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Around the World
Turkish Legislator Dies After Saying Israel Will Face Allah’s Wrath
The Turkish legislator who collapsed in parliament after warning that Israel would face “the wrath from Allah” has died, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Thursday.
Cross-Border Hamas Plot Uncovered In Europe
Seven people have been detained in Germany, neighboring the Netherlands and Denmark for allegedly participating in a cross-border Hamas terrorism plot to kill Jews across Europe, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Pope Seeks Global Artificial Intelligence Treaty
Pope Francis on Thursday expressed concerns about artificial intelligence saying a global treaty was needed to develop the new technology ethically and peacefully.
Ukraine’s EU Future Uncertain As Hungary Threatens Veto
Ukraine’s European Union future hangs in the balance Thursday, with EU member Hungary threatening to veto the wartorn nation’s talks on entering the 27-nation prosperous bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Israel Continues War Till Victory’ Despite Global Concerns
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "go to the end, to victory" despite "international pressures" to halt the military operation and a mounting death toll among Israeli troops.
Inside the United States
House Pass Defense Bill With FISA Extension, Measure Heads to White House
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, which included an extension of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which was set to expire at the end of 2023. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden for his final signature.
President Biden Furious Over Impeachment Inquiry
U.S. President Joe Biden weighed his options Thursday after the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to authorize a corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against him formally.
House votes to back impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 212 Wednesday to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, who faces allegations that he personally benefited from and lied about his son's overseas business dealings, which raked in millions of dollars.
Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena Wednesday by refusing to appear for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee, the latest development in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.
Fed Maintains Interest Rates at 22-Year High, Signals Three Cuts in 2024
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates will continue at their peak levels since early 2001. However, it laid the groundwork for several rate cuts coming in 2024. The federal interest rate will remain within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Senate Approves Defense Legislation Including Extension of Section 702 Surveillance Provisions
On Wednesday, the Senate passed an $886 billion funding bill for next year's U.S. defense budget, which includes an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until April.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Islamic Jihadists Attack, Murder Terrorize Christians
Reports have been filed that, in early October, Islamic jihadists in Burkina Faso slaughtered two Catholic priests in the church sanctuary of a Christian village in Sourou province and then gave the entire village just two hours to abandon their homes and flee for their lives, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports. .
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism Video
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
New York: Small Church Raises Millions for Local Food Program Ministry
Passionately committed to providing food programs for those living under the poverty line around them, a small church in Albany, New York has been able to raise $2 million to expand its building facility as it now serves thousands of meals a year, The Roys Report (TRR) said in a report.
US: Prison Fellowship Ministry Hosts Groundbreaking Summit of Philanthropic Leaders to “Unlock the Potential of Those Affected by Incarceration”
Looking for ways to “unlock the potential of those affected by incarceration,” philanthropic leaders from diverse American companies, foundations, and non-profits recently participated in a groundbreaking summit convened by the Prison Fellowship US Christian ministry in Houston, Texas. The summit was titled the First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council and was hosted by Prison Fellowship together with the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity on Sept. 23.
Turkish Legislator Dies After Saying Israel Will Face Allah’s Wrath
The Turkish legislator who collapsed in parliament after warning that Israel would face “the wrath from Allah” has died, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Thursday.
Cross-Border Hamas Plot Uncovered In Europe
Seven people have been detained in Germany, neighboring the Netherlands and Denmark for allegedly participating in a cross-border Hamas terrorism plot to kill Jews across Europe, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Pope Seeks Global Artificial Intelligence Treaty
Pope Francis on Thursday expressed concerns about artificial intelligence saying a global treaty was needed to develop the new technology ethically and peacefully.
Ukraine’s EU Future Uncertain As Hungary Threatens Veto
Ukraine’s European Union future hangs in the balance Thursday, with EU member Hungary threatening to veto the wartorn nation’s talks on entering the 27-nation prosperous bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Israel Continues War Till Victory’ Despite Global Concerns
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "go to the end, to victory" despite "international pressures" to halt the military operation and a mounting death toll among Israeli troops.
Inside the United States
House Pass Defense Bill With FISA Extension, Measure Heads to White House
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, which included an extension of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which was set to expire at the end of 2023. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden for his final signature.
President Biden Furious Over Impeachment Inquiry
U.S. President Joe Biden weighed his options Thursday after the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to authorize a corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against him formally.
House votes to back impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 212 Wednesday to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, who faces allegations that he personally benefited from and lied about his son's overseas business dealings, which raked in millions of dollars.
Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena Wednesday by refusing to appear for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee, the latest development in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.
Fed Maintains Interest Rates at 22-Year High, Signals Three Cuts in 2024
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates will continue at their peak levels since early 2001. However, it laid the groundwork for several rate cuts coming in 2024. The federal interest rate will remain within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Senate Approves Defense Legislation Including Extension of Section 702 Surveillance Provisions
On Wednesday, the Senate passed an $886 billion funding bill for next year's U.S. defense budget, which includes an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until April.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Islamic Jihadists Attack, Murder Terrorize Christians
Reports have been filed that, in early October, Islamic jihadists in Burkina Faso slaughtered two Catholic priests in the church sanctuary of a Christian village in Sourou province and then gave the entire village just two hours to abandon their homes and flee for their lives, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports. .
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism Video
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
New York: Small Church Raises Millions for Local Food Program Ministry
Passionately committed to providing food programs for those living under the poverty line around them, a small church in Albany, New York has been able to raise $2 million to expand its building facility as it now serves thousands of meals a year, The Roys Report (TRR) said in a report.
US: Prison Fellowship Ministry Hosts Groundbreaking Summit of Philanthropic Leaders to “Unlock the Potential of Those Affected by Incarceration”
Looking for ways to “unlock the potential of those affected by incarceration,” philanthropic leaders from diverse American companies, foundations, and non-profits recently participated in a groundbreaking summit convened by the Prison Fellowship US Christian ministry in Houston, Texas. The summit was titled the First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council and was hosted by Prison Fellowship together with the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity on Sept. 23.
Around the World
UN Climate Conference Agrees On World Without Fossil Fuels
Delegates at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, have approved a deal to “transition” the world away from fossil fuels.
Australians To Be ‘Fined’ For Using Cash
The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that access to cash will become harder for Australians and that banks and other users of banknotes or coins should face fees for moving it around.
Poland Outraged After MP Attacks Menorah At Hanukkah
Poland’s new prime minister, Israel, and the United States have condemned a far-right Polish legislator for extinguishing candles on a menorah lit for Hanukkah in the Polish parliament.
Turkey Legislator Collapses After Warning Israel Of ‘Wrath of Allah’
A Turkish legislator has collapsed in parliament after suffering a heart attack at the end of a speech in which he condemned Israel and said the Jewish nation wouldn’t be able to “escape the wrath of Allah,” Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Canada Offers Free Menstrual Products To All Genders
With the world in turmoil, Canada’s Armed Forces and other federally regulated workplaces are preparing to offer free menstrual products to workers, including in male-identified toilets.
Reactor Mimicking Sun Billed As Humanity’s Panacea For Energy Needs
Truth be told: It looks like an outsized donut. Yet the six-storey-high machine in a hangar in Naka, north of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, is billed as “the answer to humanity's future energy needs.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Intended to Announce a Plan for a Palestinian State Prior to the War (Video)
Before the outbreak of war on October 7, the Biden administration had plans to establish a two-state solution. These steps were intended to facilitate the establishment of a Palestinian state, a key element in the potential agreement for the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Israel Continues to Fight in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon (Wrap-Up)
As heavy fighting continues in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that ten of its soldiers died in battle, including two senior commanders. Since the ground incursion into Gaza, the death toll has risen to 115.
Israel Begins Flooding Hamas Tunnel Network With Seawater
Israel's military has started the process of flooding Hamas' tunnel network in Gaza with seawater to destroy the massive underground infrastructure the terrorist organization uses to wage war against Israel, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court to Review Case Potentially Impacting Capitol Riot Charges, Affecting Hundreds Including Trump
The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday its decision to review an appeal that could potentially reverse the most severe charges imposed in the convictions of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot defendants. This case holds significant implications for hundreds of individuals, including former President Donald Trump.
Survey Finds that in 2020 Election, 21% of Mail-In Ballots Allegedly Cast Fraudulently
According to a survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports and the Heartland Institute, over 20% of voters who cast their ballots by mail in the 2020 election reported that they did so fraudulently.
FBI and Homeland Security Issue PSA of Potential Lone Wolf Attacks This Holiday Season
On Tuesday, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security released a Public Service Announcement cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East has "likely increased the risk of lone-actor violence at large public gatherings during the winter season."
New York Court of Appeal Rules Gun Owners Can Bring Firearms to Houses of Worship
A US court of appeals ruled Friday that New York state cannot prevent gun owners from bringing their weapons to houses of worship as to do so would be unconstitutional, Reuters reports.
Supreme Court Will Review Abortion Pill Case Following FDA Rule Changes
The Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear its first abortion-related case since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, focusing on the medication that accounts for over half of U.S. abortions.
‘Appalling’: Abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2B in taxpayer money
Abortion-providing groups received $1.89 billion in taxpayer money from fiscal years 2019 to 2021, a newly released federal watchdog report shows.
FDA Approves Gene-Editing Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it has approved Casgevy and Lyfgenia, two groundbreaking, gene-editing treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders which affects around 100,000 people in the US.
Tennessee: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Age-Verification Bill for Online Pornography Distributors
In an effort to protect children from exposure to pornography, a Republican lawmaker in Tennessee has introduced a bill that would require distributors of online pornography to keep minors off their websites by implementing strict age-verification measures, CBN News reports.
Christian News
Church of England Will Offer Blessings for Same-Sex Couples as of Sunday 17 December, 2023
After an extended consultation period and deep divisions and disagreements, the Church of England is set to make its controversial Prayers of Love and Faith for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use starting this Sunday, 17 Dec. 2023, Christian Today reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Charged With Blasphemy for Posting Scripture on Facebook, Finally Released on Bail
A Christian man in Punjab, Pakistan, has gone into hiding with his family after finally being released on bail pending trial for alleged blasphemy against Islam, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) reports.
UN Climate Conference Agrees On World Without Fossil Fuels
Delegates at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, have approved a deal to “transition” the world away from fossil fuels.
Australians To Be ‘Fined’ For Using Cash
The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that access to cash will become harder for Australians and that banks and other users of banknotes or coins should face fees for moving it around.
Poland Outraged After MP Attacks Menorah At Hanukkah
Poland’s new prime minister, Israel, and the United States have condemned a far-right Polish legislator for extinguishing candles on a menorah lit for Hanukkah in the Polish parliament.
Turkey Legislator Collapses After Warning Israel Of ‘Wrath of Allah’
A Turkish legislator has collapsed in parliament after suffering a heart attack at the end of a speech in which he condemned Israel and said the Jewish nation wouldn’t be able to “escape the wrath of Allah,” Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Canada Offers Free Menstrual Products To All Genders
With the world in turmoil, Canada’s Armed Forces and other federally regulated workplaces are preparing to offer free menstrual products to workers, including in male-identified toilets.
Reactor Mimicking Sun Billed As Humanity’s Panacea For Energy Needs
Truth be told: It looks like an outsized donut. Yet the six-storey-high machine in a hangar in Naka, north of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, is billed as “the answer to humanity's future energy needs.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Intended to Announce a Plan for a Palestinian State Prior to the War (Video)
Before the outbreak of war on October 7, the Biden administration had plans to establish a two-state solution. These steps were intended to facilitate the establishment of a Palestinian state, a key element in the potential agreement for the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Israel Continues to Fight in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon (Wrap-Up)
As heavy fighting continues in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that ten of its soldiers died in battle, including two senior commanders. Since the ground incursion into Gaza, the death toll has risen to 115.
Israel Begins Flooding Hamas Tunnel Network With Seawater
Israel's military has started the process of flooding Hamas' tunnel network in Gaza with seawater to destroy the massive underground infrastructure the terrorist organization uses to wage war against Israel, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court to Review Case Potentially Impacting Capitol Riot Charges, Affecting Hundreds Including Trump
The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday its decision to review an appeal that could potentially reverse the most severe charges imposed in the convictions of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot defendants. This case holds significant implications for hundreds of individuals, including former President Donald Trump.
Survey Finds that in 2020 Election, 21% of Mail-In Ballots Allegedly Cast Fraudulently
According to a survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports and the Heartland Institute, over 20% of voters who cast their ballots by mail in the 2020 election reported that they did so fraudulently.
