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Around the World
North Korea Confirms Detention of US Soldier While Christians Suffer
North Korea has confirmed custody of Travis King in its first response to requests for information on the U.S. soldier's whereabouts, the United Nations Command has said.
Iran is helping Syria build arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons, Israeli report says
Two Israeli researchers reported on Wednesday that Iran appears to be helping Syria to build an arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons for use not only by Tehran but also by Russia and, especially, by Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy and arch enemy of Israel, i24NEWS reports.
Iran has “dramatically” increased executions for political reasons, new report shows
A US-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has reported that Iran’s Islamic extremist regime is “dramatically” increasing the number of politically motivated executions it carries out, Radio Free Europe (Rferl) reports. Iran executes more people than any other country in the world, Amnesty International has reported separately.
US Withdraws Embassy Staff From Niger; Christians Concerned
The United States acknowledged Thursday that it ordered the evacuation of staff and families from its embassy in Niger following last week’s coup, which added to uncertainty within the Christian minority in the West African nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Top court holds key hearing on law shielding Netanyahu from removal from office
The High Court of Justice was on Thursday holding a pivotal hearing on petitions against a law passed earlier this year that prevents the court from ordering the removal of a sitting prime minister, in what could herald a new phase in the hard-right government’s showdown against what it claims is an overly powerful judicial system.
Gaza Palestinians stage rare protests against Hamas
Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip recently held a rare display of protest against the brutal Hamas Islamic terror organization which rules them, i24NEWS reports.
Israeli military arrests senior member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in West Bank
Israel Defense Forces and members of Shin Bet arrested a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the West Bank village of Burkin near Jenin on Wednesday night, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
Trump pleads not guilty to all charges in special counsel’s Jan. 6 case
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded "not guilty" to all criminal charges stemming from special counsel Jack Smith's indictment related to the 2020 presidential election and Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Democrat-Led Anti-Israel Bill Relies on Research From Designated Terror Group
A Democrat-led bill condemning Israel’s so-called military occupation of Palestinian lands relies on research from an Israeli-designated terrorist organization.
North Korea Confirms Detention of US Soldier While Christians Suffer
North Korea has confirmed custody of Travis King in its first response to requests for information on the U.S. soldier's whereabouts, the United Nations Command has said.
Iran is helping Syria build arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons, Israeli report says
Two Israeli researchers reported on Wednesday that Iran appears to be helping Syria to build an arsenal of chemical and advanced weapons for use not only by Tehran but also by Russia and, especially, by Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy and arch enemy of Israel, i24NEWS reports.
Iran has “dramatically” increased executions for political reasons, new report shows
A US-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has reported that Iran’s Islamic extremist regime is “dramatically” increasing the number of politically motivated executions it carries out, Radio Free Europe (Rferl) reports. Iran executes more people than any other country in the world, Amnesty International has reported separately.
US Withdraws Embassy Staff From Niger; Christians Concerned
The United States acknowledged Thursday that it ordered the evacuation of staff and families from its embassy in Niger following last week’s coup, which added to uncertainty within the Christian minority in the West African nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Top court holds key hearing on law shielding Netanyahu from removal from office
The High Court of Justice was on Thursday holding a pivotal hearing on petitions against a law passed earlier this year that prevents the court from ordering the removal of a sitting prime minister, in what could herald a new phase in the hard-right government’s showdown against what it claims is an overly powerful judicial system.
Gaza Palestinians stage rare protests against Hamas
Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip recently held a rare display of protest against the brutal Hamas Islamic terror organization which rules them, i24NEWS reports.
Israeli military arrests senior member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in West Bank
Israel Defense Forces and members of Shin Bet arrested a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the West Bank village of Burkin near Jenin on Wednesday night, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
Trump pleads not guilty to all charges in special counsel’s Jan. 6 case
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded "not guilty" to all criminal charges stemming from special counsel Jack Smith's indictment related to the 2020 presidential election and Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Democrat-Led Anti-Israel Bill Relies on Research From Designated Terror Group
A Democrat-led bill condemning Israel’s so-called military occupation of Palestinian lands relies on research from an Israeli-designated terrorist organization.
Around the World
Russia Attacks Ukraine Grain Port Near Romania
Authorities said Wednesday that a Russian drone strike hit Ukrainian port facilities at Izmail on the River Danube, near Romania, a member of the NATO military allowance.
Iran’s Navy Unveils New Vessels Armed With Long-Range Missiles
Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Navy has unveiled new vessels equipped with 600-km range missiles at a time of rising tensions with the United States in the Gulf, the semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported on Wednesday.
US Limits Visa Rights For Hungarians
Simmering tensions between Hungary and the United States further rose Wednesday after Washington limited the Hungarian participation in a visa waiver program.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a surprise military drill Wednesday on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s High Court September Hearing for Judicial Reform Law Will Include All 15 Justices
The president of Israel's Supreme Court confirmed Monday that all 15 justices will assemble on September 12th to hear a challenge to the recently-passed judicial reform law eliminating the "reasonableness" clause. It's the first time the entire court will hear a case.
IDF chief, president tour Lebanon border amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah
IDF Chief of staff Herzi Halevi and President Isaac Herzog made separate trips Wednesday to Israel’s northern border with Lebanon amid heightened tensions with the Hezbollah terror organization.
FM Cohen: ‘Israel is the closest it has ever been to peace agreement with Saudi Arabia’
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said in an interview on Monday evening that Israel "is the closest it has ever been to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia."
Inside the United States
Jury Imposes Sentence Of Synagogue Attacker
A jury imposed the death penalty on a man who spread antisemitic hatred before fatally shooting 11 worshippers at a synagogue in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.
FBI locates 200 sex trafficking victims, identifies 196 suspects in nationwide campaign
The FBI located 200 sex trafficking victims, including 59 children, and identified or arrested 196 suspects during a two-week operation in July involving state and local partners, the federal agency announced.
Hundreds of US Troops Ending US-Mexico Border Mission
Hundreds of troops who were deployed to the United States border with Mexico earlier this year as the government ended pandemic-related asylum restrictions are now returning home.
US researchers are working on “cancer-killing” pill
America’s largest cancer research organization, City of Hope, is conducting preclinical trials on a new drug that appears able to “annihilate” solid cancerous tumors while leaving surrounding healthy cells alone, Sky News reports.
Christian News
Uganda: Pastor beaten unconscious for comparing Jesus and Mohammed at funeral
Extremist Muslims in eastern Uganda beat a pastor unconscious as he officiated at the funeral of a Christian convert and used the occasion to compare Jesus Christ with the Islamic prophet Mohammed, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, Christians have come under increasing violent attack from radicalized Muslims on account of their faith and for sharing the Gospel.
Evangelical college sued by former female instructor for “complementarian” sex discrimination
The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago has asked a federal court of appeals to dismiss a discrimination suit filed against it by a female instructor whose contract was not renewed after she advocated against the college’s position that only men can be ordained for ministry, the Washington Times reports. Oral arguments in the case are expected to be heard at the end of this year or early next year.
Russia Attacks Ukraine Grain Port Near Romania
Authorities said Wednesday that a Russian drone strike hit Ukrainian port facilities at Izmail on the River Danube, near Romania, a member of the NATO military allowance.
Iran’s Navy Unveils New Vessels Armed With Long-Range Missiles
Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Navy has unveiled new vessels equipped with 600-km range missiles at a time of rising tensions with the United States in the Gulf, the semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported on Wednesday.
US Limits Visa Rights For Hungarians
Simmering tensions between Hungary and the United States further rose Wednesday after Washington limited the Hungarian participation in a visa waiver program.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a surprise military drill Wednesday on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s High Court September Hearing for Judicial Reform Law Will Include All 15 Justices
The president of Israel's Supreme Court confirmed Monday that all 15 justices will assemble on September 12th to hear a challenge to the recently-passed judicial reform law eliminating the "reasonableness" clause. It's the first time the entire court will hear a case.
IDF chief, president tour Lebanon border amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah
IDF Chief of staff Herzi Halevi and President Isaac Herzog made separate trips Wednesday to Israel’s northern border with Lebanon amid heightened tensions with the Hezbollah terror organization.
FM Cohen: ‘Israel is the closest it has ever been to peace agreement with Saudi Arabia’
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said in an interview on Monday evening that Israel "is the closest it has ever been to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia."
Inside the United States
Jury Imposes Sentence Of Synagogue Attacker
A jury imposed the death penalty on a man who spread antisemitic hatred before fatally shooting 11 worshippers at a synagogue in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.
FBI locates 200 sex trafficking victims, identifies 196 suspects in nationwide campaign
The FBI located 200 sex trafficking victims, including 59 children, and identified or arrested 196 suspects during a two-week operation in July involving state and local partners, the federal agency announced.
Hundreds of US Troops Ending US-Mexico Border Mission
Hundreds of troops who were deployed to the United States border with Mexico earlier this year as the government ended pandemic-related asylum restrictions are now returning home.
US researchers are working on “cancer-killing” pill
America’s largest cancer research organization, City of Hope, is conducting preclinical trials on a new drug that appears able to “annihilate” solid cancerous tumors while leaving surrounding healthy cells alone, Sky News reports.
Christian News
Uganda: Pastor beaten unconscious for comparing Jesus and Mohammed at funeral
Extremist Muslims in eastern Uganda beat a pastor unconscious as he officiated at the funeral of a Christian convert and used the occasion to compare Jesus Christ with the Islamic prophet Mohammed, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, Christians have come under increasing violent attack from radicalized Muslims on account of their faith and for sharing the Gospel.
Evangelical college sued by former female instructor for “complementarian” sex discrimination
The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago has asked a federal court of appeals to dismiss a discrimination suit filed against it by a female instructor whose contract was not renewed after she advocated against the college’s position that only men can be ordained for ministry, the Washington Times reports. Oral arguments in the case are expected to be heard at the end of this year or early next year.
