Fentanyl, Weapons, Other Drug Seizures at Northern Border Setting Records
Federal agents working at ports of entry in northern U.S. cities and in small towns along the U.S.-Canadian border are continuing to thwart illegal activity.
Month: July 2024
Antisemitism Concerns on the Rise in America
Concerns about antisemitism are growing across the United States, according to recent data reported by Gallup.
Laos: Pastor and Five Other Christians Imprisoned Following Arrest During Prayer Meeting
Continuing a systemic crackdown on Christianity in Laos, authorities in Khammouane Province arrested a pastor and five other evangelical Christians on Saturday as they gathered in a home to pray for the next day’s Sunday service at their church, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Uganda: Evangelist Lynched After Leading Muslims to Christ
An evangelist who led Muslims to Christ in eastern Uganda was found dead in a pool of blood and tied with ropes soon after he texted his pastor that he was surrounded by Islamists, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean
The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, Hurricane Beryl has killed at least one person and is wreaking destruction as it barrels across the Caribbean. Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island, Grenada at around 11am EDT on Monday, with maximum winds of 150 mph, CNN reports. As of Tuesday, Beryl’s winds had increased to nearly 160 mph.
US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level
In the wake of intensified terror threats since Hamas’ Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza, US military bases in Europe were put on heightened alert beginning over the weekend, Stars and Stripes (SaS) reports.
Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation)
Millions of people in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, faced more nail-biting moments Monday after an unprecedented cyberattack disrupted immigration, airport operations, scholarship services, and other government activities.
‘US Withholding Weapons To Israel Despite Hezbollah Threats’
There was concern Monday that Israel would face difficulties defending itself against a massive attack by Hezbollah because U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly holding up seven weapon systems to the Jewish state.
Supreme Court: President Has ‘Absolute Immunity’ When Performing Some Duties
The president of the United States has “absolute immunity” when acting in his core constitutional duties, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision Monday.
SCOTUS Allows Idaho Hospitals to Perform Abortion in Medical Emergencies, Does Not Address the Issue for Hospitals Nationwide
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that, for now at least, hospitals in Idaho can provide emergency abortions where the woman’s health is at serious risk. The court declined to rule at this time on the wider issue of whether abortions in medical emergencies can generally be carried nationwide.
US, EU, and Arab Mediators Warn Hezbollah: “You Are Not Strong Enough to Take On Israel in Full War”
Citing official mediators working to prevent a full-on war between Israel and the Hezbollah Lebanese terror group, the Associated Press reports that the US, the EU, and Arab states are warning Hezbollah it does not have the capacity to crush a full-scale offensive by the Israeli army in Lebanon and that it should not count on any assistance in trying to do so.
Oklahoma: Top education official orders Bible to be taught in all public schools
In a move that has drawn condemnation from supporters of the separation of church and state, Oklahoma’s conservative Education Superintendent last week ordered all public schools in the state to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12, with immediate effect, the Associated Press reports.
Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron’s allies have suffered a significant setback as Marine Le Pen’s anti-migration National Rally party won the first round of France’s parliamentary election on Sunday. A historic high voter turnout marked the polls.
Iran: Christian Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Proselytization
A court of appeals in Iran has sentenced a Christian Armenian man to 10 years imprisonment for alleged “proselytizing,” Barnabas Aid reports.
Hezbollah Weapons At Beirut Airport Despite Evacuation Plans
As the region seemed to prepare for an all-out war between Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel, numerous countries want their citizens to leave Lebanon, but perhaps from the same airport where the group has allegedly stored weapons.
UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus)
The United Nations chief demands new “global principles” to fight “harmful content” and urges media “to raise and enforce editorial standards” that are in line with U.N. global principles.
Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town (Worthy News Radio)
Local authorities in Ukraine declared a day of mourning on Sunday after Russian missiles reportedly slammed into the southern town of Vilniansk, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens more. Separately, officials said that in Ukraine’s war-torn eastern Donetsk region and southern Kherson area, a total of nine people were killed since Saturday. The attacks have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask for Western help to deter more Russian attacks.
French President Suffers Setback In Elections; Far Right Wins
French President Emmanuel Macron’s allies suffered a major setback Sunday as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France’s parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed.