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Around the World
Russia’s Re-elected Putin Warns Of World War III
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct confrontation between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would be “one step away from a full-scale World War III.”
Yemen: Houthi Terror Group Has Obtained Hypersonic Missile, “Death to America, Death to Israel”
Having declared its alliance with Hamas in the ongoing Palestinian jihadist war against Israel, the Iran-backed Houthi terror group in Yemen now has a new hypersonic missile and has upgraded its current arsenal with warheads, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Russia’s Putin Claims Election Victory Amid Protests and Deadly Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in a presidential vote, while thousands protested against his “authoritarian rule,” polling stations were set ablaze, and neighboring Ukraine carried out deadly drone strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Seeks Broader Israel-Mideast Peace
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said he will try to end the war in Gaza quickly and suggested extending a regional peace deal between Israel and Arabic countries if re-elected.
Israel Offers Six-Week Gaza Truce for 40 Hostages
Israeli sources say Israel will offer a six-week ceasefire in exchange for 40 hostages during mediated talks with Hamas, which is holding Israelis.
Israel Raids Gaza’s Shifa Hospital Killing Hamas Senior Commander
In the early hours of Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an operation at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, acting on intelligence that indicated the presence of senior Hamas officials using the facility to orchestrate and execute terrorist activities, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Trump Can’t Secure $464M For New York Fraud Case, His Lawyers Say
Former President Donald Trump has been unable to secure a $464 million bond for a civil judgment against him in a New York business fraud case, his attorneys said in a new court filing.
Scientists Warn Of Underwater Vulcano Eruption Along Washington’s Coast
Scientists have warned that a record “great swarm” of underwater earthquakes can soon trigger an underwater volcano eruption along the coast of Washington.
Billionaire Musk’s Agency Building US Spy Satellites
Stars watchers will soon get more than they bargained for as the space agency of one of the world’s wealthiest men is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites for the United States, several sources confirmed Sunday.
Christian News
India: Christian Couples Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment For “Alluring” Hindu Relative To Become Christian
A court in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has sentenced a Christian couple to two years imprisonment for allegedly offering a job to a Hindu relative of theirs in exchange for his conversion to Christianity, UCA News reports.
Cuba: Government Continues Crackdown On Christians, Religious Freedom
A new report shows that the government of Cuba continued an intensifying crackdown on religious freedom, and Christianity in particular, in 2023. Published on Mar. 14, the report was compiled by the UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) advocacy organization.
South Korean Christian Ministry Says North Korea Needs Prayer And Evangelism
PEACECOREA, an indigenous Christian ministry in South Korea is encouraging local believers to pray for neighboring enemy state North Korea and to actively share the Gospel with North Korean defectors, CBN News reports.
Russia’s Re-elected Putin Warns Of World War III
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct confrontation between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would be “one step away from a full-scale World War III.”
Yemen: Houthi Terror Group Has Obtained Hypersonic Missile, “Death to America, Death to Israel”
Having declared its alliance with Hamas in the ongoing Palestinian jihadist war against Israel, the Iran-backed Houthi terror group in Yemen now has a new hypersonic missile and has upgraded its current arsenal with warheads, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Russia’s Putin Claims Election Victory Amid Protests and Deadly Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in a presidential vote, while thousands protested against his “authoritarian rule,” polling stations were set ablaze, and neighboring Ukraine carried out deadly drone strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Seeks Broader Israel-Mideast Peace
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said he will try to end the war in Gaza quickly and suggested extending a regional peace deal between Israel and Arabic countries if re-elected.
Israel Offers Six-Week Gaza Truce for 40 Hostages
Israeli sources say Israel will offer a six-week ceasefire in exchange for 40 hostages during mediated talks with Hamas, which is holding Israelis.
Israel Raids Gaza’s Shifa Hospital Killing Hamas Senior Commander
In the early hours of Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an operation at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, acting on intelligence that indicated the presence of senior Hamas officials using the facility to orchestrate and execute terrorist activities, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Trump Can’t Secure $464M For New York Fraud Case, His Lawyers Say
Former President Donald Trump has been unable to secure a $464 million bond for a civil judgment against him in a New York business fraud case, his attorneys said in a new court filing.
Scientists Warn Of Underwater Vulcano Eruption Along Washington’s Coast
Scientists have warned that a record “great swarm” of underwater earthquakes can soon trigger an underwater volcano eruption along the coast of Washington.
