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Thai Police Detain Teenager After Shooting Kills, Injures Several People At Bangkok Mall
Police in Thailand have detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of killing two people in a shooting at Bangkok’s luxurious Siam Paragon shopping mall, one of Asia’s most visited touristic spots.
US and Russia to hold nationwide emergency drills on the same day
Amid heightened tensions between the two countries over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US and Russia have each announced they will be holding nationwide emergency alert exercises on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Newsweek reports.
President Zelensky: ‘Ukraine To Start EU Membership Talks’ (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made clear his nation expects to start talks on joining the European Union as early as this year despite divisions within the EU about that issue. Zelensky made the announcement after a surprise EU foreign ministers meeting in Ukraine’s capital.
Latest World News Headlines
Mexico Church Mourns 10 Killed In Baptism Service – October 3, 2023
Ukraine hit Russia’s navy base in Crimea so hard that it is likely pulling some missions back to safer waters, UK intel says – October 3, 2023
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals – October 2, 2023
Hungarian and US Colleague Win Nobel Prize for Controversial COVID Vaccine – October 2, 2023
1 Million Attend Poland Opposition Rally – October 2, 2023
Turkey Targets PKK Militants After Blast Rocks Ankara – October 2, 2023
US: Tehran can make nuclear bomb in less than two weeks – October 1, 2023
Breaking Israel News
Iran can’t stop Israel-Saudi peace, Netanyahu says in message to ayatollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday shot down Iran’s attempts at sowing criticism toward Israel’s growing normalized status in the Middle East.
Ancient aqueduct from time of Roman occupation discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeological excavations in the Giv’at Hamatos neighborhood of Jerusalem uncovered an ancient Aqueduct that once carried water throughout Jerusalem’s upper city during the time of Rome’s occupation, the Israel Antiquities Authorities announced on October 2.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Israeli, Saudi officials say US hampering normalization with focus on Palestinians – October 2, 2023
Israel reportedly attacks Iranian arms shipment in Syria – October 2, 2023
Syrian media report Israel strike west of capital – October 1, 2023
Israel, Germany Sign ‘Historic’ Arrow-3 Missile Defense Deal – October 1, 2023
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Breaking U.S. News
Federal Court upholds Kentucky and Tennessee bans on sex-change surgeries/treatments for minors
The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week upheld legislation passed by Tennessee and Kentucky which bans sex-change surgeries and gender hormonal treatments, including “experimental” procedures for minors aged 17 and under, CBN News reports. In its September 28 ruling, the federal court reversed a preliminary injunction issued by a lower court which had prevented the legislation from taking effect.
Multiple People Shot At Morgan State University
Morgan State University in the U.S. city of Baltimore was rocked by gunfire late Tuesday, wounding five people, but none critically, police and other sources said.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
Trump Mentioned As New House Speaker After Removal McCarthy – October 4, 2023
US President Joe Biden’s Son Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ On Gun Charges (Worthy News-Focus) – October 4, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Removed as Speaker Following Historic Vote – October 3, 2023
SCOTUS starts new term: gun rights, gerrymandering, access to abortion on a full agenda of important cases – October 3, 2023
House Republicans investigate reported Chinese targeting of U.S. military bases – October 3, 2023
Supreme Court Rejects Long Shot’s Bid to Disqualify Trump in ’24 – October 2, 2023
Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine – October 2, 2023
Breaking Christian News
Laos Authorities Ban Christian Worship In Southern Area (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian villagers in southern Laos have been threatened with detention and “huge fines” if they continue their church services, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.
One of several northern Nigerian states in which Christians have faced genocidal murder and terror campaigns by Islamic militants determined to impose their version of Sharia law, Kaduna state has seen many Christians murdered, no fewer than 23 pastors killed, and more than 200 churches forcibly shut down since 2019, Barnabas Aid reports.
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
The annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is set for Sunday, November 5th this year, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.
Latest Christian News Headlines
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen murder 15 Christians in one week, “the blood of innocent Christians cries profusely for justice” – October 2, 2023
Indonesia: Large group of Muslims hold anti-Christian protest outside church – October 2, 2023
Dutch Christian Destroys Hundreds Of ‘Idols’ In Netherlands – October 1, 2023
Study links decline of Christianity to collapse of marriage and fatherhood – September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen slaughter villagers in Kaduna state – September 28, 2023
US Christian groups call on Congress to act on behalf of persecuted Myanmar Christians – September 28, 2023
US: Police thwart “diabolical” mass shooting at Virginia church – September 28, 2023
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