News from this Week-5/25/22

Posted on May 25, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Food Supplies Under Pressure As Ukraine Conflict Spreads

There are growing concerns over the impact the conflict in Ukraine could have on food supplies. Ukraine is a significant grain exporter, but clashes continue.

Hungary In State Of Emergency Over Ukraine War

Hungary’s hardline prime minister said his government had assumed emergency powers Tuesday in response to the war in Ukraine after his allies amended the constitution.

Russian, Chinese Bombers Near Japan and South Korea

Russian and Chinese bombers flew joint patrols near Japanese and South Korean air defense zones on Tuesday in an apparent warning to U.S. President Joe Biden visiting the region.

Latest World News Headlines

UN expert predicts global food crisis may be 10 weeks away – May 23, 2022

Top Russian Diplomat Quits Over War In Ukraine – May 23, 2022

Anthony Albanese Sworn In As Australia’s PM – May 23, 2022

Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe – May 23, 2022

Germany To Deliver Tanks To Ukraine – May 22, 2022

Russia Claims A Victory Amid Concerns About Churches In Ukraine – May 22, 2022

Lebanese Christian leader calls for Hezbollah’s grip on country to end – May 22, 2022

Breaking Israel News

U.S. sanctions Hamas official and financial network, Treasury Dept. says

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Hamas finance official and a network of financial facilitators and companies that have generated revenue for the Palestinian militant group, the Treasury Department said.

Netanyahu says case against him ‘dead’ as prosecutors forced to revise indictment

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared the main criminal case against him “dead,” after state prosecutors were forced to alter the charge sheet, Israeli media reported last week.

Latest Israel News Headlines

US Mediating Talks Between Egyptians, Saudis and Israelis – May 23, 2022

Israel’s government coalition crisis reaching an end – May 22, 2022

Knesset Member Resigns Which Could Lead to Early Elections in Israel – May 19, 2022

Israel To Join WHO Rules Despite Controversy – May 19, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Massive super tornado has hit Texas, residents told to shelter

Texans were told to shelter in place as a massive super tornado hit northern Texas near Morton and was making its way across the state on Tuesday morning, Fox News reports. The tornado has wind gusts up to 70 mph, National Weather Service officials in Lubbock said.

Backlash prompts State Farm to end program donating trans books to schools

Insurance company State Farm is discontinuing its support for the controversial GenderCool Project amid backlash following reports that the company was donating books about transgender issues, targeted at 5-year-olds, to schools.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Heated ‘Jim Crow’ Rhetoric by Democrats and Media Gets Debunked by Georgia’s Record-Breaking Voter Turnout – May 24, 2022

Teenage Gunman Kills 21 In US School Shooting (Updated) – May 24, 2022

Durham puts FBI investigators on stand to substantiate materiality of alleged Sussmann lie to bureau – May 24, 2022

Appeals Court: Florida Law on Social Media Unconstitutional – May 23, 2022

US: ‘Christian Unvaccinated Cadets Not Commissioned’ – May 23, 2022

‘Major Legal Victory’: VA Judge Rules Gender Identity Books Too Obscene for Minors – May 22, 2022

ICE data shows dramatic drop in deportations under Joe Biden – May 22, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Islamic extremists set fire to Christians homes and businesses in Bauchi

Young Islamic men in Nigeria’s Bauchi state set Christian homes and businesses state on fire Friday as they searched for a Christian woman rumored to have made a blasphemous comment insulting Muhammad, Morning Star News reports. The incident happened days after a mob of Islamic extremists in Soroko state murdered Christian student Deborah Emmanuel, after accusing her of insulting Muhammad in a WhatsApp comment.

China introducing new financial regulations in clampdown on churches

Continuing its clampdown on churches and other minority religious organizations, China’s communist regime is bringing in new regulations for governing the management of revenues, local and foreign donations and expenses of religious organizations, the Barnabas Fund reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Southern Baptists Refused to Act on Abuse, Despite Secret List of Pastors – May 23, 2022

Eritrea: Christians continue to worship God despite brutal persecution – May 23, 2022

Nigeria: Islamic State release video showing execution of 20 Christians – May 23, 2022

India: Christians wait for authorities to investigate policeman who burned down church building – May 23, 2022

Nigeria: Armed police stood by as Christian student was murdered – May 23, 2022

Pakistan Pastor Facing Death For “Blasphemy” – May 22, 2022

Nearly half of US pastors find congregants’ political views a challenge – May 19, 2022

News from this Week 5/11/22

Posted on May 11, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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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

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- 5/4/22

Posted on May 5, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Iranians chant ‘Death to Palestine’ to protest Islamic Republic

Iranians chanted “Death to Palestine” in protests over the last few days, triggering a range of reactions and analyses by experts on the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of the unusual event.

EU Proposes Toughest Sanctions Yet As Russia Steps Up Offensive In Eastern Ukraine

The European Union on May 4 unveiled a proposal to ban Russian oil imports by the end of the year as Russian forces intensified their assault in on a steel plant in the southeastern port city of Mariupol that Ukrainian forces continue to defend.

Massive Chinese Fleet Seen Barreling Towards US Naval Base

The largest Chinese aircraft carrier group reportedly ever assembled is conducting combat training near a U.S. naval base in Japan, according to multiple Chinese media sources on Tuesday.

Latest World News Headlines

Pope Francis Seeks Talks With Russia’s Putin On Ukraine War – May 3, 2022

Ukraine intelligence says Russia’s war may end in September – May 3, 2022

North Korea preparing nuclear test for first time in years, intelligence officials say – May 3, 2022

Russia Attacks Steel Plant After Some Evacuations – May 3, 2022

Iran Nuclear Deal Said Near Death, but West Not Ready to Pull Plug – May 2, 2022

EU Ministers Discuss Russian Oil Embargo As Germany Signals Shift In Position – May 2, 2022

Ukraine President Seeks Evacuations From Mariupol As Battles Rage – May 1, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel Rings in 74th Independence Day With Jerusalem Torch-Lighting Ceremony

After a mournful day commemorating its fallen soldiers and victims of terror, Israel kicked off its 74th Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday evening, with a festive ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem attended by government leaders, military brass, and representatives of swaths of Israeli society.

Israel Furious As Russia Minister Said Hitler had Jewish Roots

Israel on Monday demanded an apology from Russia after its top diplomat suggested that Germany’s wartime leader Adolf Hitler had Jewish roots.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hamas claims Ariel terror shooting, says more to come – May 2, 2022

Jerusalem braced for further violence as flashpoints between Israelis and Palestinians threaten unrest – May 1, 2022

Sinwar threatens ‘war’ over Israel Police activity on the Temple Mount – May 1, 2022

Iran may attack Israel directly, Nasrallah warns in Quds Day speech – April 29, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

U.S. Supreme Court Abortion Move Sparks Calls for Ending Senate’s Filibuster

A draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court was ready to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision establishing the right to abortion sparked a fresh call among progressive Democrats to scrap the Senate’s filibuster rule.

Fed raises rates by half a percentage point — the biggest hike in two decades — to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point as the most aggressive step yet in its battle against generational highs in inflation.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Robust imports push U.S. trade deficit to record high in March – May 4, 2022

Trump touts that all candidates he endorsed won in Ohio, Indiana, predicts ‘tremendous season’ for GOP – May 4, 2022

Biden Admin Silent On The Fate Of Major Natural Gas Pipeline As Energy Prices Soar – May 4, 2022

CDC Tracked Millions of Phones to See If Americans Followed COVID Lockdown Orders – May 4, 2022

13 states have trigger laws automatically banning most or all abortions if Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade – May 3, 2022

Roe v. Wade outcry comes with U.S. abortion rate at historic low – May 3, 2022

House Republicans Introduce Legislation To Defund Biden’s Disinformation Board – May 3, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Islamic State target Christians in Taraba state bombing

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terror group has claimed responsibility for last month’s deadly bombing in which three Christians were reportedly killed and 19 others wounded in Nigeria’s Taraba state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Egypt: Nine Coptic Christians released after imprisonment for peaceful protest

Nine Coptic Christians who were imprisoned in Egypt for protesting the delayed government authorization for their church to be rebuilt have now been released, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US National Day of Prayer on May 5th – May 3, 2022

US Commission: ‘Afghan Christians Face Death’ – May 2, 2022

Report: ‘Myanmar Christians Face Genocide’; Prayers Urged – May 2, 2022

China shuts down well-established Christian website – May 2, 2022

Nigeria: Fulani kill 21 Christians in Kaduna, Governor does nothing – May 2, 2022

Iran: Christian convert taken into custody for house church involvement – May 2, 2022

Preacher Graham In Ukraine As Christians Sing Of Hope – May 1, 2022

News from this Week 4/27/22

Posted on April 27, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

News from this Week 4/20/22

Posted on April 20, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Russia Pounding East Ukraine, Terrifying Villagers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says a long-awaited Russian offensive in the east has begun. As Russian forces are attacking Ukrainian positions, church charities stepped up efforts to welcome those fleeing the conflict.

ISIS urges supporters to attack the West amid Ukraine crisis

The Islamic State is encouraging supporters to take advantage of the war in Ukraine to launch a new “global offensive” against the West in revenge for the death of ISIS’s leader earlier this year.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury pushes for conversion therapy ban, says being transgender is “sacred journey”

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Rowan Williams has signed a letter asking the UK government to include trans people in a ban on conversion therapy, attesting that being transgender is a “sacred journey of becoming whole,” CBN reports. The ban that is currently set to become UK law covers only people with same-sex attraction, not transgender persons.

Latest World News Headlines

Canadian think tank: law must change after houses of worship treated ‘unequally’ during pandemic

Philippines Struggles After Deadly Storm – April 19, 2022

Russian Missiles Hit West Ukraine, Several Killed – April 19, 2022

South Africa Floods Kill 440 Raising Questions – April 19, 2022

Biden to host ASEAN summit for Southeast Asian leaders – April 19, 2022

Ukrainian Jews Face Passover In War – April 18, 2022

Hundreds of Syrian fighters sign up to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine – April 18, 2022

US: Iran will have to offer ‘reciprocity’ if it wants to negotiate status of IRGC – April 18, 2022

Putin discusses Russia-Ukraine talks, Middle East with Palestinian leader Abbas – April 18, 2022

Tehran Warns Israel on Making ‘Tiniest Move’ Against Iran – April 18, 2022

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Breaking Israel News

Hezbollah leader seeks $9 billion to destroy Israel

The head of Lebanon’s Shiite Islamist political party Hezbollah is declaring that it would take $9 billion to wipe the state of Israel from the face of the map.

PA’s Abbas ‘outraged’ as Hamas takes center stage in mediation efforts

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is enraged because Egypt, Qatar and other parties chose to hold direct contacts on ways of preventing further escalation with Israel in the aftermath of the recent tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank, a senior official with the ruling Fatah faction said.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel: Scientists are planting date trees from 2,000-year old seed – April 19, 2022

Israel Shooting Down Palestinian Rocket As Tensions Mount – April 18, 2022

Israel Downs Gaza Rocket, Admonishes Jordan as Jerusalem Tensions Simmer – April 18, 2022

UN Security Council to hold emergency consultation on Jerusalem unrest – April 18, 2022

Report: Putin sends letter to Bennett demanding handover of Old City property – April 18, 2022

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Breaking U.S. News

ICE to release 600,000 illegal immigrants by September

ICE is getting ready to release as many as 600,000 illegal immigrants into communities before the end of September, the agency told a federal judge, giving an early estimate of the chaos the administration is predicting after it ends the Title 42 pandemic border shutdown.

Attorneys general coalition suing Biden administration over end of Title 42 grows to 21 states

Ten days after three attorneys general sued the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over its plan to terminate the immigration-related public health authority known as Title 42, their lawsuit now includes 21 states as plaintiffs.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

16 AGs urge Biden to reinstate Keystone XL pipeline – April 19, 2022

Republican governors form 26-state border task force amid worsening crisis – April 19, 2022

Judge Rules Federal Transport Mask Mandate Unlawful – April 18, 2022

Border encounters hit Biden record of 221,000 in March – while 80,000 released into U.S. – April 18, 2022

Walt Disney To Air Transgender Ad – April 16, 2022

Florida GOP Gov. DeSantis signs into law state’s 15-week abortion ban – April 14, 2022

GOP lawmakers demand FDA publish COVID vaccine safety and efficacy data going forward – April 14, 2022

New York Police Detain Subway Shooter – April 14, 2022

Police Arrest Person of Interest in NYC Subway Shooting, City Faces ‘Continued Increase of Violent Crimes’ – April 13, 2022

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear ballot drop box, absentee ballot arguments – April 13, 2022

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Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Radicalized Fulani murder 80 Christians; government does nothing about “slow extermination” of Christians

Fulani terrorists murdered at least 80 people in raids on predominantly Christian villages in Nigeria’s Plateau state on April 10, the Barnabas Fund reports. The attacks are a continuation of a 20-year-long campaign of slaughter against Nigerian Christians by Islamic terrorists, especially radicalized Fulani militants.

Iran Christian Convert Starts Prison Term

Iranian Christian convert Fariba Dalir has begun serving a two-year prison sentence for “acting against national security by establishing and leading an Evangelical Christian church,” an advocacy group confirmed.

Nigeria: Christians slain in new Fulani attack, “Where is any action?”

The relentless slaughter of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt by Fulani militants continues unchecked and, on April 11, the bodies of 17 Christians were found in the bush following a brutal attack on the community of Tior-Tyu in Benue state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India:36 Christians arrested after Hindu radicals lock 100 congregants in church – April 18, 2022

Egypt: Coptic Archbishop stabbed to death, declared a martyr – April 18, 2022

Ukraine Christians Celebrate Easter Despite Russian Shelling – April 18, 2022

Detained Iran Pastor Briefly Home For Easter – April 18, 2022

Algeria Christians Facing New Church Closures – April 16, 2022

Indonesia Jails Christian YouTuber For 10 Years – April 16, 2022

Sri Lanka Christians Pray After Buddhist Attack – April 16, 2022

Vietnam Church Face Tense Easter After Raid – April 14, 2022

Palestinian court releases evangelical pastor – April 14, 2022

Iran: Imprisoned pastor is granted 5-day home leave – April 14, 2022

News from this Week 4/13/22

Posted on April 13, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Russia Warns Finland, Sweden Against Joining NATO

Moscow has warned Finland and Sweden against joining the U.S.-led NATO military alliance after both nations expressed concerns about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Iranian Americans, senators, security experts urge Biden to keep Iran’s IRGC on terror list

More than 500 Iranian American scholars, scientists, and professionals are urging President Biden not to lift the terrorist designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in order to close a new nuclear deal with Iran, warning such a move would fuel the Iranian regime’s aggression abroad and oppression at home.

Russia’s Putin Praises ‘Military Operation’ In Ukraine, Calls Mass Killings ‘Fake’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday his nation’s “military operation” in Ukraine would continue because peace talks hit a “dead end,” and he called reported war crimes “fake.”

Latest World News Headlines

China: Authorities seize another Catholic bishop to unknown location – April 12, 2022

State Department orders non-emergency personnel to leave Shanghai – April 12, 2022

Hungary’s Orbán Facing Pressure Over Ukraine Massacres – April 12, 2022

Austria’s Leader In Russia As ‘20,000 Die’ In Mariupol, Ukraine – April 11, 2022

OPEC Tells EU That Russia Oil Crisis Is Beyond Its Control – April 11, 2022

Russia warns Finland and Sweden against joining NATO – April 11, 2022

Ukraine economy forecast to shrink by nearly half this year – April 11, 2022

Mass Killings As Ukrainian War Escalates – April 11, 2022

French President Macron Faces Far-Right Le Pen In Second Election Round – April 10, 2022

Breaking Israel News

What is ‘Plan B’ for Israel or America if Iran nuclear deal goes unsigned?

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz made it clear on Monday that if world powers do not reach an agreement with Iran, Israel will be forced to activate “Plan B” immediately.

Thousands attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem

Jerusalem welcomed thousands of Christian Pilgrims attending Palm Sunday celebrations in the Old City this weekend, the Associated Press (AP) reports. The throngs of pilgrims arrived to commemorate the start of the Christian Holy Week, despite the recent new wave of Palestinian terrorist attacks in Israel.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel approves $93 million to fortify security barrier – April 11, 2022

IDF Operations in West Bank to Intensify, Gantz Says – April 10, 2022

Israel Condemns ‘Shocking’ Vandalism of Joseph’s Tomb as Palestinian Rioters Torch Holy Site – April 10, 2022

Syria accuses Israel of conducting rare daylight strike near Masyaf – April 10, 2022

Israeli security forces kill Tel Aviv gunman in shootout – April 7, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Inflation up 8.5% from year ago, 40-year high, according Labor Department’s March CPI report

The cost of consumer goods increased 8.5 % in March, compared to 12 months earlier, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs near-total abortion ban into law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, signed a near-total abortion ban into law on Tuesday, making performing the procedure a felony.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Kemp signs constitutional carry bill into law for Georgia – April 12, 2022

22 AGs file brief with SCOTUS against federal firearm accessory ban – April 11, 2022

DeSantis Signs Bill To Provide $70 Million To Support Fatherhood In Florida – April 11, 2022

Yahoo Confirms Huge Hunter Biden Story – Weapon Sales to Africa, Chinese Intel, $1M Retainer – April 11, 2022

With Roe in the Balance, Blue States Push for Abortion on Demand – April 11, 2022

Biden to nominate new ATF director, release ghost gun rule – April 10, 2022

Alabama bans ‘sex change’ procedures for children, LGBT ideology in elementary schools – April 10, 2022

Kentucky governor vetoes 15-week abortion ban – April 10, 2022

2 Men Charged in Michigan Governor ‘Kidnapping’ Scheme Acquitted as FBI Sting Implodes – April 9, 2022

Senate votes to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court – April 7, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia: Christian sentenced to 10 years for posting videos critical of Islam

A Christian in Indonesia has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for uploading Youtube videos that were critical of Islam, his former faith, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Christian radio continues to broadcast Gospel to Ukraine despite forced evacuation

A Christian radio station team that had broadcast from Ukraine prior to the Russian invasion, is continuing to share the Gospel despite being forced to evacuate from its modern studio in Odessa to an apartment in Romania, WNG reports. Even while struggling with a staff shortage and lack of equipment in Romania, New Life Radio still broadcasts the Good News in Russian to Ukraine as well as to Russia and Belarus.

Egypt Priest Killing Raises Questions

A Coptic Orthodox priest has been killed in the coastal city of Alexandria in northern Egypt amid ongoing concerns about Islamic extremism in the country, rights activists confirmed Monday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians headed toward Genocide if nothing is done say NGOs – April 11, 2022

Pakistan Christians To Australia After Massacre – April 11, 2022

Christian Radio Airs Story Of Jesus To Ukrainian Refugees – April 8, 2022

China Releases Street Evangelist – April 8, 2022

Christians Fear India State’s Conversion Law – April 8, 2022

Islamic Terrorists Kill Christians In North Nigeria’ – April 7, 2022

New survey finds sharp decrease of Bible users in the US – April 7, 2022

China releases Christians jailed for attending Gospel event – April 7, 2022

Ukraine: Dean of evangelical seminary found dead in Bucha – April 7, 2022

Egypt Detains Nine For Demanding New Church Building – April 7, 2022

News from this Week 4/6/22

Posted on April 6, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Ukraine Seeks Russia’s Expulsion From UN Body Over War Crimes Allegations

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world to expel Russia from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after outlining Moscow’s alleged atrocities in his nation.

White House announces hypersonic missile program with Australia and UK

The Biden administration announced an expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States partnership Tuesday to include the development of hypersonic and counter-hypersonic weapons systems.

China turns to US for corn purchase amid uncertainty on Ukrainian supply

China has just purchased 1.084 million tonnes of US corn, in an apparent effort to make up for the loss of any shipments it purchased from Ukraine prior to the ongoing Russian invasion of that country, Reuters reports.

Latest World News Headlines

OSCE Criticizes Hungary’s Elections, Referendum – April 5, 2022

Ukrainians Hiding In Church As Russian Attacks Continue – April 5, 2022

U.S. President Seeks War Crimes Trial Against Russia Over Ukraine Killings – April 5, 2022

US, Iran trade blame over impasse holding up signing of nuclear deal – April 5, 2022

Dallas Fed: Global recession ‘seems unavoidable’ if Russian sanctions continue – April 5, 2022

Serbia’s Hardline President Wins Elections – April 3, 2022

Relief Convoys In Ukraine Hampered By Attacks – April 3, 2022

Hungary’s Orbán Wins Elections – April 3, 2022

Pentagon announces $300 million weapons package for Ukraine – April 3, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli Ministers Warn Time Is Running Out

Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid have told a gathering of 80 ambassadors to Israel that time is running out on the possibility of a good Iranian nuclear deal, World Israel News (WIN) reports.

Israel’s Government Thrown into Crisis After Key Leader Abruptly Resigns

In a move that throws Israel’s political future into uncertainty, the chairwoman of the country’s governing coalition abruptly resigned Wednesday morning, robbing the coalition of its majority in parliament and raising the possibility that Israel will be forced to hold another national election.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Muslims riot in Jerusalem for 4th night, 6 arrested – April 6, 2022

At least 10 terror attacks foiled in past two weeks, IDF chief says – April 5, 2022

‘Historic’: Israel, UAE conclude free trade agreement – April 3, 2022

IDF preparing for new campaign in Gaza, says IDF top brass – April 3, 2022

Riots break out near Old City of Jerusalem – April 3, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Oklahoma House passes bill sentencing doctors who perform abortion to jail

The Republican-led Oklahoma House has given final approval for a bill that criminalizes performing an abortion, sentencing doctors who carry out the procedure to jail terms of up to 10 years and a $100,000 fine, the Associated Press reports. The bill passed 70-14 with no debate and has been sent to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing into law.

US completes test of hypersonic missile that travels 5 times the speed of sound

The US military announced Tuesday a new test of a hypersonic missile, as Pentagon officials seek to match or get ahead of China’s and Russia’s advances in the cutting-edge strategic weapons technology.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Transgender Flag Flies Outside HHS Building, First in U.S. History – April 5, 2022

Durham bombshell: Prosecutor unveils smoking gun FBI text message, ‘joint venture’ to smear Trump – April 5, 2022

Democrats scramble to confirm Biden’s judicial nominees before November – April 5, 2022

New Colorado Law Enshrines ‘Fundamental Right’ to an Abortion – April 5, 2022

Senate reaches $10 billion COVID funding deal – April 5, 2022

GOP states sue Biden for ending Title 42 and setting up border for ‘catastrophe’ – April 5, 2022

Six Killed, 12 Injured In California Shooting – April 3, 2022

Judge strikes down corporate board diversity law in California – April 3, 2022

On April Fool’s Day: House Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana – April 3, 2022

101 police officers shot in line of duty, a 43% increase from 2021: National Fraternal Order of Police – April 3, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Slaughter of Nigerian Christians: “The inaction cannot continue” says Christian group

A major Christian advocacy group has told the Nigerian government and the international community that they can no longer do anything as Christians continue to be slaughtered in their thousands by Islamic militants in Nigeria, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Christian organization evacuates Ukrainian Holocaust survivors to Israel

The International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ) has helped to evacuate more than 620 Jewish people from Ukraine since the ongoing Russian invasion began, including elderly and disabled Holocaust survivors from cities being bombed in airstrikes, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Christian foundation spends $100 million to show Jesus understands human suffering

A Christian foundation based in Kansas has launched a $100 million media campaign in an effort to draw people to Jesus by showing that He suffered like we do because He was fully man as well as fully God, Church Leaders reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India: Brutally beaten pastor faces eviction amid continuing Hindu extremist persecution – April 5, 2022

Finland: Court dismisses hate speech charges against Christian lawmaker and Lutheran bishop – April 4, 2022

Canada: Pastor Pawlowski released after 6 weeks in jail for ‘inciting mischief’ at Freedom Convoy blockade – April 4, 2022

Myanmar: Military burn prominent church to suppress Christianity – April 4, 2022

Kidnapped Christian Girls Missing In Pakistan – April 1, 2022

Eritrea Detains Dozens Of Evangelicals – April 1, 2022

Boston-area school board blocked church’s private school due to Christian beliefs, lawyers claim – March 31, 2022

Ukrainian pastor released by Russian captors, “prayer makes a difference” – March 31, 2022

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues unabated – March 31, 2022

Indonesia congregation harassed by Muslim radicals – March 31, 2022

News from this Week 3/30/22

Posted on March 31, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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Ukrainian Holocaust survivors find refuge in Germany

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, groups of elderly, frail Ukrainian Holocaust survivors have been safely evacuated to Germany – the very country which unleashed the Holocaust and murdered six million Jews during WW2, the Associated Press (AP) reports.

China, US, Russia, Pakistan to hold talks on Afghanistan

A top US diplomat will meet this week in China to discuss issues in Afghanistan with his Chinese, Russian and Pakistani counterparts, the Chinese foreign ministry and the State Department said on Tuesday (Mar 29).

‘No handshake’ as Ukraine, Russia delegations meet for peace talks

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Turkey on Tuesday for the first face-to-face talks in nearly three weeks, with Ukraine seeking a ceasefire without compromising on territory or sovereignty as its forces have pushed Russians back from Kyiv.

