News from this Week 8/17/22

Posted on August 17, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Russia Involved In Military Games In Iran, Raising Concerns

Russia and its allies are involved in military games in Iran when Moscow seeks sophisticated Iranian combat drones for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Worthy News monitored.

Iran responds to ‘final’ nuclear talks proposal, after urging US ‘flexibility’

Iran has responded to the European Union’s “final” draft text to revive its 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, according to a European official, after Tehran urged the United States to be flexible in resolving three outstanding issues.

Latest World News Headlines

China’s worst heatwave in 60 years is forcing factories to close – August 16, 2022

U.S. airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al Shabab terrorists: Reports – August 15, 2022

Drones armed with explosives attack US military base in Syria – August 15, 2022

Iran says it will deliver ‘final’ nuclear talks proposal Monday – August 15, 2022

42 Countries Demand Russia Withdraws From Nuclear Site As Battles Rage – August 15, 2022

U.S. Lawmakers In Taiwan After Visit Speaker Pelosi – August 14, 2022

Ukraine’s President Accuses Russia Of Nuclear Blackmail – August 14, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel carriers to soon fly to Turkey, official says as ties continue to improve

Israel and Turkey are very close to understandings that will soon allow Israeli airlines to land in the country, a senior Israeli official told Ynet on Monday.

Jerusalem Terror Attack Wounds Eight, Including Five Americans

Less than a week after Israel concluded its Operation Breaking Dawn against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, an Arab-Israeli man opened fire on a bus near Jerusalem’s Old City early Sunday, wounding eight, including five Americans.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel: Archaeologists find church they believe was built over Biblical Peter’s house-August 16, 2022

IDF says it foiled Hamas attack tunnel with two branches along northern Gaza border – August 15, 2022

Israeli airstrikes in Syria said to hit Iranian targets near Russian naval base – August 15, 2022

Syria says Israeli jets strike near Damascus and Tartus, killing three soldiers – August 14, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

‘Low Caste’ Indians Suffer At US Tech Firms

U.S. tech giants are under pressure to tackle India’s ancient Hindu caste system after several employees said their careers were cut short by their ‘low caste’ backgrounds.

Biden signs $740 billion climate, tax and health care bill into law

President Joe Biden signed a $740 billion spending package into law Tuesday, the final step for the green energy, health care and tax hike bill after months of wrangling and controversy, in particular over the legislation’s hiring of 87,000 new IRS agents to audit Americans.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

California church that was fined over $200K for defying COVID-19 restrictions gets fines dropped – August 16, 2022

Housing starts plunge 9.6%, raising recession fears – August 16, 2022

Judge declines request to block Georgia’s fetal heartbeat law that bans some abortions – August 16, 2022

Ohio churches create taxpayer-funded school, outraging state’s ACLU chapter – August 16, 2022

Gallup: Most Americans oppose vaccine mandates for grade schoolers – August 15, 2022

Idaho Supreme Court allows abortion ban to take effect – August 15, 2022

Health Improving Of Stabbed Author Salman Rushdie – August 15, 2022

Breaking Christian News

US Episcopal Church advocates all forms of gender-affirming treatment for people of all ages

The US Episcopal Church last month passed a resolution advocating access to gender-affirming treatment “in all forms” and for adults and children “of all ages.” The Episcopal Church is a mainline Protestant denomination that is part of the Anglican Communion.

400 Ukrainian Baptist churches have been lost since war with Russia

Around 400 Ukrainian Baptist congregations have been displaced and lost since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, Church Leaders reports.

Uganda: Islamic extremists cut off hand of new Christian convert

A Christian convert and father of six in eastern Uganda has had his hand cut off by radicalized Muslim extremists enraged that he and his family had left Islam and had started attending church, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christians in Uganda are increasingly vulnerable to attacks by Islamic extremists, even though Muslims are a minority group and Christianity is legal in the country.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Afghanistan: Christians facing extreme persecution, need international support – August 17, 2022

Kenya Christians Pray Amid Disputed Election Results – August 16, 2022

Residents in Drought-Stricken States to Face Water Cutbacks as Colorado River Under Serious Threat – August 16, 2022

China: Police raid historical house church in crackdown on Christians – August 15, 2022

Myanmar: Army restricts aid to civilians including Christians – August 15, 2022

India: Pastor severely beaten by police – August 15, 2022

Dozens Killed In Egypt Church Blaze – August 14, 2022

The news on this page was taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

News from this Week 7/20/22

Posted on July 20, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Ukraine’s President Appoints New Security Chief After Battle Losses

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a new security official as acting head of the domestic spy agency after two top officials amid allegations of treason. It comes as the death toll rises as Russia’s military attempts to capture the entire eastern Donbas region, Ukraine’s industrial heartland.

WHO: COVID triples across Europe, hospitalizations double

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally. Hospitalization rates have also doubled, although intensive care admissions have remained low.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Praises Putin For Acting in Ukraine to Stop ‘Dangerous’ NATO

NATO is a “dangerous entity” which, if allowed, would continue to expand with no limits, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Latest World News Headlines

G20 Finance Summit ends without joint communique – July 18, 2022

Russia using mercenary group Wagner to reinforce Ukraine frontlines, UK says – July 18, 2022

Khamenei adviser says Iran ‘capable of building nuclear bomb’ – July 18, 2022

Putin, Erdogan head to Iran for talks on Syria, future of Middle East – July 18, 2022

US and Israel want to unite Middle East against Iran, but Iraq could pose a problem – July 17, 2022

US, Saudi Arabia agree on stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons – July 17, 2022

France’s Macron Suffers Vaccination Defeat – July 16, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel Warns Lebanon Over Hezbollah ‘Aggression’

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned Lebanon on Tuesday (July 19) that “aggression” by the country’s Iranian proxy, Hezbollah, will not be tolerated.

IDF chief Kohavi warns Israel might be required to act against Iran

In a clear warning to Iran, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi said that the military is preparing for the possibility that it would have to act against Iran’s nuclear program.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Normalization with Israel only if two-state solution reached, Saudi FM says – July 17, 2022

In Bethlehem, Biden pledges to keep up efforts for Israel Palestine peace – July 17, 2022

Biden: Saudi Arabia Opens Airspace For Israel; Tensions Remain Over Murder Journalist – July 16, 2022

US has clinched deal with Saudis for normalization steps toward Israel – July 14, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

California: School district postpones planned vote on putting Planned Parenthood clinic at high school following large protest

California’s Norwalk-LaMirada Unified School District had planned to vote Monday on whether to install a Planned Parenthood clinic at one of its high schools, but the plan was postponed after a large group of parents and anti-abortion demonstrators held a protest outside the board meeting on the same day, Newsweek reports.

US federal government received nearly $4 trillion in record tax income this fiscal year

The US federal government collected a record $3,835,390,000,000 in total taxes in the first nine months of this fiscal year, the new Monthly Treasury Statement of Receipts and Outlays of the United States Government (MTS) reports. The Fiscal Year-to-Date (FYTD) budget deficit through June was $515 billion, a $1.723 trillion (-77%) decrease from the same period last year.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Backed by 47 Republicans – July 19, 2022

US Marine Corps successfully tests Iron Dome-based air defense – July 19, 2022

House Democrats push bill to add four seats to Supreme Court – July 19, 2022

Judge blocks Biden admin’s transgender school bathroom rule, athletes – July 18, 2022

Supreme Court’s religious liberty rulings give new life to legal battle for gay-marriage opponent – July 18, 2022

Several Killed In Indiana Mall Shooting – July 17, 2022

Trump-appointed judge blocks Biden administration’s Title IX protections for transgender students – July 17, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Poll: Majority of Americans believe religious liberty is declining in US

A new poll by Lifeway Research has found that 54% of Americans believe religious liberty is declining in the US, and 59% believe that tolerance of Christianity specifically is declining, CBN News reports. The poll found that evangelical believers are more likely (74%) to say religious liberty is declining than those who are not evangelical (48%).

Three US states allow doctors to refuse to carry out medical procedures against their faith

The Republican-led US states of South Carolina, Arkansas, and Ohio now have laws in place allowing doctors to refuse to carry out certain medical procedures against their religious beliefs, Christianity Today (CT) reports. The religious conscience protection laws affect practices related to gender transition, end-of-life care, contraception, and abortion.

Egypt: Muslim extremists attack Christian homes after government approves church

Enraged Muslim extremists in Egypt attacked the homes of many Coptic Christians in Luxor governate last month, after the government formally recognized the Church of Michael the Archangel, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Prison ministry disciples inmates through its own created app – July 18, 2022

Nigeria Leaders Pray After Kidnappings Priests – July 18, 2022

China Bans Christians From Platforms – July 17, 2022

Brazil, Hungary Support Persecuted Christians, Attack LGBTQ Activism – July 16, 2022

US Jails Danish Evangelist For Weapons Smuggling – July 14, 2022

18 Priests Kidnapped, 3 Killed In Nigeria – July 12, 2022

Washington DC: Arson, vandalism at three churches on one street – July 12, 2022

News from this Week 7/13/22

Posted on July 13, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Sri Lanka President Flees Bankrupt Nation

Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his bankrupt nation Tuesday after mass protests against his rule, officials said.

Iran-Russia alliance grows as Biden heads to Mideast amid rising threats

President Biden’s Mideast trip risks getting upstaged by Vladimir Putin, who is headed to the region directly after Mr. Biden for meetings in Iran — a move the Kremlin announced a day after the Biden administration accused Tehran of supplying drones to aid Russia‘s war in Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine to discuss grain crisis in Turkey on Wednesday with UN

The grain issue must be resolved under the auspices of the United Nations, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Latest World News Headlines

State Dept. undermines Afghan freedom fighters, condemning their fight against Taliban – July 11, 2022

Poland Says Migrant Crossing Attempts Have Declined Sharply Since Building Of Border Wall – July 11, 2022

‘Ukraine To Recapture Territory With 1-Million Army’ – July 11, 2022

Arrests and Clashes Over Cash Crisis In China Province – July 11, 2022

Sri Lanka President, PM Resign After Clashes Over Nation’s Bankruptcy – July 11, 2022

Iran starts advanced centrifuges at Fordo plant, UN watchdog report says – July 10, 2022

Israel Warns of ‘Most Significant’ Iranian Presence in Red Sea in 10 Years – July 10, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Biden, Lapid to sign ‘Jerusalem Declaration’

U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a “Jerusalem Declaration” on Thursday, alongside Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in which the two leaders will pledge never to allow Iran to attain a nuclear weapon.

Israeli PM Lapid interested in two-state solution talks with PA

Israel’s new caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid is reportedly willing to resume talks with the Palestinian Authority on creating a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel365 News reports

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel: Top 10 Archaeological finds since June 2021 – July 12, 2022

Polls see Gantz-Sa’ar party as Israel’s 3rd largest, but election deadlock unbroken – July 11, 2022

US leaks of Israeli covert ops against Iran eroding trust, security ahead of Biden visit to region – July 11, 2022

Gantz and Sa’ar eyeing joint run ahead of Israeli polls – July 10, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Twitter Sues Elon Musk For Abandoning Deal

Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for walking away from the $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.

Most Americans have weed killer glyphosate in their urine

More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Federal judge temporarily blocks Arizona law recognizing ‘personhood’ at fertilization – July 12, 2022

NASA to Release Images from Most Powerful Space Telescope – July 12, 2022

Judge strikes down many of Minnesota’s abortion restrictions – July 11, 2022

Abortion Clinic To Arrive In Gulf of Mexico – July 11, 2022

Ex-Adviser Bannon To Testify In Trump Hearing – July 11, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott authorizes law enforcement to return illegal immigrants to border – July 11, 2022

Army cuts pay, benefits from 57,000 unvaccinated National Guard, Reserves – July 10, 2022

Breaking Christian News

18 Priests Kidnapped, 3 Killed In Nigeria

At least 18 priests have been kidnapped, and several were killed in Nigeria this year, prompting church leaders to call for prayers.

Washington DC: Arson, vandalism at three churches on one street

On a single street in Washington DC, two churches were set on fire, and another vandalized at the weekend, in attacks believed to be motivated by last month’s US Supreme Court reversal of the 1973 Roe v Wade case, which had legalized abortion, CBN News reports.

Myanmar: Military junta has destroyed dozens of places of worship

Rights groups have reported that more than 132 places of worship, including dozens of churches, have been destroyed by Myanmar’s Tatmadaw army since it carried out a military coup and deposed the country’s democratically elected government in February 2021, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Gunmen kill invade pastor’s home, kill sons, abduct daughter – July 11, 2022

Pakistan: Christian sentenced to death for disrespecting Muhammad – July 11, 2022

Vietnam: Christian families expelled from home village for their faith – July 11, 2022

Sudan: Four Christians face death penalty for refusal to renounce faith – July 11, 2022

Priest Amodo Abducted In Nigeria As Clergy Kidnappings Rise – July 10, 2022

Sudan Detains Christians At Bible Class – July 8, 2022

Nigeria Christians Concerned As Islamic State Frees Prisoners – July 7, 2022

News from this Week 6/22/22

Posted on June 22, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Russia FM in Iran for talks on boosting cooperation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Iran on Wednesday for talks on boosting trade and energy cooperation as the two countries grapple with Western economic sanctions.

Jordan, Saudi Arabia support efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran

Jordan and Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that they support international efforts aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Egypt, Lebanon and Syria sign gas import agreement

Lebanon, Syria and Egypt signed an agreement on Tuesday to transfer 650 million cubic meters of gas per year from Egypt to Lebanon through Syria.

Latest World News Headlines

Egypt, Lebanon and Syria sign gas import agreement – June 22, 2022

Ukraine bans primary opposition party, seizing all its assets and money – June 22, 2022

PM: Sri Lanka Unable To Buy Oil As Economy Has ‘Collapsed’ – June 22, 2022

Afghanistan Quake Kills Nearly 1,000 – June 22, 2022

Hungary Opens Route For Ukraine Food Amid Starvation Fears – June 22, 2022

Hamas, Syria to restore ties after 10-year dispute – June 21, 2022

IAEA report says Iran stepping up uranium enrichment at underground Fordo site – June 21, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Court upholds Arkansas law allowing state to reject business that boycotts Israel

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit upheld an Arkansas law that requires state contractors to pledge they are not boycotting Israel or to give state entitles a 20% discount if they don’t agree with the pledge.

Israel keeping US out of loop on alleged covert attacks in Iran

Israel is keeping the US in the dark as it steps up alleged covert operations against Iran’s nuclear program, according to a report Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Officials unveil ‘Israeli Guard’ riot police unit to handle internal unrest – June 21, 2022

Netanyahu has week to find majority, prevent Israeli elections – June 21, 2022

World Vision employee found guilty of diverting funds to Hamas – June 20, 2022

Gantz: Israel building regional air defense alliance under US – June 20, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Defying Senate GOP, House Republicans won’t back gun bill

House Republicans have vowed to oppose the bipartisan gun control bill that was sanctioned by Senate GOP leaders who lined up the needed support for it to pass in the upper chamber as soon as Thursday.

California Poised To Ban Police From Arresting Prostitutes

The California state legislature sent a bill to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that would prohibit police from arresting individuals suspected of prostitution Monday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Yellowstone Flooding Rebuild Could Take Years, Cost Billions – June 21, 2022

Supreme Court overturns ban preventing religious schools from receiving state funding – June 21, 2022

Texas Could Vote to Secede From U.S. in 2023 as GOP Pushes for Referendum – June 20, 2022

Texas GOP rejects 2020 election and contends Biden was ‘not legitimately elected’ – June 20, 2022

Poll: Significantly fewer Americans believe in God now than five years ago – June 20, 2022

Tens of Thousands Flee San Francisco As Liberal Leaders Struggle With Crime and Homelessness – June 20, 2022

Pro-Abortion Group Plans Terror Attacks In US – June 20, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Ancient Christian relics found under historic church in Iraq

Six ancient Christian stone reliquaries and several manuscripts in Syriac and Aramaic languages have been discovered under a historic church in Mosul, Iraq, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Sudan: Christian leaders arrested for singing worship songs

Two Christian leaders in Omdurman, Sudan were arrested last week for singing worship songs during their church service, the Christian Post (CP) reports. While the situation for Sudanese Christians somewhat improved following the 2019 ousting of Islamic dictator Omar al-Bashir, it has worsened again since the subsequent Islamic military coup of 2021.

