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Israel to Stay in Southern Lebanon After Deadline Citing Hezbollah Violations
Israel to Stay in Southern Lebanon After Deadline Citing Hezbollah Violations
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Israel has asked the U.S. for 30 more days to complete its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, just days before the 60-day ceasefire deadline with Hezbollah. While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will remain beyond day 60, the length of their stay is unclear. The situation was discussed by Israel’s defense officials and government on Thursday. This Sunday marks 60 days since the ceasefire began on November 27.

Cuba: Pastor Released After 3.5 Years in Jail for Protesting Rights Violations
Cuba: Pastor Released After 3.5 Years in Jail for Protesting Rights Violations
Thursday, January 23, 2025

A pastor who was tortured and imprisoned in Cuba for protesting the government’s violation of human rights was released last week after serving three and half years in jail, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Communist Cuba ranks 26 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Iran Sees Dramatic Increase in Prison Terms for Christians
Iran Sees Dramatic Increase in Prison Terms for Christians
Thursday, January 23, 2025

A new annual report by the Article 18 Iranian persecution watchdog a dramatic increase in the number and length of prison terms handed to Christians in the Islamic Republic of Iran last year compared to 2023.

Trump Redesignates Houthis as Foreign Terror Organization
Trump Redesignates Houthis as Foreign Terror Organization
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump has re-designated the Iran-aligned Houthi Islamic militant group in Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, Reuters reports. Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden had dropped the terrorist designation Trump had given the Houthis in his first term because of humanitarian concerns in war-torn Yemen.

Ohio Pastor Who Shelters Homeless At His Church Is Fined, Sentenced to Suspended Jail Term For Violation of Fire Code
Ohio Pastor Who Shelters Homeless At His Church Is Fined, Sentenced to Suspended Jail Term For Violation of Fire Code
Thursday, January 23, 2025

A pastor in Ohio has been fined $200 and sentenced to a 60-day suspended jail term after being convicted of violating a municipal fire code order at his church.

Philippine Detains Chinese Spy As US Moves Missiles
Philippine Detains Chinese Spy As US Moves Missiles
Thursday, January 23, 2025

While Philippine authorities confirmed the detention of an alleged Chinese spy, the U.S. military moved Lyphon launchers – which can hit Chinese targets from Laoag airfield in the Philippines to another location on the island of Luzon, officials confirmed.

German Police Detain Afghan Over Deadly Knife Attack In Park
German Police Detain Afghan Over Deadly Knife Attack In Park
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Stuffed animals and candles were seen at the site in southern Germany where a 2-year-old boy of Moroccan origin and a 41-year-old German man were killed in a knife attack that Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz called an “act of terror.”

India Mourning 12 Killed In Train Disaster After Fire Alarm
India Mourning 12 Killed In Train Disaster After Fire Alarm
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he is praying for those impacted by a railway tragedy in western India where at least 12 train passengers reportedly died after being struck by another train on an adjacent track.

Britain Launches Digital Passport And Robots Answering Questions (Worthy News Focus)
Britain Launches Digital Passport And Robots Answering Questions (Worthy News Focus)
Thursday, January 23, 2025

The British government wants citizens to carry a digital version of their passport, driving license, social benefits account, and marriage and birth certificates on their smartphones “in tune with modern life.”

Poland’s Premier Condemns Green Deal; Urges Trump-Style Defense Of Europe
Poland’s Premier Condemns Green Deal; Urges Trump-Style Defense Of Europe
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the European Union to cut the “Green Deal drastically,” saying the controversial environmental program would “bankrupt” the EU.