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Around the World
Malawi’s Vice President Dies in Plane Crash
Malawi’s vice president has died following a plane crash, the president of the African nation confirmed.
China Bans Worthy News; VPN Could Offer Hope (Worthy News Investigation)
Communist-run China is actively suppressing access to Christian news agency Worthy News and other websites deemed “dangerous” to the government.
WHO Illegally Extends Its Global Power, Experts Warn (Worthy News Focus)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has secretly and illegally taken steps to give the agency global powers to govern public health after its failure to push through the “Pandemic Agreement,” experts say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Deploys Air LORA: Its Largest Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
Israel has introduced a new air-launched ballistic missile designed to overcome advanced air defenses and deliver precise strikes announced by the Israel Aerospace Industries.
IDF is Preparing From “Broad Military Conflict” with Hezbollah
While still fighting a full-scale war against Hamas in Gaza, Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) have dramatically intensified preparations to defend the Jewish state against an anticipated “broad military conflict” with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ynet News reports. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are Shia Islamic jihadist terror organizations supported by Iran which, like them, is sworn to the destruction of Israel.
U.S. Proposes Historic Defense Treaty to Saudi Arabia For Normalization with Israel
The Biden administration is working on a historic defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of a strategic effort to foster diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Israel, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Inside the United States
Texas, Montana Sue Biden Over Rule Requiring States to Pay for ̵#8216;Gender Transition’
Texas and Montana have sued the Biden administration over another federal rule change it implemented, this time over one that requires states to pay for “gender transition” procedures through their Medicaid programs.
Colorado Cannot Withhold Funding From Preschools on Grounds of Catholic Beliefs, Federal Court Rules
A federal court ruled Tuesday that the state of Colorado acted unconstitutionally when it excluded Catholic preschools from a state universal preschool funding program (UPK) on the grounds that the schools require staff and families to share Catholic beliefs, CBN News reports. Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver are now allowed to participate in the UPK program.
Jury Finds Hunter Biden Guilty in Delaware Gun Case
A Delaware jury convicted President Joe Biden's son of gun charges on Tuesday, marking the first-ever trial of a president's son.
Christian News
70,000 People Turn Out to Hear the Gospel in Central London
While Britain struggles with the effects of secularism and its Church of England remains deeply divided over LGBTQ issues, some 70,000 people turned out in the heart of London to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ last month. The May 4 event was organized by British evangelist Daniel Chand, founder of the UK-based evangelistic organization Walking Like Jesus Ministries (WLJM).
Armed Muslims Kidnap Priest in Nigeria
Christians were praying Monday for a Roman Catholic Church priest who they said had been kidnapped by armed Muslim “bandits” in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kaduna.
Pakistan: “Devout” Christian Mother in Prison for Alleged Blasphemy
A devoutly Christian woman in Pakistan has been refused bail and faces a 10-year jail sentence for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Malawi’s Vice President Dies in Plane Crash
Malawi’s vice president has died following a plane crash, the president of the African nation confirmed.
China Bans Worthy News; VPN Could Offer Hope (Worthy News Investigation)
Communist-run China is actively suppressing access to Christian news agency Worthy News and other websites deemed “dangerous” to the government.
WHO Illegally Extends Its Global Power, Experts Warn (Worthy News Focus)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has secretly and illegally taken steps to give the agency global powers to govern public health after its failure to push through the “Pandemic Agreement,” experts say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Deploys Air LORA: Its Largest Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
Israel has introduced a new air-launched ballistic missile designed to overcome advanced air defenses and deliver precise strikes announced by the Israel Aerospace Industries.
IDF is Preparing From “Broad Military Conflict” with Hezbollah
While still fighting a full-scale war against Hamas in Gaza, Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) have dramatically intensified preparations to defend the Jewish state against an anticipated “broad military conflict” with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ynet News reports. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are Shia Islamic jihadist terror organizations supported by Iran which, like them, is sworn to the destruction of Israel.
U.S. Proposes Historic Defense Treaty to Saudi Arabia For Normalization with Israel
The Biden administration is working on a historic defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of a strategic effort to foster diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Israel, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Inside the United States
Texas, Montana Sue Biden Over Rule Requiring States to Pay for ̵#8216;Gender Transition’
Texas and Montana have sued the Biden administration over another federal rule change it implemented, this time over one that requires states to pay for “gender transition” procedures through their Medicaid programs.
Colorado Cannot Withhold Funding From Preschools on Grounds of Catholic Beliefs, Federal Court Rules
A federal court ruled Tuesday that the state of Colorado acted unconstitutionally when it excluded Catholic preschools from a state universal preschool funding program (UPK) on the grounds that the schools require staff and families to share Catholic beliefs, CBN News reports. Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver are now allowed to participate in the UPK program.
Jury Finds Hunter Biden Guilty in Delaware Gun Case
A Delaware jury convicted President Joe Biden's son of gun charges on Tuesday, marking the first-ever trial of a president's son.
Christian News
70,000 People Turn Out to Hear the Gospel in Central London
While Britain struggles with the effects of secularism and its Church of England remains deeply divided over LGBTQ issues, some 70,000 people turned out in the heart of London to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ last month. The May 4 event was organized by British evangelist Daniel Chand, founder of the UK-based evangelistic organization Walking Like Jesus Ministries (WLJM).
Armed Muslims Kidnap Priest in Nigeria
Christians were praying Monday for a Roman Catholic Church priest who they said had been kidnapped by armed Muslim “bandits” in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kaduna.
Pakistan: “Devout” Christian Mother in Prison for Alleged Blasphemy
A devoutly Christian woman in Pakistan has been refused bail and faces a 10-year jail sentence for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
WHO Illegally Extends Its Global Power, Experts Warn (Worthy News Focus)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has secretly and illegally taken steps to give the agency global powers to govern public health after its failure to push through the “Pandemic Agreement,” experts say.
Far-Right Surges In EU Elections But Center Remains Strong (Worthy News Radio)
Far-right parties surged in the European Union-wide elections for a new European Parliament, including in Germany and France, where President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections within three weeks.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz Withdraws from Coalition, Calls for Elections
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National United Party and a member of the War Cabinet, announced that he and his party are withdrawing from the coalition government formed after the October 7 massacre. Although his resignation won't collapse the coalition, it will leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more dependent on his far-right partners.
UN Security Council Passes U.S. Resolution Supporting Israeli Ceasefire Proposal, Urges Hamas to Agree
The United Nations Security Council called on Hamas to accept Israel’s ceasefire offer on Monday after passing a U.S. resolution in a 14-0 vote to increase pressure on the terrorist organization.
Inside the United States
U.S. Borrowing Nears $5B Daily, Deficit Hits $1.2T in First 8 Months of 2024
The U.S. government has accumulated a $1.2 trillion deficit in the first eight months of this fiscal year by borrowing nearly $5 billion daily on average, according to the latest Congressional Budget Office data.
US Test-Fires “Successfully” Test-Fires Two Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Asserting the exercise was not connected to “current world events,” the United States last week “successfully” test-fired two unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles from a Space Force base in California, Defense News reports. The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system was launched in the 1970s and, despite its age, is expected to remain in use until the 2030s.
Christian News
India: Pastor Falsely Accused of Forced Conversions, Experiences “Bullying, Extortion and Mental Torture” in Jail
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state spent three tortuous weeks in a harsh prison earlier this year after being falsely accused of forcing Hindus to become Christians, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Islamic State Murder Three Christian Youths
Answering their leaders’ recent call to kill Christians "where you find them,” members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) executed three Christian youths in Nigeria’s Borno state last week, Christian Today (CT) reports.
WHO Illegally Extends Its Global Power, Experts Warn (Worthy News Focus)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has secretly and illegally taken steps to give the agency global powers to govern public health after its failure to push through the “Pandemic Agreement,” experts say.
Far-Right Surges In EU Elections But Center Remains Strong (Worthy News Radio)
Far-right parties surged in the European Union-wide elections for a new European Parliament, including in Germany and France, where President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections within three weeks.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz Withdraws from Coalition, Calls for Elections
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National United Party and a member of the War Cabinet, announced that he and his party are withdrawing from the coalition government formed after the October 7 massacre. Although his resignation won't collapse the coalition, it will leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more dependent on his far-right partners.
UN Security Council Passes U.S. Resolution Supporting Israeli Ceasefire Proposal, Urges Hamas to Agree
The United Nations Security Council called on Hamas to accept Israel’s ceasefire offer on Monday after passing a U.S. resolution in a 14-0 vote to increase pressure on the terrorist organization.
Inside the United States
U.S. Borrowing Nears $5B Daily, Deficit Hits $1.2T in First 8 Months of 2024
The U.S. government has accumulated a $1.2 trillion deficit in the first eight months of this fiscal year by borrowing nearly $5 billion daily on average, according to the latest Congressional Budget Office data.
US Test-Fires “Successfully” Test-Fires Two Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Asserting the exercise was not connected to “current world events,” the United States last week “successfully” test-fired two unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles from a Space Force base in California, Defense News reports. The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system was launched in the 1970s and, despite its age, is expected to remain in use until the 2030s.
Christian News
India: Pastor Falsely Accused of Forced Conversions, Experiences “Bullying, Extortion and Mental Torture” in Jail
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state spent three tortuous weeks in a harsh prison earlier this year after being falsely accused of forcing Hindus to become Christians, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Islamic State Murder Three Christian Youths
Answering their leaders’ recent call to kill Christians "where you find them,” members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) executed three Christian youths in Nigeria’s Borno state last week, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Around the World
21 nations voting in Super Sunday EU elections (Worthy News Radio)
Voting was underway in most of the 27 European Union member states Sunday, the final and most significant day of European Parliament elections, amid concerns about the war in Ukraine, which seeks to join the EU, and issues such as migration. Polls ahead of what has been dubbed Super Sunday suggest far-right and moderate right-wing parties are due to make gains.
Italy Among Those Voting in EU Elections After Violence (Worthy News Radio)
Voting was underway Saturday in five European Union countries, including Italy, to choose 127 of the 720 seats in the European Parliament during concerns about the EU's future. Saturday's vote was day three of four days of European elections, marred by violence, such as an attack against the Danish prime minister. The voting will conclude Sunday when most voters of the 27 member states cast ballots. Observers on Saturday focused especially on Italy and Slovakia, which are still reeling from last month's assassination attempt on their prime minister.
US President Apologizes For Delayed Military Support For Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has, for the first time, publicly apologized to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, for the months of delay in American military assistance that Kyiv said cost lives and allowed Russia to make gains on the battlefield.
EU Voting Continues After Anti-Islam Gains In Netherlands (Worthy News Radio)
The European Union’s parliamentary elections, the world’s largest voting exercise after India’s, entered their second day Friday. EU nations Ireland and the Czech Republic cast ballots for 35 seats in the European Parliament. Friday's voting began in these two nations after the Netherlands kicked off the four-day ballot with an anti-Islam party in a tight race with leftist parties.
World Leaders Remember 80th Anniversary of D-Day
World leaders gathered Thursday in Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of the bloody D-Day landings that helped to end World War Two, realizing that Europe faces once again death and destruction in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Rescues Four Hostages Under Fire; One Soldier Injured
Israeli forces have rescued four hostages alive from two locations in central Gaza while “under fire by Hamas terrorists,” seriously injuring one soldier, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed.
Israel Condemns UN’s Blacklist Attempt
Israel has condemned a decision by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to add it to a U.N. blacklist of countries and groups that commit grave violations against children.
Inside the United States
Convictions Fail to Sink Trump’s Campaign
A New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts last week, but so far it seems to have done little to dampen Trump's electoral hopes.
Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders, Killed In Plane Crash
Retired Major General William Anders, one of the first three people to have traveled to the Moon when he snapped an iconic picture of Earth, has been killed in a small plane crash, his family and officials said Saturday. He was 90 years old.
21 nations voting in Super Sunday EU elections (Worthy News Radio)
Voting was underway in most of the 27 European Union member states Sunday, the final and most significant day of European Parliament elections, amid concerns about the war in Ukraine, which seeks to join the EU, and issues such as migration. Polls ahead of what has been dubbed Super Sunday suggest far-right and moderate right-wing parties are due to make gains.
Italy Among Those Voting in EU Elections After Violence (Worthy News Radio)
Voting was underway Saturday in five European Union countries, including Italy, to choose 127 of the 720 seats in the European Parliament during concerns about the EU's future. Saturday's vote was day three of four days of European elections, marred by violence, such as an attack against the Danish prime minister. The voting will conclude Sunday when most voters of the 27 member states cast ballots. Observers on Saturday focused especially on Italy and Slovakia, which are still reeling from last month's assassination attempt on their prime minister.
US President Apologizes For Delayed Military Support For Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has, for the first time, publicly apologized to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, for the months of delay in American military assistance that Kyiv said cost lives and allowed Russia to make gains on the battlefield.
EU Voting Continues After Anti-Islam Gains In Netherlands (Worthy News Radio)
The European Union’s parliamentary elections, the world’s largest voting exercise after India’s, entered their second day Friday. EU nations Ireland and the Czech Republic cast ballots for 35 seats in the European Parliament. Friday's voting began in these two nations after the Netherlands kicked off the four-day ballot with an anti-Islam party in a tight race with leftist parties.
World Leaders Remember 80th Anniversary of D-Day
World leaders gathered Thursday in Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of the bloody D-Day landings that helped to end World War Two, realizing that Europe faces once again death and destruction in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Rescues Four Hostages Under Fire; One Soldier Injured
Israeli forces have rescued four hostages alive from two locations in central Gaza while “under fire by Hamas terrorists,” seriously injuring one soldier, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed.
Israel Condemns UN’s Blacklist Attempt
Israel has condemned a decision by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to add it to a U.N. blacklist of countries and groups that commit grave violations against children.
Inside the United States
Convictions Fail to Sink Trump’s Campaign
A New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts last week, but so far it seems to have done little to dampen Trump's electoral hopes.
Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders, Killed In Plane Crash
Retired Major General William Anders, one of the first three people to have traveled to the Moon when he snapped an iconic picture of Earth, has been killed in a small plane crash, his family and officials said Saturday. He was 90 years old.