Latest World News Headlines

Russian Missile Hit Ukrainian Port City, Killing 7 Despite Military Reduction Promise – March 29, 2022

India and Russia working to launch a rupee-ruble trade agreement that circumvents Western sanctions and weakens the dollar’s global standing – March 29, 2022

Syria’s Assad criminalizes spreading ‘disinformation undermining state image’ – March 29, 2022

Trump calls on Putin to release info on Hunter Biden’s dealings with oligarchs – March 29, 2022

Belgium, Netherlands Expel Dozens Of ‘Russian Spies’ – March 29, 2022

Russia To Reduce Military Activities After Heavy Losses – March 29, 2022

Struggling Russia Sends More Mercenaries To Ukraine As Death Toll Mounts – March 28, 2022

Russia attempting to ‘break through’ defenses near Kyiv, Ukrainian armed forces say – March 28, 2022

Human traffickers posing as pastors at Ukraine borders, “pray for children to be spared” – March 28, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli prison to evacuate for excavations on 3rd-century mosaic describing Jesus as God

Israel’s Prison Service is preparing to evacuate a prison in Megiddo so that archaeologists can excavate a 3rd-century mosaic describing Jesus as God that was found underneath it, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

5 Killed In Shootings In Tel Aviv Suburb

Israeli paramedics say at least five people died in a shooting attack in a Tel Aviv suburb, stirring fears that the Islamic State group is launching a campaign of terror ahead of the Muslim month of Ramadan.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel terror threat level raised to highest amid spree of attacks – March 29, 2022

UAE, US, Israel inaugurate working group on religious coexistence – March 29, 2022

Israel unites with U.S., Arab nations against Iran, revives Palestinian peace talks – March 29, 2022

Announcing permanent regional forum, Israel, Arab states laud alliance, decry terror – March 28, 2022

Iran to Top the Agenda at ‘Historic’ Summit Between Israel, 4 Arab Countries in Negev – March 28, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

US: Jewish communities report 18 bomb threats in March
There have been at least 18 bomb threats reported by Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) and synagogues in nine US states since the beginning of March, the Jerusalem Post reports. News of the threats was published in a report by the Jewish Secure Community Network (SCN), which said the situation required US Jews to be alert and to protect themselves.

Kentucky Senate passes abortion restrictions, including 15-week ban

Kentucky lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would ban abortion after 15 weeks and contains several provisions that abortion rights advocates say could severely restrict or essentially end access to the procedure in the state.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime – March 29, 2022

ABC, CBS, NBC ignore Hunter Biden scandals, haven’t mentioned his name in 259 days, study says – March 29, 2022

Matt Gaetz enters Hunter Biden laptop into congressional record – March 29, 2022

FDA authorizes second COVID-19 booster for people 50 and older – March 29, 2022

$4,638,000,000,000: Biden’s Budget Calls for Record Taxes in 2023 – March 28, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring Curriculum Transparency – March 28, 2022

Bipartisan Senate group presses FBI over reports agents broke rules hundreds of times – March 28, 2022

California introduces bill that legalizes infanticide – March 28, 2022

As debt climbs to $31T, Dems eye new version of Biden spending bill with Manchin’s support – March 27, 2022

Supreme Court rules against Navy SEALs, allows DOD to restrict deployment based on vax status – March 27, 2022

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Breaking Christian News

Myanmar junta destroys dozens of churches to suppress Christianity

Since conducting its coup of February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military junta has gone on to systematically destroy over 40 churches and other Christian-affiliated buildings in what local believers say is an effort to suppress Christianity in the Buddhist-majority country, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Laos: Christian widow living in a forest after villagers burn down her home

A Christian widow in Laos is living in a forest with her children after local authorities expropriated her land and villagers burned down her home, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Kentucky church raises $145,000 from bake sale for Ukraine

A Ukrainian church in Kentucky has raised around $145,000 from a bake sale it put on to help Ukrainians displaced by Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine Christian Headlines (CH) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Turkey: New report shows increased hardship for Protestant churches – March 29, 2022

Nigeria Islamists Kill 50 Christians, Abduct Priest – March 28, 2022

Myanmar: Military junta continues attacks on Christian communities – March 28, 2022

Uganda: Christian family sprayed with acid for refusal to recant faith – March 28, 2022

Missionary Abducted In Ukraine – March 27, 2022

Hungary Opens Charity Shop For Persecuted Christians – March 24, 2022

34 Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Kaduna State – March 23, 2022

Canada Not Releasing Jailed Pastor Who Opposes COVID Restrictions – March 23, 2022

Pakistan: Officials torture Christian man into false confession of blasphemy – March 23, 2022

US: Return to in-person church has stalled – March 23, 2022

News from this Week- 3/6/22

Posted on March 16, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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Leaders Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia In Kyiv

As Russian troops advance towards Ukraine’s capital, the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia visited Kyiv to express their support for the war-torn nation.

Russia on verge of $150B debt default as sanctions cripple economy

Russia is spiraling closer to a historic debt default that could ripple throughout the global economy after the U.S. and its European allies hit the Kremlin with a slew of crippling financial sanctions.

Ukraine’s President Cites Pearl Harbor As He Asks US Congress For Help

With much of his nation facing an expanding Russian invasion, war-time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the U.S. Congress for help in a history-making speech.

Latest World News Headlines

US President Biden To Visit Europe As War Rages – March 16, 2022

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Rally In Budapest – March 16, 2022

NATO: ‘Hundreds Of Thousands Of European Troops On High Alert’ – March 16, 2022

Russia blocks a dozen news sites – March 16, 2022

Saudi Arabia Considers Accepting Yuan Instead of Dollars for Chinese Oil Sales – March 15, 2022

’Ukraine No Longer Pressing For NATO Membership’ – March 15, 2022

World Health Organization calls for abortion to be fully decriminalized – March 15, 2022

Two Fox News Journalists Killed In Ukraine – March 15, 2022

Russia says it received US guarantees on Iran nuclear deal – March 15, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Iran has 3,000 ballistic missiles, many that can reach Israel – US general

Iran has more than 3,000 ballistic missiles, many of which can reach the State of Israel, commander of the United States Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said on Tuesday.

Israel decimated Iranian drone fleet in February airstrike inside Iran

A UAV attack in the middle of February reportedly caused major damage to Iran’s drone fleet, prompting Iran to fire missiles this week at a site in Iraq that it claims was an Israeli intelligence base.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli government websites crash after ‘massive’ cyberattack, officials say – March 14, 2022

Israeli NGO mints silver coin to fund third temple for the nations – March 14, 2022

Turkey agrees to return ancient evidence of Hezekiah’s tunnel to Israel – March 14, 2022

Family Holocaust Survivor Rescues Ukrainians – March 14, 2022

US Approves $4.8 Billion in Israeli Military Aid in Omnibus Spending Package – March 13, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Colorado: House passes bill allowing abortion to nine months for any reason

The Colorado House of Representatives has passed a bill that would permit abortion through the whole nine months of pregnancy, for any reason including on grounds of sex, race, or disability, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. Titled the Reproductive Health Quality Act (HB 1279), the bill passed on Tuesday by 40-24.

Senate passes resolution to scrap mask mandate for public travel

A Republican-backed resolution to end the federal mask mandate on public transportation cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Inflation rises to 10% in producer index, highest on record – March 15, 2022

26 states have either passed or are in the process of adopting constitutional carry laws – March 14, 2022

California bill would force doctors to undergo transgender care training against their faith – March 14, 2022

Idaho Legislature passes Texas-style abortion ban at six weeks – March 14, 2022

Trucker convoy brings traffic and honking to DC – March 14, 2022

$1.5 Trillion Spending Bill Passes Senate 68-31 – March 13, 2022

Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Providers in Lawsuit Over ‘Heartbeat Act’ – March 13, 2022

Biden administration approves $200 million more in military aid to Ukraine – March 13, 2022

At rally endorsing GOP candidates in South Carolina, Trump tells crowd he won 2020 election – March 13, 2022

House passes $1.5T government funding bill plus Ukraine aid after chaotic day – March 10, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Ukraine Bible Society: “We need more Bibles”
As Ukraine prepared to face the imminent Russian invasion last month, the Ukrainian Bible Society in Kyiv reported it was running out of printing Bibles as so many people were turning to the Word of God in this time of crisis, Church Leaders (CL) reports.

Nigeria: Fulani murder Christian returning from Lutheran Church convention, cut off his fingers

The slaughter of Christians by Islamic extremists in Nigeria continues unabated and, on March 5, suspected Fulani herdsmen murdered a 25-year-old man on his way home from a Lutheran Church convention in Adamawa state, and cut off his fingers, Sahara Reporters said.