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Around the World
Sri Lanka President Flees Bankrupt Nation
Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his bankrupt nation Tuesday after mass protests against his rule, officials said.
Iran-Russia alliance grows as Biden heads to Mideast amid rising threats
President Biden’s Mideast trip risks getting upstaged by Vladimir Putin, who is headed to the region directly after Mr. Biden for meetings in Iran — a move the Kremlin announced a day after the Biden administration accused Tehran of supplying drones to aid Russia‘s war in Ukraine.
Russia, Ukraine to discuss grain crisis in Turkey on Wednesday with UN
The grain issue must be resolved under the auspices of the United Nations, Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden, Lapid to sign ‘Jerusalem Declaration’
U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a “Jerusalem Declaration” on Thursday, alongside Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in which the two leaders will pledge never to allow Iran to attain a nuclear weapon.
Israeli PM Lapid interested in two-state solution talks with PA
Israel’s new caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid is reportedly willing to resume talks with the Palestinian Authority on creating a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel365 News reports
Israel: Top 10 Archaeological finds since June 2021
Israel is extraordinarily rich in archaeological finds, and numerous important discoveries have been made in the last year alone.
Inside the United States
Twitter Sues Elon Musk For Abandoning Deal
Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for walking away from the $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.
Most Americans have weed killer glyphosate in their urine
More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Arizona law recognizing ‘personhood’ at fertilization
U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Rayes ruled that the 2021 Arizona law's "personhood" provision was too vague, making it difficult for the plaintiffs in the case to do their work as physicians in accordance with the law, thus violating their due process rights.
NASA to Release Images from Most Powerful Space Telescope
The U.S. space agency is set to release the full set of the first full-color images from the James Webb Space Telescope on Tuesday, a day after sharing a full-color picture showing stars and galaxies from deeper into the cosmos than ever seen before.
Christian News
18 Priests Kidnapped, 3 Killed In Nigeria
At least 18 priests have been kidnapped, and several were killed in Nigeria this year, prompting church leaders to call for prayers, a Catholic charity said Tuesday.
Washington DC: Arson, vandalism at three churches on one street
On a single street in Washington DC, two churches were set on fire, and another vandalized at the weekend, in attacks believed to be motivated by last month’s US Supreme Court reversal of the 1973 Roe v Wade case, which had legalized abortion, CBN News reports.
Myanmar: Military junta has destroyed dozens of places of worship
Rights groups have reported that more than 132 places of worship, including dozens of churches, have been destroyed by Myanmar’s Tatmadaw army since it carried out a military coup and deposed the country’s democratically elected government in February 2021, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
Senator Ted Cruz Displays Past Democrats Comments on Abortion
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tx) during a senate committee hearing on abortion detailed past comments given by Pres. Joe Biden, Former Pres. Bill Clinton, and committee chairman Dick Derbin's on the Roe v Wade decision.
Sen. Hawley Accused of being “transphobic” for suggesting only women can get pregnant
A Berkeley law professor accused Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) of being “transphobic” when she was questioned Tuesday during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, after the GOP senator criticized her for referring that “people” can become pregnant as being affected by abortion rather than women.
Australia: Hospital Admissions Hits 6-Month High as New Covid Wave Hits
Despite Australia's over 95% vaccination rates, a new covid wave is hitting the country as it prepares the public for a 4th jab.
Biden demands laws forcing gun owners to lock up guns or be punished
President Joe Biden delivered a 20-minute gun speech at the White House on Monday in which he called on Congress to pass “safe storage” gun laws holding gun owners personally liable for locking up their guns, in addition to bans on “assault weapons” and “high capacity” magazines.
Worthy Insights
Doctors Successfully Transplant Pig Hearts Into ‘Brain-Dead’ Patients
Scientists at NYU Langone Health successfully transplanted genetically modified pig hearts into “brain-dead” patients, the organization announced Tuesday.
Los Angeles Unified School District Provides Lesson Plans that Promote Child Transgenderism
America’s second-largest school district is teaming up with various left-wing organizations to promote child transgenderism.
Hollywood pro-abortion activists demand end to Christianity and ‘fascist’ Supreme Court
Hollywood pro-abortion activists demand end to Christianity and 'fascist' Supreme Court Turning Point USA contributor and host of Frontlines Drew Hernandez reported from the rally as objectors to the overturning of Roe v. Wade marched down Hollywood Boulevard.
100,000 Americans died in a single year from Drug Overdoses for first time in U.S. history
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that for the 12-month period ending in April 2021, over 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses for the first time ever.
San Diego Loses 22% Of Its Police Force Due To Vax Mandates
San Diego is witnessing the largest exodus of police officers from the city since 2009 and the majority of them are quitting because of the city's continued obsession with covid vaccine mandates.
Liberal Billionaire Bill Gates Urges Governments to Invest In Orwellian Digital ‘Payment and ID Systems’
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates flexed his leftist bona fides by advocating for world governments to centralize control over digital payments.
Sri Lanka President Flees Bankrupt Nation
Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his bankrupt nation Tuesday after mass protests against his rule, officials said.
Iran-Russia alliance grows as Biden heads to Mideast amid rising threats
President Biden’s Mideast trip risks getting upstaged by Vladimir Putin, who is headed to the region directly after Mr. Biden for meetings in Iran — a move the Kremlin announced a day after the Biden administration accused Tehran of supplying drones to aid Russia‘s war in Ukraine.
Russia, Ukraine to discuss grain crisis in Turkey on Wednesday with UN
The grain issue must be resolved under the auspices of the United Nations, Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden, Lapid to sign ‘Jerusalem Declaration’
U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a “Jerusalem Declaration” on Thursday, alongside Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in which the two leaders will pledge never to allow Iran to attain a nuclear weapon.
Israeli PM Lapid interested in two-state solution talks with PA
Israel’s new caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid is reportedly willing to resume talks with the Palestinian Authority on creating a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel365 News reports
Israel: Top 10 Archaeological finds since June 2021
Israel is extraordinarily rich in archaeological finds, and numerous important discoveries have been made in the last year alone.
Inside the United States
Twitter Sues Elon Musk For Abandoning Deal
Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for walking away from the $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.
Most Americans have weed killer glyphosate in their urine
More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Arizona law recognizing ‘personhood’ at fertilization
U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Rayes ruled that the 2021 Arizona law's "personhood" provision was too vague, making it difficult for the plaintiffs in the case to do their work as physicians in accordance with the law, thus violating their due process rights.
NASA to Release Images from Most Powerful Space Telescope
The U.S. space agency is set to release the full set of the first full-color images from the James Webb Space Telescope on Tuesday, a day after sharing a full-color picture showing stars and galaxies from deeper into the cosmos than ever seen before.
Christian News
18 Priests Kidnapped, 3 Killed In Nigeria
At least 18 priests have been kidnapped, and several were killed in Nigeria this year, prompting church leaders to call for prayers, a Catholic charity said Tuesday.
Washington DC: Arson, vandalism at three churches on one street
On a single street in Washington DC, two churches were set on fire, and another vandalized at the weekend, in attacks believed to be motivated by last month’s US Supreme Court reversal of the 1973 Roe v Wade case, which had legalized abortion, CBN News reports.
Myanmar: Military junta has destroyed dozens of places of worship
Rights groups have reported that more than 132 places of worship, including dozens of churches, have been destroyed by Myanmar’s Tatmadaw army since it carried out a military coup and deposed the country’s democratically elected government in February 2021, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
Senator Ted Cruz Displays Past Democrats Comments on Abortion
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tx) during a senate committee hearing on abortion detailed past comments given by Pres. Joe Biden, Former Pres. Bill Clinton, and committee chairman Dick Derbin's on the Roe v Wade decision.
Sen. Hawley Accused of being “transphobic” for suggesting only women can get pregnant
A Berkeley law professor accused Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) of being “transphobic” when she was questioned Tuesday during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, after the GOP senator criticized her for referring that “people” can become pregnant as being affected by abortion rather than women.
Australia: Hospital Admissions Hits 6-Month High as New Covid Wave Hits
Despite Australia's over 95% vaccination rates, a new covid wave is hitting the country as it prepares the public for a 4th jab.
Biden demands laws forcing gun owners to lock up guns or be punished
President Joe Biden delivered a 20-minute gun speech at the White House on Monday in which he called on Congress to pass “safe storage” gun laws holding gun owners personally liable for locking up their guns, in addition to bans on “assault weapons” and “high capacity” magazines.
Worthy Insights
Doctors Successfully Transplant Pig Hearts Into ‘Brain-Dead’ Patients
Scientists at NYU Langone Health successfully transplanted genetically modified pig hearts into “brain-dead” patients, the organization announced Tuesday.
Los Angeles Unified School District Provides Lesson Plans that Promote Child Transgenderism
America’s second-largest school district is teaming up with various left-wing organizations to promote child transgenderism.
