Laos Pastor Killed Amid Mounting Anti-Christian Sentiments
Christian investigators say they are concerned about a series of attacks against Christians in Laos, including the recent killing of a pastor and the earlier murder of another church leader.
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Iran Suspected Of Hacking Attempt Into Trump, Biden-Harris Campaigns
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating suspected hacking attempts by Iran targeting the presidential campaigns of Donald J. Trump and the Biden- Harris campaign, Worthy News learned.
Nigeria: Fulani Slaughter 50 Christians in Benue State
At least 50 Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Benue state last week during an attack on their villages by Fulani jihadist herdsmen and a criminal gang, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Los Angeles Follows Series of Tremors Across California
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck beneath Los Angeles on Monday, occurring just days after a larger tremor shook much of Southern California.
U.S. Deploys Another Carrier and Nuclear Submarine to Middle East
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Sunday that it has dispatched a nuclear-powered submarine, armed with over 150 missiles, to the Middle East, alongside a second aircraft carrier. This deployment is in response to escalating tensions in the region, following Iran’s vow to retaliate against Israel.
Israel Approves Multi-Front Battle Plans as the Nation Prepares for ‘Axis of Evil’ Attack
As Israel entered into Tisha B’Av, commemorating the destruction of the first and second Temples, the nation’s military leaders approved multi-front battle plans in response to the potential threat of an attack from Iran and its Middle Eastern proxies.
Hezbollah’s Beirut Headquarters Evacuated
Hezbollah has completely vacated its headquarters in Beirut, implementing precautionary measures in anticipation of a potential Israeli retaliatory strike. The evacuation of personnel and resources indicates that Hezbollah is gearing up for a significant Israeli response as the threat of war intensifies.
Trump Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against DOJ for Raiding Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly notified the Department of Justice that he intends to file a more than $100 million lawsuit against the DOJ for its raid of his Mar-a-Lago estate in August of 2022.
Ukraine Moves Deeper Into Russia, Frustrating Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged Monday the massive scale of his country’s incursion into Russian territory, the first such invasion by a foreign nation since World War Two.
Pakistan: Christian Mother Brutally Attacked for Alleged Desecration of Quran
Residents of Punjab Province, Pakistan have reported that a mob of Muslims attacked and tried to kill a young Christian mother-of-two whom they accused of harming Islamic sentiments earlier this month, Morning Star News reports.
300 American Christian Leaders Call on US Government to Help Persecuted Believers in India
More than 300 American Christian clergy and lay leaders have publicly called on the United States government to take action in holding the government of India accountable for ongoing, chronic human rights abuses against Indian Christians at the hands of Hindu nationalists.
AUKUS Successfully Integrate AI in Military Defense Test
In a further step toward integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in their defense systems, Australia, the UK, and the US (AUKUS) announced on Friday that they have successfully conducted a joint trial in “the first use of autonomy and AI sensing systems in a real-time military environment,” Breaking Defense (BD reports.
US Resumes Offensive Weapons Sales To Saudi Arabia Despite Rights Concerns
In a controversial move, the administration of outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to lift a ban on American sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns over human rights violations by the Islamic kingdom, Worthy News learned Sunday.
U.S. Bolsters Presence With F-22s and ‘Mini Aircraft Carrier’ Against ‘Axis of Evil’
In response to threats from Iran and Hezbollah following the targeted killings of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders in Beirut and Tehran, the Pentagon has bolstered its forces by deploying a squadron of F-22 Raptor fighter jets and a smaller-scale aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Analysts are anticipating a potential attack on Tish B’Av, which begins Monday night.
Iran Poised to Launch Nuclear-Weapons Program
A new assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies reveals that Iran’s advancements in scientific and engineering research over the past year have put it in a stronger position to initiate a nuclear weapons program, the Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend.
Thousands Of Ukraine Troops In Russia, Despite Russian Bomb Threat (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv says thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in destabilizing Russia by showing the country’s weaknesses. The assault entered its sixth day despite concerns about a controversial bomb that Moscow claims it is using to halt the offensive as well as a deadly attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
Questions Remain Over Walz Military Service After Harris Campaign Says He ‘Misspoke’
U.S. House Republicans and military veterans are demanding answers from the Pentagon and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on his military record after several claims have resurfaced. Walz was picked as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate; the two are the presumed Democratic nominees for president and vice president.
State Coalition Calls on SCOTUS to Rule Against Biden-Harris in Asylum Case
A 15-state coalition led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a multi-jurisdictional asylum case.
Israel Confirms Hitting Gaza School ‘Command Center’ But Denies 90 Killed
Israel’s military confirmed Saturday that it struck a school in Gaza City but denied that 90 people were killed as Hamas had claimed.
Plane Carrying 62 People Crashes In Brazil
Brazil’s president expressed his sorrow on Friday after a plane carrying 62 people crashed in a residential area of a city in Brazil’s Sao Paulo.