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Around the World
Turkey’s push into Iraq risks deeper conflict
Looming over the deserted village of Sararo in northern Iraq, three Turkish military outposts break the skyline, part of an incursion that forced the residents to flee last year after days of shelling.
Iran, Russia to integrate banking systems to bypass Western sanctions
Iran and Russia signed an agreement Sunday to integrate their banking systems to help them skirt Western sanctions.
US accuses Russia of non-compliance with major nuclear arms control treaty
mid already heightened tensions between the United States and Russia over US military assistance to Ukraine, the US State Department on Tuesday accused Moscow of canceling talks and failing to allow nuclear inspections in compliance with New START, the only nuclear arms control treaty remaining between the two countries, i24NEWS reports.
Finland Delays Joining NATO at This Time
Finland announced Monday that it would not seek to enter NATO alone at this time and still plans to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization only at the same time as its main military partner, Sweden, hopefully by July this year, Reuters reports.
‘Warning sign’: Iran’s military reportedly sending warships to Brazil, Panama Canal in challenge to US
The United States is tracking warlike announcements by Iran’s regime that it deployed two military ships to Brazil that are also headed for the Panama Canal, where Tehran declared it will establish a military presence.
Executions Nearly Double In Saudi Arabia
Executions carried out in Saudi Arabia have nearly doubled since 2015, when King Salman and his son Mohammed bin Salman took charge, according to human rights investigators.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel targeting Iranian arms flow to Ukraine, Netanyahu tells CNN
Israel is targeting the production of Iranian weapons that could be sent to Russia for use against Ukraine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN in an interview aired on Wednesday.
Israel Ready To Mediate Peace In Ukraine
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday he would consider serving as a peace mediator between Russia and Ukraine if asked and said only a military threat would deter Iran from having nuclear weapons.
Inside the United States
Iranian Nabbed At U.S. Border After Terror Lost Arrests
Dozens on the U.S. terror watch list were detained, including 17 in December, at the U.S. southern border with Mexico, officials said Wednesday.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 25 basis points, issuing an 0.25% hike in line with earlier expectations in a move that signals a rate slowdown in the Fed's fight against inflation.
FBI Searching President Biden’s Beach Home For Classified Documents
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched the vacation beach home of President Joe Biden in Delaware in an investigation into classified documents, his lawyer and officials confirmed.
US Satanists Open Ritual Abortion Clinic (Worthy News Investigation)
Satanists on Wednesday joined Democrats in their fight to extend abortion rights across the United States by opening a health clinic providing “free religious medication abortion."
Minnesota: Gov. Walz signs state law permitting abortion at any stage for any reason
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Tuesday signed into law a piece of state legislation that would enshrine unrestricted access to abortion at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason, regardless of what future judges or politicians might wish to rule on the issue, the Associated Press reports.
US Deadly Icy Storm Traps Millions
More than 50 million Americans were under winter weather warning Tuesday afternoon as a deadly cold front expanded, killing at least two people.
Turkey’s push into Iraq risks deeper conflict
Looming over the deserted village of Sararo in northern Iraq, three Turkish military outposts break the skyline, part of an incursion that forced the residents to flee last year after days of shelling.
Iran, Russia to integrate banking systems to bypass Western sanctions
Iran and Russia signed an agreement Sunday to integrate their banking systems to help them skirt Western sanctions.
US accuses Russia of non-compliance with major nuclear arms control treaty
mid already heightened tensions between the United States and Russia over US military assistance to Ukraine, the US State Department on Tuesday accused Moscow of canceling talks and failing to allow nuclear inspections in compliance with New START, the only nuclear arms control treaty remaining between the two countries, i24NEWS reports.
Finland Delays Joining NATO at This Time
Finland announced Monday that it would not seek to enter NATO alone at this time and still plans to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization only at the same time as its main military partner, Sweden, hopefully by July this year, Reuters reports.
‘Warning sign’: Iran’s military reportedly sending warships to Brazil, Panama Canal in challenge to US
The United States is tracking warlike announcements by Iran’s regime that it deployed two military ships to Brazil that are also headed for the Panama Canal, where Tehran declared it will establish a military presence.
Executions Nearly Double In Saudi Arabia
Executions carried out in Saudi Arabia have nearly doubled since 2015, when King Salman and his son Mohammed bin Salman took charge, according to human rights investigators.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel targeting Iranian arms flow to Ukraine, Netanyahu tells CNN
Israel is targeting the production of Iranian weapons that could be sent to Russia for use against Ukraine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN in an interview aired on Wednesday.
Israel Ready To Mediate Peace In Ukraine
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday he would consider serving as a peace mediator between Russia and Ukraine if asked and said only a military threat would deter Iran from having nuclear weapons.
Inside the United States
Iranian Nabbed At U.S. Border After Terror Lost Arrests
Dozens on the U.S. terror watch list were detained, including 17 in December, at the U.S. southern border with Mexico, officials said Wednesday.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 25 basis points, issuing an 0.25% hike in line with earlier expectations in a move that signals a rate slowdown in the Fed's fight against inflation.
FBI Searching President Biden’s Beach Home For Classified Documents
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched the vacation beach home of President Joe Biden in Delaware in an investigation into classified documents, his lawyer and officials confirmed.
US Satanists Open Ritual Abortion Clinic (Worthy News Investigation)
Satanists on Wednesday joined Democrats in their fight to extend abortion rights across the United States by opening a health clinic providing “free religious medication abortion."
Minnesota: Gov. Walz signs state law permitting abortion at any stage for any reason
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Tuesday signed into law a piece of state legislation that would enshrine unrestricted access to abortion at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason, regardless of what future judges or politicians might wish to rule on the issue, the Associated Press reports.
US Deadly Icy Storm Traps Millions
More than 50 million Americans were under winter weather warning Tuesday afternoon as a deadly cold front expanded, killing at least two people.
Around the World
Hungary Condemns Ukraine’s ‘Crackdown’ On Ethnic Hungarians
Hungary has condemned what it views as Ukraine’s ill-treatment of minority ethnic Hungarians, many of whom are Christians.
90th Anniversary Of Hitler’s Rise To Power Raises Questions About Future (Worthy News Analysis)
Germany realized Monday that precisely 90 years ago, Adolf Hitler rose to become Reich chancellor and eventually changed world history with the war and its Holocaust killing millions.
Russia may end nuclear arms control treaty with US, official says
In an apparent warning to the Biden administration over US military support for Ukraine, Russia’s deputy foreign minister has announced Moscow may not renew the post-Cold War New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States after its expiry in 2026, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threatens Israel over drone attack on weapons facility
Iran’s Islamic extremist regime on Monday threatened revenge against Israel if investigators confirm Israeli involvement in Saturday’s drone attack on a weapons facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
White House: Health Emergency for COVID Is Out. Health Emergency for Abortion Is In.
President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the COVID public health emergency just as his administration weighs a new health emergency for abortion access.
Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns
Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation that would let citizens carry a concealed gun without having to get a government-issued permit.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christian orphanage director finally acquitted of abduction/forgery charges
The Christian founder of an orphanage in Nigeria’s Kano state has finally been acquitted of abduction and forgery after spending two years in jail pending trial, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Beloved pastor slaughtered by suspected Islamic State terrorists in Adamawa, “he fought a good fight”
Christian communities in Nigeria’s Adamawa state are deeply mourning the loss of Pastor Jerry Hinjari of Christ Nation International, who was murdered by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Thursday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The slaughter of tens of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic terrorists has gone unchecked by the Nigerian government and the international community for many years now.
Worthy Watch
Bill That Would Put Major Pro-God Message on Every School Building in State Is Only Steps Away from Becoming Law
Public schools in West Virginia soon will display the phrase “In God We Trust” in every building if a bill passed by the state Senate on Monday becomes law.
Worthy Insights
It’s Time for the Scientific Community to Admit We Were Wrong About COVID and It Cost Lives
As a medical student and researcher, I staunchly supported the efforts of the public health authorities when it came to COVID-19. I believed that the authorities responded to the largest public health crisis of our lives with compassion, diligence, and scientific expertise. I was with them when they called for lockdowns, vaccines, and boosters.
Top Expert Sounds the Alarm, Calls for Immediate Suspension of All mRNA Vaccines
Retsef Levi, an expert in risk management relating to the health field, is calling for the immediate suspension of all COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines.
Hungary Condemns Ukraine’s ‘Crackdown’ On Ethnic Hungarians
Hungary has condemned what it views as Ukraine’s ill-treatment of minority ethnic Hungarians, many of whom are Christians.
90th Anniversary Of Hitler’s Rise To Power Raises Questions About Future (Worthy News Analysis)
Germany realized Monday that precisely 90 years ago, Adolf Hitler rose to become Reich chancellor and eventually changed world history with the war and its Holocaust killing millions.
Russia may end nuclear arms control treaty with US, official says
In an apparent warning to the Biden administration over US military support for Ukraine, Russia’s deputy foreign minister has announced Moscow may not renew the post-Cold War New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States after its expiry in 2026, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threatens Israel over drone attack on weapons facility
Iran’s Islamic extremist regime on Monday threatened revenge against Israel if investigators confirm Israeli involvement in Saturday’s drone attack on a weapons facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
White House: Health Emergency for COVID Is Out. Health Emergency for Abortion Is In.
President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the COVID public health emergency just as his administration weighs a new health emergency for abortion access.
Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns
Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation that would let citizens carry a concealed gun without having to get a government-issued permit.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christian orphanage director finally acquitted of abduction/forgery charges
The Christian founder of an orphanage in Nigeria’s Kano state has finally been acquitted of abduction and forgery after spending two years in jail pending trial, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Beloved pastor slaughtered by suspected Islamic State terrorists in Adamawa, “he fought a good fight”
Christian communities in Nigeria’s Adamawa state are deeply mourning the loss of Pastor Jerry Hinjari of Christ Nation International, who was murdered by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Thursday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The slaughter of tens of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic terrorists has gone unchecked by the Nigerian government and the international community for many years now.
Worthy Watch
Bill That Would Put Major Pro-God Message on Every School Building in State Is Only Steps Away from Becoming Law
Public schools in West Virginia soon will display the phrase “In God We Trust” in every building if a bill passed by the state Senate on Monday becomes law.
Worthy Insights
It’s Time for the Scientific Community to Admit We Were Wrong About COVID and It Cost Lives
As a medical student and researcher, I staunchly supported the efforts of the public health authorities when it came to COVID-19. I believed that the authorities responded to the largest public health crisis of our lives with compassion, diligence, and scientific expertise. I was with them when they called for lockdowns, vaccines, and boosters.
Top Expert Sounds the Alarm, Calls for Immediate Suspension of All mRNA Vaccines
Retsef Levi, an expert in risk management relating to the health field, is calling for the immediate suspension of all COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines.
Around the World
Pakistan Mosque Bomb Blast Kills Over 60
Authorities say a suspected suicide bomb blast carried out by the Pakistan Taliban group at a mosque in north-western Pakistan killed at least 61 people and injured more than 160 worshipers.
US warns citizens of ‘imminent’ terror threat to synagogues, churches in Istanbul
The United States on Monday warned its citizens in Turkey of a potential “imminent” terror attack against synagogues, churches and diplomatic missions in Istanbul in retaliation for several recent incidents of Quran burnings in Europe.
Chinese vessels and aircraft appear in Taiwanese waters and airspace
Chinese military vessels and aircraft encroached on Taiwanese waters and airspace again, early Monday morning in what has become a daily flexing of power against the island nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In 3rd attack in hours, aircraft said to strike Iranian truck on Syria-Iraq border
Unverified media reports claimed Monday that unidentified aircraft struck a truck near the Syria-Iraq border, hours after a similar strike was reported overnight Sunday and a separate attack in the morning hours.
Mossad behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. officials say
Israel's Mossad appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on an Iranian defense factory in Isfahan's central city, a U.S. official told the New York Times on Sunday.
Major offensive in Judea and Samaria may be necessary in 2023
Large-scale Israeli military operations in Judea and Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank, may become necessary this year following an escalation in Palestinian terrorism in recent days, a former defense official says.
Inside the United States
Facing Drone Strikes, Iran Warns Any U.S. Military Action Means War
In the wake of a drone strike against at least one defense factory in the central city of Isfahan, Iranian officials told Newsweek that any military option pursued by the United States against the Islamic Republic would result in all-out conflict with regionwide ramifications.
DOJ declines to release communication on Biden docs to House Judiciary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday rebuffed a broad request from the House Judiciary Committee to provide further details about the special counsel investigation into the mishandling of documents during President Biden’s time as vice president, saying that doing so would risk releasing information central to the case.
Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt limit increase unless Congress commits to spending cuts
A group of two dozen Senate Republicans have signed a letter vowing to oppose any increase in the nation's debt limit unless Congress agrees to spending cuts to help pay down the national debt.
Pro-Life Dad Acquitted, Federal Jury Rejects Gov’t ‘Intimidation Against Pro-Life People’
Pro-life dad Mark Houck, who was arrested in a terrifying FBI home raid, has been acquitted in federal court. After the verdict was announced, Houck embraced his wife while roughly two dozen supporters in the courtroom wept tears of relief.
7th Memphis Officer Dismissed Over Killing Black Man
The Memphis Police Department said Monday that a 7th police officer had been dismissed over the fatal beating of Black man Tyre Nichols at a traffic stop.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian ministry team murdered by suspected Islamic extremist
A church pastor was among a ministry team of four Christians who were murdered by suspected Islamic extremists in Sudan last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Rights groups have reported worsening conditions for Sudanese believers since the 2021 military coup, which overthrew the transitional government installed after brutal dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted in 2019.
Iran: Christians under increased persecution, but church is growing
Christians in Iran have faced even more intense persecution since the Iranian regime began its violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests that took off last year - but the Iranian church continues to grow, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Thousands of Christians worldwide were murdered for their faith last year, new report shows
At least 5,621 Christians around the world were murdered for their faith last year, a new report by the Open Doors persecution watchdog reveals. Ninety percent of the Christians murdered last were in Nigeria, Open Doors said in its report.
Eritrea: 44 Christians arrested, imprisoned for unknown reasons
A group of forty-four Christians, most of whom are women, have been imprisoned in Eritrea since their arrest for unknown reasons at the beginning of the year, Voice of the Martyrs Canada reports.
Worthy Watch
Moderna Announces Phase 1 Clinical Trials for Heart Failure mRNA Therapy
“We’re very happy to announce this morning a very exciting program in cardiology for chronic heart failure. As you know it’s a massive medical problem around the world,” stated Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna.
Pakistan Mosque Bomb Blast Kills Over 60
Authorities say a suspected suicide bomb blast carried out by the Pakistan Taliban group at a mosque in north-western Pakistan killed at least 61 people and injured more than 160 worshipers.
US warns citizens of ‘imminent’ terror threat to synagogues, churches in Istanbul
The United States on Monday warned its citizens in Turkey of a potential “imminent” terror attack against synagogues, churches and diplomatic missions in Istanbul in retaliation for several recent incidents of Quran burnings in Europe.
Chinese vessels and aircraft appear in Taiwanese waters and airspace
Chinese military vessels and aircraft encroached on Taiwanese waters and airspace again, early Monday morning in what has become a daily flexing of power against the island nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In 3rd attack in hours, aircraft said to strike Iranian truck on Syria-Iraq border
Unverified media reports claimed Monday that unidentified aircraft struck a truck near the Syria-Iraq border, hours after a similar strike was reported overnight Sunday and a separate attack in the morning hours.
Mossad behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. officials say
Israel's Mossad appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on an Iranian defense factory in Isfahan's central city, a U.S. official told the New York Times on Sunday.
Major offensive in Judea and Samaria may be necessary in 2023
Large-scale Israeli military operations in Judea and Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank, may become necessary this year following an escalation in Palestinian terrorism in recent days, a former defense official says.
Inside the United States
Facing Drone Strikes, Iran Warns Any U.S. Military Action Means War
In the wake of a drone strike against at least one defense factory in the central city of Isfahan, Iranian officials told Newsweek that any military option pursued by the United States against the Islamic Republic would result in all-out conflict with regionwide ramifications.
DOJ declines to release communication on Biden docs to House Judiciary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday rebuffed a broad request from the House Judiciary Committee to provide further details about the special counsel investigation into the mishandling of documents during President Biden’s time as vice president, saying that doing so would risk releasing information central to the case.
Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt limit increase unless Congress commits to spending cuts
A group of two dozen Senate Republicans have signed a letter vowing to oppose any increase in the nation's debt limit unless Congress agrees to spending cuts to help pay down the national debt.
Pro-Life Dad Acquitted, Federal Jury Rejects Gov’t ‘Intimidation Against Pro-Life People’
Pro-life dad Mark Houck, who was arrested in a terrifying FBI home raid, has been acquitted in federal court. After the verdict was announced, Houck embraced his wife while roughly two dozen supporters in the courtroom wept tears of relief.
7th Memphis Officer Dismissed Over Killing Black Man
The Memphis Police Department said Monday that a 7th police officer had been dismissed over the fatal beating of Black man Tyre Nichols at a traffic stop.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian ministry team murdered by suspected Islamic extremist
A church pastor was among a ministry team of four Christians who were murdered by suspected Islamic extremists in Sudan last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Rights groups have reported worsening conditions for Sudanese believers since the 2021 military coup, which overthrew the transitional government installed after brutal dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted in 2019.
Iran: Christians under increased persecution, but church is growing
Christians in Iran have faced even more intense persecution since the Iranian regime began its violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests that took off last year - but the Iranian church continues to grow, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Thousands of Christians worldwide were murdered for their faith last year, new report shows
At least 5,621 Christians around the world were murdered for their faith last year, a new report by the Open Doors persecution watchdog reveals. Ninety percent of the Christians murdered last were in Nigeria, Open Doors said in its report.
Eritrea: 44 Christians arrested, imprisoned for unknown reasons
A group of forty-four Christians, most of whom are women, have been imprisoned in Eritrea since their arrest for unknown reasons at the beginning of the year, Voice of the Martyrs Canada reports.
Worthy Watch
Moderna Announces Phase 1 Clinical Trials for Heart Failure mRNA Therapy
“We’re very happy to announce this morning a very exciting program in cardiology for chronic heart failure. As you know it’s a massive medical problem around the world,” stated Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna.