Weekly News Brief; 5/10/23

Posted on May 10, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Russian President Says Nation In War With West

Russian President Vladimir Putin used a Victory Day speech on Tuesday to warn that “a war has been unleashed” against Russia in what seemed an attempt to prepare the nation for a change in the narrative about Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. So far, the Kremlin has described its battle against Ukraine only as no more than a “special military operation” aimed at defending Russian interests but limited in scope.

Cleric Lynched In Pakistan Over Muhammad Remarks

An Islamic cleric has been beaten to death by a Muslim mob in northwestern Pakistan after comparing a political candidate to Islam’s prophet Muhammad, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

China: Changsu city to pay public sector workers entirely in digital yuan

As part of a new phase in promoting China’s currency, the Chinese city of Changsu in Jiangsu province has confirmed it will start paying its public sector employees entirely in digital yuan, Asia Nikkei reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia Launches Huge Drone Attack On Ukraine – May 9, 2023

Dutch Government Apologizes For Groningen Earthquakes (Worthy News Radio) – May 9, 2023

Myanmar: Military junta releases over 2,000 political prisoners but many thousands, including Christians, remain imprisoned – May 9, 2023

US providing Ukraine $1.2B in military aid ahead of expected spring offensive against Russia – May 9, 2023

Russia’s Wagner Group Stays In Bakhmut, As Ukraine ‘Launches Attacks’ (Worthy News Radio) – May 8, 2023

Senior US official in Saudi Arabia to discuss massive rail project with UAE, India – May 8, 2023

Britain’s King Charles III Crowned – May 7, 2023

Breaking Israel News

‘No terrorist is immune’: Netanyahu says Gaza fighting could last days

After a tense day following Israel’s initiated Shield and Arrow to eliminate Islamic Jihad’s high command in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that any escalation on the Palestinians’ part will be “answered with a decisive response.”

Thousands evacuated from Gaza border to Dead Sea hotels

Thousands of Sderot residents were evacuated from the city Tuesday evening, accompanied by members of the Home Front Command as part of Mashav Ruach (Breeze) program, a response to Operation Shield and Arrow launched by the Israel Defense Forces early in the morning. The first phase of the evacuation included hundreds of families leaving on 25 buses. Most of them traveled to hotels in the Dead Sea.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli Defense Systems In Wartorn, Ukraine – May 10, 2023

Israeli Eliminates Senior Gaza Terror Leaders in ‘Operation Shield and Arrow’ – May 9, 2023

Hezbollah builds 27 new bases in Lebanon under cover of fake NGO – May 9, 2023

New polls show Gantz still ahead of Netanyahu and Lapid – May 8, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Biden under pressure as McCarthy, McConnell align on spending reforms tied to debt limit increase

President Biden is under pressure to negotiate with congressional Republicans over the debt limit as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell align on spending reforms in exchange for a debt limit increase.

Jury: ‘Ex-President Trump Sexually Abused Columnist’; Trump Denies Charges

A Manhattan jury comprised of six men and three women concluded Tuesday that former U.S. President Donald J. Trump “sexually abused” a columnist and also held him financially liable for “defaming” her.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Children Among Victims Of Texas Mall Shooting – May 9, 2023

White House says Congress must ‘get to work’ on raising debt ceiling – May 9, 2023

Abbott activates ‘Texas Tactical Border Force,’ 545 more National Guardsmen deployed before Title 42 expires – May 9, 2023

Arizona school district reinstates evangelical student-teachers after Christian university files religious discrimination suit – May 9, 2023

Seven Killed In US As Car Hits Migrants – May 8, 2023

‘Man Who Killed Eight At Mall Identified’ – May 8, 2023

Several Fatalities, Nine Injured In Texas Mall Shooting – May 7, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Two Christian girls abducted by Boko Haram rescued after 9 years in captivity

Two young Christian women in Nigeria have been rescued after being abducted by Boko Haram terrorists over nine years ago, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

India: Six killed and 25 churches burned down in Hindu nationalist violence

At least six people were killed and 25 churches burned down during Hindu nationalist violence in India’s Manipur state this month, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.

