News from this Week 12/14/22

Posted on December 14, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Indonesia’s tropical island of Bali, an essential host for Group of 20 summits and events this year, was reeling Wednesday after a strong earthquake and two aftershocks hit the area.

New Zealand: Study shows dangerously high level of airborne microplastic pollution in Auckland

A new study shows that the number of microplastic particles polluting the air in New Zealand’s city of Auckland is the equivalent to more than three million plastic bottles per year, the University of Auckland (UOA) reports.

Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters riot in Brasilia against certification of da Silva as new president

Supporters of outgoing Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro clashed with law enforcement officers, set fire to vehicles, and allegedly tried to storm federal police headquarters in Brasilia Monday, in protest at the official certification of leftist Lula da Silva as Brazil’s newly elected president, DW reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Alleged Lockerbie Bomb Maker In US Custody – December 13, 2022

Three Shot Dead In Australia, Three Attackers Killed – December 13, 2022

Britain Ponders Controversial Digital Currency – December 13, 2022

U.S. expected to announce major nuclear fusion energy breakthrough – December 12, 2022

Iran executes second person by public hanging in connection with violence during protests – December 12, 2022

Northern Ireland can ban pro-life activism near abortion clinics, UK Supreme Court says – December 12, 2022

Europe’s Parliament Hit By Qatar Corruption Scandal; Several Arrests – December 12, 2022

Breaking Israel News

IDF chief confirms Israel behind strike on Iran arms convoy near Syria-Iraq border

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi confirmed Wednesday that an airstrike in early November on a convoy allegedly carrying Iranian arms near the Syria-Iraq border was carried out by the Israeli Air Force.

Czech president requests to move embassy to Jerusalem

Czech President Miloš Zeman requested on Monday to move his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in the coming months.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Netanyahu inches closer to power with new parliament speaker – December 13, 2022

Outgoing Coalition Members Craft ‘Total War’ Plan to Create Chaos for Netanyahu Government – December 12, 2022

Report: Israel warns will bomb Beirut airport if it’s used for Iran weapon shipments – December 11, 2022

IDF launches snap drill with thousands of troops, simulating fighting in north – December 11, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

DeSantis Declares War on CDC Over COVID-19 Vaccines

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking a grand jury to investigate whether Floridians were misled by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers after claims by his state’s surgeon general that the vaccines could potentially harm those who received it.

Biden Signs ‘Respect For Marriage Act’ Into Law

President Joe Biden signed the “Respect for Marriage Act” into law Tuesday on the South Lawn of the White House, requiring the federal government to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages carried out at the state level.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Federal deficit to pass $3 trillion for second year, economic growth higher than expected – December 13, 2022

SEC, Justice Department charge FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried – December 13, 2022

Congressional lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill banning TikTok in United States – December 13, 2022

U.S. tests first successful air-launched hypersonic missile off California coast – December 13, 2022

$857.9 Billion Defense Bill Includes $800 Million for Ukraine – December 13, 2022

Household wealth dropped by $13.5 trillion from January to September, second-worst destruction on record – December 12, 2022

Schumer: Senate Headed for Short-Term Funding Bill to Prevent Shutdown – December 12, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Britain: Archaeologists uncover 1,300 year-old necklace with cross pendant which belonged to female Christian leader

Archaeologists conducting a dig at a burial site in Britain have uncovered an elaborate gold necklace with a cross pendant which likely belonged to an affluent female Christian leader between 630 to 670 A.D, some 1,300 years ago, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Uganda: Evangelist severely beaten by Islamic extremists after leading Muslims to Christ

Islamic extremists in Uganda severely beat up a pastor and members of his congregation and demolished his church last month after discovering he led Muslims to Christ earlier this year, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Myanmar: Baptist bishop arrested and detained by military junta

A well-known Baptist bishop in Myanmar has been detained at an undisclosed location after being arrested by the military junta Sunday because of his Bible teaching, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

100 Christian Women, Girls Abducted In Pakistan – December 12, 2022

Massive Detentions Of Christian Refugees Underway In Thailand – December 11, 2022

Thailand Detains Christians, Including Girl Seeking Asylum – December 8, 2022

Myanmar: Child among three killed in military attack on Christian village – December 8, 2022

Bipartisan religious freedom commission “outraged” at US failure to add Nigeria and India to list of countries of particular concern – December 7, 2022

Algeria: Government is persecuting the Church, which continues to grow – December 6, 2022

Afghanistan: Christians trying to flee the country to escape intense persecution – December 6, 2022

News from this Week 11/23/22

Posted on November 23, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Bolsonaro contests Brazil election, demands votes be annulled

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is contesting his defeat in the October election and calling on the electoral authority to annul votes cast on most of the nation’s electronic voting machines, citing a software bug that independent experts have said didn’t affect the reliability of results.

Beijing deploys 10 times more operators than U.S. Cyber Command

Once considered “sloppy” in its cyber operations, China’s online capabilities have grown rapidly over the past decade into a dangerous threat regarded as equal to U.S. military digital skills, a new congressional report warns.

Russia Unveils Nuclear Icebreaker in Push For Arctic Dominance

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker as Russia pushes to develop the Arctic and seeks new energy markets amid sanctions over Ukraine.

Latest World News Headlines

Turkey’s Erdogan vows ground operation into Syria ‘soon’ – November 22, 2022

US says continues to oppose any military action destabilizing Syria – November 22, 2022

Iran says it has begun enriching uranium to 60% purity at Fordo underground site – November 22, 2022

2 girls beheaded at ISIS family members displacement camp in Syria – November 22, 2022

Iran intensifies violent crackdown on protests as number of casualties rises – November 22, 2022

G20 Wants Worldwide Vaccination Passport (Worthy News In-Depth) – November 21, 2022

UN Atomic Agency chief says urgent action required to prevent nuclear accident in Ukraine following new blasts near nuclear plant – November 21, 2022

Breaking Israel News

U.S. and Israel discuss military drill to simulate conflict with Iran, proxies

The United States and Israel have discussed a joint military drill that would simulate a possible attack against Iran and its Middle East proxies.

Israel: Iran at Brink of Enriching Uranium at 90 Percent Level

Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israeli military intelligence, warned Monday that Iran could soon approach the 90% uranium enrichment level necessary to build a nuclear weapon, Axios reported.

Latest Israel News Headlines

IDF Chief of Staff meets US National Security Advisor – November 21, 2022

Syria says four soldiers killed in Israeli airstrikes on military bases – November 20, 2022

After Israeli-owned tanker hit, US to deploy 100 unmanned vessels in Persian Gulf – November 20, 2022

Over 20 Killed In Gaza Refugee Camp Fire – November 18, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Biden extends student loan repayment pause as debt cancellation placed on hold amid legal challenge

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the extension of the pause on federal student loan payments as the courts determine the legality of his student loan cancellation plan.

Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

ICE arrests 138 sex offenders who entered the US illegally – November 21, 2022

New Trump special prosecutor overturned by Supreme Court, tied to IRS scandal – November 21, 2022

Gunman Kills 5 In US Gay Nightclub – November 21, 2022

FBI, DHS ‘Very Concerned’ About Chinese Communists Opening Police Stations in the U.S. – November 20, 2022

AG Garland Appoints Special Counsel to Oversee Probes into Election Interference on Jan. 6, Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago – November 20, 2022

Home sales fell for the ninth straight month in October, as higher mortgage rates scared off potential buyers – November 20, 2022

Nancy Pelosi Steps Down As US Democratic Leader – November 18, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Nine Christians hospitalized after Hindu extremist attack on church

A mob of radicalized Hindu nationalists beat up and hospitalized nine Christians during an attack on a church hall in India’s Chhattisgarh state earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Bibles At Bloodstained World Cup Despite Persecution (Worthy News In-Depth)

As crowds enjoyed soccer in the bloodstained stadiums of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup after thousands of migrant workers were killed, Christians began distributing Bibles in 14 languages.

Eritrea: 98 Christians remain in prison for their faith

The Eritrean government is still holding in detention 98 Christians who were arrested on account of their faith in September, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Political divisions in church can drive pastors to burnout, poll shows – November 21, 2022

Christian persecution is worsening amid Western denial – November 18, 2022

Ukrainian prison ministry is helping Russian POWs – November 16, 2022

500 anti-Christian hate crimes documented in Europe last year – November 16, 2022

Russian army attacked 270 religious sites in Ukraine during first months of invasion – November 16, 2022

58 US churches vote to disaffiliate from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ stance – November 15, 2022

Algeria has closed 16 evangelical churches in crackdown on proselytization – November 15, 2022

News from this Week 11/3/22

Posted on November 3, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

North Korea Fires Missiles Toward South

North Korea has fired at least 23 missiles toward South Korea, the most ever in a single day, prompting the South to launch its rockets while issuing rare air raid warnings.

China condemns deployment of US B-52s to Australia

China has condemned reported US plans to deploy as many as six B-52 bombers to northern Australia as part of a plan to build maintenance facilities and parking places for the bombers at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, the Washington Times reports.

US forces now on the ground in Ukraine

U.S. military personnel are now on the ground in Ukraine, keeping track of and inspecting weapons the U.S. has shipped to Ukrainian forces, a senior defense official announced during a Pentagon background briefing on Monday. These U.S. personnel are some of the first the Pentagon has acknowledged have entered Ukraine since Russia launched its large scale invasion of the country in February.

Latest World News Headlines

US, Saudi Arabia: ‘Iran Attacks Imminent’ – November 2, 2022

Germany registered 5 antisemitic incidents a day in first half of 2022 – November 1, 2022

Ukraine ships wartime record amount of grain – November 1, 2022

Kyiv: ‘Massive Russian Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine’ (Worthy News Radio) – November 1, 2022

Iran plans public trials for 1,000 protesters in Tehran – October 31, 2022

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on Kyiv, targeting critical infrastructure – October 31, 2022

U.S. to send B-52 bombers to Australia amid China tensions – October 31, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

Netanyahu has pledged to build on the achievement of his last term in office, the Abraham Accords with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, that opened the way for a possible normalization of relations with other Arab countries.

‘Israel’s Ex-PM Netanyahu Wins Elections’

Israel’s controversial ex-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies have won 61 seats, enough to form a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, election exit polls showed Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

UN General Assembly votes Israel must renounce possession of its nuclear weapons – November 1, 2022

Netanyahu eyes comeback on eve of Israel election – October 31, 2022

Israel, Bahrain hope to sign free trade deal by year’s end – October 31, 2022

Final polls before Nov. 1 elections show Netanyahu’s bloc just shy of parliamentary majority – October 30, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

US Due To Roll Out Digital ID Despite Worries (Worthy News In-Depth)

The United States edged closer to rolling out a digital identity document system for its more than 337 million citizens despite concerns it will lead to more control by the government and other institutions, Worthy News established Thursday.

