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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
Weekly News Brief; Week of 5/3/23
Iran seizes second oil tanker in Gulf waters in a week
In the latest of a series of seizures or attacks on commercial vessels since 2019, Iran on Wednesday morning seized control of a second oil tanker in Gulf waters in a week, Reuters reports.
Iran’s President Raisi meets with Syrian President Assad in Damascus
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Monday, marking the first time an Iranian president has visited Syria since the civil war took over the country in 2011, the Associated Press reports. Raisi’s meeting with Assad was part of a two-day visit to boost economic and political cooperation between Iran and Syria.
Teenager Detained As Belgrade School Shooting Kills Nine (Worthy News Radio)
Serbian police say they have detained a 14-year boy who was allegedly involved in killing at least eight students and a security guard at a primary school in Belgrade.
Latest World News Headlines
Hundreds Detained In France After Policeman Was Nearly Killed In Protests – May 2, 2023
Russia Rejects US Casualty Claims As Battle Continues (Worthy News Radio) – May 2, 2023
Mother of Kidnapped US Journalist Doubts Biden’s Assurances – May 2, 2023
BRICS Expands Threatening West’s Dominance – May 2, 2023
Russia Unleashes Missiles Strike in Ukraine Ahead of Counteroffensive (Worthy News Radio) – May 2, 2023
French police clash with violent protesters during mass May Day demonstrations – May 2, 2023
Turkish forces have killed leader of Islamic State, Erdogan says – May 1, 2023
Breaking Israel News
Israel, Gaza Armed Groups Agree to Cease-fire After Recent Flare-Up
Israel and Gaza armed groups agreed to a cease-fire early Wednesday after a day of increased violence, sparked by the death of a prominent Palestinian Islamic Jihad member during a hunger strike in an Israeli prison. According to Al Jazeera and Reuters, Palestinian sources confirmed that the truce went into effect before dawn, mediated by officials from Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations.
IDF hits terrorist targets in Gaza after series of day-long rocket barrages
The Israel Defense Forces struck terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday night following a series of rocket attacks throughout the day, the army said in a statement.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Netanyahu not in contempt of court, High Court rules – May 2, 2023
US Speaker McCarthy addresses Israel’s Knesset – May 2, 2023
Syria says Aleppo airport forced to shut after Israeli airstrike; 1 soldier killed – May 2, 2023
Israeli airstrikes hit targets near Homs, Syrian state media says – April 30, 2023
Breaking U.S. News
As evidence emerges in Hunter Biden probe, investigators see a political protection racket
A letter falsely insinuating a laptop was Russian disinformation. An IRS whistleblower. Suspicious activity bank reports. Suggestions of false testimony to Congress.
Customers Urged To Remain Calm After First Republic Collapse
Worried customers were urged Tuesday to remain confident in the U.S banking system after First Republic became the second-largest bank to fail in American history.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
Kansas passes law defining gender as person’s biological sex at birth – May 2, 2023
Pennsylvania school district must allow After School Satan Club – May 2, 2023
US Dust Storm Kills Six and Injures Dozens – May 2, 2023
Treasury’s Yellen Says US Could Default as Soon as June 1 – May 2, 2023
In 3rd Major Bank Collapse, Regulators Seize First Republic Bank, Sell It to JPMorgan Chase – May 2, 2023
FDIC Recommends Raising Insured Deposit Limit for Businesses – May 2, 2023
U.S. military is tracking another mysterious balloon – May 2, 2023
Breaking Christian News
US Commission on International Religious Freedom publishes annual report, lists worst violators
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Monday published its annual report on the state of religious freedom around the world, listing those nations which it found to be the worst violators of such freedom, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Sudan: Christians killed, churches destroyed in ongoing violent conflict
While it is not yet clear if Christians are being specifically targeted in the violent civil conflict in Sudan, four churches have been destroyed and Christians have reportedly been killed, wounded, turned away from state hospitals, and barred from receiving humanitarian aid being given to Muslims, Baptist Press reported on April 28. The violence broke out on April 15 as the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fought for control of the government.
