Weekly News Brief; Week of 5/3/23

Posted on May 3, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Iran seizes second oil tanker in Gulf waters in a week

In the latest of a series of seizures or attacks on commercial vessels since 2019, Iran on Wednesday morning seized control of a second oil tanker in Gulf waters in a week, Reuters reports.

Iran’s President Raisi meets with Syrian President Assad in Damascus

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Monday, marking the first time an Iranian president has visited Syria since the civil war took over the country in 2011, the Associated Press reports. Raisi’s meeting with Assad was part of a two-day visit to boost economic and political cooperation between Iran and Syria.

Teenager Detained As Belgrade School Shooting Kills Nine (Worthy News Radio)

Serbian police say they have detained a 14-year boy who was allegedly involved in killing at least eight students and a security guard at a primary school in Belgrade.

Latest World News Headlines

Hundreds Detained In France After Policeman Was Nearly Killed In Protests – May 2, 2023

Russia Rejects US Casualty Claims As Battle Continues (Worthy News Radio) – May 2, 2023

Mother of Kidnapped US Journalist Doubts Biden’s Assurances – May 2, 2023

BRICS Expands Threatening West’s Dominance – May 2, 2023

Russia Unleashes Missiles Strike in Ukraine Ahead of Counteroffensive (Worthy News Radio) – May 2, 2023

French police clash with violent protesters during mass May Day demonstrations – May 2, 2023

Turkish forces have killed leader of Islamic State, Erdogan says – May 1, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel, Gaza Armed Groups Agree to Cease-fire After Recent Flare-Up

Israel and Gaza armed groups agreed to a cease-fire early Wednesday after a day of increased violence, sparked by the death of a prominent Palestinian Islamic Jihad member during a hunger strike in an Israeli prison. According to Al Jazeera and Reuters, Palestinian sources confirmed that the truce went into effect before dawn, mediated by officials from Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations.

IDF hits terrorist targets in Gaza after series of day-long rocket barrages

The Israel Defense Forces struck terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday night following a series of rocket attacks throughout the day, the army said in a statement.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Netanyahu not in contempt of court, High Court rules – May 2, 2023

US Speaker McCarthy addresses Israel’s Knesset – May 2, 2023

Syria says Aleppo airport forced to shut after Israeli airstrike; 1 soldier killed – May 2, 2023

Israeli airstrikes hit targets near Homs, Syrian state media says – April 30, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

As evidence emerges in Hunter Biden probe, investigators see a political protection racket

A letter falsely insinuating a laptop was Russian disinformation. An IRS whistleblower. Suspicious activity bank reports. Suggestions of false testimony to Congress.

Customers Urged To Remain Calm After First Republic Collapse

Worried customers were urged Tuesday to remain confident in the U.S banking system after First Republic became the second-largest bank to fail in American history.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Kansas passes law defining gender as person’s biological sex at birth – May 2, 2023

Pennsylvania school district must allow After School Satan Club – May 2, 2023

US Dust Storm Kills Six and Injures Dozens – May 2, 2023

Treasury’s Yellen Says US Could Default as Soon as June 1 – May 2, 2023

In 3rd Major Bank Collapse, Regulators Seize First Republic Bank, Sell It to JPMorgan Chase – May 2, 2023

FDIC Recommends Raising Insured Deposit Limit for Businesses – May 2, 2023

U.S. military is tracking another mysterious balloon – May 2, 2023

Breaking Christian News

US Commission on International Religious Freedom publishes annual report, lists worst violators

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Monday published its annual report on the state of religious freedom around the world, listing those nations which it found to be the worst violators of such freedom, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Sudan: Christians killed, churches destroyed in ongoing violent conflict

While it is not yet clear if Christians are being specifically targeted in the violent civil conflict in Sudan, four churches have been destroyed and Christians have reportedly been killed, wounded, turned away from state hospitals, and barred from receiving humanitarian aid being given to Muslims, Baptist Press reported on April 28. The violence broke out on April 15 as the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fought for control of the government.

Uganda: Christian college student murdered for sharing the Gospel

A 24-year-old Christian college student in northern Uganda was murdered last month by a suspected radicalized Muslim because he had been sharing the Gospel on his school campus, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, Christians, especially evangelists, have been increasingly vulnerable to deadly attacks by radicalized Muslims.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Florida court rejects churches’ request to leave UMC with property and no exit fees – May 1, 2023

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues, “We lost hope in the Nigerian Police” – May 1, 2023

Concerns About Abducted Christians In Nigeria After Killings – April 28, 2023

Nigeria: Christian community devastated by jihadist attacks worships God in burnt-out church on Good Friday – April 27, 2023

18 US Christian colleges forced to shut down since pandemic – April 27, 2023

100 Christian Families Freed From Pakistan Brick Kilns – April 26, 2023

Nigeria: Mass slaughter of Christians continues; 134 murdered by Fulani jihadists in Benue state – April 26, 2023

Breaking News from the Week 4/26/23

Posted on April 26, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Chinese and Ukrainian Leaders Talk Peace, But Bloodshed Continues (Worthy News Radio)

The president of war-torn Ukraine said Wednesday he had held a meaningful dialogue with China’s leader after Beijing unveiled a peace plan to end the armed conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. Yet despite the talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, there were no signs of peace returning to the frontline of an armed conflict in which hundreds of thousands of people are believed to have been killed and injured.

Sudan: WHO warns of “extremely, extremely dangerous” situation as fighters occupy laboratory holding samples of deadly disease

The World Health Organization warned Tuesday of an “extremely, extremely dangerous” situation developing in Sudan where fighting forces have taken over a national public laboratory storing samples of dangerous, contagious diseases, including polio, cholera, and measles, CBS News reports.

Turkey, Iran, Syria, Russia hold ‘constructive talks’ over rebuilding ties

The defense and intelligence envoys of Iran, Russia, Syria, and Turkey held talks in Moscow on Tuesday as part of efforts to rebuild ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of hostility during the Syrian war.

Latest World News Headlines

Indonesia struck by 7.3 earthquake west of Sumatra Island – April 25, 2023

Dutch New Broadcaster Threatened With Closure – April 25, 2023

Analysts warn of global rice shortage due to extreme weather and Ukraine war – April 25, 2023

Britain, EU, US Sanctioning Iran – April 24, 2023

ECB In ‘Final Stage’ To For Digital Euro – April 24, 2023

Hungary Cast Doubts On Ukraine Joining NATO – April 24, 2023

More Bloodshed In Final Battle For Bakhmut (Worthy News Radio) – April 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

House Passes Resolution Calling to Expand Abraham Accords, Honor 75 Years of US-Israel Ties

The House of Representatives on Tuesday evening passed a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding and the establishment of US-Israel relations by a vote of 401 to 19.

US House passes pro-Israel measure 401-19, but growing number of Dems vote against

The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass a resolution marking Israel’s 75th anniversary, heralding the importance of the US-Israel relationship and urging the expansion of the Abraham Accords.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Egyptian Education Reforms Eliminating Antisemitism from Curriculum, According to New Report – April 26, 2023

Israel’s population on cusp of 10 million as Independence Day nears – April 25, 2023

Israelis remember fallen soldiers, victims of terror on Memorial Day – April 24, 2023

Israel Strikes Hizbullah Site in Southwest Syria, Warns Syria Against Cooperation With Hizbullah, Iran – April 24, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Final vote on House GOP debt limit bill could take place as early as Wednesday evening

The floor vote on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt limit legislation could come as early as Wednesday, but as of midday, it was still unclear whether the leader of the GOP-controlled House had the votes.

Supreme Court to hear case of 94-year-old Minnesota woman who lost her condo over $2,300 in unpaid taxes

Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Federal court dismisses challenge to Texas’ anti–BDS law – April 26, 2023

President Biden Launches Re-election Campaign – April 25, 2023

SCOTUS to consider whether government officials can block critics on social media – April 25, 2023

Hosts Carlson and Lemon Fired In Broadcast ‘Bloodbath’ – April 24, 2023

Trump, Republican Hopefuls Woo Evangelicals in Iowa, Vow to Restrict Abortion – April 24, 2023

Mississippi Governor Signs 8 Pro-Life Measures Into Law – April 24, 2023

US Supreme Court allows continued availability of abortion pill pending legal appeals – April 24, 2023

Breaking Christian News

100 Christian Families Freed From Pakistan Brick Kilns

A Christian aid group said Wednesday that it managed to free some 100 Christian families in Pakistan from brick kilns where they were effectively held as enslaved people by Muslim owners.

Nigeria: Mass slaughter of Christians continues; 134 murdered by Fulani jihadists in Benue state

The mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues unabated and with impunity: radicalized Fulani Muslim herdsmen murdered 134 Christians in Benue state in the first week of April, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Eritrea: Police round up and imprison 103 Christian college students

Eritrean police arrested and detained 103 Christian college students at a worship event in the capital city of Asmara last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Global Anglican Conference rejects church leaders who accept homosexuality, calls for “resetting” of Anglican Communion – April 25, 2023

Pakistan Detains Christian Widow For ‘Burning’ Koranic Pages – April 25, 2023

Less than half of born-again Christians now believe Jesus lived a sinless life, study shows – April 24, 2023

Sudan: Church leaders ask for prayer amid escalating violence and fears of return to Islamic extremist law – April 24, 2023

Detransitioner Oli London Credits Jesus, Church With Stopping Trans Surgeries: ‘I Was…Very Lost’ – April 24, 2023

Thousands Mourn TV Preacher Charles Stanley – April 24, 2023

Eritrea Forbids Burial Of Evangelical Church Leader In Anti-Christian Campaign (Worthy News In-Depth) – April 23, 2023

Breaking News from This Week 4/12/23

Posted on April 12, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Hundreds Of Migrants Await Rescue At SeaHundreds of migrants feeling war, persecution, and poverty were still awaiting to be rescued Wednesday off the coast of southern Italy, more than two days after activists raised the alarm.

Pentagon: ‘Special US, NATO Forces In Ukraine’More details have emerged about Western special forces inside Ukraine after Worthy News initially reported that troops from the NATO military alliance were in the wartorn nation.BRICS Nations Dumping Dollar As New World Currency Nears

The U.S. dollar was rapidly losing its status as the world’s reserve currency Tuesday after five leading emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), agreed to work on a new global currency, Worthy News monitored.