Florida’s new election crimes office flags left-wing, ballot-harvesting operation in Orlando

Florida’s newly created Office of Election Crimes and Security is requesting a criminal investigation into charges of ballot harvesting in Orlando, a Democratic stronghold in the critical swing state.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

U.S. Interest Rates Rise Amid Soaring Inflation – November 2, 2022

Fed Reserve expected to announce fourth consecutive interest rate hike – November 2, 2022

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules incorrectly dated mail-in ballots cannot be counted – November 2, 2022

Supreme Court Takes up Affirmative Action – November 1, 2022

The Government Is Set To Spend More On Debt Payments Than The Entire Defense Budget – November 1, 2022

Supreme Court blocks House from Trump’s taxes, for now – November 1, 2022

Biden floats taxing oil companies amid rising energy prices – October 31, 2022

Breaking Christian News

US Christian organization delivers 225,000 children’s Bibles to North Macedonia

A Texas-based Christian organization has this year delivered 225,000 Children and Teen Bibles to North Macedonia, an eastern European country that was part of the former communist federation of Yugoslavia and where Bibles are still hard to come by.

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues

The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria has seen no let-up as suspected Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic militant terrorists killed 12 mainly women, children, and elderly Christians during attacks in Benue state last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Uganda: Evangelists attacked after leading Muslims to Christ, “We need your prayers all the time”

Islamist extremists in eastern Uganda attacked two evangelists with knives earlier this month after the Christians led local Muslims to Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US Missionaries Rush ‘Heat and Hope’ To Ukraine As Missiles Hit (Worthy News Radio) – November 1, 2022

Hong Kong: Christian Pastor the first clergy to be imprisoned under new security laws – October 31, 2022

Sri Lanka: Authorities order churches to close – October 31, 2022

Oldest Known Map of the Stars Found Hidden Under Christian Text – October 31, 2022

Bishops Discuss Peace As War Rages – October 30, 2022

‘Clear Victory for Freedom of Speech and Religion’: Franklin Graham Wins in Court – October 27, 2022

Mainline Protestant church adds ‘nonbinary/genderqueer’ to official membership statistics – October 27, 2022

News from this Week 10/20/22

Posted on October 20, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after less than 2 months in office

Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after less than two months in office amid pressure following a reversal of economic policies that led to economic instability.

Britain Says Russian Warplane Fired Missile Close To U.K. Spy Aircraft Over Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet last month released a missile near an unarmed British spy plane in international airspace over the Black Sea, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told Parliament on October 20.

Central Bank Digital Currencies Spark Outrage; Dutch Queen Questioned

Dutch Queen Maxima has come under pressure over embracing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which could enable governments to control people’s spending.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia’s Putin declares martial law in 4 annexed Ukrainian regions – October 19, 2022

Hundreds Die In Nigeria’s Worst Flooding In Decade – October 19, 2022

Russian Missiles Destroy Ukraine’s Infrastructure After Crash – October 18, 2022

US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers near Alaska – October 18, 2022

Saudi prince sends threat to the West after Biden warns of consequences for kingdom – October 17, 2022

NATO kicks off nuclear drills amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine war – October 17, 2022

Netherlands In Turmoil Over Cruise Ships For Migrants (Worthy News In-Depth) – October 17, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli military launches week-long drill across northern Israel

The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday it had begun a week-long military drill across northern Israel, as tensions remained high with the Lebanese Hezbollah terror group.

Hamas in first Syria visit in decade as relations thaw

A Hamas delegation arrived in Damascus Wednesday for talks with President Bashar Al-Assad in the first such visit since the Palestinian Islamist group severed ties with Syria a decade ago.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel eyes blockchain tech to issue government bonds – October 19, 2022

Israel’s PM Against Jewish Prayer At Temple Mount, Arabs Welcome – October 19, 2022

Gantz, Netanyahu both reiterate Israel’s unwillingness to sell weapons to Ukraine – October 18, 2022

Russian ex-president: If Israel sends weapons to Ukraine it will destroy Moscow ties – October 17, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Biden announces release of 15 million barrels of emergency reserve oil

President Joe Biden has announced he will release 15 million barrels of oil from America’s emergency Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a move analysts say is intended to show voters in next month’s midterm elections that he is concerned about high gas prices, USA Today reports.

Texas has seized over 336 million ‘lethal doses’ of fentanyl during Operation Lone Star, DPS says

A border security mission launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has resulted in 336 million “lethal doses” of fentanyl being seized since it began earlier this year, enough to kill the entire population of the United States, he said.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

DOJ prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to charge Trump after Mar-a-Lago raid: Report – October 19, 2022

California: 2020 wildfires wiped out all state reductions in greenhouse gas emissions since 2003 – October 19, 2022

Report: The US military is “weak” and risks inability to properly defend America’s interests – October 19, 2022

Biden pledges to prioritize abortion rights codification if Democrats increase House majorities in midterms – October 18, 2022

House GOP preps bills for first 100 days if Republicans capture majority – October 18, 2022

Prosecutor says U.S. voting leak to Chinese workers ‘probably largest data breach in U.S. history’ – October 18, 2022

Supreme Court to hear major elections challenge and LGBT, religious rights dispute in December – October 18, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Iran Christians Freed From Troubled Evin Prison

Iranian authorities have freed two Christian converts from one of Iran’s most notorious prisons after a fire there killed eight inmates and injured dozens of others, well-informed Christians told Worthy News Wednesday.

