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Around the World
IAEA head: Increased combat around Ukrainian nuclear plant
Fighting has intensified near a nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is Europe’s largest, further increasing the possibility of a war-related nuclear accident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday.
Hungary’s Parliament Votes For Finland In NATO, Delays Sweden (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary's parliament overwhelmingly approved the inclusion of Finland into NATO on Monday, but delayed a vote on Sweden's membership application.
‘U.S. Dollar Losing Status As World’s Reserve Currency’ Experts Warn (Worthy News In-Depth)
Leading experts warn that the U.S. dollar will soon lose its status as the "world's reserve currency" after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would start using China's currency for international payments.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Coalition, opposition hold first talks on judicial overhaul with President Herzog
Representatives from coalition and opposition parties gathered at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening to begin negotiations over the government’s contentious judicial overhaul plans, in the first face-to-face talks between the sides after three turbulent months of a legislative blitz and nationwide mass protests.
Yesh Atid delegation says it urged Herzog to push for creation of Israeli constitution
Following the first round of talks with President Isaac Herzog to reach a compromise on judicial reform, the Yesh Atid delegation says they pushed for a significant reform — including a constitution.
Inside the United States
US House passes bipartisan law to crack down on Chinese organ harvesting industry
On Monday, the US House of Representatives passed overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation to crack down on China’s organ harvesting industry.
Spate of massive rain storms devastate California farming sector
A spate of massive, deadly rain storms has not only killed 28 people but has also devastated the farming sector in California, leading to well over a $1 billion in financial losses for farmers as thousands of acres of cropland are destroyed by flooding, Bloomberg reports.
Christian ministries rush to help after massive storms tear into Mississippi
The state of Mississippi has been slammed with devastating storms and tornadoes, causing at least two major American Christian organizations and volunteers to rush to the aid of their fellow citizens “in Jesus’ Name.” The situation in Mississippi was so severe that 26 people had been killed, and the Biden administration declared a state of emergency there.
Christian News
India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace”
Many Christians in India face intense persecution from both their neighbors and communities and from government officials; ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime
A historically significant former Assemblies of God church building in Iran has been put up for sale by the country’s authoritarian Islamic government after first being forcefully closed to its congregation, Article 18 reports.
IAEA head: Increased combat around Ukrainian nuclear plant
Fighting has intensified near a nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is Europe’s largest, further increasing the possibility of a war-related nuclear accident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday.
Hungary’s Parliament Votes For Finland In NATO, Delays Sweden (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary's parliament overwhelmingly approved the inclusion of Finland into NATO on Monday, but delayed a vote on Sweden's membership application.
‘U.S. Dollar Losing Status As World’s Reserve Currency’ Experts Warn (Worthy News In-Depth)
Leading experts warn that the U.S. dollar will soon lose its status as the "world's reserve currency" after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would start using China's currency for international payments.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Coalition, opposition hold first talks on judicial overhaul with President Herzog
Representatives from coalition and opposition parties gathered at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening to begin negotiations over the government’s contentious judicial overhaul plans, in the first face-to-face talks between the sides after three turbulent months of a legislative blitz and nationwide mass protests.
Yesh Atid delegation says it urged Herzog to push for creation of Israeli constitution
Following the first round of talks with President Isaac Herzog to reach a compromise on judicial reform, the Yesh Atid delegation says they pushed for a significant reform — including a constitution.
Inside the United States
US House passes bipartisan law to crack down on Chinese organ harvesting industry
On Monday, the US House of Representatives passed overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation to crack down on China’s organ harvesting industry.
Spate of massive rain storms devastate California farming sector
A spate of massive, deadly rain storms has not only killed 28 people but has also devastated the farming sector in California, leading to well over a $1 billion in financial losses for farmers as thousands of acres of cropland are destroyed by flooding, Bloomberg reports.
Christian ministries rush to help after massive storms tear into Mississippi
The state of Mississippi has been slammed with devastating storms and tornadoes, causing at least two major American Christian organizations and volunteers to rush to the aid of their fellow citizens “in Jesus’ Name.” The situation in Mississippi was so severe that 26 people had been killed, and the Biden administration declared a state of emergency there.
