News from this Week- 5/4/22

Posted on May 5, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Iranians chant ‘Death to Palestine’ to protest Islamic Republic

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

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

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

Massive Chinese Fleet Seen Barreling Towards US Naval Base

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

Latest World News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Israel News

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

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

Israel Furious As Russia Minister Said Hitler had Jewish Roots

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

Latest Israel News Headlines

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

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

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

Latest U.S. News Headlines

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

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

Biden Admin Silent On The Fate Of Major Natural Gas Pipeline As Energy Prices Soar – May 4, 2022

CDC Tracked Millions of Phones to See If Americans Followed COVID Lockdown Orders – May 4, 2022

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

Roe v. Wade outcry comes with U.S. abortion rate at historic low – May 3, 2022

House Republicans Introduce Legislation To Defund Biden’s Disinformation Board – May 3, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Islamic State target Christians in Taraba state bombing

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

Egypt: Nine Coptic Christians released after imprisonment for peaceful protest

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

Latest Christian News Headlines

US National Day of Prayer on May 5th – May 3, 2022

US Commission: ‘Afghan Christians Face Death’ – May 2, 2022

Report: ‘Myanmar Christians Face Genocide’; Prayers Urged – May 2, 2022

China shuts down well-established Christian website – May 2, 2022

Nigeria: Fulani kill 21 Christians in Kaduna, Governor does nothing – May 2, 2022

Iran: Christian convert taken into custody for house church involvement – May 2, 2022

Preacher Graham In Ukraine As Christians Sing Of Hope – May 1, 2022

News from this Week 4/27/22

Posted on April 27, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Ancient temple to Zeus unearthed in Sinai

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient temple to the Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, the Associated Press reports. The discovery was announced by Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry on Monday.

Russia Frees U.S. Ex-Marine In Prisoner Swap

U.S President Joe Biden says Russia has freed former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed from detention on what Moscow confirmed was a prisoner swap to secure the return of its pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko.

White House says Iran is ‘a few weeks or less’ from bomb breakout

The US said Tuesday that Iran’s nuclear breakout time was down to weeks, and blamed the previous administration, as negotiations between Tehran and world powers continued to stall.

Latest World News Headlines

US close to admitting failure of Iran nuclear talks, Israeli officials claim – April 26, 2022

40 Nations Support Ukraine As Moscow Warns Of Nuclear Conflict – April 26, 2022

Russia’s new missile, touted by Putin, can carry hypersonic weapons, officer says – April 25, 2022

French President Expected In Ukraine After Re-election (Analysis) – April 25, 2022

US Secretaries In Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks Marring Orthodox Easter – April 25, 2022

Re-elected French President Facing Challenge – April 24, 2022

French presidential election: Macron defeats Le Pen to secure second term – April 24, 2022

20 Million At Risk Of Starvation In Africa – April 22, 2022

Russian President Orders Blockade Ukraine Steel Plant In Mariupol – April 21, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Syria reports Israeli attack near Damascus for the 3rd time in under a month

Syrian state media reported an Israeli attack near the capital Damascus in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning, the third such report from Syria this month.

U.S., Israeli security officials meet in Washington, discuss Iran ‘concerns’

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Monday with his Israeli peer, Eyal Hulata, “to discuss a range of regional and global security issues,” including Israel’s “concerns” about Iran, the White House said in a statement.

Latest Israel News Headlines

New survey shows that around half of all Israelis fear a second Holocaust – April 25, 2022

IDF shells targets in Lebanon after rocket fired into Israel – April 24, 2022

Renewed Clashes at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount – April 22, 2022

Palestinian adviser to Abbas: Jews not connected to land, ‘occupation’ to disappear – April 21, 2022

Islamic Jihad shows off ‘tunnel city’ as it readies for next campaign against Israel – April 21, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Oklahoma becomes first state to ban nonbinary identification on birth certificates

Oklahoma residents will no longer be permitted to identify as nonbinary on their birth certificates.

Supreme Court considers Biden effort to end Trump ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday over President Joe Biden’s bid to end former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, which makes asylum-seekers coming from the southern border reside in Mexico while awaiting immigration hearings.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Durham: GPS Fusion employees emailed reporters unverified dirt on Trump for negative news stories – April 26, 2022

Conservative SCOTUS majority appears to favor school football coach dismissed for public prayer – April 26, 2022

Ohio university will pay $400,000 damages to professor it punished for using wrong pronouns with transgender student – April 26, 2022

Montana AG fights to lift 9-year-old ‘preliminary’ injunction on abortion law – April 25, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks Biden from ending Trump-era immigration restriction – April 25, 2022

Don’t Say Marijuana: Washington State Bans Use of ‘Racist’ Word for Cannabis – April 25, 2022

Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover – April 25, 2022

SCOTUS to hear case of Washington state high school football coach fired for praying – April 24, 2022

The Satanic Temple sues Pennsylvania school over after school club denial – April 24, 2022

Musk Secures $46.5 Billion Funding to Buy Twitter Raising Hopes Of Free Speech – April 22, 2022

Breaking Christian News

International Christian ministry center destroyed, Bibles burned, in Ukraine fighting

The Mission Eurasia Christian ministry had one of its training centers in Ukraine destroyed, and a stockpile of Bibles burned, during fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces last month, CBN News reports. In a social media post about the incident, Mission Eurasia confirmed that all of their members were safe, although their field headquarters in Irpin was destroyed.

Egypt Frees Nine Christians Detained At Rally

Egypt has released nine Christians detained after protesting against the Egyptian authorities’ refusal to permit their church to rebuild, Christians told Worthy News.

