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Around the World
Russia Sends Nuclear Warning To US, Europe
Moscow warned Thursday that it does not rule out new deployments of nuclear missiles in response to the planned U.S. stationing of long-range conventional weapons in Germany, just days after state-run television made similar threats.
Russia and China Are Working Toward Space-Based Weapons, US Intelligence Director Warns
The director of the US Defense Intelligence Agency stated this week that Russia and China have become willing to set aside their historic mutual suspicion in order to develop space-based weapons that could undermine the United States’ ability to defend itself, Voice of America (VOA) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Reject Palestinian State
Israel’s parliament (the Knesset) has voted overwhelmingly to reject a Palestinian state, even if that state were part of a negotiated settlement with the Jewish nation, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
US, Israel, and Palestinian Authority Hold Secret Talks on Gaza War
Senior representatives from the US, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority met in Tel Aviv last week for secret talks on reopening the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza as part of a hostage and ceasefire deal, the Axios news outlet reports exclusively.
Biden Says Saudi Arabia Wants to “Fully Recognize” Israel
US President Joe Biden said this week that Saudi Arabia wants to “fully recognize” Israel in exchange for American weaponry should it need to defend itself against other Arab nations or Iran, the Times of Israel (TOI) reported.
Inside the United States
‘Gift From God’: Trump Describes Assassination Attempt As He Accepts GOP Nomination
“I stand before you this evening with a message of confidence, strength, and hope,” Trump said to begin the speech. “Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory, and we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country."
Trump Accepts Presidential Nomination After Assassination Attempt
Donald J. Trump thanked “almighty God” for saving his life when an assassin’s bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear and pledged to be the leader of all Americans while accepting the Republican nomination for president of the United States.
Pompeo: ‘We can’t trust the Biden administration’
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, contrasting American foreign policy between the Trump and Biden administrations.
Fed: 3.8 million Illegal Immigrants Could Enter U.S. in 2024, Affecting Wage Growth
A new report from a Federal Reserve branch says 2024 could see millions of illegal border crossings.
Trump’s Running Mate J.D. Vance Speaks At Republican Convention
The running mate of Donald J. Trump told the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee that he would help the former U.S. President make America great again.
Secret Service Chief Confronted; ‘Trump Shooter Was Known’ Before Assassination Attempt
Pressure was mounting on the U.S. Secret Service chief to resign after revelations that the gunman who shot and injured former U.S. President Donald J. Trump in an assassination attempt had been on the radar of security for three hours before the attack.
Christian News
World Court Urged To Recognize Israel’s Biblical Land
Nearly a thousand Christians from dozens of nations have urged the United Nations top court to recognize Israel’s Biblical right to its historic land, including Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank.
Worthy Watch
Detroit Pastor Rev. Sewell Addresses RNC Convention
Can you imagine President Donald Trump coming to a city and calling a pastor like me — a pastor who was born and raised on the east side of Detroit? I was mentored by murderers, I was a student of the street, but I had a radical experience with Jesus Christ that changed my life forever.
Franklin Graham Prays at the RNC Convention
During the closing celebrations of the Republican National Convention (RNC), where former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was set to accept his party's nomination, Dr. Franklin Graham spoke about a nation in need of returning to its religious roots, emphasizing the importance of God and Jesus Christ. He also prayed for the country's resurgence to greatness.
Worthy Insights
Jonathan Turley Delivers Blunt Message About Biden and ‘Horrific…Censorship’
Free speech expert Jonathan Turley believes America is in the midst of its “most dangerous” anti-free speech era, calling President Joe Biden the “most anti-free speech president since John Adams.”
Is a Digital Dollar Coming Soon, and What Would It Mean for Americans’ Privacy?
When asked whether a Federal Reserve or Central Bank Digital Currency might be on the horizon, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told a congressional committee this year, "We're nowhere near recommending or let alone adopting a central bank digital currency in any form."
Netherlands Cries At 10th Anniversary Of MH17 Disaster; 298 Killed
Grieving families recited the names and ages Wednesday of all 298 passengers and crew killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago in one of the worst terror attacks in civil aviation history.
Islamic State Ramps Up Attacks in Syria and Iraq in Apparent Effort to “Reconstitute”
In seeking to “reconstitute,” the Islamic State jihadist terror organization has intensified its attacks in Syria and Iraq to the extent that these war-torn Muslim-majority countries may see twice as many IS attacks this year as they suffered last year, the US Central Command warned Wednesday.
