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Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds
Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Over three-quarters of U.S. teens (77%) express motivation—52% very motivated and 25% somewhat motivated—to continue learning about Jesus throughout their lives, according to a recent Barna study titled ‘The Open Generation.’

Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria
Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

A prominent evangelical leader has been killed in northeastern Nigeria, a friend confirmed to Worthy News on Tuesday.

Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport
Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The main suspect in the killing of a young Christian man in Pakistan that shocked the Christian community has been detained at the international airport of Lahore, the country’s second-largest city, sources involved in the case told Worthy News on Tuesday.

Trump Suggests Bombing Iran Without Nuclear Deal (Video)
Trump Suggests Bombing Iran Without Nuclear Deal (Video)
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened to “bomb the hell out of” Iran if the Islamic Republic continues a nuclear program that he suggested is aimed at developing a nuclear weapon.

Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families
Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree Monday “to end” a system of payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed after carrying out attacks against Israel, but critics called it window dressing as disbursements would continue under a new scheme.

Trump Warns Jordan, Egypt On Aid If They Reject His Gaza Plan
Trump Warns Jordan, Egypt On Aid If They Reject His Gaza Plan
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Tensions were rising in the Middle East on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Jordan and Egypt he could “conceivably” withhold aid to them if they don’t take Palestinian refugees he seeks to relocate from the Gaza Strip, which was partly destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war.

Nepal Detains 17 U.S. Citizens on Charges of Proselytization
Nepal Detains 17 U.S. Citizens on Charges of Proselytization
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Over a dozen U.S. citizens and an Indian national were detained last week in southeastern Nepal for alleged evangelistic activities, as reported by Nepalese media. Civil society sources and religious leaders said that this act by the Nepalese government was meant to intimidate the Christian community, according to International Christian Concern (ICC).

Iran Conducts Tests on Russian-Made Missile Defense System
Iran Conducts Tests on Russian-Made Missile Defense System
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Iran successfully tested its Russian-made Bavar-373 and S-300 air defense systems last Wednesday, shooting down a simulated enemy drone as part of an exercise that mimicked a large-scale drone attack, the Washington Times reported.

Ceasefire on Verge of Collapse; Israel Boosts Military Readiness, Cancels Soldiers’ Leave
Ceasefire on Verge of Collapse; Israel Boosts Military Readiness, Cancels Soldiers’ Leave
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

With the ceasefire at risk due to Hamas’ refusal to release hostages, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have raised readiness levels in the Southern Command and postponed leave for combat soldiers and operational units, the Israeli military announced Monday night.

Pakistan Christian Girl ‘Abducted And Forcibly Converted’
Pakistan Christian Girl ‘Abducted And Forcibly Converted’
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Christians in Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, expressed concern Tuesday over the whereabouts of a 12-year-old Christian girl who was reportedly kidnapped, forced to convert to Islam, and married against her will.