Weekly News Brief; 8/2/23

Breaking World News

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Buildup of American Forces in Persian Gulf a New Signal of Worsening US-Iran Conflict

Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in the Persian Gulf. It’s a sign that while America’s wars in the region may be finished, its conflict with Iran over its advancing nuclear program continues to worsen, with no solutions in sight.

‘Moscow Hit By Ukrainian Drones’

Ukraine warned Russia on Tuesday to expect further drone strikes after the mayor of Moscow said a skyscraper had been attacked for the second time in two days.

West Africa suffered 1,800 terror attacks in first half of 2023

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told the UN Security Council that, in the first half of this year alone, West Africa suffered more than 1,800 terror attacks which killed 4,593 people, the Associated Press reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Saudi Arabia to Host Ukraine Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio) – July 31, 2023

Ukraine Warns War Coming To Russia – July 31, 2023

Pakistan Bomb Kills Dozens – July 31, 2023

Judge Defies China Pressure To Ban Hong Kong Protest Song – July 31, 2023

Nine Killed As Blast Rocks Thai Warehouse – July 31, 2023

Moscow Not Resuming Grain Deal Despite African Appeal (Worthy News Radio) – July 30, 2023

Ukraine Moves Christmas Amid Heavy Fighting (Worthy News Radio) – July 30, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Biden says Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization deal may be underway

US President Joe Biden announced last week that a normalization agreement between Israel and long-term official enemy Saudi Arabia may be forthcoming, the Jerusalem Post reports. Such a deal would follow the Abraham Accord normalization deals brokered by the Trump administration between Israel and Morocco, Sudan, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

“Cancerous” Israel must be removed from Middle East, Hezbollah leader says

Doubling down on past virulently anti-semitic statements, the leader of the Lebanese Iran-backed Hezbollah terror organization said at the weekend that the Middle East will work tirelessly until the “cancerous gland” that is Israel has been removed from the region, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

No ‘right of return’ for Palestinian refugees, Israel UN ambassador says – July 31, 2023

National unity talks between Palestinian Authority and Hamas end inconclusively – July 31, 2023

Supreme Court striking down reasonableness bill ‘uncharted territory,’ Netanyahu says – July 30, 2023

Netanyahu meets security chiefs amid ongoing Hezbollah provocations on border – July 30, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Charged Over Alleged Election Fraud

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump faced significant legal challenges that could overshadow his re-election bid after he was charged with four counts following a grand jury’s examination of his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Special counsel announces charges against Trump over Jan. 6: ‘Unprecedented assault’ on democracy

Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday delivered remarks following the unveiling of a four-count indictment against former President Donald Trump in connection with the events of the Jan. 6, Capitol riot.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US’ Credit Rating Downgraded – August 1, 2023

Biden pushes fight with Supreme Court as he launches student loan forgiveness website – July 31, 2023

Devon Archer tells Congress Burisma pressured Hunter Biden to deal with Ukrainian prosecutor – July 31, 2023

Fox News Cancels Donations For Satanic Temple After Outcry – July 31, 2023

WSJ: Facebook Satisfied WH, Removed COVID Posts – July 30, 2023

McConnell Lapse, Biden Stumble Highlight Advanced Age of US Leaders – July 30, 2023

Record number of individuals on terrorist watch list encountered at southern border so far this year – July 30, 2023

Breaking Christian News

High living costs have caused significant downturn in US charitable giving

A new survey released Friday shows that the rising cost of living over the last three years has caused many Americans to either give less to charity or to cease giving altogether, the Washington Times reports. Polling 4,928 US adults in May, the survey was conducted by the consumer research company Collage Group.

Abducted US Christian nurse and daughter still captives in Haiti

The US State Department has stated it is working to secure the release of an American Christian nurse and her daughter who were kidnapped in Haiti last week, but declined to give any information on who the abductors might be or whether they have made any ransom demands, USA Today reports. Poverty and disaster-stricken Haiti has long been plagued by extreme gang violence and political instability.