Weekly News Brief 2/24/25

Posted on February 24, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition Amid Early-Stage Kidney Failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at the hospital, with blood tests indicating the 88-year-old pontiff is suffering from early-stage kidney failure, the Vatican suggested in a health update late Sunday.

Ukrainian President Open To Resign In Exchange For NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to step down “immediately” if it secures peace for Ukraine and suggests to trade his resignation for the country’s membership of the NATO military alliance.

Christian Democrats Win German Vote, ‘But AfD Second’
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led by Friedrich Merz, has won the German Federal Election, known for its anti-migration stance and considered right-wing, emerged as the second-largest faction, exit polls showed Sunday.

Latest World News Headlines

Ukraine Suffers Record Drone Attack Ahead Of 3rd Anniversary (Worthy News Radio) – February 23, 2025

France, Germany Shocked By Knife Attacks Killing One, Injuring Several – February 22, 2025

Europe In Turmoil As Russia-US Design World Order (Worthy News Focus) – February 21, 2025

Mexico Worried About Possible US Intervention Changes Constitution – February 21, 2025

Outrage in Kyiv Over Trump’s Remarks: ‘We Are a Sovereign Nation’ – February 21, 2025

Iran Executed at Least 975 People in 2024, Marking a 17% Rise from the Previous Year – February 20, 2025

Brazil’s Ex-Leader Indicted In Alleged Coup To Kill Current President – February 20, 2025

Trump Calls Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy ‘Dictator’ – February 19, 2025

U.S. Air Force Test-Launches Hypersonic ICBM as Russia Deploys Mobile Nukes – February 19, 2025

Trump Demands Early Presidential Vote In Ukraine – February 19, 2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Deploys Tanks in West Bank Near Jenin for First Time in Two Decades, Escalating Anti-Terror Operations
Israel deployed tanks in Jenin for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday, signaling an extended military presence in northern Samaria as it intensifies counterterrorism operations in the region.

Thousands Chant ‘Death to Israel’ at Nasrallah’s Funeral Amid Israeli Jet Flyovers
Thousands dressed in black converged at Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to mourn Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike five months ago. As Israeli jets flew low overhead just as the funeral began, the crowd chanted “Death to Israel, death to America, we respond to your call, Nasrallah.”

Hamas Releases Six Hostages After Handing Over Mother’s Body
Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday, just hours after it handed over the body of hostage Shiri Bibas, a mother whose two children were killed.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Mourns as Netanyahu Vows Justice for Young Victims of Hamas Atrocity (Video) – February 21, 2025

Netanyahu Calls to Expand Counterterror Operation After Bus Bombings – February 21, 2025

Iran Plans Extensive Missile Strikes in Operation True Promise III (Video) – February 20, 2025

Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days – February 20, 2025

Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say – February 20, 2025

Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority – February 20, 2025

US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force – February 19, 2025

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Breaking U.S. News

U.S. Education Department: DEI is a Civil Rights Violation
The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and any institution that does not comply with the department’s antidiscrimination requirements will face loss of federal funding.

Chinese Spies, Human Smugglers, Violent Criminals Latest ICE Arrests in Florida
An alleged Chinese spy, human smugglers and violent criminals are the latest to be arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents in Florida.

Pentagon Looks to Offset $50B in Spending for Trump Priorities
The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump’s military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect the country from missile attacks.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump eyes sending checks to Americans from DOGE savings (Video) – February 20, 2025

Schools in at Least 46 States Embrace DEI, Face Losing Federal Funding – February 20, 2025

Trump’s Ban on Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants Could Halt Billions in Payments – February 20, 2025

Vance to Drug Cartels, Human Traffickers at CPAC: “Get Out of the US” – February 20, 2025

Kash Patel Confirmed by Senate as FBI Director – February 20, 2025

HHS Releases New Guidelines Acknowledging Only Two Sexes – February 19, 2025

‘Radical Transparency’: Trump Orders ‘Wasteful’ Federal Programs, Contracts Exposed – February 19, 2025

Breaking Christian News

Baptists Want US To Defund Planned Parenthood Over Abortions
The policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the world’s largest Baptist church organization, wants the U.S. Congress to end the alleged killing of “millions of preborn sons and daughters” by defunding Planned Parenthood, America’s biggest abortion provider.