Billionaire Musk’s Agency Building US Spy Satellites
Stars watchers will soon get more than they bargained for as the space agency of one of the world’s wealthiest men is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites for the United States, several sources confirmed Sunday.
Christian News
India: Christian Couples Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment For “Alluring” Hindu Relative To Become Christian
A court in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has sentenced a Christian couple to two years imprisonment for allegedly offering a job to a Hindu relative of theirs in exchange for his conversion to Christianity, UCA News reports.
Cuba: Government Continues Crackdown On Christians, Religious Freedom
A new report shows that the government of Cuba continued an intensifying crackdown on religious freedom, and Christianity in particular, in 2023. Published on Mar. 14, the report was compiled by the UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) advocacy organization.
South Korean Christian Ministry Says North Korea Needs Prayer And Evangelism
PEACECOREA, an indigenous Christian ministry in South Korea is encouraging local believers to pray for neighboring enemy state North Korea and to actively share the Gospel with North Korean defectors, CBN News reports.
Around the World
Hungary’s Orbán Under Pressure Over Death Navalny (Worthy News Radio)
A tense calm returned to the streets of Hungary’s capital, Budapest, after the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of being an accomplice in the death of her husband and the war in Ukraine.
Thousands Protest Government ‘Media Crackdown’ In Slovakia
Thousands of people rallied over the weekend in Slovakia against media plans by the new government of Prime Minister Robert Fico following similar demonstrations in neighboring Hungary.
Japan Court Calls Denying Same-Sex Marriage ‘Unconstitutional’
A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional in a case that was due to be closely followed by activists thousands of miles away in Europe.
Gunfire Erupts In Haiti As Gangs Frighten Nation
The sound of gunfire echoed throughout Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Thursday, with well-armed groups saying they wanted to topple Prime Minister Ariel Henry, an unpopular leader.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran and Hezbollah Discuss Strategy in Beirut As War Looms In Lebanon
Esmail Qaani, the head of Iran's Quds Forces, met with Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in February to discuss strategy as the war in Gaza may soon extend to Lebanon, threatening the terrorist organization and forcing Iran to enter the war.
Israel Is Fighting ‘Multi-Front War’ and Facing Security Challenges During Ramadan, IDF Chief Says
"We are in a multi-front war - Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria [West Bank] and Gaza and threats even further way," stated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi during a security threat assessment detailing the security challenges for Israel during the month of Ramadan.
Israel Rescues 70 Palestinian Orphans From Gaza
Israel’s army has rescued 70 orphans from wartorn Gaza and rushed them to safety in Bethlehem in the Biblical region of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, several sources confirmed Friday.
Inside the United States
Former New York Mayor Giuliani Facing Bankruptcy
Rudy Giuliani, the world-famed former New York City mayor and high-flying lawyer who became a confidant of then U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is struggling to avoid losing most, and perhaps all, he worked for during his life, attorneys warn.
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case Alleging Government Censorship Of Social Media
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday about whether the government can persuade social media companies to remove content from platforms.
In Arkansas, No More ‘X’ Instead of ‘M’ or ‘F’ On Driver’s Licenses
Arkansans can no longer mark "X" instead of "M" or "F" on driver's licenses forms, the state Legislative Council decided on Friday.
Christian News
US Missionaries Trapped in Violence-Torn Haiti
Two U.S. missionaries remained trapped in Haiti on Friday, some two weeks after a gang uprising began seeking the ouster of the troubled Caribbean nation’s prime minister.
Wycliffe Associates Bringing Bible Translation Technology to Indigenous Translators Lacking Internet Access
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them.
Nicaragua: Female Prisoners Assaulted By Jail Staff For Praying Aloud
emale prisoners at a jail in Nicaragua have been brutalized by staff after praying out loud, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports. Ruled by a dictatorial communist regime that is hostile to Christians, Nicaragua ranks 30TH on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Hungary’s Orbán Under Pressure Over Death Navalny (Worthy News Radio)
A tense calm returned to the streets of Hungary’s capital, Budapest, after the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of being an accomplice in the death of her husband and the war in Ukraine.
Thousands Protest Government ‘Media Crackdown’ In Slovakia
Thousands of people rallied over the weekend in Slovakia against media plans by the new government of Prime Minister Robert Fico following similar demonstrations in neighboring Hungary.
