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Around the World
Macron Reiterates: France May Send Troops to Ukraine, “Russia Cannot Win in Ukraine”
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated that he would consider sending French troops to help Ukraine fight back against Russia’s invasion if the Ukrainians requested it, the Kyiv Post reports. Macron first announced his highly controversial standpoint earlier this year.
China’s Xi Visits Europe As Washington Fears Divisions Among Western Allies
China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday for his first European trip in five years aimed at countries that seek to loosen Europe’s bonds with the United States and end the U.S. dominance in the world.
Hungary Sees ‘March of the Living’ Amid Rising Antisemitism
Thousands of Hungarians, many waving Israeli flags, have marched through Budapest to remember the 600,000 Hungarian Jews murdered in World War Two amid fears about rising antisemitism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Rafah; Invasion Appears Imminent
Israel’s military said Monday it struck sites in the Gaza city of Rafah shortly after the Israeli government decided to continue with its “Rafah operation,” likely referring to an imminent invasion of the area.
Siren Wails In Israel For Lives Lost in Holocaust At Tense Time For Jewish Nation
A two-minute-long siren sounded across Israel Monday to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day between anxiety over the future of a Jewish nation faced with the ongoing war in Gaza and other threats to its existence.
Israel Starts Evacuating Rafah Citizens Ahead Of Expected Invasion
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday they have begun moving the Palestinian population from the eastern neighborhoods of Rafah to “a humanitarian zone” ahead of an expected Israeli military invasion in that city in southern Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Government to Boost Funds for Security at Places of Worship
Churches, synagogues and mosques in New York state could be getting more federal money to bolster their defenses against possible attacks and hate crimes amid a rise in threats against Jewish and Muslim communities fueled by the Israel-Hamas war.
America Worst Affected Amid Global Rise in Cyber Attacks
The world has seen a 74% increase in ransomware cyber attacks in the past year, with American entities being the worst affected, CNBC reports.
Christian News
Pakistan: Police Refuse to Help Christians Driven Off Their land, “We Have Lost Everything”
Police in Punjab Province, Pakistan, have refused to assist a Catholic farming family after they were attacked by Muslims demanding they vacate their land, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Iran: Christian Re-Arrested, Detained for His Faith
A Christian member of a house church in Iran has recently been brought before the Islamic Revolutionary Court on charges of operating “propaganda against the Islamic regime,” International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Macron Reiterates: France May Send Troops to Ukraine, “Russia Cannot Win in Ukraine”
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated that he would consider sending French troops to help Ukraine fight back against Russia’s invasion if the Ukrainians requested it, the Kyiv Post reports. Macron first announced his highly controversial standpoint earlier this year.
China’s Xi Visits Europe As Washington Fears Divisions Among Western Allies
China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday for his first European trip in five years aimed at countries that seek to loosen Europe’s bonds with the United States and end the U.S. dominance in the world.
Hungary Sees ‘March of the Living’ Amid Rising Antisemitism
Thousands of Hungarians, many waving Israeli flags, have marched through Budapest to remember the 600,000 Hungarian Jews murdered in World War Two amid fears about rising antisemitism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Rafah; Invasion Appears Imminent
Israel’s military said Monday it struck sites in the Gaza city of Rafah shortly after the Israeli government decided to continue with its “Rafah operation,” likely referring to an imminent invasion of the area.
Siren Wails In Israel For Lives Lost in Holocaust At Tense Time For Jewish Nation
A two-minute-long siren sounded across Israel Monday to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day between anxiety over the future of a Jewish nation faced with the ongoing war in Gaza and other threats to its existence.
Israel Starts Evacuating Rafah Citizens Ahead Of Expected Invasion
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday they have begun moving the Palestinian population from the eastern neighborhoods of Rafah to “a humanitarian zone” ahead of an expected Israeli military invasion in that city in southern Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Government to Boost Funds for Security at Places of Worship
Churches, synagogues and mosques in New York state could be getting more federal money to bolster their defenses against possible attacks and hate crimes amid a rise in threats against Jewish and Muslim communities fueled by the Israel-Hamas war.
America Worst Affected Amid Global Rise in Cyber Attacks
The world has seen a 74% increase in ransomware cyber attacks in the past year, with American entities being the worst affected, CNBC reports.
Christian News
Pakistan: Police Refuse to Help Christians Driven Off Their land, “We Have Lost Everything”
Police in Punjab Province, Pakistan, have refused to assist a Catholic farming family after they were attacked by Muslims demanding they vacate their land, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Iran: Christian Re-Arrested, Detained for His Faith
A Christian member of a house church in Iran has recently been brought before the Islamic Revolutionary Court on charges of operating “propaganda against the Islamic regime,” International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Netherlands Moment of Silence Without Antisemitic Incidents Amid Prayers
While alerted Christians prayed for them as far away as Indonesia and other nations, the Dutch held a live televised commemoration for those killed in World War Two and other armed conflicts, without antisemitic incidents.
Ukraine Celebrating Easter Amid Heavy Clashes (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrated Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops were further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marked the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.
Jews Fear Disturbances During Dutch Remembrance Of Dead
Jewish leaders fear an outbreak of antisemitism on Saturday, May 4, when the Netherlands will observe two minutes of silence for those who died in World War Two, including over 100,000 Dutch Jewish people and more recent armed conflicts.
Russian Troops Advancing in Ukraine as More Western Weapons Arrive (Worthy News Radio)
A Ukrainian town is battered by fighting as Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine are advancing ahead of the expected arrival of more weapons and possible ground troops. The developments on the bloody battlefields come as Moscow has condemned increased Western involvement in its war against Ukraine.
Christians Pray As Indonesia Orders Thousands To Relocate After Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s government decided Friday that nearly 10,000 residents will be relocated permanently after massive eruptions of the Ruang volcano added to suffering among civilians, including Christians, who have held special prayer services.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera TV, Citing Security Concerns
In a controversial move, Israel's government shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, saying it was a mouthpiece of Hamas and a security threat.
US Delays Military Shipment To Israel As Pressure Mounts
Israel was weighing its options Sunday after U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, several sources said.
Remains Of Young Man Believed To Be Israeli Hostage Found In Grave
A photo was shared Friday of murdered Elyakim Shlomo Libman, who was previously believed to be among the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Inside the United States
NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks and ‘Death to America!’ Pamphlets
A high-ranking official with the New York Police Department said protesters had weapons including knives and hammers as well as pamphlets with "Death to America!" written on them.
April’s Fury: The Month Witnessed 300 Tornadoes, Ranking as the Second Highest in History
According to preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), April 2024 recorded an unprecedented number of tornadoes, making it the second-highest number in history with 300 reported incidents.
Arizona: Hobbs Signs Abortion Repeal Bill Into Law
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the abortion ban repeal into law on Thursday.
Christian News
Millions Mark Orthodox Easter In Shadow Of Wars, Persecution
Millions of Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians marked Easter, many holding vigils and attending midnight Masses amid armed conflicts and persecution.
Indonesia Police Probe Pastor For Blasphemy
Police in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, are investigating a prominent Indonesian pastor, known for his television appearances, for alleged blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News early Friday.
Iranian Christians ‘Mourning Persecuted Firouzi’
Iranian Christians are still mourning Ebrahim Firouzi, a former Muslim who embraced faith in Christ despite facing detention for his Christian activities.
Egypt Christian Homes, Businesses Torched Ahead Of Orthodox Easter
Christian villagers in Egypt’s southern Minya province are recovering after they were nearly torched alive by Islamic militants ahead of Orthodox Easter, Christians told Worthy News on Thursday.
Worthy Insights
“Stunning On Multiple Levels”: DOJ Admits To Evidence Tampering In Trump Classified Docs Case
In a stunning admission, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is admitting that key evidence in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents criminal case was altered or manipulated since it was seized by the FBI, and that prosecutors misled the court about it for a period of time.
Netherlands Moment of Silence Without Antisemitic Incidents Amid Prayers
While alerted Christians prayed for them as far away as Indonesia and other nations, the Dutch held a live televised commemoration for those killed in World War Two and other armed conflicts, without antisemitic incidents.
