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Around the World
Hong Kong Passes Tough Security Law Limiting Liberties
Critics feared losing more civil liberties in Hong Kong on Wednesday after local lawmakers unanimously approved a new national security that grants the government more power to quash dissent.
U.S. Will Stay in NATO If European Nations Pay ‘Fair Share’, Trump Says
If re-elected, former President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the U.S. would stay in NATO as long as European countries pay their 'fair share' and 'play fair.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Biden To Prepare for Ground Operation in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed a Knesset committee that the IDF is set to launch a ground operation in Rafah, and he relayed this decision to US President Joe Biden during their phone conversation yesterday.
Syria Reports Israeli Strikes on Military Sites Near Damascus
Syria's Defense Ministry confirmed that Israeli missile strikes allegedly hit military installations outside of Damascus. The ministry noted that while several military sites were hit, Syrian air defenses managed to intercept a number of the incoming missiles. According to regional intelligence and Syrian sources, these attacks represent an escalation in strikes targeting the fortifications of Lebanon's Hezbollah, which are located in the vicinity of Damascus.
300 Terrorists Arrested, 50 Killed As Raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital Enters 2nd Day
The Israel Defense Forces reported that in a two-day operation at the Shifa Hospital complex, the largest medical facility in northern Gaza, they killed roughly 50 terrorists associated with Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, while arresting around 300 others.
Israel: Complex of 2,000 Year-Old Jewish Revolt Bolt Holes Discovered in Galilee
Archaeologists excavating near the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel have discovered an ancient complex of underground bolt holes that are believed to have been used as hiding places for Jews during the three Jewish Revolts against the Roman Empire some 2,000 years ago, the Times of Israel reports.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Allows Texas To Enforce New Border Law
Texas law enforcement can begin charging illegal border crossers with a state crime after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a procedural ruling Tuesday.
US: Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Agree To Suspend UNRWA Funding Until 2025
Republican and Democratic US lawmakers have agreed to halt funding to UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians in Gaza, until at least March 2025, i24News reports. The lawmakers’ agreement follows reports that a number of UNRWA staffers participated in the Oct. 7, 2023, genocidal attack on Israel by the Hamas terror group.
Lawmakers, White House Announce Budget Deal To Keep Government Open
Congressional leadership and the White House announced Tuesday a deal had been reached to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the last piece needed to complete the budget before a government shutdown scheduled for this weekend.
Layoffs Continue Nationwide As Economic Concerns Rise
As the economy worsens, multiple industries continue to shed jobs. U.S.-based companies laid off 82,307 employees in January, a 136% increase from the previous month, according to a report by the business and coaching firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported companies are still cutting white-collar jobs in an attempt “to do more with less.”
Biden Border Policy Critics Lament ‘Migrant Crime Wave’
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green blasted President Joe Biden for the wave of illegal immigrants entering the U.S., saying a “migrant crime wave” is sweeping the country.
Christian News
Uganda: Islamists Murder Christian Man For Leading Muslims To Faith In Christ
Radicalized Islamists murdered a Christian preacher in eastern Uganda earlier this month because he had been leading Muslims to faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Gaza: Palestinians Having Visions Of Jesus, Christians Remain In War Zone To Offer Gospel Hope
Taysir Saada, a former sniper for the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), has revealed that Gaza Palestinians caught up in the Hamas war against Israel are having dreams and visions of Jesus and are rejoicing as they accept Him as their Savior, CBN News reports.
Hong Kong Passes Tough Security Law Limiting Liberties
Critics feared losing more civil liberties in Hong Kong on Wednesday after local lawmakers unanimously approved a new national security that grants the government more power to quash dissent.
U.S. Will Stay in NATO If European Nations Pay ‘Fair Share’, Trump Says
If re-elected, former President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the U.S. would stay in NATO as long as European countries pay their 'fair share' and 'play fair.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Biden To Prepare for Ground Operation in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed a Knesset committee that the IDF is set to launch a ground operation in Rafah, and he relayed this decision to US President Joe Biden during their phone conversation yesterday.
Syria Reports Israeli Strikes on Military Sites Near Damascus
Syria's Defense Ministry confirmed that Israeli missile strikes allegedly hit military installations outside of Damascus. The ministry noted that while several military sites were hit, Syrian air defenses managed to intercept a number of the incoming missiles. According to regional intelligence and Syrian sources, these attacks represent an escalation in strikes targeting the fortifications of Lebanon's Hezbollah, which are located in the vicinity of Damascus.
300 Terrorists Arrested, 50 Killed As Raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital Enters 2nd Day
The Israel Defense Forces reported that in a two-day operation at the Shifa Hospital complex, the largest medical facility in northern Gaza, they killed roughly 50 terrorists associated with Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, while arresting around 300 others.
Israel: Complex of 2,000 Year-Old Jewish Revolt Bolt Holes Discovered in Galilee
Archaeologists excavating near the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel have discovered an ancient complex of underground bolt holes that are believed to have been used as hiding places for Jews during the three Jewish Revolts against the Roman Empire some 2,000 years ago, the Times of Israel reports.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Allows Texas To Enforce New Border Law
Texas law enforcement can begin charging illegal border crossers with a state crime after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a procedural ruling Tuesday.
US: Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Agree To Suspend UNRWA Funding Until 2025
Republican and Democratic US lawmakers have agreed to halt funding to UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians in Gaza, until at least March 2025, i24News reports. The lawmakers’ agreement follows reports that a number of UNRWA staffers participated in the Oct. 7, 2023, genocidal attack on Israel by the Hamas terror group.
Lawmakers, White House Announce Budget Deal To Keep Government Open
Congressional leadership and the White House announced Tuesday a deal had been reached to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the last piece needed to complete the budget before a government shutdown scheduled for this weekend.
Layoffs Continue Nationwide As Economic Concerns Rise
As the economy worsens, multiple industries continue to shed jobs. U.S.-based companies laid off 82,307 employees in January, a 136% increase from the previous month, according to a report by the business and coaching firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported companies are still cutting white-collar jobs in an attempt “to do more with less.”
Biden Border Policy Critics Lament ‘Migrant Crime Wave’
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green blasted President Joe Biden for the wave of illegal immigrants entering the U.S., saying a “migrant crime wave” is sweeping the country.
Christian News
Uganda: Islamists Murder Christian Man For Leading Muslims To Faith In Christ
Radicalized Islamists murdered a Christian preacher in eastern Uganda earlier this month because he had been leading Muslims to faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Gaza: Palestinians Having Visions Of Jesus, Christians Remain In War Zone To Offer Gospel Hope
Taysir Saada, a former sniper for the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), has revealed that Gaza Palestinians caught up in the Hamas war against Israel are having dreams and visions of Jesus and are rejoicing as they accept Him as their Savior, CBN News reports.
Around the World
Russia’s Re-elected Putin Warns Of World War III
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct confrontation between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would be “one step away from a full-scale World War III.”
Yemen: Houthi Terror Group Has Obtained Hypersonic Missile, “Death to America, Death to Israel”
Having declared its alliance with Hamas in the ongoing Palestinian jihadist war against Israel, the Iran-backed Houthi terror group in Yemen now has a new hypersonic missile and has upgraded its current arsenal with warheads, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Russia’s Putin Claims Election Victory Amid Protests and Deadly Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in a presidential vote, while thousands protested against his “authoritarian rule,” polling stations were set ablaze, and neighboring Ukraine carried out deadly drone strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Seeks Broader Israel-Mideast Peace
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said he will try to end the war in Gaza quickly and suggested extending a regional peace deal between Israel and Arabic countries if re-elected.
Israel Offers Six-Week Gaza Truce for 40 Hostages
Israeli sources say Israel will offer a six-week ceasefire in exchange for 40 hostages during mediated talks with Hamas, which is holding Israelis.
Israel Raids Gaza’s Shifa Hospital Killing Hamas Senior Commander
In the early hours of Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an operation at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, acting on intelligence that indicated the presence of senior Hamas officials using the facility to orchestrate and execute terrorist activities, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Trump Can’t Secure $464M For New York Fraud Case, His Lawyers Say
Former President Donald Trump has been unable to secure a $464 million bond for a civil judgment against him in a New York business fraud case, his attorneys said in a new court filing.
Scientists Warn Of Underwater Vulcano Eruption Along Washington’s Coast
Scientists have warned that a record “great swarm” of underwater earthquakes can soon trigger an underwater volcano eruption along the coast of Washington.
Billionaire Musk’s Agency Building US Spy Satellites
Stars watchers will soon get more than they bargained for as the space agency of one of the world’s wealthiest men is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites for the United States, several sources confirmed Sunday.
Christian News
India: Christian Couples Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment For “Alluring” Hindu Relative To Become Christian
A court in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has sentenced a Christian couple to two years imprisonment for allegedly offering a job to a Hindu relative of theirs in exchange for his conversion to Christianity, UCA News reports.
Cuba: Government Continues Crackdown On Christians, Religious Freedom
A new report shows that the government of Cuba continued an intensifying crackdown on religious freedom, and Christianity in particular, in 2023. Published on Mar. 14, the report was compiled by the UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) advocacy organization.
South Korean Christian Ministry Says North Korea Needs Prayer And Evangelism
PEACECOREA, an indigenous Christian ministry in South Korea is encouraging local believers to pray for neighboring enemy state North Korea and to actively share the Gospel with North Korean defectors, CBN News reports.
Russia’s Re-elected Putin Warns Of World War III
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct confrontation between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would be “one step away from a full-scale World War III.”
Yemen: Houthi Terror Group Has Obtained Hypersonic Missile, “Death to America, Death to Israel”
Having declared its alliance with Hamas in the ongoing Palestinian jihadist war against Israel, the Iran-backed Houthi terror group in Yemen now has a new hypersonic missile and has upgraded its current arsenal with warheads, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Russia’s Putin Claims Election Victory Amid Protests and Deadly Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in a presidential vote, while thousands protested against his “authoritarian rule,” polling stations were set ablaze, and neighboring Ukraine carried out deadly drone strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Seeks Broader Israel-Mideast Peace
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said he will try to end the war in Gaza quickly and suggested extending a regional peace deal between Israel and Arabic countries if re-elected.
Israel Offers Six-Week Gaza Truce for 40 Hostages
Israeli sources say Israel will offer a six-week ceasefire in exchange for 40 hostages during mediated talks with Hamas, which is holding Israelis.
Israel Raids Gaza’s Shifa Hospital Killing Hamas Senior Commander
In the early hours of Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an operation at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, acting on intelligence that indicated the presence of senior Hamas officials using the facility to orchestrate and execute terrorist activities, according to the IDF.
Inside the United States
Trump Can’t Secure $464M For New York Fraud Case, His Lawyers Say
Former President Donald Trump has been unable to secure a $464 million bond for a civil judgment against him in a New York business fraud case, his attorneys said in a new court filing.
Scientists Warn Of Underwater Vulcano Eruption Along Washington’s Coast
Scientists have warned that a record “great swarm” of underwater earthquakes can soon trigger an underwater volcano eruption along the coast of Washington.
Billionaire Musk’s Agency Building US Spy Satellites
Stars watchers will soon get more than they bargained for as the space agency of one of the world’s wealthiest men is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites for the United States, several sources confirmed Sunday.
Christian News
India: Christian Couples Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment For “Alluring” Hindu Relative To Become Christian
A court in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has sentenced a Christian couple to two years imprisonment for allegedly offering a job to a Hindu relative of theirs in exchange for his conversion to Christianity, UCA News reports.
Cuba: Government Continues Crackdown On Christians, Religious Freedom
A new report shows that the government of Cuba continued an intensifying crackdown on religious freedom, and Christianity in particular, in 2023. Published on Mar. 14, the report was compiled by the UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) advocacy organization.
South Korean Christian Ministry Says North Korea Needs Prayer And Evangelism
PEACECOREA, an indigenous Christian ministry in South Korea is encouraging local believers to pray for neighboring enemy state North Korea and to actively share the Gospel with North Korean defectors, CBN News reports.
Around the World
Hungary’s Orbán Under Pressure Over Death Navalny (Worthy News Radio)
A tense calm returned to the streets of Hungary’s capital, Budapest, after the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of being an accomplice in the death of her husband and the war in Ukraine.
Thousands Protest Government ‘Media Crackdown’ In Slovakia
Thousands of people rallied over the weekend in Slovakia against media plans by the new government of Prime Minister Robert Fico following similar demonstrations in neighboring Hungary.
Japan Court Calls Denying Same-Sex Marriage ‘Unconstitutional’
A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional in a case that was due to be closely followed by activists thousands of miles away in Europe.
Gunfire Erupts In Haiti As Gangs Frighten Nation
The sound of gunfire echoed throughout Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Thursday, with well-armed groups saying they wanted to topple Prime Minister Ariel Henry, an unpopular leader.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran and Hezbollah Discuss Strategy in Beirut As War Looms In Lebanon
Esmail Qaani, the head of Iran's Quds Forces, met with Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in February to discuss strategy as the war in Gaza may soon extend to Lebanon, threatening the terrorist organization and forcing Iran to enter the war.
