Weekly News Brief; 7/27/23

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

Russia, China Increasing Cooperation With North Korea

Russia and China stepped up their cooperation with nuclear-armed autocratically North Korea on Wednesday as East-West relations rapidly worsened.

Ukraine Steps Up Military Offensive

Ukraine has stepped up its counteroffensive against invading Russian troops, with several sources confirming Ukrainian advances in the south and east of the country.

US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria

American F-35 fighter jets arrived in the Middle East to beef up deterrence against Iran amid a string of ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia, U.S. Inch Toward Direct Conflict in Middle East – July 25, 2023

Russia Raises Conscript Age Ahead of More Mobilizations – July 25, 2023

Europe’s Heatwave Death Toll Rising – July 25, 2023

Kyiv: ‘Russia Strikes Cathedral, Building, Killing 1, Injuring 22’ (Worthy News Radio) – July 24, 2023

Al Qaeda and Islamic State gaining ground in Afghanistan, UN reports – July 24, 2023

As Iran launches air force drill, US beefs up plane fleet in Persian Gulf – July 24, 2023

Center Right Wins Spain Elections – July 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu: ‘All agree that Israel must remain a strong democracy’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for broad agreement on his government’s plans in an address to the nation following the unilateral passing of key judicial reform legislation.

Hamas agrees to join PA for national unity talks after arrested official is released

Hamas agreed to join talks on forming a new unity government with the leaders of other main Palestinian factions after the Palestinian Authority on Sunday released a senior Hamas official who had been arrested on charges of slandering the PA and stirring up sectarian strife, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli researchers succeed in producing “green” hydrogen – July 25, 2023

Israel Passes Controversial Court Law Despite Protests – July 24, 2023

Coalition passes 1st judicial overhaul law, limiting review of government decisions – July 24, 2023

Likud, protest leaders reject labor union’s compromise overhaul bill – July 23, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 22 Years

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting, lifting the target range to 5.25 and 5.50 percent. Rate-setting Committee members voted unanimously for the policy decision.

Mitch McConnell Abruptly Stopping Speech Sparks Health Questions

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s bizarre press conference has sparked fresh speculations about the 81-year-old’s health.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Alliance of Democratic Governors plan expansion to abortion access – July 26, 2023

Federal court blocks Biden rule limiting asylum for migrants, a major blow to administration – July 25, 2023

Justice Department sues Texas over a floating barrier in Rio Grande intended to deter migrant crossings – July 25, 2023

US scientists working on ground-breaking “fountain of youth” treatment – July 25, 2023

Bill introduced in Senate to ban sex-change surgeries, hormone treatments for minors – July 24, 2023

Biden admin allocates $5 billion for new COVID vaccines with little manufacturing guidance – July 24, 2023

Amazon Rolls Out Palm Payments Despite Concern – July 23, 2023

Breaking Christian News

New Language Created by Wycliffe Associates Being Used in Africa’s Public and Private Schools to Teach Deaf Students

Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed a new language for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community, which is now being used in both public and private schools in Africa.

India: Seven Christians brutally attacked by Hindu extremists

Seven Christians in India’s Chhattisgarh state have suffered severe injuries following a brutal attack on them by Hindu nationalists earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Some EU states discriminate against religious minorities at home while promoting religious freedom abroad, report finds

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom  (USCIRF) reported on Monday that a number of European Union nations have been discriminating against their own religious minority communities while advocating religious freedom abroad, the Washington Times reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Fewer than 60% of US young adults believe in God, poll shows – July 25, 2023

Nigeria: Genocidal attacks on Christians continue in Benue state – July 24, 2023

China’s Communist Party has rewritten parts of the Bible to suppress Christianity, US lawmaker reports – July 24, 2023

India Premier Condemns Sexual Assault Of Christian Women (Worthy News-Investigation) – July 23, 2023

Idaho college town to pay $300,000 to Christians arrested for having an outdoor church service – July 23, 2023

Iran: More than 50 Christians rounded up and detained on unknown charges – July 20, 2023

Pakistan Christians Fleeing After Blasphemy Allegations – July 20, 2023

Weekly News Brief; 5/10/23

Breaking World News

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

Russian President Says Nation In War With West

Russian President Vladimir Putin used a Victory Day speech on Tuesday to warn that “a war has been unleashed” against Russia in what seemed an attempt to prepare the nation for a change in the narrative about Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. So far, the Kremlin has described its battle against Ukraine only as no more than a “special military operation” aimed at defending Russian interests but limited in scope.