Uganda: Christian college student murdered for sharing the Gospel
A 24-year-old Christian college student in northern Uganda was murdered last month by a suspected radicalized Muslim because he had been sharing the Gospel on his school campus, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, Christians, especially evangelists, have been increasingly vulnerable to deadly attacks by radicalized Muslims.
Latest Christian News Headlines
Florida court rejects churches’ request to leave UMC with property and no exit fees – May 1, 2023
Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues, “We lost hope in the Nigerian Police” – May 1, 2023
Concerns About Abducted Christians In Nigeria After Killings – April 28, 2023
Nigeria: Christian community devastated by jihadist attacks worships God in burnt-out church on Good Friday – April 27, 2023
18 US Christian colleges forced to shut down since pandemic – April 27, 2023
100 Christian Families Freed From Pakistan Brick Kilns – April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Mass slaughter of Christians continues; 134 murdered by Fulani jihadists in Benue state – April 26, 2023
Breaking News from the Week 4/26/23
Chinese and Ukrainian Leaders Talk Peace, But Bloodshed Continues (Worthy News Radio)
The president of war-torn Ukraine said Wednesday he had held a meaningful dialogue with China’s leader after Beijing unveiled a peace plan to end the armed conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. Yet despite the talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, there were no signs of peace returning to the frontline of an armed conflict in which hundreds of thousands of people are believed to have been killed and injured.
The World Health Organization warned Tuesday of an “extremely, extremely dangerous” situation developing in Sudan where fighting forces have taken over a national public laboratory storing samples of dangerous, contagious diseases, including polio, cholera, and measles, CBS News reports.
Turkey, Iran, Syria, Russia hold ‘constructive talks’ over rebuilding ties
The defense and intelligence envoys of Iran, Russia, Syria, and Turkey held talks in Moscow on Tuesday as part of efforts to rebuild ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of hostility during the Syrian war.
Latest World News Headlines
Indonesia struck by 7.3 earthquake west of Sumatra Island – April 25, 2023
Dutch New Broadcaster Threatened With Closure – April 25, 2023
Analysts warn of global rice shortage due to extreme weather and Ukraine war – April 25, 2023
Britain, EU, US Sanctioning Iran – April 24, 2023
ECB In ‘Final Stage’ To For Digital Euro – April 24, 2023
Hungary Cast Doubts On Ukraine Joining NATO – April 24, 2023
More Bloodshed In Final Battle For Bakhmut (Worthy News Radio) – April 24, 2023
Breaking Israel News
House Passes Resolution Calling to Expand Abraham Accords, Honor 75 Years of US-Israel Ties
The House of Representatives on Tuesday evening passed a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding and the establishment of US-Israel relations by a vote of 401 to 19.
US House passes pro-Israel measure 401-19, but growing number of Dems vote against
The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass a resolution marking Israel’s 75th anniversary, heralding the importance of the US-Israel relationship and urging the expansion of the Abraham Accords.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Egyptian Education Reforms Eliminating Antisemitism from Curriculum, According to New Report – April 26, 2023
Israel’s population on cusp of 10 million as Independence Day nears – April 25, 2023
Israelis remember fallen soldiers, victims of terror on Memorial Day – April 24, 2023
Israel Strikes Hizbullah Site in Southwest Syria, Warns Syria Against Cooperation With Hizbullah, Iran – April 24, 2023
Breaking U.S. News
Final vote on House GOP debt limit bill could take place as early as Wednesday evening
The floor vote on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt limit legislation could come as early as Wednesday, but as of midday, it was still unclear whether the leader of the GOP-controlled House had the votes.
Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
Federal court dismisses challenge to Texas’ anti–BDS law – April 26, 2023
President Biden Launches Re-election Campaign – April 25, 2023
SCOTUS to consider whether government officials can block critics on social media – April 25, 2023
Hosts Carlson and Lemon Fired In Broadcast ‘Bloodbath’ – April 24, 2023
Trump, Republican Hopefuls Woo Evangelicals in Iowa, Vow to Restrict Abortion – April 24, 2023
Mississippi Governor Signs 8 Pro-Life Measures Into Law – April 24, 2023
US Supreme Court allows continued availability of abortion pill pending legal appeals – April 24, 2023
Breaking Christian News
100 Christian Families Freed From Pakistan Brick Kilns
A Christian aid group said Wednesday that it managed to free some 100 Christian families in Pakistan from brick kilns where they were effectively held as enslaved people by Muslim owners.