Latest World News Headlines

Hungary Extends Energy Deals With Russia – April 11, 2023Saudi officials travel to Yemen to try and end crushing civil war – April 11, 2023China completes 3 days of military drills simulating blockades around Taiwan – April 11, 2023Worries Over Good Friday Agreement Mar 25th Anniversary (Worthy News Radio) – April 10, 2023US Deploys Nuclear Submarine In Standoff With Iran – April 10, 2023France Challenges US Superpower Status – April 9, 2023China, Taiwan Nearing Military Confrontation – April 9, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security ‘On All Fronts’ After Terror Attacks, Rocket Fire

Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged on Monday evening to restore security after a turbulent few days saw violent clashes on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, deadly acts of terrorism, and cross-border rocket fire including the biggest barrage from Lebanon since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of RamadanJewish visitors will be barred from the Temple Mount from Wednesday until the end of Ramadan in ten days’ time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday, after a series of security consultations on the issue amid widespread violence linked to tensions at the holy site.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel has the “right to defend itself” against aggression, US government says – April 11, 2023Israeli PM Reinstates Defense Minister Gallant Despite Earlier Dismissal – April 10, 2023Leaked Pentagon Document Suggests Israel May Supply Weapons to Ukraine – April 10, 2023Frail Pope Urges Peace In Israel After Deadly Clashes – April 9, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Oklahoma school board unanimously rejects application for publicly-funded Catholic charter schoolA school board appointed by Republican officials in Oklahoma has unanimously rejected an application by the Catholic Church to establish the first tax-payer funded religious charter school in the US, Reuters reports.Biden administration officials were involved in Mar-a-Lago raid despite claiming otherwise: report

The Biden administration involved itself in the raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home despite reports that its officials were “stunned” to find out about the news on social media, according to the group America First Legal, which obtained internal government documents related to the raid through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March – April 11, 2023Leak of US classified documents online is “very serious risk to national security” and could lead to loss of life, Pentagon says – April 11, 2023Justice Department asks appeals court to stop ruling that would halt approval of abortion pill – April 10, 2023Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws – April 10, 2023Kentucky Governor Urges Prayers As Several Killed At Bank – April 10, 2023Deficit soars to $1.1 trillion for first half of fiscal 2023 – April 10, 2023House Oversight Republicans subpoena more bank records in Biden family probe – April 9, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia Pledges To Facilitate Church After Outcry

Indonesia’s government says it will facilitate a place of worship for Protestant Christians in West Java after the forced closure of their church by authorities provoked an international outcry.Attacks on churches surged in first quarter of 2023, report findsAttacks on churches escalated in the first quarter of 2023 consistent with a years-long trend of rising vandalism, arson and shootings, none worse this year than the deadly rampage at the Covenant School in Nashville.

Indonesia: Government authorities continue to shut down churchesAmid an ongoing spate of government-sponsored church closures in Indonesia, the Purwakarta Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) was forced to give up worshiping and building a sanctuary in Cigelam Village because the Purwakarta Regency Government in West Java refused to issue the requisite permit and de facto shut the church down, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Persecuted Chinese congregation arrives in the US seeking asylum – April 10, 2023Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and his two sons among Christians slaughtered in Plateau state – April 6, 2023Faith-based movie about Abraham and Isaac places third at weekend box office – April 6, 2023Nigeria: Christians slaughtered in Benue state attacks – April 4, 2023186 churches file suit against United Methodist Church for not allowing disaffiliation over LGBT issues – April 4, 2023Scotland: Church leaders say proposed conversion therapy ban could criminalize Christians who teach that homosexual behavior is sinful – April 4, 2023Thailand: Asylum-seeking Chinese congregation taken into police custody following expiry of visas – April 4, 2023

Breaking News this Week 3/29/23

Posted on March 29, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

IAEA head: Increased combat around Ukrainian nuclear plant

Fighting has intensified near a nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is Europe’s largest, further increasing the possibility of a war-related nuclear accident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday.

Hungary’s Parliament Votes For Finland In NATO, Delays Sweden (Worthy News Radio)

Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved the inclusion of Finland into NATO on Monday, but delayed a vote on Sweden’s membership application.

‘U.S. Dollar Losing Status As World’s Reserve Currency’ Experts Warn (Worthy News In-Depth)

Leading experts warn that the U.S. dollar will soon lose its status as the “world’s reserve currency” after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would start using China’s currency for international payments.

Latest World News Headlines

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Man Released From Jail – March 27, 2023

Hungary Votes For Finland’s NATO Membership, But Sweden Not Welcome – March 27, 2023

Ukraine Condemns Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus (Worthy News Radio) – March 26, 2023

Russia to Station Nuclear Weapons In Belarus – March 26, 2023

Hungary Won’t Extradite Russia’s Putin To ICC Court – March 26, 2023

US carries out airstrikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after attack on base – March 26, 2023

‘Montenegro Detains Thief In $40 Billion Crypto Scandal’ (Worthy News-Focus) – March 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Coalition, opposition hold first talks on judicial overhaul with President Herzog

Representatives from coalition and opposition parties gathered at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening to begin negotiations over the government’s contentious judicial overhaul plans, in the first face-to-face talks between the sides after three turbulent months of a legislative blitz and nationwide mass protests.

Yesh Atid delegation says it urged Herzog to push for creation of Israeli constitution

Following the first round of talks with President Isaac Herzog to reach a compromise on judicial reform, the Yesh Atid delegation says they pushed for a significant reform — including a constitution.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel’s Netanyahu Urges Nation To Avoid Civil War (Video) – March 27, 2023

Israeli scientists develop medical micro robot that can capture damaged cells – March 27, 2023

Israel’s PM Delays Overhaul Judicial Reforms – March 27, 2023

Israel’s PM Urges Calm As Strikes Paralyze Nation (Videos) – March 27, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US House passes bipartisan law to crack down on Chinese organ harvesting industry

On Monday, the US House of Representatives passed overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation to crack down on China’s organ harvesting industry.

