Gunman Dead After Shooting At Iowa High School; Prayers Said For Victims, Community
Police in the U.S. state of Iowa say the gunman who shot multiple people at a high school on students’ first day back in classes has died.
Year: 2024
‘Islamic State’ Claims Bombings In Iran
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people.
Nigeria: Lawmakers Call on Govt. to Protect Taraba State Christians From Relentless Islamic Terrorism,
After Islamic terrorists murdered 21 more Christians in Nigeria’s Taraba state last month, two Nigerian lawmakers have called on the federal government to take action to protect Christian communities against relentless murderous attacks by jihadist groups, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Sri Lanka: Pastor Finally Granted Bail Pending Trial for “Outraging Religious Feelings” in an Online Sermon
A church leader in Sri Lanka has been granted bail after spending a month in prison pending trial on a charge of “outraging” the “religious feelings” of Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic communities in a sermon he gave that was posted online, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
China: Church Leader Chooses to Remain in Prison Rather Than Plead Guilty to Alleged Fraud and Be Released
An evangelical church leader imprisoned in Sichuan province, China, on charges of fraud, insists he is innocent and has refused to accept the prosecution’s offer to release him if he would just plead guilty, China Aid reports.
US And Partners Warn Houthis To Halt Strikes
The United States and 11 international partners have called for an immediate end to attacks on ships by Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea and suggested the rebels may face military retaliation if they continue their strikes.
Mauritania Christians Thank God for Release of 15 Brethren Arrested After Circulation of Baptismal Video
Local Christians are thanking God as Mauritania authorities have now released 15 believers who were arrested after video footage of their participation in a baptismal ceremony in November triggered local Muslims to demand their imprisonment on the grounds of illegal proselytization, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Trump Appeals Colorado Supreme Court’s Removal From Ballot to U.S. Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump fulfilled a promise made last month to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled he wasn’t constitutionally eligible for the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot in March.
Iran Attacks US Military Bases 118 Times (Worthy News Investigation)
Iranian militias have attacked American bases in Syria and Iraq at least 118 times since October 17, including five times since the start of 2024, injuring scores from U.S. forces, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Border Residents to Congress: ‘Stop Holding Press Conferences, Shut Down the Border’
As another Republican congressional delegation arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, Wednesday to hold another news conference and meet local residents, many Texans living at the border say they are fed up and want Congress to shut down the border.
Hezbollah Leader Blames Israel’s Aggression For Killing Hamas Official
The leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, Hassan Nasrallah, has blamed “flagrant Israeli aggression” for the death of the deputy Hamas leader on Tuesday.
Indiana: Christian Couple Petition SCOTUS to Review State’s Removal of Gender-Confused Son From Their Home
A Christian couple in Indiana have filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to review the state’s Department of Child Services (DCS) removal of their son from their home because they refused to use the female name and pronouns he had chosen for himself, CBN News reports.
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Two Christians in Christmas Day Attack
The Boko Haram Islamic jihadist terror group killed two Christians during a murderous rampage through a predominantly Christian village in Nigeria’s Adamawa state on Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Scores Killed As Aftershocks Hit Japan
Aftershocks shook parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from a series of strong earthquakes rose to 62, authorities said, prompting Pope Francis to pray for the nation.
Over 100 Killed At Tomb Of Assassinated Iranian General
More than 100 people have been killed and scores injured by two bombs near the tomb of Iran’s General Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the United States, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
Over 200 US Service Members Demand Accountability From Military Leaders’ “Lawlessness” and “Experimentation” in Enforcing COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
More than 200 active duty and retired US service members have published an open letter calling for the Biden administration and top military leaders to be held to account, including court-martial where appropriate, for engaging in “lawlessness” and “unwilling experimentation on service members” by forcing them to take the COVID-19 vaccination or be fired, the Daily Mail reports.
Israel Warns Of World War III With Iran After Deadly Red Sea Clash, Nuclear Arms Race
Israel’s new foreign minister has warned of a “Third World War against Iran and radical Islam.”
Former PLO Terrorist Who Converted to Christianity Hopes Israel-Hamas war Will Cause Gaza Palestinians to Accept Christ
Amid reports that Muslims around the world are accepting Jesus at extraordinary levels through dreams, a Palestinian who fought Israel with the Palestinian Liberation Organization before he became a Christian in the 1990s has stated he hopes the Israel-Hamas war will lead Gaza Palestinians to accept the Gospel, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Turkey Detains 33 Individuals on Charges of Spying for Israel
On Tuesday, Turkish authorities reported the arrest of 33 individuals for allegedly spying on behalf of Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Turkish Interior minister, who accused the suspects of targeting foreigners living in the country.
Saudi Arabia Officially Joins BRICS
Saudi Arabia officially became a full member of the BRICS, according to Saudi State TV on Tuesday.