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Around the World
Sweden 1st European Country Confirming Mpox
Sweden became Thursday the first European country to confirm a first case of mpox, a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the potentially fatal viral infection a “global public health emergency.”
Iran is Focusing on Nuclear Bomb Detonation Research, Expert says
The globally renowned US-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) has warned that Iran is spending massive academic research resources on nuclear bomb detonation, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Turkey and Iraq Hold High-Level Talks on Security Cooperation
Setting aside historical tensions over Turkey’s military action against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in Iraq, senior Turkish and Iraqi officials are meeting in Ankara on Thursday for high-level talks on security cooperation, Media Line reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Ceasefire Talks Underway in Qatar In Hopes of Averting Major War
On Thursday, Israeli negotiators and international mediators gathered in Qatar to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, with the hope that a negotiated peace will prevent the conflict from escalating into a full-blown regional conflict.
Israel Has Destroyed 50 Tunnels Under Philadelphi Corridor Over Past Month
Over the past month, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) demolished at least 50 tunnels under the Philadelphi Corridor, which separates the Gaza Strip from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula; these tunnels were used by Hamas to smuggle weapons and munitions for waging war against Israel.
Inside the United States
Republicans Call for Enhanced Northern Border Security as Gazans Flock to Canada
Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to increase security at the northern border after the Canadian government began issuing visas to Gazans who may be connected to the terrorist organization Hamas.
Trump Seeks to Push Back Hush-Money Sentencing Until After Election
Former President Donald Trump wants more time to handle a judge's ruling on his motion to toss out his guilty verdicts before he faces sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Critics Blast Harris’ New ‘Price Control’ Plan
Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is taking fire for her new "price-gouging" ban that critics say is little more than communism-style "price controls" where government heavily regulates industries.
Arizona: Abortion Amendment Information Pamphlet Can Use Term “Unborn Human Being,” Ruling
Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the term “unborn human being” can be used in place of “fetus” on an informational pamphlet for voters who will decide whether to add the right to abortion to the state’s constitution in November, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Afghanistan: The Church Is In a “Precarious” Position on Third Anniversary of Taliban Takeover
The Islamic extremist Taliban have been in power in Afghanistan for three years (since the US withdrawal in August 2021), and the Afghan church is in a “precarious” position, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Iran Denies Jailed Christian Woman Psychological Care
A young woman who has been jailed in Iran after abandoning Islam and turning to faith in Christ has been denied requested psychological care despite suffering mental difficulties linked to her treatment in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, Christians say.
Nigeria Government Continues to Tolerate Extreme Human Rights Abuses by Islamic Militants, USCIRF Report
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) states in its 2024 Annual Report that the government of Nigeria continues to tolerate terror attacks by nonstate Islamic extremists who want to impose their form of Sharia law upon Nigerians, especially Christians, Morning Star News reports.
Sweden 1st European Country Confirming Mpox
Sweden became Thursday the first European country to confirm a first case of mpox, a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the potentially fatal viral infection a “global public health emergency.”
Iran is Focusing on Nuclear Bomb Detonation Research, Expert says
The globally renowned US-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) has warned that Iran is spending massive academic research resources on nuclear bomb detonation, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Turkey and Iraq Hold High-Level Talks on Security Cooperation
Setting aside historical tensions over Turkey’s military action against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in Iraq, senior Turkish and Iraqi officials are meeting in Ankara on Thursday for high-level talks on security cooperation, Media Line reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Ceasefire Talks Underway in Qatar In Hopes of Averting Major War
On Thursday, Israeli negotiators and international mediators gathered in Qatar to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, with the hope that a negotiated peace will prevent the conflict from escalating into a full-blown regional conflict.
Israel Has Destroyed 50 Tunnels Under Philadelphi Corridor Over Past Month
Over the past month, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) demolished at least 50 tunnels under the Philadelphi Corridor, which separates the Gaza Strip from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula; these tunnels were used by Hamas to smuggle weapons and munitions for waging war against Israel.
Inside the United States
Republicans Call for Enhanced Northern Border Security as Gazans Flock to Canada
Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to increase security at the northern border after the Canadian government began issuing visas to Gazans who may be connected to the terrorist organization Hamas.
Trump Seeks to Push Back Hush-Money Sentencing Until After Election
Former President Donald Trump wants more time to handle a judge's ruling on his motion to toss out his guilty verdicts before he faces sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Critics Blast Harris’ New ‘Price Control’ Plan
Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is taking fire for her new "price-gouging" ban that critics say is little more than communism-style "price controls" where government heavily regulates industries.
