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Around the World
Official: ‘Iran Has Everything For Nuclear Bomb’
Iran appeared closer to a nuclear confrontation with Israel after a well-informed Iranian official said the Islamic Republic has everything it needs for a nuclear bomb.
Greece Becomes First Christian Orthodox Nation To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Greece has become the first religiously Christian Orthodox nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
China Reportedly Has Developed a High-Powered Microwave Weapon
Chinese Scientists have claimed a breakthrough in creating a High-Power Microwave (HPM) weapon, marking a quantum leap in directed-energy warfare for use in urban warfare combat scenarios, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
UK Sees Thousands Of Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct. 7 Hamas Attack On Israel, Report
The United Kingdom saw an unprecedented surge in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel by Hamas, with thousands of antisemitic incidents recorded since then, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Talks On Palestinian State As Iran Prepares To Attack Israel (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel faced major security challenges Thursday as Iran prepared to attack the Jewish nation while Arab countries and the United States pushed for the creation of a Palestinian state.
Israel: Remains Of Major Imperial Roman Military Base Uncovered At Megiddo
In a remarkable discovery, Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered architectural remains of the prominent 1,800-year-old Imperial Roman VI ‘Ferrata’ Iron Legion military base at the site of the ancient city of Megiddo in northern Israel.
Inside the United States
Kansas Police Say Mother Of Two Dies In Shootings At Super Bowl Celebration
Police say a mother of two has died after a historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop for a mass shooting as gunfire erupted near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration.
Federal Spending Remains On ‘Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path’
A Congressional watchdog told President Joe Biden and Congress on Thursday that the federal government is on an "unsustainable long-term fiscal path."
Soros Buys Second-Largest Radio Group; 220 U.S. Radio Stations Ahead of 2024
George Soros, a billionaire known for his left-leaning political stance, is acquiring Audacy, the second-largest radio company in America, which operates over 220 stations across the country, according to the New York Post.
Christian News
Britain: London Police Threaten To Arrest Christian Street Preacher
Police officers in the United Kingdom recently threatened to arrest a Christian who was preaching the Gospel of salvation on a London street after they received a call claiming he had made a homophobic statement through an amplifying device, the Daily Mail reports.
Sudan: Christian Mother Attacked By Muslim Husband On Account Of Her Faith In Jesus
A Christian mother of seven living at an internally displaced persons camp in Sudan was badly beaten by her Muslim husband after he heard about her new faith in Jesus, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Official: ‘Iran Has Everything For Nuclear Bomb’
Iran appeared closer to a nuclear confrontation with Israel after a well-informed Iranian official said the Islamic Republic has everything it needs for a nuclear bomb.
Greece Becomes First Christian Orthodox Nation To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Greece has become the first religiously Christian Orthodox nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
China Reportedly Has Developed a High-Powered Microwave Weapon
Chinese Scientists have claimed a breakthrough in creating a High-Power Microwave (HPM) weapon, marking a quantum leap in directed-energy warfare for use in urban warfare combat scenarios, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
UK Sees Thousands Of Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct. 7 Hamas Attack On Israel, Report
The United Kingdom saw an unprecedented surge in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel by Hamas, with thousands of antisemitic incidents recorded since then, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Talks On Palestinian State As Iran Prepares To Attack Israel (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel faced major security challenges Thursday as Iran prepared to attack the Jewish nation while Arab countries and the United States pushed for the creation of a Palestinian state.
Israel: Remains Of Major Imperial Roman Military Base Uncovered At Megiddo
In a remarkable discovery, Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered architectural remains of the prominent 1,800-year-old Imperial Roman VI ‘Ferrata’ Iron Legion military base at the site of the ancient city of Megiddo in northern Israel.
Inside the United States
Kansas Police Say Mother Of Two Dies In Shootings At Super Bowl Celebration
Police say a mother of two has died after a historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop for a mass shooting as gunfire erupted near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration.
Federal Spending Remains On ‘Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path’
A Congressional watchdog told President Joe Biden and Congress on Thursday that the federal government is on an "unsustainable long-term fiscal path."
Soros Buys Second-Largest Radio Group; 220 U.S. Radio Stations Ahead of 2024
George Soros, a billionaire known for his left-leaning political stance, is acquiring Audacy, the second-largest radio company in America, which operates over 220 stations across the country, according to the New York Post.
Christian News
Britain: London Police Threaten To Arrest Christian Street Preacher
Police officers in the United Kingdom recently threatened to arrest a Christian who was preaching the Gospel of salvation on a London street after they received a call claiming he had made a homophobic statement through an amplifying device, the Daily Mail reports.
Sudan: Christian Mother Attacked By Muslim Husband On Account Of Her Faith In Jesus
A Christian mother of seven living at an internally displaced persons camp in Sudan was badly beaten by her Muslim husband after he heard about her new faith in Jesus, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
India and UAE Announce Landmark Trade Deal Creating India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
During his recent visit to the Gulf state, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finalized an agreement to progress the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). This agreement is designed to boost trade and transportation through an extensive network of sea and rail connections.
