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Around the World
Biden: ‘Russia Uses Hypersonic Missiles And May Deploy Chemical Weapons’
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Monday that Russia uses hypersonic missiles in Ukraine and warned that Moscow might also deploy chemical and biological weapons to crush fierce resistance.
100,000 US Forces Europe As War In Ukraine Escalates
American forces are in Ukraine, and the United States is rapidly deploying at least 100,000 troops elsewhere in Europe, amid fears the Ukrainian-Russian war will spread to other nations, U.S. sources confirm.
Khamenei signals support for ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna
Iran’s supreme leader on Monday signaled support for Tehran’s nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief, a rare reference to the still-halted talks, as world powers near a diplomatic turning point.
Any deal with Russia will require Ukrainian referendum, Zelensky says
Any deal reached in peace negotiations with Russia will be submitted to a referendum in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky told a regional Ukrainian public media outlet on Monday.
US prepares to sign major appeasement deal with Iran
As the Biden administration prepares to sign a final deal with Iran that has been lambasted by numerous experts as nothing short of a major appeasement of the Islamic regime, Washington is now also weighing the removal of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from a terror blacklist in return for a public commitment from Iran to de-escalation in the region.
Russian Court Bans Facebook and Instagram for ‘Extremist Activities’
A Russian court on Monday has banned Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for alleged “extremist activities,” rendering its operations inside Russia illegal.
China Plane Crashes In Chinese Mountains; All 132 People Feared Dead
China’s hardline leader Xi Jinping ordered rescuers to do their utmost after a China Eastern Airlines plane carrying 132 people crashed in the mountains in southern Guangxi province.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Warns US Against Removing Iran’s IRGC from Terror Blacklist
Israeli leaders are concerned the US may be planning to remove Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from its terrorist blacklist as part of a deal to revive the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.
Orthodox Jews Mourn Revered Rabbi
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews have been plunged into mourning after Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading authority on Jewish Law, died Friday at the age of 94.
Inside the United States
US: Fed prepared to raise interest rates ‘aggressively’
The US central bank must be swift in bringing “much too high” inflation to heel, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday, adding that the bank could “aggressively” raise interest rates if necessary.
Senate Republicans To Introduce Bill Banning Government From Contracting With Leakers
Republicans in the Senate will introduce legislation later Monday that would prohibit the federal government from entering into contracts with individuals who have used previous access to leak proprietary information.
Former FDA Commissioner: ‘This Is Likely to Become an Annualized Vaccine for the Majority of Americans’
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that Americans will likely need to get a COVID vaccine every year, and for those who are vulnerable, they should think about getting it every six months.
Trump super PAC hoards cash, with more on hand than RNC and DNC combined
Former President Donald Trump's Save America PAC political action committee has more cash on hand than the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee combined, Federal Election Commission filings show.
Biden: ‘Russia Uses Hypersonic Missiles And May Deploy Chemical Weapons’
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Monday that Russia uses hypersonic missiles in Ukraine and warned that Moscow might also deploy chemical and biological weapons to crush fierce resistance.
100,000 US Forces Europe As War In Ukraine Escalates
American forces are in Ukraine, and the United States is rapidly deploying at least 100,000 troops elsewhere in Europe, amid fears the Ukrainian-Russian war will spread to other nations, U.S. sources confirm.
Khamenei signals support for ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna
Iran’s supreme leader on Monday signaled support for Tehran’s nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief, a rare reference to the still-halted talks, as world powers near a diplomatic turning point.
Any deal with Russia will require Ukrainian referendum, Zelensky says
Any deal reached in peace negotiations with Russia will be submitted to a referendum in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky told a regional Ukrainian public media outlet on Monday.
US prepares to sign major appeasement deal with Iran
As the Biden administration prepares to sign a final deal with Iran that has been lambasted by numerous experts as nothing short of a major appeasement of the Islamic regime, Washington is now also weighing the removal of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from a terror blacklist in return for a public commitment from Iran to de-escalation in the region.
Russian Court Bans Facebook and Instagram for ‘Extremist Activities’
A Russian court on Monday has banned Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for alleged “extremist activities,” rendering its operations inside Russia illegal.
