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Around the World
Russia Violates Polish Airspace As It Attacks Ukraine; Russian Ships Also Hit
A Russian missile has violated the air space of Poland amid one of the most intense Russian attacks on nearby Ukraine, prompting the NATO military alliance to prepare for an armed confrontation, U.S. and Polish officials confirmed Sunday.
Putin Suggests Ukraine Involved In Moscow Shootings That Killed 133 People (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine was involved in Friday’s shootings at a major concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 133 people, despite the Islamic State group, or ISIS, claiming responsibility for the massacre.
Israel, US Condemn Moscow Massacre As World Reacts
Israel, the United States, along with the U.S.-led NATO military alliance and the European Union have condemned the terrorist attack in Russia that killed at least 133 people, including children.
‘Ukraine Behind Moscow Massacre’ Russia’s Putin Suggests (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine was involved in Friday's shootings at a major concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 115 people, despite the Islamic State group, or ISIS, claiming responsibility for the massacre. His comments came while people gathered at a makeshift memorial, with memories still fresh about the bloodshed that unfolded here.
Islamic State Claims Moscow Massacre; Scores Killed, Many Injured In Concert Hall (Worthy News Alert)
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, has claimed responsibility for a shooting attack on a major concert hall near Moscow that killed dozens of people and injured more than 100 others.
Europe’s Top Court Forces Identity Fingerprints Despite Legal Worries (Worthy News In-Depth)
Human rights activists have expressed concern about Europe’s highest court agreeing that Europeans can be forced to give their fingerprints for national identity documents (IDs).
Russia Declares War Against Ukraine and Allies
Russia declared Friday it is in “a state of war” against Ukraine and, indirectly, the West after calling its invasion of the country “a special military operation” for nearly two years.
’China To Invade Taiwan Within Three Years,’ Probably Earlier
A top-ranking U.S. Navy officer in Asia warns that China may invade Taiwan within three years, though Beijing’s military threats suggested it could occur earlier.
China, Russia Agree With Violent Houthis On Safe Passage In Red Sea
Much of the world’s commerce appeared to be dependent on ships from Russia and China on Friday as Yemen-based Houthi rebels agreed to give them safe passage while attacking vessels of Israel’s allies, including the United States.
‘Strong Earthquake Shakes Indonesia’s East Java Province’
A strong earthquake shook Indonesia’s East Java province Friday, Christians in the area told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Blinken, Israel Will Finish the Job With Or Without U.S. Support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is ready to launch its military campaign in the Gaza city of Rafah to eliminate the last stronghold of Hamas with or without the support of the United States.
Russia, China Veto US Ceasefire Resolution For Gaza
Russia and China have vetoed a U.S. draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza because it included "the release of all remaining hostages" held by Hamas.
Inside the United States
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Budget Bill Funding Government Through Fiscal Year
President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending bill into law, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown despite missing a midnight deadline.
Over 256,000 Illegal Border Crossers In February, Highest For The Month In History
The number of illegal border crossers has increased significantly since Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas implemented a range of policies he said were designed to reduce “irregular migration” and create a “legal pathway” for foreign nationals to come to the U.S.
House Republicans’ Advantage Even Thinner With Gallagher Resignation
Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives will be only 217-213 after April 19, following Friday’s decision by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign.
Feds Apprehended Record Number Of Criminal Noncitizens In Fiscal 2023
Federal agents apprehended a record number of criminal noncitizens in fiscal 2023, according to several reports.
Pig Kidney Successfully Transplanted Into Human For First Time
There was hope for a 62-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease for an extended life on Friday after an American hospital successfully transplanted a pig kidney into the patient in the world’s first such operation.
Russia Violates Polish Airspace As It Attacks Ukraine; Russian Ships Also Hit
A Russian missile has violated the air space of Poland amid one of the most intense Russian attacks on nearby Ukraine, prompting the NATO military alliance to prepare for an armed confrontation, U.S. and Polish officials confirmed Sunday.
Putin Suggests Ukraine Involved In Moscow Shootings That Killed 133 People (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine was involved in Friday’s shootings at a major concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 133 people, despite the Islamic State group, or ISIS, claiming responsibility for the massacre.
Israel, US Condemn Moscow Massacre As World Reacts
Israel, the United States, along with the U.S.-led NATO military alliance and the European Union have condemned the terrorist attack in Russia that killed at least 133 people, including children.
‘Ukraine Behind Moscow Massacre’ Russia’s Putin Suggests (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine was involved in Friday's shootings at a major concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 115 people, despite the Islamic State group, or ISIS, claiming responsibility for the massacre. His comments came while people gathered at a makeshift memorial, with memories still fresh about the bloodshed that unfolded here.
