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

Breaking World News 2/10/25

Posted on February 10, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

Iranians Protest Against Islamic Rulers (Worthy News Focus)
Spontaneous protests broke out in Iran with people shouting “Death to the Dictator,” “Death to [Supreme Leader] Khamenei the Murderer,” and “Death to the Islamic Republic” around the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to videos shared Sunday and reviewed by Worthy News.

Lebanon’s First Government In 2 Years
Lebanon faced a new political era Sunday after the new prime minister formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.

Kosovo Votes Amid Ethnic Tensions (Worthy News Radio)
The people of Kosovo began voting Sunday in an election that analysts say could mark another milestone in the young country’s history as it may determine its future territorial integrity in an increasingly volatile region. Yet the vote was overshadowed by ethnic tensions between the Albanian majority and minority Serbs.