India: Dramatic escalation of violence in Manipur, 58 dead, 50 churches burned

Christian leaders in India’s Manipur state have accused the Hindu nationalist government of supporting the violent attacks carried out by ethnic Hindu Meitei rioters, which began last week, and which have now resulted in the destruction of 50 churches and the deaths of 58 people, many of whom were Christians, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

UK: Court rules against Christian parent who claims primary school indoctrinates small children in LGBT issues – May 9, 2023

‘Raise the Alarm’: How Artificial Intelligence Could Further Terrorize Persecuted Christians Across the Globe – May 8, 2023

Thousands Of Christians Flee Deadly Attacks In India; Churches Torched – May 5, 2023

National Day of Prayer to reach 110 million households: ‘We’re praying for an awakening in America’ – May 5, 2023

Presbyterian Church USA sees ongoing decline in membership, new report shows – May 4, 2023

Christian evangelists at Boston’s SatanCon claim about 100 people converted: ‘We’re in a battle’ – May 4, 2023

US Commission on International Religious Freedom publishes annual report, lists worst violators – May 3, 2023

Breaking World News from this Week- 3/1/23

Posted on March 1, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

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

‘Ukraine To Join NATO In Long-Term”; Clashes Intensify

The secretary general of NATO effectively warned Moscow on Monday that Ukraine would become a military alliance member in the “long term” as frontline clashes intensified and Kyiv’s military hit targets deep inside Russia.

US Treasury Secretary Yellen In Ukraine After Deadly Drone Strike

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s invasion, hours after deadly drone strikes in Ukraine and a counterattack against a Russian warplane.

Trains Collide In Greece; Dozens Killed

Authorities say at least 32 people have been killed and 85 injured in northern Greece after two trains collided.

Latest World News Headlines

UN atomic agency confirms Iran has enriched uranium close to weapons grade – March 1, 2023

Ukraine Open For Chinese Peace Plan, But Confusion Remains (Worthy News Radio) – February 27, 2023

Nigeria Presidential Elections Clouded By Chaos – February 27, 2023

Britain and EU agree deal on Northern Ireland – February 27, 2023

Hungary Reluctant To Expand NATO – February 27, 2023

US Intel. ‘Coronavirus Leaked From Wuhan Lab’ (Worthy News Analysis) – February 27, 2023

Chinese COVID Lab Leak Debate Resurges After New Report Drops – February 26, 2023

Breaking Israel News

American Citizen Killed in Jericho Area Terror Attack as Judea, Samaria Violence Expands

Palestinian terrorists killed an Israeli-American citizen in another deadly attack Monday on a main highway near the city of Jericho. The killing came on the same day that the family of two murdered brothers from a Jewish community in Samaria buried their sons at Jerusalem’s Mt. Herzl Cemetery.

Protesters launch nationwide ‘day of disruption’ against justice overhaul

The protest movement against the government’s justice overhaul plan was set to escalate its tactics on Wednesday in a “national day of disruption.”

Latest Israel News Headlines

Papua New Guinea will open embassy in Jerusalem – February 27, 2023

UN Security Council to hold 3rd emergency meet on West Bank violence since new gov’t – February 27, 2023

Israel’s coalition set to pass Override Law in Knesset this week – February 26, 2023

In escalation, 21 arrested at 100,000-strong Tel Aviv anti-judicial reform rally – February 26, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Number of Americans identifying as LGBT has doubled in last decade, poll shows

A new Gallup poll shows that the percentage of Americans identifying as LGBT has doubled in the last 10 years, the Christian Post reports. Released on Wednesday last week, the poll was based on responses from 10,700 American adults in 2022.