Hollywood pro-abortion activists demand end to Christianity and ‘fascist’ Supreme Court
Hollywood pro-abortion activists demand end to Christianity and 'fascist' Supreme Court Turning Point USA contributor and host of Frontlines Drew Hernandez reported from the rally as objectors to the overturning of Roe v. Wade marched down Hollywood Boulevard.
100,000 Americans died in a single year from Drug Overdoses for first time in U.S. history
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that for the 12-month period ending in April 2021, over 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses for the first time ever.
San Diego Loses 22% Of Its Police Force Due To Vax Mandates
San Diego is witnessing the largest exodus of police officers from the city since 2009 and the majority of them are quitting because of the city's continued obsession with covid vaccine mandates.
Liberal Billionaire Bill Gates Urges Governments to Invest In Orwellian Digital ‘Payment and ID Systems’
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates flexed his leftist bona fides by advocating for world governments to centralize control over digital payments.
Around the World
State Dept. undermines Afghan freedom fighters, condemning their fight against Taliban
The State Department said that it would not support “violent opposition toward the Taliban government” in a statement to The Foreign Desk Thursday.
Poland Says Migrant Crossing Attempts Have Declined Sharply Since Building Of Border Wall
The number of migrants attempting to cross the border from Belarus into Poland has declined by nearly two-thirds since Polish authorities built a wall along the frontier.
‘Ukraine To Recapture Territory With 1-Million Army’
Ukraine’s defense minister says his nation plans a "million-strong army" equipped with weapons of the western NATO military alliance to retake parts of the country now occupied by the Russian military.
Arrests and Clashes Over Cash Crisis In China Province
Uncertainty remained Monday about a deepening crash crisis in central China after authorities disbursed a peaceful protest by hundreds of depositors.
Sri Lanka President, PM Resign After Clashes Over Nation’s Bankruptcy
The president of bankrupt Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, will resign Wednesday amid violent protests against his rule, the parliament speaker said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Polls see Gantz-Sa’ar party as Israel’s 3rd largest, but election deadlock unbroken
The newly announced alliance between the Blue and White and New Hope parties will become the country’s third-largest party, but won’t draw additional support and won’t break the political deadlock between Israel’s pro- and anti-Netanyahu blocs, according to two polls broadcast Monday.
US leaks of Israeli covert ops against Iran eroding trust, security ahead of Biden visit to region
As President Biden prepares to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia next week, experts and former officials are warning that an often-overlooked issue risks undermining efforts to increase cooperation among U.S. allies in the Middle East.
Inside the United States
Judge strikes down many of Minnesota’s abortion restrictions
A judge declared many of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional on Monday, including the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period and a requirement that both parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion.
Abortion Clinic To Arrive In Gulf of Mexico
Pro-abortion activists looked at the seas Monday after a California doctor proposed a floating abortion clinic in the Gulf of Mexico for women in southern states where the procedure is banned.
Ex-Adviser Bannon To Testify In Trump Hearing
Ex-White House strategist Stephen K. Bannon will testify before a House of Representatives committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol after his former boss lifted objections, several sources confirmed.
Texas Gov. Abbott authorizes law enforcement to return illegal immigrants to border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an executive order that allows Texas law enforcement to return illegal immigrants apprehended in the state back to the U.S. border -- just as counties have urged him to declare the migrant crisis an "invasion."
Christian News
Nigeria: Gunmen kill invade pastor’s home, kill sons, abduct daughter
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Nigeria’s Adamawa state broke into a pastor’s home last week, killing his two sons, severely injuring him, and abducting his 13-year-old daughter, Sahara Reporters said.
Pakistan: Christian sentenced to death for disrespecting Muhammad
A court in Pakistan on Monday sentenced Christian Ashfaq Masih to death for allegedly “disrespecting” the Islamic prophet Muhammad five years ago, the Print reports.
Vietnam: Christian families expelled from home village for their faith
Four families in northern Vietnam have been officially expelled from their village homes because they converted to Christianity, Christian Today reports.
Sudan: Four Christians face death penalty for refusal to renounce faith
Four Christian men in Sudan’s Darfur face the death penalty after being tortured and charged with apostasy for refusing to renounce their faith, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reported.
Worthy Watch
Church of England refuses to define the word ‘woman’
The Church of England refused to offer up a definition of a woman, arguing that recent developments required "additional care" when attempting to define the word.
Worthy Insights
U.N. Takes Down Op-Ed: The Benefits of World Hunger
The United Nations posted an article, "The Benefits of World Hunger" however after quotes were circulated on social media, the op-ed was removed. Nevertheless, we were able to obtain the article through the WayBack Machine.
GOP Set To Win Massive Majority In House, Analysis Finds
Republicans are expected to take control of the House of Representatives with a potentially massive majority, according to the Fox News Power Rankings.
Emails Confirm Why CDC Changed Definitions of Vaccine, Vaccinated
Newly obtained emails confirm that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed its definition for both “vaccine” and “vaccinated” because people were pointing out that definitions didn’t seem to apply to the COVID-19 vaccines.
State Dept. undermines Afghan freedom fighters, condemning their fight against Taliban
The State Department said that it would not support “violent opposition toward the Taliban government” in a statement to The Foreign Desk Thursday.
Poland Says Migrant Crossing Attempts Have Declined Sharply Since Building Of Border Wall
The number of migrants attempting to cross the border from Belarus into Poland has declined by nearly two-thirds since Polish authorities built a wall along the frontier.
‘Ukraine To Recapture Territory With 1-Million Army’
Ukraine’s defense minister says his nation plans a "million-strong army" equipped with weapons of the western NATO military alliance to retake parts of the country now occupied by the Russian military.
Arrests and Clashes Over Cash Crisis In China Province
Uncertainty remained Monday about a deepening crash crisis in central China after authorities disbursed a peaceful protest by hundreds of depositors.
Sri Lanka President, PM Resign After Clashes Over Nation’s Bankruptcy
The president of bankrupt Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, will resign Wednesday amid violent protests against his rule, the parliament speaker said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Polls see Gantz-Sa’ar party as Israel’s 3rd largest, but election deadlock unbroken
The newly announced alliance between the Blue and White and New Hope parties will become the country’s third-largest party, but won’t draw additional support and won’t break the political deadlock between Israel’s pro- and anti-Netanyahu blocs, according to two polls broadcast Monday.
US leaks of Israeli covert ops against Iran eroding trust, security ahead of Biden visit to region
As President Biden prepares to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia next week, experts and former officials are warning that an often-overlooked issue risks undermining efforts to increase cooperation among U.S. allies in the Middle East.
Inside the United States
Judge strikes down many of Minnesota’s abortion restrictions
A judge declared many of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional on Monday, including the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period and a requirement that both parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion.
Abortion Clinic To Arrive In Gulf of Mexico
Pro-abortion activists looked at the seas Monday after a California doctor proposed a floating abortion clinic in the Gulf of Mexico for women in southern states where the procedure is banned.
Ex-Adviser Bannon To Testify In Trump Hearing
Ex-White House strategist Stephen K. Bannon will testify before a House of Representatives committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol after his former boss lifted objections, several sources confirmed.
Texas Gov. Abbott authorizes law enforcement to return illegal immigrants to border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an executive order that allows Texas law enforcement to return illegal immigrants apprehended in the state back to the U.S. border -- just as counties have urged him to declare the migrant crisis an "invasion."
Christian News
Nigeria: Gunmen kill invade pastor’s home, kill sons, abduct daughter
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Nigeria’s Adamawa state broke into a pastor’s home last week, killing his two sons, severely injuring him, and abducting his 13-year-old daughter, Sahara Reporters said.
Pakistan: Christian sentenced to death for disrespecting Muhammad
A court in Pakistan on Monday sentenced Christian Ashfaq Masih to death for allegedly “disrespecting” the Islamic prophet Muhammad five years ago, the Print reports.
Vietnam: Christian families expelled from home village for their faith
Four families in northern Vietnam have been officially expelled from their village homes because they converted to Christianity, Christian Today reports.
Sudan: Four Christians face death penalty for refusal to renounce faith
Four Christian men in Sudan’s Darfur face the death penalty after being tortured and charged with apostasy for refusing to renounce their faith, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reported.
Worthy Watch
Church of England refuses to define the word ‘woman’
The Church of England refused to offer up a definition of a woman, arguing that recent developments required "additional care" when attempting to define the word.
Worthy Insights
U.N. Takes Down Op-Ed: The Benefits of World Hunger
The United Nations posted an article, "The Benefits of World Hunger" however after quotes were circulated on social media, the op-ed was removed. Nevertheless, we were able to obtain the article through the WayBack Machine.
GOP Set To Win Massive Majority In House, Analysis Finds
Republicans are expected to take control of the House of Representatives with a potentially massive majority, according to the Fox News Power Rankings.
