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Around the World
Hungary’s Orbán Under Pressure Over Death Navalny (Worthy News Radio)
A tense calm returned to the streets of Hungary’s capital, Budapest, after the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of being an accomplice in the death of her husband and the war in Ukraine.
Thousands Protest Government ‘Media Crackdown’ In Slovakia
Thousands of people rallied over the weekend in Slovakia against media plans by the new government of Prime Minister Robert Fico following similar demonstrations in neighboring Hungary.
Japan Court Calls Denying Same-Sex Marriage ‘Unconstitutional’
A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional in a case that was due to be closely followed by activists thousands of miles away in Europe.
Gunfire Erupts In Haiti As Gangs Frighten Nation
The sound of gunfire echoed throughout Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Thursday, with well-armed groups saying they wanted to topple Prime Minister Ariel Henry, an unpopular leader.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran and Hezbollah Discuss Strategy in Beirut As War Looms In Lebanon
Esmail Qaani, the head of Iran's Quds Forces, met with Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in February to discuss strategy as the war in Gaza may soon extend to Lebanon, threatening the terrorist organization and forcing Iran to enter the war.
Israel Is Fighting ‘Multi-Front War’ and Facing Security Challenges During Ramadan, IDF Chief Says
"We are in a multi-front war - Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria [West Bank] and Gaza and threats even further way," stated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi during a security threat assessment detailing the security challenges for Israel during the month of Ramadan.
Israel Rescues 70 Palestinian Orphans From Gaza
Israel’s army has rescued 70 orphans from wartorn Gaza and rushed them to safety in Bethlehem in the Biblical region of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, several sources confirmed Friday.

Inside the United States
Former New York Mayor Giuliani Facing Bankruptcy
Rudy Giuliani, the world-famed former New York City mayor and high-flying lawyer who became a confidant of then U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is struggling to avoid losing most, and perhaps all, he worked for during his life, attorneys warn.
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case Alleging Government Censorship Of Social Media
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday about whether the government can persuade social media companies to remove content from platforms.
In Arkansas, No More ‘X’ Instead of ‘M’ or ‘F’ On Driver’s Licenses
Arkansans can no longer mark "X" instead of "M" or "F" on driver's licenses forms, the state Legislative Council decided on Friday.

Christian News
US Missionaries Trapped in Violence-Torn Haiti
Two U.S. missionaries remained trapped in Haiti on Friday, some two weeks after a gang uprising began seeking the ouster of the troubled Caribbean nation’s prime minister.
Wycliffe Associates Bringing Bible Translation Technology to Indigenous Translators Lacking Internet Access
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them.
Nicaragua: Female Prisoners Assaulted By Jail Staff For Praying Aloud
emale prisoners at a jail in Nicaragua have been brutalized by staff after praying out loud, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports. Ruled by a dictatorial communist regime that is hostile to Christians, Nicaragua ranks 30TH on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
Putin Poised To Win Presidential Vote Despite Fighting Inside Russia
With all of his influential critics dead, jailed, or in exile, Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to win a controversial presidential contest, cementing his role as the nation’s longest-ruling leader since late Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
Biden Administration Renews Iran Sanctions Waiver Allowing $10 Billion For State Sponsor of Terrorism
The Biden administration, on Wednesday, renewed a sanctions waiver that released more than $10 billion in assets previously frozen to the Iranian government, which the U.S. Department of State designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, according to documents submitted to Congress.
Scores of Migrants Drown In Mediterranean Disaster
Scores of migrants have died after a rubber dinghy ran into trouble in the Mediterranean, which was already a sea cemetery of the thousands who perished before them, Worthy News learned Thursday.
UK: England To Stop Prescription Of Puberty Blockers For Children
England’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced that children suffering from gender dysphoria will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at gender identity clinics, Sky News reports. Puberty blockers will now only be available to children as part of clinical research trials.
Trump ‘Won’t Send Penny To Ukraine,’ Says Hungary’s Prime Minister
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says former U.S. President Donald J. Trump told him he won’t give “a penny” to support Ukraine in its war against Russia if he is re-elected in November.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Schumer Calls for New Elections in Israel Criticizing Netanyahu, Republicans Rebuke Senate Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu as an "obstacle to peace" and advocating for a two-state solution in the Middle East. His speech drew criticism from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

