News from this Week 11/3/22

Breaking World News

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

north korea missile test worthy christian newsNorth Korea Fires Missiles Toward South

North Korea has fired at least 23 missiles toward South Korea, the most ever in a single day, prompting the South to launch its rockets while issuing rare air raid warnings.

China condemns deployment of US B-52s to Australia

China has condemned reported US plans to deploy as many as six B-52 bombers to northern Australia as part of a plan to build maintenance facilities and parking places for the bombers at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, the Washington Times reports.

US forces now on the ground in Ukraine

U.S. military personnel are now on the ground in Ukraine, keeping track of and inspecting weapons the U.S. has shipped to Ukrainian forces, a senior defense official announced during a Pentagon background briefing on Monday. These U.S. personnel are some of the first the Pentagon has acknowledged have entered Ukraine since Russia launched its large scale invasion of the country in February.

Latest World News Headlines

US, Saudi Arabia: ‘Iran Attacks Imminent’ – November 2, 2022

Germany registered 5 antisemitic incidents a day in first half of 2022 – November 1, 2022

Ukraine ships wartime record amount of grain – November 1, 2022

Kyiv: ‘Massive Russian Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine’ (Worthy News Radio) – November 1, 2022

Iran plans public trials for 1,000 protesters in Tehran – October 31, 2022

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on Kyiv, targeting critical infrastructure – October 31, 2022

U.S. to send B-52 bombers to Australia amid China tensions – October 31, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

Netanyahu has pledged to build on the achievement of his last term in office, the Abraham Accords with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, that opened the way for a possible normalization of relations with other Arab countries.

‘Israel’s Ex-PM Netanyahu Wins Elections’

Israel’s controversial ex-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies have won 61 seats, enough to form a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, election exit polls showed Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

UN General Assembly votes Israel must renounce possession of its nuclear weapons – November 1, 2022

Netanyahu eyes comeback on eve of Israel election – October 31, 2022

Israel, Bahrain hope to sign free trade deal by year’s end – October 31, 2022

Final polls before Nov. 1 elections show Netanyahu’s bloc just shy of parliamentary majority – October 30, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

US Due To Roll Out Digital ID Despite Worries (Worthy News In-Depth)

The United States edged closer to rolling out a digital identity document system for its more than 337 million citizens despite concerns it will lead to more control by the government and other institutions, Worthy News established Thursday.

Florida’s new election crimes office flags left-wing, ballot-harvesting operation in Orlando

Florida’s newly created Office of Election Crimes and Security is requesting a criminal investigation into charges of ballot harvesting in Orlando, a Democratic stronghold in the critical swing state.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

U.S. Interest Rates Rise Amid Soaring Inflation – November 2, 2022

Fed Reserve expected to announce fourth consecutive interest rate hike – November 2, 2022

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules incorrectly dated mail-in ballots cannot be counted – November 2, 2022

Supreme Court Takes up Affirmative Action – November 1, 2022

The Government Is Set To Spend More On Debt Payments Than The Entire Defense Budget – November 1, 2022

Supreme Court blocks House from Trump’s taxes, for now – November 1, 2022

Biden floats taxing oil companies amid rising energy prices – October 31, 2022

Breaking Christian News

US Christian organization delivers 225,000 children’s Bibles to North Macedonia

A Texas-based Christian organization has this year delivered 225,000 Children and Teen Bibles to North Macedonia, an eastern European country that was part of the former communist federation of Yugoslavia and where Bibles are still hard to come by.

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues

The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria has seen no let-up as suspected Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic militant terrorists killed 12 mainly women, children, and elderly Christians during attacks in Benue state last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Uganda: Evangelists attacked after leading Muslims to Christ, “We need your prayers all the time”

Islamist extremists in eastern Uganda attacked two evangelists with knives earlier this month after the Christians led local Muslims to Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US Missionaries Rush ‘Heat and Hope’ To Ukraine As Missiles Hit (Worthy News Radio) – November 1, 2022

Hong Kong: Christian Pastor the first clergy to be imprisoned under new security laws – October 31, 2022

Sri Lanka: Authorities order churches to close – October 31, 2022

Oldest Known Map of the Stars Found Hidden Under Christian Text – October 31, 2022

Bishops Discuss Peace As War Rages – October 30, 2022

‘Clear Victory for Freedom of Speech and Religion’: Franklin Graham Wins in Court – October 27, 2022

Mainline Protestant church adds ‘nonbinary/genderqueer’ to official membership statistics – October 27, 2022

News from this Week- 6/1/22

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

Exposed: How China Helps Iran Evade Sanctions Through Multibillion-Dollar Oil Scheme

A network of Chinese petrochemical refiners is behind an upswing in the importation of illicit Iranian crude oil, providing the hardline regime in Tehran with at least $22 billion in revenue since President Joe Biden took office.

