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Around the World
IAEA: ‘Iran On Fast Track Towards Atomic Bomb
The United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Wednesday that Iran is on a fast track towards an atomic bomb.
110,000 Flee Massive Flooding In Russia, Kazakhstan
Widespread flooding across cities and towns in Russia and Kazakhstan led to the evacuation of over 110,000 people from their homes after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks.
Most Adolescents Struggling With Gender Confusion Grow Out Of It, Landmark Dutch Study Finds
A major study from the Netherlands has shown most adolescents who struggle with gender “non-contentedness” and confusion have outgrown it by their mid-20s. Conducted at the Netherlands’ University of Groningen, the study’s researchers were careful to note that the adolescents surveyed were from the general population and not specifically from among minors who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Killed Three Sons of Hamas Leader
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza resulted in the death of three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to a statement from the Hamas-affiliated news agency Shehab on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Idaho: New Law Prohibits “Compulsory Gender Language” For Public School Employees
Idaho on Monday passed a new law that is intended to ensure public school employees cannot be fired if they refuse to refer to trans-identifying students by names and pronouns that do not align with their biological sex and legal identity.
Border Patrol Agents Continuing To Apprehend Violent Criminals, Gang Members
Border Patrol agents are continuing to apprehend violent criminals and gang members who are nearly all military age foreign nationals who entered the country illegally.
Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced to 10 to 15 Years in Prison
Jennifer and James Crumbley, whose son killed four people in 2021 in the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. state of Michigan’s history, each face up to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Christian News
Vietnam: Christians Face New Hurdles In Establishing Churches
Christians in Vietnam now face new hurdles in planting churches as the government has issued Decree 95, a law which requires religious groups to submit financial records and allows officials to close down religious activities for unspecified “serious violations,” Christianity Today reports.
Kosovo Christians Suffer Persecution, “It’s Not Easy For Us”
A Christian rights watchdog organization reports that Christians in Kosovo have been experiencing widespread persecution, Christian Daily reports. A small southeastern European country which separated from Serbia in 2008, Kosovo has a 93% Muslim population; just 6% of the population is Christian.
IAEA: ‘Iran On Fast Track Towards Atomic Bomb
The United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Wednesday that Iran is on a fast track towards an atomic bomb.
110,000 Flee Massive Flooding In Russia, Kazakhstan
Widespread flooding across cities and towns in Russia and Kazakhstan led to the evacuation of over 110,000 people from their homes after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks.
Most Adolescents Struggling With Gender Confusion Grow Out Of It, Landmark Dutch Study Finds
A major study from the Netherlands has shown most adolescents who struggle with gender “non-contentedness” and confusion have outgrown it by their mid-20s. Conducted at the Netherlands’ University of Groningen, the study’s researchers were careful to note that the adolescents surveyed were from the general population and not specifically from among minors who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Killed Three Sons of Hamas Leader
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza resulted in the death of three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to a statement from the Hamas-affiliated news agency Shehab on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Idaho: New Law Prohibits “Compulsory Gender Language” For Public School Employees
Idaho on Monday passed a new law that is intended to ensure public school employees cannot be fired if they refuse to refer to trans-identifying students by names and pronouns that do not align with their biological sex and legal identity.
Border Patrol Agents Continuing To Apprehend Violent Criminals, Gang Members
Border Patrol agents are continuing to apprehend violent criminals and gang members who are nearly all military age foreign nationals who entered the country illegally.
Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced to 10 to 15 Years in Prison
Jennifer and James Crumbley, whose son killed four people in 2021 in the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. state of Michigan’s history, each face up to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Christian News
Vietnam: Christians Face New Hurdles In Establishing Churches
Christians in Vietnam now face new hurdles in planting churches as the government has issued Decree 95, a law which requires religious groups to submit financial records and allows officials to close down religious activities for unspecified “serious violations,” Christianity Today reports.
Kosovo Christians Suffer Persecution, “It’s Not Easy For Us”
A Christian rights watchdog organization reports that Christians in Kosovo have been experiencing widespread persecution, Christian Daily reports. A small southeastern European country which separated from Serbia in 2008, Kosovo has a 93% Muslim population; just 6% of the population is Christian.
Around the World
Nobelist Peter Higgs, Who Claimed To Have Discovered the ‘God Particle,’ Dies at 94
Peter Higgs, who claimed the existence of a new particle that came to be named after him (as well as God), has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh (UoE) announced.
Vatican: ‘Gender Change Threat To Humanity’
The Vatican has effectively called the growing trend of sex-change surgery and surrogacy another threat to humanity.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Australia Would Consider Recognizing Palestinian State, Minister Says
The Australian foreign minister announced Tuesday that Australia would consider recognizing a Palestinian state on the grounds that a two-state solution is the only way to end the 75 year-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Reuters reports.
Israel Deploys Ship-Mounted “C-Dome” For The First Time to Shoot Down Suspicious Aircraft Over Eilat
Israel on Monday deployed for the first time the “C-Dome” ship-mounted defense system to shoot down a “hostile aircraft” over the Red Sea port city of Eilat, Time reports. No injuries or damage were caused in the incident.
Israel Concludes Major Military Drill In Preparation For Potential Conflict With Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have successfully completed an extensive defense drill in northern Israel, engaging the 146th Reserve Division, Navy, Air Force, police, and rescue services. This multi-branch exercise, conducted alongside Israeli emergency services, aimed to enhance readiness and foster cooperation among various agencies for defense scenarios in the north.
Inside the United States
States File Suit To Block Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan
A coalition of states has filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s latest executive effort to forgive a portion of Americans' student loan debt.
Abortion To Be Largely Banned In Arizona After State Supreme Court Ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in a 4-2 decision on Monday that the 1864 ban on abortion altogether will take effect in two weeks, instead of keeping a 2022 law that bans abortion after 15 weeks.
FBI Announces Arrest of Idaho Man in Planned ISIS-Inspired Attack on Churches
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) on Saturday arrested an 18-year-old man in Idaho after foiling his plan to attack individuals at churches on behalf of ISIS, the US Department of Justice announced in a press release Monday.
Christian News
Nigeria Church Says More Than 50 Hostages Freed, But Two Killed
The United Church of Christ in Nigeria (UCCN) says one hostage died when suspected Islamic gunmen, known as “bandits,” released more than 50 church members after four months of captivity.
Belarus: Imprisoned Preacher Remains In Jail
A Belarusian preacher, Syarhey Melyanets, has still not been released from jail in Belarus after being sentenced to 13 days’ imprisonment on unspecified charges, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reports.
Nobelist Peter Higgs, Who Claimed To Have Discovered the ‘God Particle,’ Dies at 94
Peter Higgs, who claimed the existence of a new particle that came to be named after him (as well as God), has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh (UoE) announced.
Vatican: ‘Gender Change Threat To Humanity’
The Vatican has effectively called the growing trend of sex-change surgery and surrogacy another threat to humanity.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Australia Would Consider Recognizing Palestinian State, Minister Says
The Australian foreign minister announced Tuesday that Australia would consider recognizing a Palestinian state on the grounds that a two-state solution is the only way to end the 75 year-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Reuters reports.
Israel Deploys Ship-Mounted “C-Dome” For The First Time to Shoot Down Suspicious Aircraft Over Eilat
Israel on Monday deployed for the first time the “C-Dome” ship-mounted defense system to shoot down a “hostile aircraft” over the Red Sea port city of Eilat, Time reports. No injuries or damage were caused in the incident.
Israel Concludes Major Military Drill In Preparation For Potential Conflict With Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have successfully completed an extensive defense drill in northern Israel, engaging the 146th Reserve Division, Navy, Air Force, police, and rescue services. This multi-branch exercise, conducted alongside Israeli emergency services, aimed to enhance readiness and foster cooperation among various agencies for defense scenarios in the north.
Inside the United States
States File Suit To Block Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan
A coalition of states has filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s latest executive effort to forgive a portion of Americans' student loan debt.
Abortion To Be Largely Banned In Arizona After State Supreme Court Ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in a 4-2 decision on Monday that the 1864 ban on abortion altogether will take effect in two weeks, instead of keeping a 2022 law that bans abortion after 15 weeks.
FBI Announces Arrest of Idaho Man in Planned ISIS-Inspired Attack on Churches
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) on Saturday arrested an 18-year-old man in Idaho after foiling his plan to attack individuals at churches on behalf of ISIS, the US Department of Justice announced in a press release Monday.
Christian News
Nigeria Church Says More Than 50 Hostages Freed, But Two Killed
The United Church of Christ in Nigeria (UCCN) says one hostage died when suspected Islamic gunmen, known as “bandits,” released more than 50 church members after four months of captivity.
