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Around the World
Widow Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny ‘To Continue His Work’; Husband ‘Poisoned’
The widow of opposition leader, Kremlin critic, and anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny has vowed to continue his work and blamed Russia’s president for her husband’s death in an Arctic Circle prison on Friday.
US Building Army Bases In Somalia
The U.S. was preparing over the weekend to build five military bases for Somalia’s National Army after signing a security pact with the African nation’s government.
US Strikes Hit Houthi Areas In Yemen
The United States military said Sunday they carried out five “self-defense strikes” in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.
50,000 Hungarians Outraged Over Presidential Pardon For Pedophile
Tens of thousands of Hungarians expressed outrage on Friday over a presidential pardon for an official sentenced in a pedophilia case that has left longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán fighting for his political life.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Deep Into Lebanon Hitting Hezbollah Arms Depots
On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they had struck two Hezbollah weapons depots, located near Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon.
U.S. Submits Ceasefire Proposal to United Nations Security Council In Bid to Pause Israel’s Advance into Rafah
The United States has put forward an alternative draft for a United Nations Security Council resolution to '“support for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable, based on the formula of all hostages being released,” according to Reuters, and such a move "would have serious implications for regional peace and security, and therefore underscores that such a major ground offensive should not proceed under current circumstances.”
Dutch Pro-Israel Christian Group Hiding Magazine
A Dutch Christian foundation supporting efforts to provide the Gospel, Bibles, and humanitarian aid to Jews is among the latest pro-Israel groups to distribute its publication in a sealed envelope amid mounting antisemitism in the Netherlands.
Inside the United States
Jewish College Students In The U.S. Face Antisemitism, Little Help From Officials
The rise of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses often feature protesters calling for violence against Jews, leaving Jewish students feeling unsafe and frustrated by the lack of response from school administrators and federal officials.
Texas Sending State Troops To Border Despite Biden’s Objections
Migrants trying to enter the United States illegally from Mexico were seeing more obstacles Monday as Texas prepared to house up to 2,300 state troops in its border city of Eagle Pass, raising tensions with the Biden administration.
Christian News
China: Three Church Leaders Arrested While Leading Congregation’s Children In Worship
As China’s ruling Communist Party continues its crackdown on Chinese Christian families and house churches, police on Jan. 18 arrested three believers from the Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church as they led children in the congregation in singing hymns and prayer, China Aid reports.
Uganda: Former Muslim Converts To Christ Vulnerable To Extreme Violence From Islamic Community, Christian Couple Slaughtered
Christianity is legal in Uganda, but believers who left Islam for Christ are increasingly vulnerable to extreme violence by radicalized Muslim relatives and neighbors. In the latest incident of such brutality, a formerly Muslim couple in eastern Uganda were hacked to death on Feb. 2, just weeks after putting their faith in Christ, Morning Star News reported.
Widow Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny ‘To Continue His Work’; Husband ‘Poisoned’
The widow of opposition leader, Kremlin critic, and anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny has vowed to continue his work and blamed Russia’s president for her husband’s death in an Arctic Circle prison on Friday.
US Building Army Bases In Somalia
The U.S. was preparing over the weekend to build five military bases for Somalia’s National Army after signing a security pact with the African nation’s government.
US Strikes Hit Houthi Areas In Yemen
The United States military said Sunday they carried out five “self-defense strikes” in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.
50,000 Hungarians Outraged Over Presidential Pardon For Pedophile
Tens of thousands of Hungarians expressed outrage on Friday over a presidential pardon for an official sentenced in a pedophilia case that has left longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán fighting for his political life.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Deep Into Lebanon Hitting Hezbollah Arms Depots
On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they had struck two Hezbollah weapons depots, located near Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon.
U.S. Submits Ceasefire Proposal to United Nations Security Council In Bid to Pause Israel’s Advance into Rafah
The United States has put forward an alternative draft for a United Nations Security Council resolution to '“support for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable, based on the formula of all hostages being released,” according to Reuters, and such a move "would have serious implications for regional peace and security, and therefore underscores that such a major ground offensive should not proceed under current circumstances.”
Dutch Pro-Israel Christian Group Hiding Magazine
A Dutch Christian foundation supporting efforts to provide the Gospel, Bibles, and humanitarian aid to Jews is among the latest pro-Israel groups to distribute its publication in a sealed envelope amid mounting antisemitism in the Netherlands.
Inside the United States
Jewish College Students In The U.S. Face Antisemitism, Little Help From Officials
The rise of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses often feature protesters calling for violence against Jews, leaving Jewish students feeling unsafe and frustrated by the lack of response from school administrators and federal officials.
Texas Sending State Troops To Border Despite Biden’s Objections
Migrants trying to enter the United States illegally from Mexico were seeing more obstacles Monday as Texas prepared to house up to 2,300 state troops in its border city of Eagle Pass, raising tensions with the Biden administration.
Christian News
China: Three Church Leaders Arrested While Leading Congregation’s Children In Worship
As China’s ruling Communist Party continues its crackdown on Chinese Christian families and house churches, police on Jan. 18 arrested three believers from the Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church as they led children in the congregation in singing hymns and prayer, China Aid reports.
Uganda: Former Muslim Converts To Christ Vulnerable To Extreme Violence From Islamic Community, Christian Couple Slaughtered
Christianity is legal in Uganda, but believers who left Islam for Christ are increasingly vulnerable to extreme violence by radicalized Muslim relatives and neighbors. In the latest incident of such brutality, a formerly Muslim couple in eastern Uganda were hacked to death on Feb. 2, just weeks after putting their faith in Christ, Morning Star News reported.
Around the World
Hundreds Detained After Kremlin Critic Navalny Dies
At least hundreds of people have been detained across Russia as the young and old took to the streets to protest the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died in prison on Friday, several sources said Saturday.
Ukraine Withdraws From Key Town, Citing Lack Of Western Weapons
After months of fighting for a critical eastern town that is feared to have killed tens of thousands, battle-worn Ukraine said Saturday its troops have withdrawn from Avdiivka.
Jailed Russian Opposition Politician and Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Dies At 47
The jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny - a prominent vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - has died, prison officials said Friday.
Hungarian Bishop Apologizes For Supporting Presidential Pardon For Child Abuser
Hungarian Reformed Bishop Zoltán Balog has apologized for advising the country’s president to give a presidential pardon to a former deputy director of an orphanage who was an accomplice in the sexual abuse of children.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Says Hamas’ Battalions in Khan Younis Defeated
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Sunday that the battalions of Hamas in Khan Younis have been dismantled, with an impending offensive in Rafah expected in the near future.
Israel Issues Declaration Opposing International Efforts to Unilaterally Establish A Palestinian State
Israel's cabinet unanimously rejected any attempts by Western countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian State on Sunday, saying such a move would reward unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace agreement.
Inside the United States
Truckers for Trump Vow to Boycott New York City After Trump Fraud Ruling
A group of truck drivers, supporters of former President Donald Trump, have vowed to boycott New York City as a form of protest against the civil fraud ruling. The verdict imposed a fine exceeding $450 million on Trump and suspended his business operations within the state for three years, it was announced on Friday.
Feds Sue Tennessee Over Registering HIV Sex Workers As Violent Sex Offenders
The federal government filed suit Thursday against Tennessee and its Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over enforcement of the state's aggravated prostitution statute.
Trump Family Fumes Over $400 Million In Fines
Donald J. Trump was weighing his options Saturday after the former U.S. president and his trust were ordered to pay $453.5 million in penalties and interest, a ruling experts say could leave him without cash and tarnish his image as a successful billionaire.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Homes Firebombed By Muslims Over Voting In General Election
Christians in Punjab Province, Pakistan, last Monday had fire bombs thrown and gunshots fired at their homes by Muslim extremists enraged that they had voted for an opposing political party in the Feb. 8 general election, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Tony Bobulinski testifies Joe Biden participated in family’s Chinese business deal
One of Hunter Biden‘s former business partners told Congress in a closed-door interview this week that he witnessed firsthand how President Joe Biden was involved with his family members’ business dealings with a Chinese energy conglomerate and discussed how Joe Biden met with associates to further the dealings.
Hundreds Detained After Kremlin Critic Navalny Dies
At least hundreds of people have been detained across Russia as the young and old took to the streets to protest the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died in prison on Friday, several sources said Saturday.
Ukraine Withdraws From Key Town, Citing Lack Of Western Weapons
After months of fighting for a critical eastern town that is feared to have killed tens of thousands, battle-worn Ukraine said Saturday its troops have withdrawn from Avdiivka.
Jailed Russian Opposition Politician and Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Dies At 47
The jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny - a prominent vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - has died, prison officials said Friday.
Hungarian Bishop Apologizes For Supporting Presidential Pardon For Child Abuser
Hungarian Reformed Bishop Zoltán Balog has apologized for advising the country’s president to give a presidential pardon to a former deputy director of an orphanage who was an accomplice in the sexual abuse of children.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Says Hamas’ Battalions in Khan Younis Defeated
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Sunday that the battalions of Hamas in Khan Younis have been dismantled, with an impending offensive in Rafah expected in the near future.
Israel Issues Declaration Opposing International Efforts to Unilaterally Establish A Palestinian State
Israel's cabinet unanimously rejected any attempts by Western countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian State on Sunday, saying such a move would reward unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace agreement.
Inside the United States
Truckers for Trump Vow to Boycott New York City After Trump Fraud Ruling
A group of truck drivers, supporters of former President Donald Trump, have vowed to boycott New York City as a form of protest against the civil fraud ruling. The verdict imposed a fine exceeding $450 million on Trump and suspended his business operations within the state for three years, it was announced on Friday.
Feds Sue Tennessee Over Registering HIV Sex Workers As Violent Sex Offenders
The federal government filed suit Thursday against Tennessee and its Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over enforcement of the state's aggravated prostitution statute.
Trump Family Fumes Over $400 Million In Fines
Donald J. Trump was weighing his options Saturday after the former U.S. president and his trust were ordered to pay $453.5 million in penalties and interest, a ruling experts say could leave him without cash and tarnish his image as a successful billionaire.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Homes Firebombed By Muslims Over Voting In General Election
Christians in Punjab Province, Pakistan, last Monday had fire bombs thrown and gunshots fired at their homes by Muslim extremists enraged that they had voted for an opposing political party in the Feb. 8 general election, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Tony Bobulinski testifies Joe Biden participated in family’s Chinese business deal
One of Hunter Biden‘s former business partners told Congress in a closed-door interview this week that he witnessed firsthand how President Joe Biden was involved with his family members’ business dealings with a Chinese energy conglomerate and discussed how Joe Biden met with associates to further the dealings.
Around the World
Official: ‘Iran Has Everything For Nuclear Bomb’
Iran appeared closer to a nuclear confrontation with Israel after a well-informed Iranian official said the Islamic Republic has everything it needs for a nuclear bomb.
Greece Becomes First Christian Orthodox Nation To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Greece has become the first religiously Christian Orthodox nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
China Reportedly Has Developed a High-Powered Microwave Weapon
Chinese Scientists have claimed a breakthrough in creating a High-Power Microwave (HPM) weapon, marking a quantum leap in directed-energy warfare for use in urban warfare combat scenarios, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
UK Sees Thousands Of Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct. 7 Hamas Attack On Israel, Report
The United Kingdom saw an unprecedented surge in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel by Hamas, with thousands of antisemitic incidents recorded since then, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Talks On Palestinian State As Iran Prepares To Attack Israel (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel faced major security challenges Thursday as Iran prepared to attack the Jewish nation while Arab countries and the United States pushed for the creation of a Palestinian state.
Israel: Remains Of Major Imperial Roman Military Base Uncovered At Megiddo
In a remarkable discovery, Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered architectural remains of the prominent 1,800-year-old Imperial Roman VI ‘Ferrata’ Iron Legion military base at the site of the ancient city of Megiddo in northern Israel.
Inside the United States
Kansas Police Say Mother Of Two Dies In Shootings At Super Bowl Celebration
Police say a mother of two has died after a historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop for a mass shooting as gunfire erupted near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration.
Federal Spending Remains On ‘Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path’
A Congressional watchdog told President Joe Biden and Congress on Thursday that the federal government is on an "unsustainable long-term fiscal path."
Soros Buys Second-Largest Radio Group; 220 U.S. Radio Stations Ahead of 2024
George Soros, a billionaire known for his left-leaning political stance, is acquiring Audacy, the second-largest radio company in America, which operates over 220 stations across the country, according to the New York Post.
Christian News
Britain: London Police Threaten To Arrest Christian Street Preacher
Police officers in the United Kingdom recently threatened to arrest a Christian who was preaching the Gospel of salvation on a London street after they received a call claiming he had made a homophobic statement through an amplifying device, the Daily Mail reports.
Sudan: Christian Mother Attacked By Muslim Husband On Account Of Her Faith In Jesus
A Christian mother of seven living at an internally displaced persons camp in Sudan was badly beaten by her Muslim husband after he heard about her new faith in Jesus, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Official: ‘Iran Has Everything For Nuclear Bomb’
Iran appeared closer to a nuclear confrontation with Israel after a well-informed Iranian official said the Islamic Republic has everything it needs for a nuclear bomb.
Greece Becomes First Christian Orthodox Nation To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Greece has become the first religiously Christian Orthodox nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
China Reportedly Has Developed a High-Powered Microwave Weapon
Chinese Scientists have claimed a breakthrough in creating a High-Power Microwave (HPM) weapon, marking a quantum leap in directed-energy warfare for use in urban warfare combat scenarios, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
UK Sees Thousands Of Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct. 7 Hamas Attack On Israel, Report
The United Kingdom saw an unprecedented surge in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel by Hamas, with thousands of antisemitic incidents recorded since then, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Talks On Palestinian State As Iran Prepares To Attack Israel (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel faced major security challenges Thursday as Iran prepared to attack the Jewish nation while Arab countries and the United States pushed for the creation of a Palestinian state.
Israel: Remains Of Major Imperial Roman Military Base Uncovered At Megiddo
In a remarkable discovery, Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered architectural remains of the prominent 1,800-year-old Imperial Roman VI ‘Ferrata’ Iron Legion military base at the site of the ancient city of Megiddo in northern Israel.
Inside the United States
Kansas Police Say Mother Of Two Dies In Shootings At Super Bowl Celebration
Police say a mother of two has died after a historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop for a mass shooting as gunfire erupted near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration.
Federal Spending Remains On ‘Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path’
A Congressional watchdog told President Joe Biden and Congress on Thursday that the federal government is on an "unsustainable long-term fiscal path."
Soros Buys Second-Largest Radio Group; 220 U.S. Radio Stations Ahead of 2024
George Soros, a billionaire known for his left-leaning political stance, is acquiring Audacy, the second-largest radio company in America, which operates over 220 stations across the country, according to the New York Post.
Christian News
Britain: London Police Threaten To Arrest Christian Street Preacher
Police officers in the United Kingdom recently threatened to arrest a Christian who was preaching the Gospel of salvation on a London street after they received a call claiming he had made a homophobic statement through an amplifying device, the Daily Mail reports.
Sudan: Christian Mother Attacked By Muslim Husband On Account Of Her Faith In Jesus
A Christian mother of seven living at an internally displaced persons camp in Sudan was badly beaten by her Muslim husband after he heard about her new faith in Jesus, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.