70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC
Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the latest tragic attack on believers in the country, according to Open Doors.

Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church
Devoted Christians in an area of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province said Thursday they fear for their future after hardline local Muslims objected to their worship activities and construction of a church.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Family Asks Pakistan To Free Tortured Christian From Jail – February 18, 2025

Nigeria: 5 Muslim Men Receive Life Sentences for Rape of 10-Year-Old Christian Girl – February 17, 2025

Ai Backed Global ‘Pentecost’ Event Mobilizes Church – February 16, 2025

Body of Slain Christian Doctor Discovered in Pakistan – February 16, 2025

Pakistani Pastor Shot By Two Assailants (Worthy News Investigation) – February 14, 2025

House Church Leaders Once Pardoned, Re-Arrested in Iran – February 13, 2025

Britain’s Police Targeting Silent Prayers Near Abortion Clinic (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 13, 2025

Weekly News Brief: 12/27/23

Posted on December 27, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Iran Tripling Production Near Weapons-Grade Uranium; Armed Confrontation Closer

A nuclear arms confrontation between Iran and Israel and its allies has come closer after confirmation that Tehran tripled production of nearly weapons-grade uranium, Worthy News established Wednesday.

German Ex-Finance Minister Schäuble Dies, Leaving Behind Strong Nation

Wolfgang Schäuble, the Christian Democratic politician who helped lead Europe’s largest economy through the worst financial challenges since World War Two, has died at the age of 81, his family said.

UK Government Publishes Draft Guidance for Schools to Inform Parents If Child Wants to Change Gender

The UK’s Conservative government last week published draft guidelines indicating that schools in England should tell the parents if a child wants to change their gender identity, Politico reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Hungary’s Premier Defends Trump Actions; Promises Talks With Ukrainian Leader – December 27, 2023

US Military Downs Houthi Missiles And Drones – December 27, 2023

Russia Admits Warship Hit In Turbulent Christmas (Worthy News Radio) – December 26, 2023

Russia Completes Nuclear Deliveries To Belarus – December 26, 2023

US Hit Terror Groups In Iraq – December 26, 2023

Iran Vows Retaliation After Israel Kills General – December 26, 2023

Tensions in Middle East Intensify As Iran Adds ‘Fully Smart’ 1000-Km Cruise Missiles to its Arsenal – December 25, 2023

U.S. Alleges China’s Theft of AI Technology Boosting Espionage Against American Citizens – December 25, 2023

Ukraine Christmas Overshadowed By Russian Attacks (Worthy News Radio) – December 24, 2023

Iran Denies Planning Houthi Attacks – December 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Fighting Multi-Front War, Israeli Defense Minister Says

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is currently engaged in a multi-front war, being attacked from seven different sides. Gallant warned of a long, brutal war with a heavy price and stressed the need for national determination and unity in the coming months.

Hezbollah Hit Israel’s Church And Troops, Injuring Several

Israel’s military said Tuesday an anti-tank missile fired from the “terror group Hezbollah” in Lebanon had struck a church in northern Israel and injured a civilian in the latest cross-border attacks that also moderately injured nine Israeli soldiers.

Pre-Emptive Strike Against Hezbollah Thwarted by Biden

President Biden reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a preemptive strike against Hezbollah, citing concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Hits Hezbollah with ‘Wide-Scale’ Airstrikes As Rockets Fall From Lebanon – December 25, 2023

War Prompts Cancelation Bethlehem Christmas – December 25, 2023

UN Security Council Passes Resolution to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Gaza; U.S. Abstains and Expresses Criticism of UN – December 22, 2023

Israel Claims 2,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed in December, 8,000 Overall; Lebanon Border Heats Up – December 21, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

ICE Agents Arrest 26 Convicted Sexual Predators in 2-Day Operation in LA

ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Los Angeles agents arrested 26 convicted criminals who were illegally living in the U.S. during a two-day enforcement operation that took place between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20, ICE says.

