News from this week: 4/19/2023

Breaking World News

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

EU Lawmakers Vote To Punish ‘Global Warming’

The European Parliament has approved reforms to the European Union’s carbon market, which are expected to hike the cost of polluting in Europe.

US Reporter Remains Detained Rules Moscow Court

A Moscow court ruled Monday that the Wall Street Journal paper reporter Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist held in Russia since the end of the Cold War, must remain in pre-trial detention.

Sudan Army, Rival Forces Agree On 24-Hour Truce

The Sudanese army and rival forces battling since the weekend agreed Tuesday to a temporary, 24-hour cease-fire, Arab media report after an American diplomatic convoy was attacked.

Latest World News Headlines

Nicaragua Expels ‘Mother Theresa’ Nuns – April 18, 2023

East Europe Nations Ban Ukraine Grain Imports – April 18, 2023

Iranian regime executed nearly 600 people last year, report shows – April 18, 2023

Russian Opposition Activist Jailed For 25 Years – April 18, 2023

US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations – April 18, 2023

China Forces on ‘High Alert’ After U.S. Warship Transits Taiwan Strait – April 18, 2023

Mexico Gunmen Storm Water Park, 7 Killed – April 17, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Iran threatens to destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa, as Israel marks Holocaust memorial day

Iran’s president threatened on Tuesday to flatten Tel Aviv and Haifa, as Israel marked Holocaust Remembrance Day, and a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the Islamic Republic the modern-day equivalent of Nazi Germany.

Sirens Wail In Israel To Remember Holocaust Victims Amid Tensions

Sirens wailed in Israel at 10:00 a.m. local time Tuesday to remember at least six million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah in Hebrew.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Calls For Unity At Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day – April 18, 2023

Crown Prince of Iran making ‘brave,’ first-of-its-kind visit to Israel – April 18, 2023

Israel: Polls show far-right governing coalition would lose to centrist National Unity alliance in a new election – April 17, 2023

Pentagon leak suggests Israel preapring for Iran attack despite ‘declining military capability’ – April 16, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Oregon: Christian woman sues state after being told she cannot adopt children unless she “supports” their future hypothetical transgenderism

A Christian woman has filed suit against the state of Oregon for denying her application to adopt siblings from foster care because she would not agree to “respect, accept, and support … the sexual orientation, gender identity, [and] gender expression” of any child placed with her. The suit was filed earlier this month on behalf of Jessica Bates, a widowed mother of five, by the conservative legal firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).

Fox News Settles Case For 787.5 Million With Dominion Voting Systems

The conservative-leaning Fox News Channel and Dominion Voting Systems have reached a $787.5 million out-court settlement agreement, both parties confirmed.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US Could Hit Debt Ceiling in June, Banks Warn – April 19, 2023

Senate GOP report: COVID leaked from Wuhan lab where US funded gain-of-function research – April 18, 2023

Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Abortion Pill This Week – April 18, 2023

Abortion Pill Access May Continue Even If FDA Loses In Court – April 18, 2023

Feds charge 40 Chinese police officials for repression efforts against U.S. residents – April 18, 2023

Two Arrested for Operating Secret Chinese Police Station in New York – April 18, 2023

Online Control Bill Threatens US Democracy, Critics Warn (Worthy News In-Depth) – April 16, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria report: 5,068 Christians murdered by Islamic jihadists last year, 52,250 Christians murdered since 2009

A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) attests that 5,068 Christians in Nigeria were murdered by Islamic jihadists on account of their faith last year and that 1,041 were murdered in the first 100 days of 2023. Intersociety is “globally known and respected for strongly advocating for the end of religious radicalism through the propagation of radical Islamism and fanatical Christianity in Nigeria.”

Nigeria: Radicalized Fulani herdsmen murder 33 Christians in Kaduna state

In what has been described as “mindless bloodletting,” radicalized Fulani herdsmen murdered 33 Christians in an attack Saturday night through the early hours of Sunday (April 15-16) in Kaduna state, Nigeria, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. 

Uganda: Jihadists set off fuel bomb on Pentecostal church premises

Claiming that this was the way to serve Allah during the month of Ramadan, Islamic jihadists in western Uganda set off a fuel bomb on the premises of a Pentecostal church during a Good Friday service on April 7, Morning Star News (MSN) reported on April 17. Christianity is legal in Uganda, although believers have come under increasing violent attack from radicalized Muslims.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Myanmar: Former head of Kachin Baptist Convention sentenced to six years imprisonment, “outrageous travesty of justice” – April 17, 2023

Iran: Christian couple granted a retrial following prison sentence for house church membership – April 17, 2023

New study reveals hidden portion of the Gospel of Matthew – April 13, 2023

India Supreme Court to hear case by Catholic Archbishop requesting disclosure of records of religious rights abuses – April 13, 2023

Burkina Faso: 44 killed in terror attacks, “believers have been targeted and killed in villages” – April 12, 2023

Indonesia Pledges To Facilitate Church After Outcry – April 12, 2023

Attacks on churches surged in first quarter of 2023, rep

News from this Week 11/16/22

Breaking World News

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

Suspected Russian Missiles Enter NATO State Poland, Killing Two; U.S. Concerned

U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he spoke with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda to express “deep condolences for the loss of life in Eastern Poland,” where two people were killed in an alleged Russian missile strike.

Israeli-led study show dramatic decrease in sperm count worldwide

A new peer-reviewed study by Israeli and US scientists shows that sperm counts worldwide have fallen by 62 percent since 1973, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

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World population reaches 8 billion with continued increase predicted

The United Nations predicted in a recent report that the world population would reach eight billion people on November 15 this year and around 9.7 billion in 2050, the Associated Press reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Iran may use mass executions to quell anti-hijab protests across country, human rights group warns – November 15, 2022

G20 Tensions Over War In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio) – November 15, 2022

Biden Claims “No New Cold War” With China – November 15, 2022

Moscow Denies Russian Foreign Minister Rushed To Hospital – November 15, 2022

Turkey Detains Scores Of People Over Deadly Istanbul Blast – November 15, 2022

Ukraine’s President Visits Recaptured Kherson As US, Russia Talk (Worthy News Radio) – November 14, 2022

CIA chief meets Russian counterpart in Turkey, warns of consequences if Putin uses nukes in Ukraine – November 14, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel Mobilizes Against UN Resolution Calling for Probe of Israel’s ‘Occupation’ in Judea, Samaria

“A prize for terrorist organizations and their campaign against Israel.” That is how outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid characterized a vote last week in the United Nations.

‘400 seconds’ to Tel Aviv: Iranian media publishes Hebrew hypersonic missile threat

Iran’s Sobh-e-Sadegh newspaper published a threat in Hebrew on its front page on Monday, warning that a new Iranian hypersonic missile could reach Israel in 400 seconds.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel abstains from UN vote on Russia-Ukraine reparations – November 14, 2022

Israeli air force attacks Hezbollah and Iranian forces in Syria – November 13, 2022

UN votes 98-17 to take Israel to Int’l Criminal Court, ‘occupation will need to end’ – November 13, 2022

Israeli F-35 jets escort US bombers in show of force to Iran – November 10, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Again Running For President Despite Controversies

Donald J. Trump announced Tuesday night that he was running for president in 2024 to recapture the White House after raising doubts that he lost the 2020 election.

U.S. Senate poised to vote on protection for same-sex marriage

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote Wednesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage rights.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

New York Fed announces test of digital dollar with major banks – November 15, 2022

FBI Director Refuses To Answer Whether Agency Had Sources ‘Dressed As Trump Supporters’ In J6 Riots – November 15, 2022

Nevada Supreme Court rejects petition to stop hand count of county ballots – November 15, 2022

Democrat Overturns Republican Victory in House Seat After Recount – Wins by 1 Vote – November 15, 2022

Georgia judge strikes down six-week abortion ban, declaring it unconstitutional – November 15, 2022

Texas governor declares invasion at border, invokes constitutional powers in historic action – November 15, 2022

Suspect Detained After U.S. University Shooting Kills 3 – November 15, 2022

Breaking Christian News

58 US churches vote to disaffiliate from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ stance

As the US United Methodist Church continues to lose congregations over its acceptance of same-sex marriage and ordination of noncelibate homosexuals, 58 churches in Louisiana officially disaffiliated from the denomination at the weekend, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Algeria has closed 16 evangelical churches in crackdown on proselytization

A major new report shows the government of Algeria has closed down 16 Evangelical churches in the past year as part of a crackdown on proselytization and perceived blasphemy against Sunni Islam, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Laos: Pastor murdered on his way to Christian event

A Christian pastor in Laos was tortured before being murdered last month in an attack police was likely on account of his faith, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: At least 4,000 Christians killed by Islamic extremists in 2022 alone – November 14, 2022

Christians Kidnapped, Killed In Ethiopia As Clashes Escalate (Worthy News In-Depth) – November 10, 2022

Significant number of churchgoers have not returned to in-person services – November 9, 2022

Myanmar: Burmese army bombs Baptist seminary – November 9, 2022

China: Government officials detain Christian house church leaders and members on false charges – November 9, 2022

Jailed Canadian Pastor acquitted of breaching COVID-19 restrictions on church services – November 8, 2022

Indonesia: Two government officials sign Islamist petition to block church building, violation of Indonesian constitution – November 8, 2022

News from this Week- 6/8/22

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

UN Watchdog Condemns Nuclear Traces In Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has condemned Iran after finding nuclear material at three undeclared sites amid concerns the Islamic nation will soon have atomic weapons.

