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Around the World
Russian Cruise Missiles Destroyed In Crimea
Ukraine’s defense ministry says Russian cruise missiles for use by Moscow’s feared Black Sea Fleet had been destroyed in another setback for Russia’s military.
Montenegro’s Leader Wins First Round of Presidential Poll Amid Turmoil (Worthy News Radio)
Montenegro's long-serving incumbent will face a political newcomer in a runoff presidential election next month amid political turmoil. No one won in the first round of voting on Sunday at a time of uncertainty over the future direction of the small Balkan nation.
Fed, Central Banks Announce Emergency Cash Measures Sunday
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Sunday said it had joined with the Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, and Swiss National Bank in a coordinated action to enhance the provision of liquidity through the standing U.S. dollar swap line arrangements.
Vaccine Makers Prep Bird Flu Shot for Humans ‘Just in Case’; Rich Nations Lock in Supplies
Some of the world's leading makers of flu vaccines say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans within months if a new strain of avian influenza ever jumps across the species divide.
Australia: Millions of dead fish wash up in New South Wales state
Australia’s New South Wales state is battling to deal with millions of dead fish which have washed up in a phenomenon scientists say was caused by recent widespread flooding and hot temperatures, the Washington Examiner reports.
China’s Xi Visits Russia’s Putin After War Crimes Indictment
China’s President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Russia since the country invaded Ukraine last year, with Moscow hoping the visit gives a diplomatic boost to President Vladimir Putin, who is building an anti-Western bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu’s Likud faction votes to approve ‘softening’ of judicial reform
The Likud and Religious Zionist Party (RZP) approved on Monday evening a "softened" version of the bill to change the Judicial Appointments Committee, which enables the coalition to appoint two High Court justices per Knesset term without the approval of the opposition, the parties announced in statements on Monday evening.
Netanyahu’s government revived Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, PA official says
Palestinian officials on Monday expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the security summit with Israel in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, while Hamas and other Palestinian factions continued to criticize the Palestinian Authority for participating in the gathering, held under the auspices of the US Representatives of Jordan and Egypt also took part in the summit.
Inside the United States
Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law
A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.
Biden signs bill ordering declassification of intelligence on COVID, Wuhan lab
President Biden signed a bill Monday that requires the director of national intelligence to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus and potential links to a lab in central China.
Wyoming passes law banning sale and use of abortion pills
Wyoming has passed a first-of-its-kind law explicitly banning the sale and use of abortion pills that are commonly prescribed and taken to terminate early pregnancies, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in Kaduna state
Ahead of an important gubernatorial election which made for an especially tense political atmosphere, a further 10 Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state were hacked to death by militants armed with machetes last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Mozambique: US missionary pilot and SA volunteers released from prison while criminal investigation continues
While they must remain in Mozambique pending further criminal investigation, an American missionary pilot and two South African volunteers from the US-based Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) have been released from a four-month prison term in war-torn Mozambique, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Russian Cruise Missiles Destroyed In Crimea
Ukraine’s defense ministry says Russian cruise missiles for use by Moscow’s feared Black Sea Fleet had been destroyed in another setback for Russia’s military.
Montenegro’s Leader Wins First Round of Presidential Poll Amid Turmoil (Worthy News Radio)
Montenegro's long-serving incumbent will face a political newcomer in a runoff presidential election next month amid political turmoil. No one won in the first round of voting on Sunday at a time of uncertainty over the future direction of the small Balkan nation.
Fed, Central Banks Announce Emergency Cash Measures Sunday
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Sunday said it had joined with the Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, and Swiss National Bank in a coordinated action to enhance the provision of liquidity through the standing U.S. dollar swap line arrangements.
Vaccine Makers Prep Bird Flu Shot for Humans ‘Just in Case’; Rich Nations Lock in Supplies
Some of the world's leading makers of flu vaccines say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans within months if a new strain of avian influenza ever jumps across the species divide.
Australia: Millions of dead fish wash up in New South Wales state
Australia’s New South Wales state is battling to deal with millions of dead fish which have washed up in a phenomenon scientists say was caused by recent widespread flooding and hot temperatures, the Washington Examiner reports.
China’s Xi Visits Russia’s Putin After War Crimes Indictment
China’s President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Russia since the country invaded Ukraine last year, with Moscow hoping the visit gives a diplomatic boost to President Vladimir Putin, who is building an anti-Western bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu’s Likud faction votes to approve ‘softening’ of judicial reform
The Likud and Religious Zionist Party (RZP) approved on Monday evening a "softened" version of the bill to change the Judicial Appointments Committee, which enables the coalition to appoint two High Court justices per Knesset term without the approval of the opposition, the parties announced in statements on Monday evening.
Netanyahu’s government revived Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, PA official says
Palestinian officials on Monday expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the security summit with Israel in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, while Hamas and other Palestinian factions continued to criticize the Palestinian Authority for participating in the gathering, held under the auspices of the US Representatives of Jordan and Egypt also took part in the summit.
Inside the United States
Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law
A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.
Biden signs bill ordering declassification of intelligence on COVID, Wuhan lab
President Biden signed a bill Monday that requires the director of national intelligence to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus and potential links to a lab in central China.
Wyoming passes law banning sale and use of abortion pills
Wyoming has passed a first-of-its-kind law explicitly banning the sale and use of abortion pills that are commonly prescribed and taken to terminate early pregnancies, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: 10 Christians slaughtered ahead of gubernatorial election in Kaduna state
Ahead of an important gubernatorial election which made for an especially tense political atmosphere, a further 10 Christians in Nigeria’s Kaduna state were hacked to death by militants armed with machetes last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Mozambique: US missionary pilot and SA volunteers released from prison while criminal investigation continues
While they must remain in Mozambique pending further criminal investigation, an American missionary pilot and two South African volunteers from the US-based Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) have been released from a four-month prison term in war-torn Mozambique, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Around the World
Putin Makes Surprise Trip to Russian-Occupied Mariupol in Wake of ICC Warrant
A day after being accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court, President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, scene of some of the worst devastation of his year-old invasion.
Iran’s nuclear breakout time is under 2 weeks, U.S. Senate hears
According to a U.S. military chief, Iran's uranium development program is so advanced that the Islamic Republic can now produce sufficient fissile material for a nuclear weapon in under two weeks.
Swiss Giant UBS Rescues Credit Suisse To Avoid Global Bank Runs
Troubled bank Credit Suisse has been rescued by its Swiss rival UBS as the world's largest central banks came together to stop a banking crisis from spreading worldwide.
Tensions Over Deliveries of Warplanes to Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Slovakia and Poland have confirmed they are delivering fighter planes to war-torn Ukraine despite warnings from Moscow that this will further escalate the armed conflict. The announcement came as Hungary again postponed a crucial vote on the expansion of the NATO military alliance at a time when it maintains close relations with Russia.
Syria Seeks Permanent Russian Military Presence
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has said he would “welcome a permanent Russian military presence” in his country and supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Hundreds Detained In France as Anger Spreads Over Pension Reforms (Worthy News Radio)
At least 300 people have been detained across France as police in Paris and elsewhere clashed with protesters after the French government decided to force pension reforms without a vote in parliament. The protests and strikes escalated across the country.
UN: ‘Russia Deports Ukrainian Childen Is War Crime’
United Nations investigators say Russia's “forced deportation” of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime after Christian missionaries expressed concerns about the plight of orphans.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Prophetic Anticipation Builds: Unblemished Red Heifers for Temple Ceremony Soon Come of Age
Last September, five red heifers arrived in Israel amid great fanfare, because some Jews and Gentiles believe red heifers are a key element leading to the building of the Third Jewish Temple.
Netanyahu touts elimination of ‘dozens’ of Arab terrorists, vows crackdown on anti-judicial reform ‘anarchy’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his government will take a tough stance on terrorists, and that the police will crackdown on critics of the judicial reform plan whose protests promote “anarchy.”
Proposed Israel Law Would Forbid Evangelism
Christians involved in evangelism could face a lengthy prison term in Israel under a proposed law amendment obtained by Worthy News.
Inside the United States
‘Ex-President Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday’
Ex-U.S. President Donald J. Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan, New York, and urges his supporters to protest his looming indictment.
US Launching Controversial Payment System
The U.S. central bank is launching a payment system that critics view as a government attempt to control Americans’ expenditures and a trial run for a controversial digital currency.
Putin Makes Surprise Trip to Russian-Occupied Mariupol in Wake of ICC Warrant
A day after being accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court, President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, scene of some of the worst devastation of his year-old invasion.
Iran’s nuclear breakout time is under 2 weeks, U.S. Senate hears
According to a U.S. military chief, Iran's uranium development program is so advanced that the Islamic Republic can now produce sufficient fissile material for a nuclear weapon in under two weeks.
Swiss Giant UBS Rescues Credit Suisse To Avoid Global Bank Runs
Troubled bank Credit Suisse has been rescued by its Swiss rival UBS as the world's largest central banks came together to stop a banking crisis from spreading worldwide.
Tensions Over Deliveries of Warplanes to Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Slovakia and Poland have confirmed they are delivering fighter planes to war-torn Ukraine despite warnings from Moscow that this will further escalate the armed conflict. The announcement came as Hungary again postponed a crucial vote on the expansion of the NATO military alliance at a time when it maintains close relations with Russia.
Syria Seeks Permanent Russian Military Presence
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has said he would “welcome a permanent Russian military presence” in his country and supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Hundreds Detained In France as Anger Spreads Over Pension Reforms (Worthy News Radio)
At least 300 people have been detained across France as police in Paris and elsewhere clashed with protesters after the French government decided to force pension reforms without a vote in parliament. The protests and strikes escalated across the country.
UN: ‘Russia Deports Ukrainian Childen Is War Crime’
United Nations investigators say Russia's “forced deportation” of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime after Christian missionaries expressed concerns about the plight of orphans.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Prophetic Anticipation Builds: Unblemished Red Heifers for Temple Ceremony Soon Come of Age
Last September, five red heifers arrived in Israel amid great fanfare, because some Jews and Gentiles believe red heifers are a key element leading to the building of the Third Jewish Temple.
Netanyahu touts elimination of ‘dozens’ of Arab terrorists, vows crackdown on anti-judicial reform ‘anarchy’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his government will take a tough stance on terrorists, and that the police will crackdown on critics of the judicial reform plan whose protests promote “anarchy.”
Proposed Israel Law Would Forbid Evangelism
Christians involved in evangelism could face a lengthy prison term in Israel under a proposed law amendment obtained by Worthy News.
Inside the United States
‘Ex-President Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday’
Ex-U.S. President Donald J. Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan, New York, and urges his supporters to protest his looming indictment.
US Launching Controversial Payment System
The U.S. central bank is launching a payment system that critics view as a government attempt to control Americans’ expenditures and a trial run for a controversial digital currency.
Around the World
2.5 tons of uranium have gone missing in Libya, creating radiological risk and nuclear security concerns
Around 2.5 tons of natural uranium have disappeared from a location in Libya and, as they are no longer under the Libyan government’s control, present radiological risks and nuclear security concerns, the UN nuclear watchdog told member states on Wednesday.
Russia, Iran, China Hold Military Drills After Drone Crash
U.S. rivals China, Russia, and Iran are conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman this week off the southern coast of Iran, China's Defense Ministry announced, as East-West tensions rise.
New Farmers Party Wins Dutch Vote (Worthy News Radio)
A new farmers' party whose leader was once ridiculed for arriving by tractor at Parliament won the most votes in Dutch local elections, which will impact the composition of the Senate.
Putin says a government, not ‘pro-Ukrainian group,’ sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions were carried out on a “state level,” dismissing recent reports that a pro-Ukrainian group had carried out the blasts.
Credit Suisse to borrow up to nearly $54 billion from Swiss National Bank
Credit Suisse announced it will be borrowing up to 50 billion Swiss francs ($53.68 billion) from the Swiss National Bank under a covered loan facility and a short-term liquidity facility.
Thousands Of Hungarians In “Freedom March” Against Government
Thousands of students, teachers, and other critics have rallied in Budapest against Hungary’s perceived autocratic government to demand more freedom and educational reforms.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel: Counter-terrorism forces shoot dead suspected Hezbollah terrorist wearing primed explosive belt
Just hours after a mysterious bomb blast on a highway in northern Israel seriously injured a man on Monday, Israeli counter-terrorism forces shot dead a suspected Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist wearing a primed explosives belt, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Roads blocked, some protesters attacked, in mass demos against overhaul; 21 arrested
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Israel as part of a day of “escalating resistance to dictatorship,” blocking roads and protesting the government’s continued advance of controversial legislation to radically overhaul the judiciary and restrict the powers of the High Court of Justice.
Inside the United States
Texas federal court hears arguments from conservative Christian group seeking ban on abortion pill
A Texas federal court heard arguments Wednesday in a case brought by the conservative Christian group Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) to request a nationwide ban on the abortion pill Mifepristone, Politico reports.
Florida advances six-week abortion ban
Florida lawmakers on Thursday approved a proposal to ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, with an exception to save the life of the mother and stricter exceptions for rape or incest.
Christian News
Vermont: Christian school suspended from regional sporting events after refusing to play against biologically male transgender player
A Christian school in Vermont has been told its sports teams are suspended from playing in tournaments because it recently forfeited a girl's basketball game in protest that the opposing team had a biologically male transgender player, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Innocent Christian Man Released From U.S. Prison After 34 Years
A Christian Black man who served over 34 years of a 400-year prison sentence was free Wednesday after the U.S. state of Florida reinvestigated the case and determined he did not commit armed robbery.
2.5 tons of uranium have gone missing in Libya, creating radiological risk and nuclear security concerns
Around 2.5 tons of natural uranium have disappeared from a location in Libya and, as they are no longer under the Libyan government’s control, present radiological risks and nuclear security concerns, the UN nuclear watchdog told member states on Wednesday.
Russia, Iran, China Hold Military Drills After Drone Crash
U.S. rivals China, Russia, and Iran are conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman this week off the southern coast of Iran, China's Defense Ministry announced, as East-West tensions rise.
New Farmers Party Wins Dutch Vote (Worthy News Radio)
A new farmers' party whose leader was once ridiculed for arriving by tractor at Parliament won the most votes in Dutch local elections, which will impact the composition of the Senate.
Putin says a government, not ‘pro-Ukrainian group,’ sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions were carried out on a “state level,” dismissing recent reports that a pro-Ukrainian group had carried out the blasts.
Credit Suisse to borrow up to nearly $54 billion from Swiss National Bank
Credit Suisse announced it will be borrowing up to 50 billion Swiss francs ($53.68 billion) from the Swiss National Bank under a covered loan facility and a short-term liquidity facility.
Thousands Of Hungarians In “Freedom March” Against Government
Thousands of students, teachers, and other critics have rallied in Budapest against Hungary’s perceived autocratic government to demand more freedom and educational reforms.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel: Counter-terrorism forces shoot dead suspected Hezbollah terrorist wearing primed explosive belt
Just hours after a mysterious bomb blast on a highway in northern Israel seriously injured a man on Monday, Israeli counter-terrorism forces shot dead a suspected Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist wearing a primed explosives belt, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Roads blocked, some protesters attacked, in mass demos against overhaul; 21 arrested
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Israel as part of a day of “escalating resistance to dictatorship,” blocking roads and protesting the government’s continued advance of controversial legislation to radically overhaul the judiciary and restrict the powers of the High Court of Justice.
Inside the United States
Texas federal court hears arguments from conservative Christian group seeking ban on abortion pill
A Texas federal court heard arguments Wednesday in a case brought by the conservative Christian group Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) to request a nationwide ban on the abortion pill Mifepristone, Politico reports.
Florida advances six-week abortion ban
Florida lawmakers on Thursday approved a proposal to ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, with an exception to save the life of the mother and stricter exceptions for rape or incest.
Christian News
Vermont: Christian school suspended from regional sporting events after refusing to play against biologically male transgender player
A Christian school in Vermont has been told its sports teams are suspended from playing in tournaments because it recently forfeited a girl's basketball game in protest that the opposing team had a biologically male transgender player, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Innocent Christian Man Released From U.S. Prison After 34 Years
A Christian Black man who served over 34 years of a 400-year prison sentence was free Wednesday after the U.S. state of Florida reinvestigated the case and determined he did not commit armed robbery.