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Around the World
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán In Kyiv; Hungary Took Over EU Presidency (Worthy News In-depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia during a surprise visit to Kyiv where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
India: More Than 100 Killed In Stampede At Hindu Event
Authorities of India’s northern state, Uttar Pradesh, say at least 116 people, many of them women and children, were killed in a stampede at a religious Hindu event.
Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean
The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, Hurricane Beryl has killed at least one person and is wreaking destruction as it barrels across the Caribbean. Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island, Grenada at around 11am EDT on Monday, with maximum winds of 150 mph, CNN reports. As of Tuesday, Beryl’s winds had increased to nearly 160 mph.
US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level
In the wake of intensified terror threats since Hamas’ Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza, US military bases in Europe were put on heightened alert beginning over the weekend, Stars and Stripes (SaS) reports.
Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation)
Millions of people in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, faced more nail-biting moments Monday after an unprecedented cyberattack disrupted immigration, airport operations, scholarship services, and other government activities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Claims Hamas Near Defeat; US Warns of Potential Gaza Power Vacuum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that the Israel was on the verge of defeating Hamas's military wing. At the same time, the United States cautioned against a power vacuum in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that chaos must be avoided as Israeli government leaders debate a post-war administration for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Agencies Take Hit to Rulemaking Power
The power of federal regulatory agencies took a major hit in recent days with a couple of court rulings that will have wide-reaching implications.
Fentanyl, Weapons, Other Drug Seizures at Northern Border Setting Records
Federal agents working at ports of entry in northern U.S. cities and in small towns along the U.S.-Canadian border are continuing to thwart illegal activity.
Antisemitism Concerns on the Rise in America
Concerns about antisemitism are growing across the United States, according to recent data reported by Gallup.
Christian News
Laos: Pastor and Five Other Christians Imprisoned Following Arrest During Prayer Meeting
Continuing a systemic crackdown on Christianity in Laos, authorities in Khammouane Province arrested a pastor and five other evangelical Christians on Saturday as they gathered in a home to pray for the next day’s Sunday service at their church, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Uganda: Evangelist Lynched After Leading Muslims to Christ
An evangelist who led Muslims to Christ in eastern Uganda was found dead in a pool of blood and tied with ropes soon after he texted his pastor that he was surrounded by Islamists, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán In Kyiv; Hungary Took Over EU Presidency (Worthy News In-depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia during a surprise visit to Kyiv where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
India: More Than 100 Killed In Stampede At Hindu Event
Authorities of India’s northern state, Uttar Pradesh, say at least 116 people, many of them women and children, were killed in a stampede at a religious Hindu event.
Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean
The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, Hurricane Beryl has killed at least one person and is wreaking destruction as it barrels across the Caribbean. Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island, Grenada at around 11am EDT on Monday, with maximum winds of 150 mph, CNN reports. As of Tuesday, Beryl’s winds had increased to nearly 160 mph.
US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level
In the wake of intensified terror threats since Hamas’ Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza, US military bases in Europe were put on heightened alert beginning over the weekend, Stars and Stripes (SaS) reports.
Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation)
Millions of people in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, faced more nail-biting moments Monday after an unprecedented cyberattack disrupted immigration, airport operations, scholarship services, and other government activities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Claims Hamas Near Defeat; US Warns of Potential Gaza Power Vacuum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that the Israel was on the verge of defeating Hamas's military wing. At the same time, the United States cautioned against a power vacuum in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that chaos must be avoided as Israeli government leaders debate a post-war administration for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Agencies Take Hit to Rulemaking Power
The power of federal regulatory agencies took a major hit in recent days with a couple of court rulings that will have wide-reaching implications.
Fentanyl, Weapons, Other Drug Seizures at Northern Border Setting Records
Federal agents working at ports of entry in northern U.S. cities and in small towns along the U.S.-Canadian border are continuing to thwart illegal activity.