Latest Christian News Headlines

‘US Religious Freedom Report May Harm Christians’, Charity Warns – April 26, 2022

New poll: Less than half of lay Christians think missions are mandated for all believers – April 26, 2022

North Korean Christian radio station works to reach more people with the Gospel – April 25, 2022

Iran: Christian woman begins jail term for leading evangelical church – April 25, 2022

China: Authorities trace and harass baptismal party – April 25, 2022

Hungary Church Group Divers Aid To Ukraine’s Mourning Bucha – April 25, 2022

Myanmar Army Raiding Churches – April 24, 2022

Muslims Kill Two In Pakistan Pastor’s Home – April 24, 2022

Egypt Registers Hundreds Of Churches Amid Hostilities – April 22, 2022

Pastor: ‘Pakistan Evangelicals Expand In Lahore Despite Hardships’ – April 22, 2022

News from this Week 4/13/22

Posted on April 13, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Russia Warns Finland, Sweden Against Joining NATO

Moscow has warned Finland and Sweden against joining the U.S.-led NATO military alliance after both nations expressed concerns about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Iranian Americans, senators, security experts urge Biden to keep Iran’s IRGC on terror list

More than 500 Iranian American scholars, scientists, and professionals are urging President Biden not to lift the terrorist designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in order to close a new nuclear deal with Iran, warning such a move would fuel the Iranian regime’s aggression abroad and oppression at home.

Russia’s Putin Praises ‘Military Operation’ In Ukraine, Calls Mass Killings ‘Fake’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday his nation’s “military operation” in Ukraine would continue because peace talks hit a “dead end,” and he called reported war crimes “fake.”

Latest World News Headlines

China: Authorities seize another Catholic bishop to unknown location – April 12, 2022

State Department orders non-emergency personnel to leave Shanghai – April 12, 2022

Hungary’s Orbán Facing Pressure Over Ukraine Massacres – April 12, 2022

Austria’s Leader In Russia As ‘20,000 Die’ In Mariupol, Ukraine – April 11, 2022

OPEC Tells EU That Russia Oil Crisis Is Beyond Its Control – April 11, 2022

Russia warns Finland and Sweden against joining NATO – April 11, 2022

Ukraine economy forecast to shrink by nearly half this year – April 11, 2022

Mass Killings As Ukrainian War Escalates – April 11, 2022

French President Macron Faces Far-Right Le Pen In Second Election Round – April 10, 2022

Breaking Israel News

What is ‘Plan B’ for Israel or America if Iran nuclear deal goes unsigned?

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz made it clear on Monday that if world powers do not reach an agreement with Iran, Israel will be forced to activate “Plan B” immediately.

Thousands attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem

Jerusalem welcomed thousands of Christian Pilgrims attending Palm Sunday celebrations in the Old City this weekend, the Associated Press (AP) reports. The throngs of pilgrims arrived to commemorate the start of the Christian Holy Week, despite the recent new wave of Palestinian terrorist attacks in Israel.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel approves $93 million to fortify security barrier – April 11, 2022

IDF Operations in West Bank to Intensify, Gantz Says – April 10, 2022

Israel Condemns ‘Shocking’ Vandalism of Joseph’s Tomb as Palestinian Rioters Torch Holy Site – April 10, 2022

Syria accuses Israel of conducting rare daylight strike near Masyaf – April 10, 2022

Israeli security forces kill Tel Aviv gunman in shootout – April 7, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Inflation up 8.5% from year ago, 40-year high, according Labor Department’s March CPI report

The cost of consumer goods increased 8.5 % in March, compared to 12 months earlier, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs near-total abortion ban into law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, signed a near-total abortion ban into law on Tuesday, making performing the procedure a felony.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Kemp signs constitutional carry bill into law for Georgia – April 12, 2022

22 AGs file brief with SCOTUS against federal firearm accessory ban – April 11, 2022

DeSantis Signs Bill To Provide $70 Million To Support Fatherhood In Florida – April 11, 2022

Yahoo Confirms Huge Hunter Biden Story – Weapon Sales to Africa, Chinese Intel, $1M Retainer – April 11, 2022

With Roe in the Balance, Blue States Push for Abortion on Demand – April 11, 2022

Biden to nominate new ATF director, release ghost gun rule – April 10, 2022

Alabama bans ‘sex change’ procedures for children, LGBT ideology in elementary schools – April 10, 2022

Kentucky governor vetoes 15-week abortion ban – April 10, 2022

2 Men Charged in Michigan Governor ‘Kidnapping’ Scheme Acquitted as FBI Sting Implodes – April 9, 2022

Senate votes to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court – April 7, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia: Christian sentenced to 10 years for posting videos critical of Islam

A Christian in Indonesia has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for uploading Youtube videos that were critical of Islam, his former faith, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Christian radio continues to broadcast Gospel to Ukraine despite forced evacuation

A Christian radio station team that had broadcast from Ukraine prior to the Russian invasion, is continuing to share the Gospel despite being forced to evacuate from its modern studio in Odessa to an apartment in Romania, WNG reports. Even while struggling with a staff shortage and lack of equipment in Romania, New Life Radio still broadcasts the Good News in Russian to Ukraine as well as to Russia and Belarus.

Egypt Priest Killing Raises Questions

A Coptic Orthodox priest has been killed in the coastal city of Alexandria in northern Egypt amid ongoing concerns about Islamic extremism in the country, rights activists confirmed Monday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians headed toward Genocide if nothing is done say NGOs – April 11, 2022

Pakistan Christians To Australia After Massacre – April 11, 2022

Christian Radio Airs Story Of Jesus To Ukrainian Refugees – April 8, 2022

China Releases Street Evangelist – April 8, 2022

Christians Fear India State’s Conversion Law – April 8, 2022

Islamic Terrorists Kill Christians In North Nigeria’ – April 7, 2022

New survey finds sharp decrease of Bible users in the US – April 7, 2022

China releases Christians jailed for attending Gospel event – April 7, 2022

Ukraine: Dean of evangelical seminary found dead in Bucha – April 7, 2022

Egypt Detains Nine For Demanding New Church Building – April 7, 2022

News from this Week 4/6/22

Posted on April 6, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Ukraine Seeks Russia’s Expulsion From UN Body Over War Crimes Allegations

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world to expel Russia from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after outlining Moscow’s alleged atrocities in his nation.

White House announces hypersonic missile program with Australia and UK

The Biden administration announced an expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States partnership Tuesday to include the development of hypersonic and counter-hypersonic weapons systems.

China turns to US for corn purchase amid uncertainty on Ukrainian supply

China has just purchased 1.084 million tonnes of US corn, in an apparent effort to make up for the loss of any shipments it purchased from Ukraine prior to the ongoing Russian invasion of that country, Reuters reports.

Latest World News Headlines

OSCE Criticizes Hungary’s Elections, Referendum – April 5, 2022

Ukrainians Hiding In Church As Russian Attacks Continue – April 5, 2022

U.S. President Seeks War Crimes Trial Against Russia Over Ukraine Killings – April 5, 2022

US, Iran trade blame over impasse holding up signing of nuclear deal – April 5, 2022

Dallas Fed: Global recession ‘seems unavoidable’ if Russian sanctions continue – April 5, 2022

Serbia’s Hardline President Wins Elections – April 3, 2022

Relief Convoys In Ukraine Hampered By Attacks – April 3, 2022

Hungary’s Orbán Wins Elections – April 3, 2022

Pentagon announces $300 million weapons package for Ukraine – April 3, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli Ministers Warn Time Is Running Out

Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid have told a gathering of 80 ambassadors to Israel that time is running out on the possibility of a good Iranian nuclear deal, World Israel News (WIN) reports.

Israel’s Government Thrown into Crisis After Key Leader Abruptly Resigns

In a move that throws Israel’s political future into uncertainty, the chairwoman of the country’s governing coalition abruptly resigned Wednesday morning, robbing the coalition of its majority in parliament and raising the possibility that Israel will be forced to hold another national election.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Muslims riot in Jerusalem for 4th night, 6 arrested – April 6, 2022

At least 10 terror attacks foiled in past two weeks, IDF chief says – April 5, 2022

‘Historic’: Israel, UAE conclude free trade agreement – April 3, 2022

IDF preparing for new campaign in Gaza, says IDF top brass – April 3, 2022

Riots break out near Old City of Jerusalem – April 3, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Oklahoma House passes bill sentencing doctors who perform abortion to jail

The Republican-led Oklahoma House has given final approval for a bill that criminalizes performing an abortion, sentencing doctors who carry out the procedure to jail terms of up to 10 years and a $100,000 fine, the Associated Press reports. The bill passed 70-14 with no debate and has been sent to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing into law.

US completes test of hypersonic missile that travels 5 times the speed of sound

The US military announced Tuesday a new test of a hypersonic missile, as Pentagon officials seek to match or get ahead of China’s and Russia’s advances in the cutting-edge strategic weapons technology.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Transgender Flag Flies Outside HHS Building, First in U.S. History – April 5, 2022

Durham bombshell: Prosecutor unveils smoking gun FBI text message, ‘joint venture’ to smear Trump – April 5, 2022

Democrats scramble to confirm Biden’s judicial nominees before November – April 5, 2022

New Colorado Law Enshrines ‘Fundamental Right’ to an Abortion – April 5, 2022

Senate reaches $10 billion COVID funding deal – April 5, 2022

GOP states sue Biden for ending Title 42 and setting up border for ‘catastrophe’ – April 5, 2022

Six Killed, 12 Injured In California Shooting – April 3, 2022

Judge strikes down corporate board diversity law in California – April 3, 2022

On April Fool’s Day: House Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana – April 3, 2022

101 police officers shot in line of duty, a 43% increase from 2021: National Fraternal Order of Police – April 3, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Slaughter of Nigerian Christians: “The inaction cannot continue” says Christian group

A major Christian advocacy group has told the Nigerian government and the international community that they can no longer do anything as Christians continue to be slaughtered in their thousands by Islamic militants in Nigeria, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Christian organization evacuates Ukrainian Holocaust survivors to Israel

The International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ) has helped to evacuate more than 620 Jewish people from Ukraine since the ongoing Russian invasion began, including elderly and disabled Holocaust survivors from cities being bombed in airstrikes, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Christian foundation spends $100 million to show Jesus understands human suffering

A Christian foundation based in Kansas has launched a $100 million media campaign in an effort to draw people to Jesus by showing that He suffered like we do because He was fully man as well as fully God, Church Leaders reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India: Brutally beaten pastor faces eviction amid continuing Hindu extremist persecution – April 5, 2022

Finland: Court dismisses hate speech charges against Christian lawmaker and Lutheran bishop – April 4, 2022

Canada: Pastor Pawlowski released after 6 weeks in jail for ‘inciting mischief’ at Freedom Convoy blockade – April 4, 2022

Myanmar: Military burn prominent church to suppress Christianity – April 4, 2022

Kidnapped Christian Girls Missing In Pakistan – April 1, 2022

Eritrea Detains Dozens Of Evangelicals – April 1, 2022

Boston-area school board blocked church’s private school due to Christian beliefs, lawyers claim – March 31, 2022

Ukrainian pastor released by Russian captors, “prayer makes a difference” – March 31, 2022

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues unabated – March 31, 2022

Indonesia congregation harassed by Muslim radicals – March 31, 2022

News from this Week 3/30/22

Posted on March 31, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Ukrainian Holocaust survivors find refuge in Germany

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, groups of elderly, frail Ukrainian Holocaust survivors have been safely evacuated to Germany – the very country which unleashed the Holocaust and murdered six million Jews during WW2, the Associated Press (AP) reports.

China, US, Russia, Pakistan to hold talks on Afghanistan

A top US diplomat will meet this week in China to discuss issues in Afghanistan with his Chinese, Russian and Pakistani counterparts, the Chinese foreign ministry and the State Department said on Tuesday (Mar 29).

‘No handshake’ as Ukraine, Russia delegations meet for peace talks

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Turkey on Tuesday for the first face-to-face talks in nearly three weeks, with Ukraine seeking a ceasefire without compromising on territory or sovereignty as its forces have pushed Russians back from Kyiv.

Latest World News Headlines

Russian Missile Hit Ukrainian Port City, Killing 7 Despite Military Reduction Promise – March 29, 2022

India and Russia working to launch a rupee-ruble trade agreement that circumvents Western sanctions and weakens the dollar’s global standing – March 29, 2022

Syria’s Assad criminalizes spreading ‘disinformation undermining state image’ – March 29, 2022

Trump calls on Putin to release info on Hunter Biden’s dealings with oligarchs – March 29, 2022

Belgium, Netherlands Expel Dozens Of ‘Russian Spies’ – March 29, 2022

Russia To Reduce Military Activities After Heavy Losses – March 29, 2022

Struggling Russia Sends More Mercenaries To Ukraine As Death Toll Mounts – March 28, 2022

Russia attempting to ‘break through’ defenses near Kyiv, Ukrainian armed forces say – March 28, 2022

Human traffickers posing as pastors at Ukraine borders, “pray for children to be spared” – March 28, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli prison to evacuate for excavations on 3rd-century mosaic describing Jesus as God

Israel’s Prison Service is preparing to evacuate a prison in Megiddo so that archaeologists can excavate a 3rd-century mosaic describing Jesus as God that was found underneath it, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

5 Killed In Shootings In Tel Aviv Suburb

Israeli paramedics say at least five people died in a shooting attack in a Tel Aviv suburb, stirring fears that the Islamic State group is launching a campaign of terror ahead of the Muslim month of Ramadan.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel terror threat level raised to highest amid spree of attacks – March 29, 2022

UAE, US, Israel inaugurate working group on religious coexistence – March 29, 2022

Israel unites with U.S., Arab nations against Iran, revives Palestinian peace talks – March 29, 2022

Announcing permanent regional forum, Israel, Arab states laud alliance, decry terror – March 28, 2022

Iran to Top the Agenda at ‘Historic’ Summit Between Israel, 4 Arab Countries in Negev – March 28, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

US: Jewish communities report 18 bomb threats in March
There have been at least 18 bomb threats reported by Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) and synagogues in nine US states since the beginning of March, the Jerusalem Post reports. News of the threats was published in a report by the Jewish Secure Community Network (SCN), which said the situation required US Jews to be alert and to protect themselves.

Kentucky Senate passes abortion restrictions, including 15-week ban

Kentucky lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would ban abortion after 15 weeks and contains several provisions that abortion rights advocates say could severely restrict or essentially end access to the procedure in the state.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime – March 29, 2022

ABC, CBS, NBC ignore Hunter Biden scandals, haven’t mentioned his name in 259 days, study says – March 29, 2022

Matt Gaetz enters Hunter Biden laptop into congressional record – March 29, 2022

FDA authorizes second COVID-19 booster for people 50 and older – March 29, 2022

$4,638,000,000,000: Biden’s Budget Calls for Record Taxes in 2023 – March 28, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring Curriculum Transparency – March 28, 2022

Bipartisan Senate group presses FBI over reports agents broke rules hundreds of times – March 28, 2022

California introduces bill that legalizes infanticide – March 28, 2022

As debt climbs to $31T, Dems eye new version of Biden spending bill with Manchin’s support – March 27, 2022

Supreme Court rules against Navy SEALs, allows DOD to restrict deployment based on vax status – March 27, 2022

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Breaking Christian News

Myanmar junta destroys dozens of churches to suppress Christianity

Since conducting its coup of February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military junta has gone on to systematically destroy over 40 churches and other Christian-affiliated buildings in what local believers say is an effort to suppress Christianity in the Buddhist-majority country, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Laos: Christian widow living in a forest after villagers burn down her home

A Christian widow in Laos is living in a forest with her children after local authorities expropriated her land and villagers burned down her home, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Kentucky church raises $145,000 from bake sale for Ukraine

A Ukrainian church in Kentucky has raised around $145,000 from a bake sale it put on to help Ukrainians displaced by Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine Christian Headlines (CH) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Turkey: New report shows increased hardship for Protestant churches – March 29, 2022

Nigeria Islamists Kill 50 Christians, Abduct Priest – March 28, 2022

Myanmar: Military junta continues attacks on Christian communities – March 28, 2022

Uganda: Christian family sprayed with acid for refusal to recant faith – March 28, 2022

Missionary Abducted In Ukraine – March 27, 2022

Hungary Opens Charity Shop For Persecuted Christians – March 24, 2022

34 Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Kaduna State – March 23, 2022

Canada Not Releasing Jailed Pastor Who Opposes COVID Restrictions – March 23, 2022

Pakistan: Officials torture Christian man into false confession of blasphemy – March 23, 2022

US: Return to in-person church has stalled – March 23, 2022

News from this Week 3/23/22

Posted on March 24, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Iran welcomes Syria ties with Arabs, says nuclear deal close

The foreign ministers of Iran and Syria, two allies of Russia, discussed the war in Ukraine and other developments during a meeting in Damascus on Wednesday. Syria‘s top diplomat said Moscow is defending its people.

NATO Fears Nuclear Strike In Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting Europe for talks with fellow leaders of the NATO military alliance about the Russian invasion of Ukraine as Moscow may use nuclear weapons of mass destruction there.

UAE ‘shocked’ as US considers removing IRGC from terrorist list

The United Arab Emirates is very unhappy with the US move toward removing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from its Foreign Terrorist Organizations list, a source in Abu Dhabi said on Monday.

Latest World News Headlines

Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025 – March 22, 2022

Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers in no rush to pivot – March 22, 2022

Australia: Government to introduce laws to combat misinformation, disinformation – March 22, 2022

Nvidia unveils new technology to speed up AI, launches new supercomputer – March 22, 2022

Kremlin Critic Navalny Sentenced To Nine Years Jail – March 22, 2022

Biden: ‘Russia Uses Hypersonic Missiles And May Deploy Chemical Weapons’ – March 21, 2022

100,000 US Forces Europe As War In Ukraine Escalates – March 21, 2022

Khamenei signals support for ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna – March 21, 2022

Any deal with Russia will require Ukrainian referendum, Zelensky says – March 21, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel announces 10 new towns in the Negev

After the Israeli government approved last week the establishment of the new ultra-Orthodox city of Kasif in the Negev and the community of Nitzana, it is expected to approve 10 more towns in the Negev this coming week, Minister of Interior Ayelet Shaked and Minister of Housing and Construction Ze’ev Elkin announced Wednesday.

