Weekly News Brief 6/4/25

Posted on June 4, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Trump Draws Red Line on Iran Nuclear Deal: “No Uranium Enrichment” Allowed Under Potential Agreement

President Donald Trump declared Monday that any future U.S. agreement with Iran “will not allow any enrichment of uranium,” drawing a sharp contrast with a newly reported diplomatic proposal said to permit limited enrichment within the Islamic Republic.

Netanyahu Urges Global Action as IAEA Confirms Iran Can Build One Nuclear Bomb a Month – Jun.1.2025

Netanyahu Threatens Strike on Iran Despite Trump Push for Nuclear Deal, U.S. Fears Surprise Attack – May.28.2025

Khamenei Urges Iran-Pakistan Unity Against Israel, Praises Nuclear-Armed Ally – May.26.2025

Breaking World News

Iran Reinforces Air Defenses Ahead of Possible Israeli or U.S. Strikes

Iran is rebuilding its air defense systems around key nuclear sites amid fears of potential Israeli or U.S. strikes, according to the Financial Times. Satellite imagery and intelligence reports show Tehran has moved missile launchers, including Russian-made S-300s, to protect uranium enrichment facilities at Natanz and Fordow.

Three Bombs Found In Cologne; 20,000 Rushed To Safety

The biggest evacuation in the German city of Cologne since the Second World War is underway after the discovery of three unexploded bombs dropped by Allied forces 80 years ago.

Dutch PM Schoof Resigns

The Netherlands’ government collapsed Tuesday after Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned following the decision by the leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV), Geert Wilders, to quit the coalition over a dispute about asylum and immigration.

Ukraine Damages Crimea Bridge in Major Underwater Strike, Cuts Russia’s Key Supply Route (Video)

Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency Amid National Reckoning, As Church Leaders Point to Revival

Mount Etna Erupts Again: Europe’s Most Active Volcano Awakens with Fiery Spectacle

Dutch Government Faces Collapse As Anti-Islam PVV Leaves Government

Nigeria Reeling From Bombing And Mistaken Airstrike; Dozens Killed

South Koreans Vote in Snap Presidential Election Following Yoon’s Ouster — As Church Watches and Prays

Ukrainian-Russian Peace Talks Despite Fighting (Worthy News Radio) (Update)

UK Declares ‘War-Fighting Readiness’ in Major Defense Shift Amid Rising Russian Threats (Investigation)

ISIS Targets ‘Apostate Regime’ as U.S. Reopens Diplomatic Ties in Syria

Ukraine and Russia Hold Brief Cease-Fire Talks in Istanbul Amid Escalating Drone Strikes and Stalled Peace Efforts

Iran Set to Reject U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Oil and Gold Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions

Breaking Israel News

Israel Strikes Syria After Syrian and Houthi Rocket Attacks

Israel’s military said it struck Syria early Wednesday after a “barrage of rockets” launched by forces in southern Syria and Houthis in Yemen entered Israel, forcing millions to seek shelter.

IDF: Claims of Massacres at Gaza Aid Sites Are ‘Total Lies’

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) firmly rejected accusations Tuesday night that its troops were responsible for the killing of civilians at humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza, calling the claims “total lies” and accusing Hamas of manipulating the narrative.

U.S. Warns UK, France Against Recognizing Palestinian Statehood Ahead of UN Conference

Priests Attempt “Two Loaves” Shavuot Offering on Temple Mount for First Time in 2,000 Years

Israel Slams UN Chief for Ignoring Hamas in Gaza Aid Site Shootings

Climate Activist Thunberg And Others Sailing To Gaza Despite Warnings

Armed Clans Challenge Hamas Control as Gaza Descends into Factional Chaos

Huckabee Slams France’s Push for Palestinian State, Blames Media for Rising Antisemitic Violence

Breaking U.S. News

Boulder ‘Terror’ Suspect’s Family In Ice Custody, Pending Deportation

The family members of the suspect in Sunday’s Colorado attack have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and could be deported as early as Tuesday evening, according to the White House.

Trump-Era Economic Rebound: Atlanta Fed Projects Major Q2 GDP Growth Surge

In a striking reversal of recent years’ economic sluggishness, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has sharply revised its GDP growth forecast for the second quarter of 2025, now predicting a robust 4.6% surge–up from its earlier estimate of 3.8%.

Vast Majority of Americans Support Trump’s Iran Nuclear Stance, Poll Finds

A new national survey by Rasmussen Reports shows overwhelming support for President Donald Trump’s long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons — a position now backed by 84% of likely U.S. voters.

Murder Rate Plummets Nationwide as Trump’s Crime Crackdown Takes Effect

Latino Voters Deliver Seismic Blow to Democrats as Support Plummets Nationwide

Trump Threatens Massive Fines on California Over Trans Athlete’s State Championship Wins

Supreme Court to Decide if States Can Deny Religious Exemptions Based on ‘Religious Enough’ Standard

Senate Republicans Push for Deeper Cuts as Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill

“Legal Coup”: Norm Eisen Orchestrates 152 Lawsuits to Paralyze Trump Agenda, Critics Say (Video)

Victory for Life: Vermont Reverses Discriminatory Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

US Detains Illegal Migrant Over Antisemitic ‘Targeted Terror Attack’ In Boulder (Video)

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Maryland’s AR-15 Ban, But Justices Signal Fight Isn’t Over

Breaking Christian News

More than 100 Christians Killed In Nigeria

More than 100 Christians, including children, pastors, farmers, and “even people attending a funeral,” have been killed and around 5,000 displaced in attacks by Islamist militants in Nigeria, a Christian advocacy group confirmed Tuesday.

Historian Uncovers Site of Jesus’ First Miracle, Challenges Traditional Cana Location

A leading historian claims he has uncovered compelling new evidence identifying the true site of Jesus Christ’s first recorded miracle–turning water into wine at a wedding feast–potentially reshaping centuries of Christian pilgrimage tradition.

Revival in the Rubble: Ukrainian Evangelicals Lead a Gospel Awakening Amid War

Indonesia Police Investigating Death Of Christian Schoolboy

Brandon Lake Leads K-LOVE Fan Awards as Artists Call for National Revival

US Evangelist Graham Hands Over Ambulance To Israel

Thousands Gather For Revival In Netherlands Despite Protests

8-Year-Old Indonesian Boy Dies After Beating by Classmates Over Christian Faith

Weekly News Brief 4/21/25

Posted on April 21, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

Featured Stories

Trump Says He Didn’t ‘Wave Off’ Israeli Strike on Iran, But Is ‘Not in a Rush to Do It’ (Video)

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he was in no rush to approve military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, following a New York Times report that he had blocked an Israeli proposal for a joint attack next month.

Trump: Decision on Iran Coming ‘Very Quickly,’ Says Nuclear Threat ‘Easy to Solve’

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his hardline stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, telling reporters Monday, “They cannot have a nuclear weapon. Iran has to get rid of the concept of a nuclear weapon.”

US, Iran End High-Level Talks, Set Second Round for Next Week

The U.S. and Iran held talks in Oman on Saturday and agreed to resume negotiations next week, aiming to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. The meeting followed an April 12 session, with President Trump warning of military action if no deal is reached.

Iran Arms Iraqi Proxies with Missiles Despite Warnings From Trump – Apr.9.2025

China Moves to Outlaw All Missionary Work – Apr.7.2025

Breaking World News

Iran, US Held Second Round of Talks In Rome
Iran and the United States held a second round of nuclear talks Saturday in Rome, where both sides agreed to begin drafting a potential deal. Iran’s foreign minister confirmed the move, while a U.S. official reported “very good progress.”

Violent Easter Sunday In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Easter Sunday remained far from peaceful in Ukraine as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia intensified shelling and the use of drones. The reported attacks came despite Moscow’s announcement of an Easter ceasefire.

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Hundreds Of Prisoners This Easter (Worthy News Radio)
As Easter approached, there was some hope for hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war and scores of injured soldiers, with officials saying they were being exchanged on Saturday. It also came after U.S. Vice President JD Vance cautiously expressed optimism about an end to the more than three-year war following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Latest World News Headlines

Rubio: U.S. May Abandon Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Within Days – Apr.18.2025

Trump To Visit Italy, Prime Minister Says – Apr.18.2025

Cable Crash Kills Four In Italy – Apr.18.2025

Ukraine and U.S. Forge Path Toward Landmark Economic Partnership, Says Kyiv Official – Apr.17.2025

Trump Expects Russian Response on Ceasefire Proposal Within Days, Says He Wants “Death and Killing to Stop” (Video) – Apr.17.2025

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu Vows “No Surrender” in Defiant Statement on Hostage Deal
In a forceful Saturday night address following Hamas’s rejection of the latest hostage deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared, “I will not surrender to murderers.”

Hamas Rejects Israeli Ceasefire Plan, Dismisses Netanyahu’s ‘Partial Deals’
Posted on: Friday, April 18, 2025
Hamas has formally rejected Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, criticizing it as a “partial” deal that fails to guarantee a complete end to the war or a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hamas Faces Financial Crisis, Unable To Pay Its Fighters – Apr.17.2025

Trump Says He Didn’t ‘Wave Off’ Israeli Strike on Iran, But Is ‘Not in a Rush to Do It’ (Video) – Apr.17.2025

US to Pull Troops from Syria Within 2 Months, Informs Israel of Exit Plan – Apr.17.2025

U.S. Approves Major Arms Shipment to Israel, Sets Sights on Iran – Apr.15.2025

Hostage Deal Stalls as Hamas Rejects Disarmament Demand, Netanyahu Speaks to Hostage Families – Apr.14.2025

Breaking U.S. News

White House Endorses COVID-19 Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
The White House on Friday officially endorsed the theory that the COVID-19 virus leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, a Chinese lab.

Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Some Venezuelan Deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting some Venezuelans in the country who’ve been identified as members of violent gangs, including the terrorist organization, Tren de Aragua.

US President Trump Urges Nation To Turn To Christ In Easter Message
The White House has been hosting events in observance of “Holy Week,” acknowledging Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His victory over death. “What a contrast to Easter last year at the White House when President [Joe] Biden declared the most holy day of the year [Easter Sunday] on the Christian calendar ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’ (TDOV),” noted evangelist Franklin Graham, who attended this week’s White House Easter Prayer Dinner.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Shooting Kills 2 At Florida State University; Gunman Detained – Apr.17.2025

Colorado Parents May Lose Custody For ‘Misgendering’ Child – Apr.17.2025

California Losing Another Refinery, Impacting AZ and NV; Fuel Shortages Possible – Apr.17.2025

DOGE Deactivates Nearly Half a Million Government Credit Cards – Apr.16.2025

Trump Admin Gives U.S. Army Control of Federal Land Along US-Mexico Border for Security – Apr.16.2025

RFK Jr. Says ‘Autism Epidemic’ Linked to Environmental Toxins, Not Just Genetics – Apr.16.2025

Illegal Border Crossings Hit Record Low Second Month In Row – Apr.16.2025

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan Christian Gets Death Sentence On Good Friday
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced a Christian man to death on Good Friday on controversial charges of blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News.

Churches in Nicaragua Facing Crackdown This Easter
Christians across autocratically-ruled Nicaragua “are celebrating Holy Week” leading up to Easter under the watchful eye of police and paramilitary forces, Christians told Worthy News on Good Friday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Good Friday Prayers For Persecuted Church At US Capitol – Apr.17.2025

Kidnapped US Pastor Rescued In South Africa, 3 Suspects Dead After ‘Miracle’ – Apr.16.2025

Pakistani Christian Kids Die Of Poisoned Sweets – Apr.16.2025

At Least 113 Christians Feared Dead In Nigeria Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth) – Apr.16.2025

US Missionary Returns Home After Detention In Tunisia – Apr.15.2025

Togo Pastor Killed, Others Persecuted By Islamists – Apr.15.2025

Over 50 Christians Massacred in Nigeria’s Plateau State Amid Ongoing Attacks – Apr.14.2025

Weekly News Brief 3/18/25

Posted on March 18, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

U.S. President Trump To Speak Tuesday With Russia’s Putin On Peace In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is believed to have killed and injured some 1 million people.

Russia China Defend Iran’s Nuclear Program And Demand End of Sanctions
The United States faces a setback in attempts to build new relations with Russia after Moscow and Beijing called for an end to the “unlawful sanctions” imposed on Iran.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally Against Serbia’s Hardline Leader
Serbia’s hardline President Aleksandar Vucic and his government faced pressure to resign Sunday after hundreds of thousands of people descended on Belgrade for one of the largest mass rallies against his rule.

Latest World News Headlines

Dozens Killed As US Strikes Houthis – Mar.16.2025

Scores Killed In Blaze At North Macedonia Nightclub – Mar.16.2025

Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary’s Orbán – Mar.16.2025

Romania’s Right George Simon Becomes Presidential Candidate – Mar.16.2025

Peruvian Fisherman Found After 94 Days at Sea: ‘I Didn’t Want to Die’ – Mar.16.2025

U.S. Strikes Houthis In Message To Iran – Mar.15.2025

Britain Supports U.S.-Backed Ceasefire for Ukraine – Mar.15.2025

Philippines Ex-President Faces ICC Court As Mothers Mourn Loved Ones (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.15.2025

Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia to Surrender, Citing Trump’s Appeal (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.15.2025

Poland Seeks Stationing U.S. Nuclear Weapons – Mar.14.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza As Cease-Fire Ends
The Israeli Air Force launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas’ infrastructure and several of its mid-level commanders and politburo members as the cease-fire ended late on Monday.

Netanyahu’s Ouster of Key Security Chief Sparks Major Political Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss Shin Bet director Ronen Bar this week, citing “growing distrust” over time. This marks a major upheaval in Israel’s security leadership during a critical time for the nation.

Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ to be operational by late 2025
Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system, set to be operational in roughly nine months, intercepts rockets, drones, and mortars within seconds at a range of up to 7 km using a high-energy fiber laser, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Sunday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

U.S. Proposes Ceasefire Deal to Secure Hostage Release – Mar.13.2025

Israel Rejects UN Report That Accused Israel of “Genocidal Acts” – Mar.13.2025

Israel’s IDF Executes Largest Airstrikes in Two Months on Syrian Regime’s Military Sites – Mar.11.2025

Alawites: ‘Israel Help End Massacres In Syria’ (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.11.2025

Turkey Vetoes Israel’s Participation in NATO Exercise – Mar.10.2025

Israel Airstrikes Target Former Assad Regime Bases in Southern Syria – Mar.10.2025

Israel Cutting Off Power To Gaza – Mar.9.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Declares Biden Pardons ‘Void;’ Cites Digital Signature
In an early morning announcement, President Donald Trump declared Monday that former President Joe Biden’s rash of preemptive pardons issued during his last days in office are “void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.”

Arizona Supreme Court Uses AI-Generated Reporters
Artificial intelligence has arrived at the Arizona Supreme Court.

Court Attempts to Halt Trump Deportations, El Salvador President Says ‘Too Late’
A class action lawsuit was filed on Saturday against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Enemy Aliens Act to target, arrest, and remove violent Venezuelan prison gang members, Tren de Aragua (TdA), from the U.S.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Dozens Killed As Violent Tornadoes Hit US – Mar.16.2025

Trump ‘Closing Down’ Voice of America – Mar.15.2025

Government Shutdown Averted Mere Hours Before Deadline – Mar.15.2025

Schumer Says He’ll Now Vote to Approve GOP Spending Bill, Avoid Shutdown – Mar.14.2025

Democrats Gamble With Government Shutdown as Deadline Looms – Mar.13.2025

Report: Foreign-Born Population Hits ‘All-Time High’ – Mar.13.2025

U.S. Department of Education to Cut Half of Employees – Mar.12.2025

Breaking Christian News

India Christians Rally Against Anti-Conversion Law At Huge Protest
Authorities in northeast India are under pressure after at least tens of thousands of Christians protested against the expected implementation of an “anti-conversion” law that they say unfairly targets the Christian minority.

Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India
In 2024, Christians in India experienced significant levels of violence and discrimination, with 640 reported cases, a surge in cases since 2014, according to the Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC).

UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran
A British court has thrown out the prosecution of a Christian preacher who was surrounded by an angry Muslim mob for criticizing the Koran, deemed a holy book by Muslims.

Latest Christian News Headlines

USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar – Mar.13.2025

Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.13.2025

Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms – Mar.13.2025

Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach – Mar.12.2025

Christians Fear Britain Could Introduce Blasphemy Legislation – Mar.11.2025

Christian Girl Rescued by Police from Kidnapper in Pakistan – Mar.10.2025

Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise – Mar.6.2025

News from this Week 9/14/22

Posted on September 15, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

U.S. considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action, Taiwan presses EU

The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Charles III Declared King; Britain’s Queen Buried On Sep. 19

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried on September 19, the Royal Family announced, shortly after Charles III was publicly declared the new monarch.

Russia Admits Defeat In Key Areas Of Ukraine

Russia has admitted losing control over key cities in Ukraine’s north-eastern Kharkiv region, in what some military experts see as a potential breakthrough in the war. The comments came after Ukraine’s president said the Ukrainian gains are part of a significant counter-offensive against Russia.

LATEST WORLD NEW HEADLINES

Ukraine Discovers ‘Tortured Bodies’ In Recaptured Territories – September 12, 2022

Queen Coffin Taken Amid Funeral Controversy In Britain – September 12, 2022

Iran Unveils Drone Designed For ‘Attacking Haifa, Tel Aviv’ – September 12, 2022

German Chancellor urges Iran to sign new Iran deal – September 12, 2022

‘Nuclear deal will be delayed at least until after US midterm elections’ – September 11, 2022

Tsunami Warning After Powerful Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea – September 11, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Gantz: Iran has hundreds of new centrifuges that can enrich uranium to high levels

Iran’s financing and support for terror proxies is the foremost cause of instability in the Middle East, and the country’s nuclear program could spark a regional arms race, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday.

Mossad head: Nuclear deal won’t give Iran ‘immunity’ from Israeli operations

Mossad chief David Barnea on Monday said Israel would not participate in the “charade” of a renewed nuclear deal between world powers and Iran, and warn that the emerging agreement would “not provide immunity” for Tehran from the spy agency’s operations.

Breaking U.S. News

Ken Starr, US Prosecutor In Clinton-Lewinsky Case, Dies At 76

Starr passed away Tuesday at Baylor St Luke’s medical center in Houston of complications from surgery, his family said.

Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles

The U.S. Navy’s workhorse destroyer went into production more than 30 years ago, when Tom Stevens was a young welder.

VP Harris Promotes Abortion at National Baptist Convention

Vice President Kamala Harris used her speech at the 142nd annual National Baptist Convention in Houston, Texas, on Thursday to push abortion rights, saying that women should have the freedom “to make decision about their own bodies.”

BREAKING US NEWS

Senate Republicans look to protect Americans earning less than $400k from IRS audits – September 13, 2022

Faculty, students sue Christian school over LGBTQ hiring ban – September 12, 2022

DOJ open to one of Trump’s special master candidates – September 12, 2022

400-Plus Republican Officials Sign Letter Backing Gay Marriage – September 12, 2022

Fauci: ‘We don’t have time to do a clinical trial’ for updated COVID-19 boosters (Video) – September 11, 2022

Gun, ammunition purchases by credit card will be coded – September 11, 2022

Breaking Christian News

India: Supreme Court orders government to investigate and establish facts in reported attacks on Christians

In a move welcomed by Christian human rights advocates, India’s Supreme Court has ordered the Hindu nationalist government to investigate and establish the facts on the reported cases of Christians being attacked over 500 times last year, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Nigeria: Fulani state governor admits Islamic terrorists have taken control in Kaduna

As Christians in Nigeria continue to be slaughtered by Fulani and other Muslim extremist militants, the controversial governor of Kaduna state Nasir El-Rufai has been forced to admit that Islamic terrorists have an even stronger hold on his part of Nigeria than when he took office seven years ago, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

BREAKING CHRISTIAN NEWS

China: Christian online content now heavily restricted – September 13, 2022

Libya Court Sentences Christian To Death – September 12, 2022

Indonesia: Authorities deny church building permit in ‘unconstitutional’ move against religious freedom – September 12, 2022

Uganda: 5 evangelist-church planters murdered by Islamic extremists – September 12, 2022

Sudan Dismisses Apostasy Charges Against Christians, But Concerns Remain – September 11, 2022

Church Rush To Pakistan’s Flooded Christian Slums – September 11, 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.