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Around the World
US Embassy Evacuated By US Military in Haiti
On Sunday, the U.S. military announced that it carried out an operation in Haiti to evacuate select staff from the country due to rising violence while also deploying extra forces to enhance the security around the U.S. Embassy in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
US Role In Yemen Increasing After Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
There was uncertainty Sunday about American forces believed to be in Yemen after the country’s Houthi rebels targeted U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, prompting an international response.
Riots In Amsterdam As King and Israeli President Open Holocaust Museum
Dutch riot police clashed with protesters opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, which the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander inaugurated.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes Between Police and Worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound on First Night of Ramadan
As thousands of Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City for prayers on the first night of Ramadan, a video shared on social media depicts Israeli Border Police officers using batons against worshippers at the entrance of the Haram al-Sharif sacred area, also referred to by Jews as the Temple Mount.
Five Killed In US Airdrop In Gaza As Israel Ponders Arming Civilians
Five people were killed Friday after being hit by aid dropped by the United States in Gaza as at least one parachute failed to deploy correctly and one or more parcels fell on them, according to Israeli sources and Gaza officials.
Inside the United States
Court Hands Texas A Win In Lawsuit Over Federal Border Wall Construction
A U.S. District Court handed Texas a win in the first round of a case that consolidated two lawsuits filed against the Biden administration for halting border wall construction.
Fact Check: Biden’s Claim He Cut The Deficit Challenged As False
President Joe Biden took aim at the nation's debt and deficit in his State of the Union address on Thursday, but several of his financial claims were false, according to some budget experts, including his claim that he cut the deficit by $1 trillion last term.
White House Outraged Over Orbán-Trump Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s hardline Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with former American President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. state of Florida, sparking outrage in the White House where the visiting European leader was described as a dictator.
Trump, Republicans Condemn Biden’s State of Union as Remarks from ‘Angry Old Man’
Former President Donald Trump has called U.S. President Joe Biden's fourth and perhaps last State of the Union address "angry", "polarizing," and an “embarrassment” to the United States.
Biden Says ‘War in Gaza Gut-Wrenching’ and that ‘Age Made Him Clearer Thinking’
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the war in Gaza is "gut-wrenching" and urged more humanitarian aid, including through an aid port the American military is setting up.
Christian News
Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds Of Children In Nigeria
Parents were praying and hoping their children were alive Friday after gunmen kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in northwestern Nigeria in the biggest mass abduction from a school in a decade.
US Embassy Evacuated By US Military in Haiti
On Sunday, the U.S. military announced that it carried out an operation in Haiti to evacuate select staff from the country due to rising violence while also deploying extra forces to enhance the security around the U.S. Embassy in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
US Role In Yemen Increasing After Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
There was uncertainty Sunday about American forces believed to be in Yemen after the country’s Houthi rebels targeted U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, prompting an international response.
Riots In Amsterdam As King and Israeli President Open Holocaust Museum
Dutch riot police clashed with protesters opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, which the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander inaugurated.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes Between Police and Worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound on First Night of Ramadan
As thousands of Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City for prayers on the first night of Ramadan, a video shared on social media depicts Israeli Border Police officers using batons against worshippers at the entrance of the Haram al-Sharif sacred area, also referred to by Jews as the Temple Mount.
Five Killed In US Airdrop In Gaza As Israel Ponders Arming Civilians
Five people were killed Friday after being hit by aid dropped by the United States in Gaza as at least one parachute failed to deploy correctly and one or more parcels fell on them, according to Israeli sources and Gaza officials.
Inside the United States
Court Hands Texas A Win In Lawsuit Over Federal Border Wall Construction
A U.S. District Court handed Texas a win in the first round of a case that consolidated two lawsuits filed against the Biden administration for halting border wall construction.
Fact Check: Biden’s Claim He Cut The Deficit Challenged As False
President Joe Biden took aim at the nation's debt and deficit in his State of the Union address on Thursday, but several of his financial claims were false, according to some budget experts, including his claim that he cut the deficit by $1 trillion last term.
White House Outraged Over Orbán-Trump Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s hardline Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with former American President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. state of Florida, sparking outrage in the White House where the visiting European leader was described as a dictator.
Trump, Republicans Condemn Biden’s State of Union as Remarks from ‘Angry Old Man’
Former President Donald Trump has called U.S. President Joe Biden's fourth and perhaps last State of the Union address "angry", "polarizing," and an “embarrassment” to the United States.
Biden Says ‘War in Gaza Gut-Wrenching’ and that ‘Age Made Him Clearer Thinking’
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the war in Gaza is "gut-wrenching" and urged more humanitarian aid, including through an aid port the American military is setting up.
Christian News
Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds Of Children In Nigeria
Parents were praying and hoping their children were alive Friday after gunmen kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in northwestern Nigeria in the biggest mass abduction from a school in a decade.
Around the World
European Central Bank Keeps Rates At Record Highs
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates at the highest level in its two-and-a-half-decade history despite policymakers claiming progress in their battle against high inflation and other economic headwinds.
Hungary’s Orbán Shuns White House to Meet Ex-President Trump
Hungary’s controversial Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who he views as a close ally in his battle against Western criticism over his perceived authoritarian style.
Sweden Joins NATO As 32nd State Amid Worries Of Broader War (Worthy News In-Depth)
Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO on Thursday in a historic move that will see the military alliance increase its presence in the Nordic territory near Russia as a new Cold War re-emerges.
China Increases Defense Spending Amid Lagging Economy
As China struggles to manage an economic downturn that includes slow growth and high youth unemployment, the ruling Chinese Communist Party announced Tuesday that it is increasing its defense budget by 7.2 percent, the Associated Press reports.
China Building New Generation of Mobile Nukes
Recently, the head of the U.S. Strategic Command reported to Congress that China is creating a new class of mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles, signifying a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, the Washington Times reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US To Open Aid Port For Gaza
Facing a backlash within his Democratic Party over his support for Israel’s war against Hamas, U.S. President Joe Biden was to announce that the U.S. military would construct a port in Gaza to get humanitarian aid into the territory by sea.
Inside the United States
Biden Blasts Republicans On Border, Repeatedly Attacks Trump
President Joe Biden delivered a wide-ranging State of the Union address Thursday evening, touching on the economy, Ukraine, the border and more while attacking Republicans during his remarks, possibly his last time to give the address as president.
Florida Sheriff Blasts Border Policies After 21 Charged In Sex Trafficking Ring
An undercover human trafficking operation in Florida found that 21 illegal foreign nationals were using papers given to them by the Department of Homeland Security to fly to major cities in the United States for free to engage in sex trafficking, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Missouri AG Sues To Prevent Planned Parenthood From Alleged Transportation Of Minors For Out Of State Abortions
The Attorney General of Missouri has filed legal action against Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the US, to prevent the organization from transporting minors out of the state for abortions without their parents’ consent, The Christian Post reports. Planned Parenthood has denied that it does this.
Christian News
UK Police Will Pay Damages To Street Evangelist After Trying To Censor His peech
A British police force has agreed to pay damages in settlement of a lawsuit filed by a street preacher whom they ordered to stop making public statements that cast religions other than Christianity in a negative light, CBN News reports.
Liberty University Agrees To Pay Record $14 Million Fine For Violations Of Crime Reporting Legislation
One of the largest Christian colleges in the United States, Liberty University has agreed to pay the federal government a record $14 million fine for failure to properly report on crime and safety on campus. Liberty University has over 15,000 students at its Virginia campus and 130,000 enrolled worldwide, and received $874 million in federal student aid, the Roys Report (TRR) reports.
European Central Bank Keeps Rates At Record Highs
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates at the highest level in its two-and-a-half-decade history despite policymakers claiming progress in their battle against high inflation and other economic headwinds.
Hungary’s Orbán Shuns White House to Meet Ex-President Trump
Hungary’s controversial Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who he views as a close ally in his battle against Western criticism over his perceived authoritarian style.
Sweden Joins NATO As 32nd State Amid Worries Of Broader War (Worthy News In-Depth)
Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO on Thursday in a historic move that will see the military alliance increase its presence in the Nordic territory near Russia as a new Cold War re-emerges.
China Increases Defense Spending Amid Lagging Economy
As China struggles to manage an economic downturn that includes slow growth and high youth unemployment, the ruling Chinese Communist Party announced Tuesday that it is increasing its defense budget by 7.2 percent, the Associated Press reports.
China Building New Generation of Mobile Nukes
Recently, the head of the U.S. Strategic Command reported to Congress that China is creating a new class of mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles, signifying a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, the Washington Times reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US To Open Aid Port For Gaza
Facing a backlash within his Democratic Party over his support for Israel’s war against Hamas, U.S. President Joe Biden was to announce that the U.S. military would construct a port in Gaza to get humanitarian aid into the territory by sea.
Inside the United States
Biden Blasts Republicans On Border, Repeatedly Attacks Trump
President Joe Biden delivered a wide-ranging State of the Union address Thursday evening, touching on the economy, Ukraine, the border and more while attacking Republicans during his remarks, possibly his last time to give the address as president.
Florida Sheriff Blasts Border Policies After 21 Charged In Sex Trafficking Ring
An undercover human trafficking operation in Florida found that 21 illegal foreign nationals were using papers given to them by the Department of Homeland Security to fly to major cities in the United States for free to engage in sex trafficking, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Missouri AG Sues To Prevent Planned Parenthood From Alleged Transportation Of Minors For Out Of State Abortions
The Attorney General of Missouri has filed legal action against Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the US, to prevent the organization from transporting minors out of the state for abortions without their parents’ consent, The Christian Post reports. Planned Parenthood has denied that it does this.
Christian News
UK Police Will Pay Damages To Street Evangelist After Trying To Censor His peech
A British police force has agreed to pay damages in settlement of a lawsuit filed by a street preacher whom they ordered to stop making public statements that cast religions other than Christianity in a negative light, CBN News reports.
Liberty University Agrees To Pay Record $14 Million Fine For Violations Of Crime Reporting Legislation
One of the largest Christian colleges in the United States, Liberty University has agreed to pay the federal government a record $14 million fine for failure to properly report on crime and safety on campus. Liberty University has over 15,000 students at its Virginia campus and 130,000 enrolled worldwide, and received $874 million in federal student aid, the Roys Report (TRR) reports.
Around the World
US Tells Iran: ‘Dilute Enriched Uranian’ After Nuclear Weapons Warnings
The United States demanded Wednesday that Iran is diluting all of its enriched uranium to up to “60 percent purity” after warnings from United Nations experts that the Islamic Republic could enrich towards having nuclear weapons.
Iran Carried Out “Staggering” Number Of Executions Last Year, Report
A new report on Iran’s use of the death penalty shows that the Islamic regime in Tehran executed a “staggering” 834 people last year, a 43% increase from 2022. Published on Mar. 5, the report was jointly compiled by the Iran Human Rights group (IHRNGO) and the France-based Together Against the Death Penalty organization (ECPM).
France’s President Defends His Call For Ground Troops in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he “fully stood behind” his remarks about sending Western ground troops to war-ravaged Ukraine and urged allies not to be “cowards.”
Hungary Rejects Rutte As NATO Chief But Signs Sweden’s Membership
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has signed a bill allowing Sweden’s entry into NATO, but Budapest declined to endorse Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next chief of the military alliance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Will Allow Unrestricted Muslim Access to Temple Mount During Ramadan, Netanyahu Says
This week, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that during the first week of Ramadan, the level of access for Muslim worshippers to the Temple Mount would remain unchanged from previous years. The decision was made against the backdrop of concerns about attempts by terrorist organizations to provoke violence at the holy site following calls for a "month of terror" during the Muslim holy month.
Inside the United States
US: Christians Are Not Required To Provide Gender Transition Insurance Coverage, Federal Court Rules
A federal court in North Carolina ruled Monday that Christian-led businesses cannot be forced to offer employee health insurance coverage that includes gender transition treatments and surgeries, Reuters reports.
Nikki Haley Suspends Presidential Election Campaign; Wishes Trump Well
Nikki Haley, the last main rival of Donald J. Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, has suspended her campaign.
US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution To Protect International Religious Freedom
Amid rising concern over attacks on minority faith groups around the world, a bipartisan coalition of United States Senators last week introduced a resolution urging the State Department to expand its support for international religious freedom as “a fundamental right and a cornerstone of US foreign policy.”
Christian News
Pakistan: Court Acquits Two Christians Accused Of Blasphemy Leading To Jaranwala Riot
A court in Faisalabad, Pakistan has acquitted the two Christian men who were falsely accused of committing blasphemy offenses that led to major riot in Jaranwala on Aug.16 last year, Morning Star News reports.
Indonesia Christians Doubt Government’s Ability To Tackle Anti-Christian Groups
Devoted Indonesian Christians say they remain concerned about churches being targeted by Islamists despite government pledges to improve the situation for minority faiths in the world’s largest Muslim nation.
US Tells Iran: ‘Dilute Enriched Uranian’ After Nuclear Weapons Warnings
The United States demanded Wednesday that Iran is diluting all of its enriched uranium to up to “60 percent purity” after warnings from United Nations experts that the Islamic Republic could enrich towards having nuclear weapons.
Iran Carried Out “Staggering” Number Of Executions Last Year, Report
A new report on Iran’s use of the death penalty shows that the Islamic regime in Tehran executed a “staggering” 834 people last year, a 43% increase from 2022. Published on Mar. 5, the report was jointly compiled by the Iran Human Rights group (IHRNGO) and the France-based Together Against the Death Penalty organization (ECPM).
France’s President Defends His Call For Ground Troops in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he “fully stood behind” his remarks about sending Western ground troops to war-ravaged Ukraine and urged allies not to be “cowards.”
Hungary Rejects Rutte As NATO Chief But Signs Sweden’s Membership
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has signed a bill allowing Sweden’s entry into NATO, but Budapest declined to endorse Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next chief of the military alliance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Will Allow Unrestricted Muslim Access to Temple Mount During Ramadan, Netanyahu Says
This week, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that during the first week of Ramadan, the level of access for Muslim worshippers to the Temple Mount would remain unchanged from previous years. The decision was made against the backdrop of concerns about attempts by terrorist organizations to provoke violence at the holy site following calls for a "month of terror" during the Muslim holy month.
Inside the United States
US: Christians Are Not Required To Provide Gender Transition Insurance Coverage, Federal Court Rules
A federal court in North Carolina ruled Monday that Christian-led businesses cannot be forced to offer employee health insurance coverage that includes gender transition treatments and surgeries, Reuters reports.
Nikki Haley Suspends Presidential Election Campaign; Wishes Trump Well
Nikki Haley, the last main rival of Donald J. Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, has suspended her campaign.
US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution To Protect International Religious Freedom
Amid rising concern over attacks on minority faith groups around the world, a bipartisan coalition of United States Senators last week introduced a resolution urging the State Department to expand its support for international religious freedom as “a fundamental right and a cornerstone of US foreign policy.”
Christian News
Pakistan: Court Acquits Two Christians Accused Of Blasphemy Leading To Jaranwala Riot
A court in Faisalabad, Pakistan has acquitted the two Christian men who were falsely accused of committing blasphemy offenses that led to major riot in Jaranwala on Aug.16 last year, Morning Star News reports.
Indonesia Christians Doubt Government’s Ability To Tackle Anti-Christian Groups
Devoted Indonesian Christians say they remain concerned about churches being targeted by Islamists despite government pledges to improve the situation for minority faiths in the world’s largest Muslim nation.