Arizona: Abortion Amendment Information Pamphlet Can Use Term “Unborn Human Being,” Ruling
Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the term “unborn human being” can be used in place of “fetus” on an informational pamphlet for voters who will decide whether to add the right to abortion to the state’s constitution in November, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Afghanistan: The Church Is In a “Precarious” Position on Third Anniversary of Taliban Takeover
The Islamic extremist Taliban have been in power in Afghanistan for three years (since the US withdrawal in August 2021), and the Afghan church is in a “precarious” position, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Iran Denies Jailed Christian Woman Psychological Care
A young woman who has been jailed in Iran after abandoning Islam and turning to faith in Christ has been denied requested psychological care despite suffering mental difficulties linked to her treatment in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, Christians say.
Nigeria Government Continues to Tolerate Extreme Human Rights Abuses by Islamic Militants, USCIRF Report
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) states in its 2024 Annual Report that the government of Nigeria continues to tolerate terror attacks by nonstate Islamic extremists who want to impose their form of Sharia law upon Nigerians, especially Christians, Morning Star News reports.
Around the World
Iran Suffering Of Massive Cyber Attack
Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that Tehran shouldn’t walk away from pledges to attack Israel after one of the largest cyber attacks on agencies linked to the Islamic Republic’s government.
WHO Declares Mpox Global Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world Wednesday of mpox, formally known as monkeypox, declaring the potentially fatal viral infection a “global public health emergency”, after an outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) crossed into nearby nations.
Iran Vehemently Rejects Western Calls For It Not to Attack Israel
Iran’s Islamic regime on Tuesday denounced as “impudent” Western calls for it not to attack Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Russia Backs Palestinian State In Warning To Israel
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow backs the creation of a full-fledged Palestinian state, and he has publicly embraced visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Inside the United States
‘We Do Not Support Her:’ California Sheriff Pushes Back on Harris Border Claims
A California sheriff who has long been battling cartel and transnational crime in his county is pushing back against the Kamala Harris campaign after it used his image in a newly released political ad.
Trump Shares Promises for Affordable Care Act, Social Security, Medicare
Former President Donald Trump laid out his economic policies and vision for the country at a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday, promising to keep intact the Affordable Care Act, Social Security and Medicare.
Oversight Committee Investigates Alleged Google Censorship of Trump Photo
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., launched an investigation Wednesday into allegations that Google and Meta, formerly known as Facebook, censored or misrepresented content about President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Consumer Prices Rise in Latest Federal Inflation Data
Consumer prices rose again last month after dipping in June, according to newly released federal inflation data.
Christian News
Christian Ministries Report Revival in the Islamic World, ‘One Million Iranians Have Turned to Christ’
US Christian ministry leaders believe a revival is taking place in the Islamic Middle East, with more than one million leaving Islam for Christianity in Iran alone, CBN News reports.
Burma Releases Jailed Church Leader
A prominent church leader in military-ruled Burma, also known as Myanmar, has been released by local authorities while serving a lengthy prison sentence for allegedly violating the Asian nation’s controversial anti-terrorism legislation, Worthy News established Wednesday.
Concerns About Detained Ukraine Priest After Kyiv Bans Pro-Moscow Church
There was fresh concern Wednesday about a Ukrainian Orthodox priest sentenced to 14 years in a Russian labor camp after Kyiv effectively banned the branch of the Orthodox church with links to Moscow.
Nicaragua: 7 Catholic Priests Arrested
Amid intensifying persecution against Christians in Nicaragua by the ruling post-communist dictatorial regime, seven Nicaraguan Catholic priests were arrested and sent to Rome, Italy in exile earlier this month, CBN News reports.
Iran Suffering Of Massive Cyber Attack
Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that Tehran shouldn’t walk away from pledges to attack Israel after one of the largest cyber attacks on agencies linked to the Islamic Republic’s government.
WHO Declares Mpox Global Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world Wednesday of mpox, formally known as monkeypox, declaring the potentially fatal viral infection a “global public health emergency”, after an outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) crossed into nearby nations.
Iran Vehemently Rejects Western Calls For It Not to Attack Israel
Iran’s Islamic regime on Tuesday denounced as “impudent” Western calls for it not to attack Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Russia Backs Palestinian State In Warning To Israel
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow backs the creation of a full-fledged Palestinian state, and he has publicly embraced visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Inside the United States
‘We Do Not Support Her:’ California Sheriff Pushes Back on Harris Border Claims
A California sheriff who has long been battling cartel and transnational crime in his county is pushing back against the Kamala Harris campaign after it used his image in a newly released political ad.
