Weekly News Brief 4/7/25

Featured Stories

US Delivers Advanced Missile Defense Systems to Israel Ahead of Possible Iranian Strike

The U.S. has delivered advanced missile systems to Israel amid a wave of ballistic missile attacks by Houthi terrorists and escalating tensions with Iran, fueling growing fears of a looming military confrontation with Iran.

China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan After Trump Comments (Worthy News Focus)

China staged massive war games near Taiwan Tuesday, just weeks after U.S. President Donald J. Trump declined to commit military support for the territory.

Countdown to Conflict: Missiles Ready, Preemptive Strike Urged, Tensions Escalate

In response to Trump’s bombing threats, Iran has put U.S. troops on alert, urged a preemptive strike on Diego Garcia, and readied underground ballistic missiles as tensions rise with the arrival of a U.S. carrier group and B-52 bombers in the region.

Breaking World News

Russia Hits Ukraine President’s Town; Scores Killed and Inured (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown plunged into mourning Saturday after at least 19 people reportedly died and scores were injured in Russian missile and drone strikes over the weekend.

South Korea’s Top Court Fires Impeached President
Thousands of protesters cheered in Seoul Friday as they watched a broadcast announcing that South Korea’s top court voted unanimously to dismiss the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol.

Hungary To Withdraw From International Court; Netanyahu Visits Country
As the Israeli prime minister visited the nation, Hungary announced Thursday that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

Latest World News Headlines

NATO Mourns 4 US Troops Killed In Lithuania – Apr.3.2025

EU Central Bank Warns Of Global Chaos Ahead Of Trump Tariffs Announcement – Apr.2.2025

B-2 Stealth Bomber Presence Grows at U.S. Base Within Range of Iran, Yemen – Apr.2.2025

Russia Warns US Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Region – Apr.2.2025

Pipeline Fireball In Malaysia Injures Many (Video) – Apr.1.2025

Breaking Israel News

Hamas Fires 10 Rockets Into Israel; Iran Puts Army On Full Alert
Hamas fired 10 rockets into Israel late Sunday, officials said, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pledge “a strong response” and the continuation of “intensified” Israeli military operations in Gaza.

Israel’s Netanyahu Says Strong Army Key To Peace And Survival Jewish Nation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear Friday that a strong army backed by a strong economy was key to the survival of the Jewish nation and peace.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel’s Netanyahu Says Strong Army Key To Peace And Survival Jewish Nation – Apr.4.2025

Trump: ‘Israeli Premier Likely In US Next Week’ – Apr.4.2025

‘Hamas Out!’ Gaza Protests Grow as Terrorist Group Threatens Demonstrators – Apr.3.2025

Israel Strikes Military Targets Across Syria in Bold Warning to Turkey – Apr.3.2025

Israel Expands Gaza Offensive to Crush Terror Networks and Secure Strategic Zones – Apr.2.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Over 50 Countries Seek Tariff Talks With Trump Administration, Officials Say
Trump administration officials said Sunday that over 50 countries have reached out to negotiate after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs rattled markets, fueled recession fears, and disrupted global trade.

U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations
The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast.

US City In Shock Over Killing Of Priest
A community was left in “a state of shock” Saturday as a Catholic priest died in the U.S. state of Kansas after being shot at his church’s rectory, church sources said.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

At Least 16 Dead as Storms Hit from Texas to Ohio – Apr.5.2025

Stocks Lose Trillions As China Imposes Tariffs On US Goods – Apr.5.2025

Pentagon To Review Defense Secretary’s Usage Of Signal Chat App – Apr.4.2025

Trump, Republicans Shrug as Stocks Plummet After Tariffs – Apr.3.2025

Nearly 2 Trillion Erased In Stocks Within Minutes Over Trump Tariffs – Apr.3.2025

US President Trump Announces Tariffs Of Up To 49 Percent – Apr.2.2025

FBI Gagged Hunter Laptop Story as Facebook Suppressed It to Appease Biden Admin, Messages Reveal – Apr.2.2025

Breaking Christian News

Anti-Christian Violence Kills 60 In Nigeria’s Plateau State (Worthy News Investigation)
The death toll of recent attacks against mainly Christian farming communities in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state has risen to over 60 people, Worthy News learned Sunday.

11 Killed in Night Attack on Christian Farming Community in Nigeria
A night raid by suspected Fulani militants in Bokkos County, Nigeria, left 11 Christians dead, including a pregnant woman, her husband, and a 10-year-old girl.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pastor in China Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail – Apr.3.2025

India’s Famed Evangelist Pagadala Found Dead – Apr.2.2025

Indonesia Christians Facing Muslim Opposition – Apr.1.2025

India Christians Fear Execution For Conversion – Apr.1.2025

China: Pastor Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison – Mar.31.2025

Christians Urge Prayers As Quake Hits Indonesia – Mar.30.2025

Uncovered Roman Documents Reveal Direct Evidence of Jesus Christ and the Unyielding Faith of Early Believers – Mar.28.2025

Weekly News Brief 4/2/25

Featured Stories

China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan After Trump Comments (Worthy News Focus)

China staged massive war games near Taiwan Tuesday, just weeks after U.S. President Donald J. Trump declined to commit military support for the territory.

Countdown to Conflict: Missiles Ready, Preemptive Strike Urged, Tensions Escalate

In response to Trump’s bombing threats, Iran has put U.S. troops on alert, urged a preemptive strike on Diego Garcia, and readied underground ballistic missiles as tensions rise with the arrival of a U.S. carrier group and B-52 bombers in the region.

Trump Threatens To Bomb Iran Over Nuclear Weapons Fears

U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Iran Sunday that it will be bombed unless Tehran strikes a deal on its nuclear program.

CIA Knows Whereabouts Of Noah’s Ark And Ark Of Covenant, Documents Show – Mar.29.2025

Uncovered Roman Documents Reveal Direct Evidence of Jesus Christ and the Unyielding Faith of Early Believers – Mar.28.2025

Breaking World News

Pipeline Fireball In Malaysia Injures Many (Video)
At least 145 people were injured, and many rushed to hospitals after a massive fire broke out at a natural gas pipeline near Malaysia’s largest city officials confirmed.

Britain Rushes To Reach US Trade Deal
Britain’s government rushed Monday to reach a last-minute trade agreement with the United States Washington to avoid — or at least mitigate — more tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump.

France’s Le Pen Sentenced To Prison, Banned From Running In Election
France’s fiercely anti-immigration and populist politician Marine Le Pen pledged to fight for her political life after being convicted of embezzlement by a French court and barred from running in the next election in 2027.

Latest World News Headlines

Amnesty Urges Hungary To Arrest Israel’s Netanyahu During Visit – Mar.31.2025

US President Trump ‘Very Angry’ At Russia’s Putin – Mar.30.2025

Pakistan Hindu Killed For Refusing To Convert To Islam; Christians Concerned – Mar.30.2025

France’s Le Pen Faces ‘Political Death’ Over Fraud Allegations – Mar.30.2025

Residents Still Searching For Survivors After Myanmar Quake – Mar.30.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Eliminates Hezbollah, IRGC Quds Force Operative in Beirut Strike
In a joint statement, the IDF, Shin Bet, and Mossad confirmed an overnight airstrike in Beirut killed a Hezbollah and Iranian IRGC Quds Force operative who coordinated with Hamas to carry out an imminent attack on Israeli civilians. This marks Israel’s second strike in Beirut in four days.

Turkish Forces Taking Over Syria Airbase Worrying Israel
Turkey’s military rushed to take over Syria’s Tiyas air base, also known as T4, to deter Israeli strikes in Syria, well-informed Arabic sources confirmed Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

‘Qatargate’ Probe Leads to Netanyahu Aides Arrested, Netanyahu Questioned – Mar.31.2025

Israel Destroys Major Hamas Tunnel in Gaza; Over 50 Terrorists Killed – Mar.31.2025

Netanyahu: Military Pressure on Hamas Is Working as Gaza War Intensifies – Mar.30.2025

Gazan Man Kidnapped, Tortured, and Executed by Hamas in First Known Killing Tied to Anti-Hamas Protests – Mar.30.2025

House Probes U.S. Funding of Groups Opposing Netanyahu – Mar.27.2025

Breaking U.S. News

White House Says Trump’s Tariffs Will Be ‘Perfect Deal’ for U.S.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump and his tariff team are preparing to roll out a “perfect deal” for Americans on Wednesday, when Trump is expected to announce his plans.

Republicans Pad U.S. House Majority With Two Florida Special Election Wins
Republicans padded their slim U.S. House majority Tuesday after winning two Florida special elections to replace a pair of members who resigned their seats.

Border Crossings Reach New Low, Administration Says
Border crossings reached a new low in March, according to the Trump administration.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Musk Sounds Alarm on Surge of Social Security Numbers for Non-Citizens (Video) – Mar.31.2025

Trump Administration Targets Sinaloa Cartel in Latest Actions – Mar.31.2025

Trump Administration Building Massive Deportation Center to Hold 10,000 Migrants – Mar.31.2025

Trump Says ‘Nicer,’ ‘Kinder’ Tariffs Will Generate Federal Revenue – Mar.31.2025

State Department to Assume Control of USAID Programs After Trump Court Win – Mar.30.2025

USDA Paid to Study Queer Farmers, Latinx Masculinity, More on Taxpayer Dime – Mar.30.2025

Trump Calls for Defunding NPR, PBS – Mar.27.2025

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia Christians Facing Muslim Opposition
Devoted Christians in Indonesia say several churches are facing growing opposition in the mainly Muslim nation as local leaders and residents are cracking down on Christian gatherings in at least three regions.

India Christians Fear Execution For Conversion
Christians have appealed for prayers after the chief minister of India’s central state of Madhya Pradesh announced plans to impose the death penalty on those convicted “of forced or fraudulent religious conversions.”

Latest Christian News Headlines

China: Pastor Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison – Mar.31.2025

Christians Urge Prayers As Quake Hits Indonesia – Mar.30.2025

Sudan Detains Dozens Of Christians – Mar.27.2025

Christian Jailed For Blasphemy In Honey Trap Scheme Impacting Many (Worthy News Investigation) – Mar.26.2025

‘Protected By Christ’ Says Pakistan Lawyer After Surviving Assassination Attempt (Worthy News Exclusive) – Mar.25.2025

Pakistan Christian Recovering Of Throat Slitting For ‘Blasphemy’ – Mar.25.2025

Christian Lawyer Tahir Bashir Survives Assassination Attempt In Pakistan – Mar.23.2025

Weekly News Brief 3/25/25

Breaking World News

Russia, Ukraine Agree to U.S. Brokered Black Sea Ceasefire
In a breakthrough following U.S.-led talks in Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine separately agreed to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, marking a tentative step toward peace.

Massive Rise In Dutch Euthanasia Cases Worries Watchdog
The Netherlands has seen a massive rise in euthanasia amid concerns that too many persons with psychiatric illnesses are among those ending their lives.

US, Russia Talk About Maritime Truce As Attacks Continue In Ukraine (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. and Russian delegates wrapped up a day of tense talks on a plan for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, even as a Russian missile strike in Ukraine wounded scores of people.

Latest World News Headlines

Trump to Impose 25% Tariff on Venezuelan Oil Purchasers – Mar.24.2025

Istanbul Mayor Jailed; Wife Pledges Revenge – Mar.23.2025

Pope Leaves Hospital Ahead Of Meeting King Charles – Mar.23.2025

Mass Rallies Against Turkey’s Erdogan Closely Watched In Israel (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.22.2025

London’s Heathrow Airport ‘Fully Operational’ After ‘Apocalyptic’ Fire And Power Outage – Mar.22.2025

U.S. Deploys a Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Trump’s Stern Warning to Iran – Mar.21.2025

Britain, US Decline To Sign AI Accord Over ‘Global Governance’ Worries – Mar.21.2025

Indonesia Passes Controversial Military Legislation – Mar.21.2025

EU Fails On Pledging Billions To Kyiv As Hungary Vetoes Statement – Mar.21.2025

Afghanistan’s Taliban Frees American Prisoner – Mar.21.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel’s Parliament Passes 2025 Budget, Bolstering Netanyahu’s Government Stability
Defying fierce opposition, the coalition pushed the 2025 budget through its final Knesset reading on Tuesday, averting a political crisis and securing a crucial victory for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Failure to pass the budget by the March 31 deadline would have automatically triggered new elections, threatening the government’s survival.

‘Enough is Enough’: Gazans Rise Up, Demand Hamas Terrorists ‘Get Out’
In a rare and courageous act of defiance, Gazan civilians have taken to the streets to protest against Hamas, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip.

Israel Strikes Hamas Trucks, Destroys 100+, Some Used in Oct. 7 Massacre (Video)
The Israel Defense Forces conducted dozens of airstrikes late Sunday and Monday, destroying over 100 Hamas-owned white pick-up trucks in Gaza, some used in the October 7 terror attack and others for transporting weapons.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Kills Senior Hamas Leaders – Mar.23.2025

Israel Expands Operations in Gaza, Key Hamas Terrorist Eliminated – Mar.23.2025

Israel’s Supreme Court Issues Injunction Against Dismissal of Security Chief, Netanyahu Responds – Mar.21.2025

Protests Across Israel As Netanyahu’s Cabinet Unanimously Fires Security Chief – Mar.20.2025

US and Israel Set for High-Level Iran Talks in Washington Next Week – Mar.20.2025

Israel Launches ‘Focused Ground Invasion’ in Central and Southern Gaza – Mar.19.2025

Thousands Protest In Tel Aviv Against Netanyahu – Mar.19.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Hearing Reveals Scope of Biden Administration Censorship Efforts
While Democratic lawmakers and experts said Tuesday that the Biden administration effectively facilitated a crackdown on speech it disliked, they maintained those efforts did not amount to unconstitutional censorship.

Trump Admin Plays Defense After Houthi Strikes Discussed in Leaked Group Chat
President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to a report that top administration officials were messaging about national security matters in a leaked group chat, calling it a “glitch.”

ICE Houston Agents Arrest More than 600 Criminal Noncitizens
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents based in Houston continue to arrest and remove violent criminals illegally in the U.S. In several targeted operations, agents arrested more than 600 criminal foreign nationals, including scores who were previously deported multiple times, confirmed gang members, sex offenders and fugitives.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Republican Lawmakers Eye Fiscal Policy ‘Gimmick’ to Finance Trump Tax Cuts – Mar.25.2025

Pentagon Prepares for ‘Monster’ Challenges with Proposed Golden Dome – Mar.24.2025

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Key Redistricting Case – Mar.24.2025

Major Guatemalan Human Smuggling Operation Busted in Arizona, California – Mar.24.2025

Trump Showcases Next-Generation Stealth Plane – Mar.23.2025

Hegseth Eliminates $580 Million on Wasteful ‘Woke’ Spending – Mar.21.2025

Homan: Judges ‘Aren’t Going to Stop Us From Making This Country Safe Again’ – Mar.20.2025

Breaking Christian News

‘Protected By Christ’ Says Pakistan Lawyer After Surviving Assassination Attempt (Worthy News Exclusive)
A prominent Pakistani Christian lawyer who survived an assassination attempt in Pakistan’s Punjab province told Worthy News on Tuesday that Christ protected him.

Pakistan Christian Recovering Of Throat Slitting For ‘Blasphemy’
A young Christian worker is in critical condition after he was reportedly attacked at his factory in Pakistan’s Punjab province for alleged “blasphemy against Islam.”

Christian Lawyer Tahir Bashir Survives Assassination Attempt In Pakistan

A Christian human rights lawyer who successfully defended several Christians detained for “blasphemy” against Islam says he survived an assassination attempt Sunday in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Worthy News learned.

Latest Christian News Headlines

China Detains Bishop Amid Crackdown On Unregistered Groups – Mar.21.2025

Christian Inmates In Pakistan Upset Over Jail Church Closure – Mar.20.2025

U.S. Committee Demands Sanctions Against Nigeria for Christian Persecution – Mar.19.2025

Hindu Nationalists Launch Coordinated Attacks on Three Churches – Mar.18.2025

India Christians Rally Against Anti-Conversion Law At Huge Protest – Mar.17.2025

Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India – Mar.14.2025

UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran – Mar.13.2025

Weekly News Brief 3/18/25

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

Weekly News Brief 3/10/25

Breaking World News

Iran, China, Russia Moving Warships In Mideast Worrying Israel
Preparations were underway Monday for the Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies to hold military drills off the coast of Iran, adding to anxiety in Israel.

Mark Carney To Be Canada’s Premier As Tensions Rise Witn US
Mark Carney, a former central banker who oversaw financial turmoil in North America and Britain, prepared Monday to become the next prime minister of a nation that he says faces the “greatest crisis of our lifetimes.”

Russia Gaining Ground In Kursk As Ukraine’s Forces Lack CIA Intelligence
U.S. intelligence-starved Ukrainian forces suffered another setback Sunday as Russian troops walked inside a natural gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine’s military and Russian sources said.

Latest World News Headlines

UN Facing New Era As US Rejects 2030 Agenda Including Climate Rules – Mar.9.2025

US To Withdraw Troops From Germany To Hungary; Orbán Confirms Strategic Deal – Mar.9.2025

More Than 1,000 Killed In Syria, Including Christians, Within Two Days – Mar.9.2025

Trump Urges Russia To Stop Pounding Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks; Death Toll Rising – Mar.8.2025

Trump: ‘We’re Down to the Final Moments with Iran’ (Video) – Mar.7.2025

Scores Killed In Clashes Between Syria’s New Rulers And Pro-Assad Forces – Mar.7.2025

EU Unveils Defense Package Amid Trump Threats; Hungary Not Backing Ukraine (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.7.2025

Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions – Mar.6.2025

Trump Walks Back Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Another Month – Mar.6.2025

China Claims It’s Ready for War with U.S. – Mar.6.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Cutting Off Power To Gaza
Israel said Sunday it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza as part of broader U.S.-backed attempts to force Hamas to release all hostages.

Israeli Military Drone Fires At ‘Hezbollah Terrorists’ In Lebanon; Gaza Also Hit
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drone fired at a funeral attended by “Hezbollah terrorists” in Kafr Kila, southern Lebanon, and shot several suspects who approached Israeli forces, Israeli and Lebanese sources say.

Israel Welcomes Russian Military Bases In Syria (Worthy News Investigation)
Israel is pleased that Moscow wants to maintain its Russian military bases in Syria, and Jerusalem asked Washington to allow Russia to keep these facilities, Worthy News learned Friday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Trump Administration Engages in Direct Negotiations with Hamas to Secure Release of Hostages – Mar.6.2025

US and Israel Hold Joint Advanced Aerial Drills Signals Warning to Iran – Mar.6.2025

Trump Issues Final Warning to Hamas to Free Hostages or ‘It Is Over For You’ – Mar.5.2025

U.S. Military Leaders Urge Trump To Help Israel ‘Finish the Job’ Against Iranian Axis – Mar.5.2025

Arab Leaders Agree On $53 Billion Rebuilding Of Gaza To Counter Trump – Mar.4.2025

‘Gates of Hell Will Open’ Against Hamas If Hostages Are Not Released (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.3.2025

Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead – Mar.3.2025

Breaking U.S. News

US Utilizes AI to Revoke Visas of Foreign Nationals Sympathetic to Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. State Department has launched an AI-driven ‘Catch and Revoke’ program to revoke the visas of foreign nationals, including students, identified as supporters of Hamas or other terrorist organizations, Axios reported.

Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance.

Trump Says Most Goods From Mexico Will Be Exempt From Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump Administration Suspends Deportations Using Military Aircraft Due to High Costs – Mar.6.2025

Trump’s Plans for Balanced Budget at ‘Odds with Fiscal Reality’ – Mar.5.2025

Canada Urges US To End ‘Dumb Trade War’ – Mar.5.2025

Supreme Court Sides With Lower Court on Foreign Aid Spending – Mar.5.2025

President Trump Declares ‘The Golden Age of America Has Only Just Begun’ (Worthy In-Depth) – Mar.5.2025

Trump ‘Just Getting Started’ as He Talks Border, DOGE, Tariffs, More – Mar.4.2025

Trump Promises Tariff Revenue, Fair Trade and More Jobs – Mar.4.2025

Breaking Christian News

Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise
A Catholic priest has been killed in Nigeria’s northwest by suspected Islamic criminals, also known as “bandits”, Christians confirmed Thursday.

70 Christians Beheaded In DRC; Hungary Helps Families
Hungary says it is rushing aid to families of 70 Christians who were beheaded by Islamist fighters in a Protestant church in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urges the world “not to ignore” the massacre.

Christian Slaves Freed In Pakistan
A Christian family held as modern-day enslaved people by a Muslim brick kiln owner in Pakistan has been rescued, Christians involved in the case told Worthy News Tuesday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Hungary Urging Mideast Christians To Remain In Homeland – Mar.4.2025

India: 10 Christians Arrested On Charges of Illegal Conversions – Mar.3.2025

Uganda: Muslims Stab Evangelist in Attack – Feb.27.2025

Nigeria: Pastor Shot, Church Members Kidnapped – Feb.26.2025

India Church Attack Injures Dozens – Feb.26.2025

Thailand Detains Dozens Of Montagnard Christian Refugees – Feb.26.2025

Elderly Dutch Christian Woman Sentenced For Destroying 300 ‘Idols’ – Feb.25.2025

Weekly News Brief 3/3/25

Breaking World News

Ukrainians Longing For Peace Amid New Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized amid mounting concerns about his health, managed to urge prayers for peace in Ukraine, where many long for an end to the war amid ongoing clashes.

Ukraine’s President Ready For Minerals Deal With US Despite Disastrous Talks (Worthy News Focus)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he still hopes for “constructive” talks with the United States after his made-for-tv verbal clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and signaled his readiness to sign a $500 billion minerals deal with Washington.

Historic Security Summit in London Without US; Canada, Norway, Turkey Also Join
The main European Union countries and NATO military allies Canada, Norway, and Turkey will attend a historic security summit in London on Sunday without the United States amid mounting transatlantic tensions.

Latest World News Headlines

Ukrainians Feeling Humiliated After Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.2.2025

Germany Charges Islamic Extremist Murder, Netherlands Mourning – Mar.1.2025

China Flexes Muscles In Indo-Pacific Region – Mar.1.2025

Britain Warmly Welcomes Ukraine’s Zelenskyy After Washington ‘Disaster’ – Mar.1.2025

Hungary and Slovakia Threaten to Derail EU Summit on Ukraine (Worthy News Investigation) – Mar.1.2025

11 Killed In China’s River Crash, Several Missing – Mar.1.2025

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Not Apologizing For Verbal Clash With U.S. President – Mar.1.2025

Several European Leaders Shell-Shocked But Orbán Pleased After Zelenskyy-Trump Standoff – Feb.28.2025

US President Trump Calls Ukrainian Leader Zelenskyy ‘Disrespectful’ – Feb.28.2025

Romania: Criminal Investigation Against Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate – Feb.28.2025

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Breaking Israel News

Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
At least one person has been killed in a stabbing attack at a bus station in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa before the suspected attacker was shot dead, authorities said Monday.

Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists, Halts All Aid to Gaza
As the ceasefire teeters on the verge of collapse, the Israeli government is poised to approve the extension of legislation allowing the mobilization of 400,000 reservists. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister has ordered the halt of all aid and supplies to the Gaza Strip, signaling the region’s impending descent into war.

Palestinian President Upholds ‘Pay To Slay’ Policy Despite Promises to U.S. (Video)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he remains committed to payments to families of prisoners convicted of terror against Israel or to loved ones of those who died while carrying out acts of terrorism.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Seeks To Maintain Russian Military Bases in Syria to Counter Turkey’s Influence – Mar.2.2025

U.S. Greenlights Fast-Track Delivery of $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel – Mar.1.2025

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Proposal for Ramadan and Passover; Hamas Rejects Terms for Hostage Deal Extension – Mar.1.2025

Rubio: More Nations Seeking To Join US-Brokered Abraham Accords – Feb.28.2025

Israel-Hamas Negotiations Begin as Truce Threatens to Unravel – Feb.28.2025

October 7 Report Finds Major Intelligence Lapses Resulted in Tragic Massacre (Worthy News In-Depth) – Feb.27.2025

Netanyahu Orders Cairo Mission to Further Hostage Negotiations – Feb.27.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Stocks Tumble as Trump Moves Ahead with Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump sent stocks on a deep slide Monday afternoon after announcing that tariffs against two of the nation’s top trading partners would go into effect Tuesday because there was “no room left” for negotiations with America’s neighbors.

Trump Announces $100 Billion Investment from Top Semiconductor Manufacturer
A week after Apple’s $500 billion record U.S. investment announcement, President Donald Trump announced Monday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest at least $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years as well.

Pentagon Mobilizes 3,000 Troops as Trump Declares ‘Invasion of U.S. Over’
Illegal border crossings into the U.S. hit a 25-year low in February, as the Pentagon prepares to deploy 3,000 troops to reinforce border security along the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President Trump’s mission to secure it. “The invasion of our country is over,” Trump declared in a Truth Social post on Saturday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Stocks Higher After Trump-Zelenskyy Clash – Feb.28.2025

Influencers Tates Arrive In US Despite Rape And Trafficking Charges In Romania (Worthy News Investigation) – Feb.28.2025

Trump Admin Doubles Down On Cuts to USAID With Plan for 90% Reduction – Feb.27.2025

Mexico Extradites 29 Cartel Members to US for Prosecution – Feb.27.2025

SCOTUS Pauses Judge’s Order Requiring $2 Billion in Foreign Aid to Be Paid Out – Feb.27.2025

Decline Christianity Has Ended In US, Report Finds – Feb.26.2025

White House Prepares for ‘Maximum Elimination’ of Federal Workers Allowed by Law – Feb.26.2025

Breaking Christian News

Uganda: Muslims Stab Evangelist in Attack
Muslims in eastern Uganda attacked and stabbed an evangelist who, along with his team, had converted a Muslim widow to Christianity during an open-air preaching session on February 15, according to Morning Star News.

Nigeria: Pastor Shot, Church Members Kidnapped
A Nigerian pastor was recovering from his injuries Wednesday after gunmen shot him and severed his fingers while abducting six worshipers from a Pentecostal church in Nigeria’s southern Delta state, his wife and other sources said.

India Church Attack Injures Dozens
 Posted on: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Some 50 Christians were attacked during a Sunday service in western India, the latest in a series of attacks targeting churches in the mainly Hindu nation, Worthy News learned Wednesday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Thailand Detains Dozens Of Montagnard Christian Refugees – Feb.26.2025

Elderly Dutch Christian Woman Sentenced For Destroying 300 ‘Idols’ – Feb.25.2025

International Court Asked To Condemn Nicaragua Over Jailing Pastors – Feb.24.2025

Baptists Want US To Defund Planned Parenthood Over Abortions – Feb.23.2025

70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC – Feb.20.2025

Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church – Feb.19.2025

Family Asks Pakistan To Free Tortured Christian From Jail – Feb.18.2025

Weekly News Brief 1/16/25

Breaking World News

Russia Launches Missiles Drones At Ukraine
Russia launched missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities on Wednesday, one day after Kyiv claimed it carried out its most significant aerial attack of the war on Russian army factories and energy hubs hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the frontline.

Ukraine Launches Largest Aerial Strike on Russian Territory to Date
In its biggest aerial strike against Russia to date, Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory overnight on Tuesday, Reuters reports.

Pakistan: Violent Islamist Gang Traps Innocent People Into Blasphemy Charges, Human Rights Lawyers Say
An Islamist gang in Pakistan has targeted and trapped more than 450 people, including Christians, into being wrongfully charged with blasphemy, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia, Iran To Ink Partnership On Military Cooperation, Trade And Energy – January 14, 2025

NATO Chief: ‘Ukraine Not Strong Enough For Peace Talks With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus) – January 14, 2025

China’s Invasion Barges Signal Potential Invasion of Taiwan – January 14, 2025

Europe Must Tackle Antisemitism as Jews Leave in Thousands, Leader Warns – January 14, 2025

Hungary’s Jews Mourn Star Ágnes Keleti, Olympian and Holocaust Survivor – January 13, 2025

Jewish Community Targeted In Protests Over Egypt Youth’s Death In Italy – January 13, 2025

Islamists Seek To Topple’ Egypt’s Sisi After Ousting Syrian Leader (Worthy News Investigation) – January 12, 2025

Yemen Rocked By Deadly Gas Blast After Houthis Attack US Warship, Tel Aviv – January 12, 2025

Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover 3,600-Year-Old Tombs and Artifacts Near Luxor – January 10, 2025

Iranian General: ‘Ouster Assad Major Defeat For Iran’ (Worthy News In-Depth) – January 9, 2025

Breaking Israel News

Negotatiators From Israel, Hamas Reach Ceasefire
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, officials said on Wednesday, in the hope of ending the 15-month-war that has killed thousands.

Biden Praises Ceasefire Deal Between Hamas And Israel
After 15 long months of bloodshed in Gaza sparked by the Hamas massacre of 1,200 people in Israel, a hostage and ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was reached Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden said.

Iran Accuses Israel of Placing Explosives in Iranian Centrifuge
Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad ZarMif, has accused Israel of planting explosives in Iranian centrifuge equipment, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Stories on 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation – January 14, 2025

Israel’s FireDome Wildfire Defense System May Offer Hope For California – January 14, 2025

Hamas Rebuilding Despite Israeli Attacks (Worthy News Analyse) – January 14, 2025

Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Nearing – January 13, 2025

Palestine Group Launches Global Hunt For Israeli Soldiers (Worthy News Investigation) – January 12, 2025

Israel Advances In-House Weapons Production With Two Major Deals – January 9, 2025

Ancient Mosaic Floor with Deuteronomy Bible Verse Uncovered in Southern Israel – January 9, 2025

Breaking U.S. News

Both Sides Raise Concern of Weaponized Justice Department at Bondi Hearing
Accusations of weaponizing the U.S. Department of Justice were hurled by Republicans and Democrats during the confirmation hearing of Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi Wednesday.

Rubio: U.S. Foreign Policy Must Serve National Interests
Safety, strength and prosperity will be the key objectives of the U.S. Department of State under the second Trump administration, Secretary of State nominee Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said during his confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Republicans Introduce Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which President-elect Donald Trump has said he will sign.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Over 1,000 Inmates Battle LA Wildfires, Earning Pathways to Firefighting Jobs – January 14, 2025

FBI, DHS Warn of Likely Terrorist Attacks – January 14, 2025

House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Students from Women’s Sports – January 14, 2025

Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Allow Concealed Carry Across US States – January 13, 2025

Zuckerberg Criticizes Biden’s Social Media Censorship Policy, Ends Fact-Checking Program – January 13, 2025

Supreme Court to Consider Reinstating Preventative Care Insurance Coverage Requirements – January 13, 2025

Death Toll Rising In California Fires – January 12, 2025

Breaking Christian News

Africa: Most Deadliest Region for Christians
Africa remains the deadliest region for Christians, with Nigeria ranking as the country where a Christian is most likely to be killed for his or her faith, according to a new report by the Global Christian Relief (GCR) charity and advocacy group.

YouVersion Bible App Saw Nearly 800,000 Installations on First Sunday of 2025
The hugely popular YouVersion Bible App was installed nearly 800,000 times on January 5 this year alone, the Christian Post reports. Launched in 2008 by the US-based Life.Church ministry, YouVersion is available in 2,100 languages and has been installed on 850 million devices worldwide.

Colombia: Christian Leaders and Family Killed in “Premeditated, Targeted Assassinations”
Two protestant Christian church leaders and three Christian family members were recently assassinated in two premeditated incidents in Colombia, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Two Kidnapped Church Pastors Released Amid Ongoing Violence – January 14, 2025

India: Christian Couple Released on Bail Amid Surge in Persecution – January 14, 2025

India: Christian Woman Stripped and Brutalized by Hindu Nationalists on Boxing Day – January 13, 2025

Dozens Of Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Christmas Season Attacks (Worthy News Focus) – January 13, 2025

US Churches Broken In Fires Keep Faith Amid Flames (Worthy News Focus) – January 12, 2025

India Christians Reeling From Attacks (Worthy News Focus) – January 10, 2025

Nigeria: Christians Warned to Remain on High Alert as Fulani Militias Continue Murderous Rampage in Plateau state – January 10, 2025

Your Weekly News Brief: 7/17/2024

Breaking World News

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

Netherlands Cries At 10th Anniversary Of MH17 Disaster; 298 Killed

Grieving families recited the names and ages Wednesday of all 298 passengers and crew killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago in one of the worst terror attacks in civil aviation history.

Islamic State Ramps Up Attacks in Syria and Iraq in Apparent Effort to “Reconstitute”

In seeking to “reconstitute,” the Islamic State jihadist terror organization has intensified its attacks in Syria and Iraq to the extent that these war-torn Muslim-majority countries may see twice as many IS attacks this year as they suffered last year, the US Central Command warned Wednesday.

Trump Ready To Act “Immediately” As Peace Broker In Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)

Hungary’s prime minister says if elected in November, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump is ready to act “immediately” as a peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Latest World News Headlines

Kenya Anti-Government Clashes Escalate – July 16, 2024

French Government Resigns Ahead Of Olympics – July 16, 2024

Italy Grants “Instant” Residency to 33 Indian Migrants Rescued from “Slave-Like” Working Conditions – July 16, 2024

Russia Threatens Attacks Against Europe After Assassination Attempt On Trump (Worthy News Analysis) – July 15, 2024

Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Iraq Threaten Saudi Arabia – July 15, 2024

Dutch Monument Honors Assassinated Reporter – July 15, 2024

96% of Jews Across Europe Have Experienced Antisemitism, Survey Finds – July 15, 2024

US Attacks Houthi Targets In Yemen – July 14, 2024

China and Russia Conduct Naval Drills Shortly After NATO Accusations – July 14, 2024

Ukraine Hitting Russia After Deadly Strikes (Worthy News Radio) – July 13, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Artifacts They Say Prove Israelites’ arrival in the Promised Land

Archaeologists excavating in central Israel have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, which they believe provide evidence that the Biblical story recounting the arrival of the Israelites in the Promised Land following their Exodus from Egypt is true.

France: Nearly 40% of French Jews Are Now Considering Immigration to Israel, “60,000 People Could Arrive in Israel Tomorrow Morning”

Nearly 40% of French Jews are considering immigration to Israel after a far-left, pro-Hamas party won the most seats in France’s recent elections, Israel’s Committee for Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs has been told.

Netanyahu To Meet Biden Amid Concerns Over Israel’s Future (Worthy News Focus)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as Israel prepares for a possible all-out war with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and faces ongoing military challenges in Gaza to crush Hamas and threats from other nations.

Latest Israel News Headlines

International Court of Justice to Deliver Opinion on Israeli Policies in “Occupied Palestinian Territory” – July 16, 2024

Israel Electric Company Launches Drill to Prepare for Power Outages in War With Hezbollah – July 16, 2024

Israel ‘Ready and Preparing for Next Stage’ As War Looming Against Hezbollah – July 15, 2024

Palestinian Authority Official Accuses Hamas of Hiding Among Gaza Civilians in War Against Israel – July 15, 2024

Israel Hits Syria, Killing 1 Soldier After Syrian Drones Approach Eilat – July 14, 2024

’90 Killed’ As Israeli Strike Targets Hamas Leadership (Worthy News In-depth) – July 13, 2024

US Sending Half Of Promises Bombs To Israel (Worthy News Focus) – July 11, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

‘Total Failure:’ Oversight Committee Subpoenas Head of Secret Service

U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Wednesday he is subpoenaing the head of the Secret Service, the latest step in the ongoing investigation and scrutiny of the agency after the near assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday.

U.S. President Biden Cancels Event Due To COVID Amid Talks Of Stepping Aside

The frail 81-year-old U.S. President Joe Biden slowly left Las Vegas after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and earlier saying he would drop his reelection bid if doctors found he had a medical condition.

President Biden Plans to Propose Term Limits and Ethics Code for Supreme Court, Report

President Joe Biden plans to propose major reforms to the US Supreme Court, including term limits and an ethics code, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the plans.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

National Debt Surpasses $34.9 Trillion for First Time in History – July 17, 2024

Secret Service Faces Tough Questions After Trump Assassination Attempt – July 16, 2024

23 Republican AGs Call on Senate to Pass SAVE Act – July 16, 2024

Injured But Defiant Trump At Convention After Assassination Attempt (Worthy News Focus) – July 16, 2024

Trump Picks Ohio’s J.D. Vance For Vice President – July 15, 2024

Independent Presidential Candidate Kennedy to Receive Secret Service Protection – July 15, 2024

Classified Documents Case Against Trump Thrown Out by Judge – July 15, 2024

Breaking Christian News

11 Christians Of US Group Still Jailed In Nicaragua After Evangelism
There was concern Wednesday about the plight of 11 Christian leaders sentenced to 12 or 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $880 million. Several sources said they have also been barred from contacting their families and lawyers.

Pakistan: Young Christian Father Shot Dead in His Home by Enraged Islamic Neighbors, “Our Lives Do Not Matter”
A young Catholic father of four was murdered by his Islamist neighbors in Lahore, Pakistan last week after he objected to their harassment of Christians in the area, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians by Islamic Terrorists Continues, “The Government’s Failure to Punish Perpetrators Has Strengthened the Militants”
The slaughter of Nigerian Christians by Islamic terrorists continues unabated and, on July 7, three more Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Plateau state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. More Christians are killed in Nigeria each year than everywhere else in the world combined.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Teenage Christian Girl Held Captive by Islamic Terrorists – July 15, 2024

Vietnam: 11 Christians Imprisoned for Their Faith Have Disappeared – July 15, 2024

China: CCP Is Discussing Further Restrictions on Religious Freedom – July 11, 2024

China Jails Evangelist; Preacher Plans Appeal (Worthy News Mission Watch) – July 11, 2024

Pakistan: Islamist Abducts 14-Year-Old Christian Girl and Forces Her Into Marriage, “May God Have Mercy on Us and Save Our Child!” – July 11, 2024

DRC: Islamic State Murdered 639 Christians in First Half of 2024, “The People of God Are Resilient But the Violence Can Be Overwhelming” – July 10, 2024

India Hindus Kill Woman For Becoming Christian – July 10, 2024

Weekly News Brief 7/4/24

Breaking World News

OSCE Calls Artificial Intelligence Security Risk and Condemns ‘Russian Aggression’ (Worthy News In-depth)
Legislators of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) expressed concern Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be used by terrorist groups and condemned “Russian aggression” in Ukraine.

Russia, China Deepen Security Ties (Worthy News In-depth)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping deepened their security ties Wednesday, with both leaders praising their Eurasian alliance as a force to challenge Western influence.

Britain’s Conservatives Prepare For Defeat In Elections (Worthy News Focus)
Britain’s parliamentary elections were underway, and the Conservative Party was expected to be defeated by Keir Starmer’s center-left Labour Party.

Latest World News Headlines

China Expanding Spy Operations in Cuba Near US Coast – July 3, 2024

Anti-Migration Cabinet In Netherlands Inaugurated After Slavery Anniversary – July 3, 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán In Kyiv; Hungary Took Over EU Presidency (Worthy News In-depth) – July 2, 2024

India: More Than 100 Killed In Stampede At Hindu Event – July 2, 2024

Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean – July 2, 2024

US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level – July 2, 2024

Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation) – July 2, 2024

Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio) – July 1, 2024

UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus) – July 1, 2024

Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town (Worthy News Radio) – July 1, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Majority of Israelis Identify as “Rightwing” Following Oct. 7 Massacre, Poll
A new poll taken in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack shows that traditional leftwing support for the Palestinians has declined significantly, with a substantial majority of Israelis now identifying as right-wing on the issue.

Hezbollah Fires Over 200 Rockets To Israel; Injuries Reported
Lebanon-based Hezbollah says it fired over 200 rockets and 20 drones on Israel’s North, both in the Galilee and the Golan area, on Thursday in one of its most intense recent attacks.

White House Highlights Biden-Netanyahu Iran Dispute as Proof of President’s Mental Fitness
White House aides cited President Joe Biden’s sharp exchanges with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to Iran’s recent attack on Israel as proof of his mental fitness and effective leadership according to the New York Times. President Biden’s mental fitness has faced scrutiny since the June 27 presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, where critics questioned Biden’s mental sharpness.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hezbollah Launches 100 Rockets At Israel After ‘Assassination’ Of Commander – July 3, 2024

Israeli Officials Increasingly Concerned About New War Front Against Houthis in Yemen – July 3, 2024

Netanyahu Claims Hamas Near Defeat; US Warns of Potential Gaza Power Vacuum – July 2, 2024

‘US Withholding Weapons To Israel Despite Hezbollah Threats’ – July 1, 2024

US, EU, and Arab Mediators Warn Hezbollah: “You Are Not Strong Enough to Take On Israel in Full War” – July 1, 2024

Hezbollah Weapons At Beirut Airport Despite Evacuation Plans – July 1, 2024

Turkey Refuses Refueling Israel’s National Carrier After Emergency Landing – June 30, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

Reports: Mayorkas’ Parole Programs Enable Violent Crimes to be Committed Against Americans
A wave of violent crime has befallen Americans nationwide connected to parole programs created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, according to several reports.

Biden’s Title IX Rewrite Threatened by New Legal Landscape
President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after a few key court rulings.

Iowa Supreme Court Allows Ban on Abortion at Six-Weeks
Iowa’s Supreme Court ruled last week that the state can implement its new “heartbeat law” which bans abortion at six weeks gestation is constitutional and may take effect. The law had been temporarily blocked following a legal challenge by abortion provider Planned Parenthood.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Congressional Report Details Biden Administration Admitted More Than 5 Million Illegal Immigrants – July 3, 2024

Democrats’ Concern About Biden’s White House Bid Grows – July 3, 2024

US Paying Moderna $176 Million For Bird Flu Jab – July 3, 2024

Federal Agencies Take Hit to Rulemaking Power – July 2, 2024

Fentanyl, Weapons, Other Drug Seizures at Northern Border Setting Records – July 2, 2024

Antisemitism Concerns on the Rise in America – July 2, 2024

Supreme Court: President Has ‘Absolute Immunity’ When Performing Some Duties – July 1, 2024

Breaking Christian News

USCIRF Recommends Special Watch Status for Sri Lanka
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Jun. 27 issued a report recommending that the US State Department designate Sri Lanka as a Special Watch List country in 2023 and 2024, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced to Death for Alleged Anti-Islam TikTok Post
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Punjab Province, Pakistan for sharing allegedly hateful content against Muslims on TikTok, The Hindu reports.

Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder 8 Christians, Including Two Children
Suspected Fulani terrorists in Nigeria’s Plateau state murdered eight Christians, including two children, in attacks on three villages in the last week of June, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. 

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Abducted Pastor and His Wife Threatened With Execution by Islamic Terrorists Unless Demands Are Met – July 3, 2024

Presbyterian Church (USA) Votes to Divest from Israel Bonds, Denounces Christian Zionism – July 3, 2024

Laos: Pastor and Five Other Christians Imprisoned Following Arrest During Prayer Meeting – July 2, 2024

Uganda: Evangelist Lynched After Leading Muslims to Christ – July 2, 2024

Iran: Christian Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Proselytization – July 1, 2024

Kidnapped Nigerian Pastor And Wife Facing Death (Worthy News Mission Watch) – June 28, 2024

India: Hindu Relatives Hack Christian Woman to Death For Her Faith – June 27, 2024

Weekly News Brief: 6/26/24

Breaking World News

International Court Indicts Top Russia Officials

The International Court of Justice (ICC) has indicted Russia’s former defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov, chief of the staff of the Russian Armed Forces, for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

WikiLeaks’ Assange Pleading Guilty For Espionage
Julian Assange, the founder of the secrets-leaking website WikiLeaks, was freed by a court on the U.S. Pacific island territory of Saipan on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law in a deal that will see him return home to Australia.

Several Killed As Crowd Storms Kenya Parliament
Kenya’s president condemned the deadly storming of parliament on Tuesday, the most direct assault on the government in decades, and said it was “a national security threat.”

Latest World News Headlines

EU Membership Talks With War-torn Ukraine – June 25, 2024

Africa Has Seen a Massive Surge in Islamic Jihadist Terrorism Since 2008, Top US General says – June 25, 2024

Wikileaks Says Jailed Founder Assange Left Britain After Striking Plea Deal With US – June 25, 2024

Dozens Killed In China Flooding – June 25, 2024

Hungary Fumes Over EU’s Use Of Russian Assets To Buy Weapons For Ukraine – June 25, 2024

Iran Enhances Underground Nuclear ‘Bunker’, Heightening Fears of Accelerated Weapons Development – June 24, 2024

Hungary Under US, EU Pressure Over LGTBQ+ Policies – June 24, 2024

Russia’s Dagestan Region Mourning As 19 Are Killed at Churches, Synagogues (Worthy News Radio) – June 24, 2024

Drone, Missile Strikes Kill Numerous People In Russia and Ukraine (Worthy News Radio) – June 23, 2024

15 Police Killed, 12 Injured In Shooting At Russian Synagogues and Churches (Worthy News In-Depth) – June 23, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Israel Court: ‘Ultra-Orthodox Must Serve In Army’ (Worthy News Focus)
In a historic move, Israel’s High Court of Justice has decided that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the army, prompting government anger but praise from the opposition.

Gallant Tells US: “Time Is Running Out” to Prevent Iran From Obtaining a Nuclear Bomb
Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has told US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that “time is running out” to stop Iran, the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism, from obtaining a nuclear bomb, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Wife of Israeli PM Accuses Israeli Army Chiefs Of ‘Coup’ Against Her Husband, Sources Say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, has accused military chiefs of “attempting to carry out a coup against her husband,” Israeli sources say.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hezbollah Is Using Beirut Civilian Airport to Store Iran-Made Weapons For Use Against Israel – June 25, 2024

U.S. Military Chief Doubts Ability to Support Israel in Conflict with Hezbollah – June 24, 2024

Netanyahu: Intense Rafah Military Operation Against Hamas Nearing End, Shifts Focus to Hezbollah – June 24, 2024

Armenia Officially Recognizes State of Palestine, Reprimanded by Israel – June 24, 2024

Thousands of Iran-Backed Fighters Ready to Join Hezbollah in All-Out War Against Israel – June 24, 2024

Netanyahu Points to ‘Dramatic Drop’ in U.S. Arms Deliveries – June 23, 2024

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Positioned in Mediterranean Sea Amid Tensions with Lebanon – June 23, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

Feds Can’t Find Foreign Nationals Released Into US As Terrorism Threats Heightened
Nine months after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General expressed alarm that under the Biden administration, DHS agencies couldn’t locate where illegal foreign nationals were after they released them into the U.S., ongoing problems persist and terrorism threats are heightened.

Louisiana: Families File Suit to Challenge Law Requiring the Ten Commandments to be Displayed in K-College Classrooms
Several families, including clergy, are suing the state of Louisiana over a new law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in an “easy-to-read, poster-sized” format in all public classrooms from kindergarten to colleges, Reuters reports.

Supreme Court Sides With Biden Administration Over Online Free Speech
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court decided in a landmark case that the Biden administration may pressure social media companies to restrict content it considers harmful, including topics related to COVID-19 and election security, in order to censor speech on the internet.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US House Passes Bill to End Persecution of Falun Gong in China, Targets Forced Organ Harvesting – June 26, 2024

Judge Keeps Trump Under Partial Gag Order Ahead of Sentencing – June 25, 2024

Federal Judges Block Biden’s Plan to End Student Loan Repayments – June 25, 2024

Trump Encourages Christians to Vote, Supports Displaying Ten Commandments in Schools – June 24, 2024

Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity Looms Large – June 24, 2024

Trump Calls for Drug Tests Before First Presidential Debate – June 24, 2024

Supreme Court Will Hear Tennessee Gender-Affirming Care Ban Case – June 24, 2024

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan: Court grants Bail to 52 Islamists Accused of Lynching Elderly Christian, “There’s Very Little Hope for Justice for the Victim”
Following reported pressure from a powerful hardline Islamic group, a court in Punjab Province, Pakistan last week granted bail to 52 Islamists accused of lynching 74-year-old Nazeer Masih Gill in Sargodha on May 25 over false blasphemy accusations, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Laos Detains Devoted Christian Villagers (Worthy News In-depth)
There was concern Tuesday about the plight of a Lao church leader and five other Christians who were detained in central Laos amid a crackdown on Christian worship in the openly communist Asian nation, representatives told Worthy News.

India: Rajasthan State Considering Implementation of Anti-Conversion Law
Lawmakers in India’s Rajasthan state are considering approving the type of anti-conversion law that has led to the intense persecution of Christians and other non-Hindus in Indian states that already have such legislation.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Iran: Five Christian Converts Sentenced to Prison Terms on Unspecified Charges, “Conversion From Islam to Christianity is Illegal in Iran” – June 25, 2024

Christians In Kyrgyzstan Fear More Hostilities Despite Law Rejection (Worthy News Focus) – June 24, 2024

Fire Hits Nigeria’s Christ Embassy Megachurch After Controversies – June 24, 2024

Christian Sports Ministry to distribute 200,000 Bibles – June 24, 2024

Iraq Forcing Christian Woman To Convert To Islam – June 22, 2024

Mob Kills Man In Pakistan For Koran ‘Desecration’ – June 21, 2024

Bodies Found Of Murdered Christian Passengers In Nigeria – June 20, 2024