Nigeria: Mass slaughter of Christians continues; 134 murdered by Fulani jihadists in Benue state
The mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues unabated and with impunity: radicalized Fulani Muslim herdsmen murdered 134 Christians in Benue state in the first week of April, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Eritrea: Police round up and imprison 103 Christian college students
Eritrean police arrested and detained 103 Christian college students at a worship event in the capital city of Asmara last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Latest Christian News Headlines
Global Anglican Conference rejects church leaders who accept homosexuality, calls for “resetting” of Anglican Communion – April 25, 2023
Pakistan Detains Christian Widow For ‘Burning’ Koranic Pages – April 25, 2023
Less than half of born-again Christians now believe Jesus lived a sinless life, study shows – April 24, 2023
Sudan: Church leaders ask for prayer amid escalating violence and fears of return to Islamic extremist law – April 24, 2023
Detransitioner Oli London Credits Jesus, Church With Stopping Trans Surgeries: ‘I Was…Very Lost’ – April 24, 2023
Thousands Mourn TV Preacher Charles Stanley – April 24, 2023
Eritrea Forbids Burial Of Evangelical Church Leader In Anti-Christian Campaign (Worthy News In-Depth) – April 23, 2023
Breaking News from This Week 4/12/23
Breaking World News The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.
Hundreds Of Migrants Await Rescue At SeaHundreds of migrants feeling war, persecution, and poverty were still awaiting to be rescued Wednesday off the coast of southern Italy, more than two days after activists raised the alarm.
Pentagon: ‘Special US, NATO Forces In Ukraine’More details have emerged about Western special forces inside Ukraine after Worthy News initially reported that troops from the NATO military alliance were in the wartorn nation.BRICS Nations Dumping Dollar As New World Currency Nears
The U.S. dollar was rapidly losing its status as the world’s reserve currency Tuesday after five leading emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), agreed to work on a new global currency, Worthy News monitored.
Latest World News Headlines
Hungary Extends Energy Deals With Russia – April 11, 2023Saudi officials travel to Yemen to try and end crushing civil war – April 11, 2023China completes 3 days of military drills simulating blockades around Taiwan – April 11, 2023Worries Over Good Friday Agreement Mar 25th Anniversary (Worthy News Radio) – April 10, 2023US Deploys Nuclear Submarine In Standoff With Iran – April 10, 2023France Challenges US Superpower Status – April 9, 2023China, Taiwan Nearing Military Confrontation – April 9, 2023
Breaking Israel News
Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security ‘On All Fronts’ After Terror Attacks, Rocket Fire
Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged on Monday evening to restore security after a turbulent few days saw violent clashes on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, deadly acts of terrorism, and cross-border rocket fire including the biggest barrage from Lebanon since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of RamadanJewish visitors will be barred from the Temple Mount from Wednesday until the end of Ramadan in ten days’ time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday, after a series of security consultations on the issue amid widespread violence linked to tensions at the holy site.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Israel has the “right to defend itself” against aggression, US government says – April 11, 2023Israeli PM Reinstates Defense Minister Gallant Despite Earlier Dismissal – April 10, 2023Leaked Pentagon Document Suggests Israel May Supply Weapons to Ukraine – April 10, 2023Frail Pope Urges Peace In Israel After Deadly Clashes – April 9, 2023
Breaking U.S. News
Oklahoma school board unanimously rejects application for publicly-funded Catholic charter schoolA school board appointed by Republican officials in Oklahoma has unanimously rejected an application by the Catholic Church to establish the first tax-payer funded religious charter school in the US, Reuters reports.Biden administration officials were involved in Mar-a-Lago raid despite claiming otherwise: report
The Biden administration involved itself in the raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home despite reports that its officials were “stunned” to find out about the news on social media, according to the group America First Legal, which obtained internal government documents related to the raid through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March – April 11, 2023Leak of US classified documents online is “very serious risk to national security” and could lead to loss of life, Pentagon says – April 11, 2023Justice Department asks appeals court to stop ruling that would halt approval of abortion pill – April 10, 2023Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws – April 10, 2023Kentucky Governor Urges Prayers As Several Killed At Bank – April 10, 2023Deficit soars to $1.1 trillion for first half of fiscal 2023 – April 10, 2023House Oversight Republicans subpoena more bank records in Biden family probe – April 9, 2023
Breaking Christian News
Indonesia Pledges To Facilitate Church After Outcry
Indonesia’s government says it will facilitate a place of worship for Protestant Christians in West Java after the forced closure of their church by authorities provoked an international outcry.Attacks on churches surged in first quarter of 2023, report findsAttacks on churches escalated in the first quarter of 2023 consistent with a years-long trend of rising vandalism, arson and shootings, none worse this year than the deadly rampage at the Covenant School in Nashville.