US Messianic Congregation Vandalized

Messianic Jewish believers in New Jersey were searching for answers after their congregation’s property was attacked and turned into “a war zone.”

Michigan: Christian Parents File Lawsuit After School Uses Masculine Pronouns for 13-Year Old Autistic Daughter Without Informing Them

Two parents have filed suit against the Rockford Public School District in Michigan after teachers at their 13 year-old autistic daughter’s teachers began using her stated preferred masculine name and pronouns without telling them, the Hill reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump Vows To End ‘War On Christians’ – December 26, 2023

US Marks Anniversary of Repeal of Exclusion Act As Surge of Chinese Immigrants Come to America – December 25, 2023

School Boards Begin Voting On New Measure to Allow Chaplains to Volunteer in Schools – December 25, 2023

US Government Backs Anti-Israel Groups Through ‘Dark Money’ Scheme – December 25, 2023

Michigan’s Capitol Faces ‘Satanic’ Christmas – December 24, 2023

Biden Approves $886 Billion Defense Bill and FISA Extension on Friday, Right Before Christmas – December 22, 2023

SCOTUS Rejects Special Counsel’s Request to Decide Trump’s Immunity Claim, Handing Trump a Win – December 22, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: At Least 160 Christians Massacred in “Well Coordinated” Genocidal Christmas Attacks

Islamic terrorists slaughtered at least 160 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state during “well-coordinated” genocidal attacks carried out from Saturday night through Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

China: Government Directs Christian Groups to Emphasize Identification with Chinese Culture

China’s governing Communist Party has instructed state-approved Christian church organizations that they must “strictly” manage their religious affairs in a manner that emphasizes their identification with the Chinese communist government and with Chinese culture and nationalism, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports.

Arizona: Street Evangelist Who Was Shot in the Head is Making “Miraculous” Steps Toward Recovery, Wife Says

A US military veteran who was shot in the head while street preaching in Arizona last month is making such remarkable steps toward recovery that his wife has described them as “miracles,” CBN News reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism – December 27, 2023

Indonesia: Rights Advocates Call for Amendment/Revocation of Blasphemy Law Against Islam – December 26, 2023

Uganda: Two Christians Jailed, Charged With Blaspheming Islam by Preaching Gospel – December 26, 2023

Arrests And Security Around European Churches Amid Fears Of Christmas Attacks – December 25, 2023

Vietnamese Christian Refugees Facing Arrest and Harassment in Thailand – December 22, 2023

Christian Colleges Have Increased Their Support for Abortion/Planned Parenthood Since 2021, Study Shows – December 22, 2023

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians Continues, 8 Murdered in Plateau State – December 21, 2023

News from this Week 10/26/22

Posted on October 26, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Germany’s president in Kyiv amid strikes and prisoners setback for US

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner against her nine-year prison sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs. The announcement raised the prospects of a prisoners swap between Russia and the United States, which had condemned the ruling as tensions rise over the war in Ukraine. Amid the standoff, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier went to Kyiv for his first trip to Ukraine since Russia invaded amid new Russian air strikes.

Russia Tells UN It Would View ‘Dirty Bomb’ Attack in Ukraine As ‘Nuclear Terrorism’

Doubling down on allegations that Kyiv plans to detonate a “dirty bomb” and blame it on Russia, Moscow has requested a U.N. Security Council meeting on Tuesday.