Pro-life activists ‘unlawfully arrested’ for protesting fetal organ harvesting outside San Francisco hospital By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter

Pro-life activists say they were unlawfully arrested for handing out flyers outside a San Francisco hospital they believe is using aborted babies’ remains in fetal tissue research.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

White House orders TikTok off government devices within 30 days – February 27, 2023

Two Days After Buttigieg Visit, Biden Admin Halts Removal of Toxic Waste From East Palestine – February 27, 2023

California faces more blizzards, floods in multistate storm – February 26, 2023

Neo-Nazi Groups Organizing Antisemitic ‘National Day of Hate,’ Police Warn – February 24, 2023

US housing market has lost $2.3 trillion in value from its peak as home prices tumble – February 24, 2023

House GOP announces bills to guard against government censorship – February 23, 2023

U.S. government got $400 million in vaccine royalties from Moderna, company says – February 23, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Ancient Biblical city of Antioch was devastated in Turkey earthquake

The ancient Turkish city of Antioch, where the Bible says followers of Jesus were first called Christians, has been devastated by the catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 and killed 42,000 people, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Uganda: Forty Christian children rescued after abduction by Islamist, “we thank God”

Forty Christian children in Uganda have been rescued after being kidnapped by Islamists who may have planned to sell them to a militant group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The children’s abduction is one of many documented examples of the intense persecution of Christians in Uganda.

Latest Christian News Headlines

US Christian University Ending 24/7 ‘Revival Worship’ On Campus As ‘Fire’ Spreads (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 23, 2023

Mozambique: Christians increasingly vulnerable to Islamic State terror – February 23, 2023

Iran: Two Christians pardoned and released from prison – February 23, 2023

Nigeria Christians Face Cash Crisis Ahead Of Elections (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 23, 2023

News from this Week 2/15/23

Posted on February 15, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Some Israeli Rescuers Leaving Earthquake Hit Turkey Amid Violence; Christians In AreaSeveral Israeli rescue workers have left earthquake-hit Turkey after reported threats from Islamic militants and violence of frustrated local survivors, a Christian group supporting the Israeli rescuers acknowledged to Worthy News.

Clashes Devastating Ukrainian City And Its People (Worthy News Radio)Heavy fighting between invading Russian forces and Ukrainian troops around Ukraine’s devastated eastern city of Bakhmut increasingly resembles the horrors of World War One. The trench-for-tranch battle is taking its toll on the local population.

Genocide Watch NGO adds Yemen and Ethiopia to list of top 10 conflicts to watchUS-based NGO Genocide Watch has placed Yemen and Ethiopia on a list published on January 1 of the top 10 conflicts to watch in 2023.

Latest World News Headlines

UK:Catholic priest criminally charged for praying inside abortion clinic buffer zone – February 14, 2023Russia Said It Shot Down a UFO Just Last Month – February 13, 2023Ukraine Facing More Battles As Peace Talks Are Rejected (Worthy News Radio) – February 13, 2023Syrian Christians of all traditions are helping to shelter earthquake survivors – February 13, 2023Death Toll Turkey, Syria Quake In Tens of Thousands Amid Unrest – February 12, 2023Turkey earthquake opened 190-mile-long fissure, satellite images show – February 12, 2023Islamic State kills 11 in central Syria gun attack, says monitor – February 12, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israeli officials double down on settlement construction, rebuke US criticismTwo ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet ministers on Tuesday defiantly dismissed a growing chorus of global condemnation of new Israeli settlement construction in Judea and Samaria, instead promising to double down and legalize dozens of wildcat outposts.

24 hours in Jerusalem: three terror attacksIsrael is experiencing a wave of terrorist attacks focused on Jerusalem. Many of these attacks are being carried out by young boys, many armed with handguns.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Judicial overhaul bill likely to come up for first plenum vote next Monday – February 13, 2023IDF: Israeli jets strike underground Hamas facility in central Gaza – February 13, 2023IDF launches joint air defense, cyber drill with US Central Command – February 12, 2023President Herzog: ‘Israel is on the verge of a constitutional and social collapse’ – February 12, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Biden administration announces $231M to fund red-flag laws, other gun violence preventionPresident Biden announced on Tuesday that the Department of Justice will give more than $231 million to states for crisis intervention projects, such as red-flag programs, in an effort to reduce gun violence.