Antisemitism Concerns on the Rise in America
Concerns about antisemitism are growing across the United States, according to recent data reported by Gallup.
Christian News
Laos: Pastor and Five Other Christians Imprisoned Following Arrest During Prayer Meeting
Continuing a systemic crackdown on Christianity in Laos, authorities in Khammouane Province arrested a pastor and five other evangelical Christians on Saturday as they gathered in a home to pray for the next day’s Sunday service at their church, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Uganda: Evangelist Lynched After Leading Muslims to Christ
An evangelist who led Muslims to Christ in eastern Uganda was found dead in a pool of blood and tied with ropes soon after he texted his pastor that he was surrounded by Islamists, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies have suffered a significant setback as Marine Le Pen's anti-migration National Rally party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. A historic high voter turnout marked the polls.
UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus)
The United Nations chief demands new “global principles” to fight “harmful content” and urges media “to raise and enforce editorial standards” that are in line with U.N. global principles.
Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town (Worthy News Radio)
Local authorities in Ukraine declared a day of mourning on Sunday after Russian missiles reportedly slammed into the southern town of Vilniansk, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens more. Separately, officials said that in Ukraine's war-torn eastern Donetsk region and southern Kherson area, a total of nine people were killed since Saturday. The attacks have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask for Western help to deter more Russian attacks.
French President Suffers Setback In Elections; Far Right Wins
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies suffered a major setback Sunday as Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘US Withholding Weapons To Israel Despite Hezbollah Threats’
There was concern Monday that Israel would face difficulties defending itself against a massive attack by Hezbollah because U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly holding up seven weapon systems to the Jewish state.
US, EU, and Arab Mediators Warn Hezbollah: “You Are Not Strong Enough to Take On Israel in Full War”
Citing official mediators working to prevent a full-on war between Israel and the Hezbollah Lebanese terror group, the Associated Press reports that the US, the EU, and Arab states are warning Hezbollah it does not have the capacity to crush a full-scale offensive by the Israeli army in Lebanon and that it should not count on any assistance in trying to do so.
Hezbollah Weapons At Beirut Airport Despite Evacuation Plans
As the region seemed to prepare for an all-out war between Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel, numerous countries want their citizens to leave Lebanon, but perhaps from the same airport where the group has allegedly stored weapons.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court: President Has ‘Absolute Immunity’ When Performing Some Duties
The president of the United States has "absolute immunity" when acting in his core constitutional duties, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision Monday.
SCOTUS Allows Idaho Hospitals to Perform Abortion in Medical Emergencies, Does Not Address the Issue for Hospitals Nationwide
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that, for now at least, hospitals in Idaho can provide emergency abortions where the woman’s health is at serious risk. The court declined to rule at this time on the wider issue of whether abortions in medical emergencies can generally be carried nationwide.
Oklahoma: Top education official orders Bible to be taught in all public schools
In a move that has drawn condemnation from supporters of the separation of church and state, Oklahoma's conservative Education Superintendent last week ordered all public schools in the state to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12, with immediate effect, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Iran: Christian Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Proselytization
A court of appeals in Iran has sentenced a Christian Armenian man to 10 years imprisonment for alleged “proselytizing,” Barnabas Aid reports.
Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies have suffered a significant setback as Marine Le Pen's anti-migration National Rally party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. A historic high voter turnout marked the polls.
UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus)
The United Nations chief demands new “global principles” to fight “harmful content” and urges media “to raise and enforce editorial standards” that are in line with U.N. global principles.
Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town (Worthy News Radio)
Local authorities in Ukraine declared a day of mourning on Sunday after Russian missiles reportedly slammed into the southern town of Vilniansk, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens more. Separately, officials said that in Ukraine's war-torn eastern Donetsk region and southern Kherson area, a total of nine people were killed since Saturday. The attacks have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask for Western help to deter more Russian attacks.
French President Suffers Setback In Elections; Far Right Wins
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies suffered a major setback Sunday as Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘US Withholding Weapons To Israel Despite Hezbollah Threats’
There was concern Monday that Israel would face difficulties defending itself against a massive attack by Hezbollah because U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly holding up seven weapon systems to the Jewish state.
US, EU, and Arab Mediators Warn Hezbollah: “You Are Not Strong Enough to Take On Israel in Full War”
Citing official mediators working to prevent a full-on war between Israel and the Hezbollah Lebanese terror group, the Associated Press reports that the US, the EU, and Arab states are warning Hezbollah it does not have the capacity to crush a full-scale offensive by the Israeli army in Lebanon and that it should not count on any assistance in trying to do so.
Hezbollah Weapons At Beirut Airport Despite Evacuation Plans
As the region seemed to prepare for an all-out war between Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel, numerous countries want their citizens to leave Lebanon, but perhaps from the same airport where the group has allegedly stored weapons.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court: President Has ‘Absolute Immunity’ When Performing Some Duties
The president of the United States has "absolute immunity" when acting in his core constitutional duties, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision Monday.
SCOTUS Allows Idaho Hospitals to Perform Abortion in Medical Emergencies, Does Not Address the Issue for Hospitals Nationwide
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that, for now at least, hospitals in Idaho can provide emergency abortions where the woman’s health is at serious risk. The court declined to rule at this time on the wider issue of whether abortions in medical emergencies can generally be carried nationwide.
Oklahoma: Top education official orders Bible to be taught in all public schools
In a move that has drawn condemnation from supporters of the separation of church and state, Oklahoma's conservative Education Superintendent last week ordered all public schools in the state to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12, with immediate effect, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Iran: Christian Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Proselytization
A court of appeals in Iran has sentenced a Christian Armenian man to 10 years imprisonment for alleged “proselytizing,” Barnabas Aid reports.
Around the World
Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)
kraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.
India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
An entire terminal at India’s busiest airport was evacuated Friday after a roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds, killing at least one person, injuring eight others, and highlighting broader concerns about infrastructure in the South Asian nation.
Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian father and his family are hiding in Pakistan after he accused a Catholic priest of raping his teenage daughter and threatening to publish video footage of the abuse.
Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes
Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto, a Christian, faced mounting pressure to resign Friday after riots and clashes that killed more than 20 people.
EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope Thursday that a security agreement between Kyiv and the European Union would lead to "peace and prosperity" across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Refuses Refueling Israel’s National Carrier After Emergency Landing
Israel's national carrier, El Al, said Sunday its flight from the Polish capital, Warsaw, to Tel Aviv in Israel flight was not allowed to refuel in Turkey after making an emergency to evacuate a passenger for medical reasons.
Police Kill Attacker At Israel Embassy In Belgrade, Serbia
A suspected Islamic attacker with a crossbow was killed after wounding a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s Interior Ministry said.
Arab League: ‘Hezbollah No Longer Terrorist Organization’
The Arab League, the Arab world’s main regional group, has ceased referring to Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization” in an apparent warning to Israel and its allies, including the United States, Worthy News monitored Saturday.
US Moving Military Assets To Israel, Lebanon
The United States is sending military assets, including a battleship, to Israel and Lebanon to prepare for the evacuation of Americans, U.S. sources say, as Israel’s prime minister warned of a rapid military escalation.
Inside the United States
US Detains Suspected ‘ISIS Terrorists’
Eight men from Tajikistan are in U.S. custody after concerns the men were plotting a possible terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, American officials said.
U.S. Rep. Roy Seeks to Oust Biden via 25th Amendment
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy R-Texas, filed a resolution Friday calling for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked to remove President Joe Biden from office after his performance at the presidential debate on Thursday night. Biden appeared to have mental and physical difficulties, prompting widespread speculation and criticism in the media and among Democrats.
Biden Defends Disastrous Debate Performance as Democrats Panic
President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night.
