Weekly News Brief: 12/27/23

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

Iran Tripling Production Near Weapons-Grade Uranium; Armed Confrontation Closer


A nuclear arms confrontation between Iran and Israel and its allies has come closer after confirmation that Tehran tripled production of nearly weapons-grade uranium, Worthy News established Wednesday.

German Ex-Finance Minister Schäuble Dies, Leaving Behind Strong Nation


Wolfgang Schäuble, the Christian Democratic politician who helped lead Europe’s largest economy through the worst financial challenges since World War Two, has died at the age of 81, his family said.

UK Government Publishes Draft Guidance for Schools to Inform Parents If Child Wants to Change Gender


The UK’s Conservative government last week published draft guidelines indicating that schools in England should tell the parents if a child wants to change their gender identity, Politico reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Hungary’s Premier Defends Trump Actions; Promises Talks With Ukrainian Leader – December 27, 2023

US Military Downs Houthi Missiles And Drones – December 27, 2023

Russia Admits Warship Hit In Turbulent Christmas (Worthy News Radio) – December 26, 2023

Russia Completes Nuclear Deliveries To Belarus – December 26, 2023

US Hit Terror Groups In Iraq – December 26, 2023

Iran Vows Retaliation After Israel Kills General – December 26, 2023

Tensions in Middle East Intensify As Iran Adds ‘Fully Smart’ 1000-Km Cruise Missiles to its Arsenal – December 25, 2023

U.S. Alleges China’s Theft of AI Technology Boosting Espionage Against American Citizens – December 25, 2023

Ukraine Christmas Overshadowed By Russian Attacks (Worthy News Radio) – December 24, 2023

Iran Denies Planning Houthi Attacks – December 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Fighting Multi-Front War, Israeli Defense Minister Says


Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is currently engaged in a multi-front war, being attacked from seven different sides. Gallant warned of a long, brutal war with a heavy price and stressed the need for national determination and unity in the coming months.

Hezbollah Hit Israel’s Church And Troops, Injuring Several


Israel’s military said Tuesday an anti-tank missile fired from the “terror group Hezbollah” in Lebanon had struck a church in northern Israel and injured a civilian in the latest cross-border attacks that also moderately injured nine Israeli soldiers.

Pre-Emptive Strike Against Hezbollah Thwarted by Biden


President Biden reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a preemptive strike against Hezbollah, citing concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Hits Hezbollah with ‘Wide-Scale’ Airstrikes As Rockets Fall From Lebanon – December 25, 2023

War Prompts Cancelation Bethlehem Christmas – December 25, 2023

UN Security Council Passes Resolution to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Gaza; U.S. Abstains and Expresses Criticism of UN – December 22, 2023

Israel Claims 2,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed in December, 8,000 Overall; Lebanon Border Heats Up – December 21, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

ICE Agents Arrest 26 Convicted Sexual Predators in 2-Day Operation in LA


ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Los Angeles agents arrested 26 convicted criminals who were illegally living in the U.S. during a two-day enforcement operation that took place between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20, ICE says.

US Messianic Congregation Vandalized


Messianic Jewish believers in New Jersey were searching for answers after their congregation’s property was attacked and turned into “a war zone.”

Michigan: Christian Parents File Lawsuit After School Uses Masculine Pronouns for 13-Year Old Autistic Daughter Without Informing Them


Two parents have filed suit against the Rockford Public School District in Michigan after teachers at their 13 year-old autistic daughter’s teachers began using her stated preferred masculine name and pronouns without telling them, the Hill reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump Vows To End ‘War On Christians’ – December 26, 2023

US Marks Anniversary of Repeal of Exclusion Act As Surge of Chinese Immigrants Come to America – December 25, 2023

School Boards Begin Voting On New Measure to Allow Chaplains to Volunteer in Schools – December 25, 2023

US Government Backs Anti-Israel Groups Through ‘Dark Money’ Scheme – December 25, 2023

Michigan’s Capitol Faces ‘Satanic’ Christmas – December 24, 2023

Biden Approves $886 Billion Defense Bill and FISA Extension on Friday, Right Before Christmas – December 22, 2023

SCOTUS Rejects Special Counsel’s Request to Decide Trump’s Immunity Claim, Handing Trump a Win – December 22, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: At Least 160 Christians Massacred in “Well Coordinated” Genocidal Christmas Attacks


Islamic terrorists slaughtered at least 160 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state during “well-coordinated” genocidal attacks carried out from Saturday night through Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

China: Government Directs Christian Groups to Emphasize Identification with Chinese Culture


China’s governing Communist Party has instructed state-approved Christian church organizations that they must “strictly” manage their religious affairs in a manner that emphasizes their identification with the Chinese communist government and with Chinese culture and nationalism, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports.

Arizona: Street Evangelist Who Was Shot in the Head is Making “Miraculous” Steps Toward Recovery, Wife Says


A US military veteran who was shot in the head while street preaching in Arizona last month is making such remarkable steps toward recovery that his wife has described them as “miracles,” CBN News reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism – December 27, 2023

Indonesia: Rights Advocates Call for Amendment/Revocation of Blasphemy Law Against Islam – December 26, 2023

Uganda: Two Christians Jailed, Charged With Blaspheming Islam by Preaching Gospel – December 26, 2023

Arrests And Security Around European Churches Amid Fears Of Christmas Attacks – December 25, 2023

Vietnamese Christian Refugees Facing Arrest and Harassment in Thailand – December 22, 2023

Christian Colleges Have Increased Their Support for Abortion/Planned Parenthood Since 2021, Study Shows – December 22, 2023

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians Continues, 8 Murdered in Plateau State – December 21, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 12/13/23

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

UN Climate Conference Agrees On World Without Fossil Fuels

Delegates at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, have approved a deal to “transition” the world away from fossil fuels.

Australians To Be ‘Fined’ For Using Cash

The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that access to cash will become harder for Australians and that banks and other users of banknotes or coins should face fees for moving it around.

Poland Outraged After MP Attacks Menorah At Hanukkah

Poland’s new prime minister, Israel, and the United States have condemned a far-right Polish legislator for extinguishing candles on a menorah lit for Hanukkah in the Polish parliament.

Latest World News Headlines

Turkey Legislator Collapses After Warning Israel Of ‘Wrath of Allah’ – December 13, 2023

Canada Offers Free Menstrual Products To All Genders – December 13, 2023

Reactor Mimicking Sun Billed As Humanity’s Panacea For Energy Needs – December 13, 2023

Russia Has Suffered Massive Losses, U.S. Intelligence Says – December 12, 2023

Russia Inaugurates New Nuclear Submarines – December 12, 2023

US To Use Sweden’s Bases Ahead Of NATO Membership – December 12, 2023

Missile Attack on Tanker in Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi Rebels – December 12, 2023

France, Germany, and Italy Call for EU Sanctions on Hamas – December 11, 2023

Ukraine’s President In US As Western Support For War Diminishes – December 11, 2023

Iran-Backed Terror Groups Target US Forces, Embassy – December 11, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Under World Pressure To End War Against Hamas

Israel came under more world pressure Wednesday after the United Nations General Assembly and even its ally, the United States, criticized the Jewish nation’s military operations against Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu Declares: ‘Gaza Will Not Become Hamastan or Fatahstan’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed opposition to the United States’ proposals to install a reformed Palestinian Authority in Gaza following the completion of Israel’s military operation to remove Hamas from the Strip.

Israel Preparing For War With Hezbollah

Israel has made clear it is preparing for war against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group after its military operations against Hamas in Gaza have ended.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Condemns Russia’s Close Ties With Iran As Fears Grow Of Broader War – December 11, 2023

Intense Clashes Persist in Southern Gaza; Hamas Forces Near Collapse in Northern Gaza – December 11, 2023

Airstrikes in Syria Kill Four, Two Hezbollah Fighters – December 11, 2023

Israel Carries Out ‘Extensive’ Airstrikes in Gaza – December 8, 2023

Israel Mourning Death Of Minister’s Son – December 8, 2023

Israeli Police Stops Jerusalem March – December 7, 2023

Netanyahu Issues Threat, “If Hezbollah Starts All-Out War, It Will Turn Beirut Into Gaza’ – December 7, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

FBI and Homeland Security Issue PSA of Potential Lone Wolf Attacks This Holiday Season

On Tuesday, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security released a Public Service Announcement cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East has “likely increased the risk of lone-actor violence at large public gatherings during the winter season.”

New York Court of Appeal Rules Gun Owners Can Bring Firearms to Houses of Worship

A US court of appeals ruled Friday that New York state cannot prevent gun owners from bringing their weapons to houses of worship as to do so would be unconstitutional, Reuters reports.

Supreme Court Will Review Abortion Pill Case Following FDA Rule Changes

The Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear its first abortion-related case since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, focusing on the medication that accounts for over half of U.S. abortions.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

‘Appalling’: Abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2B in taxpayer money – December 13, 2023

FDA Approves Gene-Editing Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease – December 13, 2023

Tennessee: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Age-Verification Bill for Online Pornography Distributors – December 13, 2023

Speaker Johnson Withdraws FISA Reform Legislation, Announces House Will Extend Authorization – December 12, 2023

Supreme Court Responds to Special Counsel’s Request Regarding Trump’s Claim of Immunity – December 12, 2023

Republican Impeachment Inquiry to be Voted on This Week – December 12, 2023

U.S. Constructing ‘Virtual Border Wall’ with Advanced AI Technology – December 12, 2023

Breaking Christian News

China: Authorities Arrest Church Leaders, Try to Block Online Prayer

The long-persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in China’s Sichuan Province has been subjected to further intense persecution from Chinese authorities who arrested and detained church leaders and sought to block an important online prayer meeting on 9 December 2023, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.

Uganda: IS-Affiliated Terrorists Attack Christian Community, Hack Woman to Death, Kidnap Man

Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) incorporated into Islamic State are believed to have carried out an attack on a Christian community in western Uganda last week, in which they hacked a woman to death with an ax, severely injured her nephew, and kidnapped another man, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Kenya: Al-Shabaab Jihadists Continue slaughter of Christians in Lamu West

Less than two weeks after suspected al-Shabaab jihadists beheaded a 72-year-old Christian man in Kenya’s Lamu West County, terrorists kidnapped and murdered a 60-year-old Christian man in the same area on Dec. 5, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Myanmar: Military Junta Has Destroyed Over 70 churches, Arrested Dozens of Christians – December 12, 2023

India: Hindu Nationalists Attack Church, Two Christians Critically Injured, Others Wounded in Chhattisgarh State – December 11, 2023

Prison Sentence Reduced Of Algeria Church Leader – December 6, 2023

Indonesia: Muslims Block Construction of Authorized Christian School In Their Neighborhood – December 5, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 11/12/23

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

Man Jailed for Murder Journalist Politkovskaya freed for fighting in Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)

One of the men convicted over the 2006 murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya has been pardoned after fighting in Ukraine. His release comes as many questions remain unanswered about the death of the investigative reporter.

Ukraine Fears Russian Winter Attacks as EU Gathers for Summit (Worthy News Radio)

Ukraine has been on top of the agenda alongside the Israel-Gaza war at the summit of European Union ministers in Brussels, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, warned of a brutal winter with more Russian attacks expected against his country’s infrastructure. However, Germany already pledged that its support for the war-torn nation would be “massively expanded” next year.

Terminally Ill Baby Dies After Life Support Was Withdrawn Against Parents Wishes

A terminally ill baby has died after British health authorities and courts denied her further treatment despite pleas from her Christian parents and Italy, a group supporting the family confirmed.

Latest World News Headlines

Iceland declares state of emergency while preparing for volcanic eruption – November 13, 2023

US Launches Third Wave of Airstrikes in Syria – November 13, 2023

Somalia: Devastating floods kill at least 31 people, displace hundreds of thousands more – November 13, 2023

Climate Icon Thunberg Interrupted After Turning Protest Into Anti-Israel Event (Video) – November 13, 2023

EU Warns Of Genocide In Sudan; Pope Urges Aid (Worthy News-Investigation) – November 13, 2023

Indonesia’s Top Islamic Body Bans Israel Products; Christians Concerned – November 13, 2023

Global Anti-Israel Protests Prompt Clashes (Video) – November 11, 2023

Hezbollah Leader Warns ‘Victory is Coming’ As Israel Warns Of War With Lebanon – November 11, 2023

Iran Urges Destruction Of Israel And Calls Palestine ‘Most Important Issue’ To Arab World – November 11, 2023

Turkey’s President Says Hamas ‘Protect Their Land’ – November 11, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Army Blows Up Gaza Parliament, Enters Hospital (Video)

Israel’s army blew up Hamas’s parliament building in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, two days after soldiers in the Golani Unit pictures themselves holding Israeli flags there, footage obtained by Worthy News showed.

Israel Captures Key Gaza Sites, Hamas Government Overthrown, Hospital Raided (In-Depth

The troubled Gaza enclave appeared to be without a functioning government on Wednesday after Israeli forces captured several governmental sites in the territory, footage obtained by Worthy News confirmed.

U.S. Sending Israel Armaments on Near-Daily Basis

The Pentagon quietly boosts military aid to Israel, delivering military armaments on a “near-daily basis”, according to Bloomberg News.

Latest Israel News Headlines

18 Israelis Injured As Hezbollah Attacks Israel – November 13, 2023

Hamas Using Children’s Hospital To Hide Hostages, Weapons (Worthy News-Investigation) – November 13, 2023

‘Hamas Has Lost Control of the Gaza Strip’ As Fighting Continues (Videos) – November 13, 2023

European Union condemns Hamas’ use of “human shields” in war against Israel – November 13, 2023

WHO: Gaza’s Main Hospital Not Functioning After Strikes; Israel Denies Hitting Facility  – November 13, 2023

Israel Denies Attacking Gaza’s Largest Hospital – November 12, 2023

Thousands of Anti-War Protesters March in Tel Aviv – November 11, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US Backs Israel’s Claim that Hamas and PIJ Terrorists Hide in Gaza Hospitals

As the Israel Defense Forces surrounded Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital on Tuesday, the United States backed up Israel’s often-repeated statements that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists embed themselves and their infrastructure within civilian hospitals, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal in Vaccine Requirement Case, New Jersey Mandate Stands

This week, the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case concerning COVID-19 vaccination requirements in the workplace, thus allowing a New Jersey vaccine mandate to stand, Newsweek reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Seniors Vulnerable to Fraudsters Using Artificial Intelligence in Scams, Florida Watchdog Warns – November 15, 2023

290,000 Unite Against ‘Tsunami of Hate’ At ‘March for Israel’ In Washington D.C. (Worthy News In-Depth) – November 15, 2023

House Approves Temporary Measure to Avert Government Shutdown – November 14, 2023

New Supercomputer Expected to Perform Two Quintillions – Two Billion Billion – Operations Per Second – November 14, 2023

Report: Border crisis could cost U.S. taxpayers $451 billion – November 13, 2023

26 attorneys general: Give states the authority to enforce federal immigration law – November 13, 2023

New Nuclear Stealth Bomber, Successfully Completes Maiden Test Flight – November 13, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Christian Woman Accused of Blasphemy Has Been Jailed for Months Without Trial

A Christian woman in Nigeria’s Bauchi state has been on remand in custody for five months since her trial on charges of alleged blasphemy and incitement continues to suffer unreasonable delays, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Algeria: Government Continues Crackdown on Churches

The government of Algeria is continuing a systematic crack down on churches, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Church of England General Synod considering approval of blessing prayers for same-sex couples

Among other items on its agenda, the Church of England’s General Synod is currently considering whether to allow clergy to voluntarily perform prayers of blessings for same-sex couples in church, Christian Today reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nepal Christians Facing Hunger After Quake – November 13, 2023

650,000 At Evangelism Rallies In Nicaragua; ‘Tens of Thousands Accept Christ’ (Worthy News In-Depth) – November 12, 2023

Uganda: Islamic extremist sets his wife on fire for conversion to Christianity – November 9, 2023

Nepal: Pastor must serve one year in prison for alleged proselytization, Supreme Court says – November 7, 2023

Nigeria: Terrorists attack Christian village in Kaduna state – November 7, 2023

Sudan: Buildings belonging to Christians shelled in ongoing conflict – November 7, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 11/2/23

US and China to hold long-awaited talks on nuclear arms control

For the first time since talks held with the Obama administration, China will next week hold “consultations” on nuclear arms control and non-proliferation, Reuters reports. China made the announcement Monday after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Washington, Reuters reports. The talks are understood to be taking place in the coming days.

Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island

China sent 43 warplanes and seven naval vessels near the island of Taiwan in a 24-hour period, the Tawainese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

US, Mideast Expecting More Iranian Cyberattacks

The United States is preparing for massive Iranian cyberattacks in retaliation for supporting Israel in its war against Hamas, several sources say.

Latest World News Headlines

Iran set to become new Chair of UN Human Rights Council, “it is unimaginable” – November 1, 2023

Ukraine Says Several Die in Russian Attacks Amid Worries Over New Weapon (Worthy News Radio) – November 1, 2023

McDonald’s Attacked With Rats By Suspected Hamas Supporters – October 31, 2023

Israel Reassessing Ties With Turkey After Being Called ‘War Criminal’ – October 31, 2023

Yemen’s Houthis Declare War Against Israel After Missile Strike – October 31, 2023

US Compares Anti-Jewish Attacks In Russia To Pogroms (Worthy News In-Depth)  – October 31, 2023

UK Home Secretary describes Pro-Palestinian protests as “hate marches” – October 31, 2023

Breaking Israel News

IDF: Troops breach Hamas defenses, approach Gaza City; anti-tank missile chief slain

Military officials declared Wednesday that Israeli forces had breached Hamas’s first line of defense and were approaching Gaza City, saying the deaths of 16 soldiers this week in and near Gaza were a “heavy price.”

Hamas Official Pledges To Destroy Israel (Video)

A senior Hamas official has warned that his fighters will repeat the October 7 massacres in Israel until the Jewish nation is annihilated.

Death Toll Israeli Forces Killed In War Approaching 330; Prime Minister Mourning

Israel’s military said Wednesday that 11 troops died in ground fighting in the Gaza Strip, taking the number of Israeli military killed since October 7 to at least 326.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hamas Says: ‘Tunnels for Us, Not For Civilians’ – October 31, 2023

Israel Confirms It Struck Refugee Camp, Killing Hamas Commander – October 31, 2023

Gantz tells Arab Israelis: “You are an inseparable part of Israeli society” – October 31, 2023

Israel agrees to allow 100 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza every day – October 31, 2023

Israel’s Netanyahu rejects cease-fire, says it’s ‘time for war’ against Hamas – October 31, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US House overwhelmingly approves bill sanctioning foreign supporters of Hamas

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill to sanction foreign supporters of the Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist movements, the Jerusalem Post reports. The bill now heads to the Senate for approval.

House Republicans introduce bill to protect religious foster carers from forced affirmation of LGBTQ childrens’ gender identity

House Republicans have introduced a bill that would prevent the Biden administration from implementing a proposed rule requiring foster care agencies to place LGBTQ children only with families who specifically affirm their stated gender identities, thus excluding religious families who oppose gay and gender ideology, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Americans Refusing To Sign Help ‘Hamas Free Palestine’ Petition After Reading Conditions – November 2, 2023

GOP Senators: Biden’s border policies create ‘increased threat’ of terrorist attack – November 2, 2023

US Fed holds interest rates steady at 22-year high – November 1, 2023

FBI director warns of ‘historic’ antisemitism levels – October 31, 2023

FBI Director: Hamas presents the most significant domestic terrorist threat in the US since ISIS (Video) – October 31, 2023

Republicans set deadline for answers on terrorists coming through southern border – October 31, 2023

Senate Democrats press Biden administration to cover over-the-counter birth control – October 31, 2023

Breaking Christian News

India: Three Christians detained on anti-conversion charges in Uttar Pradesh state

Three Christian men in India’s Uttar Pradesh state were imprisoned last week on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. 

Egypt:Islamic extremists burn down home of Christian man

Islamic extremists in Upper Egypt set fire to the home of a Christian man on the incorrect notion that he was starting a house-church there, Barnabas Fund reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: 16 Christians slaughtered by Islamic terrorists in Benue state – November 1, 2023

Nigeria: Evangelical Christian doctor murdered in Nasarawa state – October 30, 2023

Evangelical Mike Johnson ‘Raised Up’ as House Speaker – October 28, 2023

We Are Really in a Move of God: Free Chapel Revival Services Extended Through Sunday – October 26, 2023

North Carolina: Thousands are saved and healed in Mario Murillo tent crusade in Winston-Salem – October 26, 2023

Church of England prayers of blessing for same-sex couples may not be in use until 2025 – October 26, 2023

Nigeria: Christian chemistry student abducted by Muslim group seeking her forced conversion to Islam – October 26, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 10/25/23

Britain To Expel Foreign Nationals Over anti-Semitic Behavior

Britain’s government has warned four foreign nationals that they face having their visas revoked for anti-Semitic behavior following the Hamas terror attack on Israel, Britain’s The Telegraph newspaper reported Wednesday.

Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week

The Biden administration announced Monday that Iran actively facilitated a number of rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed proxy groups on US military bases in Iraq and Syria in the last week, Reuters reports.

Chinese digital currency used for first time in cross-border oil transaction

The digital yuan was used for the first time to finalize a cross-border oil deal when, on October 19, PetroChina International bought 1 million barrels of crude from an undisclosed seller using only the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), Coin Telegraph reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Macron proposes anti-Islamic State coalition fights Hamas – October 24, 2023

US Plans To Evacuate Hundreds Of Thousands Americans From Mideast – October 24, 2023

Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week – October 24, 2023

Czech Priest Regrets Smashing Halloween Pumpkins But Condemns ‘Satanic Feast’ – October 24, 2023

Major cyber attack could result in global losses of $3.5 trillion, report – October 24, 2023

Pentagon outlines multiple Chinese attack plans for Taiwan – October 23, 2023

Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile As World Faces Nuclear Turmoil – October 23, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Foreign Minister Condemns UN Secretary-General

Israel’s foreign minister condemned United Nations Secretary-General General Antonio Guterres for suggesting that a recent massacre against Israel was linked to Palestinians being “subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation.”

Israel Warplanes Hit Syrian Army

Israeli warplanes struck Syrian military infrastructure early Wednesday in retaliation for rockets launched from Syria toward Israel, military officials said.

US has delivered 1,000 tons of armaments to Israel since Oct.7 Hamas attack

Continuing its supply of military aid to Israel in its ongoing war against the Hamas Palestinian terror group, the US sent its 45th cargo plane of armaments to southern Israel’s Ramon airport at the weekend, All Israel News (AIN) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Army Reveals Graphic ‘Black Sabbath’ Footage Amid Antisemitism (Video) – October 23, 2023

Red Cross Says Two More Hostages Freed By Hamas – October 23, 2023

IDF uses new “Iron Sting” precision-guided mortar bomb to strike Hamas terror targets – October 23, 2023

‘Hundreds Killed’ As Israel Hits Hamas Infrastructure – October 23, 2023

US Concerned About Mideast Escalation Amid Pending Israeli Offensive (Videos) – October 22, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US Gov’t Memo Warns of Potential Terrorist Influx of Hamas, Hezbollah Across Southern Border

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning of potential Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists entering the U.S. through the southern border.

Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered US through southwest border in September

Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered the U.S. through the southwest border in September, according to newly released U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and gotaway data first reported by The Center Square.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

U.S. posts $1.7 trillion deficit despite warnings about unsustainable fiscal path – October 23, 2023

736 known or suspected terrorists apprehended at U.S. border in fiscal 2023 – October 23, 2023

Violent crime is falling nationally, but not in pro-criminal California – October 23, 2023

US antisemitic crimes increased by 36% between 2021-2022, report shows – October 23, 2023

US budget gap soars to $1.7 trillion, largest outside COVID era – October 22, 2023

President Detroit Synagogue Killed; Investigation Ongoing – October 22, 2023

Republican Jim Jordan Loses Vote For US House Speaker – October 20, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Myanmar: 29 Christians, including children, killed in air strike

As Myanmar continues to reel under the violent conflict instigated by the Buddhist Burmese army at least 29 Christians, including children, were killed in an air strike on a camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kachin state earlier this month, the Open Doors international Christian aid group reports.

Persecuted Christians Increasingly Denied Asylum in U.S.

As thousands of immigrants cross the United States’ southern border illegally every week, a recent report by two global Christian relief organizations has found that the U.S. has reduced the resettlement of Christians fleeing global persecution by 70% compared to 2016.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India: 18 more pastors arrested in Uttar Pradesh state – October 19, 2023

India: Christians face intensified persecution, imprisonment – October 17, 2023

Indonesia: Permit for Christian school withdrawn following pressure from Islamic groups – October 16, 2023

11 Church of England Bishops Reject Denominational Blessings for Same-Sex Couples – October 16, 2023

India: Radical Hindus attack, hospitalize Christians in Chhattisgarh state – October 16, 2023

Texas church reports “record-breaking” number of baptisms this year – October 12, 2023

Nigeria: Jihadists continue onslaught against Christians in Kaduna state, 30 abductions in one attack – October 12, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 10/18/23

Jordan, Egypt Don’t Accept Gaza Refugees; 1 Million Face Uncertainty

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians faced an uncertain future Wednesday in wartorn Gaza after Jordan’s king Jordan told them they weren’t welcome in Jordan or Egypt.

Biden admin set to allow Iran UN sanctions on ballistic missile program to expire: ‘Huge victory for Tehran’

The Hamas war against Israel is slated to be given a potent shot in the arm if the U.S. and its European allies allow U.N. sanctions to be lifted on Iran’s capability to purchase and supply missiles to enemies of the U.S. and Israel, according to experts on Tehran.

Protesters Storm Israeli Embassy In Jordan; Fires Seen

Protesters have stormed the Israeli Embassy in Jordan’s capital, Amman, as violence broke out throughout the Middle East, and witnesses said they attempted to torch the building.

Latest World News Headlines

Jordanian King says Mideast on brink of “abyss” but Gazan refugees cannot flee to Jordan – October 17, 2023

UNSC rejects Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war which does not condemn Hamas  – October 17, 2023

Belgian Police Kill Suspected Islamist Gunman; ‘Attack Possible Linked To Gaza Conflict’ – October 17, 2023

Iran can’t access $6 billion from hostage deal, Biden official tells Dems – October 16, 2023

Man Shouting “Allahu Akbar” Kills Two In Brussels – October 16, 2023

Poland Opposition Claims Victory In Elections – October 16, 2023

Iran: US ‘can NOT renege’ on deal to transfer $6 billion through Qatar for hostages – October 15, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Lebanon Rockets Target Israel As Frontlines Spread

With sirens wailing in northern Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Wednesday that “nine rocket launches from Lebanon” were detected.

US, Israel Agree On Limited “Life-Saving” Aid To Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to let “life-saving” humanitarian aid into Gaza, but the Jewish nation’s government made clear it was limited in scope and would be allowed only to enter from Egypt.

Latest Israel News Headlines

IDF says Hamas terrorists may be hiding in Israel’s Negev desert – October 18, 2023

PA to give families of Hamas terrorists nearly $3 million in “pay for slay” scheme – October 18, 2023

US President Joe Biden Praises Israel’s Bravery And Blames Militants For Hospital Massacre – October 18, 2023

Israel Prepares for Biden’s Arrival as the War with Hamas Continues – October 17, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US Defense Department to pay $1.8 in settlement of vaccine mandate cases

A Florida District Court has ordered the US Defense Department to pay $1.8 million in legal fees as settlement for two lawsuits that challenged a former requirement that all American troops be vaccinated against COVID-19, Military.com reports.

Jordan fails to win House speakership in second round of voting

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, failed in the second round of voting in the House speaker election on the House floor Wednesday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Republicans Fail to Elect Jim Jordan as House Speaker on First Ballot – October 17, 2023

House drafts bill to strike Iran proxies amid Israel-Hamas war – October 17, 2023

Trump is appealing gag order in 2020 election interference case – October 17, 2023

Israel war: Sixty-three Democrats demand Biden take stronger stance against Iran – October 17, 2023

U.S. selects roughly 2,000 troops for potential deployment to support Israel – October 16, 2023

Prior to recent attack on Israel, antisemitic incidents in US at historic levels – October 16, 2023

Biden to Push Israel, Ukraine Aid Package Well Over $2 Billion This Week – October 16, 2023

Breaking Christian News

India: Christians face intensified persecution, imprisonment

The International Christian Concern (ICC) aid organization reports that Christians in India’s Uttar Pradesh state are on high alert; emboldened by upcoming state elections, radicalized Hindus have intensified their attacks on believers, imprisoning a greater number of them. 

Jordan, Egypt Don’t Accept Gaza Refugees; 1 Million Face Uncertainty

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians faced an uncertain future Wednesday in wartorn Gaza after Jordan’s king Jordan told them they weren’t welcome in Jordan or Egypt.

Indonesia: Permit for Christian school withdrawn following pressure from Islamic groups

A Christian in school in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, has been told its permit will be withdrawn following pressure applied on local officials by Muslims, including members of the banned Islamic Defenders Front (IDF), Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

11 Church of England Bishops Reject Denominational Blessings for Same-Sex Couples – October 16, 2023

India: Radical Hindus attack, hospitalize Christians in Chhattisgarh state – October 16, 2023

Texas church reports “record-breaking” number of baptisms this year – October 12, 2023

Nigeria: Jihadists continue onslaught against Christians in Kaduna state, 30 abductions in one attack – October 12, 2023

Nepal: Pastor to spend year in jail for allegedly converting Hindus to Christianity – October 11, 2023

US Christian anti-trafficking ministry has rescued more than 40,000 women and children from sexual predators – October 11, 2023

Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity – October 10, 2023

*Israel is at war!!* Weekly News Brief: 10/11/23

European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians

The European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending development aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas to make sure no money was misused.

IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty

The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.

U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at U.N. meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action

The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action.

Latest World News Headlines

UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel – October 9, 2023

Dutch Fishermen’s Town Prays For Israel; Lighthouse Lit For Jewish Nation – October 9, 2023

Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg refused to describe Hamas as “terrorists” in an EU statement condemning attack on Israel, diplomatic source says – October 9, 2023

100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike – October 8, 2023

Poland, Hungary Block EU Migration Statement at Summit (Worthy News Radio) – October 8, 2023

War torn Ukraine Supports Israel, Russia Muted In Its Response After Attacks Kill Hundreds – October 8, 2023

More Russian Strikes as Ukraine Region Mourns Scores Killed (Worthy News Radio) – October 8, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Walks Back From Hostile Aircraft Warning; No Casualties Reported

Israel on Wednesday walked back from a warning that many “hostile aircraft” had entered the Jewish nation’s airspace from Lebanon, but rockets landed elsewhere. Alert systems showed several red warnings in northern Israel while sirens sounded in every town.

Israel Forms War Cabinet As Death Toll Rises To 1,200 

Israel formed a rare emergency government with opposition members to see the Jewish nation through its war with Hamas as the death toll of those killed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israel rose to 1,200. 

Latest Israel News Headlines

US does not intend to send ground troops to help Israel fight Hamas – October 11, 2023

Netanyahu and Gantz form emergency unity government – October 11, 2023

Israel instructs Gaza Palestinians on where to shelter from IDF counter-attack – October 11, 2023

Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas – October 10, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

House GOP report: ‘More than 99% of illegal aliens released’ by Biden administration remain in U.S.

More than 99% of illegal immigrants released by the Biden Administration from the border between Jan 20, 2021 and Mar 31, 2023 remain in the United States, according to a report released on Monday by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee.

RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and son of the former senator, announced on Monday in Philadelphia that he is dropping his Democratic Party bid for president and will run as an independent.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era – October 9, 2023

Biden says 11 Americans were killed in Israel; hostages unconfirmed – October 9, 2023

U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in sign of economic resilience – October 8, 2023

Biden administration trying to ‘disconnect the dots’ on Iranian assets and attack on Israel – October 8, 2023

Biden Says He Can’t Stop New Border Barrier Plan – October 5, 2023

Texas asks appeal judges to let it keep floating barrier in place on the Rio Grande – October 5, 2023

Trump lawyers: Mar-a-Lago documents trial shouldn’t start until ‘mid-November’ – October 5, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nepal: Pastor to spend year in jail for allegedly converting Hindus to Christianity

A pastor in Nepal has lost his appeal against conviction on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity and will now spend a year in prison, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Nepal is no longer officially a Hindu state, but Nepalese Christians are subjected to persecution from radical Hindu groups who want the country to return to Hinduism.

US Christian anti-trafficking ministry has rescued more than 40,000 women and children from sexual predators

Amid the global plagues of sex trafficking and child pornography, the US-based Christian organization All Things Possible Ministries has helped to free 40,000 trafficked women and children around the world, CBN News reports.

Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity

China’s ruling Communist Party is continuing its crackdown on Christianity by removing crosses from churches and adding new restrictions to religious activities, Missions Box reports. 

Latest Christian News Headlines

Malaysia: Court rules plaintiff cannot renounce Islam and revert to Christianity – October 9, 2023

Loren Cunningham, Founder Youth With A Mission, Dies At 88 – October 8, 2023

‘Laos Christians Expelled From Homes For Abandoning Traditional Belief’ – October 5, 2023

Uganda: Muslim extremist father locked up/starved his son for becoming a Christian – October 5, 2023

Nicaragua placed on Watch List of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted – October 5, 2023

Nigeria: Fulani terrorists murder 11 Christians in Plateau state, “the terrorists are known to the Nigerian government” – October 4, 2023

Laos Authorities Ban Christian Worship In Southern Area (Worthy News In-Depth) – October 3, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 9/20/23

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

Azerbaijan says it broke through Armenian military lines in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Azerbaijani military on Tuesday broke through lines of Armenian troops in Nagorno-Karabakh in an effort to drive Armenian forces out of the region, Reuters reports. While Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognized as Azerbaijani territory, its mostly ethnic Armenian population claims the area is their ancestral homeland and has actively resisted Azerbaijani control of it for over 100 years.

U.N. chief warns A.I. may lead world into ‘more danger than we can control’

World leaders should quickly consider creating a global organization akin to the International Atomic Energy Agency to address both the benefits and the dangers of artificial intelligence — specifically, those associated with the fast-emerging realm of “generative A.I.” capable of creating text, images and videos.

European Union suspends aid to Somalia after UN reports widespread theft

The European Union has temporarily halted its funding for the World Food Program (WFP) in Somalia after a United Nations investigation revealed widespread theft of aid intended for Somalis facing famine, Reuters reported. The European Commission received donations of over $1 billion last year, and gave around $7 million in aid to the WFP in Somalia.

Latest World News Headlines

Afghanistan: Taliban detain 18 members of international humanitarian aid NGO – September 19, 2023

Ukraine To Sue Neighbors Over Grain Ban – September 19, 2023

Russia Defends Invasion Of Ukraine At UN Court – September 19, 2023

India Expels Canada Diplomat Over Murder Row – September 19, 2023

Five Americans Jailed In Iran Fly Home – September 18, 2023

Russia Firing Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missiles Near US – September 18, 2023

Summit Appeals For More Children As Demographic Winter Hits Industrialized World – September 18, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Pro-Life Leaders, Lay People to Gather at First National Prayer Event for Unborn During ‘Ten Days of Awe’

Pro-life leaders in Israel will hold a first-ever “National Prayer for Life” event in central Israel this Friday during the “Ten Days of Awe” between the Jewish Feast of Trumpets holiday and the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, which begins Sunday evening.

Israelis Object as UNESCO Declares Biblical Jericho a ‘Palestinian Heritage Site’

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has declared ancient Jericho as a “Palestinian Heritage” site, and some say that eradicates the biblical connection to the city.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Saudi-backed EU venture aims to incentivize Israeli-Palestinian peace – September 19, 2023

Wartime Pope Knew Of Holocaust, Letter Shows – September 19, 2023

Netanyahu talks to Elon Musk about antisemitism on X, AI – September 18, 2023

Israel is still ‘Palestine’ on Saudi Arabia’s new map despite peace talks – September 18, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US household income fell in 2022 for third straight year, Census data shows

American households’ income fell last year as their cost of living jumped higher than it has in over four decades amid soaring inflation and marking the third straight annual decline since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

House fails to advance defense spending bill as government shutdown looms

The House voted against beginning debate on its annual defense appropriations bill, failing to overcome a key procedural hurdle to advance the must-pass legislation through the lower chamber by the end of this week.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US national debt hits $33T for first time in history – September 19, 2023

Biden admin unleashes 50-year mining, oil drilling ban across thousands of acres in New Mexico – September 19, 2023

McCarthy Aims for 8% Spending Cut, Border Wall in Bid to Avoid Gov’t Shutdown – September 18, 2023

Trump Faces Big Rift with Pro-Lifers After Opposing Heartbeat Laws – September 18, 2023

Uncommitted Christians causing ‘catastrophic decline in biblical worldview in America’: Barna – September 18, 2023

McCarthy announces formal Biden impeachment inquiry – September 17, 2023

Texas AG Paxton acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment – September 17, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Iran: House-church pastor begins 10-year prison sentence for “disturbing” Islam

An Iranian-Armenian pastor began a 10-year prison sentence in Iran yesterday, after being found guilty of engaging in “propaganda contrary to and disturbing to the holy religion of Islam” through his leading of a house church in Tehran, the Article 18 religious freedom NGO reports.

Uganda: Evangelist murdered after leading Muslims to Christ

A 33-year old evangelist was beaten to death by Islamic extremists in eastern Uganda, right after he led Muslims to faith in Christ at a Gospel event on September 6, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The killing was the latest of numerous acts of deadly violence committed against Christians in Uganda by Islamic extremists.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Campaign of brutal terror against Christians continues relentlessly – September 19, 2023

Nigeria: Pastor of Evangelical church and two other Christians kidnapped in Plateau state – September 18, 2023

Pakistan: Christian couple detained, charged with blasphemy in Punjab Province – September 18, 2023

Pakistan Police Detain Pastor Over Shooting – September 17, 2023

Indonesia: West Sumatra church congregation threatened by neighbors – September 14, 2023

Nigeria: Fulani terrorists murder 37 Christians in Plateau state, “the siege against Christian communities continues without abating” – September 14, 2023

‘Revival At US Auburn University Sparks Massive Baptisms’ – September 13, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 8/31/23

Breaking World News

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

70 Killed As Fire Hits Johannesburg Migrants Building

More than 70 people have died and scores were injured after a fire in an apartment block in South Africa’s city of Johannesburg, mainly used by migrants, officials confirmed Thursday.

Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ Canadians traveling to US

Canada on Tuesday updated its travel advisory for Canadians visiting the United States by adding a section advising LGBTQ travelers that some American states have implemented laws that may present them with “barriers” and “risks,” the Canada Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reports.

‘Ukraine Ready To Improve Hungarian Rights’

Hungary’s president said Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader is ready to restore language and administrative rights to ethnic Hungarians, many of whom fight and die in the Ukrainian army.

Latest World News Headlines

Pentagon Says US Forces to Remain in Middle East to Counter Iranian Threat – August 30, 2023

Greek wildfire now EU’s largest on record as it enters 11th day – August 30, 2023

Chinese government continues program of genocide against Uyghur Muslims – August 30, 2023

‘70,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed In War’ – August 30, 2023

Detained Ex-US Marine Appears In Russia Video – August 30, 2023

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Bali and Java islands, causing panic across the country – August 30, 2023

Nile Dam Talks Restart in Cairo With High Stakes for Regional Stability – August 29, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Iran is prompting Hezbollah to attack Israel, Defense Minister Gallant say

Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Iran is encouraging Hezbollah, its proxy in Lebanon, to attack Israel’s northern border, CBN News reports. Iran’s Islamic fundamentalist regime and the Hezbollah Lebanese terrorist organization are political and military allies, and sworn enemies of Israel.

Iran threatens Israel with “retaliation” following airstrike on Syrian airport

Iran’s Foreign Minister has threatened Israel with retaliation following an airstrike Monday on Syria’s international airport in Aleppo, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The Iranian Islamic fundamentalist regime has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad since civil war broke out in Syria in 2011.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel-Saudi peace deal likely within 6 months, says Israeli FM; Saudis may ‘bribe’ Abbas – August 30, 2023

Israel, US to hold drill simulating strike on Iran nuke sites – August 30, 2023

Syria says Aleppo airport to reopen, two days after alleged Israeli airstrike – August 30, 2023

Sierra Leone and Papua Guinea to open embassies in Jerusalem instead of Tel Aviv – August 29, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Hurricane Idalia insurance claims estimated to cost Florida insurers $9.36B after historic landfall

Insurance claims in Florida stemming from Hurricane Idalia, which made historic landfall over the state’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, are expected to cost billions of dollars, Reuters reports.

U.S. GDP actually worse than originally published

Newly revised Gross Domestic Product data shows that the U.S. economy grew by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2023, lower than previously reported by the federal agency.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

FBI takes down major ransomware botnet that hit more than 200,000 U.S. computers – August 30, 2023

Five Pro-Lifers Found Guilty Of FACE Act Violations For Protesting At Late-Term Abortion Facility – August 30, 2023

Total Federal Debt Spikes $5T Under Biden – August 30, 2023

Trump trial date set for middle of Republican primary – August 29, 2023

DeSantis declares state of emergency as Idalia takes aim at Florida’s Big Bend – August 29, 2023

US: ‘Three Blacks Killed In Hate Crime’ – August 28, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan Churches Face Islamic Graffiti Attacks

Christians in several parts of Pakistan faced a new dilemma Thursday after their churches were painted with pro-Islam slogans by suspected Muslim militants, according to footage obtained by Worthy News.