India: Hindu nationalist police severely beat up pastor

Hindu nationalist police officers in India’s Uttar Pradesh state severely beat up a pastor after arresting him for singing a hymn on the roof of his home during a family devotional in April, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US Prison Ministry celebrates over 250 baptisms in Denver jail – June 21, 2022

Christian content censored on popular workplace app – June 20, 2022

Gunmen Attack Nigeria Church Killing 3 And Kidnapping 36 – June 20, 2022

Islamic State Attacks Christians In Mozambique, Killing Eight – June 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Army Questioned As Islamic Militants Kill Dozens Of Christians (Worthy News Investigation) – June 19, 2022

French Guiana Pastor Killed, Church Torched – June 17, 2022

News from this Week- 6/8/22

Posted on June 8, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

UN Watchdog Condemns Nuclear Traces In Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has condemned Iran after finding nuclear material at three undeclared sites amid concerns the Islamic nation will soon have atomic weapons.

Iran Removes Two IAEA Surveillance Cameras From Nuclear Facility

Iran removed two surveillance cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency from one of its nuclear facilities on Wednesday, state television reported, a move that is likely to raise tensions with the UN nuclear watchdog.

FBI seizes retired general’s data, accuses him of being agent for Qatar

A retired Marine Corps general who once led U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and later publicly backed Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign is facing scrutiny over allegations that he illegally lobbied government officials on behalf of the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar.

Latest World News Headlines

Massive 8.4 Earthquake Hits Russia’s Lake Baikal At Tough Time – June 8, 2022

Developing countries face hunger due to Russian invasion of Ukraine – June 8, 2022

Police Detain Driver After Crashing Car In Berlin Crowd, Killing One – June 8, 2022

American serviceman suspected of deliberately causing blast at US base in Syria – June 8, 2022

Moscow To Annex More Territory In Ukraine – June 8, 2022

Iran Train Derailment Kills Many, Injures Dozens – June 8, 2022

Every cancer patient enters remission after drug trial, study reveals – June 7, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel Rejects US-Brokered Peace Talks With Palestinian Authority

Israel has rejected a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to hold a high-level summit with the Palestinian Authority, officials said Wednesday.

Israel makes dramatic upgrades to military plans to attack Iran

In face of Iran’s continued development of a nuclear capability, the Israeli Air Force has developed a new capability to be able to fly its F-35 stealth fighter jets from Israel to the Islamic Republic without requiring mid-air refueling.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Netanyahu in talks to court MK from PM’s party in bid to end government – June 8, 2022

Israel slams UNHRC: ‘Biased one-sided report tainted with hatred for Israel’ – June 7, 2022

Iran threatens to ‘raze Tel Aviv and Haifa’ amid revenge attack concerns – June 7, 2022

Syria reports Israeli attack on Damascus – June 6, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

New York pro-life pregnancy center allegedly ‘firebombed’ by left-wing group, investigation launched

Authorities in New York launched an arson investigation after a pro-life Christian pregnancy center in Buffalo was allegedly targeted by vandals and lit on fire.

Armed Man Detained Near Conservative Judge Kavanaugh

An armed man who made threats against Brett Kavanaugh was detained early Wednesday near the conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice’s Maryland home, the court confirmed.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Idaho Satanic Temple promotes ‘family friendly’ drag dance party with ‘unbaptisms’ – June 7, 2022

US has thrown away 82 million COVID-19 vaccines, CDC – June 7, 2022

Internal Capitol Police review found sweeping intelligence, security failures on Pelosi’s watch – June 7, 2022

Arizona judge declines Republican request to block mail voting – June 6, 2022

Migrant in potentially the largest caravan ever demands Biden keep asylum promise – June 6, 2022

U.S. bars Cuba, Venezuela from Americas summit; Mexican leader sits out – June 6, 2022

Supreme Court abortion case sparks debate over how ruling may impact IVF, fertility industry – June 6, 2022

Breaking Christian News

State Department report highlights constitutional violations of religious freedom in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has actively persecuted religion, contrary to the provision of religious freedom in Nigeria’s constitution, the US State Department found in its Annual Report on International Religious Freedom (IRF) published on June 2.

US State Department publishes annual report on worldwide religious freedom

The US Department of State has now published its 2021 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom, setting out the status of religious freedom in each country in the world, International Christian Concern (ICC reports). The USIRF report to Congress found that a number of countries with poor records on religious freedom had made significant improvements: these countries include Morocco, Taiwan and Iraq, ICC said. However, the situation is extremely severe and/or deteriorating in numerous other countries, including Pakistan and Yemen.

