Weekly News Brief 6/6/24

Breaking World News

European Parliament Elections Kick Off In Netherlands (Worthy News Radio)
The Netherlands kicked off four days of voted in the European Union when almost 400 million voters can elect 720 members of the European Parliament at a time of turmoil across the continent.

UN Nuclear Agency Board Rebukes Iran for Non-Cooperation
The board of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency on Wednesday passed a resolution censuring Iran for its ongoing refusal to cooperate with the agency’s nuclear watchdog inspectors, the Associated Press reports. The resolution was introduced by France, Germany and Britain.

Massive Voting Underway In Europe At Time Of War
In the second-biggest exercise in democracy behind India’s recent elections, almost 400 million voters will elect 720 members of the European Parliament (EP) from beyond the Arctic circle to the edges of Africa and Asia at a time when Europe faces its most significant armed conflict since World War Two.

Latest World News Headlines

Recovering Slovakia’s PM Forgives Shooter But Blames Opposition – June 6, 2024

Russia’s Putin Threatens West With Long-Range Missiles, Nuclear Weapons (Worthy News In-Depth) – June 5, 2024

German Far-Right Politician Wounded In Knife Attack – June 5, 2024

Gunman Attacks US Embassy in Beirut, Injuring Guard Before Being Shot – June 5, 2024

Dutch Fishing Town Urk Welcomes Jews After Antisemitic Attacks – June 5, 2024

Houthis Launch Missiles at American Vessel in Red Sea – June 4, 2024

Germany: ‘Islamist Extremist Kills Police Officer’; Several Injured (Worthy News Focus) – June 4, 2024

US/South Korea Clash with Russia/China at UNSC Meeting – June 4, 2024

North Korea Sends 900 Balloons Filled with Trash/Excrement into South Korea – June 4, 2024

WHO: ‘Pandemic Treaty By 2025’ Despite Global Outcry – June 3, 2024

Breaking Israel News

US Signs $3 Billion Deal Providing 25 More F-35 Fighter Jets to Israel
Despite recent diplomatic fissures over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the United States on Tuesday officially signed off on a $3 billion deal to provide Israel with 25 additional F-35 fighter jets, bringing to 75 the total number of coveted US stealth planes provided to Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Tuesday’s deal ensures Israel’s qualitative military edge in the Middle East, and is funded by US military aid.

IDF Destroys Major Hamas Tunnel and Rocket Launcher Hidden Under UN Post
Amid talks to bring about the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces operating in the Gaza city of Rafah on Wednesday destroyed a major Hamas tunnel and deactivated ready-to-fire rocket launchers that were hidden in a UN post in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Israel and Hezbollah Draw Closer to Full-Scale War
While still deeply entrenched in a war against Hamas in Gaza, Israel is coming closer to a full-scale war with Hezbollah in Lebanon as well, the Wall Street Journal says in a report that references the views of Israeli officials.

Latest Israel News Headlines

AI-Created Gaza Picture Raises Concerns (Worthy News Analysis) – June 5, 2024

Iranian General Reportedly Killed In Alleged Israeli Strike in Syria – June 4, 2024

Israel: More Than 100,000 Protestors Call for Netanyahu’s Resignation, Hostage Deal – June 4, 2024

Prominent Hezbollah Terrorist Killed As Fires Rage Across Northern Israel – June 3, 2024

Israeli Defense Minister Says ‘We Are Steadily Choking Hamas” and Preparing For Alternative Government in Gaza – June 2, 2024

Biden Calls for End of War, Netanyahu Calls Deal ‘Non-Starter’ Unless Conditions Met – June 2, 2024

Hamas Publishes Hostage Video As Biden Reveals Ceasefire Plan – May 31, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

Border Experts: Biden Plan Will Bring Another 2 Million Into Country a Year
Former Border security leaders serving under multiple presidents and whose careers span decades in law enforcement say President Joe Biden’s “border security” announcement Tuesday won’t secure the border but instead will facilitate more illegal immigration, bringing in another two million people into the country illegally a year.

Number of US Job Openings Falls to Lowest Level in 3 Years
Statistics published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday show that job openings in April were at their lowest level since 2021, Newsweek reports.

US House Approves Bill to Punish ICC for Israel War crimes Investigation
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court officials who target American or Israeli citizens for investigation or prosecution, the Washington Times reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Biden Announces ‘Border Security’ Measures Five Months Ahead of Election – June 4, 2024

Excess Deaths Remained Elevated Even After COVID-19 Vaccines, Study Finds – June 4, 2024

GOP Senators Slam Biden’s Immigration Executive Order – June 4, 2024

California Senate Passes Bill to Ban Teachers From Notifying Parents of Student Gender Transitions – June 4, 2024

Congress Probes Federal Funds for Antisemitic Indoctrination, Terrorism – June 3, 2024

Trump Calls on Supreme Court After Hush Money Conviction – June 3, 2024

Russian State TV Predicts US ‘Civil War’ If Trump Imprisoned – June 2, 2024

Breaking Christian News

India: 15 Christian Families Denied Basic Amenities for Refusal to Renounce Christ
Council authorities in India’s Chhattisgarh state have denied basic human necessities to 15 Christian families who refuse to renounce Christ and worship a local Hindu god, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

700,000 Prisoners To Be Reached With Gospel in 70 Nations’ (Worthy News Mission Watch)
Two major Christian organizations working in jails have agreed to “share the Gospel” of Christ with hundreds of thousands of prisoners and their families.

Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder Assemblies of God Pastor and Four Other Christians
Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria are devastated after Fulani terrorists murdered an Assemblies of God pastor, his wife, and three other church members less than one week after Christian Irigwe and Muslim Fulani leaders met to discuss an end to the decades-long slaughter of believers by radicalized Islamic militants.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pakistan: Elderly Christian Man Accused of Blasphemy Dies from Wounds Inflicted by Islamic Mob – June 5, 2024

Wycliffe Associates Undergoes Efforts to Supply Printed Bibles to Persecuted Christians in North Africa and the Middle East – June 4, 2024

Nicaragua: US Missionary Remains Wrongfully Charged With Fraud, Colleagues Still in Prison – May 30, 2024

2.5 Billion Christians Invited to Participate in Gather25 Commissioning Event – May 30, 2024

Myanmar: Military Junta Rounds Up Dozens of Christian Leaders – May 30, 2024

Christian Ministry to Release First-Ever JESUS Movie in ASL for Deaf People – May 29, 2024

Severely Persecuted Yemeni Christian Suffering Deteriorating Health in Egyptian Prison – May 29, 2024

Weekly News Brief: 5/1/24

Breaking World News

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

Dozens Detained As Freedom Riots Hit Georgia

The smoke cleared Wednesday in the streets of Georgia’s capital after dozens of people were detained while an opposition leader was seen bandaged and bruised, as security forces cracked down on the latest protest outside Parliament against a bill that demonstrators say threatens press freedom.

Sudan: “A Crisis of Epic Proportions is Brewing,” Warns US Ambassador to UN


The US ambassador to the United Nations warned Monday that “history is repeating itself” as Sudan faces a “crisis of epic proportions” that includes a “large-scale massacre” in El-Fasher in the Darfur region, AFP reports.

Australia: Church Leader Forgives Teenager Who Stabbed Him In The Eye During Worship Service


An Australian Assyrian church leader who was stabbed in the eye among other parts of his body during a livestream worship service on Apr. 15 has already returned to the pulpit saying he forgives the attacker, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

LATEST WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

UN Court Rejects Nicaragua’s Request To Halt Germany’s Aid To Israel – April 30, 2024

China Sending Robotic Spacecraft To Moon As Space Race Heats Up – April 30, 2024

NATO Chief: ‘Allies Delayed Arms For Ukraine’ – April 30, 2024

Russia Seizes Villages in Ukraine in Latest Offensive – April 30, 2024

Serbia Jails Attackers Of Journalist – April 29, 2024

China Could Soon Threaten US From Space, General Warns – April 28, 2024

US Delivers More Patriot Missiles To Ukraine As Kyiv Cried For Help – April 28, 2024

Dutch Fear More Antisemitic Attacks; Jews Consider Fleeing – April 28, 2024

Britain’s BBC Under Pressure Over Migrant Tragedy That Killed 5 – April 28, 2024

Dutch Anti-Islam Leader Pledges To Form Government – April 28, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Government Working on Immediate IDF Enlistment of Ultra-Orthodox Men
Amid ongoing legal proceedings to finalize the matter, Israel’s government has told the country’s Supreme Court justices that it is working on the immediate enlistment of army-age ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men into the Israel Defense Forces, i24News reports.