Spate of massive rain storms devastate California farming sector

A spate of massive, deadly rain storms has not only killed 28 people but has also devastated the farming sector in California, leading to well over a $1 billion in financial losses for farmers as thousands of acres of cropland are destroyed by flooding, Bloomberg reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Christian ministries rush to help after massive storms tear into Mississippi – March 28, 2023

Nearly $100 billion in deposits pulled from banks; officials call system ‘sound and resilient’ – March 27, 2023

Confronted by FBI abuses, Congress ready to add civil liberty protections to key surveillance law – March 27, 2023

Nashville school shooter was transgender, had ‘manifesto,’ police say – March 27, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank To Be Sold To First Citizens After Bank Run – March 27, 2023

US Chocolate Factory Blast Kills Several In Pennsylvania – March 26, 2023

Dozens Killed In Deadliest Mississippi Tornado – March 26, 2023

Breaking Christian News

India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace”

Many Christians in India face intense persecution from both their neighbors and communities and from government officials; ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime

A historically significant former Assemblies of God church building in Iran has been put up for sale by the country’s authoritarian Islamic government after first being forcefully closed to its congregation, Article 18 reports.

Six People, Including Children, Killed At US Christian School

U.S. President Joe Biden was briefed about a massive shooting at a Christian primary school that killed six people, including three children, the White House said.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Abducted Missionary Freed After Nearly 7 Years; Christians Urge Prayers – March 27, 2023

Evangelical Nigeria Pastor Killed, Wife Kidnapped – March 26, 2023

US ministry is sharing the Gospel with Iranians fleeing to Armenia – March 22, 2023

US: Revival breaking out at Historically Black Universities – March 22, 2023

Indonesia: Christians continually face opposition in building churches – March 21, 2023

California ministry calls for 10,000 Christian volunteers in massive Gospel outreach – March 21, 2023

Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in Kaduna state – March 20, 2023

News from this Week 3/23/23

Posted on March 23, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Russia’s Putin ‘Open’ For China’s Peace Plan On Ukraine

Three days after he was indicted for war crimes, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he would discuss a plan “to settle the acute crisis in Ukraine” with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Markets Volatile Despite Credit Suisse Rescue

Markets across the world recovered late Monday but remained volatile despite efforts by authorities to portray the rescue of Credit Suisse bank by its rival UBS as a good deal.

Russian Cruise Missiles Destroyed In Crimea

Ukraine’s defense ministry says Russian cruise missiles for use by Moscow’s feared Black Sea Fleet had been destroyed in another setback for Russia’s military.

Latest World News Headlines

Montenegro’s Leader Wins First Round of Presidential Poll Amid Turmoil (Worthy News Radio) – March 20, 2023

Fed, Central Banks Announce Emergency Cash Measures Sunday – March 20, 2023

Vaccine Makers Prep Bird Flu Shot for Humans ‘Just in Case’; Rich Nations Lock in Supplies – March 20, 2023

Australia: Millions of dead fish wash up in New South Wales state – March 20, 2023

China’s Xi Visits Russia’s Putin After War Crimes Indictment – March 20, 2023

Russia’s Indicted Putin Visits Destroyed Mariupol Under Cover Of Darkness – March 19, 2023

Iran’s nuclear breakout time is under 2 weeks, U.S. Senate hears – March 19, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu’s Likud faction votes to approve ‘softening’ of judicial reform

The Likud and Religious Zionist Party (RZP) approved on Monday evening a “softened” version of the bill to change the Judicial Appointments Committee, which enables the coalition to appoint two High Court justices per Knesset term without the approval of the opposition, the parties announced in statements on Monday evening.

Netanyahu’s government revived Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, PA official says

Palestinian officials on Monday expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the security summit with Israel in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, while Hamas and other Palestinian factions continued to criticize the Palestinian Authority for participating in the gathering, held under the auspices of the US Representatives of Jordan and Egypt also took part in the summit.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Prophetic Anticipation Builds: Unblemished Red Heifers for Temple Ceremony Soon Come of Age – March 19, 2023

Netanyahu touts elimination of ‘dozens’ of Arab terrorists, vows crackdown on anti-judicial reform ‘anarchy’ – March 19, 2023

Proposed Israel Law Would Forbid Evangelism – March 18, 2023

Israel: Counter-terrorism forces shoot dead suspected Hezbollah terrorist wearing primed explosive belt – March 16, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law

A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.

Biden signs bill ordering declassification of intelligence on COVID, Wuhan lab

President Biden signed a bill Monday that requires the director of national intelligence to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus and potential links to a lab in central China.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Wyoming passes law banning sale and use of abortion pills – March 20, 2023

‘Ex-President Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday’ – March 18, 2023

US Launching Controversial Payment System – March 18, 2023

Texas federal court hears arguments from conservative Christian group seeking ban on abortion pill – March 16, 2023

Florida advances six-week abortion ban – March 16, 2023

Moody’s just cut its outlook on the entire US banking system to negative in the wake of SVB’s collapse – March 15, 2023

100,000 Californians still have no power as storms whip hurricane-force winds, flood homes and threaten 25 million people in other states – March 15, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in Kaduna state

Ahead of an important gubernatorial election which made for an especially tense political atmosphere, a further 10 Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state were hacked to death by militants armed with machetes last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Mozambique: US missionary pilot and SA volunteers released from prison while criminal investigation continues

While they must remain in Mozambique pending further criminal investigation, an American missionary pilot and two South African volunteers from the US-based Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) have been released from a four-month prison term in war-torn Mozambique, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Vermont: Christian school suspended from regional sporting events after refusing to play against biologically male transgender player – March 16, 2023

Innocent Christian Man Released From U.S. Prison After 34 Years – March 16, 2023

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues – March 15, 2023

Nigeria: Gunmen shoot dead the son of a Baptist pastor, abduct pastor’s wife and others, “we are fervently praying to God” – March 14, 2023

Iran: Pastor still faces 30 lashes and two years in exile after early release from prison – March 13, 2023

DRC: Islamic State claims responsibility for murdering 35 Christians – March 13, 2023

News from this Week 3/10/23

Posted on March 10, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Power Restored At Ukraine Nuclear Site After Deadly Strikes

Power has been restored to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest after massive Russian strikes killed at least nine people, authorities said Thursday.

Another mass shooting in Germany, seven dead

A gunman opened fire in a Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Germany’s northern city of Hamburg late Thursday, killing at least seven people, authorities said.

Russia Unleashes Devastating Assault Across Ukraine: ‘Massive Attack’

Russian forces carried out a “massive missile attack” on key Ukrainian targets overnight, according to Ukraine’s top soldier.

Latest World News Headlines

UK: Lawmakers reject legislation that would allow silent prayer within abortion clinic buffer zones – March 9, 2023

Georgia’s Capital Rocked By Riots Over Foreign Agents’ Law (Worthy News Radio) – March 9, 2023

Hungary’s President Urges Women To Have Faith-Based Families – March 9, 2023

NATO: ‘Russia Could Capture Ukraine’s Bakhmut In Days’ – March 8, 2023

China “most consequential threat” to U.S. national security, top intelligence official says – March 8, 2023

Russia Detains Christians Opposing War – March 8, 2023

Hungary Delegates In Sweden Amid Concerns About NATO Expansion (Worthy News Radio) – March 7, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu: ‘Horrible nuclear war’ will break out, if Iran isn’t stopped

A “horrible nuclear war” will break out if the world does not stop Tehran from obtaining atomic weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his first ever address to the Iranian people on Thursday night.

Traffic Blocked, Thousands Protest as ‘Day of Resistance’ Underway in Israel

The protest movement against the government’s judicial reform plan is waging a “day of resistance against the dictatorship” on Thursday, blocking roads and even maritime routes.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Saudi Arabia Offers Peace To Israel In Exchange For Nuclear Energy – March 9, 2023

US backs Israel’s ‘legitimate right’ to fight terror following Jenin operation – March 8, 2023

All Signs Point to Imminent Israeli Attack on Iran – March 8, 2023

Israel must recognize online marriages conducted via Utah, Supreme Court rules – March 8, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US House Votes To Declassify COVID Origins; Biden Pressured (Video)

American President Joe Biden came under pressure Friday after the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to force the White House to declassify the origins of COVID-19.

New York to pay Christian agency $250,000 in lawsuit settlement over LGBT child placements

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has agreed to pay a Christian adoption agency $250,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit filed after the state tried to force the agency to place children with same-sex couples or unmarried heterosexual couples in violation of its faith ethics, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

FBI director says China could use TikTok to control data on millions of Americans – March 8, 2023

Federal court says pro life pregnancy centers should not have to hire pro choice employees – March 8, 2023

Diverse faith groups file amicus briefs supporting evangelical postal worker in SCOTUS religious accommodations case – March 8, 2023

Feds extorted social media to censor by threatening lucrative ‘hidden subsidy’: AGs lawsuit – March 8, 2023

Two Kidnapped Americans Killed In Mexico – March 7, 2023

SCOTUS declines to hear case involving atheists’ offense at police prayer vigil – March 7, 2023

Parents alarmed by satanist after-school clubs forming across U.S. – March 6, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nicaragua: Thousands flock to Somotillo to hear the Gospel and encounter God

Thousands of people gathered in a small town in western Nicaragua Saturday to hear the Gospel preached by US evangelists from Shake The Nations Ministries (STNM) to have a life-changing encounter with Jesus, GOD TV reports.

A further 41 Texas churches leave UMC over LGBTQ stance

A further 41 conservative congregations in Texas have now left The United Methodist Church amid ongoing disagreement over the Bible’s teaching on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay and trans clergy, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

England: Large Anglican church to stop payments to Diocese in split over LGBT blessing ceremonies – March 8, 2023

Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and two sons killed by Islamist militants – March 7, 2023

India: Hindu nationalists vandalize Gideon Bible stall at fair, accuse Christians of entrapment – March 7, 2023

Just 4% of US adults now hold worldview based on Bible, report shows – March 7, 2023

Pastor Aiding Ukraine Town After Massacre – March 6, 2023

Most US churches will continue online services along with in-person gatherings post COVID, study shows – March 6, 2023

Breaking World News from this Week- 3/1/23

Posted on March 1, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

‘Ukraine To Join NATO In Long-Term”; Clashes Intensify

The secretary general of NATO effectively warned Moscow on Monday that Ukraine would become a military alliance member in the “long term” as frontline clashes intensified and Kyiv’s military hit targets deep inside Russia.

US Treasury Secretary Yellen In Ukraine After Deadly Drone Strike

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s invasion, hours after deadly drone strikes in Ukraine and a counterattack against a Russian warplane.

Trains Collide In Greece; Dozens Killed

Authorities say at least 32 people have been killed and 85 injured in northern Greece after two trains collided.

