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Around the World
US Prepares Tactical Missiles For Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden’s White House is reportedly planning to send long-range tactical missiles to Ukraine as it is suffering setbacks in its battle against Russia’s invading military.
British Cargo Sinking After Attack
A British cargo ship was sinking in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi rebels attacked it and two other U.S. vessels in the region, Israeli and British sources said Tuesday.
China At ‘Fever Pitch’ to Build Offensive Cyber Weapons
Chinese hackers are intensifying their attempts to infiltrate critical U.S. infrastructure networks to position themselves for future sabotage according to FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Several Injured As Eritrean Clashes Hit Netherlands
Security has been stepped up in The Hague after the Dutch city turned into a war zone with two rival groups of Eritreans fighting each other over the weekend, injuring at least six police officers, officials said.
Hungary’s Orbán Regrets President’s Resignation Over Child Abuse
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday he regretted that the nation’s most powerful women resigned over a presidential pardon in a child sexual abuse case, but added: “It was the right decision.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel To Restrict Visitors To Temple Mount, Families Concerned
Tensions rose in Jerusalem on Wednesday after Israel’s government said it would impose restrictions on the access of Palestinians to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of East Jerusalem during the Muslim month of Ramadan amid “security needs.”
US Vetoes Arab-Backed UN Resolution Calling For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
The United States has vetoed an Arab-backed United Nations resolution Tuesday demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in the embattled Gaza Strip.
Inside the United States
Musk: ‘Patient With Chip Implant Moving Mouse With Thoughts’
Billionaire Elon Musk says the first human patient implanted with a brain chip from his startup Neuralink makes a “full recovery" and can control the computer mouse around the screen “just by thinking."
Musk’s SpaceX Creates ‘Starshield’ For Pentagon Revealed By Secret $1.8 Billion Contract
Elon Musk's SpaceX is advancing a covert satellite project called Starshield, aimed at supporting the Pentagon and its national security allies, as unveiled by a $1.8 billion secret contract, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Christian News
Up To 1,000 Students Answer Call To Follow Christ At Florida State University
Amid a surge of reports that revival is taking place on US college campuses, Christian author and founder of IF:Gathering Jennie Allen announced Friday that Florida State University (FSU) saw up to a thousand students going forward to put their faith in Christ during a free worship event the evening before, CBN News reports.
India: Hindus Attack 8 Christians in Chhattisgarh State, Indian Christians Suffering “Psychological Trauma”
Hindu extremists in India are continuing to persecute Christians in their zeal to ensure Hindu nationalism is the dominant ideology in this vast country: in a recent incident, a mob of Hindus in Chhattisgarh state attacked and hospitalized eight Christians who were on their way home from their weekly house church meeting, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: More Than 8,000 Christians Murdered Last Year In “Jihadist Genocide,” Report
Islamic jihadists slaughtered more than 8,000 Christians in Nigeria in 2023 alone, according to a new report by Nigerian human rights organization International Society for Civil Liberty and Rule of Law (Intersociety).
US Prepares Tactical Missiles For Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden’s White House is reportedly planning to send long-range tactical missiles to Ukraine as it is suffering setbacks in its battle against Russia’s invading military.
British Cargo Sinking After Attack
A British cargo ship was sinking in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi rebels attacked it and two other U.S. vessels in the region, Israeli and British sources said Tuesday.
China At ‘Fever Pitch’ to Build Offensive Cyber Weapons
Chinese hackers are intensifying their attempts to infiltrate critical U.S. infrastructure networks to position themselves for future sabotage according to FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Several Injured As Eritrean Clashes Hit Netherlands
Security has been stepped up in The Hague after the Dutch city turned into a war zone with two rival groups of Eritreans fighting each other over the weekend, injuring at least six police officers, officials said.
Hungary’s Orbán Regrets President’s Resignation Over Child Abuse
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday he regretted that the nation’s most powerful women resigned over a presidential pardon in a child sexual abuse case, but added: “It was the right decision.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel To Restrict Visitors To Temple Mount, Families Concerned
Tensions rose in Jerusalem on Wednesday after Israel’s government said it would impose restrictions on the access of Palestinians to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of East Jerusalem during the Muslim month of Ramadan amid “security needs.”
