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Around the World
China Unveils First Artificial Intelligence Hospital Employing Robot Doctors
China has unveiled the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hospital, with robot doctors who can treat thousands of patients daily.
Hungarians Rally In Orbán Peace March
At least some 100,000 Hungarians, many armed with "No War" signs and Hungarian flags, participated in a "Peace March" to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who seeks an end to the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Indian Premier’s BJP Wins Election, Exit Polls Suggest; Christians Concerned (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance was projected to win a majority in the six-week-long national election after the last of the country's hundreds of millions of voters went to the polls.
South Africa Heading Towards Coalition For First Time Since End Apartheid
South Africa was heading towards a national coalition government for the first time since the late Nelson Mandela led the nation to government in the historic 1994 election that ended apartheid, election results suggest.
NATO Chief Backs Hitting Russia With Western Weapons Despite Moscow’s Warnings (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has warned that U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons against targets in Russia demonstrates Washington’s deep involvement in the conflict. However, the chief of the NATO military alliance has defended these policies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Defense Minister Says ‘We Are Steadily Choking Hamas” and Preparing For Alternative Government in Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on Sunday afternoon that Israel has been "steadily choking" Hamas by cutting it off from its supply routes on the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt and is working on establishing an alternative government in the Palestinian enclave.
Biden Calls for End of War, Netanyahu Calls Deal ‘Non-Starter’ Unless Conditions Met
On Friday, US President Joe Biden urged Israel to accept a three-part ceasefire and hostage deal, declaring, "It’s time for this war to end." However, on Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated there would be no "permanent ceasefire" in Gaza until Hamas's military and governing capabilities were destroyed.
Hamas Publishes Hostage Video As Biden Reveals Ceasefire Plan
Hamas, deemed a terrorist organization by Israel, has published a video featuring what is believed to be the voice of Gaza hostage Noa Argamani in captivity, Israeli sources confirmed Friday. It came as U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled an Israeli ceasefire plan in Gaza, but Hamas did not immediately react.
Inside the United States
Russian State TV Predicts US ‘Civil War’ If Trump Imprisoned
A prominent Russian politician recently stated that the imprisonment of Donald Trump, following his guilty verdict in the criminal hush money trial, could lead to a "civil war" in the United States, Newsweek reported.
Trump Says Trial Was Rigged, Biden Calls Opponent ‘Dangerous’
Former President Donald Trump said Friday that his hush money trial in New York was rigged after he was convicted of 34 felonies.
Some Democrats Running Away From Biden Border Policies
Earlier this month, news reports suggested Democrats were preparing to launch an “aggressive new immigration strategy” ahead of the election, The Center Square reported.
Trump Vows To Appeal Hush Money Verdict
Donald J. Trump vowed Friday to appeal a New York court verdict after he became the first former U.S. President to be convicted of a crime.
China Unveils First Artificial Intelligence Hospital Employing Robot Doctors
China has unveiled the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hospital, with robot doctors who can treat thousands of patients daily.
Hungarians Rally In Orbán Peace March
At least some 100,000 Hungarians, many armed with "No War" signs and Hungarian flags, participated in a "Peace March" to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who seeks an end to the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Indian Premier’s BJP Wins Election, Exit Polls Suggest; Christians Concerned (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance was projected to win a majority in the six-week-long national election after the last of the country's hundreds of millions of voters went to the polls.
South Africa Heading Towards Coalition For First Time Since End Apartheid
South Africa was heading towards a national coalition government for the first time since the late Nelson Mandela led the nation to government in the historic 1994 election that ended apartheid, election results suggest.
NATO Chief Backs Hitting Russia With Western Weapons Despite Moscow’s Warnings (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has warned that U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons against targets in Russia demonstrates Washington’s deep involvement in the conflict. However, the chief of the NATO military alliance has defended these policies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Defense Minister Says ‘We Are Steadily Choking Hamas” and Preparing For Alternative Government in Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on Sunday afternoon that Israel has been "steadily choking" Hamas by cutting it off from its supply routes on the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt and is working on establishing an alternative government in the Palestinian enclave.
Biden Calls for End of War, Netanyahu Calls Deal ‘Non-Starter’ Unless Conditions Met
On Friday, US President Joe Biden urged Israel to accept a three-part ceasefire and hostage deal, declaring, "It’s time for this war to end." However, on Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated there would be no "permanent ceasefire" in Gaza until Hamas's military and governing capabilities were destroyed.
Hamas Publishes Hostage Video As Biden Reveals Ceasefire Plan
Hamas, deemed a terrorist organization by Israel, has published a video featuring what is believed to be the voice of Gaza hostage Noa Argamani in captivity, Israeli sources confirmed Friday. It came as U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled an Israeli ceasefire plan in Gaza, but Hamas did not immediately react.
Inside the United States
Russian State TV Predicts US ‘Civil War’ If Trump Imprisoned
A prominent Russian politician recently stated that the imprisonment of Donald Trump, following his guilty verdict in the criminal hush money trial, could lead to a "civil war" in the United States, Newsweek reported.
Trump Says Trial Was Rigged, Biden Calls Opponent ‘Dangerous’
Former President Donald Trump said Friday that his hush money trial in New York was rigged after he was convicted of 34 felonies.
Some Democrats Running Away From Biden Border Policies
Earlier this month, news reports suggested Democrats were preparing to launch an “aggressive new immigration strategy” ahead of the election, The Center Square reported.
Trump Vows To Appeal Hush Money Verdict
Donald J. Trump vowed Friday to appeal a New York court verdict after he became the first former U.S. President to be convicted of a crime.
Around the World
Iran ‘Mobilizing’ Regional Forces, Russia, Against Israel
Iran says it is mobilizing regional forces to attack Israel and its allies as it seeks to continue the policies of the Islamic Republic’s president and foreign minister, who recently died in a helicopter crash.
Hungary, Romania, Slovakia Opposing Mark Rutte as NATO Secretary General (Worthy News Investigation)
There is uncertainty over whether outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will become the next secretary general of the NATO military alliance, with Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia opposing the move.
Ex-Spy Chief Dick Schoof Appointed As New Dutch Premier
Former Dutch intelligence chief and political outsider Dick Schoof was appointed as prime minister Tuesday for a coalition cabinet dominated by the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi Foreign Minister: “Israel Doesn’t Get To Decide” on Palestinian Statehood
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has expressed “extreme concern” over the Israeli government’s rejection of a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict, adding that Israel “doesn’t get to decide” whether the Palestinians can have a state or not, World Israel News (WIN) reports.
US Pier for Aid to Gaza Breaks Apart in Heavy Seas
The temporary floating pier built by the US military to transport humanitarian aid into Gaza broke apart in heavy seas on Tuesday. Thousands of tons of aid that were due to come into the enclave via the pier remain blocked in Cyprus while repairs are made to get the maritime corridor up and running again.
Inside the United States
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trump Hush Money Trial
Twelve jurors started deliberations Wednesday morning to decide the history-making trial of former President Donald Trump, who is accused of covering up hush-money payments to women ahead of the 2016 election and falsifying business documents.
Judge Tells Trump Jury They Must Be Unanimous, But Don’t Have to Agree on Means
The judge overseeing the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump spent an hour telling the jury how to apply the law to the case, including that they must reach a unanimous decision but don't have agree on the means.
Economist: ‘True’ federal debt masked by draining U.S. Treasury
The federal debt continues to climb to unprecedented levels, but the “actual, true” debt is higher if the Treasury weren’t being drained, a national economist says.
Christian News
Christian Ministry to Release First-Ever JESUS Movie in ASL for Deaf People
US Christian ministry to deaf people will release the first-ever feature film about the life of Jesus completely in American Sign Language (ASL) next month, Crosswalk reports. Set for release in theaters on Jun. 20, the film JESUS is produced by Deaf Missions, an Iowa ministry which helps “millions of Deaf people encounter Jesus and to live a life of meaning and purpose.”
Severely Persecuted Yemeni Christian Suffering Deteriorating Health in Egyptian Prison
A Yemeni Christian who has suffered extraordinary long-term persecution for his faith remains unlawfully imprisoned in Egypt and has been denied medical treatment for his deteriorating health, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
Somalia: Christian Man Stabbed by Muslim Relatives, “The Dangers of Being a Christian in Somalia Are Extreme”
A newly Christian man in Somalia was hospitalized this month after being knifed by Muslim relatives, enraged that he left Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With an extreme, oppressive Islamic government and a society that largely views conversion from Islam as treasonous,
Iran ‘Mobilizing’ Regional Forces, Russia, Against Israel
Iran says it is mobilizing regional forces to attack Israel and its allies as it seeks to continue the policies of the Islamic Republic’s president and foreign minister, who recently died in a helicopter crash.
Hungary, Romania, Slovakia Opposing Mark Rutte as NATO Secretary General (Worthy News Investigation)
There is uncertainty over whether outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will become the next secretary general of the NATO military alliance, with Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia opposing the move.
Ex-Spy Chief Dick Schoof Appointed As New Dutch Premier
Former Dutch intelligence chief and political outsider Dick Schoof was appointed as prime minister Tuesday for a coalition cabinet dominated by the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi Foreign Minister: “Israel Doesn’t Get To Decide” on Palestinian Statehood
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has expressed “extreme concern” over the Israeli government’s rejection of a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict, adding that Israel “doesn’t get to decide” whether the Palestinians can have a state or not, World Israel News (WIN) reports.
US Pier for Aid to Gaza Breaks Apart in Heavy Seas
The temporary floating pier built by the US military to transport humanitarian aid into Gaza broke apart in heavy seas on Tuesday. Thousands of tons of aid that were due to come into the enclave via the pier remain blocked in Cyprus while repairs are made to get the maritime corridor up and running again.
Inside the United States
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trump Hush Money Trial
Twelve jurors started deliberations Wednesday morning to decide the history-making trial of former President Donald Trump, who is accused of covering up hush-money payments to women ahead of the 2016 election and falsifying business documents.
Judge Tells Trump Jury They Must Be Unanimous, But Don’t Have to Agree on Means
The judge overseeing the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump spent an hour telling the jury how to apply the law to the case, including that they must reach a unanimous decision but don't have agree on the means.
Economist: ‘True’ federal debt masked by draining U.S. Treasury
The federal debt continues to climb to unprecedented levels, but the “actual, true” debt is higher if the Treasury weren’t being drained, a national economist says.
Christian News
Christian Ministry to Release First-Ever JESUS Movie in ASL for Deaf People
US Christian ministry to deaf people will release the first-ever feature film about the life of Jesus completely in American Sign Language (ASL) next month, Crosswalk reports. Set for release in theaters on Jun. 20, the film JESUS is produced by Deaf Missions, an Iowa ministry which helps “millions of Deaf people encounter Jesus and to live a life of meaning and purpose.”
Severely Persecuted Yemeni Christian Suffering Deteriorating Health in Egyptian Prison
A Yemeni Christian who has suffered extraordinary long-term persecution for his faith remains unlawfully imprisoned in Egypt and has been denied medical treatment for his deteriorating health, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
Somalia: Christian Man Stabbed by Muslim Relatives, “The Dangers of Being a Christian in Somalia Are Extreme”
A newly Christian man in Somalia was hospitalized this month after being knifed by Muslim relatives, enraged that he left Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With an extreme, oppressive Islamic government and a society that largely views conversion from Islam as treasonous,
Around the World
Mexico’s Elections Overshadowed By Killing Candidate
A mayoral candidate was shot dead in Mexico’s southwestern state of Guerrero Thursday as Mexicans prepared for local and national votes in which they were likely to elect the nation’s first female president amid massive killings.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Activists
Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case to date, raising concerns that the territory is losing its autonomy to mainland China faster than expected.
NATO Foreign Ministers In Prague Troubled About Hungary’s Position Toward Russia (Worthy News Focus)
The foreign ministers of the NATO military alliance gathered in Prague on Thursday for a two-day meeting amid concerns that Western attempts to halt Russia’s aggression in Ukraine are undermined by Hungary’s perceived pro-Russian stance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Operational Control of Philadelphi Corridor Between Gaza and Egypt, Uncovers 20 Tunnels
In a significant development, Israel has announced that it has taken control of the strategic Philadelphi Corridor, effectively cutting off the Gaza-to-Egypt terror tunnels. According to Israel, this corridor served as an "oxygen line" for Hamas. Israeli troops have now assumed "operational control" of the Philadelphi Corridor, an 8.7-mile-long border area between Gaza and Egypt, as stated by IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari on Wednesday evening. So far, Israeli forces have uncovered 20 tunnels underneath the corridor, he added.
Inside the United States
Trump: Voters Will Decide Guilt or Innocence in November
A defiant former President Donald Trump said voters will decide his guilt or innocence in the November presidential election following his conviction Thursday on all counts by a New York City jury.
Jury Convicts Trump in Hush Money Case on All 34 Charges
A Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on all counts in his hush money case, a history-making verdict that could reshape the 2024 presidential election.
Christian News
Nicaragua: US Missionary Remains Wrongfully Charged With Fraud, Colleagues Still in Prison
Jon Britton Hancock, an American missionary to Nicaragua with the US-based Mountain Gate ministry remains wrongfully charged by the authoritarian communist Nicaraguan regime of fraud but, as he was able to return home to the United States, will face trial in his absence, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
2.5 Billion Christians Invited to Participate in Gather25 Commissioning Event
All 2.5 billion Christians from every denomination and every continent are invited to participate in “Gather25,” a unique US-based event incorporating 25 hours, worship, repentance, and commissioning that will be held Saturday 1 March 2025 02:00 CET - Sunday 2 March 2025 03:00 CET.
Myanmar: Military Junta Rounds Up Dozens of Christian Leaders
The Burmese army military junta which controls Myanmar on Thursday May 23 rounded up dozens of Christian leaders and children in the country’s Kachin state on suspicion of aiding the Kachin Independent Army (KIA) and other anti-Junta militias in in the ongoing civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Mexico’s Elections Overshadowed By Killing Candidate
A mayoral candidate was shot dead in Mexico’s southwestern state of Guerrero Thursday as Mexicans prepared for local and national votes in which they were likely to elect the nation’s first female president amid massive killings.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Activists
Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case to date, raising concerns that the territory is losing its autonomy to mainland China faster than expected.
NATO Foreign Ministers In Prague Troubled About Hungary’s Position Toward Russia (Worthy News Focus)
The foreign ministers of the NATO military alliance gathered in Prague on Thursday for a two-day meeting amid concerns that Western attempts to halt Russia’s aggression in Ukraine are undermined by Hungary’s perceived pro-Russian stance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Operational Control of Philadelphi Corridor Between Gaza and Egypt, Uncovers 20 Tunnels
In a significant development, Israel has announced that it has taken control of the strategic Philadelphi Corridor, effectively cutting off the Gaza-to-Egypt terror tunnels. According to Israel, this corridor served as an "oxygen line" for Hamas. Israeli troops have now assumed "operational control" of the Philadelphi Corridor, an 8.7-mile-long border area between Gaza and Egypt, as stated by IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari on Wednesday evening. So far, Israeli forces have uncovered 20 tunnels underneath the corridor, he added.
Inside the United States
Trump: Voters Will Decide Guilt or Innocence in November
A defiant former President Donald Trump said voters will decide his guilt or innocence in the November presidential election following his conviction Thursday on all counts by a New York City jury.
Jury Convicts Trump in Hush Money Case on All 34 Charges
A Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on all counts in his hush money case, a history-making verdict that could reshape the 2024 presidential election.
Christian News
Nicaragua: US Missionary Remains Wrongfully Charged With Fraud, Colleagues Still in Prison
Jon Britton Hancock, an American missionary to Nicaragua with the US-based Mountain Gate ministry remains wrongfully charged by the authoritarian communist Nicaraguan regime of fraud but, as he was able to return home to the United States, will face trial in his absence, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
2.5 Billion Christians Invited to Participate in Gather25 Commissioning Event
All 2.5 billion Christians from every denomination and every continent are invited to participate in “Gather25,” a unique US-based event incorporating 25 hours, worship, repentance, and commissioning that will be held Saturday 1 March 2025 02:00 CET - Sunday 2 March 2025 03:00 CET.
Myanmar: Military Junta Rounds Up Dozens of Christian Leaders
The Burmese army military junta which controls Myanmar on Thursday May 23 rounded up dozens of Christian leaders and children in the country’s Kachin state on suspicion of aiding the Kachin Independent Army (KIA) and other anti-Junta militias in in the ongoing civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.