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Around the World
Russia Launches Hybrid War Against West
Finland’s president says Russia has launched a “hybrid war” against Europe and the West using non-traditional methods to weaken its resolve.
Belarus Sentences Journalist To 5 Years Jail, Prompting Outcry
An advocacy group has condemned the five-year jail term given to Belarusian journalist Alena Tsimashchuk on what her supporters suggest are trumped-up charges.
Mark Rutte Becomes NATO Secretary General After Romania Withdrawal Bid
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has withdrawn his bid for NATO's leadership, clearing the way for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the military alliance's secretary-general.
Terminally Ill Man Meets Government After Losing Right-To-Die Case In Hungary
A terminally ill Hungarian lawyer who lost his right-to-die case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has met Hungary’s government, which refused to allow active euthanasia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Number of Israeli Hostages Still Alive in Gaza “Could Be As Low As 50”, WSJ Report
The number of Israeli hostages who are still alive in Gaza following their capture by Hamas on Oct. 7 “could be as low as 50,” the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday, June 20. The WSJ report cites hostage mediators and a US official with knowledge of current intelligence on the issue of Israeli captives in Gaza.
Just Over Half of Arab Israelis Feel They Have “Shared Destiny” With Jewish Israelis, Poll
A new poll shows that just over half (51.6%) of Arab Israeli citizens believe Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza has produced a sense of “shared destiny” between them and Jewish Israeli citizens, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Conducted by the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University, the survey was presented during a conference titled “The Future of Israel” at TAU on Wednesday.
Hamas Is An “Idea” That Cannot Be Destroyed, Senior IDF Official Says
Amid Israel’s ongoing war to destroy Hamas’ terrorist capabilities in Gaza, a senior spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces has stated that the threat posed by Hamas cannot be eliminated because the jihadist group represents an “idea” that cannot be destroyed by military means, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Treasury Department Sanctions Eight Cartel Members
Sanctions were imposed on eight Mexican cartel affiliates, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
‘Shocking’: Federal Deficit Grows by 27 Percent in Four Months
The latest federal budget projections paint a troubling picture of the U.S. fiscal problem.
Christian News
Bodies Found Of Murdered Christian Passengers In Nigeria
The bodies of three Christians, who were killed by Islamic fighters in northern Nigeria after being separated from other bus passengers, have been found, Christians said Thursday.
“Unbelievable Revival” Reported in Transnistria, Eastern Europe
Journalists with the US-based Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) have reported that, despite opposition from Moscow, a “remarkable” revival is underway in Transnistria, a Russian-controlled part of Moldova in eastern Europe.
Russia Launches Hybrid War Against West
Finland’s president says Russia has launched a “hybrid war” against Europe and the West using non-traditional methods to weaken its resolve.
Belarus Sentences Journalist To 5 Years Jail, Prompting Outcry
An advocacy group has condemned the five-year jail term given to Belarusian journalist Alena Tsimashchuk on what her supporters suggest are trumped-up charges.
Mark Rutte Becomes NATO Secretary General After Romania Withdrawal Bid
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has withdrawn his bid for NATO's leadership, clearing the way for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the military alliance's secretary-general.
Terminally Ill Man Meets Government After Losing Right-To-Die Case In Hungary
A terminally ill Hungarian lawyer who lost his right-to-die case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has met Hungary’s government, which refused to allow active euthanasia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Number of Israeli Hostages Still Alive in Gaza “Could Be As Low As 50”, WSJ Report
The number of Israeli hostages who are still alive in Gaza following their capture by Hamas on Oct. 7 “could be as low as 50,” the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday, June 20. The WSJ report cites hostage mediators and a US official with knowledge of current intelligence on the issue of Israeli captives in Gaza.
Just Over Half of Arab Israelis Feel They Have “Shared Destiny” With Jewish Israelis, Poll
A new poll shows that just over half (51.6%) of Arab Israeli citizens believe Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza has produced a sense of “shared destiny” between them and Jewish Israeli citizens, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Conducted by the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University, the survey was presented during a conference titled “The Future of Israel” at TAU on Wednesday.