Chevron: Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday pared back the federal government's regulatory power in a decision that made it clear that judges had the authority to interpret federal statutes when there was a question.
Supreme Court Rules Prosecutors Overreached, Throws Out Obstruction Charges Used in Jan. 6 Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that the Justice Department improperly charged a Jan. 6 protester with obstructing the Electoral College count stating the law was applied too broadly. This decision could benefit hundreds of other protesters charged under the same statute and potentially former President Donald Trump.
Biden Stumbles Through Presidential Debate With Trump (Worthy News Focus)
Friends and foes expressed concern Friday that U.S. President Joe Biden was “losing” his high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Kidnapped Nigerian Pastor And Wife Facing Death (Worthy News Mission Watch)
Christians have appealed for prayers as a new video apparently posted by the Islamic Boko Haram group shows Nigerian Pastor Paul Musa wearing an orange jumpsuit and kneeling in front of a masked gunman, pleading for his life and that of his wife.
Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)
kraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.
India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
An entire terminal at India’s busiest airport was evacuated Friday after a roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds, killing at least one person, injuring eight others, and highlighting broader concerns about infrastructure in the South Asian nation.
Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian father and his family are hiding in Pakistan after he accused a Catholic priest of raping his teenage daughter and threatening to publish video footage of the abuse.
Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes
Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto, a Christian, faced mounting pressure to resign Friday after riots and clashes that killed more than 20 people.
EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope Thursday that a security agreement between Kyiv and the European Union would lead to "peace and prosperity" across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Refuses Refueling Israel’s National Carrier After Emergency Landing
Israel's national carrier, El Al, said Sunday its flight from the Polish capital, Warsaw, to Tel Aviv in Israel flight was not allowed to refuel in Turkey after making an emergency to evacuate a passenger for medical reasons.
Police Kill Attacker At Israel Embassy In Belgrade, Serbia
A suspected Islamic attacker with a crossbow was killed after wounding a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s Interior Ministry said.
Arab League: ‘Hezbollah No Longer Terrorist Organization’
The Arab League, the Arab world’s main regional group, has ceased referring to Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization” in an apparent warning to Israel and its allies, including the United States, Worthy News monitored Saturday.
US Moving Military Assets To Israel, Lebanon
The United States is sending military assets, including a battleship, to Israel and Lebanon to prepare for the evacuation of Americans, U.S. sources say, as Israel’s prime minister warned of a rapid military escalation.
Inside the United States
US Detains Suspected ‘ISIS Terrorists’
Eight men from Tajikistan are in U.S. custody after concerns the men were plotting a possible terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, American officials said.
U.S. Rep. Roy Seeks to Oust Biden via 25th Amendment
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy R-Texas, filed a resolution Friday calling for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked to remove President Joe Biden from office after his performance at the presidential debate on Thursday night. Biden appeared to have mental and physical difficulties, prompting widespread speculation and criticism in the media and among Democrats.
Biden Defends Disastrous Debate Performance as Democrats Panic
President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night.
Chevron: Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday pared back the federal government's regulatory power in a decision that made it clear that judges had the authority to interpret federal statutes when there was a question.
Supreme Court Rules Prosecutors Overreached, Throws Out Obstruction Charges Used in Jan. 6 Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that the Justice Department improperly charged a Jan. 6 protester with obstructing the Electoral College count stating the law was applied too broadly. This decision could benefit hundreds of other protesters charged under the same statute and potentially former President Donald Trump.
Biden Stumbles Through Presidential Debate With Trump (Worthy News Focus)
Friends and foes expressed concern Friday that U.S. President Joe Biden was “losing” his high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Kidnapped Nigerian Pastor And Wife Facing Death (Worthy News Mission Watch)
Christians have appealed for prayers as a new video apparently posted by the Islamic Boko Haram group shows Nigerian Pastor Paul Musa wearing an orange jumpsuit and kneeling in front of a masked gunman, pleading for his life and that of his wife.