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Around the World
Millions Of Ukrainians Without Power After Deadly Christmas Strikes
Millions of Ukrainians spent Christmas without electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure killed civilians and triggered widespread power outages, Ukrainian officials said.
Christmas Quiet Across China as Authorities Tighten Restrictions on Christian Celebrations
Christmas Eve passed with little public observance across much of China this year as authorities under the Chinese Communist Party intensified restrictions on religious gatherings, public celebrations, and even seasonal decorations, according to pastors, Christians, and residents who spoke to The Epoch Times.
U.S. Launches Christmas-Day Strike on ISIS Targets in Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks on Christians
The United States carried out a targeted military strike against Islamic State terrorists in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, acting in coordination with Nigerian authorities, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a series of social media posts.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel–Syria Security Talks Advance Toward Possible Agreement, Syrian Source Says
Talks between Israel and Syria over a potential security agreement have advanced significantly in recent weeks and could be finalized soon, according to an exclusive report by i24NEWS citing a Syrian source close to Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
IDF, Shin Bet Eliminate Senior Quds Force Operative in Lebanon
Israeli security forces announced Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet eliminated a senior operative in Iran’s Quds Force during a strike in northeastern Lebanon.
Israel Prime Minister Pledges To Protect Christians In Christmas Message (VIDEO)
In a Christmas message, Israel’s prime minister pledged that his Jewish nation will protect Christians following an arson attack near a Latin Catholic parish church in Jenin, in the West Bank, also known Biblically as Judea and Samaria.
Inside the United States
Democrat States Sue as HHS Moves to Cut Federal Funds for Child Gender Procedures
A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal restrictions on so-called “gender-affirming” medical treatments for minors, arguing the policy unlawfully threatens health care access and state Medicaid programs.
Even After Near-record Returns, CA State Retirement Fund Still $166b Short
A booming stock market propelled California’s main state retirement fund to near-record returns, but the fund is still $166 billion short on its obligations, according to the Reason Foundation. With the taxpayer-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office warning the state should be ready for a possible stock market peak and downturn as weak economic conditions persist, the 12-figure pension shortfall could widen once again – and leave taxpayers with the bill.
Christian News
Arson Attack Damages Church Property in Jenin Ahead of Christmas
Minority Christians in Palestinian territories faced a tense Christmas after church officials confirmed that “an arson attack” damaged a Christmas tree and a Nativity grotto at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin.
Millions Of Christians Forced To Mark Christmas In Secret Amid Global Persecution
Millions of Christians around the world are marking Christmas in secret amid persecution, violence, and discrimination, according to investigators.
Millions Of Ukrainians Without Power After Deadly Christmas Strikes
Millions of Ukrainians spent Christmas without electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure killed civilians and triggered widespread power outages, Ukrainian officials said.
Christmas Quiet Across China as Authorities Tighten Restrictions on Christian Celebrations
Christmas Eve passed with little public observance across much of China this year as authorities under the Chinese Communist Party intensified restrictions on religious gatherings, public celebrations, and even seasonal decorations, according to pastors, Christians, and residents who spoke to The Epoch Times.
U.S. Launches Christmas-Day Strike on ISIS Targets in Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks on Christians
The United States carried out a targeted military strike against Islamic State terrorists in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, acting in coordination with Nigerian authorities, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a series of social media posts.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel–Syria Security Talks Advance Toward Possible Agreement, Syrian Source Says
Talks between Israel and Syria over a potential security agreement have advanced significantly in recent weeks and could be finalized soon, according to an exclusive report by i24NEWS citing a Syrian source close to Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
IDF, Shin Bet Eliminate Senior Quds Force Operative in Lebanon
Israeli security forces announced Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet eliminated a senior operative in Iran’s Quds Force during a strike in northeastern Lebanon.
Israel Prime Minister Pledges To Protect Christians In Christmas Message (VIDEO)
In a Christmas message, Israel’s prime minister pledged that his Jewish nation will protect Christians following an arson attack near a Latin Catholic parish church in Jenin, in the West Bank, also known Biblically as Judea and Samaria.
Inside the United States
Democrat States Sue as HHS Moves to Cut Federal Funds for Child Gender Procedures
A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal restrictions on so-called “gender-affirming” medical treatments for minors, arguing the policy unlawfully threatens health care access and state Medicaid programs.
