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Around the World
US announces $345 million military aid for Taiwan
The United States on Friday announced a weapons package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million, Reuters reports. The Biden administration has not publicized details as to what this package will include.
Dozens Killed In Pakistan Train Crash
Pakistani police said at least 30 people were killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, underscoring broader concerns about railway safety in the Asian nation.
At least 17 Killed In Georgia Landslide
The death toll from a landslide hitting a resort area in the mountains of Georgia has risen to 17, the country's Interior Ministry confirmed Sunday, and there were fears rescuers would find more bodies.
Slovenia Appeals For Help After Deadly Floods
Slovenia on Sunday appealed for aid from the European Union and NATO military alliance after weekend flooding killed at least three people and caused damage estimated at over half a billion euros ($550 million).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Court To Scrutinize Law Protecting Netanyahu in Expanded Hearing
Israel’s Supreme Court announced Sunday that a broader panel of justices would review appeals challenging a recent law that protects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being deemed unfit for service.
Gaza: Hamas sentences seven people to death for “collaboration” with Israel
Ignoring Palestinian law which requires that the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank must approve all executions, the Hamas terror group which rules Gaza on Sunday sentenced seven people to death for “collaborating” with sworn enemy Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The sentences were passed by the Hamas military court and announced by Hamas’ interior ministry.
Inside the United States
Federal judge halts Colorado’s new gun purchase age limit law
A federal judge on Monday halted Colorado’s new law raising the age to purchase firearms in the state to 21 years old.
Judge overseeing Trump classified documents case deals blows to special counsel Jack Smith
A federal judge dealt several blows Monday to Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Judge orders Catherine Herridge to reveal sources for stories on FBI, Chinese American scientist
A federal judge ordered CBS News senior correspondent Catherine Herridge to reveal her sources for a series of stories about the FBI's investigation of a Chinese American scientist back when she worked for Fox News.
Christian News
India: Manipur Christians continue to suffer violence amid unrest, government criticized for silence
While India’s central government remains largely silent, Christians in the north-east Indian state of Manipur are continuing to suffer deadly upheaval amid protracted violence between the powerful Hindu majority Meitei community and the Tribal Christian Kuki minority, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
US announces $345 million military aid for Taiwan
The United States on Friday announced a weapons package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million, Reuters reports. The Biden administration has not publicized details as to what this package will include.
Dozens Killed In Pakistan Train Crash
Pakistani police said at least 30 people were killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, underscoring broader concerns about railway safety in the Asian nation.
At least 17 Killed In Georgia Landslide
The death toll from a landslide hitting a resort area in the mountains of Georgia has risen to 17, the country's Interior Ministry confirmed Sunday, and there were fears rescuers would find more bodies.
Slovenia Appeals For Help After Deadly Floods
Slovenia on Sunday appealed for aid from the European Union and NATO military alliance after weekend flooding killed at least three people and caused damage estimated at over half a billion euros ($550 million).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Court To Scrutinize Law Protecting Netanyahu in Expanded Hearing
Israel’s Supreme Court announced Sunday that a broader panel of justices would review appeals challenging a recent law that protects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being deemed unfit for service.
Gaza: Hamas sentences seven people to death for “collaboration” with Israel
Ignoring Palestinian law which requires that the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank must approve all executions, the Hamas terror group which rules Gaza on Sunday sentenced seven people to death for “collaborating” with sworn enemy Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The sentences were passed by the Hamas military court and announced by Hamas’ interior ministry.
Inside the United States
Federal judge halts Colorado’s new gun purchase age limit law
A federal judge on Monday halted Colorado’s new law raising the age to purchase firearms in the state to 21 years old.
Judge overseeing Trump classified documents case deals blows to special counsel Jack Smith
A federal judge dealt several blows Monday to Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Judge orders Catherine Herridge to reveal sources for stories on FBI, Chinese American scientist
A federal judge ordered CBS News senior correspondent Catherine Herridge to reveal her sources for a series of stories about the FBI's investigation of a Chinese American scientist back when she worked for Fox News.
Christian News
India: Manipur Christians continue to suffer violence amid unrest, government criticized for silence
While India’s central government remains largely silent, Christians in the north-east Indian state of Manipur are continuing to suffer deadly upheaval amid protracted violence between the powerful Hindu majority Meitei community and the Tribal Christian Kuki minority, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
Around the World
Ukraine Peace Talks Underway In Saudi Arabia (Worthy News Radio)
Saudi Arabia is hosting talks on the Ukraine war as it tries to increase its diplomatic footprint, although expectations are mild for what the gathering might achieve. Yet Ukraine's president views gathering dozens of nations as crucial to reaching peace in his country and elsewhere.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Handed Further 19-Year Jail Term
In a move expected to be condemned by the West, Russia’s jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny was given a 19-year prison term.
Netherlands Tows Burning Cargo Ship, But Questions Remain (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in the Netherlands have towed a burning cargo ship carrying thousands of cars, including electric vehicles, to a temporary location to avoid a major ecological disaster.
China, Russia send naval warships near Alaska, triggering forceful US response
China and Russia conducted a joint naval operation near U.S. territory earlier this week, triggering a large response from the U.S. Navy, Fox News Digital has learned.
Islamic State says its leader was killed by militants in Syria, names his successor
The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November, and named his successor.
Ukraine Attacks Black Sea Fleet
Ukraine said Friday it had attacked a Russian Black Sea fleet ship and put it out of action after Kyiv warned it would bring the ongoing war on Ukrainian territory to Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says four soldiers killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Damascus
Israeli air strikes targeted areas in and near Damascus early Monday, killing four Syrian soldiers, the country’s official media said early Monday.
Netanyahu: Overhaul ‘Probably’ Limited to Remaking Judicial Selection Committee
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the only outstanding issue on the agenda of the judicial overhaul is changing the Judicial Selection Committee.
High Court issues injunction, seeks answers from the state on PM recusal law
The High Court of Justice issued an interim injunction on Sunday relating to the recusal law passed by the coalition, and expanded the panel hearing petitions against the legislation to 11 justices, indicating that it is formally considering intervention against the law.
Inside the United States
U.S. employers add a still-solid 187,000 jobs in June; unemployment dips to 3.5%
U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.
Federal judge blocks Illinois pregnancy center law, calls state’s motion to delay ‘meritless’
A federal court has temporality blocked a measure that grants the Illinois Attorney General's office the power to shut down limited-service pregnancy centers while the case continues.
Crime Crisis: D.C. in ‘State of Emergency’, Crime Rates Soaring Nationwide
Nationwide, crime is dominating the headlines in America. The Council on Criminal Justice says violent crimes have become more common over the past four years.
Ukraine Peace Talks Underway In Saudi Arabia (Worthy News Radio)
Saudi Arabia is hosting talks on the Ukraine war as it tries to increase its diplomatic footprint, although expectations are mild for what the gathering might achieve. Yet Ukraine's president views gathering dozens of nations as crucial to reaching peace in his country and elsewhere.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Handed Further 19-Year Jail Term
In a move expected to be condemned by the West, Russia’s jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny was given a 19-year prison term.
Netherlands Tows Burning Cargo Ship, But Questions Remain (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in the Netherlands have towed a burning cargo ship carrying thousands of cars, including electric vehicles, to a temporary location to avoid a major ecological disaster.
China, Russia send naval warships near Alaska, triggering forceful US response
China and Russia conducted a joint naval operation near U.S. territory earlier this week, triggering a large response from the U.S. Navy, Fox News Digital has learned.
Islamic State says its leader was killed by militants in Syria, names his successor
The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November, and named his successor.
Ukraine Attacks Black Sea Fleet
Ukraine said Friday it had attacked a Russian Black Sea fleet ship and put it out of action after Kyiv warned it would bring the ongoing war on Ukrainian territory to Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says four soldiers killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Damascus
Israeli air strikes targeted areas in and near Damascus early Monday, killing four Syrian soldiers, the country’s official media said early Monday.
Netanyahu: Overhaul ‘Probably’ Limited to Remaking Judicial Selection Committee
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the only outstanding issue on the agenda of the judicial overhaul is changing the Judicial Selection Committee.
High Court issues injunction, seeks answers from the state on PM recusal law
The High Court of Justice issued an interim injunction on Sunday relating to the recusal law passed by the coalition, and expanded the panel hearing petitions against the legislation to 11 justices, indicating that it is formally considering intervention against the law.
Inside the United States
U.S. employers add a still-solid 187,000 jobs in June; unemployment dips to 3.5%
U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.
Federal judge blocks Illinois pregnancy center law, calls state’s motion to delay ‘meritless’
A federal court has temporality blocked a measure that grants the Illinois Attorney General's office the power to shut down limited-service pregnancy centers while the case continues.
Crime Crisis: D.C. in ‘State of Emergency’, Crime Rates Soaring Nationwide
Nationwide, crime is dominating the headlines in America. The Council on Criminal Justice says violent crimes have become more common over the past four years.
Around the World
North Korea Confirms Detention of US Soldier While Christians Suffer
North Korea has confirmed custody of Travis King in its first response to requests for information on the U.S. soldier's whereabouts, the United Nations Command has said.
Iran is helping Syria build arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons, Israeli report says
Two Israeli researchers reported on Wednesday that Iran appears to be helping Syria to build an arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons for use not only by Tehran but also by Russia and, especially, by Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy and arch enemy of Israel, i24NEWS reports.
Iran has “dramatically” increased executions for political reasons, new report shows
A US-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has reported that Iran’s Islamic extremist regime is “dramatically” increasing the number of politically motivated executions it carries out, Radio Free Europe (Rferl) reports. Iran executes more people than any other country in the world, Amnesty International has reported separately.
US Withdraws Embassy Staff From Niger; Christians Concerned
The United States acknowledged Thursday that it ordered the evacuation of staff and families from its embassy in Niger following last week’s coup, which added to uncertainty within the Christian minority in the West African nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Top court holds key hearing on law shielding Netanyahu from removal from office
The High Court of Justice was on Thursday holding a pivotal hearing on petitions against a law passed earlier this year that prevents the court from ordering the removal of a sitting prime minister, in what could herald a new phase in the hard-right government’s showdown against what it claims is an overly powerful judicial system.
Gaza Palestinians stage rare protests against Hamas
Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip recently held a rare display of protest against the brutal Hamas Islamic terror organization which rules them, i24NEWS reports.
Israeli military arrests senior member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in West Bank
Israel Defense Forces and members of Shin Bet arrested a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the West Bank village of Burkin near Jenin on Wednesday night, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
Trump pleads not guilty to all charges in special counsel’s Jan. 6 case
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded "not guilty" to all criminal charges stemming from special counsel Jack Smith's indictment related to the 2020 presidential election and Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Democrat-Led Anti-Israel Bill Relies on Research From Designated Terror Group
A Democrat-led bill condemning Israel’s so-called military occupation of Palestinian lands relies on research from an Israeli-designated terrorist organization.
North Korea Confirms Detention of US Soldier While Christians Suffer
North Korea has confirmed custody of Travis King in its first response to requests for information on the U.S. soldier's whereabouts, the United Nations Command has said.
Iran is helping Syria build arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons, Israeli report says
Two Israeli researchers reported on Wednesday that Iran appears to be helping Syria to build an arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons for use not only by Tehran but also by Russia and, especially, by Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy and arch enemy of Israel, i24NEWS reports.
Iran has “dramatically” increased executions for political reasons, new report shows
A US-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has reported that Iran’s Islamic extremist regime is “dramatically” increasing the number of politically motivated executions it carries out, Radio Free Europe (Rferl) reports. Iran executes more people than any other country in the world, Amnesty International has reported separately.
US Withdraws Embassy Staff From Niger; Christians Concerned
The United States acknowledged Thursday that it ordered the evacuation of staff and families from its embassy in Niger following last week’s coup, which added to uncertainty within the Christian minority in the West African nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Top court holds key hearing on law shielding Netanyahu from removal from office
The High Court of Justice was on Thursday holding a pivotal hearing on petitions against a law passed earlier this year that prevents the court from ordering the removal of a sitting prime minister, in what could herald a new phase in the hard-right government’s showdown against what it claims is an overly powerful judicial system.
Gaza Palestinians stage rare protests against Hamas
Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip recently held a rare display of protest against the brutal Hamas Islamic terror organization which rules them, i24NEWS reports.
Israeli military arrests senior member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in West Bank
Israel Defense Forces and members of Shin Bet arrested a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the West Bank village of Burkin near Jenin on Wednesday night, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
Trump pleads not guilty to all charges in special counsel’s Jan. 6 case
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded "not guilty" to all criminal charges stemming from special counsel Jack Smith's indictment related to the 2020 presidential election and Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Democrat-Led Anti-Israel Bill Relies on Research From Designated Terror Group
A Democrat-led bill condemning Israel’s so-called military occupation of Palestinian lands relies on research from an Israeli-designated terrorist organization.