Emails Confirm Why CDC Changed Definitions of Vaccine, Vaccinated
Newly obtained emails confirm that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed its definition for both “vaccine” and “vaccinated” because people were pointing out that definitions didn’t seem to apply to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Around the World
Iran starts advanced centrifuges at Fordo plant, UN watchdog report says
Iran has begun to use advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium at the underground Fordo facility, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency report obtained by international media on Saturday.
Israel Warns of ‘Most Significant’ Iranian Presence in Red Sea in 10 Years
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday unveiled satellite images he said show Iran ramping up its military presence in the Red Sea.
Chinese diplomat says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan near, cites China’s ‘growing comprehensive strength’
A People's Republic of China official responsible for relations with Taiwan has claimed a "reunification" of the two countries is approaching.
Sri Lanka PM Resigns After Violent Protests
The prime minister of bankrupt Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has agreed to resign after protestors stormed the president’s residence and office. Parliament and party leaders also demanded that he and the president step down.
Thousands Riot In North Macedonia Over EU Membership
A tense calm has returned to North Macedonia, where thousands protested against the “forced Bulgarization" of their Balkan nation as a condition for joining the European Union.
World Mourns Killed Ex-Japanese PM Abe
U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders have expressed shock and outrage at the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday.
Japan’s Ex-PM Shinzo Abe Dies After Being Shot
Japan plunged into mourning and political turmoil Friday as its former prime minister and longest-serving leader, Shinzo Abe, died after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election.
Russian President Says West Should Meet On Battlefield
Russia’s president suggested Friday that his nation’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War Three and challenged the West to fight his army.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz and Sa’ar eyeing joint run ahead of Israeli polls
Gideon Sa'ar and Benny Gantz were reported on Sunday, to be nearing an agreement to run jointly in the November elections.
Gantz: Israeli arms exports to Arab states surged after Abraham Accords
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz revealed on Wednesday that arms sales to Arab countries spiked since the signing of the Abraham Accords in the fall of 2020.
Inside the United States
Army cuts pay, benefits from 57,000 unvaccinated National Guard, Reserves
Roughly 57,000 Army National Guardsmen and Army Reservists who have yet to get vaccinated against the coronavirus will be barred from their duties, effectively cutting their pay and benefits an Army official confirmed for Fox News Digital.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled Friday that absentee voter drop boxes are not allowed in open, public spaces.
Biden Admin Drops $1.5 Million on ‘Transgender Programming’ for Inmates
The Biden administration spent nearly $1.5 million to produce a "transgender programming curriculum" for inmates held in the nation's 122 federal prisons.
Biden Sold a Million Barrels From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China-Owned Gas Giant
The Biden administration sold roughly one million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to a Chinese state-controlled gas giant that continues to purchase Russian oil, a move the Energy Department said would "support American consumers" and combat "Putin's price hike."
States owe nearly a trillion dollars in liabilities on top of unfunded pensions, report shows
Unfunded state debt for things like retired public employees health care coverage continues to balloon to an unsustainable level, according to a new report.
Elon Musk Terminating $44 Billion Deal With Twitter
Twitter vowed to take legal action after the world’s richest man said he was terminating his $44 billion deal to buy the social media service.
Biden Signs Abortion Mandate Despite Court Ruling
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order “to protect” access to abortion after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Christian News
Priest Amodo Abducted In Nigeria As Clergy Kidnappings Rise
Christians in central Nigeria prayed Friday for another priest abducted by suspected Islamic gunmen as kidnappings of clergy continue throughout the country.
Sudan Detains Christians At Bible Class
Christian rights activists appealed for prayers Thursday as two church leaders detained during Bible class in Sudan could face jail on charges of “public nuisance.”
Worthy Watch
Study: Natural immunity to COVID gives 97% protection against severe reinfection for many months
Researchers say in a newly released study that prior infection with COVID-19 offers long-lasting and comprehensive immunity against severe and fatal cases of the virus.
Worthy Insights
Gun applicants in New York will have to hand over social media accounts
As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over their social media accounts for a review of their “character and conduct.”
Actual journalist questions viral ’10-year-old rape victim denied abortion’ story — and she brings RECEIPTS
A disturbing story about a 10-year-old girl in Ohio, a rape victim who had to travel to the neighboring state of Indiana to get an abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, has recently gone viral.
Should a fetus count as a car passenger? Pregnant Texas woman says yes, fights ticket
A pregnant woman in Texas plans to fight a ticket she received for driving in the high-occupancy vehicle lane alone, saying the overturn of Roe v. Wade means her unborn child counts as a passenger.
Iran starts advanced centrifuges at Fordo plant, UN watchdog report says
Iran has begun to use advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium at the underground Fordo facility, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency report obtained by international media on Saturday.
Israel Warns of ‘Most Significant’ Iranian Presence in Red Sea in 10 Years
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday unveiled satellite images he said show Iran ramping up its military presence in the Red Sea.
Chinese diplomat says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan near, cites China’s ‘growing comprehensive strength’
A People's Republic of China official responsible for relations with Taiwan has claimed a "reunification" of the two countries is approaching.
Sri Lanka PM Resigns After Violent Protests
The prime minister of bankrupt Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has agreed to resign after protestors stormed the president’s residence and office. Parliament and party leaders also demanded that he and the president step down.
Thousands Riot In North Macedonia Over EU Membership
A tense calm has returned to North Macedonia, where thousands protested against the “forced Bulgarization" of their Balkan nation as a condition for joining the European Union.
World Mourns Killed Ex-Japanese PM Abe
U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders have expressed shock and outrage at the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday.
Japan’s Ex-PM Shinzo Abe Dies After Being Shot
Japan plunged into mourning and political turmoil Friday as its former prime minister and longest-serving leader, Shinzo Abe, died after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election.
Russian President Says West Should Meet On Battlefield
Russia’s president suggested Friday that his nation’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War Three and challenged the West to fight his army.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz and Sa’ar eyeing joint run ahead of Israeli polls
Gideon Sa'ar and Benny Gantz were reported on Sunday, to be nearing an agreement to run jointly in the November elections.
Gantz: Israeli arms exports to Arab states surged after Abraham Accords
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz revealed on Wednesday that arms sales to Arab countries spiked since the signing of the Abraham Accords in the fall of 2020.
Inside the United States
Army cuts pay, benefits from 57,000 unvaccinated National Guard, Reserves
Roughly 57,000 Army National Guardsmen and Army Reservists who have yet to get vaccinated against the coronavirus will be barred from their duties, effectively cutting their pay and benefits an Army official confirmed for Fox News Digital.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled Friday that absentee voter drop boxes are not allowed in open, public spaces.
Biden Admin Drops $1.5 Million on ‘Transgender Programming’ for Inmates
The Biden administration spent nearly $1.5 million to produce a "transgender programming curriculum" for inmates held in the nation's 122 federal prisons.
Biden Sold a Million Barrels From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China-Owned Gas Giant
The Biden administration sold roughly one million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to a Chinese state-controlled gas giant that continues to purchase Russian oil, a move the Energy Department said would "support American consumers" and combat "Putin's price hike."
States owe nearly a trillion dollars in liabilities on top of unfunded pensions, report shows
Unfunded state debt for things like retired public employees health care coverage continues to balloon to an unsustainable level, according to a new report.
Elon Musk Terminating $44 Billion Deal With Twitter
Twitter vowed to take legal action after the world’s richest man said he was terminating his $44 billion deal to buy the social media service.
Biden Signs Abortion Mandate Despite Court Ruling
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order “to protect” access to abortion after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Christian News
Priest Amodo Abducted In Nigeria As Clergy Kidnappings Rise
Christians in central Nigeria prayed Friday for another priest abducted by suspected Islamic gunmen as kidnappings of clergy continue throughout the country.
Sudan Detains Christians At Bible Class
Christian rights activists appealed for prayers Thursday as two church leaders detained during Bible class in Sudan could face jail on charges of “public nuisance.”
Worthy Watch
Study: Natural immunity to COVID gives 97% protection against severe reinfection for many months
Researchers say in a newly released study that prior infection with COVID-19 offers long-lasting and comprehensive immunity against severe and fatal cases of the virus.
Worthy Insights
Gun applicants in New York will have to hand over social media accounts
As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over their social media accounts for a review of their “character and conduct.”
Actual journalist questions viral ’10-year-old rape victim denied abortion’ story — and she brings RECEIPTS
A disturbing story about a 10-year-old girl in Ohio, a rape victim who had to travel to the neighboring state of Indiana to get an abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, has recently gone viral.
Should a fetus count as a car passenger? Pregnant Texas woman says yes, fights ticket
A pregnant woman in Texas plans to fight a ticket she received for driving in the high-occupancy vehicle lane alone, saying the overturn of Roe v. Wade means her unborn child counts as a passenger.