Japan Court Calls Denying Same-Sex Marriage ‘Unconstitutional’
A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional in a case that was due to be closely followed by activists thousands of miles away in Europe.
Gunfire Erupts In Haiti As Gangs Frighten Nation
The sound of gunfire echoed throughout Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Thursday, with well-armed groups saying they wanted to topple Prime Minister Ariel Henry, an unpopular leader.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran and Hezbollah Discuss Strategy in Beirut As War Looms In Lebanon
Esmail Qaani, the head of Iran's Quds Forces, met with Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in February to discuss strategy as the war in Gaza may soon extend to Lebanon, threatening the terrorist organization and forcing Iran to enter the war.
Israel Is Fighting ‘Multi-Front War’ and Facing Security Challenges During Ramadan, IDF Chief Says
"We are in a multi-front war - Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria [West Bank] and Gaza and threats even further way," stated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi during a security threat assessment detailing the security challenges for Israel during the month of Ramadan.
Israel Rescues 70 Palestinian Orphans From Gaza
Israel’s army has rescued 70 orphans from wartorn Gaza and rushed them to safety in Bethlehem in the Biblical region of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, several sources confirmed Friday.
Inside the United States
Former New York Mayor Giuliani Facing Bankruptcy
Rudy Giuliani, the world-famed former New York City mayor and high-flying lawyer who became a confidant of then U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is struggling to avoid losing most, and perhaps all, he worked for during his life, attorneys warn.
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case Alleging Government Censorship Of Social Media
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday about whether the government can persuade social media companies to remove content from platforms.
In Arkansas, No More ‘X’ Instead of ‘M’ or ‘F’ On Driver’s Licenses
Arkansans can no longer mark "X" instead of "M" or "F" on driver's licenses forms, the state Legislative Council decided on Friday.
Christian News
US Missionaries Trapped in Violence-Torn Haiti
Two U.S. missionaries remained trapped in Haiti on Friday, some two weeks after a gang uprising began seeking the ouster of the troubled Caribbean nation’s prime minister.
Wycliffe Associates Bringing Bible Translation Technology to Indigenous Translators Lacking Internet Access
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them.
Nicaragua: Female Prisoners Assaulted By Jail Staff For Praying Aloud
emale prisoners at a jail in Nicaragua have been brutalized by staff after praying out loud, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports. Ruled by a dictatorial communist regime that is hostile to Christians, Nicaragua ranks 30TH on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
Putin Poised To Win Presidential Vote Despite Fighting Inside Russia
With all of his influential critics dead, jailed, or in exile, Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to win a controversial presidential contest, cementing his role as the nation’s longest-ruling leader since late Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
Biden Administration Renews Iran Sanctions Waiver Allowing $10 Billion For State Sponsor of Terrorism
The Biden administration, on Wednesday, renewed a sanctions waiver that released more than $10 billion in assets previously frozen to the Iranian government, which the U.S. Department of State designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, according to documents submitted to Congress.
Scores of Migrants Drown In Mediterranean Disaster
Scores of migrants have died after a rubber dinghy ran into trouble in the Mediterranean, which was already a sea cemetery of the thousands who perished before them, Worthy News learned Thursday.
UK: England To Stop Prescription Of Puberty Blockers For Children
England’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced that children suffering from gender dysphoria will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at gender identity clinics, Sky News reports. Puberty blockers will now only be available to children as part of clinical research trials.
Trump ‘Won’t Send Penny To Ukraine,’ Says Hungary’s Prime Minister
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says former U.S. President Donald J. Trump told him he won’t give “a penny” to support Ukraine in its war against Russia if he is re-elected in November.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Schumer Calls for New Elections in Israel Criticizing Netanyahu, Republicans Rebuke Senate Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu as an "obstacle to peace" and advocating for a two-state solution in the Middle East. His speech drew criticism from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Inside the United States
Inflation Woes: Home Buyers Need 80% More Income to Buy Than 4 Years Ago
The housing market is not immune from inflationary woes as buyer’s purchasing power has significantly diminished in four years. Home buyers in 2024 need 80% more income to purchase a home than they did in 2020, according to a new report by Zillow.
Texas Counties Changing National Conversation on Border Crisis as Invasion
Three years ago this April, a small border county took a stand to defend its few thousand residents after they were inundated by border-related crime.
