Weekly News Brief 7/30/25

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Arab Nations Join Unprecedented Call for Hamas to Disarm, Cede Gaza Rule in Push for Two-State Solution

In a groundbreaking shift that could reshape the future of the Middle East, several Arab nations–including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt–joined Western allies Tuesday in calling for Hamas to disarm and relinquish its control over the Gaza Strip. The joint declaration, signed by 17 countries along with the European Union and the Arab League, marks a historic rebuke of the terror group by regional powers that have previously maintained more cautious stances.

Breaking World News

Strongest Recorded Earthquake In Russia Triggers Tsunami Warnings In US, Japan, Chile, Ecuador, Solomon Islands, and Russia

One of the strongest earthquakes ever measured struck off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday local time, triggering tsunami warnings on the entire U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, southern Alaska, and British Columbia, as well as parts of Japan, Chile, Ecuador, and the Solomon Islands.

Fukushima Fuel Debris Removal Delayed Until at Least 2037

The timeline for dismantling Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has suffered a major setback, as the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) announced Tuesday that full-scale removal of melted nuclear fuel debris will be delayed until at least 2037—several years later than initially planned.

Trump Says Russia Must Halt Fighting ‘In 10 Days’ After 22 Are Killed In Ukraine

U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he would give Russia 10 more days “from today” to reach a truce with Ukraine, after scores of people were reported killed and injured overnight in massive Russian air strikes on numerous Ukrainian cities and villages.

Breaking Israel News

Israel Warns Hamas: Accept Ceasefire or Face Annexation of Gaza Border Areas

Israel has delivered a stark warning to Hamas through international mediators: agree to the current ceasefire and hostage release proposal within days, or face the annexation of territory surrounding Gaza’s perimeter. The warning, reported by Channel 13, comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top advisors met to assess the stalled negotiations and evaluate next steps amid growing impatience in Jerusalem.

Britain To Recognize Palestinian State If Israel Continues Gaza War

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that Britain would formally recognize a Palestinian state by September, if Israel does not stop its war against Hamas in Gaza in a move that was due to anger Israeli politicians.

Huckabee Slams UN, NYT, and Hamas Over Gaza Aid “Chaos”

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Sunday sharply criticized the United Nations, The New York Times, and Hamas for what he called a “complete balagan”–the Hebrew word for chaos–regarding the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza. In a post on X, Huckabee accused the three of spreading propaganda that derailed ceasefire efforts, discredited legitimate aid operations, and ultimately prolonged the suffering of hostages and civilians.

Breaking U.S. News

U.S. Economy Surges 3% in Q2, Defying Wall Street Expectations

The U.S. economy surged past forecasts in the second quarter of 2025, growing at a robust 3% annualized rate, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The figure marks the strongest performance since Q3 2024, when GDP rose 3.1%, and significantly exceeds Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 2.5%.

Obama Administration Scrutiny Intensifies With Call For New Clinton Investigation

President Donald Trump’s allies are doubling down on investigations into members of the Obama administration, with two Republican lawmakers calling for a deeper investigation into former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s “email controversy.”

Jailed Maxwell Appeals Conviction For Sex Trafficking Citing Epstein Deal

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite and convicted sex trafficker linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn her conviction, arguing that she was protected under a non-prosecution deal Epstein reached with federal prosecutors more than a decade ago.

Breaking Christian News

Kidnappers Kill 35 Hostages In Nigeria Despite Receiving Ransoms

Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people they abducted from a village in the country’s northwestern Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release, officials said Tuesday.

Interfaith Couple Found Murdered in Pakistan, Igniting Debate

The bodies of a young interfaith couple were discovered in southeastern Pakistan after Muslim family members protested against the marriage of the Muslim woman to a Christian, sources told Worthy News on Tuesday.

Weekly News Brief 2/17/25

Breaking World News

Munich Security Conference Mourns 2 Killed In Attack
Germany’s annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) plunged into mourning Sunday as news emerged that two people were killed in a car-ramming attack on a labor union protest in nearby Munich, which also injured nearly 40 people.

18 Killed In Stampede At India’s New Delhi Train Station
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday he was “distressed by the stampede” at a train station in India’s capital of New Delhi that killed at least 18 people, including 14 women.

Hungary’s Orbán Warns Of End EU And Expects Peace In Ukraine Soon (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s powerful prime minister has warned that the European Union will collapse by 2029 unless it reinvents itself and said he expects a “permanent” peace solution for wartorn Ukraine within six months “or even earlier.”

Latest World News Headlines

Ukraine Calls For Europe Army Ahead Of Putin-Trump Talks In Saudi Arabia – February 15, 2025

Alice in Orbánland: Germany’s AfD Leader Visits Hungary Amid Controversy – February 15, 2025

Dozens Injured As ‘Islamic Extremist’ Drives Car In German Crowd (Worthy News Focus) – February 14, 2025

Pope Condemns Trump’s Migration Policies – February 13, 2025

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Collides with Merchant Ship in Mediterranean Sea – February 13, 2025

EU Concerned Over Role US In Ukraine War – February 13, 2025

US: AI Limitations Could Lead To Global Censorship – February 13, 2025

META CEO Zuckerberg Faced ‘Death In Pakistan’; Christians Not Surprised (Worthy News Focus) – February 13, 2025

Jailed American Flies Home From Russia – February 13, 2025

US: ‘Return To Pre-2014 Ukraine Borders ‘Unrealistic’ As Trump Speaks With Putin – February 12, 2025

Breaking Israel News

Arab Nations Seek Rebuilding Gaza In 5 Years
Arab countries will unveil a plan to reconstruct Gaza within three to five years without displacing the Palestinian population and without Hamas control over the territory, sources said Sunday.

Saudi Arabia To Host Summit On Trump’s Gaza Plan
Saudi Arabia will host an Arab summit to offer an alternative to American President Donald J. Trump’s U.S. ‘takeover’ plan for the Gaza Strip, several sources confirmed Saturday.

Three Hostages Released by Hamas in Gaza
Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by Israel and most of its allies, has released three hostages, including Alexander Troufanov, Argentine-Israeli Yair Horn, and American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, officials say.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel to Maintain a ‘Buffer Zone’ In Syria – February 13, 2025

Israel May Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites in 2025, Report Says – February 13, 2025

Iran Accused of Smuggling Cash to Hezbollah through Beirut Civilian Flights – February 13, 2025

Jordan To Host 2,000 Sick Children From Gaza, King Says – February 12, 2025

Netanyahu Warns War Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Returned by Saturday – February 11, 2025

Rubio Calls Hamas ‘Evil,’ Urges Leaders to Step Up with Gaza Plan – February 11, 2025

Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families – February 11, 2025

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Dismisses Federal Employees on Probationary Status
President Donald Trump dismissed federal workers who have been on the job for less than a year as the president continues to reshape the federal workforce during his second term.

$100 Million in COVID-Era Unemployment Fraud Targeted by Republicans
Legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Justice more time to track down and punish pandemic-era unemployment insurance (UI) fraud is on its way to the U.S. House floor

US Energy Department Rushing To Bring Back Nuclear Energy Specialists
The U.S. Energy Department is rushing to bring back nuclear energy specialists after abruptly terminating hundreds of jobs as part of a broader government overhaul, several American sources say.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump’s Border Csar Condemns Pope’s Migration Views – February 14, 2025

Elon Musk Calls For Deletion of Some Federal Agencies (Video) – February 14, 2025

President Trump Signs Memo to Study Reciprocal Tariffs on Trade Partners – February 13, 2025

Judge Clears Path for Trump to Buy Out 75,000 Federal Employees – February 13, 2025

Confirmed: RFK Jr. to Focus on Chronic Disease, Healthcare Costs as HHS Head – February 13, 2025

US Central Bank Boss Against Digital Currency – February 13, 2025

FBI Finds Thousands of JFK Files Post-Trump Order; Task Force Head Suggests Two Shooters (Video) – February 12, 2025

Breaking Christian News

Ai Backed Global ‘Pentecost’ Event Mobilizes Church
Preparations are underway for what organizers view as the world’s most expansive global church gathering since the Biblical Pentecost when people from many nations heard the Gospel.

Body of Slain Christian Doctor Discovered in Pakistan
The body of a young missing Christian medical doctor who was “murdered” in southeastern Pakistan amid rising Islamic extremism has been found, Christians confirmed Sunday.

Pakistani Pastor Shot By Two Assailants (Worthy News Investigation)
A Presbyterian church pastor was recovering from his injuries Friday after being shot in Pakistan’s Punjab province, church sources told Worthy News.

Latest Christian News Headlines

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

Ai Boosts Bible Translation: Fewer Than 900 Languages Left, Completion Expected by 2025 – February 11, 2025

Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds – February 11, 2025

Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria – February 11, 2025

Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport – February 11, 2025

Nepal Detains 17 U.S. Citizens on Charges of Proselytization – February 11, 2025

Weekly News Brief: 5/8/24

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

AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID Vaccine After Controversy


AstraZeneca is withdrawing its controversial coronavirus vaccine, which it claims saved millions of lives but has come under criticism over cases of severe blood clotting.

Clashes In Amsterdam As Anti-Israel Protests Spread

Clashes broke out in the heart of Amsterdam Wednesday as riot police used force against pro-Palestine protesters who tried to join those already occupying a site of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

Saudi Arabia Cracks Down Anti-Israel Social Media Activity

While currently still an official enemy of Israel, Saudi Arabia has been arresting Saudis who took to social media to express solidarity with Hamas and incitement against the Jewish state, i24 News reports.

Latest World News Headlines

China’s President In Hungary After Turbulent Talks – May 8, 2024

Putin Sworn In As President Despite War and Nuclear Concerns – May 7, 2024

Mob Storms Prayer Service In Indonesia – May 7, 2024

Russia to Conduct Nuclear Weapons Drill in Response to Western “Threats” – May 7, 2024

Ukraine: ‘Russian Plot Uncovered To Assassinate Ukrainian President’ – May 7, 2024

Dutch Police End Pro-Palestine Protests At Amsterdam University In Clashes; 125 Arrests – May 7, 2024

Macron Reiterates: France May Send Troops to Ukraine, “Russia Cannot Win in Ukraine” – May 6, 2024

China’s Xi Visits Europe As Washington Fears Divisions Among Western Allies – May 6, 2024

Hungary Sees ‘March of the Living’ Amid Rising Antisemitism – May 6, 2024

Netherlands Moment of Silence Without Antisemitic Incidents Amid Prayers – May 5, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Biden Warns of Suspending Weapon Transfers to Israel if IDF Advances into Rafah

The Biden Administration confirmed it had paused a significant bomb shipment to Israel, concerned about its potential use in a ground operation in Rafah. President Joe Biden has stated that his administration will not support or provide offensive weapons to Israel if it launches an attack against Hamas in Rafah.

Pro-Palestine Crowds In Netherlands Occupy Amsterdam, Utrecht University Sites

Pro-Palestine protesters, many covering their faces and shouting antisemitic slogans, returned to the streets of Amsterdam, where they occupied a site of a major university and further threatened Jewish students and others.

Campaign Group Mourns Death Israeli Murdered By Hamas

A group campaigning for the release of hostages held by Hamas said Tuesday that Lior Rudaeff, who was thought to be in Gaza captivity, was murdered on October 7, and his body taken to Gaza.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hamas Confirms US-Canadian Hostage and Other Captive Killed – May 7, 2024

Scientific Study Shows Biblical Jerusalem Was a Major City – May 7, 2024

Israel Strikes Rafah; Invasion Appears Imminent – May 6, 2024

Siren Wails In Israel For Lives Lost in Holocaust At Tense Time For Jewish Nation – May 6, 2024

Israel Starts Evacuating Rafah Citizens Ahead Of Expected Invasion – May 6, 2024

Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera TV, Citing Security Concerns – May 5, 2024

US Delays Military Shipment To Israel As Pressure Mounts – May 5, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

Judge Says Setting Trial Date In Classified Documents Case Would Be ‘Imprudent’

Judge Aileen Cannon said it would be “imprudent” to set another trial date in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case until a number of pre-trial issues could be settled.

GOP Senators Call on Biden to Withdraw Support for Extending WHO Powers

A group of Republican US Senators is “strongly” urging the federal government to reverse its support for proposed amendments to the pandemic-related International Health Regulations (IHR) treaty on the grounds these amendments would undermine America’s sovereignty to declare and manage its own health emergencies, CBN News reports. The proposals will be considered by the World Health Assembly being held in Geneva, Switzerland between 27 May – 1 June 2024.

Trump Receives Welcome News Despite Stormy Trial

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump received some welcome legal news on a day that media seemed obsessed with adult film actress Stormy Daniels, a key figure in a criminal case against him.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Federal Government to Boost Funds for Security at Places of Worship – May 6, 2024

America Worst Affected Amid Global Rise in Cyber Attacks – May 6, 2024

NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks and ‘Death to America!’ Pamphlets – May 5, 2024

April’s Fury: The Month Witnessed 300 Tornadoes, Ranking as the Second Highest in History – May 5, 2024

Arizona: Hobbs Signs Abortion Repeal Bill Into Law – May 3, 2024

US: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on College Campus Antisemitism – May 2, 2024

Report: DHS Used Over 50 Airports Worldwide to Fly Illegal Foreign Nationals Into US – May 2, 2024

Breaking Christian News

UK: Islamist Found Guilty of Attempting to Murder Iranian Christian Convert and Murdering Elderly Briton
An Islamist asylum seeker in the United Kingdom has been found guilty of attempting to kill his Iranian housemate for converting to Christianity and for murdering an elderly man he did not know on the street in Hartlepool, northern England, Christian Daily reports.

Nigeria: Fulani Murder Six Christians in Kaduna State
There has been an uptick in attacks on Christians in Nigeria by Fulani jihadist herdsmen, and on May 5, six people were boldly slaughtered in their homes during a raid on a predominantly Christian village in Kaduna state, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

UMC Votes to Abolish Rule That Homosexuality Is “Incompatible” with Christian Teaching
America’s United Methodist Church General Conference last week voted to remove from its Book of Discipline rulebook a clause asserting that homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching,” the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Killing of Christians Continues, 28 Murdered in Benue State – May 7, 2024

Pakistan: Police Refuse to Help Christians Driven Off Their land, “We Have Lost Everything” – May 6, 2024

Iran: Christian Re-Arrested, Detained for His Faith – May 6, 2024

Millions Mark Orthodox Easter In Shadow Of Wars, Persecution – May 5, 2024

Indonesia Police Probe Pastor For Blasphemy – May 4, 2024

Iranian Christians ‘Mourning Persecuted Firouzi’ – May 3, 2024

Egypt Christian Homes, Businesses Torched Ahead Of Orthodox Easter – May 3, 2024

News from this Week 4/5/23

Breaking World News

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

One Killed, Dozens Injured In Dutch Train Crash

A double-decker train carrying about 50 passengers derailed in the southern Netherlands early Tuesday, killing one person and injuring 30 others, in what officials called “a black day for the Dutch railway.”

Finland Joins NATO, Doubling Alliance Border With Russia

Finland became the 31st member of the Western NATO military alliance Tuesday in a historic move that Russia had tried to prevent.

NATO Condemns Detention US Journalist While Lawyers Appeal (Worthy News Radio)

Lawyers for a U.S. journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges have appealed against the decision to hold him in pre-trial detention. The detention of Evan Gershkovich has raised Western concerns, including from the NATO military alliance.

Latest World News Headlines

Senior ISIS commander killed by American-led drone strike in Syria – April 4, 2023

Officials: US Providing Ukraine $2.6 Billion in Military Aid – April 4, 2023

Former President of Kosovo goes on trial at the International Court of Justice for war crimes – April 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Egypt move toward rehabilitating Syrian dictator Assad in “victory for Russia and Iran” – April 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Six Other OPEC+ Members Announce Surprise New Oil Production Cuts – April 4, 2023

US seeks to keep Yemen-bound ammunition seized from Iran – April 4, 2023

Japan Not Supporting Price Cap On Russian Oil – April 4, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Has Stepped Up Attacks on Iranian, Hezbollah Targets in Syria

On April 2, 2023, Israel reportedly attacked several targets in Syria’s Homs province associated with the Syrian army and Iran-backed militias. Syrian state media reported that five military personnel were injured in the attack.

After airstrikes, Syria warns Israel not to drag region toward ‘total escalation’

Syria’s foreign ministry on Tuesday warned that Israel risked dragging the region toward “total escalation” after another overnight airstrike near Damascus attributed to the Jewish state.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel launches fresh strikes on Damascus area, Syrian state media reports – April 4, 2023

Jordan king says Muslims have ‘duty to deter Israeli escalation’ in Jerusalem – April 4, 2023

Mystery drone downed by IDF in Israeli airspace was sent by Iran – April 4, 2023

Tens of thousands protest against judicial overhaul: ‘Negotiations? We won’t move until the danger passes’ – April 2, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Charges

The grim-faced former U.S. President Donald J. Trump pleaded “not guilty” Tuesday to 34 charges related to an investigation into a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

US Manufacturing Reaches New Low

U.S. manufacturing reached its lowest point since the start of the pandemic, according to a report released just as President Joe Biden embarked on a tour of U.S. factories to tout his promise to boost the industry.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump In New York To Face Arrest Tuesday – April 4, 2023

Florida Senate oks 6-week abortion ban – April 4, 2023

China land-buying push targets U.S. agriculture, farm acreage – April 2, 2023

Deadly tornadoes produce catastrophic damage across Midwest, South, Mid-Atlantic – April 2, 2023

Op-Ed: Biden Budget Proposal Could put U.S. National Debt at $43.6 Trillion by 2033 – March 30, 2023

Ex-President Trump “Indicted” For Hush Money Prompting Outrage – March 30, 2023

Fewer than 40% of Americans consider God to be important than money, poll finds – March 30, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Christians slaughtered in Benue state attacks

More than 60 Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Benue state in the last month, as the years-long slaughter of Nigerian Christians by radicalized Fulani herdsmen and Islamic jihadists continues unabated and with impunity.

186 churches file suit against United Methodist Church for not allowing disaffiliation over LGBT issues

The United Methodist Church is being sued by 186 of its congregations in Georgia after it put a “pause” on allowing anymore churches to disaffiliate over an ongoing strenuous debate within the denomination on LGBT issues, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Scotland: Church leaders say proposed conversion therapy ban could criminalize Christians who teach that homosexual behavior is sinful

A group of twenty Scottish church leaders have written to Scotland’s Minister for Equality expressing their alarm that a proposed government ban on “conversion practices” could result in the criminalization of Christians who teach anyone, including their own children, that the practice of homosexuality is sinful, Christian Today reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Thailand: Asylum-seeking Chinese congregation taken into police custody following expiry of visas – April 4, 2023

US must stand with India’s persecuted Christians, says former Ambassador- at-Large for International Religious Freedom – March 31, 2023

UK: Evangelical Alliance expects increased membership as congregations split from Church of England over LGBT stance – March 30, 2023

Uganda: Pastor murdered by Islamist relatives for refusing to denounce Christ, “We need prayers” – March 30, 2023

India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace” – March 28, 2023

Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime – March 28, 2023

News from this Week 3/10/23

Breaking World News

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

Power Restored At Ukraine Nuclear Site After Deadly Strikes

Power has been restored to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest after massive Russian strikes killed at least nine people, authorities said Thursday.

Another mass shooting in Germany, seven dead

A gunman opened fire in a Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Germany’s northern city of Hamburg late Thursday, killing at least seven people, authorities said.

Russia Unleashes Devastating Assault Across Ukraine: ‘Massive Attack’

Russian forces carried out a “massive missile attack” on key Ukrainian targets overnight, according to Ukraine’s top soldier.

Latest World News Headlines

UK: Lawmakers reject legislation that would allow silent prayer within abortion clinic buffer zones – March 9, 2023

Georgia’s Capital Rocked By Riots Over Foreign Agents’ Law (Worthy News Radio) – March 9, 2023

Hungary’s President Urges Women To Have Faith-Based Families – March 9, 2023

NATO: ‘Russia Could Capture Ukraine’s Bakhmut In Days’ – March 8, 2023

China “most consequential threat” to U.S. national security, top intelligence official says – March 8, 2023

Russia Detains Christians Opposing War – March 8, 2023

Hungary Delegates In Sweden Amid Concerns About NATO Expansion (Worthy News Radio) – March 7, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu: ‘Horrible nuclear war’ will break out, if Iran isn’t stopped

A “horrible nuclear war” will break out if the world does not stop Tehran from obtaining atomic weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his first ever address to the Iranian people on Thursday night.

Traffic Blocked, Thousands Protest as ‘Day of Resistance’ Underway in Israel

The protest movement against the government’s judicial reform plan is waging a “day of resistance against the dictatorship” on Thursday, blocking roads and even maritime routes.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Saudi Arabia Offers Peace To Israel In Exchange For Nuclear Energy – March 9, 2023

US backs Israel’s ‘legitimate right’ to fight terror following Jenin operation – March 8, 2023

All Signs Point to Imminent Israeli Attack on Iran – March 8, 2023

Israel must recognize online marriages conducted via Utah, Supreme Court rules – March 8, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US House Votes To Declassify COVID Origins; Biden Pressured (Video)

American President Joe Biden came under pressure Friday after the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to force the White House to declassify the origins of COVID-19.

New York to pay Christian agency $250,000 in lawsuit settlement over LGBT child placements

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has agreed to pay a Christian adoption agency $250,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit filed after the state tried to force the agency to place children with same-sex couples or unmarried heterosexual couples in violation of its faith ethics, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

FBI director says China could use TikTok to control data on millions of Americans – March 8, 2023

Federal court says pro life pregnancy centers should not have to hire pro choice employees – March 8, 2023

Diverse faith groups file amicus briefs supporting evangelical postal worker in SCOTUS religious accommodations case – March 8, 2023

Feds extorted social media to censor by threatening lucrative ‘hidden subsidy’: AGs lawsuit – March 8, 2023

Two Kidnapped Americans Killed In Mexico – March 7, 2023

SCOTUS declines to hear case involving atheists’ offense at police prayer vigil – March 7, 2023

Parents alarmed by satanist after-school clubs forming across U.S. – March 6, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nicaragua: Thousands flock to Somotillo to hear the Gospel and encounter God

Thousands of people gathered in a small town in western Nicaragua Saturday to hear the Gospel preached by US evangelists from Shake The Nations Ministries (STNM) to have a life-changing encounter with Jesus, GOD TV reports.

A further 41 Texas churches leave UMC over LGBTQ stance

A further 41 conservative congregations in Texas have now left The United Methodist Church amid ongoing disagreement over the Bible’s teaching on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay and trans clergy, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

England: Large Anglican church to stop payments to Diocese in split over LGBT blessing ceremonies – March 8, 2023

Nigeria: Church of Christ in Nations pastor and two sons killed by Islamist militants – March 7, 2023

India: Hindu nationalists vandalize Gideon Bible stall at fair, accuse Christians of entrapment – March 7, 2023

Just 4% of US adults now hold worldview based on Bible, report shows – March 7, 2023

Pastor Aiding Ukraine Town After Massacre – March 6, 2023

Most US churches will continue online services along with in-person gatherings post COVID, study shows – March 6, 2023

News from this Week 2/2/23

Breaking World News

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

Turkey’s push into Iraq risks deeper conflict

Looming over the deserted village of Sararo in northern Iraq, three Turkish military outposts break the skyline, part of an incursion that forced the residents to flee last year after days of shelling.

Iran, Russia to integrate banking systems to bypass Western sanctions

Iran and Russia signed an agreement Sunday to integrate their banking systems to help them skirt Western sanctions.

US accuses Russia of non-compliance with major nuclear arms control treaty

Amid already heightened tensions between the United States and Russia over US military assistance to Ukraine, the US State Department on Tuesday accused Moscow of canceling talks and failing to allow nuclear inspections in compliance with New START, the only nuclear arms control treaty remaining between the two countries, i24NEWS reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Finland Delays Joining NATO at This Time – February 1, 2023

‘Warning sign’: Iran’s military reportedly sending warships to Brazil, Panama Canal in challenge to US – February 1, 2023

Executions Nearly Double In Saudi Arabia – February 1, 2023

Hungary Condemns Ukraine’s ‘Crackdown’ On Ethnic Hungarians – January 31, 2023

90th Anniversary Of Hitler’s Rise To Power Raises Questions About Future (Worthy News Analysis) – January 31, 2023

Russia may end nuclear arms control treaty with US, official says – January 31, 2023

Pakistan Mosque Bomb Blast Kills Over 60 – January 30, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel targeting Iranian arms flow to Ukraine, Netanyahu tells CNN

Israel is targeting the production of Iranian weapons that could be sent to Russia for use against Ukraine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN in an interview aired on Wednesday.

Israel Ready To Mediate Peace In Ukraine

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday he would consider serving as a peace mediator between Russia and Ukraine if asked and said only a military threat would deter Iran from having nuclear weapons.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Iran threatens Israel over drone attack on weapons facility – January 31, 2023

In 3rd attack in hours, aircraft said to strike Iranian truck on Syria-Iraq border – January 30, 2023

Mossad behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. officials say – January 30, 2023

Major offensive in Judea and Samaria may be necessary in 2023 – January 30, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Iranian Nabbed At U.S. Border on Terror Watch List Arrested

Dozens on the U.S. terror watch list were detained, including 17 in December, at the U.S. southern border with Mexico, officials said Wednesday.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 25 basis points

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 25 basis points, issuing an 0.25% hike in line with earlier expectations in a move that signals a rate slowdown in the Fed’s fight against inflation.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

FBI Searching President Biden’s Beach Home For Classified Documents – February 1, 2023

US Satanists Open Ritual Abortion Clinic (Worthy News Investigation) – February 1, 2023

Minnesota: Gov. Walz signs state law permitting abortion at any stage for any reason – February 1, 2023

US Deadly Icy Storm Traps Millions – February 1, 2023

White House: Health Emergency for COVID Is Out. Health Emergency for Abortion Is In. – January 31, 2023

Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns – January 31, 2023

Facing Drone Strikes, Iran Warns Any U.S. Military Action Means War – January 30, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Christian orphanage director finally acquitted of abduction/forgery charges

The Christian founder of an orphanage in Nigeria’s Kano state has finally been acquitted of abduction and forgery after spending two years in jail pending trial, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Nigeria: Beloved pastor slaughtered by suspected Islamic State terrorists in Adamawa, “he fought a good fight”

Christian communities in Nigeria’s Adamawa state are deeply mourning the loss of Pastor Jerry Hinjari of Christ Nation International, who was murdered by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Thursday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The slaughter of tens of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic terrorists has gone unchecked by the Nigerian government and the international community for many years now.

Sudan: Christian ministry team murdered by suspected Islamic extremist

A church pastor was among a ministry team of four Christians who were murdered by suspected Islamic extremists in Sudan last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Rights groups have reported worsening conditions for Sudanese believers since the 2021 military coup, which overthrew the transitional government installed after brutal dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted in 2019.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Iran: Christians under increased persecution, but church is growing – January 30, 2023

Thousands of Christians worldwide were murdered for their faith last year, new report shows – January 30, 2023

Eritrea: 44 Christians arrested, imprisoned for unknown reasons – January 30, 2023

US Hispanic Protestant church is young, growing, effective in evangelism, study shows – January 26, 2023

United Methodist Church loses more than 1,800 congregations over LGBTQ debate, “not a real schism” – January 26, 2023

Hindus Attack Catholic Church In India; Several Injured – January 24, 2023

Nigeria: 17 more Christians murdered amid ongoing slaughter; “violations are carried out with impunity” – January 24, 2023

News from this Week 12/7/22

Breaking World News

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

Argentina Vice President Sentenced Over Corruption

Argentina faced more upheaval Wednesday after an Argentine federal court found Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner guilty of corruption.

Putin holds council meeting on domestic security following 3 airbase ‘explosions’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called a meeting with his security council to discuss the country’s domestic defenses after three airbases saw “explosions” this week.

‘Army May Intervene In Brazil’

Brazil’s military could still intervene to prevent leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from becoming the next president, well-informed sources suggested Tuesday.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia: Putin signs law banning all LGBT expression in public life – December 6, 2022

Indonesia Bans Extramarital Sex – December 6, 2022

Ukraine: Civilians without electricity in deep winter as Russia continues strikes on infrastructure – December 6, 2022

Iran may be able to build ‘crude’ nukes within six months – December 5, 2022

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Erupts, 2,000 Flee – December 5, 2022

Iran Abandons Morality Police After Protests; Christians Still Uncertain (Worthy News In-Depth) – December 5, 2022

Nigeria: ‘Weapons For Ukraine Reach Islamist Terrorists’ (Worthy News Investigation) – December 5, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Gantz orders IDF to prepare for escalation in light of new government

Defense Minister Benny Gantz ordered the IDF to prepare for the possibility of an escalation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in light of ongoing security tensions and the entry of the new government, the defense minister revealed in an interview with Ynet on Tuesday.

IAF, French air force hold joint strike drills over Israel’s skies

Israeli and French aircraft held a joint aerial exercise this week over Israel’s skies that simulated airstrikes and combating aerial threats, the Israeli Air Force said Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Saudi Arabia wants to normalize ties with Israel – December 6, 2022

Bahraini FM: Palestinian statehood bedrock of Abraham Accords success – December 5, 2022

IDF readiness for war compromised by West Bank tension – December 5, 2022

Hamas fires at Israeli jets as air force hits terror group following rocket attack – December 4, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Real ID Deadline Pushed Back Again

The Real ID deadline has been pushed back yet again. The Department of Homeland Security deadline for enforcement will shift back another 24 months, from May 2023 to May 2025, the agency said Monday. After that date, federal agencies like the TSA will no longer accept driver’s licenses and other forms of identification that do not meet federal standards.

US Trade Deficit Widens in October on Weak Exports

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in October as slowing global demand and a strong dollar weighed on exports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Supreme Court grapples with Christian business owner’s objection to Colorado’s pro-LGBTQ law – December 5, 2022

White House dismisses Hunter Biden laptop ‘Twitter files’ as ‘distraction’ – December 5, 2022

White House opposes repealing military vaccine mandate through NDAA – December 5, 2022

Pentagon urged to build advanced defenses against growing cruise, hypersonic missile threats to U.S. – December 5, 2022

Trump Reacts To Hunter Biden ‘Twitter Files’: This ‘Allows For The Termination Of All Rules, Regulations, And Articles, Even … In The Constitution’ – December 4, 2022

Republicans push to end military vaccine mandate through annual defense bill – December 4, 2022

Bombshell Twitter files suggest censorship driven by politics and connections, not facts – December 3, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Algeria: Government is persecuting the Church, which continues to grow

While Algeria’s government has now shut down all but a tiny handful of churches in the country, Algerian church leaders say the persecution is causing an increase in the number of new Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. 

Afghanistan: Christians trying to flee the country to escape intense persecution

The US-based aid organization Release International (RI) has reported that Christians in Afghanistan are trying to escape their home country as the ruling Taliban advance a regime of violence against them and other religious minorities, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Call to prayer for missionary pilot and volunteers imprisoned by Mozambique government

A call to prayer has been sent out for the release of an American Christian missionary pilot and two South African volunteers who have been jailed in Mozambique for a month since being arrested by government officials on suspicion of insurgents in the ongoing civil war, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

California Supreme Court says church cannot be forced to pay over $200,000 in COVID-19 fines – December 5, 2022

Nigeria: Christian couple and daughter hacked to death by suspected Fulani jihadists in Benue state – December 5, 2022

Nigeria: 48 Christians abducted in two attacks on buses, “please mobilize prayer for our brethren” – December 5, 2022

Jailed Church Leader Facing India Trial – December 2, 2022

China Closes House Church And School – December 2, 2022

Egypt Allows More Churches Amid Persecution – December 2, 2022

Cambridge University Dean defends sermon claiming Jesus had “trans body” with “vaginal” wound in His side – December 1, 2022