Ex-Spy Chief Dick Schoof Appointed As New Dutch Premier
Former Dutch intelligence chief and political outsider Dick Schoof was appointed as prime minister Tuesday for a coalition cabinet dominated by the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV).
Month: May 2024
Severely Persecuted Yemeni Christian Suffering Deteriorating Health in Egyptian Prison
A Yemeni Christian who has suffered extraordinary long-term persecution for his faith remains unlawfully imprisoned in Egypt and has been denied medical treatment for his deteriorating health, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
Somalia: Christian Man Stabbed by Muslim Relatives, “The Dangers of Being a Christian in Somalia Are Extreme”
A newly Christian man in Somalia was hospitalized this month after being knifed by Muslim relatives, enraged that he left Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. With an extreme, oppressive Islamic government and a society that largely views conversion from Islam as treasonous,
WHO Fails To Roll Out Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization (WHO) has admitted that it has been unable to roll out its controversial pandemic-related treaty that critics say would increase the organization’s powers in case of another international health crisis.
Biden ‘Unwilling’ To Punish Iran Over Record Nuclear Expansion (Worthy News Focus)
European diplomats suggest that U.S. President Joe Biden appears “unwilling” to pressure Iran over revelations that it has expanded its stockpile of enriched uranium to nearly weapons-grade levels.
Azerbaijan Destroys 19th Century Armenian Church and Builds Mosque
Continuing the destruction of the Armenian Christian heritage in Azerbaijan, Muslim Azerbaijani authorities have destroyed the 19th century St. John the Baptist Church in the town of Shushi and are building a mosque in the village of Karintak where the church once was, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Israel Tanks Roll Into Gaza As Countries Rush To Recognize Palestine (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israeli tanks rolled into the middle of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah late Tuesday following deadly clashes just hours after three European nations formally recognized a Palestinian state.
Over 1 Million Evacuated as Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah
Israeli tanks reached the center of Rafah for the first time on Tuesday, according to witnesses, as the military continued its incursion into Gaza’s southernmost city despite growing international opposition to the operation.
House Approves Legislation to Block Fed from Issuing a CBDC
The House of Representatives has passed legislation prohibiting the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency, known as the “digital dollar.” Introduced by House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn), the bill is titled the “CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act.” This crucial amendment to the Federal Reserve Act, which governs the US central banking system, stipulates, “The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee may not use any central bank digital currency to implement monetary policy.”
GOP House Members Demand Answers about Quantico Breach, Terrorist Threat
Multiple members of Congress are demanding answers about the federal government’s ability to prevent a terrorist attack after two Jordanian nationals attempted to break into Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
Delaware House Approves Plan to Mandate Abortion Coverage
Delaware lawmakers are advancing a plan that would require public and private insurers to cover abortions, but critics say the move is unfair to taxpayers who object to the procedure.
Over 60% of Israelis Oppose Palestinian State as Condition for Peace With Saudi Arabia
A new survey shows that 64% of the Israeli public is against agreeing to a Palestinian state in exchange for peace with Saudi Arabia, the Jerusalem Post reports. Conducted by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), the survey focused on the views of both Jewish and Arab Israelis, JPost reports.
Pakistan Police Arrest 100 Muslims After Attacking Christians
Police in eastern Pakistan say they have arrested over 100 Muslim men for attacking and nearly killing a Christian father and son who were accused of desecrating pages of “Islam’s holy book.”
India: Up to 70 Christians “Languishing in Jail,” Denied Bail in Uttar Pradesh
The International Christian Concern (ICC) humanitarian organization has reported that as many as 70 Christians in India’s Uttar Pradesh state remain imprisoned without trial for allegedly converting Hindus to Christianity.
Ohio: Republican-Led State Supreme Court Blocks Ban on Sex-Change Treatment for Minors
The Republican-majority Ohio Supreme Court last week unanimously refused to lift a temporary block on House Bill 68, a state law which would ban sex-change treatments for minors and prohibit trans athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Titled the “Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act,” HB 68 was due to go into effect on Apr. 24 but remains blocked amid ongoing legislation.
Israel Faces World After Rafah Strike Kills Dozens, Including Hamas Leaders (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel came under world pressure Monday to halt its offensive in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah after dozens of people reportedly died in bombardments that Israel’s military said targeted senior Hamas operatives.
Pakistan: 74-Year-Old Christian Man Attacked by Islamist Mob, “We Can Only Pray He Survives”
A 74-year-old Presbyterian Christian man in Pakistan is on a ventilator in critical condition after two Islamist neighbors incited a mob to attack him for allegedly burning pages of the Quran, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Eastern European NATO States to Build “Drone Border” Against “Unfriendly Countries”
As Ukraine remains engaged in a fierce battle to resist the ongoing Russian invasion, NATO states in Eastern Europe are planning to use drones as means of protecting their borders against nearby “unfriendly countries” such as Russia and its ally Belarus, Newsweek reports. To this end, a number of states have stated they will exceed NATO’s two-percent target and commit more than 3% of their gross domestic product to defense.
USA: 32 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued by Arkansas Authorities
Authorities in Arkansas rescued 32 victims of human trafficking during a one-day operation conducted in Hot Springs this month, the state’s Department of Public Safety announced last week.
Haiti: Young US Missionary Couple Slaughtered by Gang Members
A young American missionary couple who were committed to continue serving in Haiti despite the extreme levels of lawless violence there, were murdered by gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday.