Hungary Sees ‘March of the Living’ Amid Rising Antisemitism
Thousands of Hungarians, many waving Israeli flags, have marched through Budapest to remember the 600,000 Hungarian Jews murdered in World War Two amid fears about rising antisemitism.
Year: 2024
Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera TV, Citing Security Concerns
In a controversial move, Israel’s government shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, saying it was a mouthpiece of Hamas and a security threat.
US Delays Military Shipment To Israel As Pressure Mounts
Israel was weighing its options Sunday after U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, several sources said.
Millions Mark Orthodox Easter In Shadow Of Wars, Persecution
Millions of Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians marked Easter, many holding vigils and attending midnight Masses amid armed conflicts and persecution.
NYPD Says Protesters Had Weapons, Gas Masks and ‘Death to America!’ Pamphlets
A high-ranking official with the New York Police Department said protesters had weapons including knives and hammers as well as pamphlets with “Death to America!” written on them.
April’s Fury: The Month Witnessed 300 Tornadoes, Ranking as the Second Highest in History
According to preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), April 2024 recorded an unprecedented number of tornadoes, making it the second-highest number in history with 300 reported incidents.
Netherlands Moment of Silence Without Antisemitic Incidents Amid Prayers
While alerted Christians prayed for them as far away as Indonesia and other nations, the Dutch held a live televised commemoration for those killed in World War Two and other armed conflicts, without antisemitic incidents.
Ukraine Celebrating Easter Amid Heavy Clashes (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrated Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops were further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marked the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.
Jews Fear Disturbances During Dutch Remembrance Of Dead
Jewish leaders fear an outbreak of antisemitism on Saturday, May 4, when the Netherlands will observe two minutes of silence for those who died in World War Two, including over 100,000 Dutch Jewish people and more recent armed conflicts.
Russian Troops Advancing in Ukraine as More Western Weapons Arrive (Worthy News Radio)
A Ukrainian town is battered by fighting as Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine are advancing ahead of the expected arrival of more weapons and possible ground troops. The developments on the bloody battlefields come as Moscow has condemned increased Western involvement in its war against Ukraine.
Indonesia Police Probe Pastor For Blasphemy
Police in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, are investigating a prominent Indonesian pastor, known for his television appearances, for alleged blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News early Friday.
Remains Of Young Man Believed To Be Israeli Hostage Found In Grave
A photo was shared Friday of murdered Elyakim Shlomo Libman, who was previously believed to be among the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Christians Pray As Indonesia Orders Thousands To Relocate After Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s government decided Friday that nearly 10,000 residents will be relocated permanently after massive eruptions of the Ruang volcano added to suffering among civilians, including Christians, who have held special prayer services.
Iranian Christians ‘Mourning Persecuted Firouzi’
Iranian Christians are still mourning Ebrahim Firouzi, a former Muslim who embraced faith in Christ despite facing detention for his Christian activities.
Arizona: Hobbs Signs Abortion Repeal Bill Into Law
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the abortion ban repeal into law on Thursday.
Egypt Christian Homes, Businesses Torched Ahead Of Orthodox Easter
Christian villagers in Egypt’s southern Minya province are recovering after they were nearly torched alive by Islamic militants ahead of Orthodox Easter, Christians told Worthy News on Thursday.
Turkey Halts Trade With Israel In Protest Over Gaza War
Turkey on Thursday suspended all trade with Israel in protest over its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, which the Turkish trade ministry said had turned into a “humanitarian tragedy.”
France Preparing Troops To Support Ukraine
France signaled Thursday that it may send ground troops to wartorn Ukraine if Russia’s military breaks through frontlines as fears mount that the armed conflict could engulf Europe.
Pressure Mounting On Hezbollah To Withdraw From Border Area Near Israel
A key leader of Israel’s military has visited troops stationed near neighboring Lebanon from where Hezbollah fighters have attacked Israel.
China: Christian Man Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment for Selling/Distributing Bible
A Chinese court has sentenced a Christian man to five years imprisonment for selling and distributing Bibles in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in northern China, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.