Breaking News this Week 3/29/23

Posted on March 29, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

IAEA head: Increased combat around Ukrainian nuclear plant

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

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

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

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

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

Latest World News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Israel News

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

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

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

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

Latest Israel News Headlines

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

Spate of massive rain storms devastate California farming sector

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

Latest U.S. News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dozens Killed In Deadliest Mississippi Tornado – March 26, 2023

Breaking Christian News

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

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

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

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

Six People, Including Children, Killed At US Christian School

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

Latest Christian News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News from this Week 10/20/22

Posted on October 20, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

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

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

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

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

Central Bank Digital Currencies Spark Outrage; Dutch Queen Questioned

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

Latest World News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Israel News

Israeli military launches week-long drill across northern Israel

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

Hamas in first Syria visit in decade as relations thaw

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

Latest Israel News Headlines

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

Biden announces release of 15 million barrels of emergency reserve oil

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

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

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

Latest U.S. News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Christian News

Iran Christians Freed From Troubled Evin Prison

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

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

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

Several Killed In Nigeria Church Attack

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

Latest Christian News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News from this Week 9/7/22

Posted on September 7, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Nuclear deal with Iran off the table for time being, US has indicated to Israel

A new nuclear deal between Iran and world powers is off the table and will not be signed in the foreseeable future, The Times of Israel’s sister site Zman Yisrael has learned. This is the message that was conveyed to Prime Minister Yair Lapid in his recent conversations with US President Joe Biden and other administration officials.

Suspect In Canada Mass Killings Found Dead; Other Attacker Still Running

One of the two men suspected of carrying out a massacre within an indigenous community in western Canada has been found dead, police confirmed.

Britain’s New PM Liz Truss Facing Unrest

Liz Truss became Britain’s prime minister on Tuesday after Queen Elizabeth II asked her to form a government as the nation faces its biggest challenges in years.

Latest World News Headlines

Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Of Grid As Fire Raises Concerns – September 7, 2022

Somalia is facing catastrophic deadly famine, UN says – September 5, 2022

Liz Truss Britain’s Next Prime Minister Amid Recession Fears – September 5, 2022

Dutch Minister Resigns Over Nitrogen Rallies – September 5, 2022

Court Deals Blow To Russian Press By Revoking Novaya Gazeta Print License – September 5, 2022

Iran says it’s considering purchase of advanced Sukhoi Su-35 jets from Russia – September 5, 2022

Kenya’s Supreme Court Confirms William Ruto As Presidential Winner – September 5, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Lapid: Israel will act as it “sees fit” to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear bomb

As the Vienna talks on reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Iran nuclear agreement appear to have faltered yet again, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid warned Tuesday that Israel will act as it sees fit to thwart Iranian efforts to obtain a nuclear bomb, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

IDF publishes 2002 intelligence document warning of Syria’s nuclear aspirations

The Israel Defense Forces have published a previously secret intelligence document from 2002, in which the Military Intelligence Directorate warned Syria may be seeking to launch a military nuclear program, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Alleged Israeli airstrikes target Syrian airports for second time in week – September 6, 2022

Israel, US conduct joint missile-defense exercise – September 5, 2022

In signal to Iran, Israeli jets again escort US nuclear-capable bombers through region – September 5, 2022

IDF Has Arrested 1,500 Terror Operatives, ‘Lack of Governance’ By The PA in West Bank to Blame For Violence: Chief of Staff – September 5, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Senate Democrats Could Link Same-Sex Marriage, Gov’t Funding Bills: Source

Democratic leadership in the U.S. Senate could add language protecting gay marriage rights to a stopgap bill to keep the federal government funded in a bid to increase pressure on Republicans to support it, a Democratic source said on Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Earl expected to become hurricane

Tropical Storm Earl is expected to become a hurricane later this week.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Mass Shootings Sweep Democrat-Run Cities During Labor Day Weekend – September 6, 2022

Disney normalizes the occult, distributes animated series centering on 13-year-old daughter of Satan – September 5, 2022

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Might Cost Up to $1 Trillion – September 5, 2022

Judge Grants Trump Bid for Special Master in Document Search – September 5, 2022

California school district tries to shut down private Christian school over building concern – September 5, 2022

Biden Asks Congress For $11.7 Billion In Additional Funds For Ukraine – September 4, 2022

Battle over ‘In God We Trust’ displays at Texas schools may hinge on state’s First Amendment rights – September 4, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Ireland: Christian teacher jailed for contempt of court following school row over transgender pronouns

A Christian teacher in Ireland has been jailed for contempt of court after being suspended from the school he taught at for refusing to address a transgender student by their preferred pronoun, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Somali pastor violently attacked by father-in-law for leaving Islam

A Somali pastor sustained severe injuries when his Somali father-in-law violently assaulted him last month for refusing to return to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Somalis believe they are born Muslim, and anyone who leaves Islam can be charged with apostasy and sentenced to death.

Nigeria: Christian man hacked to death at National Youth Service Corps headquarters

A young Christian man serving with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria’s Adamawa state was hacked to death with machetes on August 26 in what is believed to have been a targeted attack, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Philippines Charismatic Pastors Step Up Evangelism In Devastated Mindanao – September 4, 2022

Mozambique: Christians in danger as Islamic terror insurgency continues – September 1, 2022

Uganda: Three former imams face death threats after conversion to Christianity – September 1, 2022

Christian radio station forced out of Ukraine by Zelensky’s anti-Russian language law – August 31, 2022

Nigeria: Christian woman murdered while cleaning her church – August 30, 2022

Somalia: Christians vulnerable as death toll reaches 21 in al-Shabaab attack – August 30, 2022

Nigeria faces ‘sustained campaign to wipe out Christianity’ while government does nothing – August 29, 2022

News from this Week 7/13/22

Posted on July 13, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Sri Lanka President Flees Bankrupt Nation

Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his bankrupt nation Tuesday after mass protests against his rule, officials said.

Iran-Russia alliance grows as Biden heads to Mideast amid rising threats

President Biden’s Mideast trip risks getting upstaged by Vladimir Putin, who is headed to the region directly after Mr. Biden for meetings in Iran — a move the Kremlin announced a day after the Biden administration accused Tehran of supplying drones to aid Russia‘s war in Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine to discuss grain crisis in Turkey on Wednesday with UN

The grain issue must be resolved under the auspices of the United Nations, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Latest World News Headlines

State Dept. undermines Afghan freedom fighters, condemning their fight against Taliban – July 11, 2022

Poland Says Migrant Crossing Attempts Have Declined Sharply Since Building Of Border Wall – July 11, 2022

‘Ukraine To Recapture Territory With 1-Million Army’ – July 11, 2022

Arrests and Clashes Over Cash Crisis In China Province – July 11, 2022

Sri Lanka President, PM Resign After Clashes Over Nation’s Bankruptcy – July 11, 2022

Iran starts advanced centrifuges at Fordo plant, UN watchdog report says – July 10, 2022

Israel Warns of ‘Most Significant’ Iranian Presence in Red Sea in 10 Years – July 10, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Biden, Lapid to sign ‘Jerusalem Declaration’

U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a “Jerusalem Declaration” on Thursday, alongside Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in which the two leaders will pledge never to allow Iran to attain a nuclear weapon.

Israeli PM Lapid interested in two-state solution talks with PA

Israel’s new caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid is reportedly willing to resume talks with the Palestinian Authority on creating a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel365 News reports

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel: Top 10 Archaeological finds since June 2021 – July 12, 2022

Polls see Gantz-Sa’ar party as Israel’s 3rd largest, but election deadlock unbroken – July 11, 2022

US leaks of Israeli covert ops against Iran eroding trust, security ahead of Biden visit to region – July 11, 2022

Gantz and Sa’ar eyeing joint run ahead of Israeli polls – July 10, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Twitter Sues Elon Musk For Abandoning Deal

Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for walking away from the $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.

Most Americans have weed killer glyphosate in their urine

More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Federal judge temporarily blocks Arizona law recognizing ‘personhood’ at fertilization – July 12, 2022

NASA to Release Images from Most Powerful Space Telescope – July 12, 2022

Judge strikes down many of Minnesota’s abortion restrictions – July 11, 2022

Abortion Clinic To Arrive In Gulf of Mexico – July 11, 2022

Ex-Adviser Bannon To Testify In Trump Hearing – July 11, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott authorizes law enforcement to return illegal immigrants to border – July 11, 2022

Army cuts pay, benefits from 57,000 unvaccinated National Guard, Reserves – July 10, 2022

Breaking Christian News

18 Priests Kidnapped, 3 Killed In Nigeria

At least 18 priests have been kidnapped, and several were killed in Nigeria this year, prompting church leaders to call for prayers.

Washington DC: Arson, vandalism at three churches on one street

On a single street in Washington DC, two churches were set on fire, and another vandalized at the weekend, in attacks believed to be motivated by last month’s US Supreme Court reversal of the 1973 Roe v Wade case, which had legalized abortion, CBN News reports.

Myanmar: Military junta has destroyed dozens of places of worship

Rights groups have reported that more than 132 places of worship, including dozens of churches, have been destroyed by Myanmar’s Tatmadaw army since it carried out a military coup and deposed the country’s democratically elected government in February 2021, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Gunmen kill invade pastor’s home, kill sons, abduct daughter – July 11, 2022

Pakistan: Christian sentenced to death for disrespecting Muhammad – July 11, 2022

Vietnam: Christian families expelled from home village for their faith – July 11, 2022

Sudan: Four Christians face death penalty for refusal to renounce faith – July 11, 2022

Priest Amodo Abducted In Nigeria As Clergy Kidnappings Rise – July 10, 2022

Sudan Detains Christians At Bible Class – July 8, 2022

Nigeria Christians Concerned As Islamic State Frees Prisoners – July 7, 2022

News from this Week- 6/8/22

Posted on June 8, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

UN Watchdog Condemns Nuclear Traces In Iran

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

Iran Removes Two IAEA Surveillance Cameras From Nuclear Facility

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

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

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

Latest World News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Israel News

Israel Rejects US-Brokered Peace Talks With Palestinian Authority

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

Israel makes dramatic upgrades to military plans to attack Iran

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

Latest Israel News Headlines

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

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

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

Syria reports Israeli attack on Damascus – June 6, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

Armed Man Detained Near Conservative Judge Kavanaugh

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

Latest U.S. News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Christian News

State Department report highlights constitutional violations of religious freedom in Nigeria

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

US State Department publishes annual report on worldwide religious freedom

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

Pakistan Bails Mentally Challenged Christian After 3 Years In Jail

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