Sky Dew: Missile-Detecting Balloon Given to Israel’s Air Force

Israel’s air force received a massive air balloon which monitors missiles and other aerial threats in a ceremony on Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel, Egypt, UAE Hold Unprecedented Meeting As Iran Nuclear Talks Near Finalization – March 24, 2022

U.S. Fighter Jets Down Two Iranian Drones Over Iraq Heading to Israel – March 22, 2022

Singapore to open embassy in Israel for the first time – March 22, 2022

Israel Warns US Against Removing Iran’s IRGC from Terror Blacklist – March 21, 2022

Orthodox Jews Mourn Revered Rabbi – March 21, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Supreme Court upends Wisconsin’s redistricting map after GOP challenge

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck a blow to Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ redistricting map, sending the case over Wisconsin’s new district lines back to the state’s highest court for review.

Idaho Governor Signs Abortion Ban Modeled on Texas Law

Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas statute that bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and that can be enforced through lawsuits to avoid constitutional court challenges.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

California: Democrat senators introduce bill to fund abortions for out-of-state women – March 23, 2022

Investigations of 2020 ballot mischief gain momentum in Georgia, Wisconsin – March 22, 2022

FBI chief Wray warns hackers could ‘shut down’ U.S. society – March 22, 2022

US: Fed prepared to raise interest rates ‘aggressively’ – March 21, 2022

Senate Republicans To Introduce Bill Banning Government From Contracting With Leakers – March 21, 2022

Former FDA Commissioner: ‘This Is Likely to Become an Annualized Vaccine for the Majority of Americans’ – March 21, 2022

Trump super PAC hoards cash, with more on hand than RNC and DNC combined – March 21, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Hospitalized – March 20, 2022

Judge strikes down four Arkansan voting laws – March 20, 2022

Moderna Seeks FDA Authorization for Second COVID Booster for All Adults – March 17, 2022

Breaking Christian News

34 Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Kaduna State

Funeral services have been held in northwest Nigeria’s Kaduna State after gunmen killed 34 Christians, local residents told Worthy News late Wednesday.

Canada Not Releasing Jailed Pastor Who Opposes COVID Restrictions

A Canadian Protestant pastor who became a symbol of the fight for religious freedom during the coronavirus pandemic remains in prison more than a month after being detained.

Pakistan: Officials torture Christian man into false confession of blasphemy

Cybercrime officials in Pakistan last week arrested a Christian man on a false allegation of blaspheming Islam’s prophet Muhummad, and then tortured him until he confessed to the crime he did not commit, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US: Return to in-person church has stalled – March 23, 2022

Taiwan: Christian leaders consider equipping church for possible invasion by China – March 23, 2022

India: Senior Pastor murdered in his home by Hindu radicals – March 22, 2022

Nigeria: Islamic terrorists abduct 46 Christians plus children in Kaduna state; “please be in prayer” – March 22, 2022

Nigeria: 25 more Christians murdered in Kaduna state – March 22, 2022

Indonesia: Pastor risks further incarceration for criticizing Islam – March 22, 2022

Christian Publisher Retrieving Bibles From War-Torn Kyiv – March 19, 2022

US-Backed Missionary Abducted In Ukraine – March 17, 2022

US Missionary Rescues Children, Mothers In Ukraine – March 17, 2022

News from this Week- 3/6/22

Posted on March 16, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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Leaders Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia In Kyiv

As Russian troops advance towards Ukraine’s capital, the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia visited Kyiv to express their support for the war-torn nation.

Russia on verge of $150B debt default as sanctions cripple economy

Russia is spiraling closer to a historic debt default that could ripple throughout the global economy after the U.S. and its European allies hit the Kremlin with a slew of crippling financial sanctions.

Ukraine’s President Cites Pearl Harbor As He Asks US Congress For Help

With much of his nation facing an expanding Russian invasion, war-time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the U.S. Congress for help in a history-making speech.

Latest World News Headlines

US President Biden To Visit Europe As War Rages – March 16, 2022

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Rally In Budapest – March 16, 2022

NATO: ‘Hundreds Of Thousands Of European Troops On High Alert’ – March 16, 2022

Russia blocks a dozen news sites – March 16, 2022

Saudi Arabia Considers Accepting Yuan Instead of Dollars for Chinese Oil Sales – March 15, 2022

’Ukraine No Longer Pressing For NATO Membership’ – March 15, 2022

World Health Organization calls for abortion to be fully decriminalized – March 15, 2022

Two Fox News Journalists Killed In Ukraine – March 15, 2022

Russia says it received US guarantees on Iran nuclear deal – March 15, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Iran has 3,000 ballistic missiles, many that can reach Israel – US general

Iran has more than 3,000 ballistic missiles, many of which can reach the State of Israel, commander of the United States Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said on Tuesday.

Israel decimated Iranian drone fleet in February airstrike inside Iran

A UAV attack in the middle of February reportedly caused major damage to Iran’s drone fleet, prompting Iran to fire missiles this week at a site in Iraq that it claims was an Israeli intelligence base.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli government websites crash after ‘massive’ cyberattack, officials say – March 14, 2022

Israeli NGO mints silver coin to fund third temple for the nations – March 14, 2022

Turkey agrees to return ancient evidence of Hezekiah’s tunnel to Israel – March 14, 2022

Family Holocaust Survivor Rescues Ukrainians – March 14, 2022

US Approves $4.8 Billion in Israeli Military Aid in Omnibus Spending Package – March 13, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Colorado: House passes bill allowing abortion to nine months for any reason

The Colorado House of Representatives has passed a bill that would permit abortion through the whole nine months of pregnancy, for any reason including on grounds of sex, race, or disability, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. Titled the Reproductive Health Quality Act (HB 1279), the bill passed on Tuesday by 40-24.

Senate passes resolution to scrap mask mandate for public travel

A Republican-backed resolution to end the federal mask mandate on public transportation cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Inflation rises to 10% in producer index, highest on record – March 15, 2022

26 states have either passed or are in the process of adopting constitutional carry laws – March 14, 2022

California bill would force doctors to undergo transgender care training against their faith – March 14, 2022

Idaho Legislature passes Texas-style abortion ban at six weeks – March 14, 2022

Trucker convoy brings traffic and honking to DC – March 14, 2022

$1.5 Trillion Spending Bill Passes Senate 68-31 – March 13, 2022

Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Providers in Lawsuit Over ‘Heartbeat Act’ – March 13, 2022

Biden administration approves $200 million more in military aid to Ukraine – March 13, 2022

At rally endorsing GOP candidates in South Carolina, Trump tells crowd he won 2020 election – March 13, 2022

House passes $1.5T government funding bill plus Ukraine aid after chaotic day – March 10, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Ukraine Bible Society: “We need more Bibles”
As Ukraine prepared to face the imminent Russian invasion last month, the Ukrainian Bible Society in Kyiv reported it was running out of printing Bibles as so many people were turning to the Word of God in this time of crisis, Church Leaders (CL) reports.

Nigeria: Fulani murder Christian returning from Lutheran Church convention, cut off his fingers

The slaughter of Christians by Islamic extremists in Nigeria continues unabated and, on March 5, suspected Fulani herdsmen murdered a 25-year-old man on his way home from a Lutheran Church convention in Adamawa state, and cut off his fingers, Sahara Reporters said.

Latest Christian News Headlines

UK: Hundreds of churches rally to welcome Ukrainian refugees – March 15, 2022

Poll: Majority of US parents do not believe Bible is God’s word, “shockingly few” share Biblical worldview with children – March 15, 2022

India: Persecuted Christians vulnerable as Hindu nationalist party wins state elections – March 15, 2022

Egypt: Three Coptic Christians murdered by Islamic extremists – March 14, 2022

China: New law suppresses Christian activity online – March 14, 2022

Pakistan announces “Islamization” of media and education – March 14, 2022

Washington: Parents threaten legal action after school searches child’s bag to remove Christian literature – March 10, 2022

Iraq: Young Christian woman murdered by suspected Muslim relatives – March 9, 2022

Christian ministry mobilized to supply 1 million meals to Ukrainians – March 9, 2022

China: Evangelist arrested for preaching Gospel to ethnic minority group – March 9, 2022

News from this Week 3/9/22

Posted on March 9, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

US President Snubbed By Mideast Leaders Over Oil Prices

In a sign of what his critics view as weak leadership, U.S. President Joe Biden could not get key Middle East leaders on the phone to talk about rising oil prices, several sources confirm.

Russia’s Military Controls Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant Raising Concerns
Russia said Wednesday it is in complete control of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant, but concerns remained about the future operations of Europe’s largest nuclear facility.

Ukraine President Fights On Despite Compromise On NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave mixed messages Tuesday, telling British legislators his nation would fight against Russia after admitting he no longer seeks membership of the NATO military alliance.

Latest World News Headlines

Vatican Talks With Kremlin On Ending War – March 9, 2022

DNI: China engaged in largest nuclear buildup in history, preparing ground to take Taiwan – March 8, 2022

‘Not tenable’: Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer to provide fighter jets for Ukraine – March 8, 2022

U.S. concerned Russia will obtain biological weapons in Ukraine, Nuland tells Senators – March 8, 2022

Russia ‘Getting Desperate’ After Suffering Heavy Casualties – March 8, 2022

Top Iran nuclear negotiator flies home; EU indicates deal awaiting Tehran’s okay – March 8, 2022

EU agrees to consider membership bids of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova – March 8, 2022

Russia Shelling Cities Despite Ceasefire Talks – March 7, 2022

Russia Pledges To Briefly Halt Fire – March 7, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Chevron CEO says Israel gas pipeline could supply Europe amid crisis

Europe’s natural gas shortage, which has pushed prices to multi-year highs, has revived talk of the EastMed pipeline – a Mediterranean Sea pipeline that could carry gas from Israel to European customers, Chevron Chief Executive Michael Wirth said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference.

In Israel, Mike Pence says future GOP administration will rip up any new Iran deal

Visiting Israel, former US vice president Mike Pence — touted as a potential future presidential contender — said Tuesday that a Republican-led America will once again pull out of any future Iran nuclear deal.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Russian war on Ukraine places Israel in delicate position – March 8, 2022

US designates Syrian al Qaeda-linked group as ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’ – March 8, 2022

Israel carried out air strike in Damascus, air defense systems activated – March 6, 2022

Fleeing war, Ukrainian immigrants get ready for their departure to Israel – March 6, 2022

Israel’s PM For Sabbath Peace Talks In Russia As War Rages In Ukraine – March 6, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Pro-Trump legal group challenges Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Air Force

A pro-Trump legal group is suing the Biden administration on behalf of three dozen members of the Air Force, arguing that COVID-19 vaccine mandates for service members are discriminatory — especially at a time of national security concerns.

At least two detained Americans released from Venezuela as Biden seeks oil deal

At least two Americans imprisoned in Venezuela have reportedly been released in what appears to be a sign that the Biden administration is making headway in negotiating an oil deal to ward off rising gas prices as the United States moves to ban imports of Russian oil.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

25 Republican governors call on Biden to prioritize U.S. oil and gas production – March 8, 2022

US Trade Deficit Hit A Record High In January – March 8, 2022

White House is pressed on potential oil deals with Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Iran – March 8, 2022

Supreme Court rejects GOP efforts to halt congressional maps in two states – March 8, 2022

Federal government paid hundreds of media companies to advertise the COVID-19 vaccines while those same outlets provided positive coverage of the vaccines – March 6, 2022

Cross-country trucker convoy over COVID mandates just outside DC, next move unclear – March 6, 2022

Durham says Clinton lawyer engaged in a ‘political deceit’ when giving Trump dirt to FBI – March 6, 2022

U.S. crude oil tops $130 a barrel, a 13-year high on possible Western ban of Russian oil – March 6, 2022

SCOTUS considers doctors’ appeal against conviction for unlawful prescription opioids – March 3, 2022

Biden asks Congress for $10B in emergency aid for Ukraine – March 3, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Christian ministry mobilized to supply 1 million meals to Ukrainians

Responding to Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, US-based Christian ministry CityServe has mobilized to supply one million hot meals to Ukrainians who are still in their country and to refugees who have fled to neighboring nations including Poland and Romania.