Trump Shares Promises for Affordable Care Act, Social Security, Medicare
Former President Donald Trump laid out his economic policies and vision for the country at a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday, promising to keep intact the Affordable Care Act, Social Security and Medicare.
Oversight Committee Investigates Alleged Google Censorship of Trump Photo
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., launched an investigation Wednesday into allegations that Google and Meta, formerly known as Facebook, censored or misrepresented content about President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Consumer Prices Rise in Latest Federal Inflation Data
Consumer prices rose again last month after dipping in June, according to newly released federal inflation data.
Christian News
Christian Ministries Report Revival in the Islamic World, ‘One Million Iranians Have Turned to Christ’
US Christian ministry leaders believe a revival is taking place in the Islamic Middle East, with more than one million leaving Islam for Christianity in Iran alone, CBN News reports.
Burma Releases Jailed Church Leader
A prominent church leader in military-ruled Burma, also known as Myanmar, has been released by local authorities while serving a lengthy prison sentence for allegedly violating the Asian nation’s controversial anti-terrorism legislation, Worthy News established Wednesday.
Concerns About Detained Ukraine Priest After Kyiv Bans Pro-Moscow Church
There was fresh concern Wednesday about a Ukrainian Orthodox priest sentenced to 14 years in a Russian labor camp after Kyiv effectively banned the branch of the Orthodox church with links to Moscow.
Nicaragua: 7 Catholic Priests Arrested
Amid intensifying persecution against Christians in Nicaragua by the ruling post-communist dictatorial regime, seven Nicaraguan Catholic priests were arrested and sent to Rome, Italy in exile earlier this month, CBN News reports.
Around the World
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake in Syria Recalls Last Year’s Devastating Tremor
Central Syria experienced a 5.5 magnitude earthquake late on Monday night, triggering locals’ memories of the devastating quake which hit northern Syria and Turkey last year, the Associated Press reports.
Germany: Lawmakers Divided Over Specifying Constitutional Protection for LGBTQ Community
Lawmakers in Germany are divided over whether to amend the country’s post-Nazi era 1949 Constitution to specify that members of the LGBTQ community cannot be discriminated against on the grounds of their sexual orientation or identity, DW reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Approves Multi-Billion Dollar Arms Sale to Israel Amid Rising Tensions and Threat of Intensified Middle East Conflict
The U.S. State Department announced on Tuesday announced the approval of $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, which include numerous fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles. This decision comes amid heightened regional tensions following the assassinations of two prominent terrorists in Beirut and Tehran, with the "Axis of Evil" vowing retaliation for their deaths.
Israel Claims Iran is Allegedly Smuggling Weapons into Jordan to Establish a New Terror Front
Israel's Foreign Minister has accused Iran of smuggling weapons and cash through Jordan to terrorist proxies in Judea and Samaria, and of attempting to destabilize Jordan, thus establishing a new terror front along Israel's eastern border.
Palestinians Seek New UN Resolution Condemning Israel
The Palestinian Authority led by President Mahmoud Abbas is preparing a resolution against Israel’s settlements in the West Bank that it hopes will be passed at the 79th annual Session of the UN General Assembly which opens on September 10, the Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
Pro-Palestine Protest Shuts Down LA Freeway During Peak Rush Hour
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down a major Los Angeles freeway during the height of rush hour, leading California Highway Patrol to detain several protesters.
Critics: Where’s Debt Plan as Deficit Hits $1.5 Trillion, Debt Tops $35 Trillion?
The federal deficit so far this fiscal year has already hit $1.5 trillion, the U.S. Treasury Department reported in its monthly fiscal update.
Musk Says at America’s Fork in the Road, Take Trump’s ‘Path to Prosperity’
Saying he remains more moderate and left than not, billionaire Elon Musk hosted and affirmed his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in a conversation on his social media platform.
Christian News
US Churches Face Soaring Insurance Costs
Churches across the western United States are facing soaring insurance premiums, and even potential closure, as high building costs and extreme weather, including hurricanes, wildfires, severe thunderstorms, and flooding buffet their regions, Religion News Service (RSN) reports.
Nigeria Church Destroyed By Arsonists
The governor of Nigeria’s north-central Niger state has asked residents to remain calm and cautioned against reprisal attacks after arsonists destroyed a major evangelical church building over the weekend.