Trump Ready To Act “Immediately” As Peace Broker In Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary’s prime minister says if elected in November, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump is ready to act "immediately" as a peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Artifacts They Say Prove Israelites’ arrival in the Promised Land
Archaeologists excavating in central Israel have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, which they believe provide evidence that the Biblical story recounting the arrival of the Israelites in the Promised Land following their Exodus from Egypt is true.
France: Nearly 40% of French Jews Are Now Considering Immigration to Israel, “60,000 People Could Arrive in Israel Tomorrow Morning”
Nearly 40% of French Jews are considering immigration to Israel after a far-left, pro-Hamas party won the most seats in France’s recent elections, Israel’s Committee for Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs has been told.
Inside the United States
‘Total Failure:’ Oversight Committee Subpoenas Head of Secret Service
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Wednesday he is subpoenaing the head of the Secret Service, the latest step in the ongoing investigation and scrutiny of the agency after the near assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday.
U.S. President Biden Cancels Event Due To COVID Amid Talks Of Stepping Aside
The frail 81-year-old U.S. President Joe Biden slowly left Las Vegas after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and earlier saying he would drop his reelection bid if doctors found he had a medical condition.
President Biden Plans to Propose Term Limits and Ethics Code for Supreme Court, Report
President Joe Biden plans to propose major reforms to the US Supreme Court, including term limits and an ethics code, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the plans.
National Debt Surpasses $34.9 Trillion for First Time in History
The national debt has surpassed $34.9 trillion for the first time in U.S. history.
Christian News
11 Christians Of US Group Still Jailed In Nicaragua After Evangelism
There was concern Wednesday about the plight of 11 Christian leaders sentenced to 12 or 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $880 million. Several sources said they have also been barred from contacting their families and lawyers.
Worthy Insights
‘He Died a Real-Life Super Hero’—Churchgoing, Jesus-Loving Girl Dad Shielded His Family From Sniper Fire at Trump Rally
Corey Comperatore was violently shot Saturday evening after he shielded his family from a sniper who was attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Kenya Anti-Government Clashes Escalate
Police confronted protesters across Kenya and fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
French Government Resigns Ahead Of Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government, ushering in a period of political instability ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Italy Grants “Instant” Residency to 33 Indian Migrants Rescued from “Slave-Like” Working Conditions
Amid rising concern about the exploitation of vulnerable migrants in Italy, the Italian government recently granted “instant” residency to 33 Indian farm laborers whom police recently freed from “slave-like” working conditions in the north of the country, Independent UK reports. Italy consistently recorded the highest number of modern slavery incidents in Europe between 2018-2023, Moody’s Analytics reported in March.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu To Meet Biden Amid Concerns Over Israel’s Future (Worthy News Focus)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as Israel prepares for a possible all-out war with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and faces ongoing military challenges in Gaza to crush Hamas and threats from other nations.
International Court of Justice to Deliver Opinion on Israeli Policies in “Occupied Palestinian Territory”
The International Court of Justice (also known as the World Court) has announced it will deliver its requested opinion on the “Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” on July 19, Reuters reports.
Israel Electric Company Launches Drill to Prepare for Power Outages in War With Hezbollah
Amid ongoing concern that deadly rocket attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah on northern Israel will escalate into a full-blown war, the Israel Electric Company (IEC) on Tuesday launched a drill to prepare the country for outages that may be caused by incoming missiles, Ynet News reports.
Inside the United States
Secret Service Faces Tough Questions After Trump Assassination Attempt
The U.S. Secret Service is facing an array of tough questions, calls for accountability, firings and investigations this week as well as public feuding with local law enforcement.
23 Republican AGs Call on Senate to Pass SAVE Act
A coalition of Republican attorneys general have called on the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would ensure additional safeguards are in place to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
Christian News
Pakistan: Young Christian Father Shot Dead in His Home by Enraged Islamic Neighbors, “Our Lives Do Not Matter”
A young Catholic father of four was murdered by his Islamist neighbors in Lahore, Pakistan last week after he objected to their harassment of Christians in the area, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians by Islamic Terrorists Continues, “The Government’s Failure to Punish Perpetrators Has Strengthened the Militants”
The slaughter of Nigerian Christians by Islamic terrorists continues unabated and, on July 7, three more Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Plateau state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. More Christians are killed in Nigeria each year than everywhere else in the world combined.