WH: EPA Working Closely with Ohio Officials to Closely Monitor Air Quality, Surface and Groundwater Testing After Train Derailment in OhioA train derailment in Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3 has led to toxic chemicals spilling into the Ohio River and being released into the air.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down off the Coast Was Carrying 2,000 Pounds of Electronics – February 14, 2023Biden establishing interagency team to study unidentified objects in US airspace – February 13, 2023House GOP investigates Wuhan lab, COVID origins – February 13, 2023US Shoots Down ‘UFOS’ Over America, Canada – February 12, 2023US launches unarmed ICBM into Pacific days after shooting down Chinese spy balloon – February 12, 2023Urgent Threat: More Cyberattacks and Shutdowns of Critical US Infrastructure on the Way – February 9, 2023House votes to end COVID vaccine requirement for foreign air travelers – February 9, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan: Christian girl abducted into forced marriage with Muslim employer, lawyer demands police actionThe chairman of the Minorities Alliance Pakistan has pressured Pakistani police to find and rescue a 15-year-old local Christian girl who was abducted and forced into marriage with her Muslim employer: officers had ignored earlier pleas for help from the girl’s impoverished father, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

New Lebanese Christian radio station reaching hundreds of thousands of listenersAn Protestant-led radio station that was launched in Lebanon at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is now bringing worship music and Biblical content to hundreds of thousands of Lebanese struggling with the ongoing devastating effects of sectarian division and political and economic chaos, Christianity Today (CT) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pakistan Man Lynched For Blasphemy; Christians Fearful (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 13, 2023Afghan Christian families seeking refuge in hostile Pakistan – February 13, 2023India: Evangelical Pastor jailed under Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law – February 13, 2023Egypt: Muslim extremists acquitted of stripping, attacking 70-year-old Christian woman – February 13, 2023Nicaragua Jails Bishop For 26 Years – February 12, 2023Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger on Genocide Watch NGO list of conflicts to monitor – February 10, 2023Church of England: ‘God’s Blessing For Gay Marriage’ (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 10, 2023

News from this Week 12/28/22

Posted on December 28, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Taiwan extends mandatory military service amid rising China threat

The mandatory military service in Taiwan has been extended, President Tsai Ing-wen announced on Tuesday.

Serbia Puts Army On High Alert Near Kosovo (Worthy News Radio)

Serbia says it has put the army on high alert near its border with Kosovo while inside Kosovo, Serbs have erected more roadblocks amid escalating tensions. The standoff comes as Serbia and Kosovo accuse each other of preparing for an armed confrontation.

Latest World News Headlines

North Korean drones ‘violate airspace’ – South Korea scrambles fighter jets and and fires warning shots in response – December 26, 2022

Taiwan Claims China Staged Huge Military Incursion – December 26, 2022

Iran to Israel: Strike Our Nuclear Plant, ‘Tel Aviv Will Re Razed to the Ground’ – December 26, 2022

Moscow: ‘Ukraine Attacks Military Deep Inside Russia, Killing 3’ (Worthy News Radio) – December 26, 2022

Ukraine’s president urges Christmas hope despite attacks (Worthy News Radio) – December 25, 2022

Hungary’s Premier: ‘Dissolve EU Parliament’ – December 25, 2022

Russia warns of military confrontation with the United States (Worthy News Radio) – December 25, 2022

Breaking Israel News

As fears for LGBTQ+ rights mount, Israel may appoint first-ever openly gay Knesset speaker

As Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu continues to dole out jobs to fellow lawmakers from his conservative Likud party ahead of the establishment of the new government, it seems increasingly likely that Amir Ohana will be named the next speaker of the Knesset, becoming the first openly gay person to hold the position.