Iran: Concerns raised for Christian couple jailed in harsh prison for house church activity

There has been increasing concern for the well-being of an Iranian Christian couple who were imprisoned in a notoriously harsh Tehran jail in August following their convictions for leading and belonging to a house church, the Christian Post reports.

Several Killed In Nigeria Church Attack

Suspected Islamic gunmen have attacked a church in north-central Nigeria during a service, killing a woman and her young daughter, as part of an ongoing anti-Christian campaign, authorities say.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Myanmar: Baptist pastor murdered in his home – October 18, 2022

India government stalling on affirmative action for Dalit Christians – October 18, 2022

China: Christian man fined over $20,000 for illegal religious activity – October 17, 2022

Ukrainian church driven underground in Russian-occupied areas – October 17, 2022

Hungary Urges More Support For Persecuted Christians – October 16, 2022

Pastors Reveal Troubled US Economy Is Having Negative Impact on Churches – October 13, 2022

Nigeria: ISWAP murder three more Christians – October 13, 2022

News from this Week 10/11/22

Posted on October 11, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Iran racing to expand enrichment at underground plant, IAEA report shows

Iran is speeding ahead in its expansion of uranium enrichment at the Natanz nuclear facility, according to a report in Reuters early Tuesday.

Numerous Killed In Massive Russian Strikes On Ukraine

Authorities say a massive wave of Russian missile strikes on cities across Ukraine, including the capital, killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the strikes saying they were in response to an attack on a bridge linking Russia and occupied Crimea and warned of more violence.

Multiple Explosions Rock Kyiv; Several Killed (Update)

Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and several other cities across the country, killing at least eight people and injuring many more, authorities and witnesses said.

Latest World News Headlines

Dozens Killed, Injured In Massive Russian Strike In Ukraine – October 9, 2022

Thailand Childcare Attack Kills 37 – October 9, 2022

U.S. aircraft carrier concludes drills with Japan, South Korea as North Korea fires another missile – October 9, 2022

‘A time bomb’: Anger rises in Kurdish city at heart of Iran protests – October 9, 2022

Iranian students clash with police as deadly regime crackdown nears 20th day – October 6, 2022

US strikes in Syria kill top ‘IS’ leaders – October 6, 2022

US to send $625 million in new aid to Ukraine – October 6, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Lebanon receives ‘satisfying’ updated US proposal for maritime deal with Israel

Lebanon on Monday received an updated draft of a US-brokered maritime agreement with Israel that satisfies its previous concerns and could imminently lead to a “historic deal,” Beirut’s top negotiator told Reuters.

IDF makes strides in space tech race with new satellites

Thousands of new nanosatellites will soon join the growing arsenal of space technology at the disposal of the Israeli military.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel to allow natural gas extraction off Gaza – October 9, 2022

Israel Poll: Netanyahu Would Have 61 Seats to Form Coalition – October 9, 2022

Gantz puts IDF on alert in north as Lebanese maritime border talks falter – October 6, 2022

Security cabinet to review terms of US-proposed maritime deal with Lebanon – October 5, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

U.S. Congress could be in for bruising debt-ceiling fight after midterms

If Republicans win control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November’s midterm elections, they expect to use a powerful and potentially dangerous tool as leverage in their dealings with Democratic President Joe Biden: The federal debt ceiling.

Doctors File Lawsuit Against California’s COVID-19 ‘Misinformation’ Law

The Liberty Justice Center is filing a lawsuit against the California Medical Board and the California Attorney General on behalf of two practicing doctors, alleging that the state’s COVID-19 Misinformation Bill violates the First and Fourteenth Amendment.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Democrats cram unrelated policies into defense bill – October 9, 2022

Judge says Durham can keep his witness list secret for Danchenko trial – October 9, 2022

Judge orders FBI to turn over information on laptop of homicide victim Democrat staffer Seth Rich – October 9, 2022

Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession – October 6, 2022

Feds believe they have sufficient evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax, gun crimes, report – October 6, 2022

5th Circuit Court Strikes down DACA, Orders No New Applicants – October 6, 2022

US housing recession may be worse than in 2008 – October 6, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Afghanistan: Taliban behead Christian man on video

The International Christian Concern (ICC) nonprofit human rights organization reported Sunday it had just received a video of the Taliban beheading a Christian man in Afghanistan.

Nigeria: Christian woman on trial for blaspheming Islam in WhatsApp message

A Christian woman who was imprisoned without bail for blaspheming Islam in a WhatsApp message has gone on trial in Nigeria’s Bauchi state, Morning Star News (MSN) reported on October 5.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Belarus: Authorities ban Christian church congregation from holding worship services

Uganda: Two evangelists attacked after leading Muslims to Christ – October 10, 2022

Embattled Christian baker appeals ruling over gender transition cake request – October 6, 2022

Uganda: New converts to Christ severely beaten by Islamic extremists – October 4, 2022

Christians murdered by Islamic terrorists in Plateau, “a strategy to wipe out the Christian population” – October 4, 2022

Uganda: Two Christian women violently attacked, one killed – October 3, 2022

Alleged Abuser Of Pastor’s Child In Malaysia Jail (Update) – October 3, 2022

Former Jailed Pakistan Christian In Thailand With Family (Worthy News Investigation) – October 3, 2022

News from this Week 10/5/22

Posted on October 5, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Markets Rocked as $46 Trillion have been wiped out in past year

It’s been a tough year for investors, with global stock and bond markets erasing $46.1 trillion in market value since November 2021, according to Bank of America.

North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan

Japan’s government urged its citizens to take cover on Tuesday as North Korea fired a potentially nuclear-capable ballistic missile over the country.

Latest World News Headlines

Germany: Inflation hits record 10%, recession expected– October 4, 2022

Russia’s Upper House Votes To Annex Ukraine Regions – October 4, 2022

Burkina Faso Leader Steps Down After Coup – October 4, 2022

Pope Francis Urges Russia To Prevent Nuclear War – October 4, 2022

US airstrike kills extremist al-Shabab leader: ‘Thorn removed from the Somali nation’ – October 4, 2022

Iran: At least 92 dead in anti-government protests – October 4, 2022

‘U.S. Could Destroy Russian Military In Ukraine’ – October 4, 2022

China establishes extraterritorial policing of its citizens abroad – October 3, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel, EU renew dialogue for first time in over a decade

Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke Monday with delegates from the European Union, renewing economic and political dialogue with the bloc for the first time in over a decade.

Chances of Hezbollah war ‘still remain very high’ – US envoy

Former US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker told i24NEWS that the chances of an Israeli-Hezbollah confrontation “still remain very high” despite the advancement of a US-brokered maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Arabs say Al Aqsa Mosque in “danger” from red heifers, Palestinians call for uprising – October 4, 2022

Lebanon receives written US-brokered proposal for maritime border deal with Israel – October 3, 2022

Lapid: Proposed maritime border deal with Lebanon safeguards security, economic interests – October 3, 2022

Israel signs its first Free Trade Agreement with South Korea – September 29, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

National debt surpasses $31 trillion

The U.S. national debt has passed $31 trillion for the first time in history.

States deploy about 2,500 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border

Nearly two dozen states are sending National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal immigration officials grapple with an unprecedented surge of undocumented migrants.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Hurricane Ian Death Toll Rises To Over 80 – October 3, 2022

Ohio legislators introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ – October 3, 2022

Newsom signs bill allowing state to revoke out-of-state parents’ rights over trans kids – October 3, 2022

‘A 500-Year Flood Event’: One of Worst Hurricanes to Ever Strike FL, Ian to Strengthen and Slam SC Next – September 29, 2022

Final GDP reading shows US economy shrank 0.6% in the spring, cementing start of recession – September 29, 2022

Republican States Sue Biden Admin Over Plan To Cancel Student Debt – September 29, 2022

Mortgage Rates Hit 15-Year High At 6.7% — More than Double Since Last Year – September 29, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Uganda: New converts to Christ severely beaten by Islamic extremists

New cases of violent attacks by Islamic extremists against converts to Christ in Uganda continue to be reported: last month, a father of four in Kaliro District was subjected to forty lashes for leaving Islam, and a 52-year-old mother in neighboring Kibuku District was kicked and beaten with sticks until she sustained severe injuries, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Uganda: Two Christian women violently attacked, one killed

One Christian woman in Uganda has died and another was hospitalized last month after apparent attacks by Muslim relatives enraged at their conversion to Christ, Morning Star News reports.

Christians murdered by Islamic terrorists in Plateau, “a strategy to wipe out the Christian population”

Christians in Nigeria continue to die at the hands of Islamic terrorists: five Christians, including a 60-year-old woman, were killed in attacks in Plateau state last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered by Islamic terrorists since 2009, as rights groups continue to warn of genocide.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pastor Beaten In Malaysia After Reporting Child Rape To Police – October 3, 2022

Former Jailed Pakistan Christian In Thailand With Family (Worthy News Investigation) – October 3, 2022

Open Doors Founder Brother Andrew Dead At 94 – September 28, 2022

Blinken under pressure to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” – September 28, 2022

England: National Health Service settles case with Christian doctor who spoke about Jesus with a patient – September 28, 2022

Nigeria: Dozens more Christians murdered in continued attacks in Benue state – September 27, 2022

South Carolina: Anglican and Episcopal diocese reach settlement after years-long litigation – September 27, 2022

Breaking News from this Week 9/21/22

Posted on September 21, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Protests Rock Iran After Morality Police Kill Woman for Wearing ‘Improper’ Hijab

Protests across Iran entered their fifth day Tuesday after Iran’s morality police arrested and beat a 22-year-old woman for wearing an “improper” hijab. The woman died of her injuries.

US, Canada Warships Transit Taiwan Strait

American and Canadian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, in the first military freedom of navigation operation since U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S. would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China.

U.S. Pacific fleet commander warns expanding Chinese military could now blockade Taiwan

China now boasts a large navy with enough surface warships to blockade rival Taiwan, according to the commander of the U.S. Navy‘s frontline fleet.