Around the World
Buildup of American Forces in Persian Gulf a New Signal of Worsening US-Iran Conflict
Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in the Persian Gulf. It's a sign that while America's wars in the region may be finished, its conflict with Iran over its advancing nuclear program continues to worsen, with no solutions in sight.
‘Moscow Hit By Ukrainian Drones’
Ukraine warned Russia on Tuesday to expect further drone strikes after the mayor of Moscow said a skyscraper had been attacked for the second time in two days.
West Africa suffered 1,800 terror attacks in first half of 2023
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told the UN Security Council that, in the first half of this year alone, West Africa suffered more than 1,800 terror attacks which killed 4,593 people, the Associated Press reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden says Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization deal may be underway
US President Joe Biden announced last week that a normalization agreement between Israel and long-term official enemy Saudi Arabia may be forthcoming, the Jerusalem Post reports. Such a deal would follow the Abraham Accord normalization deals brokered by the Trump administration between Israel and Morocco, Sudan, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Inside the United States
Trump Charged Over Alleged Election Fraud
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump faced significant legal challenges that could overshadow his re-election bid after he was charged with four counts following a grand jury’s examination of his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Special counsel announces charges against Trump over Jan. 6: ‘Unprecedented assault’ on democracy
Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday delivered remarks following the unveiling of a four-count indictment against former President Donald Trump in connection with the events of the Jan. 6, Capitol riot.
US’ Credit Rating Downgraded
One of the world’s largest credit agencies announced on Tuesday that it was lowering the U.S.’ long-term credit rating from “AAA” to “AA+,” citing future fiscal uncertainty.
Christian News
High living costs have caused significant downturn in US charitable giving
A new survey released Friday shows that the rising cost of living over the last three years has caused many Americans to either give less to charity or to cease giving altogether, the Washington Times reports. Polling 4,928 US adults in May, the survey was conducted by the consumer research company Collage Group.
Abducted US Christian nurse and daughter still captives in Haiti
The US State Department has stated it is working to secure the release of an American Christian nurse and her daughter who were kidnapped in Haiti last week, but declined to give any information on who the abductors might be or whether they have made any ransom demands, USA Today reports. Poverty and disaster-stricken Haiti has long been plagued by extreme gang violence and political instability.
Tens of thousands of young Christians attend youth conference in Missouri
St Louis, Missouri saw some 36,000 young Christians flock to town last week to attend the biennial North American Youth Congress hosted by the United Pentecostal Church International ministry, the St Louis Post Dispatch (STL) reports. Focused on ministering to students and young adults, the conference was held between July 26-28 at America’s Center.
Buildup of American Forces in Persian Gulf a New Signal of Worsening US-Iran Conflict
Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in the Persian Gulf. It's a sign that while America's wars in the region may be finished, its conflict with Iran over its advancing nuclear program continues to worsen, with no solutions in sight.
‘Moscow Hit By Ukrainian Drones’
Ukraine warned Russia on Tuesday to expect further drone strikes after the mayor of Moscow said a skyscraper had been attacked for the second time in two days.
West Africa suffered 1,800 terror attacks in first half of 2023
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told the UN Security Council that, in the first half of this year alone, West Africa suffered more than 1,800 terror attacks which killed 4,593 people, the Associated Press reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden says Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization deal may be underway
US President Joe Biden announced last week that a normalization agreement between Israel and long-term official enemy Saudi Arabia may be forthcoming, the Jerusalem Post reports. Such a deal would follow the Abraham Accord normalization deals brokered by the Trump administration between Israel and Morocco, Sudan, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Inside the United States
Trump Charged Over Alleged Election Fraud
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump faced significant legal challenges that could overshadow his re-election bid after he was charged with four counts following a grand jury’s examination of his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Special counsel announces charges against Trump over Jan. 6: ‘Unprecedented assault’ on democracy
Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday delivered remarks following the unveiling of a four-count indictment against former President Donald Trump in connection with the events of the Jan. 6, Capitol riot.
US’ Credit Rating Downgraded
One of the world’s largest credit agencies announced on Tuesday that it was lowering the U.S.’ long-term credit rating from “AAA” to “AA+,” citing future fiscal uncertainty.
Christian News
High living costs have caused significant downturn in US charitable giving
A new survey released Friday shows that the rising cost of living over the last three years has caused many Americans to either give less to charity or to cease giving altogether, the Washington Times reports. Polling 4,928 US adults in May, the survey was conducted by the consumer research company Collage Group.
Abducted US Christian nurse and daughter still captives in Haiti
The US State Department has stated it is working to secure the release of an American Christian nurse and her daughter who were kidnapped in Haiti last week, but declined to give any information on who the abductors might be or whether they have made any ransom demands, USA Today reports. Poverty and disaster-stricken Haiti has long been plagued by extreme gang violence and political instability.
Tens of thousands of young Christians attend youth conference in Missouri
St Louis, Missouri saw some 36,000 young Christians flock to town last week to attend the biennial North American Youth Congress hosted by the United Pentecostal Church International ministry, the St Louis Post Dispatch (STL) reports. Focused on ministering to students and young adults, the conference was held between July 26-28 at America’s Center.