced that it carried out an operation in Haiti to evacuate select staff from the country due to rising violence while also deploying extra forces to enhance the security around the U.S. Embassy in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
US Role In Yemen Increasing After Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
There was uncertainty Sunday about American forces believed to be in Yemen after the country’s Houthi rebels targeted U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, prompting an international response.
Riots In Amsterdam As King and Israeli President Open Holocaust Museum
Dutch riot police clashed with protesters opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, which the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander inaugurated.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes Between Police and Worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound on First Night of Ramadan
As thousands of Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City for prayers on the first night of Ramadan, a video shared on social media depicts Israeli Border Police officers using batons against worshippers at the entrance of the Haram al-Sharif sacred area, also referred to by Jews as the Temple Mount.
Five Killed In US Airdrop In Gaza As Israel Ponders Arming Civilians
Five people were killed Friday after being hit by aid dropped by the United States in Gaza as at least one parachute failed to deploy correctly and one or more parcels fell on them, according to Israeli sources and Gaza officials.

Inside the United States
Court Hands Texas A Win In Lawsuit Over Federal Border Wall Construction
A U.S. District Court handed Texas a win in the first round of a case that consolidated two lawsuits filed against the Biden administration for halting border wall construction.
Fact Check: Biden’s Claim He Cut The Deficit Challenged As False
President Joe Biden took aim at the nation's debt and deficit in his State of the Union address on Thursday, but several of his financial claims were false, according to some budget experts, including his claim that he cut the deficit by $1 trillion last term.
White House Outraged Over Orbán-Trump Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s hardline Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with former American President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. state of Florida, sparking outrage in the White House where the visiting European leader was described as a dictator.
Trump, Republicans Condemn Biden’s State of Union as Remarks from ‘Angry Old Man’
Former President Donald Trump has called U.S. President Joe Biden's fourth and perhaps last State of the Union address "angry", "polarizing," and an “embarrassment” to the United States.
Biden Says ‘War in Gaza Gut-Wrenching’ and that ‘Age Made Him Clearer Thinking’
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the war in Gaza is "gut-wrenching" and urged more humanitarian aid, including through an aid port the American military is setting up.

Christian News
Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds Of Children In Nigeria
Parents were praying and hoping their children were alive Friday after gunmen kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in northwestern Nigeria in the biggest mass abduction from a school in a decade.
Around the World
European Central Bank Keeps Rates At Record Highs
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates at the highest level in its two-and-a-half-decade history despite policymakers claiming progress in their battle against high inflation and other economic headwinds.
Hungary’s Orbán Shuns White House to Meet Ex-President Trump
Hungary’s controversial Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who he views as a close ally in his battle against Western criticism over his perceived authoritarian style.
Sweden Joins NATO As 32nd State Amid Worries Of Broader War (Worthy News In-Depth)
Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO on Thursday in a historic move that will see the military alliance increase its presence in the Nordic territory near Russia as a new Cold War re-emerges.
China Increases Defense Spending Amid Lagging Economy
As China struggles to manage an economic downturn that includes slow growth and high youth unemployment, the ruling Chinese Communist Party announced Tuesday that it is increasing its defense budget by 7.2 percent, the Associated Press reports.
China Building New Generation of Mobile Nukes
Recently, the head of the U.S. Strategic Command reported to Congress that China is creating a new class of mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles, signifying a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, the Washington Times reported.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US To Open Aid Port For Gaza
Facing a backlash within his Democratic Party over his support for Israel’s war against Hamas, U.S. President Joe Biden was to announce that the U.S. military would construct a port in Gaza to get humanitarian aid into the territory by sea.

Inside the United States
Biden Blasts Republicans On Border, Repeatedly Attacks Trump
President Joe Biden delivered a wide-ranging State of the Union address Thursday evening, touching on the economy, Ukraine, the border and more while attacking Republicans during his remarks, possibly his last time to give the address as president.
Florida Sheriff Blasts Border Policies After 21 Charged In Sex Trafficking Ring
An undercover human trafficking operation in Florida found that 21 illegal foreign nationals were using papers given to them by the Department of Homeland Security to fly to major cities in the United States for free to engage in sex trafficking, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Missouri AG Sues To Prevent Planned Parenthood From Alleged Transportation Of Minors For Out Of State Abortions
The Attorney General of Missouri has filed legal action against Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the US, to prevent the organization from transporting minors out of the state for abortions without their parents’ consent, The Christian Post reports. Planned Parenthood has denied that it does this.

Christian News
UK Police Will Pay Damages To Street Evangelist After Trying To Censor His peech
A British police force has agreed to pay damages in settlement of a lawsuit filed by a street preacher whom they ordered to stop making public statements that cast religions other than Christianity in a negative light, CBN News reports.
Liberty University Agrees To Pay Record $14 Million Fine For Violations Of Crime Reporting Legislation
One of the largest Christian colleges in the United States, Liberty University has agreed to pay the federal government a record $14 million fine for failure to properly report on crime and safety on campus. Liberty University has over 15,000 students at its Virginia campus and 130,000 enrolled worldwide, and received $874 million in federal student aid, the Roys Report (TRR) reports.