U.S. Sends Rocket Systems To Ukraine As Fighting Intensifies In East

United States President Joe Biden has pledged to send Ukraine more advanced rocket artillery systems despite concerns in Moscow that they may reach Russian cities. The announcement came as Ukraine struggled to defend itself in the east against the ongoing Russian invasion while Moscow launched nuclear drills on Russian territory.

WHO Strengthens Global Role

The World Health Organization (WHO) appeared to have strengthened its global role after member states agreed on an initial U.S.-led push to reform the rules around disease outbreaks.

Latest World News Headlines

China To Help Lead WHO Despite Controversy – June 1, 2022

Eurozone hits 8.1% inflation as energy costs soar – May 31, 2022

Kenyan Wins Restaurant Award For Feeding 40,000 Children – May 31, 2022

US National Guard planning ‘cooperation’ with Taiwan military – May 31, 2022

EU Agrees To Block Most But Not All Russian Oil – May 31, 2022

Canada’s Trudeau announces ‘national freeze’ on handgun ownership, mandatory gun buyback legislation – May 30, 2022

European Union agrees to ban most Russian oil imports – May 30, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli Air Force simulates widescale strike on Iran nuclear facilities

Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted air maneuvers over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday night, simulating striking Iranian nuclear facilities.

Sa’ar’s New Hope said holding talks with Likud over potential new government

The coalition’s New Hope party is holding behind-the-scenes talks with the opposition Likud over options for a potential alternate government, Hebrew-language media reported on Wednesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel launches government program to support LGBT community – June 1, 2022

Israel Says Iran Used Stolen UN Watchdog Documents to Evade Nuclear Probes – May 31, 2022

IDF chief of staff in Cyprus for joint military exercise – May 31, 2022

Israel, UAE ink ‘groundbreaking’ free trade deal, in 1st with Arab state – May 31, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Cyber agency: Voting software vulnerable in some states

Electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in at least 16 states have software vulnerabilities that leave them susceptible to hacking if unaddressed, the nation’s leading cybersecurity agency says in an advisory sent to state election officials.

Supreme Court Blocks Social Media Anti-Censorship Law

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Texas anti-censorship law Tuesday that would ban social media platforms like Facebook from censoring dissenting opinions.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Biden doesn’t believe in hardening schools, White House says – May 31, 2022

Biden Justice Department appeals ruling that lifted federal mask mandate – May 31, 2022

Police Investigated Over US School Attack – May 30, 2022

Biden signals support for banning most popular U.S. handgun — the 9mm – May 30, 2022

Texas Police Admit ‘Wrong Decision’ In School Massacre – May 29, 2022

Fed government revises first-quarter GDP, contraction worse than originally estimated – May 29, 2022

Schumer blocks Senate GOP school safety bill, angering Republicans – May 29, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: 31 people die in stampede for free food at church event

Thirty-one people, including numerous children, were killed Saturday during a stampede at a church’s free food event in Nigeria’s River state, the Associated Press reports.

First transgender Lutheran bishop has been asked to resign

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has asked Megan Rohrer, its first transgender bishop, to resign after the cleric fired a Hispanic pastor on a culturally important religious day for the Latinx community, Church Leaders (CL) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Head of Nigerian Methodist Church kidnapped, released next day – May 31, 2022

Police Burns Church Building In Central India – May 31, 2022

China Prevents Christian Wedding – May 31, 2022

India: Christian pastors ordered to cease all ministry – May 30, 2022

China: Christian coupled jailed and penniless for selling the Bible – May 30, 2022

India: Hindu authorities shut down church following complaints about conversions to Christianity – May 30, 2022

Pakistan: Catholic girl abducted, forced to marry Muslim man, family “pleading with police” for help – May 30, 2022