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Around the World
Spain: ‘Hundreds of Migrants Lost At Sea’
Spain's coastguard said Tuesday it was searching for three boats carrying hundreds of migrants reported lost at sea after it managed to rescue scores of people from another vessel.
Burkina Faso gripped by terror: 22 civilians killed by jihadist insurgents
Continuing a years-long reign of terror, suspected Islamic jihadist insurgents murdered 22 civilians in Burkina Faso on July 7, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The government of Burkina Faso was overthrown during a military coup led by Capt. Ibrahim Traoré in September last year, following accusations that then-President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was ineffectual in dealing with Islamic terrorism gripping the West African country.
Tensions Emerging Between Ukraine, NATO, Over Membership (Worthy News Radio)
Tensions are emerging between NATO and war torn Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizing delays in his nation's membership of the alliance. Zelensky expressed his frustration Tuesday at the start of a two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Belgian Young Woman Euthanized After Mental Suffering, Raising Questions (Worthy News In-Depth)
The death of a young woman in Belgium who received euthanasia “due to unbearable psychological suffering” has revived a debate about the world’s most liberal law on physician-assisted suicide.
Dozens Killed In India Devastating Rains
Heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides left a trail of destruction across northern India, killing at least 23 people, officials said Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel: Archaeologists unearth mosaic at Roman-era synagogue in Galilee
American archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a mosaic at a Roman-era synagogue of the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq in the Lower Galilee, i24News reports.
Jews Join Mourning Over Srebrenica Massacre
Tens of thousands of mourners from around Bosnia and abroad gathered in the town of Srebrenica on Tuesday for the annual commemoration of the 1995 massacre here, Europe’s worst atrocity since World War Two.
Israel: “Day of Disruption” kicks off with major protests against government’s judicial reform plans
The six-month-long mass protests in Israel against the government’s plans for judicial reform intensified into a planned “Day of Disruption” on Tuesday after part of the planned new legislation passed the first of three stages in the Knesset on Monday night, i24 News reports.
Inside the United States
Gallup: Confidence in Higher Education Falls to 36%
According to a Gallup survey of institutions, Americans' confidence in higher education has fallen to 36%, sharply lower than in two prior readings in 2015 (57%) and 2018 (48%).
Texas Starts Building Floating Border Wall
Construction crews on Monday began putting a floating border barrier in place near Eagle Pass, Texas, with the project expected to deter large numbers of illegal migrant border crossings in the area.
Spain: ‘Hundreds of Migrants Lost At Sea’
Spain's coastguard said Tuesday it was searching for three boats carrying hundreds of migrants reported lost at sea after it managed to rescue scores of people from another vessel.
Burkina Faso gripped by terror: 22 civilians killed by jihadist insurgents
Continuing a years-long reign of terror, suspected Islamic jihadist insurgents murdered 22 civilians in Burkina Faso on July 7, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The government of Burkina Faso was overthrown during a military coup led by Capt. Ibrahim Traoré in September last year, following accusations that then-President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was ineffectual in dealing with Islamic terrorism gripping the West African country.
Tensions Emerging Between Ukraine, NATO, Over Membership (Worthy News Radio)
Tensions are emerging between NATO and war torn Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizing delays in his nation's membership of the alliance. Zelensky expressed his frustration Tuesday at the start of a two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Belgian Young Woman Euthanized After Mental Suffering, Raising Questions (Worthy News In-Depth)
The death of a young woman in Belgium who received euthanasia “due to unbearable psychological suffering” has revived a debate about the world’s most liberal law on physician-assisted suicide.
Dozens Killed In India Devastating Rains
Heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides left a trail of destruction across northern India, killing at least 23 people, officials said Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel: Archaeologists unearth mosaic at Roman-era synagogue in Galilee
American archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a mosaic at a Roman-era synagogue of the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq in the Lower Galilee, i24News reports.
Jews Join Mourning Over Srebrenica Massacre
Tens of thousands of mourners from around Bosnia and abroad gathered in the town of Srebrenica on Tuesday for the annual commemoration of the 1995 massacre here, Europe’s worst atrocity since World War Two.
Israel: “Day of Disruption” kicks off with major protests against government’s judicial reform plans
The six-month-long mass protests in Israel against the government’s plans for judicial reform intensified into a planned “Day of Disruption” on Tuesday after part of the planned new legislation passed the first of three stages in the Knesset on Monday night, i24 News reports.
Inside the United States
Gallup: Confidence in Higher Education Falls to 36%
According to a Gallup survey of institutions, Americans' confidence in higher education has fallen to 36%, sharply lower than in two prior readings in 2015 (57%) and 2018 (48%).
Texas Starts Building Floating Border Wall
Construction crews on Monday began putting a floating border barrier in place near Eagle Pass, Texas, with the project expected to deter large numbers of illegal migrant border crossings in the area.
Around the World
Six Killed In China Kindergarten Attack
Chinese police said Monday they had detained a young man suspected of attacking a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province, killing six people and injuring one.
Netherlands Returning Hundreds Of Stolen Artifacts To Indonesia, Sri Lanka
The Netherlands has decided to return some 478 pieces of stolen art and cultural artifacts to the former colonies of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Worthy News learned Friday.
Turkey Halts Opposition To Sweden’s NATO Entry
In a major turnaround, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed Monday to support Sweden’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization putting pressure on Hungary, the only other military alliance state not yet ratifying the Nordic nation’s membership.
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte Leaves Politics
Dutch conservative-liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving government leaders, said Monday he would leave politics after his cabinet collapsed over the weekend.
Biden in Britain Amid Cluster Bomb Controversy
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Britain on Sunday amid controversy over his plan to send cluster bombs to Ukraine.
Netherlands Government Collapses Over Migration Row
Dutch Liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed after just a year and a half in office on Friday in a row over measures to curb the massive flow of asylum seekers in the Netherlands. New elections will now be held, probably in the autumn.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinians reject Israel’s demands to save PA
The Palestinian Authority on Monday rejected Israel’s demands for helping prevent the collapse of the PA.
Knesset set to vote on judicial reform bill
The Knesset will vote Monday evening on a bill to restrict the use of the “reasonableness” standard by the Supreme Court.
A threat to Iran: IDF and US military team up for joint drill
The IDF and the US have started another joint drill which is a not-so-veiled threat against Iran, the military announced on Monday.
Jews leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel may soon reach “Exodus” levels
The UK-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research has reported that the numbers of Jews now leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel could soon reach “exodus” levels, the Religion News Service (RNS) reports. The IJPR defines “exodus” as the departure of 50% to 75% of Jews in a country over ten years.
Inside the United States
Fifth Circuit Court dismisses anti-BDS lawsuit, upholding Texas’ stand against discrimination
The Israeli-American Coalition for Action (IAC for Action) announced on Monday that it celebrates a victory following the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a Texas law targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
Judge maintains ban on fed censorship communication with social media
The Justice Department failed to convince a federal judge to lift his preliminary injunction that bans several forms of contact among the White House, federal agencies and social media companies as the First Amendment lawsuit against alleged government-tinged censorship proceeds.
Christian News
Sudan: Christians face severe danger as violent conflict continues
Together with their fellow citizens, Christians in Sudan are facing great danger as the country appears to be descending into a violent, protracted civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia: Religion minister plans to ease permit system for houses of worship
In a positive move for religious minorities in Indonesia, the country’s Minister of Religion has announced a plan to ease the burdensome permit regulations for houses of worship by allowing approval with only one recommendation, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Christians in Pakistan receive credible terror threat following Quran-burning in Sweden, “no Christian in Pakistan is safe”
Pakistani Christians have been credibly threatened that “no Church and no Christian will remain safe in Pakistan” from Islamic terrorists enraged that the government of Sweden allowed a copy of the Quran to be burned outside Stockholm’s central mosque last month, sources told Worthy News.
Six Killed In China Kindergarten Attack
Chinese police said Monday they had detained a young man suspected of attacking a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province, killing six people and injuring one.
Netherlands Returning Hundreds Of Stolen Artifacts To Indonesia, Sri Lanka
The Netherlands has decided to return some 478 pieces of stolen art and cultural artifacts to the former colonies of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Worthy News learned Friday.
Turkey Halts Opposition To Sweden’s NATO Entry
In a major turnaround, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed Monday to support Sweden’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization putting pressure on Hungary, the only other military alliance state not yet ratifying the Nordic nation’s membership.
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte Leaves Politics
Dutch conservative-liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving government leaders, said Monday he would leave politics after his cabinet collapsed over the weekend.
Biden in Britain Amid Cluster Bomb Controversy
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Britain on Sunday amid controversy over his plan to send cluster bombs to Ukraine.
Netherlands Government Collapses Over Migration Row
Dutch Liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed after just a year and a half in office on Friday in a row over measures to curb the massive flow of asylum seekers in the Netherlands. New elections will now be held, probably in the autumn.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinians reject Israel’s demands to save PA
The Palestinian Authority on Monday rejected Israel’s demands for helping prevent the collapse of the PA.
Knesset set to vote on judicial reform bill
The Knesset will vote Monday evening on a bill to restrict the use of the “reasonableness” standard by the Supreme Court.
A threat to Iran: IDF and US military team up for joint drill
The IDF and the US have started another joint drill which is a not-so-veiled threat against Iran, the military announced on Monday.
Jews leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel may soon reach “Exodus” levels
The UK-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research has reported that the numbers of Jews now leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel could soon reach “exodus” levels, the Religion News Service (RNS) reports. The IJPR defines “exodus” as the departure of 50% to 75% of Jews in a country over ten years.
Inside the United States
Fifth Circuit Court dismisses anti-BDS lawsuit, upholding Texas’ stand against discrimination
The Israeli-American Coalition for Action (IAC for Action) announced on Monday that it celebrates a victory following the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a Texas law targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
Judge maintains ban on fed censorship communication with social media
The Justice Department failed to convince a federal judge to lift his preliminary injunction that bans several forms of contact among the White House, federal agencies and social media companies as the First Amendment lawsuit against alleged government-tinged censorship proceeds.
Christian News
Sudan: Christians face severe danger as violent conflict continues
Together with their fellow citizens, Christians in Sudan are facing great danger as the country appears to be descending into a violent, protracted civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia: Religion minister plans to ease permit system for houses of worship
In a positive move for religious minorities in Indonesia, the country’s Minister of Religion has announced a plan to ease the burdensome permit regulations for houses of worship by allowing approval with only one recommendation, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Christians in Pakistan receive credible terror threat following Quran-burning in Sweden, “no Christian in Pakistan is safe”
Pakistani Christians have been credibly threatened that “no Church and no Christian will remain safe in Pakistan” from Islamic terrorists enraged that the government of Sweden allowed a copy of the Quran to be burned outside Stockholm’s central mosque last month, sources told Worthy News.
Around the World
US has military options for Iran’s nuclear threat, CENTCOM air force chief tells ‘Post’
The US regularly updates its military options for threats from Iran’s evolving nuclear facilities, US Lt. Gen. and CENTCOM Air Force Chief Alexus Grynkewich told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.
UN chief says Sudan on the brink of a ‘full-scale civil war’ after nearly 3 months of fighting
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sudan was on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” as fierce clashes between rival generals continued unabated Sunday in the capital, Khartoum.
U.S. drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in Syria, Defense Department says
A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria hours after the same MQ-9 Reaper drones were harassed by Russian military jets over the western part of the country, according to the Defense Department.
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians
The Biden administration on Friday announced plans to provide cluster munitions for Ukraine as changing battlefield conditions prompted yet another reversal over sending weapons once deemed too sensitive.
Owner Of Imploded Titanic-Searching Sub Suspends Operations
Ocean Gate, the company that owned a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the sunken Titanic ship killing all five onboard, has suspended its operations ahead of possible lawsuits.
Workers Discover Destroyed German Synagogue
Eighty-five years after Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of the German city of Munich’s main synagogue, construction workers have discovered that it wasn’t lost to history.
Blaze In Italian Elderly Home Kills 6, Injures 80
Survivors praised rescuers after an overnight fire in a retirement home in the Italian city of Milan reportedly killed six people and injured around 80, including three who are in critical condition.
Belarus President: ‘Wagner Leader In Russia’
The fate of Russia's rebellious Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin remained unclear Thursday, with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko saying he was no longer in Belarus.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Air Force successfully tests ‘expanded capability’ of David’s Sling defense system
he Defense Ministry and military said Sunday that the Israeli Air Force and Rafael defense firm had successfully completed a recent series of tests with the David’s Sling medium-range air defense system.
Israeli cabinet votes to save the Palestinian Authority
Israel will act to prevent the collapse of the Palestinian Authority, the security cabinet voted on Sunday.
Israel-Saudi Arabia land bridge emerges as game-changing prospect
Against all odds, and at a time when relations between Israel and the United States are not at their peak, Jerusalem and Washington are advancing a secret plan to establish a continuous land bridge connecting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel, leading from the Persian Gulf straight to Israel's seaports. This is intended for the export of goods from the East to Europe through Israel, and later for tourist movement as well.
Inside the United States
New study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water from 45% of faucets across U.S.
Almost half of the United States' tap water is estimated to have one or more PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," according to a new study.
Christian News
Typhoon Destroys TWR Transmitter; ‘Millions Without Gospel’
The leader of Trans World Radio (TWR) says the Christian network needs $338,000 to resume regular radio broadcasts to “North Korea, China, Indonesia and beyond” after its transmitter site on the U.S. territory of Guam was destroyed by a typhoon.
Belarus Destroys New Life Church As Part Of ‘Witch-Hunt,’ Christians Say (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians say the “regime” of the autocratic president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has destroyed a church building in the capital Minsk as part of a witch-hunt against evangelical believers and churches seen as supporting the opposition.
Indonesia City Reopens Church Building, But Concerns Remain
Authorities in Indonesia’s East Jakarta city have reopened a church building three months after they closed it as part of a broader crackdown on devoted congregations in the world’s largest Muslim nation, Christians confirmed Thursday.
US has military options for Iran’s nuclear threat, CENTCOM air force chief tells ‘Post’
The US regularly updates its military options for threats from Iran’s evolving nuclear facilities, US Lt. Gen. and CENTCOM Air Force Chief Alexus Grynkewich told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.
UN chief says Sudan on the brink of a ‘full-scale civil war’ after nearly 3 months of fighting
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sudan was on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” as fierce clashes between rival generals continued unabated Sunday in the capital, Khartoum.
U.S. drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in Syria, Defense Department says
A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria hours after the same MQ-9 Reaper drones were harassed by Russian military jets over the western part of the country, according to the Defense Department.
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians
The Biden administration on Friday announced plans to provide cluster munitions for Ukraine as changing battlefield conditions prompted yet another reversal over sending weapons once deemed too sensitive.
Owner Of Imploded Titanic-Searching Sub Suspends Operations
Ocean Gate, the company that owned a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the sunken Titanic ship killing all five onboard, has suspended its operations ahead of possible lawsuits.
Workers Discover Destroyed German Synagogue
Eighty-five years after Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of the German city of Munich’s main synagogue, construction workers have discovered that it wasn’t lost to history.
Blaze In Italian Elderly Home Kills 6, Injures 80
Survivors praised rescuers after an overnight fire in a retirement home in the Italian city of Milan reportedly killed six people and injured around 80, including three who are in critical condition.
Belarus President: ‘Wagner Leader In Russia’
The fate of Russia's rebellious Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin remained unclear Thursday, with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko saying he was no longer in Belarus.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Air Force successfully tests ‘expanded capability’ of David’s Sling defense system
he Defense Ministry and military said Sunday that the Israeli Air Force and Rafael defense firm had successfully completed a recent series of tests with the David’s Sling medium-range air defense system.
Israeli cabinet votes to save the Palestinian Authority
Israel will act to prevent the collapse of the Palestinian Authority, the security cabinet voted on Sunday.
Israel-Saudi Arabia land bridge emerges as game-changing prospect
Against all odds, and at a time when relations between Israel and the United States are not at their peak, Jerusalem and Washington are advancing a secret plan to establish a continuous land bridge connecting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel, leading from the Persian Gulf straight to Israel's seaports. This is intended for the export of goods from the East to Europe through Israel, and later for tourist movement as well.
Inside the United States
New study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water from 45% of faucets across U.S.
Almost half of the United States' tap water is estimated to have one or more PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," according to a new study.
Christian News
Typhoon Destroys TWR Transmitter; ‘Millions Without Gospel’
The leader of Trans World Radio (TWR) says the Christian network needs $338,000 to resume regular radio broadcasts to “North Korea, China, Indonesia and beyond” after its transmitter site on the U.S. territory of Guam was destroyed by a typhoon.
Belarus Destroys New Life Church As Part Of ‘Witch-Hunt,’ Christians Say (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians say the “regime” of the autocratic president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has destroyed a church building in the capital Minsk as part of a witch-hunt against evangelical believers and churches seen as supporting the opposition.
Indonesia City Reopens Church Building, But Concerns Remain
Authorities in Indonesia’s East Jakarta city have reopened a church building three months after they closed it as part of a broader crackdown on devoted congregations in the world’s largest Muslim nation, Christians confirmed Thursday.