Latest World News Headlines

UN atomic agency confirms Iran has enriched uranium close to weapons grade – March 1, 2023

Ukraine Open For Chinese Peace Plan, But Confusion Remains (Worthy News Radio) – February 27, 2023

Nigeria Presidential Elections Clouded By Chaos – February 27, 2023

Britain and EU agree deal on Northern Ireland – February 27, 2023

Hungary Reluctant To Expand NATO – February 27, 2023

US Intel. ‘Coronavirus Leaked From Wuhan Lab’ (Worthy News Analysis) – February 27, 2023

Chinese COVID Lab Leak Debate Resurges After New Report Drops – February 26, 2023

Breaking Israel News

American Citizen Killed in Jericho Area Terror Attack as Judea, Samaria Violence Expands

Palestinian terrorists killed an Israeli-American citizen in another deadly attack Monday on a main highway near the city of Jericho. The killing came on the same day that the family of two murdered brothers from a Jewish community in Samaria buried their sons at Jerusalem’s Mt. Herzl Cemetery.

Protesters launch nationwide ‘day of disruption’ against justice overhaul

The protest movement against the government’s justice overhaul plan was set to escalate its tactics on Wednesday in a “national day of disruption.”

Latest Israel News Headlines

Papua New Guinea will open embassy in Jerusalem – February 27, 2023

UN Security Council to hold 3rd emergency meet on West Bank violence since new gov’t – February 27, 2023

Israel’s coalition set to pass Override Law in Knesset this week – February 26, 2023

In escalation, 21 arrested at 100,000-strong Tel Aviv anti-judicial reform rally – February 26, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Number of Americans identifying as LGBT has doubled in last decade, poll shows

A new Gallup poll shows that the percentage of Americans identifying as LGBT has doubled in the last 10 years, the Christian Post reports. Released on Wednesday last week, the poll was based on responses from 10,700 American adults in 2022.

Pro-life activists ‘unlawfully arrested’ for protesting fetal organ harvesting outside San Francisco hospital By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter

Pro-life activists say they were unlawfully arrested for handing out flyers outside a San Francisco hospital they believe is using aborted babies’ remains in fetal tissue research.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

White House orders TikTok off government devices within 30 days – February 27, 2023

Two Days After Buttigieg Visit, Biden Admin Halts Removal of Toxic Waste From East Palestine – February 27, 2023

California faces more blizzards, floods in multistate storm – February 26, 2023

Neo-Nazi Groups Organizing Antisemitic ‘National Day of Hate,’ Police Warn – February 24, 2023

US housing market has lost $2.3 trillion in value from its peak as home prices tumble – February 24, 2023

House GOP announces bills to guard against government censorship – February 23, 2023

U.S. government got $400 million in vaccine royalties from Moderna, company says – February 23, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Ancient Biblical city of Antioch was devastated in Turkey earthquake

The ancient Turkish city of Antioch, where the Bible says followers of Jesus were first called Christians, has been devastated by the catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 and killed 42,000 people, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Uganda: Forty Christian children rescued after abduction by Islamist, “we thank God”

Forty Christian children in Uganda have been rescued after being kidnapped by Islamists who may have planned to sell them to a militant group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The children’s abduction is one of many documented examples of the intense persecution of Christians in Uganda.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US Christian University Ending 24/7 ‘Revival Worship’ On Campus As ‘Fire’ Spreads (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 23, 2023

Mozambique: Christians increasingly vulnerable to Islamic State terror – February 23, 2023

Iran: Two Christians pardoned and released from prison – February 23, 2023

Nigeria Christians Face Cash Crisis Ahead Of Elections (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 23, 2023

News from this Week 2/22/23

Posted on February 22, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

US officials: Russia carried out failed “Satan II” nuclear missile test ahead of Biden visit to Ukraine

US officials have stated Russia carried out a failed test of its intercontinental “Satan II” ballistic missiles ahead of President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine this week, the London Standard reports.

Russia Will Never Be Victorious In Ukraine,’ Biden Says

U.S. President Joe Biden has told a crowd in Poland that “Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia, never.”

Activists Condemn Jailing Belarus Journalist

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has decried Belarusian authorities for sentencing journalist Yury Hladchuk to 2.5 years in prison.

Latest World News Headlines

Genocide Watch warns of possible new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan this year – February 21, 2023

Russia Suspends Key Nuclear Treaty; NATO Concerned (Worthy News Radio) – February 21, 2023

President Biden Visiting War-Torn Ukraine Pledged More Military Aid – February 20, 2023

Again Powerful Earthquake In Turkish-Syrian Border Area – February 20, 2023

Kosovo Has 15th Independence Anniversary Amid Tensions – February 20, 2023

Iran: Protests erupt for first time in weeks – February 20, 2023

China Considers Sending Weapons to Russia Further Escalating Tensions – February 20, 2023

Breaking Israel News

4.5-magnitude tremor felt in Israel amid uptick in seismic activity

The Israel Geological Institute said a 4.5-magnitude tremor was recorded in the country on Wednesday morning, for the second time this week.

Netanyahu said to huddle repeatedly with military brass over possible attack on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly held a series of secret high-level meetings with top military officials aimed at upping preparations for a possible confrontation with Iran.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel: Tens of thousands protest government bill to restrict Supreme Court power – February 21, 2023

Israel passes several judicial reforms on first reading – February 21, 2023

Senior Boeing official in Israel to push sale of advanced F-15 jets for Iran strike – February 21, 2023

Israel hits back at UN Security Council for denouncing West Bank settlement activity – February 20, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Concerning Tech Giants’ Liability for Social Media Content

The Internet could soon face a significant transformation, courtesy of the Supreme Court.