China Plane Crashes In Chinese Mountains; All 132 People Feared Dead
China’s hardline leader Xi Jinping ordered rescuers to do their utmost after a China Eastern Airlines plane carrying 132 people crashed in the mountains in southern Guangxi province.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Warns US Against Removing Iran’s IRGC from Terror Blacklist
Israeli leaders are concerned the US may be planning to remove Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from its terrorist blacklist as part of a deal to revive the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.
Orthodox Jews Mourn Revered Rabbi
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews have been plunged into mourning after Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading authority on Jewish Law, died Friday at the age of 94.
Inside the United States
US: Fed prepared to raise interest rates ‘aggressively’
The US central bank must be swift in bringing “much too high” inflation to heel, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday, adding that the bank could “aggressively” raise interest rates if necessary.
Senate Republicans To Introduce Bill Banning Government From Contracting With Leakers
Republicans in the Senate will introduce legislation later Monday that would prohibit the federal government from entering into contracts with individuals who have used previous access to leak proprietary information.
Former FDA Commissioner: ‘This Is Likely to Become an Annualized Vaccine for the Majority of Americans’
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that Americans will likely need to get a COVID vaccine every year, and for those who are vulnerable, they should think about getting it every six months.
Trump super PAC hoards cash, with more on hand than RNC and DNC combined
Former President Donald Trump's Save America PAC political action committee has more cash on hand than the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee combined, Federal Election Commission filings show.
Around the World
US adds $800m in military aid to Ukraine, including drones, anti-tank weapons
The US will send an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded for Washington’s further help in staving off the Russian invasion in an address to a joint session of Congress.
Thousands Of U.S. Troops In Australia As China Tensions Rise
Thousands of American troops arrive in Australia as Western tensions rise with China over its growing military activities in the region, military sources said.
Russian Attacks Kill Dozens
At least scores of people were reported killed in new Russian attacks in Ukraine, but Moscow condemned U.S. President Joe Biden for calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.”
IMF: Ukraine War Undermines Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the war in Ukraine will undermine the global economy as it leads to record prices of food and energy and surging inflation.
Injured Fox News Correspondent Treated Outside Ukraine
Benjamin Hall, the injured Fox News correspondent who survived an attack in which two other journalists died, is now treated outside Ukraine, the network says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US ambassador to Israel calls settlement growth ‘infuriating,’ backs a divided Jerusalem
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides joined Americans for Peace Now (APN) in a webinar on Tuesday to discuss his new job and what his vision is for the region. “I’m center-left,” he said. “I’m left generally, but I put in the ‘center’ just to make myself feel better.”
Christians find unity in restoring holiest Jerusalem church
The three Christian communities that have uneasily shared their holiest site for centuries are embarking on a large-scale project to restore the ancient stone floor of the Jerusalem basilica.
Inside the United States
Moderna Seeks FDA Authorization for Second COVID Booster for All Adults
Moderna Inc sought emergency use authorization with U.S. health regulators for a second COVID-19 booster shot late Thursday, as a surge in cases in some parts of the world fuels fears of another wave of the pandemic.
Americans Overestimate Sexual Minorities And Other Groups
With U.S. media covering discrimination extensively, Americans may be forgiven for “rarely” getting it right when estimating demographic groups, a survey suggests.
Christian News
US-Backed Missionary Abducted In Ukraine
A Ukrainian missionary of a U.S.-backed aid group has been abducted by Russian forces near Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol, several sources confirmed Thursday.
US Missionary Rescues Children, Mothers In Ukraine
The American founder of mission group Mercy Projects is rescuing children and their mothers inside wartorn Ukraine.
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US adds $800m in military aid to Ukraine, including drones, anti-tank weapons
The US will send an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded for Washington’s further help in staving off the Russian invasion in an address to a joint session of Congress.
Thousands Of U.S. Troops In Australia As China Tensions Rise
Thousands of American troops arrive in Australia as Western tensions rise with China over its growing military activities in the region, military sources said.
Russian Attacks Kill Dozens
At least scores of people were reported killed in new Russian attacks in Ukraine, but Moscow condemned U.S. President Joe Biden for calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.”
IMF: Ukraine War Undermines Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the war in Ukraine will undermine the global economy as it leads to record prices of food and energy and surging inflation.
Injured Fox News Correspondent Treated Outside Ukraine
Benjamin Hall, the injured Fox News correspondent who survived an attack in which two other journalists died, is now treated outside Ukraine, the network says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US ambassador to Israel calls settlement growth ‘infuriating,’ backs a divided Jerusalem
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides joined Americans for Peace Now (APN) in a webinar on Tuesday to discuss his new job and what his vision is for the region. “I’m center-left,” he said. “I’m left generally, but I put in the ‘center’ just to make myself feel better.”
Christians find unity in restoring holiest Jerusalem church
The three Christian communities that have uneasily shared their holiest site for centuries are embarking on a large-scale project to restore the ancient stone floor of the Jerusalem basilica.
Inside the United States
Moderna Seeks FDA Authorization for Second COVID Booster for All Adults
Moderna Inc sought emergency use authorization with U.S. health regulators for a second COVID-19 booster shot late Thursday, as a surge in cases in some parts of the world fuels fears of another wave of the pandemic.
Americans Overestimate Sexual Minorities And Other Groups
With U.S. media covering discrimination extensively, Americans may be forgiven for “rarely” getting it right when estimating demographic groups, a survey suggests.
Christian News
US-Backed Missionary Abducted In Ukraine
A Ukrainian missionary of a U.S.-backed aid group has been abducted by Russian forces near Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol, several sources confirmed Thursday.
US Missionary Rescues Children, Mothers In Ukraine
The American founder of mission group Mercy Projects is rescuing children and their mothers inside wartorn Ukraine.
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Hunter Biden and the shame of social media
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Around the World
New Iran Agreement Would Let Russia Cash in on $10 Billion Contract To Build Nuclear Sites
Russia’s top state-controlled energy company is set to cash in on a $10 billion contract to build out one of Iran’s most contested nuclear sites as part of concessions granted in the soon-to-be-announced nuclear agreement that will guarantee sanctions on both countries are lifted.
Leaders Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia In Kyiv
As Russian troops advance towards Ukraine’s capital, the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia visited Kyiv to express their support for the war-torn nation.
Russia on verge of $150B debt default as sanctions cripple economy
Russia is spiraling closer to a historic debt default that could ripple throughout the global economy after the U.S. and its European allies hit the Kremlin with a slew of crippling financial sanctions.
Ukraine’s President Cites Pearl Habor As He Asks US Congress For Help
With much of his nation facing an expanding Russian invasion, war-time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the U.S. Congress for help in a history-making speech.
US President Biden To Visit Europe As War Rages
U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Rally In Budapest
Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians gathered for rival rallies in Budapest, overshadowed by concerns over who should lead the nation after the April 3 elections with a raging war in neighboring Ukraine.
NATO: ‘Hundreds Of Thousands Of European Troops On High Alert’
NATO says hundreds of thousands of troops in Europe are on "heightened alert” after Russia brought the war in Ukraine to the doorsteps of the military alliance.
Russia blocks a dozen news sites
Russia blocked access to over a dozen news sites, including two Israeli sites, Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor announced Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Bennett played key role in mediating Russia-Ukraine talks
The Financial Times reports that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett played a central role in advancing talks between Ukraine and Russia.
On Moldovan border, Christian groups help Ukrainians flee to Israel
It is one of history’s ironies that the northern Moldovan town of Otaci, emptied of its Jews during World War II, is now an entry point for fleeing Ukrainians who are on their way to Israel.
Inside the United States
Fed announces first interest rate hike in years as inflation looms large
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would raise its interest rate target by a quarter percentage point in an effort to curb soaring inflation, a major step away from its pandemic-era emergency policies.
Biden allows 76,000 Afghans to apply for ‘temporary’ protection in U.S. despite vetting issues
More than 76,000 Afghan nationals brought to the United States following President Joe Biden's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan may apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to shield them from deportation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday, despite the fact that a watchdog report last month found some refugees posed serious security risks.
More than 20 states back South Carolina appeal over fetal heartbeat law
Twenty-one states filed a brief in support of South Carolina’s call for a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals review of the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Act.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker meets with decertification supporters, says 2020 election will stand
The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly continues to say there is no way to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Colorado: House passes bill allowing abortion to nine months for any reason
The Colorado House of Representatives has passed a bill that would permit abortion through the whole nine months of pregnancy, for any reason including on grounds of sex, race, or disability, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. Titled the Reproductive Health Quality Act (HB 1279), the bill passed on Tuesday by 40-24.
Christian News
Billy Graham Crusade Director Harvey Thomas Dies At 82
Harvey Thomas, who organized the evangelism rallies for the late evangelist Billy Graham in the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, has died. He was 82, his family said in published remarks Tuesday.
Ukraine Bible Society: “We need more Bibles”
As Ukraine prepared to face the imminent Russian invasion last month, the Ukrainian Bible Society in Kyiv reported it was running out of printing Bibles as so many people were turning to the Word of God in this time of crisis, Church Leaders (CL) reports.
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New Iran Agreement Would Let Russia Cash in on $10 Billion Contract To Build Nuclear Sites
Russia’s top state-controlled energy company is set to cash in on a $10 billion contract to build out one of Iran’s most contested nuclear sites as part of concessions granted in the soon-to-be-announced nuclear agreement that will guarantee sanctions on both countries are lifted.
Leaders Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia In Kyiv
As Russian troops advance towards Ukraine’s capital, the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia visited Kyiv to express their support for the war-torn nation.
Russia on verge of $150B debt default as sanctions cripple economy
Russia is spiraling closer to a historic debt default that could ripple throughout the global economy after the U.S. and its European allies hit the Kremlin with a slew of crippling financial sanctions.
Ukraine’s President Cites Pearl Habor As He Asks US Congress For Help
With much of his nation facing an expanding Russian invasion, war-time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the U.S. Congress for help in a history-making speech.
US President Biden To Visit Europe As War Rages
U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Rally In Budapest
Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians gathered for rival rallies in Budapest, overshadowed by concerns over who should lead the nation after the April 3 elections with a raging war in neighboring Ukraine.
NATO: ‘Hundreds Of Thousands Of European Troops On High Alert’
NATO says hundreds of thousands of troops in Europe are on "heightened alert” after Russia brought the war in Ukraine to the doorsteps of the military alliance.
Russia blocks a dozen news sites
Russia blocked access to over a dozen news sites, including two Israeli sites, Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor announced Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Bennett played key role in mediating Russia-Ukraine talks
The Financial Times reports that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett played a central role in advancing talks between Ukraine and Russia.
On Moldovan border, Christian groups help Ukrainians flee to Israel
It is one of history’s ironies that the northern Moldovan town of Otaci, emptied of its Jews during World War II, is now an entry point for fleeing Ukrainians who are on their way to Israel.
Inside the United States
Fed announces first interest rate hike in years as inflation looms large
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would raise its interest rate target by a quarter percentage point in an effort to curb soaring inflation, a major step away from its pandemic-era emergency policies.
Biden allows 76,000 Afghans to apply for ‘temporary’ protection in U.S. despite vetting issues
More than 76,000 Afghan nationals brought to the United States following President Joe Biden's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan may apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to shield them from deportation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday, despite the fact that a watchdog report last month found some refugees posed serious security risks.
More than 20 states back South Carolina appeal over fetal heartbeat law
Twenty-one states filed a brief in support of South Carolina’s call for a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals review of the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Act.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker meets with decertification supporters, says 2020 election will stand
The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly continues to say there is no way to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Colorado: House passes bill allowing abortion to nine months for any reason
The Colorado House of Representatives has passed a bill that would permit abortion through the whole nine months of pregnancy, for any reason including on grounds of sex, race, or disability, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. Titled the Reproductive Health Quality Act (HB 1279), the bill passed on Tuesday by 40-24.
Christian News
Billy Graham Crusade Director Harvey Thomas Dies At 82
Harvey Thomas, who organized the evangelism rallies for the late evangelist Billy Graham in the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, has died. He was 82, his family said in published remarks Tuesday.
Ukraine Bible Society: “We need more Bibles”
As Ukraine prepared to face the imminent Russian invasion last month, the Ukrainian Bible Society in Kyiv reported it was running out of printing Bibles as so many people were turning to the Word of God in this time of crisis, Church Leaders (CL) reports.
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