Israel’s Premier Condemns Planned Arrests By International Court


Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned reported plans by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Israeli government officials on charges related to the conduct of its war against Hamas.

European Academics Boycotting Israeli Researchers Since Oct. 7 War

A new report published by Israel’s Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry shows that, since the Oct. 7 massacre which triggered the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, academic researchers from European countries have been increasingly unwilling to cooperate with their Israeli counterparts, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The boycott primarily affects research in the fields of medicine, biology, physics, space, and computer science.

LATEST ISRAEL NEWS HEADLINES

Israel Threatens To Destroy Syria Regime If It Joins Gaza War – April 29, 2024

‘EU Nations To Recognize the State of Palestine’ – April 29, 2024

Hamas Reviewing Israeli Ceasefire/Hostage Release Proposal – April 29, 2024

Israel Moves to Prevent ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Others Amid Gaza Conflict – April 28, 2024

US Building Maritime Aid Pier for Gaza – April 27, 2024

2,000 Year-Old Clay Token Uncovered at Temple Mount May Have Been Used by Pilgrims to Second Temple – April 25, 2024

IDF Reports Elimination of Half of Hezbollah Commanders in South Lebanon Following Strikes on 40 Hezbollah Locations – April 25, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

Texas Law Enforcement, Feds Seize Large Amounts of Cocaine, Weapons at Border

Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are seizing large quantities of cocaine at the border.

US: Lawmakers Preparing Bill To Sanction ICC If It Issues Israel Arrest Warrants

A number of US lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties are working on legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court if it decides to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhyahu or other senior Israeli officials, Axios reported exclusively.

Multiple States Sue Over Biden Title IX Rule

Several Republican attorneys general have sued over the Biden administration’s Title IX rule change, arguing it is illegal. More states are expected to follow.

LATEST U.S. NEWS HEADLINES

Biden’s Student Debt Cancellation Could Cost Taxpayers $1.4 Trillion – April 30, 2024

Number Of Babies Born In US Drops To Historic Lows – April 29, 2024

House Committee Probes Banks Alleged to Have Helped Feds Spy on Americans – April 28, 2024

Elevated Inflation, Poor GDP Growth Raise Concerns – April 28, 2024

USA: Supreme Court Considering Whether Idaho Abortion Ban Supersedes Federal Emergency Care Requirement – April 25, 2024

Arizona Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Civil War-Era Abortion Ban – April 25, 2024

Florida Passes Law Allowing Chaplains In Public Schools – April 25, 2024

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Evangelical Pastor Murdered in Kaduna State, “We Can No Longer Bear This”
A Christian pastor in Nigeria’s Kaduna state was ambushed and murdered by gunmen as he traveled to visit members of his church last month, Christian Daily reports.

Mozambique: Christians Under Increasing Threat From Islamic Insurgents
Christians in northern Mozambique have come under increasing threat from Islamic extremist insurgents fighting the Mozambican government in order to impose their version of Muslim law and control on the country, The Roys Report (TRR) has said.

Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Massacre Christians in Benue State, “I Am Afraid That By 2030 We Will Have Lost A Generation”

Fulani Islamic herdsmen are continuing a protracted, exceedingly brutal, violent campaign to clear rural areas in Nigeria’s Benue state of Christians, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. 

Latest Christian News Headlines

March for Martyrs in Washington DC Highlights Persecution of Christians Worldwide – April 29, 2024

Nigeria: 30 Christians Slaughtered in Plateau State, “No Effort Has Been Made by the Government to Curtail These Attacks” – April 29, 2024

Egypt: Islamic Extremists Destroy Homes in Christian Village – April 25, 2024

Christians Protest Antisemitism At US Universities – April 25, 2024

Christian Rights Group Renews Call For End To India’s Anti-Conversion Laws – April 25, 2024

Myanmar: US Calls For Release of Imprisoned Baptist Pastor – April 24, 2024

India: Pastor and Brother Attacked by Sikhs With Swords, “We Warned You Not To Convert People” – April 24, 2024