Israel Is Fighting ‘Multi-Front War’ and Facing Security Challenges During Ramadan, IDF Chief Says
"We are in a multi-front war - Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria [West Bank] and Gaza and threats even further way," stated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi during a security threat assessment detailing the security challenges for Israel during the month of Ramadan.
Israel Rescues 70 Palestinian Orphans From Gaza
Israel’s army has rescued 70 orphans from wartorn Gaza and rushed them to safety in Bethlehem in the Biblical region of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, several sources confirmed Friday.
Inside the United States
Former New York Mayor Giuliani Facing Bankruptcy
Rudy Giuliani, the world-famed former New York City mayor and high-flying lawyer who became a confidant of then U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is struggling to avoid losing most, and perhaps all, he worked for during his life, attorneys warn.
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case Alleging Government Censorship Of Social Media
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday about whether the government can persuade social media companies to remove content from platforms.
In Arkansas, No More ‘X’ Instead of ‘M’ or ‘F’ On Driver’s Licenses
Arkansans can no longer mark "X" instead of "M" or "F" on driver's licenses forms, the state Legislative Council decided on Friday.
Christian News
US Missionaries Trapped in Violence-Torn Haiti
Two U.S. missionaries remained trapped in Haiti on Friday, some two weeks after a gang uprising began seeking the ouster of the troubled Caribbean nation’s prime minister.
Wycliffe Associates Bringing Bible Translation Technology to Indigenous Translators Lacking Internet Access
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them.
Nicaragua: Female Prisoners Assaulted By Jail Staff For Praying Aloud
emale prisoners at a jail in Nicaragua have been brutalized by staff after praying out loud, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports. Ruled by a dictatorial communist regime that is hostile to Christians, Nicaragua ranks 30TH on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Hungary’s Orbán Under Pressure Over Death Navalny (Worthy News Radio)
A tense calm returned to the streets of Hungary’s capital, Budapest, after the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of being an accomplice in the death of her husband and the war in Ukraine.
Thousands Protest Government ‘Media Crackdown’ In Slovakia
Thousands of people rallied over the weekend in Slovakia against media plans by the new government of Prime Minister Robert Fico following similar demonstrations in neighboring Hungary.
Japan Court Calls Denying Same-Sex Marriage ‘Unconstitutional’
A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional in a case that was due to be closely followed by activists thousands of miles away in Europe.
Gunfire Erupts In Haiti As Gangs Frighten Nation
The sound of gunfire echoed throughout Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Thursday, with well-armed groups saying they wanted to topple Prime Minister Ariel Henry, an unpopular leader.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran and Hezbollah Discuss Strategy in Beirut As War Looms In Lebanon
Esmail Qaani, the head of Iran's Quds Forces, met with Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in February to discuss strategy as the war in Gaza may soon extend to Lebanon, threatening the terrorist organization and forcing Iran to enter the war.
Israel Is Fighting ‘Multi-Front War’ and Facing Security Challenges During Ramadan, IDF Chief Says
"We are in a multi-front war - Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria [West Bank] and Gaza and threats even further way," stated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi during a security threat assessment detailing the security challenges for Israel during the month of Ramadan.
Israel Rescues 70 Palestinian Orphans From Gaza
Israel’s army has rescued 70 orphans from wartorn Gaza and rushed them to safety in Bethlehem in the Biblical region of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, several sources confirmed Friday.
Inside the United States
Former New York Mayor Giuliani Facing Bankruptcy
Rudy Giuliani, the world-famed former New York City mayor and high-flying lawyer who became a confidant of then U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is struggling to avoid losing most, and perhaps all, he worked for during his life, attorneys warn.
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case Alleging Government Censorship Of Social Media
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday about whether the government can persuade social media companies to remove content from platforms.
In Arkansas, No More ‘X’ Instead of ‘M’ or ‘F’ On Driver’s Licenses
Arkansans can no longer mark "X" instead of "M" or "F" on driver's licenses forms, the state Legislative Council decided on Friday.
Christian News
US Missionaries Trapped in Violence-Torn Haiti
Two U.S. missionaries remained trapped in Haiti on Friday, some two weeks after a gang uprising began seeking the ouster of the troubled Caribbean nation’s prime minister.
Wycliffe Associates Bringing Bible Translation Technology to Indigenous Translators Lacking Internet Access
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them.
Nicaragua: Female Prisoners Assaulted By Jail Staff For Praying Aloud
emale prisoners at a jail in Nicaragua have been brutalized by staff after praying out loud, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports. Ruled by a dictatorial communist regime that is hostile to Christians, Nicaragua ranks 30TH on the US Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.