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-6/29/22

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

Germany Jails 101-Year-Old For Holocaust Crimes

Prosecutors accused the 101-year-old pensioner of involvement in the murders of 3,518 prisoners at the Sachsenhausen camp between 1942 and 1945. Most of those killed were Jews, political prisoners, and other minorities persecuted by the German Nazis at the camp.

NATO expansion on course as Turkey OKs bids for Sweden, Finland

Turkey on Tuesday dropped its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, seemingly clearing the way for the two nations to enter the trans-Atlantic alliance and delivering a major boost to Western solidarity amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine’s President Urges G7 To Help Him End War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the Group of Seven (G7) strongest economies to help him end the war against Russia by the end of the year. Zelensky spoke as Russia fired missiles at the capital Kyiv and other cities, killing and injuring many.

Latest World News Headlines

U.S. strike kills terror leader in Syria– June 27, 2022

NATO to dramatically increase forces on high alert to over 300,000 from 40,000 amid Russia threat – June 27, 2022

Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918 following sanctions – June 27, 2022

‘Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukraine Shopping Mall With 1,000 Inside’ – June 27, 2022

Russia Hit Ukraine’s Capital, Cities As G7 Gathers – June 27, 2022

Syrian, Russian paratroopers carry out drill in second joint exercise this month – June 26, 2022

U.K. Conservatives lose 2 elections in blow to Boris Johnson – June 26, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel, Arab States Seek Peace Expansion

Representatives from Israel, the United States, and Arab allies have discussed “expanding the circle of lasting peace” in the Middle East, officials confirmed.

Israel first in the world to pump desalinated water into natural lake

Israel is about to become the first country ever to pump desalinated water into a freshwater natural lake – the Sea of Galilee – to supply water for drinking and irrigation, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

World Bank Study: Israel’s advanced communication technology improves job opportunities and economy – June 28, 2022

US says progress made toward elusive Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal – June 27, 2022

Gantz: Israel is building a Middle East air defense alliance against Iran – June 27, 2022

WSJ: Israel, Arab nations held secret US talks on Iran – June 26, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Abortions can resume in Texas after judge blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban

Abortions can resume in Texas after a judge on Tuesday blocked officials from enforcing a nearly century-old ban the state’s Republican attorney general said was back in effect after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure nationwide.

50 Dead Migrants Found In Truck In Texas; 3 Detained

The death toll from one of the most fatal human smuggling incidents along the U.S.-Mexico border rose to 50, authorities said Tuesday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

U.S. appeals court vacates federal vaccine mandate pending additional hearing – June 28, 2022

Reversal of Roe triggers spike in request for abortion pills – June 28, 2022

Judge says New York city can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections – June 27, 2022

Blue Exodus: More Than a Million Democrats Switch to Republican Party – June 27, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Religious Rights, Vindicates Football Coach Who Was Fired for Praying – June 27, 2022

With tear gas, police disperse abortion protest at Arizona’s State Capitol – June 26, 2022

Downtown LA protests over SCOTUS abortion ruling enter 3rd day – June 26, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Egypt: Christian faces 5 years imprisonment for private social media content that allegedly insults Islam

A Christian man in Egypt is facing five years in prison after being convicted of having posted social media content considered to promote contempt for Islam, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Pakistan: Christian man in prison for 4 years awaiting trial for blasphemy

A Christian man in Pakistan has been in prison for over four years after an Islamic extremist group accused him of insulting Muhammad in a Facebook post, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

DRC: Jihadists murder 10 Christians; “We only live by God’s mercy” – June 27, 2022

Gunmen Kill 2nd Abducted Priest in Nigeria – June 27, 2022

Nigeria Gunmen Kill Prominent Priest – June 26, 2022

Christian massacres in Nigeria a top topic at global religious freedom summit – June 23, 2022

Ancient Christian relics found under historic church in Iraq – June 22, 2022

Sudan: Christian leaders arrested for singing worship songs – June 21, 2022

India: Hindu nationalist police severely beat up pastor – June 21, 2022

News from this Week 5/11/22

Breaking World News

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

U.S. Warns Ukraine War Will Last Long

United States intelligence officials warned Wednesday that Russia was preparing for a long war in Ukraine and that a victory in the eastern Donbas region may not mean the battle is over.

China surrounds Taiwan for massive invasion ‘rehearsal’ drills

The Chinese military deployed forces all around the island of Taiwan over the weekend in a set of large-scale military drills that one Chinese military analyst called a “rehearsal of possible real action.”

Latest World News Headlines

WHO Pushes Global Pandemic Treaty (Worthy News In-Depth) – May 10, 2022

UN nuclear agency ‘extremely concerned’ by Iranian silence on undeclared sites – May 10, 2022

China says it conducted military exercises near Taiwan – May 9, 2022

Son Dictator Philippines Wins Election – May 9, 2022

Hungary Refuses To Join Oil Embargo; EU Chief Returns Empty-Handed – May 9, 2022

Super Blood moon on May 15 – May 9, 2022

Russia’s President Defends Invasion On Victory Day – May 9, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Knesset reopens with government teetering, opposition seeking to bring it down

The Knesset reopens on Monday for the summer session with the government fighting for survival after losing its majority during the recess and the opposition vowing to bring it down.

Israel: Arab Ra’am party to stay in governing coalition

Israel’s Likud party led by former PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday withdrew a bill to dissolve the Knesset after Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas said his Islamist independent Arab party will remain in the governing coalition, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Knesset Committee Greenlights Police Usage of Facial Recognition Software – May 10, 2022

Survey Shows 75% of Israeli Arabs Believe Jews Have No Rights on the Land of Israel – May 10, 2022

Poll: In new elections, coalition parties would sink to just 53 seats – May 10, 2022

Energean makes commercial gas discovery off Israeli coast – May 10, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Senate Democrats fail in effort to codify Supreme Court Roe decision into law

Senate Democrats’ effort to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law failed Wednesday.

Federal Judge Forces Biden Admin To Follow Trump-Era Border Policy For Even Longer

A federal judge granted an extension Wednesday of the temporary order forcing the Biden administration to continue implementing Title 42, the Trump-era public health order used to quickly expel certain migrants.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

House Republicans Demand Answers From CDC Over Reports It Tracked Location Data From Millions Of Americans During COVID-19 Pandemic – May 11, 2022

Leaked SCOTUS opinion on reversing Roe v. Wade renews House Democrats push to ‘pack’ court – May 11, 2022

U.S. overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says – May 11, 2022

U.S. Senate Democrats Put Abortion-Rights Bill to the Test Wednesday – May 11, 2022

Inflation surges higher-than-expected 8.3% in April, near 40-year record – May 11, 2022

UFO debate: House panel to hold public hearing on ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’ – May 10, 2022

Missouri senate passes bill requiring voters to show photo ID – May 10, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Uganda: Muslim extremists kill two Christians in church fire

Two Christians were killed in southern Uganda last Thursday after Muslim extremists set fire to the church building they were praying in, Morning Star News reports.

Nigeria: Islamic State terrorists murder Christians in Borno state, “Where is the outcry?”

The slaughter of Christians by Islamic terrorists in Nigeria continues unabated and, on May 3, eight Christians in Borno state were killed by Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) militants, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Two children among eight Christians murdered by Islamic militants– May 10, 2022

Sudan: Christian couple face 100 lashes following husband’s conversion – May 10, 2022

Algeria: Court reduces fine but retains suspended prison sentence for 11 Christians – May 10, 2022

Iran: Another Christian woman imprisoned for involvement in house church – May 9, 2022

China Bans Popular Christian Website In Crackdown – May 8, 2022

India: 18 Christians jailed after closed case is reopened – May 8, 2022

NYC church swarmed by pro-abortion protesters: ‘I’m killing the babies’ – May 8, 2022

Thousands Of Myanmar Christians Flee To India – May 5, 2022

News from this Week 4/27/22

Ancient temple to Zeus unearthed in Sinai

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient temple to the Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, the Associated Press reports. The discovery was announced by Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry on Monday.

Russia Frees U.S. Ex-Marine In Prisoner Swap

U.S President Joe Biden says Russia has freed former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed from detention on what Moscow confirmed was a prisoner swap to secure the return of its pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko.

White House says Iran is ‘a few weeks or less’ from bomb breakout

The US said Tuesday that Iran’s nuclear breakout time was down to weeks, and blamed the previous administration, as negotiations between Tehran and world powers continued to stall.

Latest World News Headlines

US close to admitting failure of Iran nuclear talks, Israeli officials claim – April 26, 2022

40 Nations Support Ukraine As Moscow Warns Of Nuclear Conflict – April 26, 2022

Russia’s new missile, touted by Putin, can carry hypersonic weapons, officer says – April 25, 2022

French President Expected In Ukraine After Re-election (Analysis) – April 25, 2022

US Secretaries In Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks Marring Orthodox Easter – April 25, 2022

Re-elected French President Facing Challenge – April 24, 2022

French presidential election: Macron defeats Le Pen to secure second term – April 24, 2022

20 Million At Risk Of Starvation In Africa – April 22, 2022

Russian President Orders Blockade Ukraine Steel Plant In Mariupol – April 21, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Syria reports Israeli attack near Damascus for the 3rd time in under a month

Syrian state media reported an Israeli attack near the capital Damascus in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning, the third such report from Syria this month.

U.S., Israeli security officials meet in Washington, discuss Iran ‘concerns’

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Monday with his Israeli peer, Eyal Hulata, “to discuss a range of regional and global security issues,” including Israel’s “concerns” about Iran, the White House said in a statement.

Latest Israel News Headlines

New survey shows that around half of all Israelis fear a second Holocaust – April 25, 2022

IDF shells targets in Lebanon after rocket fired into Israel – April 24, 2022

Renewed Clashes at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount – April 22, 2022

Palestinian adviser to Abbas: Jews not connected to land, ‘occupation’ to disappear – April 21, 2022

Islamic Jihad shows off ‘tunnel city’ as it readies for next campaign against Israel – April 21, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Oklahoma becomes first state to ban nonbinary identification on birth certificates

Oklahoma residents will no longer be permitted to identify as nonbinary on their birth certificates.

Supreme Court considers Biden effort to end Trump ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday over President Joe Biden’s bid to end former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, which makes asylum-seekers coming from the southern border reside in Mexico while awaiting immigration hearings.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Durham: GPS Fusion employees emailed reporters unverified dirt on Trump for negative news stories – April 26, 2022

Conservative SCOTUS majority appears to favor school football coach dismissed for public prayer – April 26, 2022

Ohio university will pay $400,000 damages to professor it punished for using wrong pronouns with transgender student – April 26, 2022

Montana AG fights to lift 9-year-old ‘preliminary’ injunction on abortion law – April 25, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks Biden from ending Trump-era immigration restriction – April 25, 2022

Don’t Say Marijuana: Washington State Bans Use of ‘Racist’ Word for Cannabis – April 25, 2022

Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover – April 25, 2022

SCOTUS to hear case of Washington state high school football coach fired for praying – April 24, 2022

The Satanic Temple sues Pennsylvania school over after school club denial – April 24, 2022

Musk Secures $46.5 Billion Funding to Buy Twitter Raising Hopes Of Free Speech – April 22, 2022

Breaking Christian News

International Christian ministry center destroyed, Bibles burned, in Ukraine fighting

The Mission Eurasia Christian ministry had one of its training centers in Ukraine destroyed, and a stockpile of Bibles burned, during fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces last month, CBN News reports. In a social media post about the incident, Mission Eurasia confirmed that all of their members were safe, although their field headquarters in Irpin was destroyed.

Egypt Frees Nine Christians Detained At Rally

Egypt has released nine Christians detained after protesting against the Egyptian authorities’ refusal to permit their church to rebuild, Christians told Worthy News.

Latest Christian News Headlines

‘US Religious Freedom Report May Harm Christians’, Charity Warns – April 26, 2022

New poll: Less than half of lay Christians think missions are mandated for all believers – April 26, 2022

North Korean Christian radio station works to reach more people with the Gospel – April 25, 2022

Iran: Christian woman begins jail term for leading evangelical church – April 25, 2022

China: Authorities trace and harass baptismal party – April 25, 2022

Hungary Church Group Divers Aid To Ukraine’s Mourning Bucha – April 25, 2022

Myanmar Army Raiding Churches – April 24, 2022

Muslims Kill Two In Pakistan Pastor’s Home – April 24, 2022

Egypt Registers Hundreds Of Churches Amid Hostilities – April 22, 2022

Pastor: ‘Pakistan Evangelicals Expand In Lahore Despite Hardships’ – April 22, 2022