Christian News
India: Christians face ongoing intense persecution, “Please pray for their protection, provision, and peace”
Many Christians in India face intense persecution from both their neighbors and communities and from government officials; ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11th on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2023 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Iran: Historic Assemblies of God church building put up for sale by Islamic regime
A historically significant former Assemblies of God church building in Iran has been put up for sale by the country’s authoritarian Islamic government after first being forcefully closed to its congregation, Article 18 reports.
Around the World
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Man Released From Jail
The man whose role in saving more than 1,000 lives during the 1994 Rwandan genocide inspired the film Hotel Rwanda has been released from prison, several officials confirmed Saturday.
Hungary Votes For Finland’s NATO Membership, But Sweden Not Welcome
Hungary was due to vote for Finland to join the NATO military alliance on Monday, but government supporters declined to accept Sweden’s membership.
Ukraine Condemns Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine has lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin after he announced that Moscow would place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. A key Ukrainian presidential adviser said Sunday that the move comes as Moscow realizes it will eventually lose its invasion of Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Netanyahu Urges Nation To Avoid Civil War (Video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged his nation to avoid civil war after suspending planned judicial reforms that prompted protests and strikes across the Jewish state.
Israeli scientists develop medical micro robot that can capture damaged cells
In a breakthrough for medical research, scientists at Israel’s Tel Aviv University have developed a “hybrid micro-robot” the size of a biological cell that can target and capture damaged cells, the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Israel’s PM Delays Overhaul Judicial Reforms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay the process for discussions on the controversial planned judicial overhaul to next month, said coalition member party Jewish Power on Monday.
Israel’s PM Urges Calm As Strikes Paralyze Nation (Videos)
Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed for calm as hundreds of thousands of people stopped working Monday to protest his planned overhaul of the country’s judiciary.
Inside the United States
Nearly $100 billion in deposits pulled from banks; officials call system ‘sound and resilient’
Regulators again assured the public that the banking system is safe, as fresh data showed customers recently pulled nearly $100 billion in deposits.
Confronted by FBI abuses, Congress ready to add civil liberty protections to key surveillance law
After years of evidence that the FBI has abused its spy authorities, Congress is embarking on a bipartisan effort to revamp a key surveillance law to better protect civil liberties, including appointing special lawyers to advocate on behalf of Americans secretly targeted by the government.
Nashville school shooter was transgender, had ‘manifesto,’ police say
A heavily armed woman who identified as a male killed three students and three adult staff members Monday at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, before police shot her dead, in a rare mass shooting carried out by a female suspect.
Silicon Valley Bank To Be Sold To First Citizens After Bank Run
U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank, which collapsed after a bank run caused by troubled policies, will be sold to First Citizens BancShares Inc. (FCNCA), several sources confirm.
Christian News
Six People, Including Children, Killed At US Christian School
U.S. President Joe Biden was briefed about a massive shooting at a Christian primary school that killed six people, including three children, the White House said.
Abducted Missionary Freed After Nearly 7 Years; Christians Urge Prayers
Christians have asked prayers for evangelical U.S. missionary Jeffery Woodke and his family following his release from nearly seven years of captivity by Islamic militants in West Africa.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Man Released From Jail
The man whose role in saving more than 1,000 lives during the 1994 Rwandan genocide inspired the film Hotel Rwanda has been released from prison, several officials confirmed Saturday.
Hungary Votes For Finland’s NATO Membership, But Sweden Not Welcome
Hungary was due to vote for Finland to join the NATO military alliance on Monday, but government supporters declined to accept Sweden’s membership.
Ukraine Condemns Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine has lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin after he announced that Moscow would place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. A key Ukrainian presidential adviser said Sunday that the move comes as Moscow realizes it will eventually lose its invasion of Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Netanyahu Urges Nation To Avoid Civil War (Video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged his nation to avoid civil war after suspending planned judicial reforms that prompted protests and strikes across the Jewish state.
Israeli scientists develop medical micro robot that can capture damaged cells
In a breakthrough for medical research, scientists at Israel’s Tel Aviv University have developed a “hybrid micro-robot” the size of a biological cell that can target and capture damaged cells, the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Israel’s PM Delays Overhaul Judicial Reforms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay the process for discussions on the controversial planned judicial overhaul to next month, said coalition member party Jewish Power on Monday.
Israel’s PM Urges Calm As Strikes Paralyze Nation (Videos)
Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed for calm as hundreds of thousands of people stopped working Monday to protest his planned overhaul of the country’s judiciary.
Inside the United States
Nearly $100 billion in deposits pulled from banks; officials call system ‘sound and resilient’
Regulators again assured the public that the banking system is safe, as fresh data showed customers recently pulled nearly $100 billion in deposits.
Confronted by FBI abuses, Congress ready to add civil liberty protections to key surveillance law
After years of evidence that the FBI has abused its spy authorities, Congress is embarking on a bipartisan effort to revamp a key surveillance law to better protect civil liberties, including appointing special lawyers to advocate on behalf of Americans secretly targeted by the government.
Nashville school shooter was transgender, had ‘manifesto,’ police say
A heavily armed woman who identified as a male killed three students and three adult staff members Monday at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, before police shot her dead, in a rare mass shooting carried out by a female suspect.
Silicon Valley Bank To Be Sold To First Citizens After Bank Run
U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank, which collapsed after a bank run caused by troubled policies, will be sold to First Citizens BancShares Inc. (FCNCA), several sources confirm.
Christian News
Six People, Including Children, Killed At US Christian School
U.S. President Joe Biden was briefed about a massive shooting at a Christian primary school that killed six people, including three children, the White House said.
Abducted Missionary Freed After Nearly 7 Years; Christians Urge Prayers
Christians have asked prayers for evangelical U.S. missionary Jeffery Woodke and his family following his release from nearly seven years of captivity by Islamic militants in West Africa.
Around the World
Ukraine Condemns Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine has lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin after he announced that Moscow would place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. A key Ukrainian presidential adviser said Sunday that the move comes as Moscow realizes it will eventually lose its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia to Station Nuclear Weapons In Belarus
Europe was approaching more insecurity Sunday after Russia said it would station “tactical nuclear weapons” in Belarus.
Hungary Won’t Extradite Russia’s Putin To ICC Court
Hungary says it won’t arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged war crimes, including forced deportations of Ukrainian children.
US carries out airstrikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after attack on base
US resident Joe Biden said Friday that the US would respond “forcefully” to protect its personnel after US forces retaliated with airstrikes on sites in Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard following a suspected Iranian-linked attack Thursday that killed a US contractor and wounded seven other Americans in northeast Syria.
‘Montenegro Detains Thief In $40 Billion Crypto Scandal’ (Worthy News-Focus)
The man who allegedly defrauded investors of $40 billion in one of the biggest cryptocurrency scandals has been detained in Montenegro, officials said Thursday.
One Million French Protest Pension Reforms
More than a million people marched across France against pension reforms pushed through by the government without parliamentary approval, and French unions urged nationwide protests when Britain‘s King Charles III visits the country next week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes After Israel’s Premier Fires Minister; US Concerned
Tensions remained high in Jerusalem's streets early Monday as tens of thousands of people protested across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister.
Israel’s judicial reform will severely damage the IDF, top defense source says
A top defense official has said that anyone who thinks that the IDF will not be harmed by the government’s judicial overhaul policy becoming law without significantly more negotiating and compromise is living in a different era.
Mass protests over Israel’s judicial shakeup enter 12th consecutive week
Mass protests against the Israeli government’s planned judicial overhaul continued into the movement’s 12th consecutive week on Saturday, as over 200,000 people reportedly gathered in Tel Aviv among dozens more demonstrations across the country.
Inside the United States
US Chocolate Factory Blast Kills Several In Pennsylvania
At least three people died, and four were still missing after a suspected gas explosion destroyed a chocolate factory in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Dozens Killed In Deadliest Mississippi Tornado
Search and rescue operations were underway Saturday as one of the deadliest tornados to ever hit the U.S. state of Mississippi killed dozens of people.
U.S. Banks are sitting on $1.7 trillion in unrealized losses, research says
After the rapid collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank earlier this month, along with Credit Suisse’s untimely demise last week, regulators and business leaders have made it a point to publicly assure consumers that banks are safe. The potential for “contagion” throughout the financial system is now slim after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), Federal Reserve, and Treasury came together to backstop all depositors, both uninsured and insured, at SVB and Signature, they say.
Appeals court blocks Biden vaccine mandate for government workers
A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's order that federal employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
House Republicans pass Parents Bill of Rights Act
The House passed legislation Friday to give parents more say and insight into what is taught in public schools.
Christian News
Evangelical Nigeria Pastor Killed, Wife Kidnapped
Suspected Islamic gunmen have killed a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) denomination in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna state, where they also kidnapped his wife, Christians told Worthy News on Sunday.
Ukraine Condemns Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine has lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin after he announced that Moscow would place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. A key Ukrainian presidential adviser said Sunday that the move comes as Moscow realizes it will eventually lose its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia to Station Nuclear Weapons In Belarus
Europe was approaching more insecurity Sunday after Russia said it would station “tactical nuclear weapons” in Belarus.
Hungary Won’t Extradite Russia’s Putin To ICC Court
Hungary says it won’t arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged war crimes, including forced deportations of Ukrainian children.
US carries out airstrikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after attack on base
US resident Joe Biden said Friday that the US would respond “forcefully” to protect its personnel after US forces retaliated with airstrikes on sites in Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard following a suspected Iranian-linked attack Thursday that killed a US contractor and wounded seven other Americans in northeast Syria.
‘Montenegro Detains Thief In $40 Billion Crypto Scandal’ (Worthy News-Focus)
The man who allegedly defrauded investors of $40 billion in one of the biggest cryptocurrency scandals has been detained in Montenegro, officials said Thursday.
One Million French Protest Pension Reforms
More than a million people marched across France against pension reforms pushed through by the government without parliamentary approval, and French unions urged nationwide protests when Britain‘s King Charles III visits the country next week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes After Israel’s Premier Fires Minister; US Concerned
Tensions remained high in Jerusalem's streets early Monday as tens of thousands of people protested across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister.
Israel’s judicial reform will severely damage the IDF, top defense source says
A top defense official has said that anyone who thinks that the IDF will not be harmed by the government’s judicial overhaul policy becoming law without significantly more negotiating and compromise is living in a different era.
Mass protests over Israel’s judicial shakeup enter 12th consecutive week
Mass protests against the Israeli government’s planned judicial overhaul continued into the movement’s 12th consecutive week on Saturday, as over 200,000 people reportedly gathered in Tel Aviv among dozens more demonstrations across the country.
Inside the United States
US Chocolate Factory Blast Kills Several In Pennsylvania
At least three people died, and four were still missing after a suspected gas explosion destroyed a chocolate factory in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Dozens Killed In Deadliest Mississippi Tornado
Search and rescue operations were underway Saturday as one of the deadliest tornados to ever hit the U.S. state of Mississippi killed dozens of people.
U.S. Banks are sitting on $1.7 trillion in unrealized losses, research says
After the rapid collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank earlier this month, along with Credit Suisse’s untimely demise last week, regulators and business leaders have made it a point to publicly assure consumers that banks are safe. The potential for “contagion” throughout the financial system is now slim after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), Federal Reserve, and Treasury came together to backstop all depositors, both uninsured and insured, at SVB and Signature, they say.
Appeals court blocks Biden vaccine mandate for government workers
A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's order that federal employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
House Republicans pass Parents Bill of Rights Act
The House passed legislation Friday to give parents more say and insight into what is taught in public schools.
Christian News
Evangelical Nigeria Pastor Killed, Wife Kidnapped
Suspected Islamic gunmen have killed a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) denomination in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna state, where they also kidnapped his wife, Christians told Worthy News on Sunday.