US Vetoes Arab-Backed UN Resolution Calling For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
The United States has vetoed an Arab-backed United Nations resolution Tuesday demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in the embattled Gaza Strip.
Inside the United States
Musk: ‘Patient With Chip Implant Moving Mouse With Thoughts’
Billionaire Elon Musk says the first human patient implanted with a brain chip from his startup Neuralink makes a “full recovery" and can control the computer mouse around the screen “just by thinking."
Musk’s SpaceX Creates ‘Starshield’ For Pentagon Revealed By Secret $1.8 Billion Contract
Elon Musk's SpaceX is advancing a covert satellite project called Starshield, aimed at supporting the Pentagon and its national security allies, as unveiled by a $1.8 billion secret contract, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Christian News
Up To 1,000 Students Answer Call To Follow Christ At Florida State University
Amid a surge of reports that revival is taking place on US college campuses, Christian author and founder of IF:Gathering Jennie Allen announced Friday that Florida State University (FSU) saw up to a thousand students going forward to put their faith in Christ during a free worship event the evening before, CBN News reports.
India: Hindus Attack 8 Christians in Chhattisgarh State, Indian Christians Suffering “Psychological Trauma”
Hindu extremists in India are continuing to persecute Christians in their zeal to ensure Hindu nationalism is the dominant ideology in this vast country: in a recent incident, a mob of Hindus in Chhattisgarh state attacked and hospitalized eight Christians who were on their way home from their weekly house church meeting, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: More Than 8,000 Christians Murdered Last Year In “Jihadist Genocide,” Report
Islamic jihadists slaughtered more than 8,000 Christians in Nigeria in 2023 alone, according to a new report by Nigerian human rights organization International Society for Civil Liberty and Rule of Law (Intersociety).
Around the World
Widow Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny ‘To Continue His Work’; Husband ‘Poisoned’
The widow of opposition leader, Kremlin critic, and anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny has vowed to continue his work and blamed Russia’s president for her husband’s death in an Arctic Circle prison on Friday.
US Building Army Bases In Somalia
The U.S. was preparing over the weekend to build five military bases for Somalia’s National Army after signing a security pact with the African nation’s government.
US Strikes Hit Houthi Areas In Yemen
The United States military said Sunday they carried out five “self-defense strikes” in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.
50,000 Hungarians Outraged Over Presidential Pardon For Pedophile
Tens of thousands of Hungarians expressed outrage on Friday over a presidential pardon for an official sentenced in a pedophilia case that has left longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán fighting for his political life.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Deep Into Lebanon Hitting Hezbollah Arms Depots
On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they had struck two Hezbollah weapons depots, located near Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon.
U.S. Submits Ceasefire Proposal to United Nations Security Council In Bid to Pause Israel’s Advance into Rafah
The United States has put forward an alternative draft for a United Nations Security Council resolution to '“support for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable, based on the formula of all hostages being released,” according to Reuters, and such a move "would have serious implications for regional peace and security, and therefore underscores that such a major ground offensive should not proceed under current circumstances.”
Dutch Pro-Israel Christian Group Hiding Magazine
A Dutch Christian foundation supporting efforts to provide the Gospel, Bibles, and humanitarian aid to Jews is among the latest pro-Israel groups to distribute its publication in a sealed envelope amid mounting antisemitism in the Netherlands.
Inside the United States
Jewish College Students In The U.S. Face Antisemitism, Little Help From Officials
The rise of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses often feature protesters calling for violence against Jews, leaving Jewish students feeling unsafe and frustrated by the lack of response from school administrators and federal officials.
Texas Sending State Troops To Border Despite Biden’s Objections
Migrants trying to enter the United States illegally from Mexico were seeing more obstacles Monday as Texas prepared to house up to 2,300 state troops in its border city of Eagle Pass, raising tensions with the Biden administration.
Christian News
China: Three Church Leaders Arrested While Leading Congregation’s Children In Worship
As China’s ruling Communist Party continues its crackdown on Chinese Christian families and house churches, police on Jan. 18 arrested three believers from the Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church as they led children in the congregation in singing hymns and prayer, China Aid reports.
Uganda: Former Muslim Converts To Christ Vulnerable To Extreme Violence From Islamic Community, Christian Couple Slaughtered
Christianity is legal in Uganda, but believers who left Islam for Christ are increasingly vulnerable to extreme violence by radicalized Muslim relatives and neighbors. In the latest incident of such brutality, a formerly Muslim couple in eastern Uganda were hacked to death on Feb. 2, just weeks after putting their faith in Christ, Morning Star News reported.
Widow Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny ‘To Continue His Work’; Husband ‘Poisoned’
The widow of opposition leader, Kremlin critic, and anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny has vowed to continue his work and blamed Russia’s president for her husband’s death in an Arctic Circle prison on Friday.
US Building Army Bases In Somalia
The U.S. was preparing over the weekend to build five military bases for Somalia’s National Army after signing a security pact with the African nation’s government.
US Strikes Hit Houthi Areas In Yemen
The United States military said Sunday they carried out five “self-defense strikes” in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.
50,000 Hungarians Outraged Over Presidential Pardon For Pedophile
Tens of thousands of Hungarians expressed outrage on Friday over a presidential pardon for an official sentenced in a pedophilia case that has left longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán fighting for his political life.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Deep Into Lebanon Hitting Hezbollah Arms Depots
On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they had struck two Hezbollah weapons depots, located near Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon.
U.S. Submits Ceasefire Proposal to United Nations Security Council In Bid to Pause Israel’s Advance into Rafah
The United States has put forward an alternative draft for a United Nations Security Council resolution to '“support for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable, based on the formula of all hostages being released,” according to Reuters, and such a move "would have serious implications for regional peace and security, and therefore underscores that such a major ground offensive should not proceed under current circumstances.”
Dutch Pro-Israel Christian Group Hiding Magazine
A Dutch Christian foundation supporting efforts to provide the Gospel, Bibles, and humanitarian aid to Jews is among the latest pro-Israel groups to distribute its publication in a sealed envelope amid mounting antisemitism in the Netherlands.
Inside the United States
Jewish College Students In The U.S. Face Antisemitism, Little Help From Officials
The rise of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses often feature protesters calling for violence against Jews, leaving Jewish students feeling unsafe and frustrated by the lack of response from school administrators and federal officials.
Texas Sending State Troops To Border Despite Biden’s Objections
Migrants trying to enter the United States illegally from Mexico were seeing more obstacles Monday as Texas prepared to house up to 2,300 state troops in its border city of Eagle Pass, raising tensions with the Biden administration.
Christian News
China: Three Church Leaders Arrested While Leading Congregation’s Children In Worship
As China’s ruling Communist Party continues its crackdown on Chinese Christian families and house churches, police on Jan. 18 arrested three believers from the Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church as they led children in the congregation in singing hymns and prayer, China Aid reports.
Uganda: Former Muslim Converts To Christ Vulnerable To Extreme Violence From Islamic Community, Christian Couple Slaughtered
Christianity is legal in Uganda, but believers who left Islam for Christ are increasingly vulnerable to extreme violence by radicalized Muslim relatives and neighbors. In the latest incident of such brutality, a formerly Muslim couple in eastern Uganda were hacked to death on Feb. 2, just weeks after putting their faith in Christ, Morning Star News reported.
Around the World
Hundreds Detained After Kremlin Critic Navalny Dies
At least hundreds of people have been detained across Russia as the young and old took to the streets to protest the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died in prison on Friday, several sources said Saturday.
Ukraine Withdraws From Key Town, Citing Lack Of Western Weapons
After months of fighting for a critical eastern town that is feared to have killed tens of thousands, battle-worn Ukraine said Saturday its troops have withdrawn from Avdiivka.
Jailed Russian Opposition Politician and Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Dies At 47
The jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny - a prominent vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - has died, prison officials said Friday.
Hungarian Bishop Apologizes For Supporting Presidential Pardon For Child Abuser
Hungarian Reformed Bishop Zoltán Balog has apologized for advising the country’s president to give a presidential pardon to a former deputy director of an orphanage who was an accomplice in the sexual abuse of children.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Says Hamas’ Battalions in Khan Younis Defeated
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Sunday that the battalions of Hamas in Khan Younis have been dismantled, with an impending offensive in Rafah expected in the near future.