Nigeria: Christians murdered, abducted in Kaduna state

Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state continue to face extremely violent persecution as Islamic terrorists murdered a Christian woman on August 9, shot a Baptist pastor dead on August 23, and kidnapped two Anglican brothers on August 25, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Nigeria ranks number one in the world for the number of Christians murdered (5,014 last year) and kidnapped (4,726 last year), according to data collected by the US Open Doors International Christian advocacy organization.

ChatGPT generates fake Bible passage about ‘Jesus accepting trans people’; Christians respond

A fake Bible passage reportedly generated by ChatGPT about how Jesus accepts trans-identified individuals has generated responses from Christian scholars as some media outlets have touted the passage as an example of “much needed” tolerance.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Azerbaijan: 120,000 Armenian Christians facing extreme persecution in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)  – August 30, 2023

Haiti: Christian nurse forgives her kidnappers after release from captivity – August 30, 2023

Thousands Protest Against Christians In Pakistan – August 30, 2023

Haiti: Seven Christians killed after pastor tells them to confront heavily armed gang – August 29, 2023

India: At least 40 Madhya Pradesh churches issued with suspicious, “discriminatory” police questionnaires – August 29, 2023

Pakistan: Christian man shot dead by Islamic extremists – August 28, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 8/16/23

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

Britain Detains Suspected Russian Spies

Questions remained Wednesday after three suspected spies for Russia in Britain were detained and charged in a major national security investigation, several sources said.

UK: Heart attack hospitalizations at record level since pandemic

Record numbers of people have been hospitalized with heart attacks in the wake of the pandemic, official figures show.

North Korea Says Detained U.S. Soldier Admits ‘Illegally’ Entering Nation

Pyongyang has, for the first time, commented on the detention of Travis King, saying the detained U.S. soldier admitted to illegally entering North Korea on July 18.

Latest World News Headlines

UN: Islamic State still has thousands of fighters in Syria/Iraq – August 15, 2023

EU’s New Internet Law Raises Censorship Concerns – August 14, 2023

Ukraine’s President Fires ‘Corrupt Officials’ As Battles Rage (Worthy News Radio) – August 14, 2023

‘Black Day’ For India’s Suffering Dalits – August 14, 2023

Dozens of Migrants Drown Near Italy – August 14, 2023

Norwegian Dam Collapses In Deadly Flooding – August 14, 2023

Russia Speeding To Moon In Space Race – August 13, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel “will cease to exist” if there is a new war, Hezbollah leader says

Amid heightened tensions on Israel’s border with Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah announced Monday that Israel will “cease to exist” if a new conflict between the Israeli military and the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group should ignite, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Netanyahu, Levin said seeking to freeze overhaul for a year to focus on Haredi draft law

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin are leading a push to freeze any future legislation of the judicial overhaul for an entire year, the Israel Hayom news site reports, citing senior coalition officials.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel may uproot ancient Christian mosaic, send it to US Evangelical museum – August 15, 2023

Israel’s Military Cohesion, Preparedness Threatened as Judicial Reform Sparks Backlash – August 14, 2023

Netanyahu calls off vacation, holds IDF preparedness meeting – August 13, 2023

Iranian munitions storage facility destroyed in attack attributed to Israel – August 13, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Trump faces at least 9 legal battles ahead of and through 2024 election after Georgia indictment

Former President Donald Trump is facing numerous legal battles before the 2024 presidential election and argues he’s being charged with offenses during campaign season.

Pro-life leaders press GOP candidates to defend abortion limits as state ballot fights loom

Last week’s constitutional amendment vote in Ohio is just the start of a wide-ranging plan to obliterate abortion limits in red states, say pro-life advocates, who are urging Republican leaders, starting with the presidential primary candidates, to fight back.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

DC dealt more harshly with pro-life protesters than Black Lives Matter, federal court rules – August 15, 2023

Trump and 18 others indicted in Georgia for conspiring to overturn 2020 election result – August 15, 2023

Judge upholds Nebraska law banning abortion at 12 weeks, Transgender Restrictions for Children – August 14, 2023

Suspected terrorism funder arrested after being released into U.S. at border – August 14, 2023

Scores Killed In “Catastrophic” Hawaii Wildfires – August 14, 2023

Maui Wildfires Now Deadliest US Fire in Past Century – August 13, 2023

US to Invest $1.2 Billion on Facilities to Pull Carbon From Air – August 13, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia: Muslims demonstrators damage, disrupt two churches

Muslim protestors blocked worship services from taking place at two separate churches in northern Indonesia earlier this month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal under the Indonesian Constitution, the Muslim-majority country ranks 33rd on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Eritrea: 13 Christians released after 10 years in jail, 300 more believers still imprisoned

Thirteen Christians in Eritrea were released from jail late last month, after being wrongfully imprisoned without charge for 10 years, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Nigeria: 21 villagers murdered by Islamic militants in Plateau state

Suspected Islamic Fulani extremists murdered 21 people during an attack in northern Nigeria’s Plateau state last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Islamic extremists, including radicalized Fulani herdsmen and members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa terror groups, have murdered over 52,000 Christians in Nigeria since 2015.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Christians concerned as Pakistan passes even harsher laws against non-Muslims – August 14, 2023

India: Christian teacher charged with human trafficking for escorting students to Bible institute – August 14, 2023

‘Forever Marked by God’: 12,000 Youth from 230 Churches Seek God Together Before School Year – August 14, 2023

TN MegaChurch Experiences ‘Genuine Move of God’ as 136 Get Spontaneously Baptized – August 14, 2023

Iran Detains Scores Of Christians Ahead Of Anniversary – August 13, 2023

Canadian Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals over worship restrictions on churches – August 13, 2023

Indonesia: East Jakarta church threatened with closure by Islamic authorities – August 10, 2023