Burkina Faso: Gunmen Slaughter 15 Worshippers During Attack On Catholic Church
Suspected Islamic terrorists murdered 15 people in an attack on a Catholic church in Oudalan province, northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Month: February 2024
Hungary Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership; Chooses New President
Hungary’s parliament has approved Sweden’s membership of the NATO military alliance, the last member state to do so, ending an impasse that lasted months.
11 YWAM Missionaries Killed In Tanzania Traffic Accident
Eleven members of the US-founded international Youth With A Mission (YWAM) evangelistic ministry were among those killed in a devastating traffic accident in the city of Arusha, northern Tanzania on Saturday, the Christian Post reports. The names of those involved in the accident have not yet been disclosed for security reasons.
Trump Appeals $454M Judgement In New York Fraud Case
Former President Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s ruling that the GOP presidential frontrunner lied about the value of his real estate empire.
1-in-284,000-Year Event In The Atlantic Ocean May Herald Exceedingly Violent Hurricane Season
The temperature in the North Atlantic ocean is currently so high it has been described as a 1-in-284,000-year event that may herald a particularly violent hurricane season this year, Live Science reports. Often deadly and destructive, hurricanes are violent, rotating storm systems of clouds and thunderstorms that originate over tropical or subtropical waters and have closed low-level circulation.
US, Britain Hit ‘22 Sites’ In Yemen
The Iran-backed, Yemen-based Houthis group has condemned the United States and Britain for carrying out up to 22 airstrikes in the capital, Sanaa, and its countryside and warned it would retaliate with more attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Pompeo Criticizes Biden for Reversing U.S. Stance, Labeling Settlements ‘Illegal’
The Biden administration has officially labeled settlements as illegal and revoked the “Pompeo Doctrine,” highlighting its opposition to Israel’s plans to construct 3,000 new homes in the West Bank. This move drew sharp criticism from Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State under the Trump administration, who condemned the declaration that these new settlements homes are “inconsistent with international law’.”
Israeli Navy Conducts ‘Extensive’ Drills In Preparation For Expansion Of War With Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently disclosed that their fleet of missile boats carried out “extensive” training exercises over the past week. This move is part of the IDF’s preparations for an expansion of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Ukraine Warns Lack Of Weapons Adds To Human Suffering (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s defense minister warned Sunday that his country was losing lives and territories in its war with Russia because half the weapons promised by Western allies haven’t arrived yet.
Trump Thwarts Haley In Her Native South Carolina, Rolls On To Michigan
Sweeping a fourth consecutive primary by double digits, former President Donald Trump left South Carolina victorious on Saturday and on a roll heading into Michigan on Tuesday.
U.S. Announces Fresh Sanctions To Punish Russia
President Joe Biden and federal officials announced plans Friday to sanction more than 500 targets as they seek to punish Russia and President Vladimir Putin for the invasion and war in Ukraine and the arctic prison death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Pakistan: 72-year-Old Christian Man Charged With Blasphemy, Faces Life In Prison
A 72-year-old Christian widower in Punjab Province, Pakistan is facing a life sentence of imprisonment after a Muslim neighbor falsely accused him of desecrating the Quran in retaliation over a property dispute, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Jihadists Slaughter 23 Christians In Series Of Attacks
Islamic terrorists murdered 23 people, including burning six alive, abducted five people, and set fire to 28 homes, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced To Mandatory Life Imprisonment For Alleged Insulting Comment About Muhammad
An Additional Sessions Court in Punjab Province, Pakistan has sentenced a Christian man to life imprisonment for allegedly posting a blasphemous remark about the Islamic prophet Mohammed while using a phone that had actually been stolen from him. Fanson Shahid was convicted after being tortured into confessing to the charge, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria Evangelist In Hiding After Surviving Beatings And Police Detention
A Nigerian evangelist who left Islam and accepted faith in Christ was recovering from his injuries in a “safe house” Saturday after he was freed on bail following beatings and nine days in prison for trumped-up charges, his supporters say.
Western Leaders At Bloodstained 2nd Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted several Western leaders in Kyiv on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion amid concerns that Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry to withstand Russia’s army. The leaders pledged their unwavering support to war-torn Ukraine despite questions over how and when the bloodshed will end.
Body Dead Kremlin Critic Navalny Given To Mother
After mounting pressure, Russian authorities handed over the body of Alexey Navalny, the Kremlin critic who died in prison last week, to his mother, the late political activist’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said Saturday.
Western Leaders At Bloodstained 2nd Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)
Embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted several Western leaders in Kyiv on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion amid concerns that Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry to withstand Russia’s army. The leaders pledged their unwavering support to war-torn Ukraine despite questions over how and when the bloodshed will end.
Growing Death Toll In Spanish High-Rise Blaze
Spain plunged into three days of mourning after authorities in the Spanish city of Valencia said up to ten people were killed and 14 injured as fire engulfed a high-rise apartment complex.
Swedish PM In Hungary Talking About NATO Membership
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was on his way for talks in Budapest on Friday amid mounting pressure on Hungary to vote for Sweden’s membership of the NATO military alliance.