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Around the World
Netherlands Cries At 10th Anniversary Of MH17 Disaster; 298 Killed
Grieving families recited the names and ages Wednesday of all 298 passengers and crew killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago in one of the worst terror attacks in civil aviation history.
Islamic State Ramps Up Attacks in Syria and Iraq in Apparent Effort to “Reconstitute”
In seeking to “reconstitute,” the Islamic State jihadist terror organization has intensified its attacks in Syria and Iraq to the extent that these war-torn Muslim-majority countries may see twice as many IS attacks this year as they suffered last year, the US Central Command warned Wednesday.
Trump Ready To Act “Immediately” As Peace Broker In Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary’s prime minister says if elected in November, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump is ready to act "immediately" as a peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Artifacts They Say Prove Israelites’ arrival in the Promised Land
Archaeologists excavating in central Israel have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, which they believe provide evidence that the Biblical story recounting the arrival of the Israelites in the Promised Land following their Exodus from Egypt is true.
France: Nearly 40% of French Jews Are Now Considering Immigration to Israel, “60,000 People Could Arrive in Israel Tomorrow Morning”
Nearly 40% of French Jews are considering immigration to Israel after a far-left, pro-Hamas party won the most seats in France’s recent elections, Israel’s Committee for Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs has been told.
Inside the United States
‘Total Failure:’ Oversight Committee Subpoenas Head of Secret Service
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Wednesday he is subpoenaing the head of the Secret Service, the latest step in the ongoing investigation and scrutiny of the agency after the near assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday.
U.S. President Biden Cancels Event Due To COVID Amid Talks Of Stepping Aside
The frail 81-year-old U.S. President Joe Biden slowly left Las Vegas after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and earlier saying he would drop his reelection bid if doctors found he had a medical condition.
President Biden Plans to Propose Term Limits and Ethics Code for Supreme Court, Report
President Joe Biden plans to propose major reforms to the US Supreme Court, including term limits and an ethics code, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the plans.
National Debt Surpasses $34.9 Trillion for First Time in History
The national debt has surpassed $34.9 trillion for the first time in U.S. history.
Christian News
11 Christians Of US Group Still Jailed In Nicaragua After Evangelism
There was concern Wednesday about the plight of 11 Christian leaders sentenced to 12 or 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $880 million. Several sources said they have also been barred from contacting their families and lawyers.
Worthy Insights
‘He Died a Real-Life Super Hero’—Churchgoing, Jesus-Loving Girl Dad Shielded His Family From Sniper Fire at Trump Rally
Corey Comperatore was violently shot Saturday evening after he shielded his family from a sniper who was attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Netherlands Cries At 10th Anniversary Of MH17 Disaster; 298 Killed
Grieving families recited the names and ages Wednesday of all 298 passengers and crew killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago in one of the worst terror attacks in civil aviation history.
Islamic State Ramps Up Attacks in Syria and Iraq in Apparent Effort to “Reconstitute”
In seeking to “reconstitute,” the Islamic State jihadist terror organization has intensified its attacks in Syria and Iraq to the extent that these war-torn Muslim-majority countries may see twice as many IS attacks this year as they suffered last year, the US Central Command warned Wednesday.
Trump Ready To Act “Immediately” As Peace Broker In Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary’s prime minister says if elected in November, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump is ready to act "immediately" as a peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Artifacts They Say Prove Israelites’ arrival in the Promised Land
Archaeologists excavating in central Israel have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, which they believe provide evidence that the Biblical story recounting the arrival of the Israelites in the Promised Land following their Exodus from Egypt is true.
France: Nearly 40% of French Jews Are Now Considering Immigration to Israel, “60,000 People Could Arrive in Israel Tomorrow Morning”
Nearly 40% of French Jews are considering immigration to Israel after a far-left, pro-Hamas party won the most seats in France’s recent elections, Israel’s Committee for Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs has been told.
Inside the United States
‘Total Failure:’ Oversight Committee Subpoenas Head of Secret Service
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Wednesday he is subpoenaing the head of the Secret Service, the latest step in the ongoing investigation and scrutiny of the agency after the near assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday.
U.S. President Biden Cancels Event Due To COVID Amid Talks Of Stepping Aside
The frail 81-year-old U.S. President Joe Biden slowly left Las Vegas after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and earlier saying he would drop his reelection bid if doctors found he had a medical condition.
President Biden Plans to Propose Term Limits and Ethics Code for Supreme Court, Report
President Joe Biden plans to propose major reforms to the US Supreme Court, including term limits and an ethics code, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the plans.
National Debt Surpasses $34.9 Trillion for First Time in History
The national debt has surpassed $34.9 trillion for the first time in U.S. history.
Christian News
11 Christians Of US Group Still Jailed In Nicaragua After Evangelism
There was concern Wednesday about the plight of 11 Christian leaders sentenced to 12 or 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $880 million. Several sources said they have also been barred from contacting their families and lawyers.
Worthy Insights
‘He Died a Real-Life Super Hero’—Churchgoing, Jesus-Loving Girl Dad Shielded His Family From Sniper Fire at Trump Rally
Corey Comperatore was violently shot Saturday evening after he shielded his family from a sniper who was attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Around the World
Kenya Anti-Government Clashes Escalate
Police confronted protesters across Kenya and fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
French Government Resigns Ahead Of Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government, ushering in a period of political instability ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Italy Grants “Instant” Residency to 33 Indian Migrants Rescued from “Slave-Like” Working Conditions
Amid rising concern about the exploitation of vulnerable migrants in Italy, the Italian government recently granted “instant” residency to 33 Indian farm laborers whom police recently freed from “slave-like” working conditions in the north of the country, Independent UK reports. Italy consistently recorded the highest number of modern slavery incidents in Europe between 2018-2023, Moody’s Analytics reported in March.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu To Meet Biden Amid Concerns Over Israel’s Future (Worthy News Focus)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as Israel prepares for a possible all-out war with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and faces ongoing military challenges in Gaza to crush Hamas and threats from other nations.
International Court of Justice to Deliver Opinion on Israeli Policies in “Occupied Palestinian Territory”
The International Court of Justice (also known as the World Court) has announced it will deliver its requested opinion on the “Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” on July 19, Reuters reports.
Israel Electric Company Launches Drill to Prepare for Power Outages in War With Hezbollah
Amid ongoing concern that deadly rocket attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah on northern Israel will escalate into a full-blown war, the Israel Electric Company (IEC) on Tuesday launched a drill to prepare the country for outages that may be caused by incoming missiles, Ynet News reports.
Inside the United States
Secret Service Faces Tough Questions After Trump Assassination Attempt
The U.S. Secret Service is facing an array of tough questions, calls for accountability, firings and investigations this week as well as public feuding with local law enforcement.
23 Republican AGs Call on Senate to Pass SAVE Act
A coalition of Republican attorneys general have called on the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would ensure additional safeguards are in place to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
Christian News
Pakistan: Young Christian Father Shot Dead in His Home by Enraged Islamic Neighbors, “Our Lives Do Not Matter”
A young Catholic father of four was murdered by his Islamist neighbors in Lahore, Pakistan last week after he objected to their harassment of Christians in the area, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians by Islamic Terrorists Continues, “The Government’s Failure to Punish Perpetrators Has Strengthened the Militants”
The slaughter of Nigerian Christians by Islamic terrorists continues unabated and, on July 7, three more Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Plateau state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. More Christians are killed in Nigeria each year than everywhere else in the world combined.
Kenya Anti-Government Clashes Escalate
Police confronted protesters across Kenya and fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
French Government Resigns Ahead Of Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government, ushering in a period of political instability ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Italy Grants “Instant” Residency to 33 Indian Migrants Rescued from “Slave-Like” Working Conditions
Amid rising concern about the exploitation of vulnerable migrants in Italy, the Italian government recently granted “instant” residency to 33 Indian farm laborers whom police recently freed from “slave-like” working conditions in the north of the country, Independent UK reports. Italy consistently recorded the highest number of modern slavery incidents in Europe between 2018-2023, Moody’s Analytics reported in March.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu To Meet Biden Amid Concerns Over Israel’s Future (Worthy News Focus)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as Israel prepares for a possible all-out war with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and faces ongoing military challenges in Gaza to crush Hamas and threats from other nations.
International Court of Justice to Deliver Opinion on Israeli Policies in “Occupied Palestinian Territory”
The International Court of Justice (also known as the World Court) has announced it will deliver its requested opinion on the “Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” on July 19, Reuters reports.
Israel Electric Company Launches Drill to Prepare for Power Outages in War With Hezbollah
Amid ongoing concern that deadly rocket attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah on northern Israel will escalate into a full-blown war, the Israel Electric Company (IEC) on Tuesday launched a drill to prepare the country for outages that may be caused by incoming missiles, Ynet News reports.
Inside the United States
Secret Service Faces Tough Questions After Trump Assassination Attempt
The U.S. Secret Service is facing an array of tough questions, calls for accountability, firings and investigations this week as well as public feuding with local law enforcement.
23 Republican AGs Call on Senate to Pass SAVE Act
A coalition of Republican attorneys general have called on the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would ensure additional safeguards are in place to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
Christian News
Pakistan: Young Christian Father Shot Dead in His Home by Enraged Islamic Neighbors, “Our Lives Do Not Matter”
A young Catholic father of four was murdered by his Islamist neighbors in Lahore, Pakistan last week after he objected to their harassment of Christians in the area, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians by Islamic Terrorists Continues, “The Government’s Failure to Punish Perpetrators Has Strengthened the Militants”
The slaughter of Nigerian Christians by Islamic terrorists continues unabated and, on July 7, three more Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Plateau state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. More Christians are killed in Nigeria each year than everywhere else in the world combined.
Around the World
Russia Threatens Attacks Against Europe After Assassination Attempt On Trump (Worthy News Analysis)
The Kremlin's vital mouthpiece has tested America's attention span by threatening to strike the European capitals of U.S. allies shortly after ex-President Donald J. Trump survived an assassination attempt over the weekend.
Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Iraq Threaten Saudi Arabia
Iranian-backed militia groups in Iran threatened Saudi Arabia for allegedly supporting Israel and aiding in the "battle against the Palestinians." The groups reiterated previous threats towards Riyadh and criticized the "malicious role of Saudi Arabia’s rulers in using their land routes to sustain the conflict against the Palestinians."
Dutch Monument Honors Assassinated Reporter
The Netherlands has unveiled a statue in memory of Peter R. de Vries, the Duch investigative journalist who was assassinated three years ago.
96% of Jews Across Europe Have Experienced Antisemitism, Survey Finds
A major new survey shows that 96% of Jews across Europe had experienced some form of antisemitism, even before the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered the ongoing war in Gaza and a global outpouring of anti-Israel sentiment, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Conducted by the European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), the poll surveyed nearly 8,000 self-identified Jews in 13 European countries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel ‘Ready and Preparing for Next Stage’ As War Looming Against Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are 'ready and preparing for the next stage in Lebanon,' stated Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi on Sunday evening. Earlier today, Israel struck multiple Hezbollah targets across Lebanon. Over the past week, the IDF conducted an intensive drill to prepare for conflict with the terrorist organization.
Palestinian Authority Official Accuses Hamas of Hiding Among Gaza Civilians in War Against Israel
The Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, has accused the Hamas terror group of hiding among Gaza civilians to protect itself in its ongoing war against Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Trump Picks Ohio’s J.D. Vance For Vice President
Former President Donald Trump picked U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to serve as his vice president should Trump beat President Joe Biden this November for another term in the White House.
Independent Presidential Candidate Kennedy to Receive Secret Service Protection
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will receive Secret Service protection after the attempted assassination Saturday of former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Classified Documents Case Against Trump Thrown Out by Judge
A federal judge in Florida dismissed the classified documents-related criminal case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution.
Trump Thanks God For Protection From Assassination; Faith Leaders Urge Prayers
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump says “it was God alone” who protected him from assassination during a campaign rally in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, a sentiment shared by faith leaders and politicians.