Laos Pastor Killed Amid Mounting Anti-Christian Sentiments
Christian investigators say they are concerned about a series of attacks against Christians in Laos, including the recent killing of a pastor and the earlier murder of another church leader.
Worthy Insights
Israeli leader sends “end days” message to Iran: “We will build the Temple”
Moshe Feiglin, the leader of the libertarian Zionist party Zehut and an Orthodox Jew, released a video addressing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Islamist regime in Iran. In the video, Feiglin warns the Ayatollah, giving a harsh Biblical message that was translated to Farsi in the subtitles.
The Fear Weapon of Imminent Threat
As Israel stands poised for an attack, the wait becomes stress-filled boredom as the leaders are bunker-protected and the populous readies their homes and families for a very REAL Iranian promised onslaught. This – being promised by 2-3 days of airborne missiles, drones, and rockets, seems to, now have inoculated the people of Israel into initiating self-affliction upon themselves. What am I talking about?
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake in Syria Recalls Last Year’s Devastating Tremor
Central Syria experienced a 5.5 magnitude earthquake late on Monday night, triggering locals’ memories of the devastating quake which hit northern Syria and Turkey last year, the Associated Press reports.
Germany: Lawmakers Divided Over Specifying Constitutional Protection for LGBTQ Community
Lawmakers in Germany are divided over whether to amend the country’s post-Nazi era 1949 Constitution to specify that members of the LGBTQ community cannot be discriminated against on the grounds of their sexual orientation or identity, DW reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Approves Multi-Billion Dollar Arms Sale to Israel Amid Rising Tensions and Threat of Intensified Middle East Conflict
The U.S. State Department announced on Tuesday announced the approval of $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, which include numerous fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles. This decision comes amid heightened regional tensions following the assassinations of two prominent terrorists in Beirut and Tehran, with the "Axis of Evil" vowing retaliation for their deaths.
Israel Claims Iran is Allegedly Smuggling Weapons into Jordan to Establish a New Terror Front
Israel's Foreign Minister has accused Iran of smuggling weapons and cash through Jordan to terrorist proxies in Judea and Samaria, and of attempting to destabilize Jordan, thus establishing a new terror front along Israel's eastern border.
Palestinians Seek New UN Resolution Condemning Israel
The Palestinian Authority led by President Mahmoud Abbas is preparing a resolution against Israel’s settlements in the West Bank that it hopes will be passed at the 79th annual Session of the UN General Assembly which opens on September 10, the Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
Pro-Palestine Protest Shuts Down LA Freeway During Peak Rush Hour
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down a major Los Angeles freeway during the height of rush hour, leading California Highway Patrol to detain several protesters.
Critics: Where’s Debt Plan as Deficit Hits $1.5 Trillion, Debt Tops $35 Trillion?
The federal deficit so far this fiscal year has already hit $1.5 trillion, the U.S. Treasury Department reported in its monthly fiscal update.
Musk Says at America’s Fork in the Road, Take Trump’s ‘Path to Prosperity’
Saying he remains more moderate and left than not, billionaire Elon Musk hosted and affirmed his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in a conversation on his social media platform.
Christian News
US Churches Face Soaring Insurance Costs
Churches across the western United States are facing soaring insurance premiums, and even potential closure, as high building costs and extreme weather, including hurricanes, wildfires, severe thunderstorms, and flooding buffet their regions, Religion News Service (RSN) reports.
Nigeria Church Destroyed By Arsonists
The governor of Nigeria’s north-central Niger state has asked residents to remain calm and cautioned against reprisal attacks after arsonists destroyed a major evangelical church building over the weekend.
Laos Pastor Killed Amid Mounting Anti-Christian Sentiments
Christian investigators say they are concerned about a series of attacks against Christians in Laos, including the recent killing of a pastor and the earlier murder of another church leader.
Worthy Insights
Israeli leader sends “end days” message to Iran: “We will build the Temple”
Moshe Feiglin, the leader of the libertarian Zionist party Zehut and an Orthodox Jew, released a video addressing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Islamist regime in Iran. In the video, Feiglin warns the Ayatollah, giving a harsh Biblical message that was translated to Farsi in the subtitles.
The Fear Weapon of Imminent Threat
As Israel stands poised for an attack, the wait becomes stress-filled boredom as the leaders are bunker-protected and the populous readies their homes and families for a very REAL Iranian promised onslaught. This – being promised by 2-3 days of airborne missiles, drones, and rockets, seems to, now have inoculated the people of Israel into initiating self-affliction upon themselves. What am I talking about?