Belarus: Imprisoned Preacher Remains In Jail
A Belarusian preacher, Syarhey Melyanets, has still not been released from jail in Belarus after being sentenced to 13 days’ imprisonment on unspecified charges, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reports.
Around the World
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Opens Investigation of Elon Musk Over Fake News
A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has launched a probe into Elon Musk's company, X, for spreading fake news and initiated a separate investigation targeting Musk for potential obstruction.
Thailand Passengers Miraculously Escape Ship Fire
All people on board a burning ferry were miraculously safe Friday, including many passengers who jumped into the sea to escape the large fire that engulfed the vessel in the Gulf of Thailand, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Rekindles Palestinian Statehood Ambitions; U.S. Says Not Yet
On Monday, the U.N. Security Council revived the Palestinian Authority's aspirations for full United Nations membership. However, the United States stated that the current state of relations between Israel and the Palestinians is not ready for such a move, effectively dampening the Palestinian Authority's immediate prospects for U.N. membership.
Israel Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Elite Force Commander
Early Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted and eliminated a high-ranking field commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit in southern Lebanon, according to both the Israeli military and the terrorist organization.
Netanyahu Declares ‘Date Is Set’ for IDF Offensive in Rafah Critical For Victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a 'date is set' for the long-planned invasion of Rafah, emphasizing in a video statement that victory cannot be achieved without conducting a military operation in the Gazan city.
Inside the United States
Total Eclipse Wows Millions
A solar eclipse wowed millions across the United States, Mexico, and Canada on Monday.
Trump Lays Out IVF, Abortion Stance After Court Rulings
Former President Donald Trump laid out his stance on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF) Monday after recent major court cases reshaped the landscape on both those issues.
Christian News
Southern Baptist Convention lost over 1,200 congregations from 2021-2022
The world’s largest Baptist denomination, the US Southern Baptist Convention, lost a record 1,200 congregations in 2022, a new study by Lifeway Research shows. The data for 2022 is the latest available; a report for 2023 will be published soon, Lifeway said.
Nicaragua Imprisons, Fines Protestant Pastors on Unsubstantiated Money Laundering Charges
As part of President Daniel Ortega’s long-term crackdown on religious leaders, authorities in Nicaragua have now convicted 11 Protestant pastors on apparently trumped-up money laundering charges, sentencing them to jail sentences of 12-15 years in prison and an $80 million fine each.
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Opens Investigation of Elon Musk Over Fake News
A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has launched a probe into Elon Musk's company, X, for spreading fake news and initiated a separate investigation targeting Musk for potential obstruction.
Thailand Passengers Miraculously Escape Ship Fire
All people on board a burning ferry were miraculously safe Friday, including many passengers who jumped into the sea to escape the large fire that engulfed the vessel in the Gulf of Thailand, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Rekindles Palestinian Statehood Ambitions; U.S. Says Not Yet
On Monday, the U.N. Security Council revived the Palestinian Authority's aspirations for full United Nations membership. However, the United States stated that the current state of relations between Israel and the Palestinians is not ready for such a move, effectively dampening the Palestinian Authority's immediate prospects for U.N. membership.
Israel Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Elite Force Commander
Early Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted and eliminated a high-ranking field commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit in southern Lebanon, according to both the Israeli military and the terrorist organization.
Netanyahu Declares ‘Date Is Set’ for IDF Offensive in Rafah Critical For Victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a 'date is set' for the long-planned invasion of Rafah, emphasizing in a video statement that victory cannot be achieved without conducting a military operation in the Gazan city.
Inside the United States
Total Eclipse Wows Millions
A solar eclipse wowed millions across the United States, Mexico, and Canada on Monday.
Trump Lays Out IVF, Abortion Stance After Court Rulings
Former President Donald Trump laid out his stance on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF) Monday after recent major court cases reshaped the landscape on both those issues.
Christian News
Southern Baptist Convention lost over 1,200 congregations from 2021-2022
The world’s largest Baptist denomination, the US Southern Baptist Convention, lost a record 1,200 congregations in 2022, a new study by Lifeway Research shows. The data for 2022 is the latest available; a report for 2023 will be published soon, Lifeway said.
Nicaragua Imprisons, Fines Protestant Pastors on Unsubstantiated Money Laundering Charges
As part of President Daniel Ortega’s long-term crackdown on religious leaders, authorities in Nicaragua have now convicted 11 Protestant pastors on apparently trumped-up money laundering charges, sentencing them to jail sentences of 12-15 years in prison and an $80 million fine each.