Pakistan Bails Mentally Challenged Christian After 3 Years In Jail

A mentally challenged Christian man has been released on bail after spending three years in a Pakistani jail on trumped-up charges of blasphemy against Islam, his lawyer told Worthy News late Tuesday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Iran Pastor 10 Years In Jail After Losing Appeal – June 7, 2022

Myanmar: Military junta continues systematic destruction of Christian homes – June 7, 2022

SBC sex abuse survivors release statement proposing immediate reforms – June 7, 2022

India States Detain Pastors Over ‘Forced Conversions,’ Death – June 7, 2022

50 Killed In Nigeria Church Attack – June 6, 2022

India: Christians suffer arrest and imprisonment in Uttar Pradesh, ”Our lives are in danger” – June 6, 2022

Uganda: Youth pastor killed in Islamic terror attack on church – June 6, 2022

News from this Week- 6/1/22

Posted on June 1, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

News from this Week- 5/4/22

Posted on May 5, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Iranians chant ‘Death to Palestine’ to protest Islamic Republic

Iranians chanted “Death to Palestine” in protests over the last few days, triggering a range of reactions and analyses by experts on the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of the unusual event.

EU Proposes Toughest Sanctions Yet As Russia Steps Up Offensive In Eastern Ukraine

The European Union on May 4 unveiled a proposal to ban Russian oil imports by the end of the year as Russian forces intensified their assault in on a steel plant in the southeastern port city of Mariupol that Ukrainian forces continue to defend.

Massive Chinese Fleet Seen Barreling Towards US Naval Base

The largest Chinese aircraft carrier group reportedly ever assembled is conducting combat training near a U.S. naval base in Japan, according to multiple Chinese media sources on Tuesday.

Latest World News Headlines

Pope Francis Seeks Talks With Russia’s Putin On Ukraine War – May 3, 2022

Ukraine intelligence says Russia’s war may end in September – May 3, 2022

North Korea preparing nuclear test for first time in years, intelligence officials say – May 3, 2022

Russia Attacks Steel Plant After Some Evacuations – May 3, 2022

Iran Nuclear Deal Said Near Death, but West Not Ready to Pull Plug – May 2, 2022

EU Ministers Discuss Russian Oil Embargo As Germany Signals Shift In Position – May 2, 2022

Ukraine President Seeks Evacuations From Mariupol As Battles Rage – May 1, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel Rings in 74th Independence Day With Jerusalem Torch-Lighting Ceremony

After a mournful day commemorating its fallen soldiers and victims of terror, Israel kicked off its 74th Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday evening, with a festive ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem attended by government leaders, military brass, and representatives of swaths of Israeli society.

Israel Furious As Russia Minister Said Hitler had Jewish Roots

Israel on Monday demanded an apology from Russia after its top diplomat suggested that Germany’s wartime leader Adolf Hitler had Jewish roots.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hamas claims Ariel terror shooting, says more to come – May 2, 2022

Jerusalem braced for further violence as flashpoints between Israelis and Palestinians threaten unrest – May 1, 2022

Sinwar threatens ‘war’ over Israel Police activity on the Temple Mount – May 1, 2022

Iran may attack Israel directly, Nasrallah warns in Quds Day speech – April 29, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

U.S. Supreme Court Abortion Move Sparks Calls for Ending Senate’s Filibuster

A draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court was ready to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision establishing the right to abortion sparked a fresh call among progressive Democrats to scrap the Senate’s filibuster rule.

Fed raises rates by half a percentage point — the biggest hike in two decades — to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point as the most aggressive step yet in its battle against generational highs in inflation.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Robust imports push U.S. trade deficit to record high in March – May 4, 2022

Trump touts that all candidates he endorsed won in Ohio, Indiana, predicts ‘tremendous season’ for GOP – May 4, 2022

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13 states have trigger laws automatically banning most or all abortions if Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade – May 3, 2022

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Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Islamic State target Christians in Taraba state bombing

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terror group has claimed responsibility for last month’s deadly bombing in which three Christians were reportedly killed and 19 others wounded in Nigeria’s Taraba state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Egypt: Nine Coptic Christians released after imprisonment for peaceful protest

Nine Coptic Christians who were imprisoned in Egypt for protesting the delayed government authorization for their church to be rebuilt have now been released, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.