Breaking World News

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

24th Victim Of Indonesia Volcanic Eruption Dies After Struggle

The death toll from the volcanic eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Marapi that caught dozens of climbers by surprise this month has risen to 24 after a teenage girl, who became a symbol of determination and hope, lost her life.

Turkey President Accuses Israel Of “Massacre” At Trip In Hungary

Turkey’s president wrapped up his visit to Hungary with a warning to Israel to end its “ongoing massacre” in Gaza, while not mentioning the Hamas atrocities in the Jewish nation that killed 1,200 people.

China Rolling Out Thought Control Weapons In ‘Brain Warfare’

Communist-run China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is rolling out brain-influencing weapons and advanced psychological warfare in “a major shift in military strategy,” according to a new report obtained by Worthy News.

Latest World News Headlines

Suriname’s Ex-President Bouterse Jailed For 15 Murders – December 20, 2023

Death Toll Rising In China’s Quake – December 20, 2023

North Korea Launches Nuclear-Capable Missile Amid Calls For Asia-Style NATO – December 20, 2023

Iran Accused at UN of Illegal Missile and Drone Transfers, and High-Level Uranium Enrichment – December 19, 2023

Jordan Welcomes Re-Election of Egyptian President As Both Nations Face War – December 19, 2023

Pentagon Announces 10 Nation Coalition to Counter Houthi Attacks on Strategic Corridor in Red Sea – December 19, 2023

Pentagon Urged to Provide Taiwan with ‘MacGyver’ Style Advanced Weapons Amid Chinese Threats – December 18, 2023

Pope Says Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples – December 18, 2023

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Disrupting Global Trade, Oil and Natural Gas Prices Surge – December 18, 2023

Serbia’s President Claims Victory In Elections Amid Reported Irregularities – December 18, 2023

Breaking Israel News

US: Over 50% of Young Adults Believe Israel Should Be Erased, Poll Finds

A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows that, since the Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel by Hamas, over 50% of American young adults believe Israel should be erased and the land it is on given to Hamas and the Palestinians, Israel365 News report.

Israel Says Ground Operation in Northern Gaza is Nearing End, Underground Terror City Discovered

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are reportedly close to completing their ground offensive in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, having significantly dismantled the presence of Hamas battalions in the region, according to IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari.

Israel Close To War With Hezbollah In Lebanon

Israel came closer Wednesday to an all-out war with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group, which it views as a terrorist organization backed by Iran, as hostilities escalated.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Evangelical IDF Soldier Falls Defending Israel Against Hamas in Gaza – December 19, 2023

Syria: Israeli Missile Strikes Near Damascus – December 18, 2023

Pope Condemns ‘Israel Attack’ On Gaza; Army Confirms Incident Church That Kills Two – December 18, 2023

Israel Uncovers Largest Hamas Tunnel In Gaza, So Far – December 18, 2023

Israel Attacked After Pledge To Strike Hezbollah – December 17, 2023

Three Israeli Hostages Killed Mistakenly By Israel Army – December 16, 2023

Netanyahu: ‘Israel Continues War Till Victory’ Despite Global Concerns – December 14, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Illegal Immigrants Crossing the Border Surges Over Past 48 Hours

Over the past 48 hours, authorities have encountered close to 27,000 immigrants trying to illegally cross into the United States from Mexico, the Washington Examiner reported. To put this in perspective, the number of crossings observed in the past two days is equivalent to the total typically seen over an entire month during the Obama and Trump administrations.

America Sees 337% Increase In Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct.7, Report Shows

A major US antisemitism watchdog, the Anti-Defamation League has recorded a 337% increase in antisemitic incidents in America since the Oct.7 attack on Israel by the ISIS-like Hamas Palestinian jihadist group from Gaza, Israel365 News reports.

US Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Provided Over $358.7 Million in Goods and Services Last Year

A new report shows that US pro-life pregnancy centers provided an estimated massive $358,725,517 million in goods and services last year to help financially vulnerable women continue their pregnancies instead of having an abortion, the Washington Times reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Colorado Supreme Court Decision Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Presidential Ballot, Paving Way for Supreme Court Appeal – December 19, 2023

Tennessee: Baby Swept Out of His Home in Deadly Tornado Found Unharmed in a Tree, “Pretty Much a Miracle” – December 19, 2023

Texas Governor Signs Law Challenging Biden Immigration Policies, Empowering State Law Enforcement – December 19, 2023

CBP Suspending Railroad Crossings at Two Key International Ports of Entry in Texas – December 18, 2023

Illinois: AG Agrees to Permanent Block on Law Which Targeted Pregnancy Centers, “Huge Win” for Pro-Life Groups – December 18, 2023

Security Questions Raised After Car Plows Into President Biden’s Motorcade – December 18, 2023

Indiana: Christian Parents Petition SCOTUS After State Removes Their Trans-Identified Child – December 18, 2023

Breaking Christian News

More Than 80% of US Christians Favor a Two-State Solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Poll Shows

A new poll by Lifeway Research shows that four out of five US Christians support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in which a new state of Palestine is created alongside Israel, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Israel and West Bank Christmas Celebrations Canceled Amid Gaza War

As the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues unabated, Church leaders and city councils in Israel and the West Bank have decided to call off large-scale public Christmas celebrations and not to decorate public spaces with Christmas trees, the Jerusalem Post reports. The decision affects Bethlehem, Jesus’ birthplace (now controlled by the West Bank Palestinian Authority), Nazareth in northern Israel, where Jesus grew up, and Jerusalem, where He was crucified and rose again.

Syria: Aleppo Christian Community Has Dramatically Decreased Since Civil War

As Syrians struggle to cope with the devastating consequences of a catastrophic civil war, the number of Christians in the previously formidable Syrian city of Aleppo has now decreased from around 250,000 to just 50,000, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Prison Ministry Will Deliver Gifts and Gospel Message to 65,000 Prisoners Worldwide This Christmas – December 19, 2023

YouVersion Bible App Has Been Downloaded Over 700 Million Times – December 19, 2023

Indonesia: Elderly Christian Man Serving Second Prison Term for Blasphemy Against Islam – December 18, 2023

Burkina Faso: Islamic Jihadists Attack, Murder Terrorize Christians – December 14, 2023

Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism Video – December 14, 2023

New York: Small Church Raises Millions for Local Food Program Ministry – December 14, 2023

US: Prison Fellowship Ministry Hosts Groundbreaking Summit of Philanthropic Leaders to “Unlock the Potential of Those Affected by Incarceration” – December 14, 2023

News from this Week 6/22/22

Breaking World News

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

Russia FM in Iran for talks on boosting cooperation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Iran on Wednesday for talks on boosting trade and energy cooperation as the two countries grapple with Western economic sanctions.

Jordan, Saudi Arabia support efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran

Jordan and Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that they support international efforts aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Egypt, Lebanon and Syria sign gas import agreement

Lebanon, Syria and Egypt signed an agreement on Tuesday to transfer 650 million cubic meters of gas per year from Egypt to Lebanon through Syria.

Latest World News Headlines

Egypt, Lebanon and Syria sign gas import agreement – June 22, 2022

Ukraine bans primary opposition party, seizing all its assets and money – June 22, 2022

PM: Sri Lanka Unable To Buy Oil As Economy Has ‘Collapsed’ – June 22, 2022

Afghanistan Quake Kills Nearly 1,000 – June 22, 2022

Hungary Opens Route For Ukraine Food Amid Starvation Fears – June 22, 2022

Hamas, Syria to restore ties after 10-year dispute – June 21, 2022

IAEA report says Iran stepping up uranium enrichment at underground Fordo site – June 21, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Court upholds Arkansas law allowing state to reject business that boycotts Israel

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit upheld an Arkansas law that requires state contractors to pledge they are not boycotting Israel or to give state entitles a 20% discount if they don’t agree with the pledge.

Israel keeping US out of loop on alleged covert attacks in Iran

Israel is keeping the US in the dark as it steps up alleged covert operations against Iran’s nuclear program, according to a report Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Officials unveil ‘Israeli Guard’ riot police unit to handle internal unrest – June 21, 2022

Netanyahu has week to find majority, prevent Israeli elections – June 21, 2022

World Vision employee found guilty of diverting funds to Hamas – June 20, 2022

Gantz: Israel building regional air defense alliance under US – June 20, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Defying Senate GOP, House Republicans won’t back gun bill

House Republicans have vowed to oppose the bipartisan gun control bill that was sanctioned by Senate GOP leaders who lined up the needed support for it to pass in the upper chamber as soon as Thursday.

California Poised To Ban Police From Arresting Prostitutes

The California state legislature sent a bill to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that would prohibit police from arresting individuals suspected of prostitution Monday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Yellowstone Flooding Rebuild Could Take Years, Cost Billions – June 21, 2022

Supreme Court overturns ban preventing religious schools from receiving state funding – June 21, 2022

Texas Could Vote to Secede From U.S. in 2023 as GOP Pushes for Referendum – June 20, 2022

Texas GOP rejects 2020 election and contends Biden was ‘not legitimately elected’ – June 20, 2022

Poll: Significantly fewer Americans believe in God now than five years ago – June 20, 2022

Tens of Thousands Flee San Francisco As Liberal Leaders Struggle With Crime and Homelessness – June 20, 2022

Pro-Abortion Group Plans Terror Attacks In US – June 20, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Ancient Christian relics found under historic church in Iraq

Six ancient Christian stone reliquaries and several manuscripts in Syriac and Aramaic languages have been discovered under a historic church in Mosul, Iraq, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Sudan: Christian leaders arrested for singing worship songs

Two Christian leaders in Omdurman, Sudan were arrested last week for singing worship songs during their church service, the Christian Post (CP) reports. While the situation for Sudanese Christians somewhat improved following the 2019 ousting of Islamic dictator Omar al-Bashir, it has worsened again since the subsequent Islamic military coup of 2021.

India: Hindu nationalist police severely beat up pastor

Hindu nationalist police officers in India’s Uttar Pradesh state severely beat up a pastor after arresting him for singing a hymn on the roof of his home during a family devotional in April, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US Prison Ministry celebrates over 250 baptisms in Denver jail – June 21, 2022

Christian content censored on popular workplace app – June 20, 2022

Gunmen Attack Nigeria Church Killing 3 And Kidnapping 36 – June 20, 2022

Islamic State Attacks Christians In Mozambique, Killing Eight – June 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Army Questioned As Islamic Militants Kill Dozens Of Christians (Worthy News Investigation) – June 19, 2022

French Guiana Pastor Killed, Church Torched – June 17, 2022