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Around the World
Russia Will Never Be Victorious In Ukraine,’ Biden Says
U.S. President Joe Biden has told a crowd in Poland that “Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia, never.”
Activists Condemn Jailing Belarus Journalist
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has decried Belarusian authorities for sentencing journalist Yury Hladchuk to 2.5 years in prison.
Genocide Watch warns of possible new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan this year
The US-based Genocide Watch organization has warned that just two years after their war over Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia and Azerbaijan appear to be heading toward a new round of fighting. In a report published on January 1, Genocide Watch placed Armenia and Azerbaijan on a list of 10 conflicts to watch in 2023.
Russia Suspends Key Nuclear Treaty; NATO Concerned (Worthy News Radio)
The NATO military alliance warned Tuesday that the world has become more dangerous after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his nation’s suspension of a key nuclear weapons treaty. Putin made the announcement in a speech in which he blamed the West for the war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel: Tens of thousands protest government bill to restrict Supreme Court power
An estimated 70,000 Israeli citizens took to the streets of Jerusalem Monday in protest at the controversial right-wing government bill that would curtail the Supreme Court’s ability to rule on Israel’s Basic Laws and would place the selection of judges in the hands of politicians, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Despite the protests, however, the bill passed its first reading by 63-47 votes in the Knesset on Tuesday.
Israel passes several judicial reforms on first reading
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, passed on first reading of several reforms to Israel's judiciary early Tuesday, with 63 votes for the bill and 47 votes against it.
Senior Boeing official in Israel to push sale of advanced F-15 jets for Iran strike
The chief of the Boeing aircraft manufacturer’s defense wing was in Israel on Sunday and Monday to advance the supply of new, long-awaited refueling planes and fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force looking to boost its capabilities to strike Iran.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court rejects ACLU challenge to state laws banning anti-Israel boycotts
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place a lower court ruling upholding a state law restricting boycotts against Israel.
Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman’s constitutional right to end a pregnancy and instead shifting regulatory powers over the procedure to state governments.
IRS leaked thousands of Americans’ tax filings; Congress demands to know if it was political
The new head of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee blasted the Biden administration for giving few answers after thousands of taxpayer files were leaked to an outside group.
Christian News
10 Anglican Archbishops say Church of England is “disqualified” as “Mother Church” over blessings for same-sex marriages
Following the recent Church of England decision to allow blessing ceremonies for same-sex civil marriages, Archbishops representing 10 of the 42 provinces in the Anglican Communion have signed a statement that the CofE is now "disqualified" as their founding "Mother Church,” BBC News reports.
Persecuted Christians in South Asia Bravely Translating the Bible with Help from Wycliffe Associates
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, will participate in a New Testament dedication in a South Asian nation (undisclosed for security reasons) this month, which is the first completed Bible translation project in a minority language.
Nigeria: Christian leaders mark 5th year in captivity of schoolgirl Leah Sharibu abducted by Boko Haram
Christian leaders gathered in Abuja, Nigeria on Sunday for a special prayer event that commemorated the fifth year in captivity of Leah Sharibu, a Christian school girl who was abducted by Boko Haram Islamic terrorists, and who remains in captivity because she refused to renounce her faith, Christian Persecution reports.
Mozambique: Imprisoned missionaries denied bail
A US missionary pilot and two South African missionary volunteers who have been imprisoned on suspicion of supporting insurgent activity in Mozambique have been denied bail by a local court, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Russia Will Never Be Victorious In Ukraine,’ Biden Says
U.S. President Joe Biden has told a crowd in Poland that “Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia, never.”
Activists Condemn Jailing Belarus Journalist
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has decried Belarusian authorities for sentencing journalist Yury Hladchuk to 2.5 years in prison.
Genocide Watch warns of possible new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan this year
The US-based Genocide Watch organization has warned that just two years after their war over Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia and Azerbaijan appear to be heading toward a new round of fighting. In a report published on January 1, Genocide Watch placed Armenia and Azerbaijan on a list of 10 conflicts to watch in 2023.
Russia Suspends Key Nuclear Treaty; NATO Concerned (Worthy News Radio)
The NATO military alliance warned Tuesday that the world has become more dangerous after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his nation’s suspension of a key nuclear weapons treaty. Putin made the announcement in a speech in which he blamed the West for the war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel: Tens of thousands protest government bill to restrict Supreme Court power
An estimated 70,000 Israeli citizens took to the streets of Jerusalem Monday in protest at the controversial right-wing government bill that would curtail the Supreme Court’s ability to rule on Israel’s Basic Laws and would place the selection of judges in the hands of politicians, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Despite the protests, however, the bill passed its first reading by 63-47 votes in the Knesset on Tuesday.
Israel passes several judicial reforms on first reading
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, passed on first reading of several reforms to Israel's judiciary early Tuesday, with 63 votes for the bill and 47 votes against it.
Senior Boeing official in Israel to push sale of advanced F-15 jets for Iran strike
The chief of the Boeing aircraft manufacturer’s defense wing was in Israel on Sunday and Monday to advance the supply of new, long-awaited refueling planes and fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force looking to boost its capabilities to strike Iran.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court rejects ACLU challenge to state laws banning anti-Israel boycotts
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place a lower court ruling upholding a state law restricting boycotts against Israel.
Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman’s constitutional right to end a pregnancy and instead shifting regulatory powers over the procedure to state governments.
IRS leaked thousands of Americans’ tax filings; Congress demands to know if it was political
The new head of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee blasted the Biden administration for giving few answers after thousands of taxpayer files were leaked to an outside group.
Christian News
10 Anglican Archbishops say Church of England is “disqualified” as “Mother Church” over blessings for same-sex marriages
Following the recent Church of England decision to allow blessing ceremonies for same-sex civil marriages, Archbishops representing 10 of the 42 provinces in the Anglican Communion have signed a statement that the CofE is now "disqualified" as their founding "Mother Church,” BBC News reports.
Persecuted Christians in South Asia Bravely Translating the Bible with Help from Wycliffe Associates
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, will participate in a New Testament dedication in a South Asian nation (undisclosed for security reasons) this month, which is the first completed Bible translation project in a minority language.
Nigeria: Christian leaders mark 5th year in captivity of schoolgirl Leah Sharibu abducted by Boko Haram
Christian leaders gathered in Abuja, Nigeria on Sunday for a special prayer event that commemorated the fifth year in captivity of Leah Sharibu, a Christian school girl who was abducted by Boko Haram Islamic terrorists, and who remains in captivity because she refused to renounce her faith, Christian Persecution reports.
Mozambique: Imprisoned missionaries denied bail
A US missionary pilot and two South African missionary volunteers who have been imprisoned on suspicion of supporting insurgent activity in Mozambique have been denied bail by a local court, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Around the World
President Biden Visiting War-Torn Ukraine Pledged More Military Aid
Air raid sirens wailed as U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv, his first visit to wartorn Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last year.
Again Powerful Earthquake In Turkish-Syrian Border Area
A powerful earthquake has hit the Turkish-Syrian border area, where people are still recovering from this month’s tremors that killed at least tens of thousands of people, Worthy News monitored.
Kosovo Has 15th Independence Anniversary Amid Tensions
Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, has launched festivities for the 15th anniversary of its independence from neighboring Serbia amid rising ethnic tensions.
Iran: Protests erupt for first time in weeks
Protesters marched in several Iranian cities in the most widespread demonstrations in recent weeks, online videos appeared to show.
China Considers Sending Weapons to Russia Further Escalating Tensions
China is considering giving weapons and ammunition for the Ukraine war to Russia, although it is responsible for war crimes, the United States said.
Bulgaria: ‘18 Found Dead In Truck; 7 Arrested’
Authorities say seven people were detained after police found 18 migrants dead, including a child, in an abandoned truck near Bulgaria’s capital Sofia.
Men Pulled Out Alive 11 Days After Quakes In Miracle Rescue
Rescue workers in Turkey have pulled at least three men from the rubble, more than 11 days after they were trapped when a string of massive earthquakes hit the country and neighboring Syria, officials say.|
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel hits back at UN Security Council for denouncing West Bank settlement activity
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called a UN Security Council statement denouncing Israeli West Bank settlement activity "one-sided" and criticized the United States for supporting it.
Israel, Saudi Arabia increase talks amid concerns over Iran
Israel and Saudi Arabia are holding talks to increase their military and intelligence cooperation over concerns about Iranian aggression in the region, according to a Bloomberg report, which notes that the United States is backing the efforts.
UNSC: Israeli housing plans ‘imperiling’ two-state solution
The United Nations Security Council issued a non-binding presidential statement on Monday condemning Israeli housing plans in Judea and Samaria.
Israel attacks Iranian targets in Syria as shadow war heats up between the two adversaries: report
Israel’s military reportedly launched an air strike Sunday in a Damascus neighborhood near an Iranian military installation – the latest attack in the Jewish state’s "shadow war" against Iran.