Even After Near-record Returns, CA State Retirement Fund Still $166b Short
A booming stock market propelled California’s main state retirement fund to near-record returns, but the fund is still $166 billion short on its obligations, according to the Reason Foundation. With the taxpayer-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office warning the state should be ready for a possible stock market peak and downturn as weak economic conditions persist, the 12-figure pension shortfall could widen once again – and leave taxpayers with the bill.
Christian News
Arson Attack Damages Church Property in Jenin Ahead of Christmas
Minority Christians in Palestinian territories faced a tense Christmas after church officials confirmed that “an arson attack” damaged a Christmas tree and a Nativity grotto at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin.
Millions Of Christians Forced To Mark Christmas In Secret Amid Global Persecution
Millions of Christians around the world are marking Christmas in secret amid persecution, violence, and discrimination, according to investigators.
Around the World
Libyan Military Chief Killed In Private Plane Crash After Takeoff From Ankara
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah said late Tuesday that the country has suffered a “great loss” after its military chief was confirmed among eight people killed in a private plane crash shortly after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara.
Dutch Town On Edge After Car Hits Crowd At Christmas Lights Parade
The Netherlands remained on edge Tuesday after a car drove into a crowd of people waiting to watch a Christmas parade in the eastern Dutch town of Nunspeet, injuring numerous people at a time when Europe has faced several threats against holiday events.
Massive Russian Drone And Missile Strikes Kill Child, Knock Out Power Across Ukraine Before Christmas (Worthy News Radio)
Officials say massive Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have killed at least three people, including a four-year-old child, while cutting power to several regions just two days before Christmas, as the country faces bitter winter cold.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Office Rejects ‘Qatar-Fake’ Claims as Bennett Escalates Attack Over Alleged Media Influence Affair
Israel’s political crisis deepened this week as former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett renewed demands for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign over what critics have dubbed the “Qatargate” affair—claims that Netanyahu’s office and allies firmly reject as a manufactured scandal already dismissed by the courts.
Inside the United States
U.S. Economy Roars Ahead With 4.3% Growth, Defying Inflation and Labor Headwinds
The U.S. economy grew at a robust 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, marking its fastest expansion in two years, according to new data released Tuesday by the U.S. Commerce Department.
U.S. Supreme Court Urged To Take Up Maine Parental Rights Case
A conservative group is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case of a Maine mother who says her 13-year-old daughter was "secretly" advised by a school social worker to begin gender transitioning.
Supreme Court Blocks National Guard Deployment To Chicago
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can't use National Guard troops in Chicago to help federal immigration enforcement, in another blow to the president's push for federalization nationwide.
Trump Prays For Favorable Supreme Court Ruling On Tariff Authority
President Donald Trump said his tariffs on foreign imports are fueling the nation's economic growth as he prays for a favorable U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Christian News
Nigerian School Abduction Ends as 130 More Children Freed Ahead of Christmas
The remaining 130 schoolchildren and staff abducted by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria last month — one of the largest mass kidnappings in the country’s history — have been freed, officials confirmed.
Libyan Military Chief Killed In Private Plane Crash After Takeoff From Ankara
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah said late Tuesday that the country has suffered a “great loss” after its military chief was confirmed among eight people killed in a private plane crash shortly after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara.
Dutch Town On Edge After Car Hits Crowd At Christmas Lights Parade
The Netherlands remained on edge Tuesday after a car drove into a crowd of people waiting to watch a Christmas parade in the eastern Dutch town of Nunspeet, injuring numerous people at a time when Europe has faced several threats against holiday events.
Massive Russian Drone And Missile Strikes Kill Child, Knock Out Power Across Ukraine Before Christmas (Worthy News Radio)
Officials say massive Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have killed at least three people, including a four-year-old child, while cutting power to several regions just two days before Christmas, as the country faces bitter winter cold.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Office Rejects ‘Qatar-Fake’ Claims as Bennett Escalates Attack Over Alleged Media Influence Affair
Israel’s political crisis deepened this week as former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett renewed demands for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign over what critics have dubbed the “Qatargate” affair—claims that Netanyahu’s office and allies firmly reject as a manufactured scandal already dismissed by the courts.
Inside the United States
U.S. Economy Roars Ahead With 4.3% Growth, Defying Inflation and Labor Headwinds
The U.S. economy grew at a robust 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, marking its fastest expansion in two years, according to new data released Tuesday by the U.S. Commerce Department.