Indonesia: Government authorities continue to shut down churchesAmid an ongoing spate of government-sponsored church closures in Indonesia, the Purwakarta Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) was forced to give up worshiping and building a sanctuary in Cigelam Village because the Purwakarta Regency Government in West Java refused to issue the requisite permit and de facto shut the church down, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Latest Christian News Headlines
Persecuted Chinese congregation arrives in the US seeking asylum – April 10, 2023Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and his two sons among Christians slaughtered in Plateau state – April 6, 2023Faith-based movie about Abraham and Isaac places third at weekend box office – April 6, 2023Nigeria: Christians slaughtered in Benue state attacks – April 4, 2023186 churches file suit against United Methodist Church for not allowing disaffiliation over LGBT issues – April 4, 2023Scotland: Church leaders say proposed conversion therapy ban could criminalize Christians who teach that homosexual behavior is sinful – April 4, 2023Thailand: Asylum-seeking Chinese congregation taken into police custody following expiry of visas – April 4, 2023
News from this Week 4/5/23
Breaking World News
The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.
One Killed, Dozens Injured In Dutch Train Crash
A double-decker train carrying about 50 passengers derailed in the southern Netherlands early Tuesday, killing one person and injuring 30 others, in what officials called “a black day for the Dutch railway.”
Finland Joins NATO, Doubling Alliance Border With Russia
Finland became the 31st member of the Western NATO military alliance Tuesday in a historic move that Russia had tried to prevent.
NATO Condemns Detention US Journalist While Lawyers Appeal (Worthy News Radio)
Lawyers for a U.S. journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges have appealed against the decision to hold him in pre-trial detention. The detention of Evan Gershkovich has raised Western concerns, including from the NATO military alliance.
Latest World News Headlines
Senior ISIS commander killed by American-led drone strike in Syria – April 4, 2023
Officials: US Providing Ukraine $2.6 Billion in Military Aid – April 4, 2023
Former President of Kosovo goes on trial at the International Court of Justice for war crimes – April 4, 2023
Saudi Arabia and Egypt move toward rehabilitating Syrian dictator Assad in “victory for Russia and Iran” – April 4, 2023
Saudi Arabia, Six Other OPEC+ Members Announce Surprise New Oil Production Cuts – April 4, 2023
US seeks to keep Yemen-bound ammunition seized from Iran – April 4, 2023
Japan Not Supporting Price Cap On Russian Oil – April 4, 2023
Breaking Israel News
Israel Has Stepped Up Attacks on Iranian, Hezbollah Targets in Syria
On April 2, 2023, Israel reportedly attacked several targets in Syria’s Homs province associated with the Syrian army and Iran-backed militias. Syrian state media reported that five military personnel were injured in the attack.