China: Evangelist arrested for preaching Gospel to ethnic minority group

A street evangelist in China has been arrested for sharing the Gospel with the De’ang people, a predominantly Buddhist and animist ethnic minority group living in Yunnan province, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Hundreds of Russian evangelicals call for end to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, “God can stop war”

In what has been described as an extraordinarily courageous step, hundreds of evangelical Christians in Russia have signed an open petition calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop his invasion of Ukraine, Christianity Today (CT) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India: Pastor attacked as Hindu persecution of Christians continues – March 8, 2022

Poland: Baptist church hosts hundreds of Ukraine refugees, “we have to help” – March 8, 2022

Indonesia: Christian faces 10 years’ imprisonment for video criticizing Islam – March 8, 2022

Nigeria: Three more Christians murdered in Chibok – March 8, 2022

Black Christian Refugees From Ukraine Abused, Discriminated – March 7, 2022

China: Evangelist detained for trying share Gospel with Xi Jinping – March 7, 2022

Sudan: Church leaders arrested following Muslim complaints – March 7, 2022

Egypt: Coptic Christians charged with terrorism – March 7, 2022

Ukraine Christians, Jews Pray Psalm 31 As Battles Rage – March 6, 2022

US: Most Protestant churches are open but attendance has stalled – March 3, 2022

News from this Week 2/24/22

Posted on February 24, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

EU Leaders Agree On New Sanctions At Emergency Summit
European Union leaders have agreed to impose sanctions against Russia that they say will have “massive and severe consequences” in response to President Vladimir Putin’s “barbaric” invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Forces Capture Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Says Ukrainian PM
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the exclusion zone around it has been captured by Russian forces, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on February 24.

Iran says progress made to reach new Iranian nuclear agreement
Iran announced Wednesday that there has been progress in the multinational talks on renewing the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA) Iran nuclear deal, and that negotiations had reached a “critical” stage, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. This sentiment has been echoed by the US, France and Germany, which are key parties to the talks.

Latest World News Headlines

‘Russia Launches Full-Scale Invasion Into Ukraine’ – February 24, 2022

World Economic Forum With Global Digital ID Plan (Video) – February 23, 2022

Ukraine’s Emotional President Says Europe War Nears – February 23, 2022

Ukraine Declares State Of Emergency; Citizens Should Leave Russia – February 23, 2022

Colombia decriminalizes abortion – February 23, 2022

Christians: ‘US Seizure Of Afghan Funds Wrong’ – February 23, 2022

Hostage Crisis At Amsterdam Apple Store Ends – February 23, 2022

China warns US against including Taiwan in its Indo-Pacific plan – February 22, 2022

Ottawa mayor wants to sell confiscated Freedom Convoy trucks – February 22, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Syria claims: Israel conducted air strike in Damascus area, three soldiers killed
Syrian media reported on Wednesday night that the country’s air defense systems had been activated following an Israeli air strike in the Damascus area.

Dozens of Jewish immigrants arrive in Israel from Ukraine

Almost 100 Jewish Ukrainian new immigrants arrived in Israel on Sunday, as Russia stood poised to invade Ukraine in what would be a catastrophic war, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Although the new arrivals had been scheduled to immigrate prior to the current Russian threat to Ukraine, the Israeli government stated on Sunday that Ukrainian Jews will always have a home in Israel.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Ukrainian Jews Immigrate to Israel against the Backdrop of Precarious Situation at Home – February 22, 2022

Israel said to fire missiles at Syrian targets across Golan Heights frontier – February 22, 2022

Israel said worried US sanctions on Russia could affect Syria operations – February 21, 2022

Israel successfully tests naval air defense system – February 21, 2022

Israel appoints first-ever Muslim Supreme Court justice – February 21, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Rep. Diana Harshbarger’s bill would strip government of immunity from COVID vaccine lawsuits A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced a bill that would let workers sue the government in federal court over vaccine mandates if the shots had hurt them.

National Guard will assist D.C. police during trucker convoy protest Hundreds of National Guard troops are deploying to Washington, D.C., ahead of an expected convoy of truckers protesting pandemic restrictions.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Supreme Court rejects Maine health care workers’ challenge to COVID shot mandate – February 24, 2022

Florida House Passes Bill To Limit LGBTQ Discussions In Schools – February 24, 2022

FBI says 57 bombs threats have been made this year against HBCUs, religious institutions – February 23, 2022

Pentagon approves deployment of 700 National Guard troops to D.C. ahead of trucker convoys – February 23, 2022

SCOTUS to hear case on religious freedom, LGBTQ rights – February 23, 2022

US Supreme Court Takes Up Clash Between Religion and LGBT Rights – February 22, 2022

Democrats By Wide Margin Support Trudeau’s Move Against Truckers – February 22, 2022

U.S. Fed governor opens door to half-point rate hike in March – February 21, 2022

Pluto Return Marking Rise And Fall of US? – February 21, 2022

LGBT Identification in U.S. Ticks Up to 7.1% – February 21, 2022

Breaking Christian News

US religious freedom chair demands Finland to stop Christian prosecution
The United States’ commission in defense of religious freedoms has condemned Finnish efforts to prosecute Christians for intolerant speech against homosexuality.

‘Christians Suffering In East Ukraine As Russian Forces Move In’ With Russian forces entering eastern Ukraine, there is mounting concern about the plight of devoted Christians worshipping outside the Moscow-backed Orthodox Church.

