Weekly News Brief: 7/7/23

Breaking World News

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

Iran is continuing to execute anti-government protestors, UN says

The United Nations reported this week that Iran is continuing to carry out “chilling” executions on citizens suspected of involvement in nationwide anti-government protests that were sparked last year after young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini died in police custody in September, i24News reports.

Hungary Pledges Ties With Russia Despite Invasion

Hungary pledged to continue cooperation with Moscow while hosting the Russian health minister despite Western condemnation over Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.

Transgender individuals have significantly higher rate of suicide and mortality, report shows

A newly published Danish study has shown that transgender individuals have significantly higher rates of suicide attempts and mortality than nontransgender individuals. Published by the American Medical Association’s JAMA Network, the study is titled ‘Transgender Identity and Suicide Attempts and Mortality in Denmark.’

Latest World News Headlines

US Navy stops Iran from seizing two oil tankers in Gulf of Oman – July 5, 2023

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations of imminent attack on Europe’s largest nuclear plant – July 5, 2023

Netherlands Record-Breaking Storm Kills, Injures Several – July 5, 2023

Russia Blames Ukraine For Deadly Missile Strikes (Worthy News Radio) – July 5, 2023

Russia, Syria to hold six-day military drills – July 4, 2023

Russia Threatens Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant After Missiles Injure Dozens – July 4, 2023

Dutch King Apologizes For Slavery – July 3, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel strikes in Damascus; Syrian air defenses fail to respond

The Israeli Air Force carried out an airstrike on Iranian advanced arms depots in Damascus overnight Thursday, but Syrian air defense systems were not activated, Ynet has learned.

Not a ‘one-off’: Israel will continue ‘mowing the lawn’ in Jenin

Comments by Israeli leaders in the aftermath of a two-day incursion in the Jenin refugee camp indicate that the Israel Defense Forces will take repeated military action against Palestinian terror.

Latest Israel News Headlines

IDF: Rocket fired from Lebanon explodes near border, artillery returning fire – July 6, 2023

New haredi city expected to reach population of 80,000 – July 5, 2023

IDF strikes Gaza after rockets launched at southern Israel – July 5, 2023

Israeli Forces Conclude Major Operation in Jenin Amid Tensions – July 4, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Christian School Asks 11th Circuit to Strike Down Prayer Ban at Football Games

Attorneys for a Tampa, Florida Christian school recently told an Atlanta-based federal appeals court that prayer over a loudspeaker before a football game is protected by the U.S. Constitution.

‘Sound of Freedom’ skyrockets at box office opening day

“Sound of Freedom,” a film released earlier this week that brings awareness to human trafficking, got the top spot at the box office in the United States on its opening day, the Fourth of July.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

California church targeted with overnight cross burnings, police investigating – July 6, 2023

US Judge Restricts Biden Officials From Contact With Social Media Firms – July 5, 2023

FDA blasted for ‘misleading’ mRNA COVID vaccine labels as ‘sudden death’ research mounts – July 5, 2023

Confidence in U.S. government plummets – July 5, 2023

Judge bars Biden administration from working with social media companies on ‘protected speech’ – July 4, 2023

Biden Decries Mass Shootings Overshadowing Independence Day – July 4, 2023

Federal courts lift bans on gender-affirming treatment for minors in Kentucky, Tennessee – July 4, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Plateau state Christians receive written threats of impending attacks on specific communities by Fulani jihadists

As part of an ongoing campaign of terror, murder, displacement and destruction of livelihood against Nigerian Christians in Plateau State, Fulani jihadists sent written warnings to specific local Christian communities at the weekend, advising them of impending attacks in specific locations, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Notably, the jihadists pointed out that no Nigerian security forces would come to the aid of the Christians if they valued their own lives.

Nigeria: Jihadist slaughter of Christians continues; “We enjoin all Christians to cry for God’s mercy”

Leaders from the Church of Christ in Nations (CAN) denomination in Nigeria have called for all Christians to beseech God for His mercy on their land as Fulani Islamic jihadists murdered 11 more Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state and 20 Christians in neighboring Taraba state in attacks on June 27 and June 25 respectively, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

China: Four Christians imprisoned without charge following raid on church

A Christian pastor and three of his church members in China’s Guangdong Province have been in custody for six weeks after being arrested by the ruling Chinese Communist Party on suspicion of conducting “illegal business operations,” China Aid reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Niger: A generation of children is growing up surrounded by Jihadist death and destruction, Amnesty International reports – July 4, 2023

Nigeria: Pastor murdered and 7 congregants abducted in Ogun state attack – July 3, 2023

Pakistan:Islamic criminal confesses to brutal murder, rape of Christian widow – July 3, 2023

Christian Community Attacked In Pakistan After Believer Post Bible Verse – July 2, 2023

China introduces app forcing citizens to obtain approval to attend religious services – June 30, 2023

‘1 In 3 Countries Persecute Christians, Other Groups’ – June 29, 2023

North Korea Raids Secret Church, Five Detained – June 29, 2023