Islamic State Claims Moscow Massacre; Scores Killed, Many Injured In Concert Hall (Worthy News Alert)
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, has claimed responsibility for a shooting attack on a major concert hall near Moscow that killed dozens of people and injured more than 100 others.
Europe’s Top Court Forces Identity Fingerprints Despite Legal Worries (Worthy News In-Depth)
Human rights activists have expressed concern about Europe’s highest court agreeing that Europeans can be forced to give their fingerprints for national identity documents (IDs).
Russia Declares War Against Ukraine and Allies
Russia declared Friday it is in “a state of war” against Ukraine and, indirectly, the West after calling its invasion of the country “a special military operation” for nearly two years.
’China To Invade Taiwan Within Three Years,’ Probably Earlier
A top-ranking U.S. Navy officer in Asia warns that China may invade Taiwan within three years, though Beijing’s military threats suggested it could occur earlier.
China, Russia Agree With Violent Houthis On Safe Passage In Red Sea
Much of the world’s commerce appeared to be dependent on ships from Russia and China on Friday as Yemen-based Houthi rebels agreed to give them safe passage while attacking vessels of Israel’s allies, including the United States.
‘Strong Earthquake Shakes Indonesia’s East Java Province’
A strong earthquake shook Indonesia’s East Java province Friday, Christians in the area told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Blinken, Israel Will Finish the Job With Or Without U.S. Support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is ready to launch its military campaign in the Gaza city of Rafah to eliminate the last stronghold of Hamas with or without the support of the United States.
Russia, China Veto US Ceasefire Resolution For Gaza
Russia and China have vetoed a U.S. draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza because it included "the release of all remaining hostages" held by Hamas.
Inside the United States
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Budget Bill Funding Government Through Fiscal Year
President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending bill into law, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown despite missing a midnight deadline.
Over 256,000 Illegal Border Crossers In February, Highest For The Month In History
The number of illegal border crossers has increased significantly since Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas implemented a range of policies he said were designed to reduce “irregular migration” and create a “legal pathway” for foreign nationals to come to the U.S.
House Republicans’ Advantage Even Thinner With Gallagher Resignation
Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives will be only 217-213 after April 19, following Friday’s decision by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign.
Feds Apprehended Record Number Of Criminal Noncitizens In Fiscal 2023
Federal agents apprehended a record number of criminal noncitizens in fiscal 2023, according to several reports.
Pig Kidney Successfully Transplanted Into Human For First Time
There was hope for a 62-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease for an extended life on Friday after an American hospital successfully transplanted a pig kidney into the patient in the world’s first such operation.
Around the World
Dozens of Chinese Warplanes Threaten Taiwan After Stationing U.S. Troops (Worthy News-Alert)
Scores of Chinese warplanes flew around Taiwan shortly after officials confirmed that U.S. troops had been stationed permanently on the democratically-ruled island, local authorities said Friday.
France: Village Cemetery Heavily Defaced With Islamic Slogans, “France Is Already Allah’s”
Vandals in Dordogne, France heavily defaced a village cemetery and war memorial on Sunday night, spraying Islamic graffiti, including the phrase 'France is already Allah's' on 58 graves among other consecrated sites, the Daily Mail reports.
Kyiv Facing Russian Missile Barrage, Killing Several (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian officials say Russia's military has launched missile attacks on the capital, Kyiv, for the first time in 44 days, injuring 10 people, including a child, while in the north, at least five people died in a separate Russian air raid. The attacks came as Ukraine struck areas inside Russia to push back an ongoing Russian invasion of the country, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of children from battle zones.
Ireland PM Resigns Amid Assisted Death Pitch
Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has unexpectedly resigned on the day that Irish legislators took a first step toward legalizing assisted dying in what is one of Europe’s most Catholic nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Confirms Houthi Cruise Missile Landed In Israel
Amid fighting a war against Hamas in Gaza and staving off Hezbollah in the north, the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday night confirmed that a missile fired by the Houthi jihadist group in Yemen had bypassed Israeli air defenses and had landed north of Eilat, an Israeli tourist city which borders the Red Sea, the Jerusalem Post reports.
U.S. Pressuring Israel Through U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution
The U.S. has submitted a resolution to the United Nations demanding an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza, along with the release of hostages, to apply pressure on Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported.
IDF Operation at Shifa Hospital Continues: 140 Terrorists Killed, 650 Arrested
During the ongoing operation, now in its fourth day, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the IDF and Shin Bet security agency have reported the death of approximately 140 terrorists and the arrest of around 650 operatives, which includes several high-ranking commanders from terrorist organizations of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Inside the United States
SCOTUS Declines To Hear Appeal Of Catholic Couple Whose Transgender Teen Was Removed From Their Custody
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the appeal of a Catholic couple who lost custody of their 16-year-old son after he went against his parent’s religious beliefs and began identifying as a girl, USA Today reports. Mary and Jeremy Cox of Anderson, Indiana, filed their appeal to the Supreme Court after a two-year-long fight against the state’s removal of their son, who is now no longer a minor.