Moderna enters R&D collaboration for mRNA gene-editing therapies

Moderna Inc will collaborate with privately-owned Life Edit Therapeutics Inc under an agreement to discover and develop mRNA gene-editing therapies, the companies said on Wednesday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Supreme Court rejects ACLU challenge to state laws banning anti-Israel boycotts – February 21, 2023

Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights – February 21, 2023

IRS leaked thousands of Americans’ tax filings; Congress demands to know if it was political – February 21, 2023

Coast-to-coast winter storm to blast millions with threats of blizzard – February 20, 2023

James O’Keefe ousted from Project Veritas after power struggle with board – February 20, 2023

Brain implant startup backed by Bezos and Gates is testing mind-controlled computing on humans – February 20, 2023

U.S. Police Detain Man After Mississippi Mass Shooting – February 19, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nicaragua Removes Citizenship Church Leaders And Many Others

Nicaragua has stripped more than 90 people of their Nicaraguan citizenship, including the bishop of Managua and a Catholic priest, as part of a crackdown on opponents of the country’s autocratic President Daniel Ortega.

Pakistan Christian Family Faces Deportation Despite Death Threats (Worthy News In-Depth)

A Christian family who fled Pakistan after angry Muslim crowds torched their home and one of them was nearly beaten to death, face forced deportation from Thailand, Worthy News established.

China: Government persecution of Christians worsened last year, report says

The US-based ChinaAid persecution watchdog organization attests in a new report that China’s ruling Communist Party intensified its notorious harassment and mistreatment of Christians in the country last year, the Christian Post reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

10 Anglican Archbishops say Church of England is “disqualified” as “Mother Church” over blessings for same-sex marriages – February 21, 2023

Persecuted Christians in South Asia Bravely Translating the Bible with Help from Wycliffe Associates – February 21, 2023

Nigeria: Christian leaders mark 5th year in captivity of schoolgirl Leah Sharibu abducted by Boko Haram – February 21, 2023

Mozambique: Imprisoned missionaries denied bail – February 21, 2023

20,000 Join Asbury Revival in Weekend Explosion, but Outpouring Will Now Be Moved Off Campus – February 20, 2023

Six Egyptian Coptic Christians released by kidnappers in Libya – February 20, 2023

Asbury University revival moving to new sites to accommodate people arriving from around the world – February 20, 2023

News from this Week 2/15/23

Posted on February 15, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Some Israeli Rescuers Leaving Earthquake Hit Turkey Amid Violence; Christians In AreaSeveral Israeli rescue workers have left earthquake-hit Turkey after reported threats from Islamic militants and violence of frustrated local survivors, a Christian group supporting the Israeli rescuers acknowledged to Worthy News.

Clashes Devastating Ukrainian City And Its People (Worthy News Radio)Heavy fighting between invading Russian forces and Ukrainian troops around Ukraine’s devastated eastern city of Bakhmut increasingly resembles the horrors of World War One. The trench-for-tranch battle is taking its toll on the local population.

Genocide Watch NGO adds Yemen and Ethiopia to list of top 10 conflicts to watchUS-based NGO Genocide Watch has placed Yemen and Ethiopia on a list published on January 1 of the top 10 conflicts to watch in 2023.

Latest World News Headlines

UK:Catholic priest criminally charged for praying inside abortion clinic buffer zone – February 14, 2023Russia Said It Shot Down a UFO Just Last Month – February 13, 2023Ukraine Facing More Battles As Peace Talks Are Rejected (Worthy News Radio) – February 13, 2023Syrian Christians of all traditions are helping to shelter earthquake survivors – February 13, 2023Death Toll Turkey, Syria Quake In Tens of Thousands Amid Unrest – February 12, 2023Turkey earthquake opened 190-mile-long fissure, satellite images show – February 12, 2023Islamic State kills 11 in central Syria gun attack, says monitor – February 12, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israeli officials double down on settlement construction, rebuke US criticismTwo ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet ministers on Tuesday defiantly dismissed a growing chorus of global condemnation of new Israeli settlement construction in Judea and Samaria, instead promising to double down and legalize dozens of wildcat outposts.

24 hours in Jerusalem: three terror attacksIsrael is experiencing a wave of terrorist attacks focused on Jerusalem. Many of these attacks are being carried out by young boys, many armed with handguns.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Judicial overhaul bill likely to come up for first plenum vote next Monday – February 13, 2023IDF: Israeli jets strike underground Hamas facility in central Gaza – February 13, 2023IDF launches joint air defense, cyber drill with US Central Command – February 12, 2023President Herzog: ‘Israel is on the verge of a constitutional and social collapse’ – February 12, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Biden administration announces $231M to fund red-flag laws, other gun violence preventionPresident Biden announced on Tuesday that the Department of Justice will give more than $231 million to states for crisis intervention projects, such as red-flag programs, in an effort to reduce gun violence.

WH: EPA Working Closely with Ohio Officials to Closely Monitor Air Quality, Surface and Groundwater Testing After Train Derailment in OhioA train derailment in Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3 has led to toxic chemicals spilling into the Ohio River and being released into the air.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down off the Coast Was Carrying 2,000 Pounds of Electronics – February 14, 2023Biden establishing interagency team to study unidentified objects in US airspace – February 13, 2023House GOP investigates Wuhan lab, COVID origins – February 13, 2023US Shoots Down ‘UFOS’ Over America, Canada – February 12, 2023US launches unarmed ICBM into Pacific days after shooting down Chinese spy balloon – February 12, 2023Urgent Threat: More Cyberattacks and Shutdowns of Critical US Infrastructure on the Way – February 9, 2023House votes to end COVID vaccine requirement for foreign air travelers – February 9, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan: Christian girl abducted into forced marriage with Muslim employer, lawyer demands police actionThe chairman of the Minorities Alliance Pakistan has pressured Pakistani police to find and rescue a 15-year-old local Christian girl who was abducted and forced into marriage with her Muslim employer: officers had ignored earlier pleas for help from the girl’s impoverished father, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

New Lebanese Christian radio station reaching hundreds of thousands of listenersAn Protestant-led radio station that was launched in Lebanon at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is now bringing worship music and Biblical content to hundreds of thousands of Lebanese struggling with the ongoing devastating effects of sectarian division and political and economic chaos, Christianity Today (CT) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pakistan Man Lynched For Blasphemy; Christians Fearful (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 13, 2023Afghan Christian families seeking refuge in hostile Pakistan – February 13, 2023India: Evangelical Pastor jailed under Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law – February 13, 2023Egypt: Muslim extremists acquitted of stripping, attacking 70-year-old Christian woman – February 13, 2023Nicaragua Jails Bishop For 26 Years – February 12, 2023Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger on Genocide Watch NGO list of conflicts to monitor – February 10, 2023Church of England: ‘God’s Blessing For Gay Marriage’ (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 10, 2023

Breaking News from This Week 2/9/23

Posted on February 9, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Death Toll Turkey, Syria Earthquakes Passes 20,000

The combined death toll of earthquakes shaking Turkey and Syria climbed to over 20,000 on Thursday, making them the deadliest in years, official estimates showed.

US: ‘Shot Down Chinese Balloon Clearly Spying’

The United States says images from U2 spy planes show that a massive Chinese balloon flying across the U.S. last week, including over sensitive nuclear sites, was unmistakably equipped for collecting intelligence and not weather data.

Bank of England considering introduction of digital currency

The Bank of England has launched a consultation on the creation of a digital British currency, the London Standard reports. If introduced, the new British pound would have intrinsic stable value and would be issued by the Bank of England, not the private sector.

Latest World News Headlines

‘Russia Blamed for Missile That Downed MH17 Plane Killing Hundreds’ – February 9, 2023

Genocide Watch includes Haiti in list of top 10 world conflicts to watch, “situation worse by the day” – February 9, 2023

Chinese spy balloon part of larger surveillance program: U.S. intel – February 8, 2023

More than 11,000 confirmed fatalities in Turkey and Syria in deadliest earthquake in over a decade – February 8, 2023

Islamic Militants Escape From Syria Prison After Earthquake – February 7, 2023

Peru Landslides Kill Over Dozen After Political Turmoil – February 7, 2023

Newborn Freed In Rubble As Earthquakes Syria, Turkey Kill Thousands – February 7, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Rushes Aid To Quakes-Hit Turkey, Syria

As Turkey’s president defended his government’s perceived slow response to massive earthquakes, Israel was rushing to provide aid to Turkey and neighboring Syria.

3rd earthquake in Israel in under 24 hours

An earthquake was felt in northern Israel at about 9 PM Wednesday night, the third earthquake to strike Israel in the last 24 hours.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Chief Turkish Jewish Community Feared Dead; Ancient Torah Scrolls Saved – February 8, 2023

Senior geologist says Israel needs to prepare for major quake ‘in our lifetime’ – February 8, 2023

CIA director: Current Israeli-Palestinian tensions resemble Second Intifada – February 7, 2023

IDF kills terrorists in overnight raid near Jericho – February 6, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

House votes to end COVID vaccine requirement for foreign air travelers

The House of Representatives voted to end the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for foreign residents arriving at US airports — one of the last standing pandemic restrictions.

Maryland to consider allowing children to be vaccinated without parental consent

A Maryland state senator has introduced a controversial bill that would give children the same capacity to consent to be vaccinated as an adult – i.e., without parental consent. Democratic State Sen. Cheryl Kagan introduced Bill 378 on Wednesday; the proposed legislation will go before a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee on February 22.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

As Capitol Hill Hearings Begin, ‘Legend’ Agent Says FBI Needs ‘Serious Shakeup’ – February 9, 2023

Biden Under Fire Over Abortion Remarks – February 8, 2023

‘Doubling Down On Crazy’: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Slams Biden In GOP Rebuttal To State Of The Union Address – February 8, 2023

Biden, Facing Divided Congress, Pleads Republicans To Work With Him In State Of The Union – February 7, 2023

U.S. trade deficit surges to record high of nearly $950 billion – February 7, 2023

Marines continue fight with DOD over vaccine mandate even though it was ended – February 6, 2023

National security adviser says U.S. wants to ‘exploit what we recover’ from Chinese spy balloon – February 6, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Church of England considers referencing God in gender-neutral terms

The Church of England has confirmed it is examining the possibility of changing its liturgy to reference God in gender-neutral terms instead of as “Father,” “Him,” and “He,” the New York Post (NYP) reports. However, the denomination has said there are no plans to make changes to the current liturgy at present, and any future change would require “extensive legislation.”

India: 10 Christian families denied essential rations for their faith, “we did not worry, we are ready to pay any cost”

Ten Christian families in India’s Madhya Pradesh state have been barred on account of their faith from receiving essential provisions the government gives to the needy, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Ethiopia: Three Christians killed in sniper attack on their church

Three Christians were reportedly killed, and four were injured in Oromia, southern Ethiopia during a sniper attack on their church by suspected regional government special forces on Saturday, the Christian Post (CP) reports.