Hamas Is An “Idea” That Cannot Be Destroyed, Senior IDF Official Says
Amid Israel’s ongoing war to destroy Hamas’ terrorist capabilities in Gaza, a senior spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces has stated that the threat posed by Hamas cannot be eliminated because the jihadist group represents an “idea” that cannot be destroyed by military means, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Treasury Department Sanctions Eight Cartel Members
Sanctions were imposed on eight Mexican cartel affiliates, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
‘Shocking’: Federal Deficit Grows by 27 Percent in Four Months
The latest federal budget projections paint a troubling picture of the U.S. fiscal problem.
Christian News
Bodies Found Of Murdered Christian Passengers In Nigeria
The bodies of three Christians, who were killed by Islamic fighters in northern Nigeria after being separated from other bus passengers, have been found, Christians said Thursday.
“Unbelievable Revival” Reported in Transnistria, Eastern Europe
Journalists with the US-based Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) have reported that, despite opposition from Moscow, a “remarkable” revival is underway in Transnistria, a Russian-controlled part of Moldova in eastern Europe.
Around the World
France President Says Raped Jewish Girl Victim Of ‘Scourge of Antisemitism’
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that schools in France are threatened by the "scourge of antisemitism" after a 12-year-old Jewish girl was raped in what police called “a hate crime” amid ongoing attacks against Jewish people.
North Korea, Russia Sign Military Pact
North Korea’s autocratic leader Kim Jong Un and his hardline Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin signed a new military pact Wednesday that includes a pledge of mutual defense if either is attacked.
Russian Warships and Nuclear Submarine Have Now Left Cuba
A fleet of Russian warships including a nuclear-powered submarine on Monday left Cuba, five days after passing within 30 miles of Florida on its way to conduct planned tactical nuclear drills in Cuban waters, Newsweek reports.
Romania To Approve Mark Rutte As NATO Chief
Romania was expected Wednesday to support longtime Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who became the next secretary general of the NATO military alliance after Hungary dropped its objections and Slovakia's president signaled his country's support.
Russia’s Putin In North Korea Shopping For Weapons
Eager to receive more military aid, Russian President Vladimir Putin began visiting North Korea after his plane touched down in the capital, Pyongyang, in the middle of the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Warns Of ‘All-Out War’ With Hezbollah Despite US Envoy Visit
Israel warned late Tuesday of “all-out war” against Lebanon-based Hezbollah despite a visiting adviser of U.S. President Joe Biden trying to prevent such an armed conflict.
Inside the United States
In First Five Years, 79,000 of DACA Recipients Admitted to U.S. Had Arrest Records
Within five years of a new program created to prevent deportation of minors brought into the country illegally by their parents, nearly 80,000 were released into the U.S. with arrest records. The majority were between the ages of 19 and 22 when they were arrested, according to the latest available data published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
US Federal Budget Deficit Now Projected to be $1.9 Trillion for 2024
The US Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday published a new report showing the Budget Deficit for the 2024 fiscal year is now projected to be $1.9 trillion - an increase of around $400 billion from a projection offered in February.
Christian News
India: 11 Christians Freed After Two Years Imprisonment Under Anti-Conversion Law
Eleven Christians in India’s Madhya Pradesh state have just been released from prison after being jailed in 2022 on baseless charges of forcing people to leave Hinduism for Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia: Established Church Faces Eviction for Proximity to Islamic University, “We Hold Onto Hope”
A well-established in Indonesia has been threatened with eviction from its worship center because a new Islamic university has been opened in proximity to it, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
France President Says Raped Jewish Girl Victim Of ‘Scourge of Antisemitism’
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that schools in France are threatened by the "scourge of antisemitism" after a 12-year-old Jewish girl was raped in what police called “a hate crime” amid ongoing attacks against Jewish people.
North Korea, Russia Sign Military Pact
North Korea’s autocratic leader Kim Jong Un and his hardline Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin signed a new military pact Wednesday that includes a pledge of mutual defense if either is attacked.
Russian Warships and Nuclear Submarine Have Now Left Cuba
A fleet of Russian warships including a nuclear-powered submarine on Monday left Cuba, five days after passing within 30 miles of Florida on its way to conduct planned tactical nuclear drills in Cuban waters, Newsweek reports.
Romania To Approve Mark Rutte As NATO Chief
Romania was expected Wednesday to support longtime Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who became the next secretary general of the NATO military alliance after Hungary dropped its objections and Slovakia's president signaled his country's support.
Russia’s Putin In North Korea Shopping For Weapons
Eager to receive more military aid, Russian President Vladimir Putin began visiting North Korea after his plane touched down in the capital, Pyongyang, in the middle of the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Warns Of ‘All-Out War’ With Hezbollah Despite US Envoy Visit
Israel warned late Tuesday of “all-out war” against Lebanon-based Hezbollah despite a visiting adviser of U.S. President Joe Biden trying to prevent such an armed conflict.
Inside the United States
In First Five Years, 79,000 of DACA Recipients Admitted to U.S. Had Arrest Records
Within five years of a new program created to prevent deportation of minors brought into the country illegally by their parents, nearly 80,000 were released into the U.S. with arrest records. The majority were between the ages of 19 and 22 when they were arrested, according to the latest available data published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
US Federal Budget Deficit Now Projected to be $1.9 Trillion for 2024
The US Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday published a new report showing the Budget Deficit for the 2024 fiscal year is now projected to be $1.9 trillion - an increase of around $400 billion from a projection offered in February.
Christian News
India: 11 Christians Freed After Two Years Imprisonment Under Anti-Conversion Law
Eleven Christians in India’s Madhya Pradesh state have just been released from prison after being jailed in 2022 on baseless charges of forcing people to leave Hinduism for Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia: Established Church Faces Eviction for Proximity to Islamic University, “We Hold Onto Hope”
A well-established in Indonesia has been threatened with eviction from its worship center because a new Islamic university has been opened in proximity to it, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Iran Moving Towards Nuclear Bomb, Computer Models Suggest
Senior U.S. and Israeli officials will meet at the White House after fresh evidence suggested that Iran is further moving towards obtaining nuclear weapons, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Ukraine Strikes Russia Despite Nuclear Fears (Worthy News Radio)
An overnight attack on two oil depots inside Russia's Rostov region was reportedly carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, just days after several countries agreed with Kyiv that it could use Western weapons to hit targets on Russian territory despite concerns about nuclear escalation.
US and Saudi Arabia Close to Negotiating a Security Pact
The United States’ Biden administration is understood to be in the final stages of negotiating a security pact with Saudi Arabia that stipulates the US would defend the Saudi Kingdom in the event of an attack, while Riyadh would be obligated to block Russia and China from setting up military bases on its territory, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Iran Defiant in the Face of G7 Statement Condemning Its Nuclear Program
In an apparent refusal to heed Western demands that Iran’s Islamic regime deescalates its nuclear program and halt all material support of Russia, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has called on the Group of Seven (G7) world powers to cease their “destructive policies of the past,” Reuters reports.
Pope Urges End To Massacres In DRC
Pope Francis has urged the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government to end the massacres by Islamic fighters in the east of the country and protect civilians, including Christians.
Hungary Has the Right to Ban Assisted Suicide, Europe’s Top Human Rights Court Rules
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday that Hungary, like all other sovereign European countries, has the right to impose an absolute ban on assisted suicide.
US Destroys Houthi Radars Used to Attack Commercial Vessels in Red Sea
The US military last week destroyed radar sites used by Houthi Shia Islamic rebels in Yemen to attack international commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea, UPI reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Announces Approval of Offensive Battle Plans Against Hezbollah Following Terrorist Threat
In response to escalating tensions along the northern border, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have approved operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon. This move follows Hezbollah broadcasting footage purportedly taken by a surveillance drone over the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, in what appears to be a warning to Israel.
Inside the United States
ICE Agents Apprehend Fugitives Wanted for Violent Crimes Nationwide
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continue to apprehend fugitives wanted for committing violent crimes. Many fled to and entered the U.S. illegally to avoid incarceration in their home country.
Biden Announces Widespread Amnesty Plan for Illegal Immigrants
President Joe Biden announced a new plan on Tuesday that will fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living in the country illegally for more than 10 years and married a U.S. citizen. He also expanded protections for DACA recipients, according to several reports.
Kansas Sues Pfizer for Alleged Misleading Statements About Risks, Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine
The US state of Kansas has launched a legal case against the New York-based Pfizer pharmaceutical giant alleging the company violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act by misleading the public about the risks and effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine, Reuters reports.
More Companies Announce Bankruptcies, Shutter Operations, Citing Inflation
More companies are declaring bankruptcy and shutting down operations, citing inflation and high costs. Inflation and the economy remains a top issue among all voters, according to a recent The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll.
Iran Moving Towards Nuclear Bomb, Computer Models Suggest
Senior U.S. and Israeli officials will meet at the White House after fresh evidence suggested that Iran is further moving towards obtaining nuclear weapons, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Ukraine Strikes Russia Despite Nuclear Fears (Worthy News Radio)
An overnight attack on two oil depots inside Russia's Rostov region was reportedly carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, just days after several countries agreed with Kyiv that it could use Western weapons to hit targets on Russian territory despite concerns about nuclear escalation.
US and Saudi Arabia Close to Negotiating a Security Pact
The United States’ Biden administration is understood to be in the final stages of negotiating a security pact with Saudi Arabia that stipulates the US would defend the Saudi Kingdom in the event of an attack, while Riyadh would be obligated to block Russia and China from setting up military bases on its territory, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Iran Defiant in the Face of G7 Statement Condemning Its Nuclear Program
In an apparent refusal to heed Western demands that Iran’s Islamic regime deescalates its nuclear program and halt all material support of Russia, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has called on the Group of Seven (G7) world powers to cease their “destructive policies of the past,” Reuters reports.
Pope Urges End To Massacres In DRC
Pope Francis has urged the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government to end the massacres by Islamic fighters in the east of the country and protect civilians, including Christians.
Hungary Has the Right to Ban Assisted Suicide, Europe’s Top Human Rights Court Rules
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday that Hungary, like all other sovereign European countries, has the right to impose an absolute ban on assisted suicide.
US Destroys Houthi Radars Used to Attack Commercial Vessels in Red Sea
The US military last week destroyed radar sites used by Houthi Shia Islamic rebels in Yemen to attack international commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea, UPI reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Announces Approval of Offensive Battle Plans Against Hezbollah Following Terrorist Threat
In response to escalating tensions along the northern border, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have approved operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon. This move follows Hezbollah broadcasting footage purportedly taken by a surveillance drone over the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, in what appears to be a warning to Israel.
Inside the United States
ICE Agents Apprehend Fugitives Wanted for Violent Crimes Nationwide
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continue to apprehend fugitives wanted for committing violent crimes. Many fled to and entered the U.S. illegally to avoid incarceration in their home country.
Biden Announces Widespread Amnesty Plan for Illegal Immigrants
President Joe Biden announced a new plan on Tuesday that will fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living in the country illegally for more than 10 years and married a U.S. citizen. He also expanded protections for DACA recipients, according to several reports.
Kansas Sues Pfizer for Alleged Misleading Statements About Risks, Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine
The US state of Kansas has launched a legal case against the New York-based Pfizer pharmaceutical giant alleging the company violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act by misleading the public about the risks and effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine, Reuters reports.
More Companies Announce Bankruptcies, Shutter Operations, Citing Inflation
More companies are declaring bankruptcy and shutting down operations, citing inflation and high costs. Inflation and the economy remains a top issue among all voters, according to a recent The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll.