More Inflationary Woes: Credit Card Debt Hits Record $1.14 Trillion
More Americans are struggling financially as savings are significantly down and debt and delinquencies are up compared to four years ago.
Year: 2024
March Outside Israeli Consulate Leads to Confrontation, Arrests
Chicago’s run of peaceful protests during the Democratic National Convention turned ugly Tuesday night when demonstrators clashed with police outside the Israeli consulate.
Obamas Headline Night Two of the DNC, Harris Skips to Stump in Wisconsin
The second night of the Democratic National Convention included the traditional, if not symbolic, roll call of all the states and how many delegates are nominating Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz for office. However, neither were present at the convention.
India: Uttar Pradesh Police Arrested Over 1,600 People on Anti-Conversion Charges in Last Four Years
In the last four years, authorities in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state arrested 1,682, people under an extreme anti-conversion law designed to suppress non-Hindu religious freedom, the International Christian Concern (ICC) advocacy organization reports.
Biden Explains Why He Dropped Out of Presidential Race
President Joe Biden explained to reporters Tuesday in more detail his rationale for suddenly ending his reelection bid earlier this year.
Anxiety After Taiwan Fires Missiles
Anxiety remained Wednesday after Taiwan conducted live-fire missile drills in response to growing military pressure from Communist-ruled China.
Deal Increasingly Unlikely as Hamas Accuses U.S. of Bias Toward Israel
Hamas rejected the bridge proposal by the Biden Administration called on the U.S. to reverse its “partnership” with Israel and “work seriously” toward stopping the war in Gaza as it accused the U.S. of “complete bias” toward Israel.
RFK Jr’s Campaign Considers “Joining Forces With Trump” to Avoid Risk of a Harris/Walz Presidency
Nicole Shanahan, running mate of RFK Jr, made a significant revelation on a podcast just days after they denied reports of RFK Jr approaching Harris for a cabinet role which could change the dynamics of the U.S. Presidential race considerably.
Israel Prepares Expanded Conflict with Hezbollah As It Destroys Hezbollah Weapons Depots, Hezbollah Fires Over 100 Rockets
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant stated that Israel is shifting its “center of gravity” following the destruction of several Hezbollah arms depots in Lebanon by the Israel Defense Forces on Monday night. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched 115 rockets and drones at northern Israel throughout Tuesday.
Ukraine Seeks Peace Talks With Russia, Without Putin
Ukraine says it wants peace talks to end Russia’s incursion, but not directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kyiv seeks an agreement similar to the Black Sea grain deal between the two nations, which allowed Ukraine, a key bread basket, to transport grain to the rest of the world again.
Israeli Military Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages
Israel’s military confirmed Tuesday that it recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in the Hamas’ October 7 attack that started the Gaza war, but many others kidnapped remained unaccounted for.
Tearful Biden Admits Mistakes In DNC Speech Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday he had “made a lot of mistakes” in his career but added, “I gave my best to you,” as he addressed the Democratic National Convention in an emotional farewell speech for which he received a minutes-long standing ovation.
Turkmenistan Pastor Facing Threats, Arrest
Pressure is mounting on Rahymjan Borjakov, a 44-year-old pastor who faces imminent arrest for leading an unregistered church in Turkmenistan, Christians tell Worthy News.
Protesters Get Police, Democratic Officials’ Attention During DNC in Chicago
Protesters clashed with police on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention Monday with more demonstrations expected.
Family Israeli Hostages At Democratic Convention
Family members of eight American hostages were to attend the U.S. Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, which Israeli media called “an arena of pro-Palestinian protestors and disruptions.”
US Says Iran Launches Cyber Attacks Against Presidential Candidates
As the Democratic National Convention began, the United States said Monday that Iran was responsible for hacking into former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign and trying to breach the Biden-Harris campaign.
Indonesia Christians Pray Amid Massive Earthquake Warning
Christians in Indonesia have appealed for prayers amid fresh concerns about a once-in-a-century earthquake in the country and Japan.
Blinken: ‘Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal For Gaza’
In a breakthrough, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel accepted his proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in the Gaza Strip, and he urged Hamas to do the same.
Nicaragua: Six Christian Women Imprisoned for Their Faith
Nicaragua’s communist dictatorship imprisoned six Christian women on account of their faith in the last year, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Ruled by President Daniel Ortega, who has intensified the persecution of believers, Nicaragua ranks 30 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
All Eyes on Chicago as Democratic National Convention Kicks Off With Protests
The eyes of the nation turned to Chicago on Monday for the start of the Democratic National Convention, an event that will lead to the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris.