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Around the World
Eastern European NATO States to Build “Drone Border” Against “Unfriendly Countries”
As Ukraine remains engaged in a fierce battle to resist the ongoing Russian invasion, NATO states in Eastern Europe are planning to use drones as means of protecting their borders against nearby “unfriendly countries” such as Russia and its ally Belarus, Newsweek reports. To this end, a number of states have stated they will exceed NATO’s two-percent target and commit more than 3% of their gross domestic product to defense.
Taiwan Offers ‘Cooperation’ With China As Beijing Prepares Invasion
Taiwan's embattled President Lai Ching-te has offered "cooperation" and "goodwill" towards China after Beijing held threatening war games nearly encircling the democratically ruled island nation.
Hungary Moves Italian anti-Fascist Activist To House Arrest
An Italian anti-fascist activist, who allegedly participated in attacks against suspected “neo-Nazis,” was released from a high-security prison in Hungary’s capital and placed under house arrest, Italian sources told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Faces World After Rafah Strike Kills Dozens, Including Hamas Leaders (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel came under world pressure Monday to halt its offensive in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah after dozens of people reportedly died in bombardments that Israel’s military said targeted senior Hamas operatives.
Inside the United States
Ohio: Republican-Led State Supreme Court Blocks Ban on Sex-Change Treatment for Minors
The Republican-majority Ohio Supreme Court last week unanimously refused to lift a temporary block on House Bill 68, a state law which would ban sex-change treatments for minors and prohibit trans athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Titled the “Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act," HB 68 was due to go into effect on Apr. 24 but remains blocked amid ongoing legislation.
USA: 32 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued by Arkansas Authorities
Authorities in Arkansas rescued 32 victims of human trafficking during a one-day operation conducted in Hot Springs this month, the state’s Department of Public Safety announced last week.
Powerful Storms Leave Death And Destruction In Central US
Millions of Americans prepared for a nightmarish night uncertain about their future or that of their loved ones after powerful storms killed at least 15 people, injured hundreds, and left a wide trail of destruction across the U.S. states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Christian News
Pakistan: 74-Year-Old Christian Man Attacked by Islamist Mob, “We Can Only Pray He Survives”
A 74-year-old Presbyterian Christian man in Pakistan is on a ventilator in critical condition after two Islamist neighbors incited a mob to attack him for allegedly burning pages of the Quran, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Haiti: Young US Missionary Couple Slaughtered by Gang Members
A young American missionary couple who were committed to continue serving in Haiti despite the extreme levels of lawless violence there, were murdered by gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday.
Eastern European NATO States to Build “Drone Border” Against “Unfriendly Countries”
As Ukraine remains engaged in a fierce battle to resist the ongoing Russian invasion, NATO states in Eastern Europe are planning to use drones as means of protecting their borders against nearby “unfriendly countries” such as Russia and its ally Belarus, Newsweek reports. To this end, a number of states have stated they will exceed NATO’s two-percent target and commit more than 3% of their gross domestic product to defense.
Taiwan Offers ‘Cooperation’ With China As Beijing Prepares Invasion
Taiwan's embattled President Lai Ching-te has offered "cooperation" and "goodwill" towards China after Beijing held threatening war games nearly encircling the democratically ruled island nation.
Hungary Moves Italian anti-Fascist Activist To House Arrest
An Italian anti-fascist activist, who allegedly participated in attacks against suspected “neo-Nazis,” was released from a high-security prison in Hungary’s capital and placed under house arrest, Italian sources told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Faces World After Rafah Strike Kills Dozens, Including Hamas Leaders (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel came under world pressure Monday to halt its offensive in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah after dozens of people reportedly died in bombardments that Israel’s military said targeted senior Hamas operatives.
Inside the United States
Ohio: Republican-Led State Supreme Court Blocks Ban on Sex-Change Treatment for Minors
The Republican-majority Ohio Supreme Court last week unanimously refused to lift a temporary block on House Bill 68, a state law which would ban sex-change treatments for minors and prohibit trans athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Titled the “Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act," HB 68 was due to go into effect on Apr. 24 but remains blocked amid ongoing legislation.
USA: 32 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued by Arkansas Authorities
Authorities in Arkansas rescued 32 victims of human trafficking during a one-day operation conducted in Hot Springs this month, the state’s Department of Public Safety announced last week.
Powerful Storms Leave Death And Destruction In Central US
Millions of Americans prepared for a nightmarish night uncertain about their future or that of their loved ones after powerful storms killed at least 15 people, injured hundreds, and left a wide trail of destruction across the U.S. states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Christian News
Pakistan: 74-Year-Old Christian Man Attacked by Islamist Mob, “We Can Only Pray He Survives”
A 74-year-old Presbyterian Christian man in Pakistan is on a ventilator in critical condition after two Islamist neighbors incited a mob to attack him for allegedly burning pages of the Quran, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Haiti: Young US Missionary Couple Slaughtered by Gang Members
A young American missionary couple who were committed to continue serving in Haiti despite the extreme levels of lawless violence there, were murdered by gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday.