FBI and Homeland Security Issue PSA of Potential Lone Wolf Attacks This Holiday Season
On Tuesday, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security released a Public Service Announcement cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East has "likely increased the risk of lone-actor violence at large public gatherings during the winter season."
New York Court of Appeal Rules Gun Owners Can Bring Firearms to Houses of Worship
A US court of appeals ruled Friday that New York state cannot prevent gun owners from bringing their weapons to houses of worship as to do so would be unconstitutional, Reuters reports.
Supreme Court Will Review Abortion Pill Case Following FDA Rule Changes
The Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear its first abortion-related case since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, focusing on the medication that accounts for over half of U.S. abortions.
‘Appalling’: Abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2B in taxpayer money
Abortion-providing groups received $1.89 billion in taxpayer money from fiscal years 2019 to 2021, a newly released federal watchdog report shows.
FDA Approves Gene-Editing Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it has approved Casgevy and Lyfgenia, two groundbreaking, gene-editing treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders which affects around 100,000 people in the US.
Tennessee: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Age-Verification Bill for Online Pornography Distributors
In an effort to protect children from exposure to pornography, a Republican lawmaker in Tennessee has introduced a bill that would require distributors of online pornography to keep minors off their websites by implementing strict age-verification measures, CBN News reports.
Christian News
Church of England Will Offer Blessings for Same-Sex Couples as of Sunday 17 December, 2023
After an extended consultation period and deep divisions and disagreements, the Church of England is set to make its controversial Prayers of Love and Faith for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use starting this Sunday, 17 Dec. 2023, Christian Today reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Charged With Blasphemy for Posting Scripture on Facebook, Finally Released on Bail
A Christian man in Punjab, Pakistan, has gone into hiding with his family after finally being released on bail pending trial for alleged blasphemy against Islam, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) reports.
Around the World
Russia Has Suffered Massive Losses, U.S. Intelligence Says
According to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report presented to Congress, the conflict in Ukraine has severely impacted Russia's military capabilities. The report indicates that close to 90% of Russia's prewar army has been diminished due to casualties or injuries, and thousands of its battle tanks have been destroyed, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Russia Inaugurates New Nuclear Submarines
Russia’s president has inaugurated two new nuclear submarines after announcing he would run for re-election in March.
US To Use Sweden’s Bases Ahead Of NATO Membership
Sweden has signed a defense cooperation accord with Washington that will allow the United States to use all military bases in the Scandinavian country that seeks to join the NATO military alliance.
Missile Attack on Tanker in Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
The U.S. military reported on Tuesday morning that an anti-ship cruise missile hit a commercial ship on Monday evening. The missile was launched from a region in Yemen controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. This incident is part of a series of recent attacks at an important maritime chokepoint in the Red Sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Under World Pressure To End War Against Hamas
Israel came under more world pressure Wednesday after the United Nations General Assembly and even its ally, the United States, criticized the Jewish nation’s military operations against Hamas in Gaza.
Netanyahu Declares: ‘Gaza Will Not Become Hamastan or Fatahstan’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed opposition to the United States' proposals to install a reformed Palestinian Authority in Gaza following the completion of Israel's military operation to remove Hamas from the Strip.
Inside the United States
Speaker Johnson Withdraws FISA Reform Legislation, Announces House Will Extend Authorization
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Tuesday that following the withdrawal of competing bills to reform and extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Congress will opt for a temporary extension to adhere to its December 31 expiration date.
Supreme Court Responds to Special Counsel’s Request Regarding Trump’s Claim of Immunity
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court directed former President Donald Trump to submit a response to special counsel Jack Smith's request for an expedited decision regarding the defense's appeal to claim presidential immunity for the charges Trump faces regarding his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Republican Impeachment Inquiry to be Voted on This Week
House Republican leadership announced Tuesday that they would bring the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden to the House floor, likely Wednesday, for an official vote.
U.S. Constructing ‘Virtual Border Wall’ with Advanced AI Technology
The U.S. government is constructing a 'virtual wall' on the southern border by deploying multiple sophisticated surveillance towers, with some employing artificial intelligence, as part of an effort to manage the nation's border, according to a report in Axios.