CBO Reports Grim Long-Term Outlook For Federal Government
The Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday released a bleak outlook for the federal government with new projections that show debt levels will reach their highest levels ever in five years.
Christian News
India: Persecuted Christian Couple Forced Into Hiding, “I Will Not Renounce Christ”
A Christian couple in India’s Chhattisgarh state have had to leave their children with relatives and go into hiding after being attacked by neighbors who demanded they recant their faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Dozens of Chinese Warplanes Threaten Taiwan After Stationing U.S. Troops (Worthy News-Alert)
Scores of Chinese warplanes flew around Taiwan shortly after officials confirmed that U.S. troops had been stationed permanently on the democratically-ruled island, local authorities said Friday.
France: Village Cemetery Heavily Defaced With Islamic Slogans, “France Is Already Allah’s”
Vandals in Dordogne, France heavily defaced a village cemetery and war memorial on Sunday night, spraying Islamic graffiti, including the phrase 'France is already Allah's' on 58 graves among other consecrated sites, the Daily Mail reports.
Kyiv Facing Russian Missile Barrage, Killing Several (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian officials say Russia's military has launched missile attacks on the capital, Kyiv, for the first time in 44 days, injuring 10 people, including a child, while in the north, at least five people died in a separate Russian air raid. The attacks came as Ukraine struck areas inside Russia to push back an ongoing Russian invasion of the country, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of children from battle zones.
Ireland PM Resigns Amid Assisted Death Pitch
Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has unexpectedly resigned on the day that Irish legislators took a first step toward legalizing assisted dying in what is one of Europe’s most Catholic nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Confirms Houthi Cruise Missile Landed In Israel
Amid fighting a war against Hamas in Gaza and staving off Hezbollah in the north, the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday night confirmed that a missile fired by the Houthi jihadist group in Yemen had bypassed Israeli air defenses and had landed north of Eilat, an Israeli tourist city which borders the Red Sea, the Jerusalem Post reports.
U.S. Pressuring Israel Through U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution
The U.S. has submitted a resolution to the United Nations demanding an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza, along with the release of hostages, to apply pressure on Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported.
IDF Operation at Shifa Hospital Continues: 140 Terrorists Killed, 650 Arrested
During the ongoing operation, now in its fourth day, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the IDF and Shin Bet security agency have reported the death of approximately 140 terrorists and the arrest of around 650 operatives, which includes several high-ranking commanders from terrorist organizations of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Inside the United States
SCOTUS Declines To Hear Appeal Of Catholic Couple Whose Transgender Teen Was Removed From Their Custody
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the appeal of a Catholic couple who lost custody of their 16-year-old son after he went against his parent’s religious beliefs and began identifying as a girl, USA Today reports. Mary and Jeremy Cox of Anderson, Indiana, filed their appeal to the Supreme Court after a two-year-long fight against the state’s removal of their son, who is now no longer a minor.
CBO Reports Grim Long-Term Outlook For Federal Government
The Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday released a bleak outlook for the federal government with new projections that show debt levels will reach their highest levels ever in five years.
Christian News
India: Persecuted Christian Couple Forced Into Hiding, “I Will Not Renounce Christ”
A Christian couple in India’s Chhattisgarh state have had to leave their children with relatives and go into hiding after being attacked by neighbors who demanded they recant their faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
US Forces Permanent In Taiwan As Tensions Rise
The world was moving towards another potentially massive armed conflict Thursday, with Taiwan officially confirming the permanent stationing of U.S. troops on its territory in the Taiwan Strait.
Iran Presiding Over UN’s Disarmament Conference Triggers Outrage (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran, accused of developing nuclear weapons, has come under international criticism after taking over the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament.
USCIRF Calls For US To Support Iraqi Victims Of ISIS On Anniversary Of Genocide Determination
Marking the eighth anniversary of the 2016 determination by the United States that ISIS carried out a genocide against northern Iraq’s Yazidis, Christians, and Shi’a Muslims two years earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has called on the US government to do more to support survivors of the 2014 jihadist campaign that involved mass murders, systematic abductions, rape and sexual slavery, forced labor, and forced religious conversion to Sunni Islam.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Senate Democrats Call On Biden To Recognize Palestinian State
Nineteen Democratic Senators have urged President Joe Biden, in a letter sent on Wednesday, to establish a "bold, public framework" for the United States to unilaterally acknowledge the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state, which would be administered by a reformed Palestinian Authority.
Bible’s Esther Inspires Fast For Hostages Held By Hamas In Gaza
Inspired by the Biblical woman Esther, who saved the Jewish people from extermination, a group of Israeli activists has urged Jews worldwide to fast and pray for hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
International Court of Justice Will Hear Nicaragua’s Case Against Germany Over Israel Aid and UNRWA Defunding
As tens of thousands of Nicaraguans are fleeing their homes to escape President Daniel Ortega’s brutal dictatorship, the Nicaraguan government is bringing the German government before the International Court of Justice to demand it stop giving military aid to Israel and start funding the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) again.
Inside the United States
Poll Finds Most Americans Believe Role Of Religion Is Declining In US
A new poll by the Pew Research Center shows that 80% of US adults now believe that the role of religion in public life is diminishing. The poll was conducted Feb. 13-25, 2024, among a nationally representative sample of 12,693 American adults.
Texas Immigration Law Blocked by Appeals Court Despite Supreme Court Allowing State to Arrest Illegal Immigrants
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court authorized its implementation, a federal appeals court overturned its decision, preventing Texas' new anti-illegal immigration law from taking effect and once again halting its enforcement.
Presumptive Nominees Biden, Trump Sweep Tuesday Primaries
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees for their respective parties, won big again in Tuesday's primaries.
US Conservative Christians Denied Bank Access Under Biden Policies (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. banks and financial institutions are cancelling bank accounts and other services of American conservative Christians due to their “religious and political views” under the policies of President Joe Biden, Worthy News learned from several sources.
Christian News
Christian Ministry Serves Thousands Of Ukrainian Refugees In Moldova, “Pray For Us”
An international Christian mission has been ministering to thousands of Ukrainian refugees who fled their homes for the former USSR country of Moldova after the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine began two years ago, CBN News reports. Headquartered in Tennessee, USA, Mission Eurasia has outreaches in the 13 countries of the former Soviet Union and Poland.
US Forces Permanent In Taiwan As Tensions Rise
The world was moving towards another potentially massive armed conflict Thursday, with Taiwan officially confirming the permanent stationing of U.S. troops on its territory in the Taiwan Strait.
Iran Presiding Over UN’s Disarmament Conference Triggers Outrage (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran, accused of developing nuclear weapons, has come under international criticism after taking over the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament.
USCIRF Calls For US To Support Iraqi Victims Of ISIS On Anniversary Of Genocide Determination
Marking the eighth anniversary of the 2016 determination by the United States that ISIS carried out a genocide against northern Iraq’s Yazidis, Christians, and Shi’a Muslims two years earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has called on the US government to do more to support survivors of the 2014 jihadist campaign that involved mass murders, systematic abductions, rape and sexual slavery, forced labor, and forced religious conversion to Sunni Islam.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Senate Democrats Call On Biden To Recognize Palestinian State
Nineteen Democratic Senators have urged President Joe Biden, in a letter sent on Wednesday, to establish a "bold, public framework" for the United States to unilaterally acknowledge the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state, which would be administered by a reformed Palestinian Authority.
Bible’s Esther Inspires Fast For Hostages Held By Hamas In Gaza
Inspired by the Biblical woman Esther, who saved the Jewish people from extermination, a group of Israeli activists has urged Jews worldwide to fast and pray for hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
International Court of Justice Will Hear Nicaragua’s Case Against Germany Over Israel Aid and UNRWA Defunding
As tens of thousands of Nicaraguans are fleeing their homes to escape President Daniel Ortega’s brutal dictatorship, the Nicaraguan government is bringing the German government before the International Court of Justice to demand it stop giving military aid to Israel and start funding the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) again.
Inside the United States
Poll Finds Most Americans Believe Role Of Religion Is Declining In US
A new poll by the Pew Research Center shows that 80% of US adults now believe that the role of religion in public life is diminishing. The poll was conducted Feb. 13-25, 2024, among a nationally representative sample of 12,693 American adults.
Texas Immigration Law Blocked by Appeals Court Despite Supreme Court Allowing State to Arrest Illegal Immigrants
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court authorized its implementation, a federal appeals court overturned its decision, preventing Texas' new anti-illegal immigration law from taking effect and once again halting its enforcement.
Presumptive Nominees Biden, Trump Sweep Tuesday Primaries
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees for their respective parties, won big again in Tuesday's primaries.
US Conservative Christians Denied Bank Access Under Biden Policies (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. banks and financial institutions are cancelling bank accounts and other services of American conservative Christians due to their “religious and political views” under the policies of President Joe Biden, Worthy News learned from several sources.
Christian News
Christian Ministry Serves Thousands Of Ukrainian Refugees In Moldova, “Pray For Us”
An international Christian mission has been ministering to thousands of Ukrainian refugees who fled their homes for the former USSR country of Moldova after the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine began two years ago, CBN News reports. Headquartered in Tennessee, USA, Mission Eurasia has outreaches in the 13 countries of the former Soviet Union and Poland.