Iran Removes Two IAEA Surveillance Cameras From Nuclear Facility

Iran removed two surveillance cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency from one of its nuclear facilities on Wednesday, state television reported, a move that is likely to raise tensions with the UN nuclear watchdog.

FBI seizes retired general’s data, accuses him of being agent for Qatar

A retired Marine Corps general who once led U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and later publicly backed Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign is facing scrutiny over allegations that he illegally lobbied government officials on behalf of the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar.

Latest World News Headlines

Massive 8.4 Earthquake Hits Russia’s Lake Baikal At Tough Time – June 8, 2022

Developing countries face hunger due to Russian invasion of Ukraine – June 8, 2022

Police Detain Driver After Crashing Car In Berlin Crowd, Killing One – June 8, 2022

American serviceman suspected of deliberately causing blast at US base in Syria – June 8, 2022

Moscow To Annex More Territory In Ukraine – June 8, 2022

Iran Train Derailment Kills Many, Injures Dozens – June 8, 2022

Every cancer patient enters remission after drug trial, study reveals – June 7, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel Rejects US-Brokered Peace Talks With Palestinian Authority

Israel has rejected a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to hold a high-level summit with the Palestinian Authority, officials said Wednesday.

Israel makes dramatic upgrades to military plans to attack Iran

In face of Iran’s continued development of a nuclear capability, the Israeli Air Force has developed a new capability to be able to fly its F-35 stealth fighter jets from Israel to the Islamic Republic without requiring mid-air refueling.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Netanyahu in talks to court MK from PM’s party in bid to end government – June 8, 2022

Israel slams UNHRC: ‘Biased one-sided report tainted with hatred for Israel’ – June 7, 2022

Iran threatens to ‘raze Tel Aviv and Haifa’ amid revenge attack concerns – June 7, 2022

Syria reports Israeli attack on Damascus – June 6, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

New York pro-life pregnancy center allegedly ‘firebombed’ by left-wing group, investigation launched

Authorities in New York launched an arson investigation after a pro-life Christian pregnancy center in Buffalo was allegedly targeted by vandals and lit on fire.

Armed Man Detained Near Conservative Judge Kavanaugh

An armed man who made threats against Brett Kavanaugh was detained early Wednesday near the conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice’s Maryland home, the court confirmed.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Idaho Satanic Temple promotes ‘family friendly’ drag dance party with ‘unbaptisms’ – June 7, 2022

US has thrown away 82 million COVID-19 vaccines, CDC – June 7, 2022

Internal Capitol Police review found sweeping intelligence, security failures on Pelosi’s watch – June 7, 2022

Arizona judge declines Republican request to block mail voting – June 6, 2022

Migrant in potentially the largest caravan ever demands Biden keep asylum promise – June 6, 2022

U.S. bars Cuba, Venezuela from Americas summit; Mexican leader sits out – June 6, 2022

Supreme Court abortion case sparks debate over how ruling may impact IVF, fertility industry – June 6, 2022

Breaking Christian News

State Department report highlights constitutional violations of religious freedom in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has actively persecuted religion, contrary to the provision of religious freedom in Nigeria’s constitution, the US State Department found in its Annual Report on International Religious Freedom (IRF) published on June 2.

US State Department publishes annual report on worldwide religious freedom

The US Department of State has now published its 2021 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom, setting out the status of religious freedom in each country in the world, International Christian Concern (ICC reports). The USIRF report to Congress found that a number of countries with poor records on religious freedom had made significant improvements: these countries include Morocco, Taiwan and Iraq, ICC said. However, the situation is extremely severe and/or deteriorating in numerous other countries, including Pakistan and Yemen.

Pakistan Bails Mentally Challenged Christian After 3 Years In Jail

A mentally challenged Christian man has been released on bail after spending three years in a Pakistani jail on trumped-up charges of blasphemy against Islam, his lawyer told Worthy News late Tuesday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Iran Pastor 10 Years In Jail After Losing Appeal – June 7, 2022

Myanmar: Military junta continues systematic destruction of Christian homes – June 7, 2022

SBC sex abuse survivors release statement proposing immediate reforms – June 7, 2022

India States Detain Pastors Over ‘Forced Conversions,’ Death – June 7, 2022

50 Killed In Nigeria Church Attack – June 6, 2022

India: Christians suffer arrest and imprisonment in Uttar Pradesh, ”Our lives are in danger” – June 6, 2022

Uganda: Youth pastor killed in Islamic terror attack on church – June 6, 2022