U.S. Supreme Court Urged To Take Up Maine Parental Rights Case
A conservative group is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case of a Maine mother who says her 13-year-old daughter was "secretly" advised by a school social worker to begin gender transitioning.
Supreme Court Blocks National Guard Deployment To Chicago
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can't use National Guard troops in Chicago to help federal immigration enforcement, in another blow to the president's push for federalization nationwide.
Trump Prays For Favorable Supreme Court Ruling On Tariff Authority
President Donald Trump said his tariffs on foreign imports are fueling the nation's economic growth as he prays for a favorable U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Christian News
Nigerian School Abduction Ends as 130 More Children Freed Ahead of Christmas
The remaining 130 schoolchildren and staff abducted by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria last month — one of the largest mass kidnappings in the country’s history — have been freed, officials confirmed.
Around the World
U.S. Seizes Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela as Trump Escalates Pressure Campaign
The United States has seized another crude oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking the second such operation in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his government.
Ukraine Battles Russian Incursion in Sumy amid Uncertainty Over Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s military says it is attempting to halt a Russian incursion into a border village in the northeastern Sumy region, even as diplomatic efforts continue to seek an end to the nearly four-year war.
Germany Marks First Anniversary Of Deadly Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for “peaceful coexistence” as his nation marked the first anniversary of a deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in eastern Germany that revived a debate about the influx of migrants from mainly Muslim countries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to Press Trump on Renewed Iran Strike Options as Gaza, and Regional Security Dominate Agenda
Israeli officials are preparing to brief President Donald Trump on new military options against Iran when he meets later this month with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid growing concern that Tehran is rapidly rebuilding its ballistic missile program and restoring damaged air defenses, according to an NBC News exclusive citing a person with direct knowledge of the plans and multiple former U.S. officials.
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus Forge New Energy and Security Alliance as Netanyahu Warns Regional Rivals
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus have agreed to accelerate a long-discussed regional energy and security partnership, pledging deeper cooperation amid rising instability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces ‘Golden Fleet’ Navy Battleships
President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States would be building two new battleships to be part of the Navy's "Golden Fleet."
Islamic Group Sues Desantis For Declaring It A Terrorist Organization
A pro-Palestinian Islamic group has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, asking a judge to block his executive order designating the group as terrorists.
Christian News
Christian Family Flees Brick Kiln Slavery in Pakistan as Fears Grow for Abducted Girlss
With Christmas approaching, a Christian worker and his family have fled a brick kiln in Pakistan where they were effectively held in modern-day slavery by their Muslim employer, amid continuing concerns over the safety of Christian girls in the mainly Islamic nation, investigators told Worthy News.
U.S. Seizes Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela as Trump Escalates Pressure Campaign
The United States has seized another crude oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking the second such operation in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his government.
Ukraine Battles Russian Incursion in Sumy amid Uncertainty Over Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s military says it is attempting to halt a Russian incursion into a border village in the northeastern Sumy region, even as diplomatic efforts continue to seek an end to the nearly four-year war.
Germany Marks First Anniversary Of Deadly Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for “peaceful coexistence” as his nation marked the first anniversary of a deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in eastern Germany that revived a debate about the influx of migrants from mainly Muslim countries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to Press Trump on Renewed Iran Strike Options as Gaza, and Regional Security Dominate Agenda
Israeli officials are preparing to brief President Donald Trump on new military options against Iran when he meets later this month with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid growing concern that Tehran is rapidly rebuilding its ballistic missile program and restoring damaged air defenses, according to an NBC News exclusive citing a person with direct knowledge of the plans and multiple former U.S. officials.
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus Forge New Energy and Security Alliance as Netanyahu Warns Regional Rivals
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus have agreed to accelerate a long-discussed regional energy and security partnership, pledging deeper cooperation amid rising instability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces ‘Golden Fleet’ Navy Battleships
President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States would be building two new battleships to be part of the Navy's "Golden Fleet."
Islamic Group Sues Desantis For Declaring It A Terrorist Organization
A pro-Palestinian Islamic group has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, asking a judge to block his executive order designating the group as terrorists.
Christian News
Christian Family Flees Brick Kiln Slavery in Pakistan as Fears Grow for Abducted Girlss
With Christmas approaching, a Christian worker and his family have fled a brick kiln in Pakistan where they were effectively held in modern-day slavery by their Muslim employer, amid continuing concerns over the safety of Christian girls in the mainly Islamic nation, investigators told Worthy News.