Netanyahu government set for swearing-in Thursday, but hurdles remain

Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu will attempt to swear in his governing coalition of far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties on Thursday, Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin said Monday, with the former premier looking to retake power before a deadline to get his unruly partners in line.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Biblical Siloam Pool next to Temple Mount to be fully excavated – December 27, 2022

Israeli military holds exercise along Lebanon border – December 26, 2022

Netanyahu to freeze annexation for Saudi peace deal – December 25, 2022

Israel’s Christian population grew 2% last year – Central Bureau of Statistics – December 25, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

House Ways and Means Committee to release Trump tax returns on Friday

The House Ways and Means Committee will release former President Donald Trump’s tax returns on Friday, ending a years-long effort by Democrats to force the 45th president to release his personal finances.

Federal Judge Says San Francisco Can’t Clear Homeless Camps

A federal judge has temporarily banned San Francisco from clearing homeless encampments, saying the city violated its own policies by failing to offer other shelter.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Supreme Court temporarily halts termination of Title 42, will hear case in February – December 27, 2022

White House slams migrant buses to veep’s residence despite releasing 1.4 million border crossers – December 26, 2022

Biden Declares Federal Emergency for Bilzzard-Ravaged New York State – December 26, 2022

Powerful Winter Storm Leaves 19 Dead, and nearly 2 Million Without Power – December 25, 2022

Congress will have spent nearly $100 billion on Ukraine war once $1.7T omnibus bill is enacted – December 25, 2022

New DHS data shows border is deteriorating even before end of Title 42 – December 25, 2022

Drug overdose deaths topped 106,000 in 2021, CDC says in final report – December 25, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Iran: Regime warns Chaldean and Assyrian Christians not to participate in anti-government protests

Christians belonging to the Chaldean Catholic Church and Assyrian Church of the East denominations in Iran have been threatened by state security forces not to join the ongoing nationwide anti-regime protests or even to post support for the uprising on social media, on pain of arrests and persecution, the Christian Post reports.

Algeria: Christian convert from Islam imprisoned for three years on account of his faith

An Algerian Christian man has now been sentenced to three years in prison on account of his faith after having been brought back from Tunisia against his will in 2021, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

India: Hindu extremists attack, displace Christians in pre-Christmas riots

Radicalized Hindu nationalists in India’s Chhattisgarh state carried out a series of violent riots earlier this month, attacking Christian communities in 20 villages during the run-up to Christmas, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Scores Of Christians Killed In Nigeria Ahead Of Christmas – December 25, 2022

Myanmar Military Detains Prominent Church Leader As Unrest Spreads – December 24, 2022

Wife Of Jailed Chinese Church Leader Urges Prayers – December 24, 2022

Gallup: 31% of Americans Go to Church Every Week or Almost Every Week – December 22, 2022

Sudan church burned down by suspected Islamic extremist – December 22, 2022

Persecuted Chinese congregation seeks refuge in the US – December 22, 2022

Uganda: Christian teacher and son violently attacked by Muslim extremists, “We survived by the grace of the Lord Jesus” – December 22, 2022

News from this Week 12/7/22

Posted on December 7, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

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

Argentina Vice President Sentenced Over Corruption

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

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

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

‘Army May Intervene In Brazil’

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

Latest World News Headlines

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

Indonesia Bans Extramarital Sex – December 6, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Israel News

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

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

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

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

Latest Israel News Headlines

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

Real ID Deadline Pushed Back Again

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

US Trade Deficit Widens in October on Weak Exports

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

Latest U.S. News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Christian News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latest Christian News Headlines

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

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

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

Jailed Church Leader Facing India Trial – December 2, 2022

China Closes House Church And School – December 2, 2022

Egypt Allows More Churches Amid Persecution – December 2, 2022

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

News from this Week- 6/1/22

Posted on June 1, 2022 by doyouknowmyfather

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

Exposed: How China Helps Iran Evade Sanctions Through Multibillion-Dollar Oil Scheme

A network of Chinese petrochemical refiners is behind an upswing in the importation of illicit Iranian crude oil, providing the hardline regime in Tehran with at least $22 billion in revenue since President Joe Biden took office.

