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Around the World
EU Ministers Meeting As Ukraine Pleas For Help Amid Mounting Death Toll (Worthy News Radio)
European Union foreign ministers began meeting in Brussels Monday to discuss the future of European support for Ukraine, which needs more ammunition to fight invading Russian troops. The gathering comes while the Polish prime minister is in Kyiv amid more bloodshed as Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of attacking a market in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 others over the weekend.
Dutch Queen Maxima Wants Global Digital IDs (Video)
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has come under fire for demanding that government and business leaders roll out “digital IDs” to ensure they can track persons’ “vaccination status” and other private information.
Iran Soldier Kills Five In Army Base
An Iranian conscript opened fire inside an army base, killing at least five soldiers in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman, where 94 people died in bombings earlier this month, Iranian and Israeli sources said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Thousands Sing, Pray And Rally For Israel In Netherlands Rally For Israel In Netherlands
Thousands of Israel-supporting Christians have gathered in recent weeks near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Dutch city of The Hague, where Israel has been charged with genocide.
Relatives Hostages Storm Israel Parliament
A group of relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas stormed a parliamentary committee session in Jerusalem, demanding that legislators and the government do more to free their loved ones who were kidnapped on October 7.
Christian News
“Nigeria at the Epicenter of Targeted Violence Against the Church,” Four Christians Kidnapped in Benue State
As rights groups now gauge the level of violence against Christians in Nigeria at “100%,” Islamic terrorists in central Nigeria ambushed and kidnapped four Christians in Benue state on Jan. 13, Morning Star News reports. The Open Doors international Christian persecution watchdog has given Nigeria the highest percentage rating for violence against believers, stating that the country is now “at the epicenter of targeted violence against the church.”
Evangelical Christian Murdered by Sudanese Terrorists
An evangelical Sudanese Christian died in Sudan earlier this month after being attacked by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an Islamic paramilitary group which is fighting the Muslim Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of the country, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
EU Ministers Meeting As Ukraine Pleas For Help Amid Mounting Death Toll (Worthy News Radio)
European Union foreign ministers began meeting in Brussels Monday to discuss the future of European support for Ukraine, which needs more ammunition to fight invading Russian troops. The gathering comes while the Polish prime minister is in Kyiv amid more bloodshed as Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of attacking a market in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 others over the weekend.
Dutch Queen Maxima Wants Global Digital IDs (Video)
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has come under fire for demanding that government and business leaders roll out “digital IDs” to ensure they can track persons’ “vaccination status” and other private information.
Iran Soldier Kills Five In Army Base
An Iranian conscript opened fire inside an army base, killing at least five soldiers in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman, where 94 people died in bombings earlier this month, Iranian and Israeli sources said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Thousands Sing, Pray And Rally For Israel In Netherlands Rally For Israel In Netherlands
Thousands of Israel-supporting Christians have gathered in recent weeks near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Dutch city of The Hague, where Israel has been charged with genocide.
Relatives Hostages Storm Israel Parliament
A group of relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas stormed a parliamentary committee session in Jerusalem, demanding that legislators and the government do more to free their loved ones who were kidnapped on October 7.
Christian News
“Nigeria at the Epicenter of Targeted Violence Against the Church,” Four Christians Kidnapped in Benue State
As rights groups now gauge the level of violence against Christians in Nigeria at “100%,” Islamic terrorists in central Nigeria ambushed and kidnapped four Christians in Benue state on Jan. 13, Morning Star News reports. The Open Doors international Christian persecution watchdog has given Nigeria the highest percentage rating for violence against believers, stating that the country is now “at the epicenter of targeted violence against the church.”
Evangelical Christian Murdered by Sudanese Terrorists
An evangelical Sudanese Christian died in Sudan earlier this month after being attacked by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an Islamic paramilitary group which is fighting the Muslim Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of the country, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
WHO Chief Seeks Pandemic Treaty Ahead Of Predicted Deadly Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged nations to sign on to a pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a potential "Disease X” with a fatality rate 20 times that of COVID-19, and no vaccine.
Russia: ‘Ukraine’s Market Attack Kills Dozens’
Moscow on Sunday condemned Kyiv for allegedly shelling a market in the Russian-occupied eastern part of Ukraine, killing at least 25 people.
Islamic ‘Hate Preacher’ Banned In Netherlands
The controversial Australian Islamic preacher Mohamed Hoblos, who was supposed to preach in the Netherlands on Saturday, has been banned from entering the country, the Dutch government says.
Iran, Hezbollah Supporting Red Sea Attacks
Security sources say Iran and the militia it supports are helping to attack ships in the Red Sea, especially vessels heading to Israel.
Russia Blames Ukraine Drone Strikes For Massive Blazes At Oil Facilities (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone strike that sparked a massive inferno at an oil depot in western Russia on Friday after a similar attack on one of Russia's largest refineries. They are the latest in a series of escalating cross-border attacks as the Russia-Ukraine war will soon enter its third year.