Christian News
Nigeria: Teenage Christian Girl Held Captive by Islamic Terrorists
A teenage Christian girl who was active in her church remains in captivity after Islamic terrorists kidnapped her from her grandmother’s home in Nigeria five months ago, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Vietnam: 11 Christians Imprisoned for Their Faith Have Disappeared
Six Protestants and five Catholics in Vietnam have disappeared after being imprisoned by the ruling communist government for religious activity deemed threatening to "national unity."
Worthy Insights
Donald Trump-Appointed Judge Hands Joe Biden a Legal Blow in Texas
A Texas judge has placed an injunction on a Biden administration law that would protect transgender rights in schools and universities.
US Army Base Holds Training Class Calling Pro-Life Orgs ‘Terrorist Groups’
A U.S. Army base in North Carolina previously held a training class in which pro-life organizations were described explicitly as “terrorist groups.”
Russia Threatens Attacks Against Europe After Assassination Attempt On Trump (Worthy News Analysis)
The Kremlin's vital mouthpiece has tested America's attention span by threatening to strike the European capitals of U.S. allies shortly after ex-President Donald J. Trump survived an assassination attempt over the weekend.
Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Iraq Threaten Saudi Arabia
Iranian-backed militia groups in Iran threatened Saudi Arabia for allegedly supporting Israel and aiding in the "battle against the Palestinians." The groups reiterated previous threats towards Riyadh and criticized the "malicious role of Saudi Arabia’s rulers in using their land routes to sustain the conflict against the Palestinians."
Dutch Monument Honors Assassinated Reporter
The Netherlands has unveiled a statue in memory of Peter R. de Vries, the Duch investigative journalist who was assassinated three years ago.
96% of Jews Across Europe Have Experienced Antisemitism, Survey Finds
A major new survey shows that 96% of Jews across Europe had experienced some form of antisemitism, even before the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered the ongoing war in Gaza and a global outpouring of anti-Israel sentiment, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Conducted by the European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), the poll surveyed nearly 8,000 self-identified Jews in 13 European countries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel ‘Ready and Preparing for Next Stage’ As War Looming Against Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are 'ready and preparing for the next stage in Lebanon,' stated Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi on Sunday evening. Earlier today, Israel struck multiple Hezbollah targets across Lebanon. Over the past week, the IDF conducted an intensive drill to prepare for conflict with the terrorist organization.
Palestinian Authority Official Accuses Hamas of Hiding Among Gaza Civilians in War Against Israel
The Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, has accused the Hamas terror group of hiding among Gaza civilians to protect itself in its ongoing war against Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Trump Picks Ohio’s J.D. Vance For Vice President
Former President Donald Trump picked U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to serve as his vice president should Trump beat President Joe Biden this November for another term in the White House.
Independent Presidential Candidate Kennedy to Receive Secret Service Protection
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will receive Secret Service protection after the attempted assassination Saturday of former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Classified Documents Case Against Trump Thrown Out by Judge
A federal judge in Florida dismissed the classified documents-related criminal case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution.
Trump Thanks God For Protection From Assassination; Faith Leaders Urge Prayers
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump says “it was God alone” who protected him from assassination during a campaign rally in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, a sentiment shared by faith leaders and politicians.
Christian News
Nigeria: Teenage Christian Girl Held Captive by Islamic Terrorists
A teenage Christian girl who was active in her church remains in captivity after Islamic terrorists kidnapped her from her grandmother’s home in Nigeria five months ago, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Vietnam: 11 Christians Imprisoned for Their Faith Have Disappeared
Six Protestants and five Catholics in Vietnam have disappeared after being imprisoned by the ruling communist government for religious activity deemed threatening to "national unity."
Worthy Insights
Donald Trump-Appointed Judge Hands Joe Biden a Legal Blow in Texas
A Texas judge has placed an injunction on a Biden administration law that would protect transgender rights in schools and universities.
US Army Base Holds Training Class Calling Pro-Life Orgs ‘Terrorist Groups’
A U.S. Army base in North Carolina previously held a training class in which pro-life organizations were described explicitly as “terrorist groups.”