Israel Issues Declaration Opposing International Efforts to Unilaterally Establish A Palestinian State
Israel's cabinet unanimously rejected any attempts by Western countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian State on Sunday, saying such a move would reward unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace agreement.
Inside the United States
Truckers for Trump Vow to Boycott New York City After Trump Fraud Ruling
A group of truck drivers, supporters of former President Donald Trump, have vowed to boycott New York City as a form of protest against the civil fraud ruling. The verdict imposed a fine exceeding $450 million on Trump and suspended his business operations within the state for three years, it was announced on Friday.
Feds Sue Tennessee Over Registering HIV Sex Workers As Violent Sex Offenders
The federal government filed suit Thursday against Tennessee and its Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over enforcement of the state's aggravated prostitution statute.
Trump Family Fumes Over $400 Million In Fines
Donald J. Trump was weighing his options Saturday after the former U.S. president and his trust were ordered to pay $453.5 million in penalties and interest, a ruling experts say could leave him without cash and tarnish his image as a successful billionaire.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Homes Firebombed By Muslims Over Voting In General Election
Christians in Punjab Province, Pakistan, last Monday had fire bombs thrown and gunshots fired at their homes by Muslim extremists enraged that they had voted for an opposing political party in the Feb. 8 general election, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Tony Bobulinski testifies Joe Biden participated in family’s Chinese business deal
One of Hunter Biden‘s former business partners told Congress in a closed-door interview this week that he witnessed firsthand how President Joe Biden was involved with his family members’ business dealings with a Chinese energy conglomerate and discussed how Joe Biden met with associates to further the dealings.
Hundreds Detained After Kremlin Critic Navalny Dies
At least hundreds of people have been detained across Russia as the young and old took to the streets to protest the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died in prison on Friday, several sources said Saturday.
Ukraine Withdraws From Key Town, Citing Lack Of Western Weapons
After months of fighting for a critical eastern town that is feared to have killed tens of thousands, battle-worn Ukraine said Saturday its troops have withdrawn from Avdiivka.
Jailed Russian Opposition Politician and Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Dies At 47
The jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny - a prominent vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - has died, prison officials said Friday.
Hungarian Bishop Apologizes For Supporting Presidential Pardon For Child Abuser
Hungarian Reformed Bishop Zoltán Balog has apologized for advising the country’s president to give a presidential pardon to a former deputy director of an orphanage who was an accomplice in the sexual abuse of children.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Says Hamas’ Battalions in Khan Younis Defeated
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Sunday that the battalions of Hamas in Khan Younis have been dismantled, with an impending offensive in Rafah expected in the near future.
Israel Issues Declaration Opposing International Efforts to Unilaterally Establish A Palestinian State
Israel's cabinet unanimously rejected any attempts by Western countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian State on Sunday, saying such a move would reward unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace agreement.
Inside the United States
Truckers for Trump Vow to Boycott New York City After Trump Fraud Ruling
A group of truck drivers, supporters of former President Donald Trump, have vowed to boycott New York City as a form of protest against the civil fraud ruling. The verdict imposed a fine exceeding $450 million on Trump and suspended his business operations within the state for three years, it was announced on Friday.
Feds Sue Tennessee Over Registering HIV Sex Workers As Violent Sex Offenders
The federal government filed suit Thursday against Tennessee and its Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over enforcement of the state's aggravated prostitution statute.
Trump Family Fumes Over $400 Million In Fines
Donald J. Trump was weighing his options Saturday after the former U.S. president and his trust were ordered to pay $453.5 million in penalties and interest, a ruling experts say could leave him without cash and tarnish his image as a successful billionaire.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Homes Firebombed By Muslims Over Voting In General Election
Christians in Punjab Province, Pakistan, last Monday had fire bombs thrown and gunshots fired at their homes by Muslim extremists enraged that they had voted for an opposing political party in the Feb. 8 general election, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Tony Bobulinski testifies Joe Biden participated in family’s Chinese business deal
One of Hunter Biden‘s former business partners told Congress in a closed-door interview this week that he witnessed firsthand how President Joe Biden was involved with his family members’ business dealings with a Chinese energy conglomerate and discussed how Joe Biden met with associates to further the dealings.