Ukraine Celebrating Easter Amid Heavy Clashes (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrated Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops were further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marked the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.
Jews Fear Disturbances During Dutch Remembrance Of Dead
Jewish leaders fear an outbreak of antisemitism on Saturday, May 4, when the Netherlands will observe two minutes of silence for those who died in World War Two, including over 100,000 Dutch Jewish people and more recent armed conflicts.
Russian Troops Advancing in Ukraine as More Western Weapons Arrive (Worthy News Radio)
A Ukrainian town is battered by fighting as Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine are advancing ahead of the expected arrival of more weapons and possible ground troops. The developments on the bloody battlefields come as Moscow has condemned increased Western involvement in its war against Ukraine.
Christians Pray As Indonesia Orders Thousands To Relocate After Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s government decided Friday that nearly 10,000 residents will be relocated permanently after massive eruptions of the Ruang volcano added to suffering among civilians, including Christians, who have held special prayer services.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera TV, Citing Security Concerns
In a controversial move, Israel's government shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, saying it was a mouthpiece of Hamas and a security threat.
US Delays Military Shipment To Israel As Pressure Mounts
Israel was weighing its options Sunday after U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, several sources said.
Remains Of Young Man Believed To Be Israeli Hostage Found In Grave
A photo was shared Friday of murdered Elyakim Shlomo Libman, who was previously believed to be among the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Inside the United States
NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks and ‘Death to America!’ Pamphlets
A high-ranking official with the New York Police Department said protesters had weapons including knives and hammers as well as pamphlets with "Death to America!" written on them.
April’s Fury: The Month Witnessed 300 Tornadoes, Ranking as the Second Highest in History
According to preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), April 2024 recorded an unprecedented number of tornadoes, making it the second-highest number in history with 300 reported incidents.
Arizona: Hobbs Signs Abortion Repeal Bill Into Law
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the abortion ban repeal into law on Thursday.
Christian News
Millions Mark Orthodox Easter In Shadow Of Wars, Persecution
Millions of Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians marked Easter, many holding vigils and attending midnight Masses amid armed conflicts and persecution.
Indonesia Police Probe Pastor For Blasphemy
Police in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, are investigating a prominent Indonesian pastor, known for his television appearances, for alleged blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News early Friday.
Iranian Christians ‘Mourning Persecuted Firouzi’
Iranian Christians are still mourning Ebrahim Firouzi, a former Muslim who embraced faith in Christ despite facing detention for his Christian activities.
Egypt Christian Homes, Businesses Torched Ahead Of Orthodox Easter
Christian villagers in Egypt’s southern Minya province are recovering after they were nearly torched alive by Islamic militants ahead of Orthodox Easter, Christians told Worthy News on Thursday.
Worthy Insights
“Stunning On Multiple Levels”: DOJ Admits To Evidence Tampering In Trump Classified Docs Case
In a stunning admission, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is admitting that key evidence in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents criminal case was altered or manipulated since it was seized by the FBI, and that prosecutors misled the court about it for a period of time.
Around the World
Turkey Halts Trade With Israel In Protest Over Gaza War
Turkey on Thursday suspended all trade with Israel in protest over its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, which the Turkish trade ministry said had turned into a “humanitarian tragedy.”
France Preparing Troops To Support Ukraine
France signaled Thursday that it may send ground troops to wartorn Ukraine if Russia’s military breaks through frontlines as fears mount that the armed conflict could engulf Europe.
China Highway Collapses, Killing Dozens
A section of a highway collapsed Wednesday in southern China’s Guangdong province, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, authorities say.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In East Africa
At least hundreds of people are dead in Kenya and neighboring Tanzania after heavy rain hit several nations in East Africa’s monsoon season, authorities say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pressure Mounting On Hezbollah To Withdraw From Border Area Near Israel
A key leader of Israel’s military has visited troops stationed near neighboring Lebanon from where Hezbollah fighters have attacked Israel.
US Pushes Hamas On Ceasefire With Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas Wednesday to accept the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that would free hostages and pause the nearly seven months of war in Gaza that has killed thousands.
Inside the United States
US: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on College Campus Antisemitism
As anti-Israel student protests sweep across American universities nationwide, the US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed by a large majority a bipartisan bill that would sanction antisemitism on college campuses, the Hill reports. The bill now moves to the US Senate for consideration.
Report: DHS Used Over 50 Airports Worldwide to Fly Illegal Foreign Nationals Into US
Under U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the agency responsible for securing the border used more than 50 airports worldwide to fly into the country more than 400,000 foreign nationals who are legally inadmissible.
‘Radical Left Revolution:’ Trump Weighs in on Pro-Hamas Campus Chaos
Former President Donald Trump weighed in online on the ongoing chaos on college campuses as pro-Hamas protesters occupy and vandalize colleges around the country.
Florida: Abortion Now Banned After Six Weeks, Residents Will Vote on State Constitutional Right to Abortion in November
As of yesterday, May 1, abortion is banned in Florida beyond six weeks’ gestation - but Floridians will be able to vote in November on whether to enshrine abortion rights up to viability in the state constitution.
Christian News
China: Christian Man Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment for Selling/Distributing Bible
A Chinese court has sentenced a Christian man to five years imprisonment for selling and distributing Bibles in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in northern China, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen continue slaughter of Christians in Plateau state
Amid a spate of murderous attacks against Christians by Fulani jihadist herdsmen in Nigeria’s Plateau state, 12 mostly women and babies from a Christian farming community in Mangu County were slaughtered in their beds at 2 am on Apr. 19, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Turkey Halts Trade With Israel In Protest Over Gaza War
Turkey on Thursday suspended all trade with Israel in protest over its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, which the Turkish trade ministry said had turned into a “humanitarian tragedy.”
France Preparing Troops To Support Ukraine
France signaled Thursday that it may send ground troops to wartorn Ukraine if Russia’s military breaks through frontlines as fears mount that the armed conflict could engulf Europe.
China Highway Collapses, Killing Dozens
A section of a highway collapsed Wednesday in southern China’s Guangdong province, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, authorities say.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In East Africa
At least hundreds of people are dead in Kenya and neighboring Tanzania after heavy rain hit several nations in East Africa’s monsoon season, authorities say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pressure Mounting On Hezbollah To Withdraw From Border Area Near Israel
A key leader of Israel’s military has visited troops stationed near neighboring Lebanon from where Hezbollah fighters have attacked Israel.
US Pushes Hamas On Ceasefire With Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas Wednesday to accept the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that would free hostages and pause the nearly seven months of war in Gaza that has killed thousands.
Inside the United States
US: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on College Campus Antisemitism
As anti-Israel student protests sweep across American universities nationwide, the US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed by a large majority a bipartisan bill that would sanction antisemitism on college campuses, the Hill reports. The bill now moves to the US Senate for consideration.
Report: DHS Used Over 50 Airports Worldwide to Fly Illegal Foreign Nationals Into US
Under U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the agency responsible for securing the border used more than 50 airports worldwide to fly into the country more than 400,000 foreign nationals who are legally inadmissible.
‘Radical Left Revolution:’ Trump Weighs in on Pro-Hamas Campus Chaos
Former President Donald Trump weighed in online on the ongoing chaos on college campuses as pro-Hamas protesters occupy and vandalize colleges around the country.
Florida: Abortion Now Banned After Six Weeks, Residents Will Vote on State Constitutional Right to Abortion in November
As of yesterday, May 1, abortion is banned in Florida beyond six weeks’ gestation - but Floridians will be able to vote in November on whether to enshrine abortion rights up to viability in the state constitution.
Christian News
China: Christian Man Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment for Selling/Distributing Bible
A Chinese court has sentenced a Christian man to five years imprisonment for selling and distributing Bibles in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in northern China, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen continue slaughter of Christians in Plateau state
Amid a spate of murderous attacks against Christians by Fulani jihadist herdsmen in Nigeria’s Plateau state, 12 mostly women and babies from a Christian farming community in Mangu County were slaughtered in their beds at 2 am on Apr. 19, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.