Inside the United States
Coast-to-coast winter storm to blast millions with threats of blizzard
A significant and disruptive winter storm will impact millions of Americans from coast-to-coast this week, with heavy snow, blizzard conditions, significant icing, flooding and severe weather all being possible.
James O’Keefe ousted from Project Veritas after power struggle with board
An emotional James O’Keefe said Monday that he has left Project Veritas, the undercover journalism outfit he founded and led for 13 years, after being effectively forced out by the board of directors amid behind-the-scenes strife.
Brain implant startup backed by Bezos and Gates is testing mind-controlled computing on humans
In a Brooklyn lab stuffed with 3D printers and a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are working on technology designed to transform daily life for people with paralysis.
Christian News
20,000 Join Asbury Revival in Weekend Explosion, but Outpouring Will Now Be Moved Off Campus
After a weekend of massive crowds at the Asbury University revival, a big change is coming that will permanently take the revival off campus.
Six Egyptian Coptic Christians released by kidnappers in Libya
Egypt’s foreign ministry announced Friday that six Coptic Egyptian Christian men who were kidnapped by a criminal gang in Libya earlier this month have been released, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Asbury University revival moving to new sites to accommodate people arriving from around the world
Asbury University, which has been the site of continual worship and prayer on campus for weeks and drawing tens of thousands of people to experience what God is doing, will move its non-stop prayer services off-campus due to concerns about overcrowding in the small town.
Pakistan: Two Christian farmers murdered by Islamists, “there are almost constant attacks against individuals”
Two Christian farmers in Pakistan were recently murdered by Islamists who attacked them in separate incidents in January and February, respectively, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.
President Biden Visiting War-Torn Ukraine Pledged More Military Aid
Air raid sirens wailed as U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv, his first visit to wartorn Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last year.
Again Powerful Earthquake In Turkish-Syrian Border Area
A powerful earthquake has hit the Turkish-Syrian border area, where people are still recovering from this month’s tremors that killed at least tens of thousands of people, Worthy News monitored.
Kosovo Has 15th Independence Anniversary Amid Tensions
Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, has launched festivities for the 15th anniversary of its independence from neighboring Serbia amid rising ethnic tensions.
Iran: Protests erupt for first time in weeks
Protesters marched in several Iranian cities in the most widespread demonstrations in recent weeks, online videos appeared to show.
China Considers Sending Weapons to Russia Further Escalating Tensions
China is considering giving weapons and ammunition for the Ukraine war to Russia, although it is responsible for war crimes, the United States said.
Bulgaria: ‘18 Found Dead In Truck; 7 Arrested’
Authorities say seven people were detained after police found 18 migrants dead, including a child, in an abandoned truck near Bulgaria’s capital Sofia.
Men Pulled Out Alive 11 Days After Quakes In Miracle Rescue
Rescue workers in Turkey have pulled at least three men from the rubble, more than 11 days after they were trapped when a string of massive earthquakes hit the country and neighboring Syria, officials say.|
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel hits back at UN Security Council for denouncing West Bank settlement activity
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called a UN Security Council statement denouncing Israeli West Bank settlement activity "one-sided" and criticized the United States for supporting it.
Israel, Saudi Arabia increase talks amid concerns over Iran
Israel and Saudi Arabia are holding talks to increase their military and intelligence cooperation over concerns about Iranian aggression in the region, according to a Bloomberg report, which notes that the United States is backing the efforts.
UNSC: Israeli housing plans ‘imperiling’ two-state solution
The United Nations Security Council issued a non-binding presidential statement on Monday condemning Israeli housing plans in Judea and Samaria.
Israel attacks Iranian targets in Syria as shadow war heats up between the two adversaries: report
Israel’s military reportedly launched an air strike Sunday in a Damascus neighborhood near an Iranian military installation – the latest attack in the Jewish state’s "shadow war" against Iran.
Inside the United States
Coast-to-coast winter storm to blast millions with threats of blizzard
A significant and disruptive winter storm will impact millions of Americans from coast-to-coast this week, with heavy snow, blizzard conditions, significant icing, flooding and severe weather all being possible.
James O’Keefe ousted from Project Veritas after power struggle with board
An emotional James O’Keefe said Monday that he has left Project Veritas, the undercover journalism outfit he founded and led for 13 years, after being effectively forced out by the board of directors amid behind-the-scenes strife.
Brain implant startup backed by Bezos and Gates is testing mind-controlled computing on humans
In a Brooklyn lab stuffed with 3D printers and a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are working on technology designed to transform daily life for people with paralysis.
Christian News
20,000 Join Asbury Revival in Weekend Explosion, but Outpouring Will Now Be Moved Off Campus
After a weekend of massive crowds at the Asbury University revival, a big change is coming that will permanently take the revival off campus.
Six Egyptian Coptic Christians released by kidnappers in Libya
Egypt’s foreign ministry announced Friday that six Coptic Egyptian Christian men who were kidnapped by a criminal gang in Libya earlier this month have been released, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Asbury University revival moving to new sites to accommodate people arriving from around the world
Asbury University, which has been the site of continual worship and prayer on campus for weeks and drawing tens of thousands of people to experience what God is doing, will move its non-stop prayer services off-campus due to concerns about overcrowding in the small town.
Pakistan: Two Christian farmers murdered by Islamists, “there are almost constant attacks against individuals”
Two Christian farmers in Pakistan were recently murdered by Islamists who attacked them in separate incidents in January and February, respectively, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.
Around the World
Immunity from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds
Immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness, according to research published Thursday in The Lancet — protection, experts say, that’s on par with what’s provided through two doses of an mRNA vaccine.
Finland reverses course, prepares to join NATO without Sweden
Finland is now ready to drop plans for a partnered NATO entry with Sweden as Helsinki is unwilling to stay out of the military alliance for longer than necessary.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after US conducts military drills with South Korea, Japan: ‘firing range’
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off the country's east coast on Monday morning, one day after the U.S. held joint military drills with South Korea and Japan.
Iran’s uranium processing has almost reached nuclear weapons-grade purity: inspectors
International atomic inspectors last week discovered that Iran has accumulated uranium enriched to levels just shy of what is needed for a nuclear weapon, according to a new report.
Iran’s new underground air base seen preparing to host advanced Russian fighter jets
An analysis of images from a newly revealed underground air force base in Iran named “Eagle 44” reveals that the site is likely being prepared to host advanced Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, The New York Times reported Saturday.
Protestors Storm Suriname Parliament, 20 Injured
Scores of people have been detained in Suriname after demonstrators stormed the parliament building amid bloody anti-government protests in the smallest independent country on the South American continent, Worthy News monitored.
Arab Emirates ‘Uniting’ World Religions In Complex
The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated a massive complex to unite the world’s religions in the desert state. Backed by the Vatican, the Abrahamic Family House contains a mosque, synagogue, and church in the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi.
British Ex-Embassy Guard Jailed For Spying For Russia
A British court has sentenced a former security guard at Britain’s embassy in Berlin to more than 13 years imprisonment for spying for Russia.
Hungary To Aid Quake-Hit Syrian Church After Death of Priest
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose government supports persecuted Christians, says he wants to help to rebuild efforts by Syria’s Melkite Greek Catholics after at least one of its priests died in last week’s earthquakes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US, France, Germany, Italy, UK Condemn Israel’s Legalization of Outposts
Five foreign ministers wrote in a joint statement on Tuesday that they oppose Israel’s security cabinet approving legalization of nine outposts in the West Bank and the construction of nearly 10,000 housing settlement units.
Alleged Israeli airstrike hits Iranian proxy targets in Syria’s Damascus
On the face of it, this alleged Israeli strike in Syria is similar to previous ones attributed to Israel. But there are some notable differences. To begin with, the number of casualties.
Arab rioters in Jerusalem burn tires, block major roads
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced a crackdown on unrest in eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods and warned that Israel will not acquiesce to terrorists’ demands, after rioters in the area caused disturbances early Sunday morning.
Inside the United States
U.S. Police Detain Man After Mississippi Mass Shooting
A 52-year-old man remained in custody after allegedly going on a shooting rampage in a rural area of the U.S. state of Mississippi, killing six people, including his ex-wife.
Prayers As Former President Carter Enters Hospice Care
Christians in his native U.S. state of Georgia and elsewhere prayed as ailing former President Jimmy Carter entered into hospice care at home, opting to end more medical interventions.
Angry Biden Leaves Press Meeting Over China
U.S. President Joe Biden, trying to laugh off his anger, left a press meeting Thursday after being asked if his ability to deal with China was “compromised” by his family’s business interests.
Christian News
Iran Releases Another Jailed Christian Convert After Pressure
Iran has released another Christian convert from its notorious prison, just days after another jailed Christian was freed, Christians said Thursday.
India Police Stop Church Burning
Police in central India have detained three suspected Hindu militants to end the burning of several church buildings in the region, Christians said Thursday.
Worthy Insights
‘Male,’ ‘female’ should be replaced with ‘sperm-producing,’ ‘egg-producing’ to be ‘inclusive,’ scientists say
Researchers from the United States and Canada suggested that scientists should stop using "harmful" terminology and instead adopt more "inclusive and precise" language, including replacing terms such as "male" and "female" with "sperm-producing" and "egg-producing," the New York Post reported.
Immunity from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds
Immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness, according to research published Thursday in The Lancet — protection, experts say, that’s on par with what’s provided through two doses of an mRNA vaccine.
Finland reverses course, prepares to join NATO without Sweden
Finland is now ready to drop plans for a partnered NATO entry with Sweden as Helsinki is unwilling to stay out of the military alliance for longer than necessary.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after US conducts military drills with South Korea, Japan: ‘firing range’
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off the country's east coast on Monday morning, one day after the U.S. held joint military drills with South Korea and Japan.
Iran’s uranium processing has almost reached nuclear weapons-grade purity: inspectors
International atomic inspectors last week discovered that Iran has accumulated uranium enriched to levels just shy of what is needed for a nuclear weapon, according to a new report.
Iran’s new underground air base seen preparing to host advanced Russian fighter jets
An analysis of images from a newly revealed underground air force base in Iran named “Eagle 44” reveals that the site is likely being prepared to host advanced Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, The New York Times reported Saturday.
Protestors Storm Suriname Parliament, 20 Injured
Scores of people have been detained in Suriname after demonstrators stormed the parliament building amid bloody anti-government protests in the smallest independent country on the South American continent, Worthy News monitored.
Arab Emirates ‘Uniting’ World Religions In Complex
The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated a massive complex to unite the world’s religions in the desert state. Backed by the Vatican, the Abrahamic Family House contains a mosque, synagogue, and church in the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi.
British Ex-Embassy Guard Jailed For Spying For Russia
A British court has sentenced a former security guard at Britain’s embassy in Berlin to more than 13 years imprisonment for spying for Russia.
Hungary To Aid Quake-Hit Syrian Church After Death of Priest
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose government supports persecuted Christians, says he wants to help to rebuild efforts by Syria’s Melkite Greek Catholics after at least one of its priests died in last week’s earthquakes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US, France, Germany, Italy, UK Condemn Israel’s Legalization of Outposts
Five foreign ministers wrote in a joint statement on Tuesday that they oppose Israel’s security cabinet approving legalization of nine outposts in the West Bank and the construction of nearly 10,000 housing settlement units.
Alleged Israeli airstrike hits Iranian proxy targets in Syria’s Damascus
On the face of it, this alleged Israeli strike in Syria is similar to previous ones attributed to Israel. But there are some notable differences. To begin with, the number of casualties.
Arab rioters in Jerusalem burn tires, block major roads
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced a crackdown on unrest in eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods and warned that Israel will not acquiesce to terrorists’ demands, after rioters in the area caused disturbances early Sunday morning.
Inside the United States
U.S. Police Detain Man After Mississippi Mass Shooting
A 52-year-old man remained in custody after allegedly going on a shooting rampage in a rural area of the U.S. state of Mississippi, killing six people, including his ex-wife.
Prayers As Former President Carter Enters Hospice Care
Christians in his native U.S. state of Georgia and elsewhere prayed as ailing former President Jimmy Carter entered into hospice care at home, opting to end more medical interventions.
Angry Biden Leaves Press Meeting Over China
U.S. President Joe Biden, trying to laugh off his anger, left a press meeting Thursday after being asked if his ability to deal with China was “compromised” by his family’s business interests.
Christian News
Iran Releases Another Jailed Christian Convert After Pressure
Iran has released another Christian convert from its notorious prison, just days after another jailed Christian was freed, Christians said Thursday.
India Police Stop Church Burning
Police in central India have detained three suspected Hindu militants to end the burning of several church buildings in the region, Christians said Thursday.
Worthy Insights
‘Male,’ ‘female’ should be replaced with ‘sperm-producing,’ ‘egg-producing’ to be ‘inclusive,’ scientists say
Researchers from the United States and Canada suggested that scientists should stop using "harmful" terminology and instead adopt more "inclusive and precise" language, including replacing terms such as "male" and "female" with "sperm-producing" and "egg-producing," the New York Post reported.