Inside the United States
Inflation Woes: Home Buyers Need 80% More Income to Buy Than 4 Years Ago
The housing market is not immune from inflationary woes as buyer’s purchasing power has significantly diminished in four years. Home buyers in 2024 need 80% more income to purchase a home than they did in 2020, according to a new report by Zillow.
Texas Counties Changing National Conversation on Border Crisis as Invasion
Three years ago this April, a small border county took a stand to defend its few thousand residents after they were inundated by border-related crime.
Judge Rejects One of Trump’s Motions to Dismiss Classified Documents Case
A federal judge on Thursday shot down one of former President Donald Trump's two motions to dismiss charges that he mishandled classified documents.
US Is “Lagging” Behind World Powers In Developing Digital Currency
The United States is “lagging” behind other major economies in developing a digital version of its currency, according to a recent study by the US-based Atlantic Council think tank. The study found that as 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are making concerted efforts to produce a digital currency, the US is far behind competing economies such as China, India, Japan, and Europe in doing so.

Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Parents Worry Abducted 10-Year-Old Daughter May Be Sex-Trafficked
The Christian parents of a 10-year-old girl in Pakistan are concerned she may fall into the hands of sex traffickers after being abducted by a Muslim man known for kidnapping children to forcibly convert them to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Muslim-majority Pakistan ranks seventh on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Pakistan: Young Christian Man Imprisoned For Alleged Blasphemy, “Christ Will Not Forsake Him”
An 18-year-old Christian man in Pakistan is in prison awaiting trial after a former classmate accused him of insulting Islam by saying he did not believe in Allah and questioning the right of Muslim men to have four wives, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With notoriously harsh blasphemy laws, Islamic-majority Pakistan ranks seven on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
Wilders Won’t Become Dutch Premier Despite Election Victory
The leader of the Dutch Anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) said Wednesday he won’t become the next prime minister of the Netherlands despite his party’s election victory, but he didn’t rule out such a role in the future.
Putin Warns West of Nuclear War: ‘Weapons Exist In Order to Use Them’
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that his country was technically ready for a nuclear war although he was not rushing to use nuclear weapons, however, his nuclear saber rattling was a warning to the West as NATO troops are being considered for deployment in Ukraine and stated, "Weapons exist in order to use them."
Several Killed in Russian Bomb and Drone Strikes, Aide Dissident Attacked (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian officials say at least three people were killed in overnight Russian drone and bomb attacks in eastern Ukraine as fighting intensifies. Elsewhere, the top aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was attacked outside his home in Lithuania amid growing fears of Russian operations in Europe. The reported Russian attacks come a day after Moscow acknowledged that Ukraine-backed paramilitary groups had entered Russia.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Eliminates Hamas Military Leader in Lebanon
On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that an airstrike led to the death of a senior Hamas leader in Lebanon who was responsible for worldwide attacks against Jews.
Israel Edges Closer to Rafah Invasion, Defense Minister Hints
During a Wednesday visit to the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant suggested that a military operation by the Israel Defense Forces targeting Hamas units in Rafah will happen "soon."
Israel: Researchers Hope Cosmic Rays Can Help Uncover History Of Ancient Jerusalem
Israeli researchers have installed a muon detector in a cavern under Jerusalem’s Old City in the hope it will use subatomic particles created by cosmic rays to send images of previously inaccessible ancient passageways, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Inside the United States
Judge Dismisses Counts Against Trump In Georgia Election Interference Case
A state judge on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia case that accuses the former president of trying to interfere with the 2020 election.
Trump, Biden Secure Party Nominations After Georgia, Mississippi Primary Wins
Former President Donald Trump picked up 59 delegates after winning Georgia Tuesday, and with another victory in Mississippi and an expected win in Washington state, he will exceed the necessary delegate count to become the presumptive Republican nominee.

Christian News
Pakistan: Rights Advocates Demand Safeguards Against Blasphemy Law Abuses
Alarmed at the number of people charged and incarcerated for blasphemy in Pakistan, rights advocates are demanding legislative charges to protect against blatant Islamic extremist abuse of blasphemy laws to persecute not only those of minority faiths but Muslims as well, Christian Daily reports.
Africa: YWAM Missionary Deaths Highlight Inadequate Road Safety Across The Continent
he tragic deaths of 11 YWAM missionary leaders in a road traffic accident in Tanzania last month has highlighted the neglect of road safety measures across the African continent, Christian Daily reports. The 11 missionaries had been participating in the “Executive Masters in Leadership” course, based at YWAM Arusha, Tanzania when a truck suffered a brake failure and crashed into the bus they were traveling in on Feb. 24, killing them and severely injuring others.