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Around the World
Turkey Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid, Pressuring Hungary
Hungary came under pressure Wednesday to approve Sweden’s membership of the NATO-military alliance after Turkey's parliament ratified the Nordic nation’s entry.
British YouTube Pianist Threatened By China In Livestream
A British pianist who has more than two million subscribers on the YouTube video-sharing site has been accosted by a furious Chinese television crew and Chinese tourists.
Ukraine Students Leave War To Meet Professors In Budapest
Dozens of students have arrived in Budapest from wartorn Ukraine to meet the teachers they knew online while studying in bomb shelters or other challenging locations.
Powerful Earthquake Rocks China’s West After Landslides Kill Christians
A 7.1 earthquake struck a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region after deadly landslides buried dozens in China and in the Philippines, including praying Christians, officials said.
Finland: Prosecutors Appeal to Supreme Court to Convict Christian Lawmaker Who Posted On Social Media Against Same-Sex Marriage
Prosecutors in Finland are now appealing to the country’s Supreme Court to pin charges of inciting hate speech on a Christian parliamentarian who posted comments on social media about her opposition to same-sex marriage on religious grounds, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Dozens of Israeli Soldiers Killed In Gaza On Deadliest Day
Israel confirmed Tuesday that 24 soldiers fighting in Gaza have been killed, the highest Israeli military death toll in a day so far during the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel Offers Hamas Truce For Hostages; Netanyahu Survives No-Confidence Vote
Israel has proposed a cease-fire of up to two months in exchange for the release of all the more than 130 hostages still held by Hamas, several officials confirmed.
Inside the United States
Trump Wins New Hampshire, Haley Vows to Continue
Former President Donald Trump will win New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary, several media outlets projected Tuesday night, getting him closer to securing the party’s nomination and a rematch with President Joe Biden in November.
Democratic Governors Seek More Migrant Funding, Border Security
A group of Democratic governors are calling on the Biden administration and Congress to address the immigration crisis by increasing federal funding for states and passing a border security package.
Ohio Pastor Taken to Court After Opening Church 24/7 to the Homeless
A pastor in Bryan, Ohio, has pleaded not guilty to charges of violating zoning restrictions by keeping his church’s doors open to the homeless 24 hours a day, 13 Action News reports. Pastor Chris Avell, who leads “Dad’s Place” church, appeared before the Bryan Municipal Court on Jan. 4, when the matter was set for trial.
Supreme Court Sides With Biden on Razor Wire in Eagle Pass, Texas
A divided U.S. Supreme Court sided with President Joe Biden's administration on Monday, clearing the way for federal authorities to remove razor wire installed in Eagle Pass along the U.S.-Mexico border by Texas law enforcement.
Thousands attend annual March for Life in sub-freezing Washington DC
The United States’ annual National March for Life was held for the 51st consecutive year on Friday, as thousands of pro-life activists gathered in sub-freezing temperatures in Washington DC to walk to the US Capitol and the Supreme Court in protest against abortion.
Christian News
Evangelical Missionary Movement in Latin America is Growing Substantially, “A Sleeping Giant”
The Evangelical missionary movement in Latin America has grown so remarkably in recent years that it has been likened to a “sleeping giant” arising to plant needed Gospel-based churches in the region, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Eritrea: Christian Prisoners of Faith Tortured, Held in Inhumane Conditions, “The World Needs to Wake Up”
An estimated 400-500 Christian prisoners of faith are being held in horrifying conditions in the East African nation of Eritrea. Eritrea ranks 4th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Turkey Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid, Pressuring Hungary
Hungary came under pressure Wednesday to approve Sweden’s membership of the NATO-military alliance after Turkey's parliament ratified the Nordic nation’s entry.
British YouTube Pianist Threatened By China In Livestream
A British pianist who has more than two million subscribers on the YouTube video-sharing site has been accosted by a furious Chinese television crew and Chinese tourists.
Ukraine Students Leave War To Meet Professors In Budapest
Dozens of students have arrived in Budapest from wartorn Ukraine to meet the teachers they knew online while studying in bomb shelters or other challenging locations.
Powerful Earthquake Rocks China’s West After Landslides Kill Christians
A 7.1 earthquake struck a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region after deadly landslides buried dozens in China and in the Philippines, including praying Christians, officials said.
Finland: Prosecutors Appeal to Supreme Court to Convict Christian Lawmaker Who Posted On Social Media Against Same-Sex Marriage
Prosecutors in Finland are now appealing to the country’s Supreme Court to pin charges of inciting hate speech on a Christian parliamentarian who posted comments on social media about her opposition to same-sex marriage on religious grounds, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Dozens of Israeli Soldiers Killed In Gaza On Deadliest Day
Israel confirmed Tuesday that 24 soldiers fighting in Gaza have been killed, the highest Israeli military death toll in a day so far during the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel Offers Hamas Truce For Hostages; Netanyahu Survives No-Confidence Vote
Israel has proposed a cease-fire of up to two months in exchange for the release of all the more than 130 hostages still held by Hamas, several officials confirmed.
Inside the United States
Trump Wins New Hampshire, Haley Vows to Continue
Former President Donald Trump will win New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary, several media outlets projected Tuesday night, getting him closer to securing the party’s nomination and a rematch with President Joe Biden in November.
Democratic Governors Seek More Migrant Funding, Border Security
A group of Democratic governors are calling on the Biden administration and Congress to address the immigration crisis by increasing federal funding for states and passing a border security package.
Ohio Pastor Taken to Court After Opening Church 24/7 to the Homeless
A pastor in Bryan, Ohio, has pleaded not guilty to charges of violating zoning restrictions by keeping his church’s doors open to the homeless 24 hours a day, 13 Action News reports. Pastor Chris Avell, who leads “Dad’s Place” church, appeared before the Bryan Municipal Court on Jan. 4, when the matter was set for trial.
Supreme Court Sides With Biden on Razor Wire in Eagle Pass, Texas
A divided U.S. Supreme Court sided with President Joe Biden's administration on Monday, clearing the way for federal authorities to remove razor wire installed in Eagle Pass along the U.S.-Mexico border by Texas law enforcement.
Thousands attend annual March for Life in sub-freezing Washington DC
The United States’ annual National March for Life was held for the 51st consecutive year on Friday, as thousands of pro-life activists gathered in sub-freezing temperatures in Washington DC to walk to the US Capitol and the Supreme Court in protest against abortion.
Christian News
Evangelical Missionary Movement in Latin America is Growing Substantially, “A Sleeping Giant”
The Evangelical missionary movement in Latin America has grown so remarkably in recent years that it has been likened to a “sleeping giant” arising to plant needed Gospel-based churches in the region, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Eritrea: Christian Prisoners of Faith Tortured, Held in Inhumane Conditions, “The World Needs to Wake Up”
An estimated 400-500 Christian prisoners of faith are being held in horrifying conditions in the East African nation of Eritrea. Eritrea ranks 4th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
EU Ministers Meeting As Ukraine Pleas For Help Amid Mounting Death Toll (Worthy News Radio)
European Union foreign ministers began meeting in Brussels Monday to discuss the future of European support for Ukraine, which needs more ammunition to fight invading Russian troops. The gathering comes while the Polish prime minister is in Kyiv amid more bloodshed as Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of attacking a market in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 others over the weekend.
Dutch Queen Maxima Wants Global Digital IDs (Video)
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has come under fire for demanding that government and business leaders roll out “digital IDs” to ensure they can track persons’ “vaccination status” and other private information.
Iran Soldier Kills Five In Army Base
An Iranian conscript opened fire inside an army base, killing at least five soldiers in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman, where 94 people died in bombings earlier this month, Iranian and Israeli sources said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Thousands Sing, Pray And Rally For Israel In Netherlands Rally For Israel In Netherlands
Thousands of Israel-supporting Christians have gathered in recent weeks near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Dutch city of The Hague, where Israel has been charged with genocide.
Relatives Hostages Storm Israel Parliament
A group of relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas stormed a parliamentary committee session in Jerusalem, demanding that legislators and the government do more to free their loved ones who were kidnapped on October 7.
