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Around the World
North Korea Detains US Soldier
U.S. President Joe Biden faced another foreign policy crisis Tuesday as defense officials confirmed that the person crossing unauthorized into North Korea was an American soldier.
US Deploys Nuke Sub to South Korea
The United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea on Tuesday for the first time in four decades, as the allies warned North Korea that any use of the North's nuclear weapons in combat would result in the end of its regime.
Russia Attacks Ukraine Ports After Ending Grain Deal (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has warned Ukraine of security risks if it continues shipping grain out of Ukrainian Black Sea ports without Moscow's approval. The Kremlin made the announcement after pulling out of a grain deal and then ordering overnight air strikes on Ukrainian port cities.
Russia Ends Grain Deal After Bridge Attack
Moscow on Monday pulled out of a grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea after two people died in a blast hitting a bridge linking Crimea with Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Two Syrian soldiers injured in alleged Israeli strikes near Damascus
Two Syrian soldiers were injured after alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in the Damascus area on Tuesday night, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA.
Laser air defenses coming to Israeli border communities soon
Within approximately 18 months, Israel is expected to deploy the world’s first laser defense systems, on borders that have Iranian-backed terrorist armies on the other side.
Israeli protesters block highways in ‘day of disruption’ against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan
Israeli protesters blocked highways and gathered outside Tel Aviv’s stock exchange and military headquarters on Tuesday in the latest countrywide demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s planned judicial overhaul.
Inside the United States
House Democrat seeks to eliminate “husband” and “wife” from federal law
A House Democratic lawmaker have proposed legislation to eliminate the terms "husband" and "wife" from federal law in favor of gender neutral terminology.
Court ruling for web designer may not protect others opposing same-sex weddings
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in favor of a Christian web designer who opposed making same-sex wedding websites didn’t settle everything for religious objectors, according to legal experts who say bakers, florists and others may still have to battle in court to stay out of LGBTQ celebrations.
Christian News
Mali: Hundreds of civilians killed by Islamic State fighters, “please pray”
Survivors of Islamic State attacks in Mali have given testimony to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization that indicates hundreds of civilians in the north-west African country were killed by jihadists in the first half of this year alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Mali has been plagued by a staggering rise in Islamic terror attacks since jihadists took over much of its northern section in a coup in 2012.
Indonesia: North Sumatra Christian worship service again disrupted by Muslims
A Christian congregation in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, had its worship service disrupted by Muslim protestors for the second time in two months on July 2, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: 400 violent attacks on Christians in first half of 2023
A new study published by the United Christian Forum (UCF) shows there were 400 violent attacks on Christians in India in the first half of this year alone, the Christian Post reports. Documenting a surge in violence against Christians in India, the study shows the month of June saw an average of three attacks per day.
North Korea Detains US Soldier
U.S. President Joe Biden faced another foreign policy crisis Tuesday as defense officials confirmed that the person crossing unauthorized into North Korea was an American soldier.
US Deploys Nuke Sub to South Korea
The United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea on Tuesday for the first time in four decades, as the allies warned North Korea that any use of the North's nuclear weapons in combat would result in the end of its regime.
Russia Attacks Ukraine Ports After Ending Grain Deal (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has warned Ukraine of security risks if it continues shipping grain out of Ukrainian Black Sea ports without Moscow's approval. The Kremlin made the announcement after pulling out of a grain deal and then ordering overnight air strikes on Ukrainian port cities.
Russia Ends Grain Deal After Bridge Attack
Moscow on Monday pulled out of a grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea after two people died in a blast hitting a bridge linking Crimea with Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Two Syrian soldiers injured in alleged Israeli strikes near Damascus
Two Syrian soldiers were injured after alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in the Damascus area on Tuesday night, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA.
Laser air defenses coming to Israeli border communities soon
Within approximately 18 months, Israel is expected to deploy the world’s first laser defense systems, on borders that have Iranian-backed terrorist armies on the other side.
Israeli protesters block highways in ‘day of disruption’ against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan
Israeli protesters blocked highways and gathered outside Tel Aviv’s stock exchange and military headquarters on Tuesday in the latest countrywide demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s planned judicial overhaul.
Inside the United States
House Democrat seeks to eliminate “husband” and “wife” from federal law
A House Democratic lawmaker have proposed legislation to eliminate the terms "husband" and "wife" from federal law in favor of gender neutral terminology.
Court ruling for web designer may not protect others opposing same-sex weddings
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in favor of a Christian web designer who opposed making same-sex wedding websites didn’t settle everything for religious objectors, according to legal experts who say bakers, florists and others may still have to battle in court to stay out of LGBTQ celebrations.
Christian News
Mali: Hundreds of civilians killed by Islamic State fighters, “please pray”
Survivors of Islamic State attacks in Mali have given testimony to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization that indicates hundreds of civilians in the north-west African country were killed by jihadists in the first half of this year alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Mali has been plagued by a staggering rise in Islamic terror attacks since jihadists took over much of its northern section in a coup in 2012.
Indonesia: North Sumatra Christian worship service again disrupted by Muslims
A Christian congregation in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, had its worship service disrupted by Muslim protestors for the second time in two months on July 2, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: 400 violent attacks on Christians in first half of 2023
A new study published by the United Christian Forum (UCF) shows there were 400 violent attacks on Christians in India in the first half of this year alone, the Christian Post reports. Documenting a surge in violence against Christians in India, the study shows the month of June saw an average of three attacks per day.
Around the World
Iran Resumes Enforcing Hijab After Deadly Protests
Iran warned Sunday that its morality police would resume patrols to force women to wear headscarves in public, 10 months after the death of a young woman in custody sparked nationwide protests in which hundreds died.
Thousands Attend Budapest Pride Protesting Hungary’s LGBT Law
Thousands attended the Budapest Pride March in Hungary’s capital to express anger about a crackdown on LGBTQI+ community depictions by the rightwing government, which supports “traditional families and Christian values.”
Europe, US Facing Dangerous Heatwaves
Dangerous heatwaves were due to intensify in the United States and Europe, with one in three Americans, about 113 million people, under heat advisories: from Florida to California and up to Washington state.
Hungary Fines Retailer For Selling Gay Novel To Youth
Hungarian authorities have fined a national bookseller for selling a British graphic novel without closed wrapping - saying it violates a law prohibiting the depiction of homosexuality to minors.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Allies ‘Shocked’ Israel’s High Court will Hear Petition to Disqualify Prime Minister
Leaders in the coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they were "shocked" that a judge on Israel's High Court of Justice decided Thursday that the court will hear a petition from a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to have the prime minister disqualified from office.
Biblical red heifer could bring million visitors to Samaria
Hundreds of visitors flocked to Shiloh in Samaria’s Binyamin region on Thursday to welcome a biblically pure red heifer.
Inside the United States
Despite Supreme Court ruling, Biden unveils $39 billion in new student loan debt forgiveness
Just weeks removed from a Supreme Court ruling that declared its student loan forgiveness program unconstitutional, the Biden administration on Friday announced new relief for students that will cancel $39 billion in debt for more than 804,000 past students.
Biotech Lab Working to Create Lab-Grown Human Eggs
A Berkeley, California, biotech startup is working to create lab-grown human eggs, which its owners say will revolutionize how humans reproduce.
Christian News
Angry Muslim Crowds Try To Attack Pakistan Christians
Muslim crowds threatened Sunday to attack thousands of Christians in a predominantly Christian town in Pakistan’s Punjab province for alleged blasphemy against Islam.
Iran Resumes Enforcing Hijab After Deadly Protests
Iran warned Sunday that its morality police would resume patrols to force women to wear headscarves in public, 10 months after the death of a young woman in custody sparked nationwide protests in which hundreds died.
Thousands Attend Budapest Pride Protesting Hungary’s LGBT Law
Thousands attended the Budapest Pride March in Hungary’s capital to express anger about a crackdown on LGBTQI+ community depictions by the rightwing government, which supports “traditional families and Christian values.”
Europe, US Facing Dangerous Heatwaves
Dangerous heatwaves were due to intensify in the United States and Europe, with one in three Americans, about 113 million people, under heat advisories: from Florida to California and up to Washington state.
Hungary Fines Retailer For Selling Gay Novel To Youth
Hungarian authorities have fined a national bookseller for selling a British graphic novel without closed wrapping - saying it violates a law prohibiting the depiction of homosexuality to minors.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Allies ‘Shocked’ Israel’s High Court will Hear Petition to Disqualify Prime Minister
Leaders in the coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they were "shocked" that a judge on Israel's High Court of Justice decided Thursday that the court will hear a petition from a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to have the prime minister disqualified from office.
Biblical red heifer could bring million visitors to Samaria
Hundreds of visitors flocked to Shiloh in Samaria’s Binyamin region on Thursday to welcome a biblically pure red heifer.
Inside the United States
Despite Supreme Court ruling, Biden unveils $39 billion in new student loan debt forgiveness
Just weeks removed from a Supreme Court ruling that declared its student loan forgiveness program unconstitutional, the Biden administration on Friday announced new relief for students that will cancel $39 billion in debt for more than 804,000 past students.
Biotech Lab Working to Create Lab-Grown Human Eggs
A Berkeley, California, biotech startup is working to create lab-grown human eggs, which its owners say will revolutionize how humans reproduce.
Christian News
Angry Muslim Crowds Try To Attack Pakistan Christians
Muslim crowds threatened Sunday to attack thousands of Christians in a predominantly Christian town in Pakistan’s Punjab province for alleged blasphemy against Islam.
Around the World
Central Banks Plan Currency Chip Implants In People, Experts Warn (Worthy News Investigation)
Central banks plan to roll out central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in microchips implanted under the skin, enabling government control over the world population’s personal expenditures, including buying food and water, several sources familiar with the scheme say.
Brawl Breaks Out In Kosovo Parliament As Ethnic Tensions Rise
Fighting broke out in Kosovo’s parliament Thursday after an opposition legislator threw water at Prime Minister Albin Kurti while he explained government plans to end tensions with minority Serbs in the country's north.
Deadly Heatwave Impacting Europe, North-West Africa
A deadly heatwave is spreading across parts of southern Europe and north-west Africa, with potentially record-breaking temperatures in the coming days, meteorologists warn.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
N7 Initiative pushes regional free trade deal with Israel, Arab states
The N7 Initiative is pushing for a regional free agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbors, starting with a trilateral one with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Israel attacked on Twitter for human rights violations more than any other country in the world, “111 times more than North Korea”
Bringing to mind longstanding, harmful antisemitic narratives, an “alarming” new study has found that Israel has been criticized on the Twitter social media platform around 10 times more than any other country in the world in regard to human rights violations, the Jerusalem Post reports. Posts against Israel included typical antisemitic tropes about Jewish bloodlust, dominance, covert control, and replacement.
Inside the United States
Fed Set to Raise Rates in July Despite Inflation Slowdown
Federal Reserve officials appear poised to resume interest-rate hikes this month after data showed inflation cooled sharply in June but remains above the central bank’s target.
US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
US regulators on Thursday approved the nation's first over-the-counter birth control pill.
Christian News
Afghanistan: Christians face death but the Gospel is going forward
The Gospel is going forward in Afghanistan even as Afghan Christians face worsening conditions and ongoing mortal danger under the ruling Taliban Islamic terror regime, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian man detained on charges of blasphemy for sharing Facebook post with Bible verse
Continuing the brutal clamp down on Christians in Pakistan, authorities in Punjab province have arrested and detained a Christian for alleged blasphemy on the grounds that he shared a Facebook post with a Scripture that was deemed insulting to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
There is “no religious freedom in China,” Chinese pastor tells US House Select Committee
A pastor who led his entire church of over 60 people out of China to escape persecution there has testified to US Congress members that “there is no religious freedom” in his country of origin, the Washington Times reports.
Central Banks Plan Currency Chip Implants In People, Experts Warn (Worthy News Investigation)
Central banks plan to roll out central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in microchips implanted under the skin, enabling government control over the world population’s personal expenditures, including buying food and water, several sources familiar with the scheme say.
Brawl Breaks Out In Kosovo Parliament As Ethnic Tensions Rise
Fighting broke out in Kosovo’s parliament Thursday after an opposition legislator threw water at Prime Minister Albin Kurti while he explained government plans to end tensions with minority Serbs in the country's north.
Deadly Heatwave Impacting Europe, North-West Africa
A deadly heatwave is spreading across parts of southern Europe and north-west Africa, with potentially record-breaking temperatures in the coming days, meteorologists warn.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
N7 Initiative pushes regional free trade deal with Israel, Arab states
The N7 Initiative is pushing for a regional free agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbors, starting with a trilateral one with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Israel attacked on Twitter for human rights violations more than any other country in the world, “111 times more than North Korea”
Bringing to mind longstanding, harmful antisemitic narratives, an “alarming” new study has found that Israel has been criticized on the Twitter social media platform around 10 times more than any other country in the world in regard to human rights violations, the Jerusalem Post reports. Posts against Israel included typical antisemitic tropes about Jewish bloodlust, dominance, covert control, and replacement.
Inside the United States
Fed Set to Raise Rates in July Despite Inflation Slowdown
Federal Reserve officials appear poised to resume interest-rate hikes this month after data showed inflation cooled sharply in June but remains above the central bank’s target.
US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
US regulators on Thursday approved the nation's first over-the-counter birth control pill.
Christian News
Afghanistan: Christians face death but the Gospel is going forward
The Gospel is going forward in Afghanistan even as Afghan Christians face worsening conditions and ongoing mortal danger under the ruling Taliban Islamic terror regime, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian man detained on charges of blasphemy for sharing Facebook post with Bible verse
Continuing the brutal clamp down on Christians in Pakistan, authorities in Punjab province have arrested and detained a Christian for alleged blasphemy on the grounds that he shared a Facebook post with a Scripture that was deemed insulting to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
There is “no religious freedom in China,” Chinese pastor tells US House Select Committee
A pastor who led his entire church of over 60 people out of China to escape persecution there has testified to US Congress members that “there is no religious freedom” in his country of origin, the Washington Times reports.