Christian News
China: Authorities Arrest Church Leaders, Try to Block Online Prayer
The long-persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in China’s Sichuan Province has been subjected to further intense persecution from Chinese authorities who arrested and detained church leaders and sought to block an important online prayer meeting on 9 December 2023, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: IS-Affiliated Terrorists Attack Christian Community, Hack Woman to Death, Kidnap Man
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) incorporated into Islamic State are believed to have carried out an attack on a Christian community in western Uganda last week, in which they hacked a woman to death with an ax, severely injured her nephew, and kidnapped another man, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Jihadists Continue slaughter of Christians in Lamu West
Less than two weeks after suspected al-Shabaab jihadists beheaded a 72-year-old Christian man in Kenya’s Lamu West County, terrorists kidnapped and murdered a 60-year-old Christian man in the same area on Dec. 5, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Myanmar: Military Junta Has Destroyed Over 70 churches, Arrested Dozens of Christians
Since overthrowing Myanmar’s democratically elected government and launching a fresh civil war in February 2021, the Burmese Tatmadaw military junta has destroyed 74 churches and arrested 42 Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Russia Has Suffered Massive Losses, U.S. Intelligence Says
According to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report presented to Congress, the conflict in Ukraine has severely impacted Russia's military capabilities. The report indicates that close to 90% of Russia's prewar army has been diminished due to casualties or injuries, and thousands of its battle tanks have been destroyed, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Russia Inaugurates New Nuclear Submarines
Russia’s president has inaugurated two new nuclear submarines after announcing he would run for re-election in March.
US To Use Sweden’s Bases Ahead Of NATO Membership
Sweden has signed a defense cooperation accord with Washington that will allow the United States to use all military bases in the Scandinavian country that seeks to join the NATO military alliance.
Missile Attack on Tanker in Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
The U.S. military reported on Tuesday morning that an anti-ship cruise missile hit a commercial ship on Monday evening. The missile was launched from a region in Yemen controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. This incident is part of a series of recent attacks at an important maritime chokepoint in the Red Sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Under World Pressure To End War Against Hamas
Israel came under more world pressure Wednesday after the United Nations General Assembly and even its ally, the United States, criticized the Jewish nation’s military operations against Hamas in Gaza.
Netanyahu Declares: ‘Gaza Will Not Become Hamastan or Fatahstan’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed opposition to the United States' proposals to install a reformed Palestinian Authority in Gaza following the completion of Israel's military operation to remove Hamas from the Strip.
Inside the United States
Speaker Johnson Withdraws FISA Reform Legislation, Announces House Will Extend Authorization
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Tuesday that following the withdrawal of competing bills to reform and extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Congress will opt for a temporary extension to adhere to its December 31 expiration date.
Supreme Court Responds to Special Counsel’s Request Regarding Trump’s Claim of Immunity
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court directed former President Donald Trump to submit a response to special counsel Jack Smith's request for an expedited decision regarding the defense's appeal to claim presidential immunity for the charges Trump faces regarding his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Republican Impeachment Inquiry to be Voted on This Week
House Republican leadership announced Tuesday that they would bring the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden to the House floor, likely Wednesday, for an official vote.
U.S. Constructing ‘Virtual Border Wall’ with Advanced AI Technology
The U.S. government is constructing a 'virtual wall' on the southern border by deploying multiple sophisticated surveillance towers, with some employing artificial intelligence, as part of an effort to manage the nation's border, according to a report in Axios.
Christian News
China: Authorities Arrest Church Leaders, Try to Block Online Prayer
The long-persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in China’s Sichuan Province has been subjected to further intense persecution from Chinese authorities who arrested and detained church leaders and sought to block an important online prayer meeting on 9 December 2023, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: IS-Affiliated Terrorists Attack Christian Community, Hack Woman to Death, Kidnap Man
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) incorporated into Islamic State are believed to have carried out an attack on a Christian community in western Uganda last week, in which they hacked a woman to death with an ax, severely injured her nephew, and kidnapped another man, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Jihadists Continue slaughter of Christians in Lamu West
Less than two weeks after suspected al-Shabaab jihadists beheaded a 72-year-old Christian man in Kenya’s Lamu West County, terrorists kidnapped and murdered a 60-year-old Christian man in the same area on Dec. 5, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Myanmar: Military Junta Has Destroyed Over 70 churches, Arrested Dozens of Christians
Since overthrowing Myanmar’s democratically elected government and launching a fresh civil war in February 2021, the Burmese Tatmadaw military junta has destroyed 74 churches and arrested 42 Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.