After airstrikes, Syria warns Israel not to drag region toward ‘total escalation’
Syria’s foreign ministry on Tuesday warned that Israel risked dragging the region toward “total escalation” after another overnight airstrike near Damascus attributed to the Jewish state.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Israel launches fresh strikes on Damascus area, Syrian state media reports – April 4, 2023
Jordan king says Muslims have ‘duty to deter Israeli escalation’ in Jerusalem – April 4, 2023
Mystery drone downed by IDF in Israeli airspace was sent by Iran – April 4, 2023
Tens of thousands protest against judicial overhaul: ‘Negotiations? We won’t move until the danger passes’ – April 2, 2023
Breaking U.S. News
Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Charges
The grim-faced former U.S. President Donald J. Trump pleaded “not guilty” Tuesday to 34 charges related to an investigation into a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
US Manufacturing Reaches New Low
U.S. manufacturing reached its lowest point since the start of the pandemic, according to a report released just as President Joe Biden embarked on a tour of U.S. factories to tout his promise to boost the industry.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
Trump In New York To Face Arrest Tuesday – April 4, 2023
Florida Senate oks 6-week abortion ban – April 4, 2023
China land-buying push targets U.S. agriculture, farm acreage – April 2, 2023
Deadly tornadoes produce catastrophic damage across Midwest, South, Mid-Atlantic – April 2, 2023
Op-Ed: Biden Budget Proposal Could put U.S. National Debt at $43.6 Trillion by 2033 – March 30, 2023
Ex-President Trump “Indicted” For Hush Money Prompting Outrage – March 30, 2023
Fewer than 40% of Americans consider God to be important than money, poll finds – March 30, 2023
Breaking Christian News
Nigeria: Christians slaughtered in Benue state attacks
More than 60 Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Benue state in the last month, as the years-long slaughter of Nigerian Christians by radicalized Fulani herdsmen and Islamic jihadists continues unabated and with impunity.
The United Methodist Church is being sued by 186 of its congregations in Georgia after it put a “pause” on allowing anymore churches to disaffiliate over an ongoing strenuous debate within the denomination on LGBT issues, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
A group of twenty Scottish church leaders have written to Scotland’s Minister for Equality expressing their alarm that a proposed government ban on “conversion practices” could result in the criminalization of Christians who teach anyone, including their own children, that the practice of homosexuality is sinful, Christian Today reports.
Latest Christian News Headlines
Thailand: Asylum-seeking Chinese congregation taken into police custody following expiry of visas – April 4, 2023
US must stand with India’s persecuted Christians, says former Ambassador- at-Large for International Religious Freedom – March 31, 2023
UK: Evangelical Alliance expects increased membership as congregations split from Church of England over LGBT stance – March 30, 2023
Uganda: Pastor murdered by Islamist relatives for refusing to denounce Christ, “We need prayers” – March 30, 2023
India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace” – March 28, 2023
Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime – March 28, 2023
Breaking News this Week 3/29/23
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
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
News from this Week 3/23/23
Breaking World News
The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.
Russia’s Putin ‘Open’ For China’s Peace Plan On Ukraine
Three days after he was indicted for war crimes, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he would discuss a plan “to settle the acute crisis in Ukraine” with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Markets Volatile Despite Credit Suisse Rescue
Markets across the world recovered late Monday but remained volatile despite efforts by authorities to portray the rescue of Credit Suisse bank by its rival UBS as a good deal.
Russian Cruise Missiles Destroyed In Crimea
Ukraine’s defense ministry says Russian cruise missiles for use by Moscow’s feared Black Sea Fleet had been destroyed in another setback for Russia’s military.
Latest World News Headlines
Montenegro’s Leader Wins First Round of Presidential Poll Amid Turmoil (Worthy News Radio) – March 20, 2023
Fed, Central Banks Announce Emergency Cash Measures Sunday – March 20, 2023
Vaccine Makers Prep Bird Flu Shot for Humans ‘Just in Case’; Rich Nations Lock in Supplies – March 20, 2023
Australia: Millions of dead fish wash up in New South Wales state – March 20, 2023
China’s Xi Visits Russia’s Putin After War Crimes Indictment – March 20, 2023
Russia’s Indicted Putin Visits Destroyed Mariupol Under Cover Of Darkness – March 19, 2023
Iran’s nuclear breakout time is under 2 weeks, U.S. Senate hears – March 19, 2023
Breaking Israel News
Netanyahu’s Likud faction votes to approve ‘softening’ of judicial reform
The Likud and Religious Zionist Party (RZP) approved on Monday evening a “softened” version of the bill to change the Judicial Appointments Committee, which enables the coalition to appoint two High Court justices per Knesset term without the approval of the opposition, the parties announced in statements on Monday evening.
Netanyahu’s government revived Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, PA official says
Palestinian officials on Monday expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the security summit with Israel in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, while Hamas and other Palestinian factions continued to criticize the Palestinian Authority for participating in the gathering, held under the auspices of the US Representatives of Jordan and Egypt also took part in the summit.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Prophetic Anticipation Builds: Unblemished Red Heifers for Temple Ceremony Soon Come of Age – March 19, 2023
Netanyahu touts elimination of ‘dozens’ of Arab terrorists, vows crackdown on anti-judicial reform ‘anarchy’ – March 19, 2023
Proposed Israel Law Would Forbid Evangelism – March 18, 2023
Israel: Counter-terrorism forces shoot dead suspected Hezbollah terrorist wearing primed explosive belt – March 16, 2023
Breaking U.S. News
Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law
A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.
Biden signs bill ordering declassification of intelligence on COVID, Wuhan lab
President Biden signed a bill Monday that requires the director of national intelligence to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus and potential links to a lab in central China.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
Wyoming passes law banning sale and use of abortion pills – March 20, 2023
‘Ex-President Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday’ – March 18, 2023
US Launching Controversial Payment System – March 18, 2023
Texas federal court hears arguments from conservative Christian group seeking ban on abortion pill – March 16, 2023
Florida advances six-week abortion ban – March 16, 2023
Moody’s just cut its outlook on the entire US banking system to negative in the wake of SVB’s collapse – March 15, 2023
100,000 Californians still have no power as storms whip hurricane-force winds, flood homes and threaten 25 million people in other states – March 15, 2023
Breaking Christian News
Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in Kaduna state
Ahead of an important gubernatorial election which made for an especially tense political atmosphere, a further 10 Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state were hacked to death by militants armed with machetes last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Mozambique: US missionary pilot and SA volunteers released from prison while criminal investigation continues
While they must remain in Mozambique pending further criminal investigation, an American missionary pilot and two South African volunteers from the US-based Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) have been released from a four-month prison term in war-torn Mozambique, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Latest Christian News Headlines
Vermont: Christian school suspended from regional sporting events after refusing to play against biologically male transgender player – March 16, 2023
Innocent Christian Man Released From U.S. Prison After 34 Years – March 16, 2023
Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues – March 15, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen shoot dead the son of a Baptist pastor, abduct pastor’s wife and others, “we are fervently praying to God” – March 14, 2023
Iran: Pastor still faces 30 lashes and two years in exile after early release from prison – March 13, 2023
DRC: Islamic State claims responsibility for murdering 35 Christians – March 13, 2023
News from this Week 3/15/23
Breaking World News
The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.
Poland Court: Activist Quilty Of Aiding Abortion
A court in heavily Catholic Poland on Tuesday found a self-declared women’s rights activist guilty of aiding an abortion by providing pills, the first such conviction in a nation with the European continent’s strictest abortion laws.
Netherlands Vote As Social Turmoil Threatens Government
Dutch voters began voting Wednesday in local elections that will impact the national legislature when the country’s longtime prime minister faces the worst social turmoil in years.
EU: ‘Hungary Targets Opponents Through Israeli Spyware’ (Worthy News Radio)
Leaders of the European Union’s parliament committee investigating espionage have accused Hungary’s government of “grossly abusing” Israeli spyware to intimidate hundreds of perceived domestic opponents.