Christian News
“Nigeria at the Epicenter of Targeted Violence Against the Church,” Four Christians Kidnapped in Benue State
As rights groups now gauge the level of violence against Christians in Nigeria at “100%,” Islamic terrorists in central Nigeria ambushed and kidnapped four Christians in Benue state on Jan. 13, Morning Star News reports. The Open Doors international Christian persecution watchdog has given Nigeria the highest percentage rating for violence against believers, stating that the country is now “at the epicenter of targeted violence against the church.”
Evangelical Christian Murdered by Sudanese Terrorists
An evangelical Sudanese Christian died in Sudan earlier this month after being attacked by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an Islamic paramilitary group which is fighting the Muslim Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of the country, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
EU Ministers Meeting As Ukraine Pleas For Help Amid Mounting Death Toll (Worthy News Radio)
European Union foreign ministers began meeting in Brussels Monday to discuss the future of European support for Ukraine, which needs more ammunition to fight invading Russian troops. The gathering comes while the Polish prime minister is in Kyiv amid more bloodshed as Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of attacking a market in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 others over the weekend.
Dutch Queen Maxima Wants Global Digital IDs (Video)
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has come under fire for demanding that government and business leaders roll out “digital IDs” to ensure they can track persons’ “vaccination status” and other private information.
Iran Soldier Kills Five In Army Base
An Iranian conscript opened fire inside an army base, killing at least five soldiers in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman, where 94 people died in bombings earlier this month, Iranian and Israeli sources said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Thousands Sing, Pray And Rally For Israel In Netherlands Rally For Israel In Netherlands
Thousands of Israel-supporting Christians have gathered in recent weeks near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Dutch city of The Hague, where Israel has been charged with genocide.
Relatives Hostages Storm Israel Parliament
A group of relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas stormed a parliamentary committee session in Jerusalem, demanding that legislators and the government do more to free their loved ones who were kidnapped on October 7.
Christian News
“Nigeria at the Epicenter of Targeted Violence Against the Church,” Four Christians Kidnapped in Benue State
As rights groups now gauge the level of violence against Christians in Nigeria at “100%,” Islamic terrorists in central Nigeria ambushed and kidnapped four Christians in Benue state on Jan. 13, Morning Star News reports. The Open Doors international Christian persecution watchdog has given Nigeria the highest percentage rating for violence against believers, stating that the country is now “at the epicenter of targeted violence against the church.”
Evangelical Christian Murdered by Sudanese Terrorists
An evangelical Sudanese Christian died in Sudan earlier this month after being attacked by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an Islamic paramilitary group which is fighting the Muslim Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of the country, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
WHO Chief Seeks Pandemic Treaty Ahead Of Predicted Deadly Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged nations to sign on to a pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a potential "Disease X” with a fatality rate 20 times that of COVID-19, and no vaccine.
Russia: ‘Ukraine’s Market Attack Kills Dozens’
Moscow on Sunday condemned Kyiv for allegedly shelling a market in the Russian-occupied eastern part of Ukraine, killing at least 25 people.
Islamic ‘Hate Preacher’ Banned In Netherlands
The controversial Australian Islamic preacher Mohamed Hoblos, who was supposed to preach in the Netherlands on Saturday, has been banned from entering the country, the Dutch government says.
Iran, Hezbollah Supporting Red Sea Attacks
Security sources say Iran and the militia it supports are helping to attack ships in the Red Sea, especially vessels heading to Israel.
Russia Blames Ukraine Drone Strikes For Massive Blazes At Oil Facilities (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone strike that sparked a massive inferno at an oil depot in western Russia on Friday after a similar attack on one of Russia's largest refineries. They are the latest in a series of escalating cross-border attacks as the Russia-Ukraine war will soon enter its third year.
Hungary Condemns EU Parliament For Withholding Funds
Hungary has condemned the European Parliament for voting to withhold further European Union funds to Hungary until Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government meets all criteria to reverse the perceived erosion of the rule of law and democratic principles.
Hungary Pledges Support For Mideast Christians and Israel
Hungary’s conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his nation will continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East, including in ‘the Holy Land,’ which includes Israel and Palestinian territories.
Dutch Baby, Father Killed In Iran Strike On ‘Israeli Spy’ Base
The Netherlands said Friday it had summoned Iran’s ambassador after an Iranian strike in neighboring Iraq killed a Dutch infant and her father while injuring her mother and brother.
Houthis Promise Safe Passage for Russian, Chinese Ships As Strikes Continue
The Houthis have promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed militia in Yemen attack commercial ships “in solidarity” with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Tells US: ‘No Palestinian State’
As battles raged Saturday in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he told U.S. President Joe Biden that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty in the Gaza Strip, contradicting the president’s recollection of their talks.
Iran Threatens To Attack Israel After Air Strike
Iran suggested Saturday it would attack Israel after a deadly strike in Syria killed several members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards.
‘Israel Air Strike’ Kills Iran Revolutionary Guards, Intelligence Chief
An Israeli missile strike on Syria's capital, Damascus, killed at least four key members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, including the force's information unit chief, Syrian and Iranian security officials said Saturday.
Inside the United States
DeSantis Drops Out, Endorses Trump Just Before New Hampshire GOP Primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential primary and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
DEA Seizes Greatest Amount of Fentanyl in Agency History in 2023
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents in 2023 seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder – the most the DEA has ever seized in a single year.
WHO Chief Seeks Pandemic Treaty Ahead Of Predicted Deadly Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged nations to sign on to a pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a potential "Disease X” with a fatality rate 20 times that of COVID-19, and no vaccine.
Russia: ‘Ukraine’s Market Attack Kills Dozens’
Moscow on Sunday condemned Kyiv for allegedly shelling a market in the Russian-occupied eastern part of Ukraine, killing at least 25 people.
Islamic ‘Hate Preacher’ Banned In Netherlands
The controversial Australian Islamic preacher Mohamed Hoblos, who was supposed to preach in the Netherlands on Saturday, has been banned from entering the country, the Dutch government says.
Iran, Hezbollah Supporting Red Sea Attacks
Security sources say Iran and the militia it supports are helping to attack ships in the Red Sea, especially vessels heading to Israel.
Russia Blames Ukraine Drone Strikes For Massive Blazes At Oil Facilities (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone strike that sparked a massive inferno at an oil depot in western Russia on Friday after a similar attack on one of Russia's largest refineries. They are the latest in a series of escalating cross-border attacks as the Russia-Ukraine war will soon enter its third year.
Hungary Condemns EU Parliament For Withholding Funds
Hungary has condemned the European Parliament for voting to withhold further European Union funds to Hungary until Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government meets all criteria to reverse the perceived erosion of the rule of law and democratic principles.
Hungary Pledges Support For Mideast Christians and Israel
Hungary’s conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his nation will continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East, including in ‘the Holy Land,’ which includes Israel and Palestinian territories.
Dutch Baby, Father Killed In Iran Strike On ‘Israeli Spy’ Base
The Netherlands said Friday it had summoned Iran’s ambassador after an Iranian strike in neighboring Iraq killed a Dutch infant and her father while injuring her mother and brother.
Houthis Promise Safe Passage for Russian, Chinese Ships As Strikes Continue
The Houthis have promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed militia in Yemen attack commercial ships “in solidarity” with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Tells US: ‘No Palestinian State’
As battles raged Saturday in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he told U.S. President Joe Biden that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty in the Gaza Strip, contradicting the president’s recollection of their talks.
Iran Threatens To Attack Israel After Air Strike
Iran suggested Saturday it would attack Israel after a deadly strike in Syria killed several members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards.
‘Israel Air Strike’ Kills Iran Revolutionary Guards, Intelligence Chief
An Israeli missile strike on Syria's capital, Damascus, killed at least four key members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, including the force's information unit chief, Syrian and Iranian security officials said Saturday.
Inside the United States
DeSantis Drops Out, Endorses Trump Just Before New Hampshire GOP Primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential primary and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
DEA Seizes Greatest Amount of Fentanyl in Agency History in 2023
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents in 2023 seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder – the most the DEA has ever seized in a single year.