North Korea Detains US Soldier
U.S. President Joe Biden faced another foreign policy crisis Tuesday as defense officials confirmed that the person crossing unauthorized into North Korea was an American soldier.
US Deploys Nuke Sub to South Korea
The United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea on Tuesday for the first time in four decades, as the allies warned North Korea that any use of the North’s nuclear weapons in combat would result in the end of its regime.
Russia Attacks Ukraine Ports After Ending Grain Deal (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has warned Ukraine of security risks if it continues shipping grain out of Ukrainian Black Sea ports without Moscow’s approval. The Kremlin made the announcement after pulling out of a grain deal and then ordering overnight air strikes on Ukrainian port cities.
Latest World News Headlines
Russia Ends Grain Deal After Bridge Attack – July 17, 2023
Around 700 million people worldwide are facing hunger, UN reports – July 17, 2023
U.S. sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region – July 17, 2023
Last Grain Ship Leaves Ukraine Worrying Africa – July 17, 2023
EU, Tunisia Sign Migration Deal After Disasters – July 17, 2023
Iran Resumes Enforcing Hijab After Deadly Protests – July 16, 2023
Thousands Attend Budapest Pride Protesting Hungary’s LGBT Law – July 16, 2023
Breaking Israel News
Two Syrian soldiers injured in alleged Israeli strikes near Damascus
Two Syrian soldiers were injured after alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in the Damascus area on Tuesday night, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA.
Laser air defenses coming to Israeli border communities soon
Within approximately 18 months, Israel is expected to deploy the world’s first laser defense systems, on borders that have Iranian-backed terrorist armies on the other side.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Israeli protesters block highways in ‘day of disruption’ against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan – July 18, 2023
Biden invites Netanyahu to Washington during first conversation in 4 months – July 17, 2023
Netanyahu Vows Crackdown on Military No-Shows in Judicial Protest – July 17, 2023
Netanyahu Allies ‘Shocked’ Israel’s High Court will Hear Petition to Disqualify Prime Minister – July 16, 2023
Breaking U.S. News
US officially cuts all funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology
The US government on Monday officially cut off all future federal funding for the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology from which it is suspected the COVID-19 virus originated, citing the lab’s violation of safety protocols and refusal to submit required documents on security, the New York Post reports. The US decision will affect new contracts, grants, and other transactions at the Institute.
House Democrat seeks to eliminate “husband” and “wife” from federal law
A House Democratic lawmaker have proposed legislation to eliminate the terms “husband” and “wife” from federal law in favor of gender neutral terminology.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
Court ruling for web designer may not protect others opposing same-sex weddings – July 18, 2023
House to vote on pro-Israel resolution ahead of President Herzog’s visit – July 17, 2023
Jan. 6 defendant appeals to Supreme Court in case that could upend hundreds of riot charges – July 17, 2023
Iowa judge blocks state’s six-week abortion ban – July 17, 2023
Despite Supreme Court ruling, Biden unveils $39 billion in new student loan debt forgiveness – July 16, 2023
Biotech Lab Working to Create Lab-Grown Human Eggs – July 16, 2023
Fed Set to Raise Rates in July Despite Inflation Slowdown – July 13, 2023
Breaking Christian News
Indonesia Christians: ‘Muslim Crackdown On Congregations’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indonesian Christians said Tuesday that several church congregations have been “disbanded” by angry Muslim protesters and local authorities. “In one of them, my children worship,” a concerned Christian told Worthy News.
Indonesia: North Sumatra Christian worship service again disrupted by Muslims
A Christian congregation in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, had its worship service disrupted by Muslim protestors for the second time in two months on July 2, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Mali: Hundreds of civilians killed by Islamic State fighters, “please pray”
Survivors of Islamic State attacks in Mali have given testimony to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization that indicates hundreds of civilians in the north-west African country were killed by jihadists in the first half of this year alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Mali has been plagued by a staggering rise in Islamic terror attacks since jihadists took over much of its northern section in a coup in 2012.
Latest Christian News Headlines
India: 400 violent attacks on Christians in first half of 2023 – July 18, 2023
Pakistan: Christian man charged with blasphemy is refused bail – July 17, 2023
Uganda: Young man murdered for his faith two weeks after accepting Christ – July 17, 2023
Angry Muslim Crowds Try To Attack Pakistan Christians – July 16, 2023
Afghanistan: Christians face death but the Gospel is going forward – July 13, 2023
Pakistan: Christian man detained on charges of blasphemy for sharing Facebook post with Bible verse – July 13, 2023
There is “no religious freedom in China,” Chinese pastor tells US House Select Committee – July 13, 2023
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