Myanmar: Burmese army continues to attack churches
The Burmese army is continuing to target and destroy churches in predominantly Christian areas of Myanmar, amid an increasingly volatile and violent situation in the conflict-wracked country, UCA News reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Christian schoolgirl still in Boko Haram captivity after 4 years – February 22, 2022

Christian nurse fired for refusal to send women for abortion awarded $374,000 in legal fees – February 22, 2022

Uganda: Muslim family members violently assault new Christian – February 22, 2022

Southern Baptist Convention reports large increase in new believers despite COVID-19 – February 22, 2022

China: Female pastor sentenced to 8 years for refusing to join state-run church – February 21, 2022

India: Hindu extremists destroy churches – February 21, 2022

Cuba: Government gives no information on imprisoned pastor – February 21, 2022

Chinese government is rewriting the Bible to reflect communist values – February 21, 2022

Hungary, Brazil To Support Persecuted Christians – February 17, 2022

Pakistan: Christian man killed by Muslim extremists, “the situation continues to get worse” – February 17, 2022

News from this Week 2/3/22

Posted on February 10, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Ukraine Warns Against Apocalyptic Predictions Of Russian Invasion

Ukraine’s government urged its citizens on Sunday not to believe “apocalyptic predictions” after U.S. officials warned that Russia is nearly ready for an invasion that could claim 85,000 lives.

WHO director suggests ‘plausible endgame’ for pandemic in Europe

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A major World Health Organization official this week said that Europe could be looking at a significant shift in the pandemic crisis as the Omicron surge continues to wane and high levels of vaccinations and natural immunity offer broad protection against the virus.

Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion, U.S. officials say

Russia has in place about 70% of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is sending more battalion tactical groups to the border with its neighbor, two U.S. officials said on Saturday.

Latest World News Headlines

US Troops Arrive in Poland to Reinforce Eastern Europe Allies Amid Russian Military Buildup – February 6, 2022

Iran ‘society set to explode’ while Biden unfreezes $29 billion for regime – February 6, 2022

Trucker protests: Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over ‘serious danger’ as demonstrations spread – February 6, 2022

Biden Administration Waives Sanctions On Iran As Nuclear Deal Deadline Looms – February 6, 2022

Trucker ‘Freedom Convoy’ sparks more controversy after GoFundMe refunds $10 million – February 6, 2022

Britain’s Crown Prince Thanks Queen For 70 Years Reign – February 6, 2022

Morocco Grieves As Boy Trapped In Well Dies – February 6, 2022

China Violently Interrupts Dutch Broadcast – February 6, 2022

Vladimir Putin Sleeps Through Ukraine Conflict – February 4, 2022

Breaking Israel News

In phone call, Bennett and Biden discuss ‘steps to block Iranian nuclear program’

US President Joe Biden extends congratulations to new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett, expresses 'firm intent' to deepen cooperation | World News | Zee News

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden held a rare phone call Sunday evening, discussing the Iranian nuclear threat, the campaign against the Islamic State, the Russian-Ukraine conflict and other security challenges.

Bennett: Pending Iran deal will ‘damage’ Israel’s ability to deal with nukes

Israel's New PM Bennett Wants A Restart With Biden Meeting : NPR

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned on Sunday that the deal being negotiated with Iran in Vienna could “damage” Israel’s ability to deal with the country’s nuclear program.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Gantz’s Bahrain visit signals to Iran the alliance against it is growing and public – February 3, 2022

Israeli study offers strongest proof yet of vitamin D’s power to fight COVID – February 3, 2022

Israel upholds use of surveillance technology on protesters – February 2, 2022

Israel Air Force drilled ‘massive attack on Iran’ in presence of US officer – report – February 2, 2022

Laser-based defense array to be deployed within year, Bennett says, speeding rollout – February 2, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

COVID cases continue sharp decline in nearly every state

SARS-CoV-2 cases are continuing a steep downward trend in nearly every state in the U.S., tracking with late predictions from numerous experts that the Omicron surge appears to have largely peaked.

Biden’s ‘Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force’ criticized by pro-life groups
Pro-life advocates are criticizing the Biden administration’s move to establish a “reproductive healthcare access task force” after 2021 was record year for pro-life legislation at the state level.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

55 federal agencies tracking religious objection requests amid concern from conservatives – February 6, 2022

CDC: 80.2% of Americans 5 and Older Have Had at Least One COVID-19 Shot – February 6, 2022

Mass Shooting Near Virginia Tech University; 1 Killed, Several Injured – February 6, 2022

Nearly 250,000 in U.S. Without Power as Winter Storm Batters States – February 3, 2022

House GOP task force takes on FBI surveillance abuses, intrusions on Americans’ freedoms – February 3, 2022

New York governor approves congressional map that could flip three seats to Democrats – February 3, 2022

Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) receive bomb threats – February 3, 2022

U.S. Army plans to discharge soldiers who refuse COVID vaccine – February 2, 2022

Winter Storm Landon Spreading a 2,000 Mile-Long Mess of Heavy Snow, Ice From Texas to the Midwest and Northeast – February 2, 2022

Florida: Jews blamed for pandemic in flyers sent to homes, Nazi demonstrators stage anti-Semitic protest – February 2, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Uganda: Evangelist beaten and left to die by Islamic extremists

Ugandan evangelist Charles Kamya was beaten unconscious and left for dead in Kampala, Uganda last week by Islamic extremists enraged at his preaching the Gospel, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Although Muslims are a small minority in Uganda, Christians have come under increasing attack by Islamic extremists there.

India: Christians pray and fast for unity as persecution intensifies

As persecution against Christians in India intensifies, many Indian believers spent Sunday 30 January, the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination in 1948, in prayer and fasting for peace and unity in their country, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Cuba: Head of Protestant denomination placed under house arrest

Cuba’s communist government has placed the President of the Christian Reformed Church of Cuba under house arrest on apparently trumped-up charges of receiving illegal goods, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.