Cleric Lynched In Pakistan Over Muhammad Remarks

An Islamic cleric has been beaten to death by a Muslim mob in northwestern Pakistan after comparing a political candidate to Islam’s prophet Muhammad, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

China: Changsu city to pay public sector workers entirely in digital yuan

As part of a new phase in promoting China’s currency, the Chinese city of Changsu in Jiangsu province has confirmed it will start paying its public sector employees entirely in digital yuan, Asia Nikkei reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia Launches Huge Drone Attack On Ukraine – May 9, 2023

Dutch Government Apologizes For Groningen Earthquakes (Worthy News Radio) – May 9, 2023

Myanmar: Military junta releases over 2,000 political prisoners but many thousands, including Christians, remain imprisoned – May 9, 2023

US providing Ukraine $1.2B in military aid ahead of expected spring offensive against Russia – May 9, 2023

Russia’s Wagner Group Stays In Bakhmut, As Ukraine ‘Launches Attacks’ (Worthy News Radio) – May 8, 2023

Senior US official in Saudi Arabia to discuss massive rail project with UAE, India – May 8, 2023

Britain’s King Charles III Crowned – May 7, 2023

Breaking Israel News

‘No terrorist is immune’: Netanyahu says Gaza fighting could last days

After a tense day following Israel’s initiated Shield and Arrow to eliminate Islamic Jihad’s high command in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that any escalation on the Palestinians’ part will be “answered with a decisive response.”

Thousands evacuated from Gaza border to Dead Sea hotels

Thousands of Sderot residents were evacuated from the city Tuesday evening, accompanied by members of the Home Front Command as part of Mashav Ruach (Breeze) program, a response to Operation Shield and Arrow launched by the Israel Defense Forces early in the morning. The first phase of the evacuation included hundreds of families leaving on 25 buses. Most of them traveled to hotels in the Dead Sea.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli Defense Systems In Wartorn, Ukraine – May 10, 2023

Israeli Eliminates Senior Gaza Terror Leaders in ‘Operation Shield and Arrow’ – May 9, 2023

Hezbollah builds 27 new bases in Lebanon under cover of fake NGO – May 9, 2023

New polls show Gantz still ahead of Netanyahu and Lapid – May 8, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Biden under pressure as McCarthy, McConnell align on spending reforms tied to debt limit increase

President Biden is under pressure to negotiate with congressional Republicans over the debt limit as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell align on spending reforms in exchange for a debt limit increase.

Jury: ‘Ex-President Trump Sexually Abused Columnist’; Trump Denies Charges

A Manhattan jury comprised of six men and three women concluded Tuesday that former U.S. President Donald J. Trump “sexually abused” a columnist and also held him financially liable for “defaming” her.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Children Among Victims Of Texas Mall Shooting – May 9, 2023

White House says Congress must ‘get to work’ on raising debt ceiling – May 9, 2023

Abbott activates ‘Texas Tactical Border Force,’ 545 more National Guardsmen deployed before Title 42 expires – May 9, 2023

Arizona school district reinstates evangelical student-teachers after Christian university files religious discrimination suit – May 9, 2023

Seven Killed In US As Car Hits Migrants – May 8, 2023

‘Man Who Killed Eight At Mall Identified’ – May 8, 2023

Several Fatalities, Nine Injured In Texas Mall Shooting – May 7, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Two Christian girls abducted by Boko Haram rescued after 9 years in captivity

Two young Christian women in Nigeria have been rescued after being abducted by Boko Haram terrorists over nine years ago, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

India: Six killed and 25 churches burned down in Hindu nationalist violence

At least six people were killed and 25 churches burned down during Hindu nationalist violence in India’s Manipur state this month, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.

India: Dramatic escalation of violence in Manipur, 58 dead, 50 churches burned

Christian leaders in India’s Manipur state have accused the Hindu nationalist government of supporting the violent attacks carried out by ethnic Hindu Meitei rioters, which began last week, and which have now resulted in the destruction of 50 churches and the deaths of 58 people, many of whom were Christians, the Christian Post (CP) reports. 

Latest Christian News Headlines

UK: Court rules against Christian parent who claims primary school indoctrinates small children in LGBT issues – May 9, 2023

‘Raise the Alarm’: How Artificial Intelligence Could Further Terrorize Persecuted Christians Across the Globe – May 8, 2023

Thousands Of Christians Flee Deadly Attacks In India; Churches Torched – May 5, 2023

National Day of Prayer to reach 110 million households: ‘We’re praying for an awakening in America’ – May 5, 2023

Presbyterian Church USA sees ongoing decline in membership, new report shows – May 4, 2023

Christian evangelists at Boston’s SatanCon claim about 100 people converted: ‘We’re in a battle’ – May 4, 2023

US Commission on International Religious Freedom publishes annual report, lists worst violators – May 3, 2023