Breaking News this Week 3/29/23

Posted on March 29, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

IAEA head: Increased combat around Ukrainian nuclear plant

Fighting has intensified near a nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is Europe’s largest, further increasing the possibility of a war-related nuclear accident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday.

Hungary’s Parliament Votes For Finland In NATO, Delays Sweden (Worthy News Radio)

Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved the inclusion of Finland into NATO on Monday, but delayed a vote on Sweden’s membership application.

‘U.S. Dollar Losing Status As World’s Reserve Currency’ Experts Warn (Worthy News In-Depth)

Leading experts warn that the U.S. dollar will soon lose its status as the “world’s reserve currency” after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would start using China’s currency for international payments.

Latest World News Headlines

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Man Released From Jail – March 27, 2023

Hungary Votes For Finland’s NATO Membership, But Sweden Not Welcome – March 27, 2023

Ukraine Condemns Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus (Worthy News Radio) – March 26, 2023

Russia to Station Nuclear Weapons In Belarus – March 26, 2023

Hungary Won’t Extradite Russia’s Putin To ICC Court – March 26, 2023

US carries out airstrikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after attack on base – March 26, 2023

‘Montenegro Detains Thief In $40 Billion Crypto Scandal’ (Worthy News-Focus) – March 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Coalition, opposition hold first talks on judicial overhaul with President Herzog

Representatives from coalition and opposition parties gathered at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening to begin negotiations over the government’s contentious judicial overhaul plans, in the first face-to-face talks between the sides after three turbulent months of a legislative blitz and nationwide mass protests.

Yesh Atid delegation says it urged Herzog to push for creation of Israeli constitution

Following the first round of talks with President Isaac Herzog to reach a compromise on judicial reform, the Yesh Atid delegation says they pushed for a significant reform — including a constitution.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel’s Netanyahu Urges Nation To Avoid Civil War (Video) – March 27, 2023

Israeli scientists develop medical micro robot that can capture damaged cells – March 27, 2023

Israel’s PM Delays Overhaul Judicial Reforms – March 27, 2023

Israel’s PM Urges Calm As Strikes Paralyze Nation (Videos) – March 27, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US House passes bipartisan law to crack down on Chinese organ harvesting industry

On Monday, the US House of Representatives passed overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation to crack down on China’s organ harvesting industry.

Spate of massive rain storms devastate California farming sector

A spate of massive, deadly rain storms has not only killed 28 people but has also devastated the farming sector in California, leading to well over a $1 billion in financial losses for farmers as thousands of acres of cropland are destroyed by flooding, Bloomberg reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Christian ministries rush to help after massive storms tear into Mississippi – March 28, 2023

Nearly $100 billion in deposits pulled from banks; officials call system ‘sound and resilient’ – March 27, 2023

Confronted by FBI abuses, Congress ready to add civil liberty protections to key surveillance law – March 27, 2023

Nashville school shooter was transgender, had ‘manifesto,’ police say – March 27, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank To Be Sold To First Citizens After Bank Run – March 27, 2023

US Chocolate Factory Blast Kills Several In Pennsylvania – March 26, 2023

Dozens Killed In Deadliest Mississippi Tornado – March 26, 2023

Breaking Christian News

India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace”

Many Christians in India face intense persecution from both their neighbors and communities and from government officials; ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime

A historically significant former Assemblies of God church building in Iran has been put up for sale by the country’s authoritarian Islamic government after first being forcefully closed to its congregation, Article 18 reports.

Six People, Including Children, Killed At US Christian School

U.S. President Joe Biden was briefed about a massive shooting at a Christian primary school that killed six people, including three children, the White House said.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Abducted Missionary Freed After Nearly 7 Years; Christians Urge Prayers – March 27, 2023

Evangelical Nigeria Pastor Killed, Wife Kidnapped – March 26, 2023

US ministry is sharing the Gospel with Iranians fleeing to Armenia – March 22, 2023

US: Revival breaking out at Historically Black Universities – March 22, 2023

Indonesia: Christians continually face opposition in building churches – March 21, 2023

California ministry calls for 10,000 Christian volunteers in massive Gospel outreach – March 21, 2023

Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in Kaduna state – March 20, 2023

Breaking World News from this Week- 3/1/23

Posted on March 1, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

‘Ukraine To Join NATO In Long-Term”; Clashes Intensify

The secretary general of NATO effectively warned Moscow on Monday that Ukraine would become a military alliance member in the “long term” as frontline clashes intensified and Kyiv’s military hit targets deep inside Russia.

US Treasury Secretary Yellen In Ukraine After Deadly Drone Strike

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s invasion, hours after deadly drone strikes in Ukraine and a counterattack against a Russian warplane.

Trains Collide In Greece; Dozens Killed

Authorities say at least 32 people have been killed and 85 injured in northern Greece after two trains collided.

Latest World News Headlines

UN atomic agency confirms Iran has enriched uranium close to weapons grade – March 1, 2023

Ukraine Open For Chinese Peace Plan, But Confusion Remains (Worthy News Radio) – February 27, 2023

Nigeria Presidential Elections Clouded By Chaos – February 27, 2023

Britain and EU agree deal on Northern Ireland – February 27, 2023

Hungary Reluctant To Expand NATO – February 27, 2023

US Intel. ‘Coronavirus Leaked From Wuhan Lab’ (Worthy News Analysis) – February 27, 2023

Chinese COVID Lab Leak Debate Resurges After New Report Drops – February 26, 2023

Breaking Israel News

American Citizen Killed in Jericho Area Terror Attack as Judea, Samaria Violence Expands

Palestinian terrorists killed an Israeli-American citizen in another deadly attack Monday on a main highway near the city of Jericho. The killing came on the same day that the family of two murdered brothers from a Jewish community in Samaria buried their sons at Jerusalem’s Mt. Herzl Cemetery.

Protesters launch nationwide ‘day of disruption’ against justice overhaul

The protest movement against the government’s justice overhaul plan was set to escalate its tactics on Wednesday in a “national day of disruption.”

Latest Israel News Headlines

Papua New Guinea will open embassy in Jerusalem – February 27, 2023

UN Security Council to hold 3rd emergency meet on West Bank violence since new gov’t – February 27, 2023

Israel’s coalition set to pass Override Law in Knesset this week – February 26, 2023

In escalation, 21 arrested at 100,000-strong Tel Aviv anti-judicial reform rally – February 26, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Number of Americans identifying as LGBT has doubled in last decade, poll shows

A new Gallup poll shows that the percentage of Americans identifying as LGBT has doubled in the last 10 years, the Christian Post reports. Released on Wednesday last week, the poll was based on responses from 10,700 American adults in 2022.

Pro-life activists ‘unlawfully arrested’ for protesting fetal organ harvesting outside San Francisco hospital By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter

Pro-life activists say they were unlawfully arrested for handing out flyers outside a San Francisco hospital they believe is using aborted babies’ remains in fetal tissue research.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

White House orders TikTok off government devices within 30 days – February 27, 2023

Two Days After Buttigieg Visit, Biden Admin Halts Removal of Toxic Waste From East Palestine – February 27, 2023

California faces more blizzards, floods in multistate storm – February 26, 2023

Neo-Nazi Groups Organizing Antisemitic ‘National Day of Hate,’ Police Warn – February 24, 2023

US housing market has lost $2.3 trillion in value from its peak as home prices tumble – February 24, 2023

House GOP announces bills to guard against government censorship – February 23, 2023

U.S. government got $400 million in vaccine royalties from Moderna, company says – February 23, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Ancient Biblical city of Antioch was devastated in Turkey earthquake

The ancient Turkish city of Antioch, where the Bible says followers of Jesus were first called Christians, has been devastated by the catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 and killed 42,000 people, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Uganda: Forty Christian children rescued after abduction by Islamist, “we thank God”

Forty Christian children in Uganda have been rescued after being kidnapped by Islamists who may have planned to sell them to a militant group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The children’s abduction is one of many documented examples of the intense persecution of Christians in Uganda.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US Christian University Ending 24/7 ‘Revival Worship’ On Campus As ‘Fire’ Spreads (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 23, 2023

Mozambique: Christians increasingly vulnerable to Islamic State terror – February 23, 2023

Iran: Two Christians pardoned and released from prison – February 23, 2023

Nigeria Christians Face Cash Crisis Ahead Of Elections (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 23, 2023

Top News from this Week- 1/11/22

Posted on January 11, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Sweden Says it Can’t Meet All of Turkey’s Demands; NATO Entry Now Up to Ankara

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Turkey to lift its block against Sweden’s accession to the transatlantic alliance, after Stockholm acknowledged it cannot meet Ankara’s demands.

U.S. Navy seizes over 2,100 Iranian assault rifles in Gulf of Oman bound for Yemen

The U.S. Navy said Tuesday that it seized over 2,100 assault rifles from a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman that it believes came from Iran and were meant for the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Latest World News Headlines

Peru: At least 17 dead amid protests calling for President Boularte to resign – January 11, 2023

Iran sentences 3 more protestors to death for “waging war against God” – January 11, 2023

Brazil’s Ex-President Condemns Brasilia Attack – January 11, 2023

Australia hit by ‘one-in-100-year’ floods as hundreds airlifted to safety – January 9, 2023

U.S. says return to 2015 Iran nuclear deal not at the top of the agenda – January 9, 2023

US approves over $3 billion in new military aid package for Ukraine – January 9, 2023

Brazil Police Regaining Control Over Protests – January 9, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu: In a democracy there will be no call to civil riots

In a democratic country, the leaders of the opposition are not arrested, just as the government ministers are not called Nazis, the Jewish government isn’t called the Third Reich and the citizens are not called to start a civil rebellion,” PM Benjamin Netanyahu told President Herzog in a call on Tuesday, Maariv reported.

Israeli officials meet Abraham Accords counterparts in Abu Dhabi ahead of Negev Forum summit

Senior Israeli officials and their counterparts from Abraham Accords countries attended a two-day meeting in Abu Dhabi this week to prepare for the upcoming Negev Forum summit in Morocco later this year, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. High-level delegations from Egypt and America, including US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, also participated in the meeting.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Rebukes U.N., Palestinian Authority for Emergency Session on Temple Mount – January 9, 2023

Israel Removing Palestinian Flags – January 9, 2023

US, Israeli Air Forces Practice Joint Flights, Target Strikes in Latest Exercise – January 8, 2023

Israeli Jews Support Christians after Church-Run Cemetery Desecrated – January 8, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Pentagon ditches COVID vaccine mandate for troops

The Pentagon is formally dropping a controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops, according to a memo from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

House Oversight Republicans Reveal Six Things ‘We Will Investigate’

Accompanied by the ominous sound of a bell tolling, a video by House Oversight Republicans lists six scandals the new House Republican majority will investigate in order to “get answers the American people deserve.”

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Misplaced Classified Documents In President Biden’s Former Office On Iran, Ukraine, UK – January 11, 2023

Atheists refute claims abortion bans violate religious freedom – January 9, 2023

U.S. House to vote on rules that will constrain McCarthy’s power – January 9, 2023

House to Vote on Bill Aimed at Slashing $72 Billion From IRS – January 9, 2023

Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Begins Own Investigation to Find Terrorists Who Firebombed Facility Last Summer – January 9, 2023

House Speaker fight foreshadows larger debt ceiling battle on the horizon for GOP – January 8, 2023

Idaho Supreme Court upholds state’s near-total abortion ban – January 8, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Iran: Pastor re-arrested and imprisoned, no reason given

A pastor in Iran who is serving a six-year prison sentence on account of his religious activity was suddenly re-arrested on December 26 while on officially approved leave from his jail, Article 18 reports.

Uganda: Pastor in critical condition after poisoning by Muslim extremists

A pastor in western Uganda is still fighting for his life in hospital, weeks after he and a couple he had recently led to Christ were poisoned by local Islamic extremists, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Violent attacks by radicalized Islamists against Christians in Uganda are being increasingly reported, although Muslims are a minority group in the country, and Christianity is legal.

Post-pandemic attendance at worship services has significantly declined, report shows

A new report shows that, while religious identity among US adults has remained “mostly stable” since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Americans who regularly attend worship services has declined significantly, the Washington Times reports. The report was published by the American Enterprise Institute on Thursday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Iran Detains Christian Converts, Prayers Urged – January 5, 2023

NY Christian ministry shelters over 150 people during historic blizzard – January 4, 2023

Pakistan Christians Help Family Of Raped, Killed Widow – January 3, 2023

Dozens Of Christians Kidnapped In Nigeria After Mass Killings – January 2, 2023

Uganda: Evangelist almost completely blind after acid attack by Islamic extremists – January 2, 2023

Pakistan Christian Girl Awaits Justice After Abuse – January 2, 2023

Afghanistan Christians Fear Imminent Death – January 1, 2023

News from this Week 11/16/22

Posted on November 16, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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.

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 10/20/22

Posted on October 20, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after less than 2 months in office

Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after less than two months in office amid pressure following a reversal of economic policies that led to economic instability.

Britain Says Russian Warplane Fired Missile Close To U.K. Spy Aircraft Over Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet last month released a missile near an unarmed British spy plane in international airspace over the Black Sea, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told Parliament on October 20.

Central Bank Digital Currencies Spark Outrage; Dutch Queen Questioned

Dutch Queen Maxima has come under pressure over embracing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which could enable governments to control people’s spending.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia’s Putin declares martial law in 4 annexed Ukrainian regions – October 19, 2022

Hundreds Die In Nigeria’s Worst Flooding In Decade – October 19, 2022

Russian Missiles Destroy Ukraine’s Infrastructure After Crash – October 18, 2022

US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers near Alaska – October 18, 2022

Saudi prince sends threat to the West after Biden warns of consequences for kingdom – October 17, 2022

NATO kicks off nuclear drills amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine war – October 17, 2022

Netherlands In Turmoil Over Cruise Ships For Migrants (Worthy News In-Depth) – October 17, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli military launches week-long drill across northern Israel

The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday it had begun a week-long military drill across northern Israel, as tensions remained high with the Lebanese Hezbollah terror group.

Hamas in first Syria visit in decade as relations thaw

A Hamas delegation arrived in Damascus Wednesday for talks with President Bashar Al-Assad in the first such visit since the Palestinian Islamist group severed ties with Syria a decade ago.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel eyes blockchain tech to issue government bonds – October 19, 2022

Israel’s PM Against Jewish Prayer At Temple Mount, Arabs Welcome – October 19, 2022

Gantz, Netanyahu both reiterate Israel’s unwillingness to sell weapons to Ukraine – October 18, 2022

Russian ex-president: If Israel sends weapons to Ukraine it will destroy Moscow ties – October 17, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Biden announces release of 15 million barrels of emergency reserve oil

President Joe Biden has announced he will release 15 million barrels of oil from America’s emergency Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a move analysts say is intended to show voters in next month’s midterm elections that he is concerned about high gas prices, USA Today reports.

Texas has seized over 336 million ‘lethal doses’ of fentanyl during Operation Lone Star, DPS says

A border security mission launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has resulted in 336 million “lethal doses” of fentanyl being seized since it began earlier this year, enough to kill the entire population of the United States, he said.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

DOJ prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to charge Trump after Mar-a-Lago raid: Report – October 19, 2022

California: 2020 wildfires wiped out all state reductions in greenhouse gas emissions since 2003 – October 19, 2022

Report: The US military is “weak” and risks inability to properly defend America’s interests – October 19, 2022

Biden pledges to prioritize abortion rights codification if Democrats increase House majorities in midterms – October 18, 2022

House GOP preps bills for first 100 days if Republicans capture majority – October 18, 2022

Prosecutor says U.S. voting leak to Chinese workers ‘probably largest data breach in U.S. history’ – October 18, 2022

Supreme Court to hear major elections challenge and LGBT, religious rights dispute in December – October 18, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Iran Christians Freed From Troubled Evin Prison

Iranian authorities have freed two Christian converts from one of Iran’s most notorious prisons after a fire there killed eight inmates and injured dozens of others, well-informed Christians told Worthy News Wednesday.

Iran: Concerns raised for Christian couple jailed in harsh prison for house church activity

There has been increasing concern for the well-being of an Iranian Christian couple who were imprisoned in a notoriously harsh Tehran jail in August following their convictions for leading and belonging to a house church, the Christian Post reports.

Several Killed In Nigeria Church Attack

Suspected Islamic gunmen have attacked a church in north-central Nigeria during a service, killing a woman and her young daughter, as part of an ongoing anti-Christian campaign, authorities say.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Myanmar: Baptist pastor murdered in his home – October 18, 2022

India government stalling on affirmative action for Dalit Christians – October 18, 2022

China: Christian man fined over $20,000 for illegal religious activity – October 17, 2022

Ukrainian church driven underground in Russian-occupied areas – October 17, 2022

Hungary Urges More Support For Persecuted Christians – October 16, 2022

Pastors Reveal Troubled US Economy Is Having Negative Impact on Churches – October 13, 2022

Nigeria: ISWAP murder three more Christians – October 13, 2022

News from this Week-8/3/22

Posted on August 4, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

China’s Military Moves To Taiwan After Pelosi Visit

The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has left Taiwan after a visit that angered China and prompted a military response.

Britain’s Central Bank Announces Biggest Rate Hike In 27 Years; Warns Of Recession

The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates by the most in 27 years on Thursday and warned a prolonged recession is on its way.

US Senate gives overwhelming approval to Finland/Sweden NATO applications

The US Senate on Wednesday voted 95-1 in overwhelming approval of the applications by Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Axios reports. NATO was established in 1949 by 12 countries, including the US, Canada, Italy, and France, to provide collective security against the Soviet Union.

Latest World News Headlines

Explosions In Ukraine As Concerns Mount Over Suffering Civilians – August 4, 2022

Iran has installed three IR-6 centrifuges at enrichment plant – August 4, 2022

U.S. to sell Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia in deal worth $3 billion – August 3, 2022

U.S. State Department Posts ‘Worldwide Caution’ Warning to Travelers Following Death of Bin Laden’s Successor – August 3, 2022

Iran, US, EU envoys heading to Vienna as nuclear talks expected to resume – August 3, 2022

Iceland: Volcano erupts near key Keflavik airport – August 3, 2022

Putin: NATO Expansion, US Oceans Policy Are Top Threats to Russia’s Security – August 2, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel: Archaeologists begin dig where Biblical Joshua is believed to be buried

Israeli archaeologists have begun excavating a site in the West Bank that is believed to be where the Biblical Joshua lived and was buried, the Jerusalem Post reports. Known as Khirbet Tibnah, the excavation site is located in southwest Samaria and is believed to have been inhabited from the Bronze Age until the beginning of the Ottoman rule.

Joint Israeli-Italian F-35 drill signifies key milestone in IAF’s international cooperation

The “Lightning Shield” international exercise involving F-35s from the Israeli and Italian air forces, held in late July in Israel, marked a significant moment in Israel’s military cooperation with partners, an IAF source has said.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Top Islamic Jihad official threatens to attack center of Israel – August 3, 2022

US Army ‘Successfully’ Tests Israel’s Iron Dome in Live Fire Interception – August 2, 2022

Lapid to hold security meeting following arrest of Islamic Jihad leader – August 2, 2022

In apparent warning to Iran, PM says Israel has ‘other capabilities’ – August 1, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Biden Signs Pro-Abortion Executive Order, Defying Church

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a new executive order on Wednesday that he said aims “to protect access to reproductive healthcare” after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion.

Abortion Victory in Kansas Stuns Pro-Lifers, Sparks Fears of Abortion Haven

It was a surprise setback for the pro-life movement in Kansas. Voters in the state rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have allowed the GOP-controlled legislature to tighten restrictions on abortion or ban it outright.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Household debt exceeds $16 trillion in second quarter of 2022 – August 3, 2022

Christian Flag to be Raised at Boston City Hall Wednesday Following Supreme Court First Amendment Ruling – August 3, 2022

Senate votes to let Sweden, Finland join NATO – August 3, 2022

President Biden signs executive order to collect data, cover travel expenses for women seeking abortions – August 3, 2022

Growing Number of California Cities Declare Monkeypox an ‘Emergency’ – August 3, 2022

Company to pay millions to employees over denying religious exemptions to COVID-19 shots – August 2, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Four children among seven Christians murdered

As the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues, four children were among seven Christians murdered by suspected Fulani jihadists in Nigeria’s Plateau state on Sunday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Nigeria ranked number one in the world last year for Christians murdered by Islamic terrorists on account of their faith.

Nigeria: Islamic militants murder pastors and kidnap congregants from Evangelical Church Winning All denomination

Fulani militants and other Muslim extremists have murdered six pastors and kidnapped 27 congregants from Nigeria’s Evangelical Church Winning All this year alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Florida Christian school sues Biden administration of same-sex marriage stance

A Christian school in Florida is suing the Biden administration after being told it may lose federal funding for its school lunch program if it continues to publicly insist that marriage is only legitimate between one man and one woman, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US: Catholic school entitled to fire employee who entered same-sex marriage, appeals court rules – August 2, 2022

Christian university sues Washington state to preserve anti-LGBTQ hiring practices – August 2, 2022

China: Jailed Christian pastor awaits sentencing for holding worship service – August 2, 2022

Burkina Faso: Christians increasingly harassed by Islamic extremists – August 2, 2022

Vietnam Christians face severe persecution – August 1, 2022

Syria: Two killed in terrorist attack on church – August 1, 2022

Nepal: Pastor sentenced to a year in jail for alleged forced conversions – August 1, 2022

This news was taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries

News from this Week 7/27/22

Posted on July 27, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Adviser To Hungary’s Premier Quits Over ‘Pure Nazi Speech’

The longtime top adviser of Hungary’s hardline nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has resigned over a “pure Nazi speech” in which he spoke out against becoming a “mixed race.”

IAEA chief: Iran’s nuclear program is galloping ahead, we have very limited visibility

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi warned on Friday that Iran’s nuclear program is “galloping ahead” and his agency has very limited visibility on what is happening.

EU Agrees To Reduce Gas Consumption Despite Hungary’s Objections – July 26, 2022

As NATO Grows, China and Russia Seek to Bring Iran, Saudi Arabia Into Fold – July 26, 2022

Japanese volcano Sakurajima erupts triggering alert level 5 – July 26, 2022

Russia’s Gazprom says it’s cutting gas to Nord Stream to 20% of capacity – July 26, 2022

Wheat Prices Up Sharply After Strike On Odesa, Despite Moscow Denying Impact Of Attack – July 26, 2022

Myanmar’s Military Executes Four Activists – July 26, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli scientists discover method to accurately predict major earthquakes

Israeli scientists have published a study detailing a method by which a major earthquake can be predicted with 80% accuracy 48 hours before it strikes, the Jerusalem Post reports. Devastating, deadly earthquakes have occurred in all parts of the world, including the Far East and Europe, and are not confined to specific regions.

Israel says Russians fired at its jets over Syria in May in ‘one-off’

Israel said on Tuesday that its military jets came under Russian anti-aircraft fire over Syria in May but they missed their target, describing the confrontation as a “one-off incident”.

Latest Israel News Headlines

‘All of Israel’s gas fields are under threat’: Nasrallah in fresh threat over offshore rigs – July 26, 2022

‘No one knows what Putin wants,’ say Israeli officials as rift with Russia deepens – July 26, 2022

Multiple Russian-Jewish organizations sent warnings by Russian gov’t – July 26, 2022

Syria says Israeli airstrikes near Damascus kill 3 soldiers, wound 7 – July 24, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Biden administration plans ID cards for unauthorized immigrants

The Biden administration is hoping to roll out a pilot scheme that would provide unauthorized immigrants with temporary ID cards while they await a decision on their immigration cases, Axios reports. The government will seek Congressional approval for the plan before the midterm elections in November.

22 states sue to stop Biden administration from linking school lunches to gender-identity agenda

Twenty-two Republican attorneys general sued Tuesday to block the Agriculture Department’s newly announced guidance making student-lunch funds contingent on enforcing the Biden administration’s gender-identity agenda.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Democrats introduce bill to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices – July 26, 2022

ICE developing program to give ID cards to illegal immigrants, as border crisis rages – July 26, 2022

Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation – July 26, 2022

Kansans to vote on removing abortion protections from state constitution – July 26, 2022

Judge rules life beginning at conception is a ‘distinctly Christian’ idea, blocks Kentucky abortion ban – July 26, 2022

Protesters Gather Outside Indiana Statehouse While Lawmakers Debate Abortion Ban – July 26, 2022

House Intelligence Committee member warns DNA testing could lead to targeted bioweapons – July 24, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Four Baptist Christians Facing Death Hiding In Sudan

Four members of the Sudanese Baptist Church in western Sudan’s Central Darfur state are in hiding amid concerns they may be executed after the men were released on bail, Worthy News learned Monday.

UK: Christian fired for “hate speech” against gay community files suit against employer

A Christian mayoral candidate in the UK is suing her employer for wrongful dismissal after she was fired for spreading “hate speech” by including her belief in traditional Christian marriage in her election campaign leaflet, CBN News reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Uganda: Pentecostal Christian murdered by Islamic extremists – July 26, 2022

Canada: Pastor wins appeal against conviction for defying COVID-19 orders – July 26, 2022

Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers For Corona Suffering President Biden – July 24, 2022

Iran: Christian converts convicted of house-church membership – July 21, 2022

68 Christians Killed In Nigeria State – July 20, 2022

UK: Charges dismissed against elderly woman arrested for praying outside abortion clinic – July 20, 2022

Over 100 Florida churches file suit against United Methodist Church over LGBTQ stance – July 20, 2022

News from this Week-6/29/22

Posted on June 29, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Germany Jails 101-Year-Old For Holocaust Crimes

Prosecutors accused the 101-year-old pensioner of involvement in the murders of 3,518 prisoners at the Sachsenhausen camp between 1942 and 1945. Most of those killed were Jews, political prisoners, and other minorities persecuted by the German Nazis at the camp.

NATO expansion on course as Turkey OKs bids for Sweden, Finland

Turkey on Tuesday dropped its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, seemingly clearing the way for the two nations to enter the trans-Atlantic alliance and delivering a major boost to Western solidarity amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine’s President Urges G7 To Help Him End War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the Group of Seven (G7) strongest economies to help him end the war against Russia by the end of the year. Zelensky spoke as Russia fired missiles at the capital Kyiv and other cities, killing and injuring many.

Latest World News Headlines

U.S. strike kills terror leader in Syria– June 27, 2022

NATO to dramatically increase forces on high alert to over 300,000 from 40,000 amid Russia threat – June 27, 2022

Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918 following sanctions – June 27, 2022

‘Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukraine Shopping Mall With 1,000 Inside’ – June 27, 2022

Russia Hit Ukraine’s Capital, Cities As G7 Gathers – June 27, 2022

Syrian, Russian paratroopers carry out drill in second joint exercise this month – June 26, 2022

U.K. Conservatives lose 2 elections in blow to Boris Johnson – June 26, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel, Arab States Seek Peace Expansion

Representatives from Israel, the United States, and Arab allies have discussed “expanding the circle of lasting peace” in the Middle East, officials confirmed.

Israel first in the world to pump desalinated water into natural lake

Israel is about to become the first country ever to pump desalinated water into a freshwater natural lake – the Sea of Galilee – to supply water for drinking and irrigation, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

World Bank Study: Israel’s advanced communication technology improves job opportunities and economy – June 28, 2022

US says progress made toward elusive Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal – June 27, 2022

Gantz: Israel is building a Middle East air defense alliance against Iran – June 27, 2022

WSJ: Israel, Arab nations held secret US talks on Iran – June 26, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Abortions can resume in Texas after judge blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban

Abortions can resume in Texas after a judge on Tuesday blocked officials from enforcing a nearly century-old ban the state’s Republican attorney general said was back in effect after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure nationwide.

50 Dead Migrants Found In Truck In Texas; 3 Detained

The death toll from one of the most fatal human smuggling incidents along the U.S.-Mexico border rose to 50, authorities said Tuesday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

U.S. appeals court vacates federal vaccine mandate pending additional hearing – June 28, 2022

Reversal of Roe triggers spike in request for abortion pills – June 28, 2022

Judge says New York city can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections – June 27, 2022

Blue Exodus: More Than a Million Democrats Switch to Republican Party – June 27, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Religious Rights, Vindicates Football Coach Who Was Fired for Praying – June 27, 2022

With tear gas, police disperse abortion protest at Arizona’s State Capitol – June 26, 2022

Downtown LA protests over SCOTUS abortion ruling enter 3rd day – June 26, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Egypt: Christian faces 5 years imprisonment for private social media content that allegedly insults Islam

A Christian man in Egypt is facing five years in prison after being convicted of having posted social media content considered to promote contempt for Islam, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Pakistan: Christian man in prison for 4 years awaiting trial for blasphemy

A Christian man in Pakistan has been in prison for over four years after an Islamic extremist group accused him of insulting Muhammad in a Facebook post, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

DRC: Jihadists murder 10 Christians; “We only live by God’s mercy” – June 27, 2022

Gunmen Kill 2nd Abducted Priest in Nigeria – June 27, 2022

Nigeria Gunmen Kill Prominent Priest – June 26, 2022

Christian massacres in Nigeria a top topic at global religious freedom summit – June 23, 2022

Ancient Christian relics found under historic church in Iraq – June 22, 2022

Sudan: Christian leaders arrested for singing worship songs – June 21, 2022

India: Hindu nationalist police severely beat up pastor – June 21, 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.