‘North India Pastor Killed For Sharing Faith’
The wife of a pastor allegedly murdered in northern India for his Christian faith says she will continue his work.
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Lebanon In Turmoil As Premier Steps Down
Violence erupted as Lebanon plunged into political and economic turmoil Friday following the sudden resignation of the prime minister-designate.
Algeria Christian Appeals Sentence For Abandoning Islam And Spreading Christianity
An Algerian man jailed for abandoning Islam and accepting donations to spread Christianity plans to appeal the sentence, Worthy News learned Friday.
‘Islamic State’ poses growing threat across Africa
Last week, Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum said his country needed technological assistance from its European partners to fight jihadis. He complained of swaths of territory in Mali and Niger being taken over by the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) — known also as ISIS — and its affiliates.
IDF requests funding for a potential strike on Iran, reports say
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reported to have requested major budget increases to the tune of billions to make ready for a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear program.
South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest
The South African government plans to deploy 25,000 troops after days of widespread looting and violence.
‘Conditions They Have Never Seen Before’: Deadly Wildfires Ravage Nearly 1 Million Acres Of Land Across Western US
Wildfires in the Western U.S. have continued to rage as the area faces extreme temperatures and historic drought.
COVID-19: WHO calls for more transparency from China about virus origins – as head says ‘lab accidents happen’
Laboratory accidents “happen” and are “common”, the head of the World Health Organisation has said as he called on China to be more transparent about the origins of COVID-19.
Israel rolls out new, toned down vaccine passport called the ‘Happy Pass’ while health director warns of possible fourth lockdown
On Thursday, the Cabinet approved a new vaccine passport – the “happy pass” – which will be put into effect at events such as weddings and bar mitzvahs with 100 people or more required proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID or a negative test.
Prepping for a cyber pandemic: worldwide drill underway
The World Economic Forum kicked off its annual Cyber Polygon exercise Friday, which gives companies and governments the opportunity to participate in a simulation of a “Cyber Pandemic”.
NASA: “Moon Wobble” will cause severe flooding to US in mid-2030s
NASA has warned in a new study that a “moon wobble” which occurs normally every 18.6 years will contribute to an increase in severe flooding to most US mainland coastlines in the mid-2030s, Sky News reports. The warning was given by NASA’s Sea Level Change Science Team in a study published by Nature Climate Change.
Wife Detained Cuban Pastor Worried About Whereabouts
The wife of a Cuban pastor detained amid unprecedented protests against Cuba’s ruling Communists has expressed concerns about his whereabouts.
Senate unanimously passes bipartisan bill banning imports from Xinjiang, China
The United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that would ban the importation of anything made in Xinjiang, China, including Nike and Coca-Cola products made there, because of the forced labor and genocide of Uyghurs and other minorities in the region, Axios reports. The legislation now goes to the House on a date to be decided.
Chinese Pastors told to preach on Xi Jinping’s anniversary speech saying “only socialism can save China”
China’s government-controlled Protestant Church (known as the Three-Self Patriotic Movement) has told its pastors they must now preach sermons that include a July 1 speech given by President Xi Jinping in which he glorified the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and said “only socialism can save China”, Bitter Winter reports.
Pakistan persecution: Two Christians poisoned to death by Islamists
There is fresh concern for the welfare of Christians in Pakistan after two believers were poisoned to death by respective Muslim acquaintances earlier this year, International Christian Concern reports. Rights advocates report that the level of persecution against Christians in Pakistan is “extreme.”
Dozens Die As Flooding Hits Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
Dozens of people were dead Thursday as the worst flooding in years struck parts of the low-lying seafaring Netherlands as well as nearby Germany and Belgium.
Dutch Investigative Journalist Peter R. de Vries Dies Of Shooting Wounds
Dutch investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries, whose relentless coverage of the Dutch underworld made him friends and foes, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting in Amsterdam, several sources confirm. He was 64.
Uzbekistan’s New Religion Law Adds Pressure on Christians
Christian rights activists say Uzbekistan’s new Religion Law maintains restrictions despite state media claims that it extend freedoms.
Rouhani warns Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels
Iran’s outgoing president on Wednesday warned his country could enrich uranium at weapons-grade levels of 90 percent if it chose, though it still wanted to save its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
Democrats Attempting to Force $3.5 Trillion spending bill through without GOP support
Senate Democrats announced a top-line budget number late Tuesday that will propel their plan to enact the full array of President Joe Biden’s social welfare and family aid promises without Republican votes.