Around the World
Ukraine Appeals For Peace After Deadly Russian Strike On Supermarket (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has released a desperate video urging world leaders to attend a "peace summit" next month in Switzerland. He spoke after a deadly Russian attack on a supermarket in Kharkiv on Saturday killed at least 14 people and injured scores more.
Hundreds Killed In Papua New Guinea’s Landslide
Rescue efforts continued Sunday as the death toll of Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide in a remote village rose to 670, U.N. officials said.
India Mourns Infants And Others Killed In Fires At Hospital and Amusement Park
Much of India plunged into mourning Sunday with authorities confirming that seven newborn babies lost their lives after their New Delhi neonatal clinic was engulfed in flames.
Injured Turbulence Survivors Face Uncertain Future
Survivors of arguably the worst aircraft turbulence in recent years are recovering in a Bangkok hospital, with some facing life-changing realities.
Scores Killed and Injured as Russia Hits Supermarket
Residents in Ukraine’s second-largest city struggled Sunday with the realities of war after Russia’s military bombed a supermarket, leaving at least 12 people killed and 43 injured.
Ukraine Evacuating Children As Russian Forces Approach Kharkiv (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis met Ukrainian children while inside the war-torn nation authorities announced the mandatory evacuation of orphans and minors without parents from the hard-hit area around Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv. It came as the Vatican pushed for peace talks with Ukraine, pushing for more Western weapons as it struggles to halt a new Russian military offensive.
Four Killed, Over Dozen Injured As Mallorca Restaurant Collapses
A restaurant on the Spanish holiday island of Mallorca promoted its newly renovated rooftop terrace the day before it caved in late Thursday, killing at least four people.
14 Killed, 3 Injured In Vietnam’s Apartment Building
An apartment building fire on a narrow alley in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, has killed at least 14 people and injured six others, several sources said Friday.
100 Killed As Massive Landslide Hits Papua New Guinea
Villagers in a remote village in Papua New Guinea struggled Friday to recover bodies after a massive landslide killed more than 100 people, residents said.
Left-Wing Fears Outcome of European Elections
Leading left-wing parties across Europe, who face being punished by voters in upcoming European Parliament elections, have ruled out alliances with the far right and pledged to “relentlessly combat hatred, racism, and xenophobia.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Attacks Rafah After World Court Ruling (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel attacked suspected Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, on Saturday, a day after the top United Nations court ordered it to halt military operations in the southern city.
Israel Faces Dilemma After Release Video Of Hostages
Israel’s government faced mounting pressure Friday to strike a deal with Hamas after an Israeli group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza released a disturbing video recording of the capture of five female Israeli soldiers.
Inside the United States
Texas Troopers Apprehend Human Smugglers, Gang Members
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers continue to apprehend human smugglers and gang members and find dozens of people being held in stash houses at the border.
Majority of House Democrats Support Noncitizens Voting
U.S. House Democrats overwhelmingly voted to support noncitizens voting in U.S. elections.
Christian News
Christian Students Stage “Walk-In” at UCLA in Solidarity With Israel
The Passages US-based Christian ministry last week celebrated Israel’s 76th Independence Day by organizing a solidarity “walk-in” at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to show support for the Jewish state and Jewish students facing anti-semitic hostility in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.
Pakistan Pastor On Death Row Facing Health Concerns After 12 Years Detention
There was concern Friday about the declining health of Pakistani Pastor Zafar Bhatti, who has been held in prison for 12 years and faces execution by hanging for alleged blasphemy against Islam.
Released Iranian Convert Facing New Charges
Iranian Christian Esmaeil Narimanpour, who was released on bail after more than four months in detention, faces new charges linked to his decision to leave Islam and follow Christ openly, Worthy News learned Friday.
Founder Eritrea’s Gospel Church Dies In Detention
Reverend Ghirmay Araya, one of the founders of the Full Gospel Church in Eritrea who spent nearly three years behind bars for activities linked to his faith in Christ, has died, supporters told Worthy News late Thursday. He was 83.
Ukraine Appeals For Peace After Deadly Russian Strike On Supermarket (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has released a desperate video urging world leaders to attend a "peace summit" next month in Switzerland. He spoke after a deadly Russian attack on a supermarket in Kharkiv on Saturday killed at least 14 people and injured scores more.
Hundreds Killed In Papua New Guinea’s Landslide
Rescue efforts continued Sunday as the death toll of Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide in a remote village rose to 670, U.N. officials said.
India Mourns Infants And Others Killed In Fires At Hospital and Amusement Park
Much of India plunged into mourning Sunday with authorities confirming that seven newborn babies lost their lives after their New Delhi neonatal clinic was engulfed in flames.
Injured Turbulence Survivors Face Uncertain Future
Survivors of arguably the worst aircraft turbulence in recent years are recovering in a Bangkok hospital, with some facing life-changing realities.
Scores Killed and Injured as Russia Hits Supermarket
Residents in Ukraine’s second-largest city struggled Sunday with the realities of war after Russia’s military bombed a supermarket, leaving at least 12 people killed and 43 injured.
Ukraine Evacuating Children As Russian Forces Approach Kharkiv (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis met Ukrainian children while inside the war-torn nation authorities announced the mandatory evacuation of orphans and minors without parents from the hard-hit area around Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv. It came as the Vatican pushed for peace talks with Ukraine, pushing for more Western weapons as it struggles to halt a new Russian military offensive.
Four Killed, Over Dozen Injured As Mallorca Restaurant Collapses
A restaurant on the Spanish holiday island of Mallorca promoted its newly renovated rooftop terrace the day before it caved in late Thursday, killing at least four people.
14 Killed, 3 Injured In Vietnam’s Apartment Building
An apartment building fire on a narrow alley in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, has killed at least 14 people and injured six others, several sources said Friday.
100 Killed As Massive Landslide Hits Papua New Guinea
Villagers in a remote village in Papua New Guinea struggled Friday to recover bodies after a massive landslide killed more than 100 people, residents said.
Left-Wing Fears Outcome of European Elections
Leading left-wing parties across Europe, who face being punished by voters in upcoming European Parliament elections, have ruled out alliances with the far right and pledged to “relentlessly combat hatred, racism, and xenophobia.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Attacks Rafah After World Court Ruling (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel attacked suspected Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, on Saturday, a day after the top United Nations court ordered it to halt military operations in the southern city.
Israel Faces Dilemma After Release Video Of Hostages
Israel’s government faced mounting pressure Friday to strike a deal with Hamas after an Israeli group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza released a disturbing video recording of the capture of five female Israeli soldiers.
Inside the United States
Texas Troopers Apprehend Human Smugglers, Gang Members
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers continue to apprehend human smugglers and gang members and find dozens of people being held in stash houses at the border.
Majority of House Democrats Support Noncitizens Voting
U.S. House Democrats overwhelmingly voted to support noncitizens voting in U.S. elections.
Christian News
Christian Students Stage “Walk-In” at UCLA in Solidarity With Israel
The Passages US-based Christian ministry last week celebrated Israel’s 76th Independence Day by organizing a solidarity “walk-in” at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to show support for the Jewish state and Jewish students facing anti-semitic hostility in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.
Pakistan Pastor On Death Row Facing Health Concerns After 12 Years Detention
There was concern Friday about the declining health of Pakistani Pastor Zafar Bhatti, who has been held in prison for 12 years and faces execution by hanging for alleged blasphemy against Islam.
Released Iranian Convert Facing New Charges
Iranian Christian Esmaeil Narimanpour, who was released on bail after more than four months in detention, faces new charges linked to his decision to leave Islam and follow Christ openly, Worthy News learned Friday.
Founder Eritrea’s Gospel Church Dies In Detention
Reverend Ghirmay Araya, one of the founders of the Full Gospel Church in Eritrea who spent nearly three years behind bars for activities linked to his faith in Christ, has died, supporters told Worthy News late Thursday. He was 83.
Around the World
French President Visits New Caledonia After Deadly Riots And Halts Reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron rushed to riots-hit New Caledonia, where he pledged Thursday to delay voting reforms that the archipelago’s Indigenous Kanak people fear will diminish their votes and end their struggle for independence from France.
Seven Killed As Russia Hits Ukraine’s Second Largest City
Russia hit Ukraine’s second-largest city with missiles Thursday, killing at least seven people in a printing house and injuring many more, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the West to send more weapons to halt Moscow’s increased attacks.
9 Killed In Mexico As Stage Collapses At Election Rally
Rescue operations were ongoing Thursday in northern Mexico after a stage collapsed under strong wind at an election rally, killing at least nine people, including a child, and injuring scores of others, officials said.
China Strengthens Relations With Iran After Death of President
China said Wednesday it will continue to strengthen its “strategic cooperation” with Iran, despite Western concerns that Tehran seeks the destruction of Israel and backs Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Thousands Attend Iran President’s Funeral Despite A Legacy Of Killings
Iran's supreme leader has presided over a funeral attended by thousands for the country’s late president, foreign minister, and others killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
‘Russia Launches Anti-Satellite Weapon’ US Says; Moscow Denies Allegations
Russia has denied allegations by the United States that it launched a weapon able to attack satellites as concerns mounted about a weapons race in space between the two nuclear powers.
EU Under Pressure Over Satellite Support To Iran
The European Union’s leadership has faced condemnation for providing Iran with satellite technology during the recent search for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi after his helicopter crashed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Resettling Gaza “Was Never in the Cards”
While no plan has been advanced for the ‘day after’ Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip ends, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that future Israeli resettlement of Gaza was “never in the cards.”
Israel Inaugurates New Iron Dome Battalion to Engage in Multi-Front Defensive War
Amid a war against Hamas in Gaza, defending against attacks from the Houthis in the south and Hezbollah in the north, and following the Iranian assault last month, Israel this week inaugurated the reopening of the Aerial Defense Array's 139th Battalion to operate Iron Dome batteries as part of the Israeli Air Force (IAF).
Herzog: Israel Definitely Open to “Game Changing” Normalized Relations With Saudi Arabia
Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed Tuesday that Israel is certainly open to “historic, game changing” normalized relations with its historical enemy, Saudi Arabia, Ynet News reports.
Inside the United States
Homeland Security Questioned on Military Base Breach Attempts
Two Jordanians trying to get aboard Quantico in Virginia and Chinese nationals attempting to access U.S. military bases and other sensitive sites up to 100 times led a North Carolina senator and 12 colleagues to demand answers from Homeland Security.
USA: Daily Use of Marijuana Now More Common Than Daily Use of Alcohol, Report
A major new study shows that while alcohol is still overall more widely used than marijuana in the United States, the intense, near-daily, use of marijuana is now more common than the equivalent high-frequency usage of alcohol, the Associated Press reports. The study found that from 1992 to 2022, daily or near-daily use of marijuana surged 15-fold.
French President Visits New Caledonia After Deadly Riots And Halts Reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron rushed to riots-hit New Caledonia, where he pledged Thursday to delay voting reforms that the archipelago’s Indigenous Kanak people fear will diminish their votes and end their struggle for independence from France.
Seven Killed As Russia Hits Ukraine’s Second Largest City
Russia hit Ukraine’s second-largest city with missiles Thursday, killing at least seven people in a printing house and injuring many more, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the West to send more weapons to halt Moscow’s increased attacks.
9 Killed In Mexico As Stage Collapses At Election Rally
Rescue operations were ongoing Thursday in northern Mexico after a stage collapsed under strong wind at an election rally, killing at least nine people, including a child, and injuring scores of others, officials said.
China Strengthens Relations With Iran After Death of President
China said Wednesday it will continue to strengthen its “strategic cooperation” with Iran, despite Western concerns that Tehran seeks the destruction of Israel and backs Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Thousands Attend Iran President’s Funeral Despite A Legacy Of Killings
Iran's supreme leader has presided over a funeral attended by thousands for the country’s late president, foreign minister, and others killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
‘Russia Launches Anti-Satellite Weapon’ US Says; Moscow Denies Allegations
Russia has denied allegations by the United States that it launched a weapon able to attack satellites as concerns mounted about a weapons race in space between the two nuclear powers.
EU Under Pressure Over Satellite Support To Iran
The European Union’s leadership has faced condemnation for providing Iran with satellite technology during the recent search for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi after his helicopter crashed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Resettling Gaza “Was Never in the Cards”
While no plan has been advanced for the ‘day after’ Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip ends, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that future Israeli resettlement of Gaza was “never in the cards.”
Israel Inaugurates New Iron Dome Battalion to Engage in Multi-Front Defensive War
Amid a war against Hamas in Gaza, defending against attacks from the Houthis in the south and Hezbollah in the north, and following the Iranian assault last month, Israel this week inaugurated the reopening of the Aerial Defense Array's 139th Battalion to operate Iron Dome batteries as part of the Israeli Air Force (IAF).
Herzog: Israel Definitely Open to “Game Changing” Normalized Relations With Saudi Arabia
Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed Tuesday that Israel is certainly open to “historic, game changing” normalized relations with its historical enemy, Saudi Arabia, Ynet News reports.
Inside the United States
Homeland Security Questioned on Military Base Breach Attempts
Two Jordanians trying to get aboard Quantico in Virginia and Chinese nationals attempting to access U.S. military bases and other sensitive sites up to 100 times led a North Carolina senator and 12 colleagues to demand answers from Homeland Security.
USA: Daily Use of Marijuana Now More Common Than Daily Use of Alcohol, Report
A major new study shows that while alcohol is still overall more widely used than marijuana in the United States, the intense, near-daily, use of marijuana is now more common than the equivalent high-frequency usage of alcohol, the Associated Press reports. The study found that from 1992 to 2022, daily or near-daily use of marijuana surged 15-fold.