Hungary Condemns EU Parliament For Withholding Funds
Hungary has condemned the European Parliament for voting to withhold further European Union funds to Hungary until Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government meets all criteria to reverse the perceived erosion of the rule of law and democratic principles.
Hungary Pledges Support For Mideast Christians and Israel
Hungary’s conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his nation will continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East, including in ‘the Holy Land,’ which includes Israel and Palestinian territories.
Dutch Baby, Father Killed In Iran Strike On ‘Israeli Spy’ Base
The Netherlands said Friday it had summoned Iran’s ambassador after an Iranian strike in neighboring Iraq killed a Dutch infant and her father while injuring her mother and brother.
Houthis Promise Safe Passage for Russian, Chinese Ships As Strikes Continue
The Houthis have promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed militia in Yemen attack commercial ships “in solidarity” with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Tells US: ‘No Palestinian State’
As battles raged Saturday in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he told U.S. President Joe Biden that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty in the Gaza Strip, contradicting the president’s recollection of their talks.
Iran Threatens To Attack Israel After Air Strike
Iran suggested Saturday it would attack Israel after a deadly strike in Syria killed several members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards.
‘Israel Air Strike’ Kills Iran Revolutionary Guards, Intelligence Chief
An Israeli missile strike on Syria's capital, Damascus, killed at least four key members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, including the force's information unit chief, Syrian and Iranian security officials said Saturday.
Inside the United States
DeSantis Drops Out, Endorses Trump Just Before New Hampshire GOP Primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential primary and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
DEA Seizes Greatest Amount of Fentanyl in Agency History in 2023
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents in 2023 seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder – the most the DEA has ever seized in a single year.
WHO Chief Seeks Pandemic Treaty Ahead Of Predicted Deadly Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged nations to sign on to a pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a potential "Disease X” with a fatality rate 20 times that of COVID-19, and no vaccine.
Russia: ‘Ukraine’s Market Attack Kills Dozens’
Moscow on Sunday condemned Kyiv for allegedly shelling a market in the Russian-occupied eastern part of Ukraine, killing at least 25 people.
Islamic ‘Hate Preacher’ Banned In Netherlands
The controversial Australian Islamic preacher Mohamed Hoblos, who was supposed to preach in the Netherlands on Saturday, has been banned from entering the country, the Dutch government says.
Iran, Hezbollah Supporting Red Sea Attacks
Security sources say Iran and the militia it supports are helping to attack ships in the Red Sea, especially vessels heading to Israel.
Russia Blames Ukraine Drone Strikes For Massive Blazes At Oil Facilities (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone strike that sparked a massive inferno at an oil depot in western Russia on Friday after a similar attack on one of Russia's largest refineries. They are the latest in a series of escalating cross-border attacks as the Russia-Ukraine war will soon enter its third year.
Hungary Condemns EU Parliament For Withholding Funds
Hungary has condemned the European Parliament for voting to withhold further European Union funds to Hungary until Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government meets all criteria to reverse the perceived erosion of the rule of law and democratic principles.
Hungary Pledges Support For Mideast Christians and Israel
Hungary’s conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his nation will continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East, including in ‘the Holy Land,’ which includes Israel and Palestinian territories.
Dutch Baby, Father Killed In Iran Strike On ‘Israeli Spy’ Base
The Netherlands said Friday it had summoned Iran’s ambassador after an Iranian strike in neighboring Iraq killed a Dutch infant and her father while injuring her mother and brother.
Houthis Promise Safe Passage for Russian, Chinese Ships As Strikes Continue
The Houthis have promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed militia in Yemen attack commercial ships “in solidarity” with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Tells US: ‘No Palestinian State’
As battles raged Saturday in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he told U.S. President Joe Biden that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty in the Gaza Strip, contradicting the president’s recollection of their talks.
Iran Threatens To Attack Israel After Air Strike
Iran suggested Saturday it would attack Israel after a deadly strike in Syria killed several members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards.
‘Israel Air Strike’ Kills Iran Revolutionary Guards, Intelligence Chief
An Israeli missile strike on Syria's capital, Damascus, killed at least four key members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, including the force's information unit chief, Syrian and Iranian security officials said Saturday.
Inside the United States
DeSantis Drops Out, Endorses Trump Just Before New Hampshire GOP Primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential primary and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
DEA Seizes Greatest Amount of Fentanyl in Agency History in 2023
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents in 2023 seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder – the most the DEA has ever seized in a single year.
Around the World
WEF: Mankind ‘On Way To New World Order’
The president of the influential World Economic Forum (WEF) says, “We are on the way to a new world order” at a time when power is shifting away from the United States as China’s military and economy grows.
US Hits Houthi Sites Again As Israel-Hamas Was Escalates
The United States military fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command said, as the Israel-Hamas rapidly engulfes the Middle East.
Suriname Seeks Arrest Of Ex-President After Massacre Conviction
The Surinamese police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Suriname’s former president, Desi Bouterse, who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the killings of 15 opponents.
ntercepted a vessel carrying Iranian-made missile components and other armaments intended for Yemen's Houthi rebels. During this operation, conducted last week, two SEALs were reported missing, according to a statement released by the U.S. military on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Armed Palestinians Attack Christian Holy Site in West Bank
A mob of armed Palestinians in the West Bank targeted and extensively damaged Jacob's Well, a Christian holy site in Nablus (Shechem), on Sunday night, the Tazpit Press Service (TPS) reports. Christian tradition holds that the site of the well was purchased by the Biblical Patriarch Jacob and is referred to in the New Testament as the Well of Sychar.
Battles Rage Despite Hamas-Israel Aid Deal
attles raged between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip even after both agreed on delivering medicines to Israeli hostages and aid to Palestinians in the war-ravaged territory.
Inside the United States
Trump Pledges to Oppose Implementation of Central Bank Digital Currency
On Wednesday, ex-President Donald Trump pledged that if he were to reassume the presidency, he would prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency.
Alabama Can Enforce Ban On Sex Change Treatments For Minors, Appeals Court Rules
A court of appeals has ruled that Alabama can at least temporarily enforce a law that bans sex change treatments, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors, CBN News reports. A full trial on the constitutionality of the ban is set for August 2024.
All US States Except One Have Seen An Increase In Gender Dysphoria Diagnoses, Report Shows
A new study shows that every US state except South Dakota has seen a rise in the number of patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria in the last few years, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: Mass Slaughter of Christians Continues Unabated, “A Trail of Grief and Trauma”
Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists slaughtered 10 more Nigerian Christians during coordinated attacks on three villages in central Nigeria’s Benue state on Jan. 7, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Christian Watchdog Group Reports Surge in Violence Against Believers
A watchdog group which monitors persecution against Christians in India has reported a surge in violent incidents against believers there, Christian Today India (CTI) reports.
Iranian Converts Start New Year Behind Bars
An Iranian has begun the New Year behind bars after being detained for converting from Islam to Christianity and related activities, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
WEF: Mankind ‘On Way To New World Order’
The president of the influential World Economic Forum (WEF) says, “We are on the way to a new world order” at a time when power is shifting away from the United States as China’s military and economy grows.
US Hits Houthi Sites Again As Israel-Hamas Was Escalates
The United States military fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command said, as the Israel-Hamas rapidly engulfes the Middle East.
Suriname Seeks Arrest Of Ex-President After Massacre Conviction
The Surinamese police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Suriname’s former president, Desi Bouterse, who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the killings of 15 opponents.
ntercepted a vessel carrying Iranian-made missile components and other armaments intended for Yemen's Houthi rebels. During this operation, conducted last week, two SEALs were reported missing, according to a statement released by the U.S. military on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Armed Palestinians Attack Christian Holy Site in West Bank
A mob of armed Palestinians in the West Bank targeted and extensively damaged Jacob's Well, a Christian holy site in Nablus (Shechem), on Sunday night, the Tazpit Press Service (TPS) reports. Christian tradition holds that the site of the well was purchased by the Biblical Patriarch Jacob and is referred to in the New Testament as the Well of Sychar.
Battles Rage Despite Hamas-Israel Aid Deal
attles raged between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip even after both agreed on delivering medicines to Israeli hostages and aid to Palestinians in the war-ravaged territory.
Inside the United States
Trump Pledges to Oppose Implementation of Central Bank Digital Currency
On Wednesday, ex-President Donald Trump pledged that if he were to reassume the presidency, he would prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency.
Alabama Can Enforce Ban On Sex Change Treatments For Minors, Appeals Court Rules
A court of appeals has ruled that Alabama can at least temporarily enforce a law that bans sex change treatments, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors, CBN News reports. A full trial on the constitutionality of the ban is set for August 2024.
All US States Except One Have Seen An Increase In Gender Dysphoria Diagnoses, Report Shows
A new study shows that every US state except South Dakota has seen a rise in the number of patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria in the last few years, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: Mass Slaughter of Christians Continues Unabated, “A Trail of Grief and Trauma”
Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists slaughtered 10 more Nigerian Christians during coordinated attacks on three villages in central Nigeria’s Benue state on Jan. 7, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Christian Watchdog Group Reports Surge in Violence Against Believers
A watchdog group which monitors persecution against Christians in India has reported a surge in violent incidents against believers there, Christian Today India (CTI) reports.
Iranian Converts Start New Year Behind Bars
An Iranian has begun the New Year behind bars after being detained for converting from Islam to Christianity and related activities, Worthy News learned Tuesday.