Indonesian General Accused Of Rights Abuses Claims Victory In Presidential Elections
Evangelical Christians said Wednesday they were pleased that Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential elections despite his past as a military chief during the Suharto dictatorship a generation ago.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Delegation Returns from Cairo Without Breakthrough in Hostage Negotiations
Talks on a hostage release deal involving the US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar ended without an agreement on Tuesday. The Israeli delegation has since returned to Israel, however discussions are scheduled to continue over the next three days.
Israel Responds to Deadly Hezbollah Attack, Threatens To Hold Lebanon Accountable
In retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier and the injury of several others due to rocket fire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a widespread series of strikes against Hezbollah targets within Lebanese territory on Wednesday, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Shooting At KC Chiefs’ Super Bowl Celebration Leaves at Least 22 Shot, 1 Killed
Authorities reported that gunfire broke out close to the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City on Wednesday, resulting in at least 22 individuals being injured and one fatality.
White House To Meet With Lawmakers About ‘Serious National Security Threat’
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee released a vague, concerning statement Wednesday about a looming “national security threat.”
US Senate Unlikely To Impeach Homeland Secretary
The U.S. Senate was facing political challenges Wednesday after the House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, in a history precedent-shattering vote.
Christian News
India: Hindu Group Demands Removal Of All Christian Symbols From Schools in Assam State
A Hindu rights organization in India’s Assam state is demanding the removal of all Christian symbols from local Christian schools on the grounds that missionaries must be prevented from evangelizing pupils, UCA News reports.
China: Government Is Pressuring Believers Not To Raise Their Children In The Christian Faith
Christian rights advocates are concerned that believers in China are being pressured by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to discourage their children from entering into faith in Christ, Christian Today (CT) reports.
India and UAE Announce Landmark Trade Deal Creating India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
During his recent visit to the Gulf state, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finalized an agreement to progress the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). This agreement is designed to boost trade and transportation through an extensive network of sea and rail connections.
Indonesian General Accused Of Rights Abuses Claims Victory In Presidential Elections
Evangelical Christians said Wednesday they were pleased that Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential elections despite his past as a military chief during the Suharto dictatorship a generation ago.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Delegation Returns from Cairo Without Breakthrough in Hostage Negotiations
Talks on a hostage release deal involving the US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar ended without an agreement on Tuesday. The Israeli delegation has since returned to Israel, however discussions are scheduled to continue over the next three days.
Israel Responds to Deadly Hezbollah Attack, Threatens To Hold Lebanon Accountable
In retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier and the injury of several others due to rocket fire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a widespread series of strikes against Hezbollah targets within Lebanese territory on Wednesday, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Shooting At KC Chiefs’ Super Bowl Celebration Leaves at Least 22 Shot, 1 Killed
Authorities reported that gunfire broke out close to the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City on Wednesday, resulting in at least 22 individuals being injured and one fatality.
White House To Meet With Lawmakers About ‘Serious National Security Threat’
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee released a vague, concerning statement Wednesday about a looming “national security threat.”
US Senate Unlikely To Impeach Homeland Secretary
The U.S. Senate was facing political challenges Wednesday after the House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, in a history precedent-shattering vote.
Christian News
India: Hindu Group Demands Removal Of All Christian Symbols From Schools in Assam State
A Hindu rights organization in India’s Assam state is demanding the removal of all Christian symbols from local Christian schools on the grounds that missionaries must be prevented from evangelizing pupils, UCA News reports.
China: Government Is Pressuring Believers Not To Raise Their Children In The Christian Faith
Christian rights advocates are concerned that believers in China are being pressured by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to discourage their children from entering into faith in Christ, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Around the World
Air Force and Space Force Announce Major Overhaul to Confront China
In a major reorganization announced by the U.S. Air Force and its newly established subsidiary, Space Force, the U.S. Air Force Combat wings will be transformed into "units of action" designed to fight better if a war breaks out with China, the Washington Times reported.
Worried Indonesia Christians Pray For Elections; Prabowo Leading In Presidential Polls
Representatives of Indonesia’s minority Christians tell Worthy News they are concerned about their future if a radical Muslim candidate wins Wednesday’s presidential vote.
British Military Thinktank Warns Of Dangerous Decade
An influential British military think-tank warns that tensions around the world signal "what is likely to be a more dangerous decade."
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Biden: Hostage Exchange Sought, However Hamas’s Demands Are Unacceptable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed to US President Joe Biden in their conversation on Sunday that, contrary to what has been reported and interpreted by the Israeli media, he is genuinely interested in negotiating a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Nevertheless, Netanyahu emphasized that any agreement must be feasible for cabinet approval, according to American and Israeli officials who are familiar with the details of their discussion.
13 Arab Israeli Bedouin Honored For Heroism In Saving Israelis On Oct.7
The Israeli Arab Bedouin community was described as the “pride of Israel” during a ceremony held Monday to honor 13 civilian Bedouin who risked their lives to save an untold number of Israelis during the Oct. 7 genocidal attack by Hamas, the Jerusalem Post reports. The ceremony took place at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem and was attended by numerous Israeli public figures, including government ministers.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Votes To Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis. Mayorkas becomes the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached in U.S. history.
Abbott: Texas National Guard Continuing To ‘Hold The Line’ At The Border
While much attention has focused on Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, National Guardsmen are continuing to deploy border security efforts across Texas’ 1,254 shared border with Mexico.
President Biden Says Trump ‘Bows For Russian Dictator’; Urges Trump Allies To Pass Security Package
U.S. President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor, Donald J. Trump, of “bowing down” to “Russian dictator” Vladimir Putin amid signs that the House won’t pass the $95 billion package voted for Tuesday by the Senate.
US Senate Passes $95 Billion Ukraine, Israel Aid Package
The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion national security package early Tuesday to aid Israel, Ukraine, and other U.S. allies early Tuesday after a months-long debate.
Christian News
Support For Israel Has Dropped Dramatically Among Young US Evangelicals, Survey Shows
A newly published survey shows that support for Israel dropped by a dramatic 50% among young American Evangelicals in just three years between 2018-2021, the Jerusalem Post reports. The data is consistent with the outpouring of anti-Israel sentiment that was unleashed worldwide, including in the US, following the Oct. 7 attack on the Jewish state by the Hamas Palestinian terror group.
Uganda: Muslims Beat Evangelist Unconscious, Burn His Home
Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda beat a Christian man unconscious, and then torched his house, after seeing him setting up for a Gospel event near their village last month, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but believers have come under increasing violent persecution from radicalized Muslims, with those who left Islam for Christ being particularly vulnerable to attacks.
Air Force and Space Force Announce Major Overhaul to Confront China
In a major reorganization announced by the U.S. Air Force and its newly established subsidiary, Space Force, the U.S. Air Force Combat wings will be transformed into "units of action" designed to fight better if a war breaks out with China, the Washington Times reported.
Worried Indonesia Christians Pray For Elections; Prabowo Leading In Presidential Polls
Representatives of Indonesia’s minority Christians tell Worthy News they are concerned about their future if a radical Muslim candidate wins Wednesday’s presidential vote.
British Military Thinktank Warns Of Dangerous Decade
An influential British military think-tank warns that tensions around the world signal "what is likely to be a more dangerous decade."
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Biden: Hostage Exchange Sought, However Hamas’s Demands Are Unacceptable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed to US President Joe Biden in their conversation on Sunday that, contrary to what has been reported and interpreted by the Israeli media, he is genuinely interested in negotiating a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Nevertheless, Netanyahu emphasized that any agreement must be feasible for cabinet approval, according to American and Israeli officials who are familiar with the details of their discussion.
13 Arab Israeli Bedouin Honored For Heroism In Saving Israelis On Oct.7
The Israeli Arab Bedouin community was described as the “pride of Israel” during a ceremony held Monday to honor 13 civilian Bedouin who risked their lives to save an untold number of Israelis during the Oct. 7 genocidal attack by Hamas, the Jerusalem Post reports. The ceremony took place at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem and was attended by numerous Israeli public figures, including government ministers.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Votes To Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis. Mayorkas becomes the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached in U.S. history.
Abbott: Texas National Guard Continuing To ‘Hold The Line’ At The Border
While much attention has focused on Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, National Guardsmen are continuing to deploy border security efforts across Texas’ 1,254 shared border with Mexico.
President Biden Says Trump ‘Bows For Russian Dictator’; Urges Trump Allies To Pass Security Package
U.S. President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor, Donald J. Trump, of “bowing down” to “Russian dictator” Vladimir Putin amid signs that the House won’t pass the $95 billion package voted for Tuesday by the Senate.
US Senate Passes $95 Billion Ukraine, Israel Aid Package
The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion national security package early Tuesday to aid Israel, Ukraine, and other U.S. allies early Tuesday after a months-long debate.
Christian News
Support For Israel Has Dropped Dramatically Among Young US Evangelicals, Survey Shows
A newly published survey shows that support for Israel dropped by a dramatic 50% among young American Evangelicals in just three years between 2018-2021, the Jerusalem Post reports. The data is consistent with the outpouring of anti-Israel sentiment that was unleashed worldwide, including in the US, following the Oct. 7 attack on the Jewish state by the Hamas Palestinian terror group.
Uganda: Muslims Beat Evangelist Unconscious, Burn His Home
Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda beat a Christian man unconscious, and then torched his house, after seeing him setting up for a Gospel event near their village last month, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but believers have come under increasing violent persecution from radicalized Muslims, with those who left Islam for Christ being particularly vulnerable to attacks.