U.S. Sends Rocket Systems To Ukraine As Fighting Intensifies In East

United States President Joe Biden has pledged to send Ukraine more advanced rocket artillery systems despite concerns in Moscow that they may reach Russian cities. The announcement came as Ukraine struggled to defend itself in the east against the ongoing Russian invasion while Moscow launched nuclear drills on Russian territory.

WHO Strengthens Global Role

The World Health Organization (WHO) appeared to have strengthened its global role after member states agreed on an initial U.S.-led push to reform the rules around disease outbreaks.

Latest World News Headlines

China To Help Lead WHO Despite Controversy – June 1, 2022

Eurozone hits 8.1% inflation as energy costs soar – May 31, 2022

Kenyan Wins Restaurant Award For Feeding 40,000 Children – May 31, 2022

US National Guard planning ‘cooperation’ with Taiwan military – May 31, 2022

EU Agrees To Block Most But Not All Russian Oil – May 31, 2022

Canada’s Trudeau announces ‘national freeze’ on handgun ownership, mandatory gun buyback legislation – May 30, 2022

European Union agrees to ban most Russian oil imports – May 30, 2022

Breaking Israel News

Israeli Air Force simulates widescale strike on Iran nuclear facilities

Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted air maneuvers over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday night, simulating striking Iranian nuclear facilities.

Sa’ar’s New Hope said holding talks with Likud over potential new government

The coalition’s New Hope party is holding behind-the-scenes talks with the opposition Likud over options for a potential alternate government, Hebrew-language media reported on Wednesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel launches government program to support LGBT community – June 1, 2022

Israel Says Iran Used Stolen UN Watchdog Documents to Evade Nuclear Probes – May 31, 2022

IDF chief of staff in Cyprus for joint military exercise – May 31, 2022

Israel, UAE ink ‘groundbreaking’ free trade deal, in 1st with Arab state – May 31, 2022

Breaking U.S. News

Cyber agency: Voting software vulnerable in some states

Electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in at least 16 states have software vulnerabilities that leave them susceptible to hacking if unaddressed, the nation’s leading cybersecurity agency says in an advisory sent to state election officials.

Supreme Court Blocks Social Media Anti-Censorship Law

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Texas anti-censorship law Tuesday that would ban social media platforms like Facebook from censoring dissenting opinions.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Biden doesn’t believe in hardening schools, White House says – May 31, 2022

Biden Justice Department appeals ruling that lifted federal mask mandate – May 31, 2022

Police Investigated Over US School Attack – May 30, 2022

Biden signals support for banning most popular U.S. handgun — the 9mm – May 30, 2022

Texas Police Admit ‘Wrong Decision’ In School Massacre – May 29, 2022

Fed government revises first-quarter GDP, contraction worse than originally estimated – May 29, 2022

Schumer blocks Senate GOP school safety bill, angering Republicans – May 29, 2022

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: 31 people die in stampede for free food at church event

Thirty-one people, including numerous children, were killed Saturday during a stampede at a church’s free food event in Nigeria’s River state, the Associated Press reports.

First transgender Lutheran bishop has been asked to resign

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has asked Megan Rohrer, its first transgender bishop, to resign after the cleric fired a Hispanic pastor on a culturally important religious day for the Latinx community, Church Leaders (CL) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Head of Nigerian Methodist Church kidnapped, released next day – May 31, 2022

Police Burns Church Building In Central India – May 31, 2022

China Prevents Christian Wedding – May 31, 2022

India: Christian pastors ordered to cease all ministry – May 30, 2022

China: Christian coupled jailed and penniless for selling the Bible – May 30, 2022

India: Hindu authorities shut down church following complaints about conversions to Christianity – May 30, 2022

Pakistan: Catholic girl abducted, forced to marry Muslim man, family “pleading with police” for help – May 30, 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

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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.