Latest World News Headlines
Russia Doesn’t Recognize Crimes Court Amid Fierce Fighting In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio) – March 14, 2023
Russian jet collides with U.S. drone over Black Sea – March 14, 2023
Turkey is blocking humanitarian aid to Kurdish earthquake victims in northern Syria – March 14, 2023
Iran, Belarus Sign Cooperation Deal Despite Western Concerns – March 14, 2023
Belarus Halting Worship Services – March 14, 2023
North Korea test-fires two cruise missiles ahead of South Korea/US joint military drill – March 13, 2023
US-UK-Australia Submarine Plans Move Ahead; China Has Said it Reveals ‘Cold War Mentality’ – March 13, 2023
Breaking Israel News
Islamic Jihad calls on Israeli Arabs to launch armed uprising against Israel
With tensions already running extremely high amid increased Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis and counter-terrorist offensives by the Israel Defense Forces, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group has called on Israeli Arabs to launch a third “intifada” – deadly armed uprising – against Israel, i24 News reports. The First Intifada took place between 1987-1991, while the Second Intifada began in 2000 and lasted until 2005.
Despite massive widespread protests by Israeli citizens, and ignoring the strong opposition of the country’s President Isaac Herzog, Israel’s parliament on Tuesday approved the first reading of a highly controversial bill that would restrict judicial review of legislation and consolidate power in the hands of the new far-right government, i24 News reports.
Latest Israel News Headlines
Bill protecting PM from impeachment submitted to Israeli parliament – March 13, 2023
IAF fighter jets, refuelers hold air drill with US forces, thought to focus on Iran – March 13, 2023
200,000 Protest Israeli Premier’s Judicial Reforms – March 13, 2023
Israel’s Concerns Over China Deal With Iran, Saudi Arabia – March 12, 2023
Breaking U.S. News
Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over East Palestine train derailment
The state of Ohio this week announced a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern in connection with the February derailment of one of its trains near the town of East Palestine.
Praying Football Coach Is Now Back on the Job After Supreme Court Victory
A Washington state high school football coach who was fired for silently praying on the field after games has been officially reinstated after he won his Supreme Court case last June.
Latest U.S. News Headlines
Biden to sign executive order increasing background checks for Americans buying guns – March 14, 2023
Bank stocks dive as Wall Street trembles amid SVB failure – March 13, 2023
Washington OKs Huge Oil Drilling In Alaska – March 13, 2023
FDIC Will Protect All Silicon Valley Bank Deposits After Sudden Collapse, Treasury Says – March 12, 2023
US Deficit Surges 52% to $723B Fiscal YTD – March 12, 2023
US House Votes To Declassify COVID Origins; Biden Pressured (Video) – March 10, 2023
New York to pay Christian agency $250,000 in lawsuit settlement over LGBT child placements – March 9, 2023
Breaking Christian News
As the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria continues with minimal intervention by the government, gunmen in Kaduna state on Friday shot and killed the son of a Baptist pastor before abducting the pastor’s wife and three other people, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Iran: Pastor still faces 30 lashes and two years in exile after early release from prison
An Iranian pastor who converted to Christianity from Islam has been released after serving five years of a jail term he received for sharing the Gospel with Muslims, but still faces 30 lashes and two years in exile from his home, Article 18 reports.
DRC: Islamic State claims responsibility for murdering 35 Christians
Islamic State terrorists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed that they recently killed 35 people whom they claim are “Christian” in Mukondi village in North Kivu province, the Associated Press reports.
Latest Christian News Headlines
‘God has been drawing Gen Z to Himself’: Regent students’ holding revival worship during spring break – March 9, 2023
Nicaragua: Thousands flock to Somotillo to hear the Gospel and encounter God – March 9, 2023
New Reports of Revival, 20 Baptisms at Purdue – Evangelist Chastises Critics, ‘God Is Moving, It’s Just Starting’ – March 8, 2023
A further 41 Texas churches leave UMC over LGBTQ stance – March 8, 2023
England: Large Anglican church to stop payments to Diocese in split over LGBT blessing ceremonies – March 8, 2023
Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and two sons killed by Islamist militants – March 7, 2023
India: Hindu nationalists vandalize Gideon Bible stall at fair, accuse Christians of entrapment – March 7, 2023
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