Judge Rejects One of Trump’s Motions to Dismiss Classified Documents Case
A federal judge on Thursday shot down one of former President Donald Trump's two motions to dismiss charges that he mishandled classified documents.
US Is “Lagging” Behind World Powers In Developing Digital Currency
The United States is “lagging” behind other major economies in developing a digital version of its currency, according to a recent study by the US-based Atlantic Council think tank. The study found that as 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are making concerted efforts to produce a digital currency, the US is far behind competing economies such as China, India, Japan, and Europe in doing so.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Parents Worry Abducted 10-Year-Old Daughter May Be Sex-Trafficked
The Christian parents of a 10-year-old girl in Pakistan are concerned she may fall into the hands of sex traffickers after being abducted by a Muslim man known for kidnapping children to forcibly convert them to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Muslim-majority Pakistan ranks seventh on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Pakistan: Young Christian Man Imprisoned For Alleged Blasphemy, “Christ Will Not Forsake Him”
An 18-year-old Christian man in Pakistan is in prison awaiting trial after a former classmate accused him of insulting Islam by saying he did not believe in Allah and questioning the right of Muslim men to have four wives, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With notoriously harsh blasphemy laws, Islamic-majority Pakistan ranks seven on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Putin Poised To Win Presidential Vote Despite Fighting Inside Russia
With all of his influential critics dead, jailed, or in exile, Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to win a controversial presidential contest, cementing his role as the nation’s longest-ruling leader since late Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
Biden Administration Renews Iran Sanctions Waiver Allowing $10 Billion For State Sponsor of Terrorism
The Biden administration, on Wednesday, renewed a sanctions waiver that released more than $10 billion in assets previously frozen to the Iranian government, which the U.S. Department of State designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, according to documents submitted to Congress.
Scores of Migrants Drown In Mediterranean Disaster
Scores of migrants have died after a rubber dinghy ran into trouble in the Mediterranean, which was already a sea cemetery of the thousands who perished before them, Worthy News learned Thursday.
UK: England To Stop Prescription Of Puberty Blockers For Children
England’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced that children suffering from gender dysphoria will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at gender identity clinics, Sky News reports. Puberty blockers will now only be available to children as part of clinical research trials.
Trump ‘Won’t Send Penny To Ukraine,’ Says Hungary’s Prime Minister
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says former U.S. President Donald J. Trump told him he won’t give “a penny” to support Ukraine in its war against Russia if he is re-elected in November.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Schumer Calls for New Elections in Israel Criticizing Netanyahu, Republicans Rebuke Senate Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu as an "obstacle to peace" and advocating for a two-state solution in the Middle East. His speech drew criticism from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Inside the United States
Inflation Woes: Home Buyers Need 80% More Income to Buy Than 4 Years Ago
The housing market is not immune from inflationary woes as buyer’s purchasing power has significantly diminished in four years. Home buyers in 2024 need 80% more income to purchase a home than they did in 2020, according to a new report by Zillow.
Texas Counties Changing National Conversation on Border Crisis as Invasion
Three years ago this April, a small border county took a stand to defend its few thousand residents after they were inundated by border-related crime.
Judge Rejects One of Trump’s Motions to Dismiss Classified Documents Case
A federal judge on Thursday shot down one of former President Donald Trump's two motions to dismiss charges that he mishandled classified documents.
US Is “Lagging” Behind World Powers In Developing Digital Currency
The United States is “lagging” behind other major economies in developing a digital version of its currency, according to a recent study by the US-based Atlantic Council think tank. The study found that as 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are making concerted efforts to produce a digital currency, the US is far behind competing economies such as China, India, Japan, and Europe in doing so.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Parents Worry Abducted 10-Year-Old Daughter May Be Sex-Trafficked
The Christian parents of a 10-year-old girl in Pakistan are concerned she may fall into the hands of sex traffickers after being abducted by a Muslim man known for kidnapping children to forcibly convert them to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Muslim-majority Pakistan ranks seventh on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Pakistan: Young Christian Man Imprisoned For Alleged Blasphemy, “Christ Will Not Forsake Him”
An 18-year-old Christian man in Pakistan is in prison awaiting trial after a former classmate accused him of insulting Islam by saying he did not believe in Allah and questioning the right of Muslim men to have four wives, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With notoriously harsh blasphemy laws, Islamic-majority Pakistan ranks seven on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.