Russia and Syria agree to restore ancient Arch of Ba’al temple

Syria and Russia have signed an agreement to restore Syria’s Arch of Triumph, an ancient monument that stood at the entrance to a largely destroyed temple used for the worship of Ba’al in the ancient city of Palmyra, Israel365 reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Al-Shabaab Islamic terrorists attack second hotel in Somalia – October 25, 2022

UK to restrict gender-affirming treatment to children; US says access to transgender treatment for children should be advanced – October 25, 2022

US Army Near Ukraine After Nuclear Threats – October 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak Britain’s New Prime Minister But Challenges Ahead – October 24, 2022

G7 Condemns Russia’s Kidnapping of Nuclear Plant Leadership – October 24, 2022

Hungary’s PM ‘Flees’ Budapest Amid Protests – October 24, 2022

Europe Worried After Cuts To Undersea Cables (Worthy News In-Depth) – October 23, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Hezbollah: For every Israeli strike in Syria, we’ll attack US forces in the country

Several strikes against American forces in Syria were reported by Syrian Telegram channels and other media in October, according to a report by MEMRI’s Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM).

Israel: IDF Raid Kills Chief of Lion’s Den Terrorist Group, Destroys Bomb Factory

Israeli security forces conducted an overnight raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, destroying an explosives manufacturing site belonging to the Lion’s Den terrorist group.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli strike in Syria targeted Hezbollah unit and drone production, report says – October 24, 2022

Israeli officials claim to have destroyed 90% of Iran’s military operations in Syria – October 24, 2022

Syria Intercepts Israeli Missiles – October 23, 2022

Ukraine officially asks Israel for Iron Dome, Iron Beam, other defense tech – October 20, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Border Patrol Encountered 98 on Terrorist Watchlist Crossing U.S.-Mexico Border Between Ports of Entry in FY2022

The U.S. Border Patrol encountered 98 foreign nationals on the terrorist watchlist who were crossing the U.S.-Mexico border between the ports of entry in fiscal 2022, according to newly released data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Pro-life activists ordered to pay $2.4M to Planned Parenthood for undercover investigation

An appeals court panel has ruled that David Daleiden and other pro-life activists must pay a $2.4 million judgment to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for carrying out an undercover investigation and secretly filming abortion providers discussing the harvesting of babies’ body parts.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Florida schools required to provide bathrooms based on biological sex under new rule – October 25, 2022

Justice Department Charges 13 Over Chinese Espionage Operations In U.S. – October 24, 2022

Record SW Border Encounters: 2,378,944 in FY 2022 – October 24, 2022

Over half of Americans believe national government is responsible for producing change, poll says – October 24, 2022

US House Committee Subpoenas Ex-President Trump – October 24, 2022

US Deficit Soars Thanks to Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness – October 23, 2022

California court rules in favor of Christian baker who refused to bake cake for lesbian wedding – October 23, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Islamic Militants Kill Scores Of Nigeria Christians

Islamic Fulani herdsmen have killed scores of Christians in a village in central Nigeria after murdering and injuring more than 100 other believers the previous week, Christians said Tuesday.

Nigeria: Gunmen attack church, kill woman and her daughter

Suspected Islamic extremist gunmen stormed a church during Sunday service in Nigeria’s Kogi state earlier this month, killing a woman and her young daughter who were in attendance, the Christian Post reports.

New study shows positive link between religion and mental health

A major new study has shown that religion can help foster good mental health in young people, Christian Today reports. The study was conducted by the Springtide Research Institute and apparently confirms decades of previous research showing a positive link between religion and mental health.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Terrorists attack Pastor’s home as relentless Christian persecution continues – October 24, 2022

China Christians Worried After President Xi’s Re-Election – October 24, 2022

Thousands Of Chad Christians Face Starvation – October 24, 2022

Dozens Killed In Chad Protests – October 21, 2022

Iran Christians Freed From Troubled Evin Prison – October 19, 2022

Iran: Concerns raised for Christian couple jailed in harsh prison for house church activity – October 19, 2022

Several Killed In Nigeria Church Attack – October 18, 2022

News from this Week 7/20/22

Posted on July 20, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Ukraine’s President Appoints New Security Chief After Battle Losses

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a new security official as acting head of the domestic spy agency after two top officials amid allegations of treason. It comes as the death toll rises as Russia’s military attempts to capture the entire eastern Donbas region, Ukraine’s industrial heartland.

WHO: COVID triples across Europe, hospitalizations double

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally. Hospitalization rates have also doubled, although intensive care admissions have remained low.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Praises Putin For Acting in Ukraine to Stop ‘Dangerous’ NATO

NATO is a “dangerous entity” which, if allowed, would continue to expand with no limits, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Latest World News Headlines

G20 Finance Summit ends without joint communique – July 18, 2022

Russia using mercenary group Wagner to reinforce Ukraine frontlines, UK says – July 18, 2022

Khamenei adviser says Iran ‘capable of building nuclear bomb’ – July 18, 2022

Putin, Erdogan head to Iran for talks on Syria, future of Middle East – July 18, 2022

US and Israel want to unite Middle East against Iran, but Iraq could pose a problem – July 17, 2022

US, Saudi Arabia agree on stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons – July 17, 2022

France’s Macron Suffers Vaccination Defeat – July 16, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel Warns Lebanon Over Hezbollah ‘Aggression’

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned Lebanon on Tuesday (July 19) that “aggression” by the country’s Iranian proxy, Hezbollah, will not be tolerated.

IDF chief Kohavi warns Israel might be required to act against Iran

In a clear warning to Iran, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi said that the military is preparing for the possibility that it would have to act against Iran’s nuclear program.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Normalization with Israel only if two-state solution reached, Saudi FM says – July 17, 2022

In Bethlehem, Biden pledges to keep up efforts for Israel Palestine peace – July 17, 2022

Biden: Saudi Arabia Opens Airspace For Israel; Tensions Remain Over Murder Journalist – July 16, 2022

US has clinched deal with Saudis for normalization steps toward Israel – July 14, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

California: School district postpones planned vote on putting Planned Parenthood clinic at high school following large protest

California’s Norwalk-LaMirada Unified School District had planned to vote Monday on whether to install a Planned Parenthood clinic at one of its high schools, but the plan was postponed after a large group of parents and anti-abortion demonstrators held a protest outside the board meeting on the same day, Newsweek reports.

US federal government received nearly $4 trillion in record tax income this fiscal year

The US federal government collected a record $3,835,390,000,000 in total taxes in the first nine months of this fiscal year, the new Monthly Treasury Statement of Receipts and Outlays of the United States Government (MTS) reports. The Fiscal Year-to-Date (FYTD) budget deficit through June was $515 billion, a $1.723 trillion (-77%) decrease from the same period last year.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Backed by 47 Republicans – July 19, 2022

US Marine Corps successfully tests Iron Dome-based air defense – July 19, 2022

House Democrats push bill to add four seats to Supreme Court – July 19, 2022

Judge blocks Biden admin’s transgender school bathroom rule, athletes – July 18, 2022

Supreme Court’s religious liberty rulings give new life to legal battle for gay-marriage opponent – July 18, 2022

Several Killed In Indiana Mall Shooting – July 17, 2022

Trump-appointed judge blocks Biden administration’s Title IX protections for transgender students – July 17, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Poll: Majority of Americans believe religious liberty is declining in US

A new poll by Lifeway Research has found that 54% of Americans believe religious liberty is declining in the US, and 59% believe that tolerance of Christianity specifically is declining, CBN News reports. The poll found that evangelical believers are more likely (74%) to say religious liberty is declining than those who are not evangelical (48%).

Three US states allow doctors to refuse to carry out medical procedures against their faith

The Republican-led US states of South Carolina, Arkansas, and Ohio now have laws in place allowing doctors to refuse to carry out certain medical procedures against their religious beliefs, Christianity Today (CT) reports. The religious conscience protection laws affect practices related to gender transition, end-of-life care, contraception, and abortion.

Egypt: Muslim extremists attack Christian homes after government approves church

Enraged Muslim extremists in Egypt attacked the homes of many Coptic Christians in Luxor governate last month, after the government formally recognized the Church of Michael the Archangel, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.