Dutch King Warns Of Poverty, Uncertainty As Social Unrest Spreads – September 20, 2022

Nearly 100 Die In Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Clashes – September 20, 2022

Britain’s Queen Buried After Christ-Centered Funeral – September 20, 2022

Powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Mexico – September 19, 2022

US military base targeted with rocket attack in Syria, CENTCOM says – September 19, 2022

Iran Drones Reach Ukrainian Battlefield – September 19, 2022

Biden: ‘US To Defend Taiwan If China Attacks’ – September 19, 2022

BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS

Gantz: Israel has arrested or targeted over 1,000 terror operatives in recent months

Defense Minister Benny Gantz says Israeli troops have arrested and shot more than 1,000 Palestinians engaged in terror activity in recent months, as the military presses on with an operation in the West Bank following a series of attacks earlier this year.

U.S. court awards millions to victims of Hezbollah rockets

A U.S. court has ordered the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to pay millions of dollars in damages to a group of Americans who sued saying they were wounded by the group’s rockets during a war with Israel in 2006.

Turkey’s Erdogan tells Jewish leaders he wants to visit Israel – September 20, 2022

Israel sees 128% increase in Jewish immigration – September 20, 2022

Israel: Archaeologists find proof of opium use in ancient world – September 20, 2022

IDF chief at Auschwitz: Holocaust denial is reason Iran can’t be trusted with nukes – September 19, 2022

BREAKING US NEWS

New York AG Files Civil Lawsuit Against Trump, Former President Responds

New York Attorney General Letitia Jones on Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, three of his children, and others over alleged fraud.

Dems run with Biden’s attacks on MAGA Republicans, call pro-life lawmakers ‘threat to democracy’

House Democrats leaders have expanded the party’s crusade to label MAGA Republicans a “threat to democracy” to include pro-life conservatives.

Biden has passed 99 executive orders that have cost taxpayers $1.5 trillion dollars

President Biden has passed 99 executive orders since becoming president and a federal budget expert has estimated that the cost to taxpayers will be upwards of $1.5 trillion, with his recent student loan forgiveness accounting for a huge portion of that amount.

Sexually transmitted disease “out of control” in US – September 20, 2022

Biden on ‘60 Minutes’: The pandemic is over – September 19, 2022

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Fiona Rips Through Puerto Rico, Leaves US Territory Powerless – September 18, 2022

California Launches $1 Million Website Promoting its Abortion Services – September 18, 2022

Alaska braces for “near worst case coastal flooding scenario” as massive storm may bring worst flooding in nearly 50 years – September 18, 2022

US national debt climbs to almost $31 trillion – September 15, 2022

Senior judge named as special master to review documents seized in Mar-a-Lago raid – September 15, 2022

BREAKING CHRISTIAN NEWS

Myanmar: Junta lays landmines around church

Myanmar’s military junta has laid internationally banned antipersonnel landmines around a Catholic church building it has desecrated and occupied in the ethnic minority Shan state, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Pakistan: Christian jailed for blasphemy is denied bail

A 57-year-old Christian man in Pakistan who was imprisoned for blasphemy two years ago has just been denied his latest application for bail pending trial, Asia News reports.

Mozambique: Eight Christians murdered by Islamic State affiliates

Eight Christians were murdered by the Islamic State-affiliated Al Shabaab terror group (not the Somali-based group of the same name) in a series of jihadist attacks across northern Mozambique in September, the Barnabas Fund reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

48% of Evangelical leaders report being blacklisted over beliefs, ‘guilt by association’ – September 18, 2022

Earth Reveals Horrors Behind Graves In Ukraine – September 18, 2022

Pakistan Christian Mother Of Five Hiding After Death Threats – September 16, 2022

Christians could lose majority status in US by 2050, report says – September 15, 2022

Southern Baptists to keep promoting ‘life, religious liberty, marriage’ protections via policy arm – September 15, 2022

Libya Court To Evict Church – September 14, 2022

Nigeria: Fulani murder church security guard, abduct pastor – September 14, 2022

News from this Week 9/14/22

Posted on September 15, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

U.S. considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action, Taiwan presses EU

The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Charles III Declared King; Britain’s Queen Buried On Sep. 19

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried on September 19, the Royal Family announced, shortly after Charles III was publicly declared the new monarch.

Russia Admits Defeat In Key Areas Of Ukraine

Russia has admitted losing control over key cities in Ukraine’s north-eastern Kharkiv region, in what some military experts see as a potential breakthrough in the war. The comments came after Ukraine’s president said the Ukrainian gains are part of a significant counter-offensive against Russia.

LATEST WORLD NEW HEADLINES

Ukraine Discovers ‘Tortured Bodies’ In Recaptured Territories – September 12, 2022

Queen Coffin Taken Amid Funeral Controversy In Britain – September 12, 2022

Iran Unveils Drone Designed For ‘Attacking Haifa, Tel Aviv’ – September 12, 2022

German Chancellor urges Iran to sign new Iran deal – September 12, 2022

‘Nuclear deal will be delayed at least until after US midterm elections’ – September 11, 2022

Tsunami Warning After Powerful Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea – September 11, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Gantz: Iran has hundreds of new centrifuges that can enrich uranium to high levels

Iran’s financing and support for terror proxies is the foremost cause of instability in the Middle East, and the country’s nuclear program could spark a regional arms race, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday.

Mossad head: Nuclear deal won’t give Iran ‘immunity’ from Israeli operations

Mossad chief David Barnea on Monday said Israel would not participate in the “charade” of a renewed nuclear deal between world powers and Iran, and warn that the emerging agreement would “not provide immunity” for Tehran from the spy agency’s operations.

Breaking U.S. News

Ken Starr, US Prosecutor In Clinton-Lewinsky Case, Dies At 76

Starr passed away Tuesday at Baylor St Luke’s medical center in Houston of complications from surgery, his family said.

Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles

The U.S. Navy’s workhorse destroyer went into production more than 30 years ago, when Tom Stevens was a young welder.

VP Harris Promotes Abortion at National Baptist Convention

Vice President Kamala Harris used her speech at the 142nd annual National Baptist Convention in Houston, Texas, on Thursday to push abortion rights, saying that women should have the freedom “to make decision about their own bodies.”

BREAKING US NEWS

Senate Republicans look to protect Americans earning less than $400k from IRS audits – September 13, 2022

Faculty, students sue Christian school over LGBTQ hiring ban – September 12, 2022

DOJ open to one of Trump’s special master candidates – September 12, 2022

400-Plus Republican Officials Sign Letter Backing Gay Marriage – September 12, 2022

Fauci: ‘We don’t have time to do a clinical trial’ for updated COVID-19 boosters (Video) – September 11, 2022

Gun, ammunition purchases by credit card will be coded – September 11, 2022

Breaking Christian News

India: Supreme Court orders government to investigate and establish facts in reported attacks on Christians

In a move welcomed by Christian human rights advocates, India’s Supreme Court has ordered the Hindu nationalist government to investigate and establish the facts on the reported cases of Christians being attacked over 500 times last year, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Nigeria: Fulani state governor admits Islamic terrorists have taken control in Kaduna

As Christians in Nigeria continue to be slaughtered by Fulani and other Muslim extremist militants, the controversial governor of Kaduna state Nasir El-Rufai has been forced to admit that Islamic terrorists have an even stronger hold on his part of Nigeria than when he took office seven years ago, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

BREAKING CHRISTIAN NEWS

China: Christian online content now heavily restricted – September 13, 2022

Libya Court Sentences Christian To Death – September 12, 2022

Indonesia: Authorities deny church building permit in ‘unconstitutional’ move against religious freedom – September 12, 2022

Uganda: 5 evangelist-church planters murdered by Islamic extremists – September 12, 2022

Sudan Dismisses Apostasy Charges Against Christians, But Concerns Remain – September 11, 2022

Church Rush To Pakistan’s Flooded Christian Slums – September 11, 2022

News from this Week 8/17/22

Posted on August 17, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Russia Involved In Military Games In Iran, Raising Concerns

Russia and its allies are involved in military games in Iran when Moscow seeks sophisticated Iranian combat drones for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Worthy News monitored.

Iran responds to ‘final’ nuclear talks proposal, after urging US ‘flexibility’

Iran has responded to the European Union’s “final” draft text to revive its 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, according to a European official, after Tehran urged the United States to be flexible in resolving three outstanding issues.

Latest World News Headlines

China’s worst heatwave in 60 years is forcing factories to close – August 16, 2022

U.S. airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al Shabab terrorists: Reports – August 15, 2022

Drones armed with explosives attack US military base in Syria – August 15, 2022

Iran says it will deliver ‘final’ nuclear talks proposal Monday – August 15, 2022

42 Countries Demand Russia Withdraws From Nuclear Site As Battles Rage – August 15, 2022

U.S. Lawmakers In Taiwan After Visit Speaker Pelosi – August 14, 2022

Ukraine’s President Accuses Russia Of Nuclear Blackmail – August 14, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israel carriers to soon fly to Turkey, official says as ties continue to improve

Israel and Turkey are very close to understandings that will soon allow Israeli airlines to land in the country, a senior Israeli official told Ynet on Monday.

Jerusalem Terror Attack Wounds Eight, Including Five Americans

Less than a week after Israel concluded its Operation Breaking Dawn against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, an Arab-Israeli man opened fire on a bus near Jerusalem’s Old City early Sunday, wounding eight, including five Americans.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel: Archaeologists find church they believe was built over Biblical Peter’s house-August 16, 2022

IDF says it foiled Hamas attack tunnel with two branches along northern Gaza border – August 15, 2022

Israeli airstrikes in Syria said to hit Iranian targets near Russian naval base – August 15, 2022

Syria says Israeli jets strike near Damascus and Tartus, killing three soldiers – August 14, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

‘Low Caste’ Indians Suffer At US Tech Firms

U.S. tech giants are under pressure to tackle India’s ancient Hindu caste system after several employees said their careers were cut short by their ‘low caste’ backgrounds.

Biden signs $740 billion climate, tax and health care bill into law

President Joe Biden signed a $740 billion spending package into law Tuesday, the final step for the green energy, health care and tax hike bill after months of wrangling and controversy, in particular over the legislation’s hiring of 87,000 new IRS agents to audit Americans.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

California church that was fined over $200K for defying COVID-19 restrictions gets fines dropped – August 16, 2022

Housing starts plunge 9.6%, raising recession fears – August 16, 2022

Judge declines request to block Georgia’s fetal heartbeat law that bans some abortions – August 16, 2022

Ohio churches create taxpayer-funded school, outraging state’s ACLU chapter – August 16, 2022

Gallup: Most Americans oppose vaccine mandates for grade schoolers – August 15, 2022

Idaho Supreme Court allows abortion ban to take effect – August 15, 2022

Health Improving Of Stabbed Author Salman Rushdie – August 15, 2022

Breaking Christian News

US Episcopal Church advocates all forms of gender-affirming treatment for people of all ages

The US Episcopal Church last month passed a resolution advocating access to gender-affirming treatment “in all forms” and for adults and children “of all ages.” The Episcopal Church is a mainline Protestant denomination that is part of the Anglican Communion.

400 Ukrainian Baptist churches have been lost since war with Russia

Around 400 Ukrainian Baptist congregations have been displaced and lost since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, Church Leaders reports.

Uganda: Islamic extremists cut off hand of new Christian convert

A Christian convert and father of six in eastern Uganda has had his hand cut off by radicalized Muslim extremists enraged that he and his family had left Islam and had started attending church, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christians in Uganda are increasingly vulnerable to attacks by Islamic extremists, even though Muslims are a minority group and Christianity is legal in the country.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Afghanistan: Christians facing extreme persecution, need international support – August 17, 2022

Kenya Christians Pray Amid Disputed Election Results – August 16, 2022

Residents in Drought-Stricken States to Face Water Cutbacks as Colorado River Under Serious Threat – August 16, 2022

China: Police raid historical house church in crackdown on Christians – August 15, 2022

Myanmar: Army restricts aid to civilians including Christians – August 15, 2022

India: Pastor severely beaten by police – August 15, 2022

Dozens Killed In Egypt Church Blaze – August 14, 2022

The news on this page was taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

News from this Week-7/6/22

Posted on July 6, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Britain’s Johnson In Crisis As Ministers Resign

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mounting pressure to resign Tuesday after the finance and health ministers stepped down to protest his leadership style.

Hungary Hosts Religious Jews Fleeing Ukraine

Hungary will host hundreds of religious Jewish refugees from Ukraine who require kosher food, a rabbi says.

Iran: Five dead, dozens injured in magnitude 6.1 earthquake

Five people were killed and 49 others injured when a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Iran’s coastal province of Hormozgan on Saturday, Reuters reports. The region was struck again a short while later by two further earthquakes of over 6.0 magnitude.

Latest World News Headlines

Ukraine: Russia gunning for Donetsk following capture of Luhansk – July 5, 2022

Iran, Russia, China To Run War Drills in Latin America – July 5, 2022

Russian Lawmaker Proposes Declaring U.S. ‘Terrorist State’ – July 5, 2022

Pope Francis Denies Resignation Reports; Wants To Visit Moscow, Kyiv – July 4, 2022

US and Iran likely to try reviving nuke talks after Biden Mideast trip – July 4, 2022

Russia Strikes Massive Oil Reserve In Arctic As War Sends Barrel Price Skyrocketing – July 4, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Hezbollah launches drones toward Israeli gas platform, move criticized by Lebanese government

The IDF on Saturday shot down three drones launched by Iran-backed Lebanese terror group Hezbollah toward an Israeli gas platform, the Washington Times reports.

Gantz: Iran’s maritime activity in Red Sea is ‘most significant’ in a decade

Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday revealed satellite images he said showed the “most significant” Iranian military maritime activity in the Red Sea in a decade.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Russia demands Israel unconditionally cease its ‘unacceptable’ Syria airstrikes – July 4, 2022

Presbyterian Church Declares Israel’ Apartheid State’ Resembling Nazi-Germany – July 4, 2022

Biden: Visit is meant to integrate Israel in the region – July 1, 2022

Israel’s New PM Facing Security Challenges – July 1, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

U.S. military’s newest weapon against China and Russia: Hot air

The high-altitude inflatables, flying at between 60,000 and 90,000 feet, would be added to the Pentagon’s extensive surveillance network and could eventually be used to track hypersonic weapons.

Justice Department sues Arizona over citizenship voter ID requirements

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Arizona challenging its law that requires proof of citizenship for residents to vote in presidential elections.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Attacks against police skyrocketing across the country; 178 officers shot so far this year – July 5, 2022

6 Killed In Shooting At Chicago Independence Parade – July 4, 2022

Abortion criminalized again in Texas following state Supreme Court intervention – July 4, 2022

Democratic Senators introduce to bill to “crack down” on pro life crisis pregnancy centers – July 4, 2022

US Police Killed Black Man; Violence Feared – July 3, 2022

US Supreme Court Backs Biden On Migration – July 1, 2022

US Supreme Court Curbs Government’s Greenhouse Gas Rules – June 30, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Rights Groups Rank Afghanistan Number 1 in the world for Christian Persecution

International Christian persecution watchdog groups have ranked Afghanistan the number one most dangerous country in the world for believers since the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021, Christian Today reports.

Iran: Five-year sentences for Christians accused of having “deviant beliefs” upheld

Iranian authorities have upheld the five-year prison sentences handed to each of three Christians convicted of “engaging in propaganda” and sharing “deviant beliefs contrary to Holy Sharia law” through practicing their faith at a house church, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.