Islamic State Fighters Detained In US (Worthy News Focus)
U.S. President Joe Biden has come under fire after migrants with alleged links to the Islamic State group were detained in major American cities.
Month: June 2024
Overall Palestinian Support for Hamas Increases to Double the Support for Fatah
As the Israel-Hamas war continues into its eighth month, a new poll shows not only that Palestinian support for Hamas has increased both inside the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank, but that this support is now double that of its less extreme rival, Fatah, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Pakistani Christian Young Man Brutally Tortured and Murdered by Employer
A young Catholic man in Lahore, Pakistan was tortured and murdered by his Islamic former-employer earlier this month after he resigned to seek a better job, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Pro-Life America Condemns Supreme Court Ruling (Worthy News In-Depth)
A leading pro-life group says Thursday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold access to a widely available abortion pill shows that the upcoming presidential elections should be about the protection of “unborn children and their mothers.“
More Than 19,000 Unguided Missiles Fired at Israel Since Oct. 7
The Israel Defense Forces announced Monday that more than 19,000 unguided missiles have been launched at Israeli towns and cities since Hamas committed the Oct. 7 genocidal massacre against Israeli civilians and triggered the current war in Gaza, All Arab News (AAN) reports.
Supreme Court Allows Access to Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a drug used in abortions in a ruling Thursday.
France’s Conservative Party Leader Suggests Alliance With Far-Right Opposition Party
In a controversial break with historical norms for a mainstream French political party, the leader of France’s conservative ‘Les Républicains’ has called for a nationwide alliance with the far-right anti-immigration Rassemblement National (National Rally) party, Jerusalem Post reports.
Kuwait: Dozens Killed As Fire Spreads Through Foreign Housing Complex
A fire spread through a building housing foreign workers in Kuwait on Wednesday, killing dozens of Indian nationals and injuring many, officials said.
House Votes to Hold AG Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold United States Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over Garland’s refusal to turn over audio recordings of interviews between President Joe Biden and former special counsel Robert Hur related to a classified documents investigation.
Christians Suffering Shortages of Medicines In Lebanon
Hundreds of Christian families in Lebanon have received medicines, but thousands more still await securing medication, Christian aid workers told Worthy News.
U.S. Megachurch Pastor Resigns Over “Sin”
Tony Evans, the U.S. pastor and author who built one of the largest mainly African American evangelical churches in the United States, says he is stepping down due to a “sin” years ago.
Olympics Committee Issues Gender Guidelines; Christians Worried
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ordered media to be careful when addressing athletes by gender or marital status ahead of the Olympics in Paris this summer, Worthy News learned late Wednesday.
Hungary, NATO Reach Deal On Ukraine
Hungary’s prime minister said Wednesday he had agreed with the NATO military alliance chief that his nation won’t participate in the defense of Ukraine.
Russian Nuclear-Capable Submarine and Missile Frigate Sail Within 30 Miles of Florida in Military Drill
A Russian flotilla including a nuclear-capable submarine and a missile frigate passed within 30 miles of Florida in the United States on Tuesday as it sailed to Cuba during a pre-announced military exercise, the Miami Herald reports.
Blinken Criticizes Hamas Response to Israeli Offer, Calls Some Changes ‘Unworkable’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken harshly criticized Hamas’s response to Israel’s hostage deal proposal, stating that it included impractical changes and suggesting that if Hamas maintains its current stance, it will be responsible for prolonging the war.
Hezbollah Fires Unprecedently Large Barrage of Missiles at Northern Israel
Soon after Israel announced preparations for an anticipated “broader military conflict” with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Islamic terrorist group launched 160 missiles – its largest single barrage to date – at northern Israel towns on Wednesday morning, Ynet News reports. The particularly large barrage of missiles was launched on the first day of Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), a Biblical holiday celebrated in Israel.
Baltimore Shipping Channel Reopens After 11-Week Closure Due to Bridge Collapse
Authorities expect commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore to return to normal levels soon. This follows the full reopening of the channel this week, marking the first time it has been open since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge approximately 11 weeks ago.
Texas Wins First Round in Battle Over Title IX Lawsuit
A federal court on Tuesday handed Texas its first win in a lawsuit filed against the Biden administration over a mandate issued by two federal agencies before the administration amended Title IX to redefine biological sex to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
Federal Court Blocks Florida’s Ban on Sex Change Treatments for Minors
A federal court on Tuesday blocked Florida’s ban on sex-change treatments for minors with similar restrictions for adults on the grounds that the legislation is unconstitutional, Forbes reports.
China: Christian Taken Into Custody for Posting Commemoration of Tiananmen Square Massacre
An evangelical Christian in south-west China was arrested and detained earlier this month after he commemorated the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in a social media post, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The massacre took place on Jun. 2, 1989, when the ruling Chinese Communist Party used military force to kill hundreds of pro-democracy protestors.