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Around the World
Lebanon: Persecuted Christians and Lebanese Civilians Face Danger and “Humanitarian Catastrophe” as Israeli Campaign Against Hezbollah Continues
Christian aid groups in the Middle East have warned that, amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah, the humanitarian situation in southern Lebanon has reached an unprecedentedly dire scale, Christian Today (CT) reports. Moreover, together with Lebanese civilians, millions of Christians who came there to escape persecution in surrounding countries are now “on the run yet again.”
Britain Hands Over Last African Colony Despite Controversy
Britain pledged Thursday to end a years-long struggle over its last African colony by handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, triggering mixed reactions among those who lived there.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Israel Targets Former Hezbollah Leader’s Successor In Lebanon Strikes’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel tried to eliminate late Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah's successor, Hashem Safieddine, in the Dahieh suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Israeli sources said early Friday.
World’s Jewish Population Now Stands at 15.8 Million, Report
The Jewish Agency announced in its annual report on Wednesday, the eve of Rosh Hashanah 2024, that the world’s Jewish population is now 15.8 million, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israeli FM Bans UNSG Guterres From Entering Israel for Not “Unequivocally” Condemning Iranian Missile Attack, Guterres Then Condemns Attack
Israel on Wednesday said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres did not deserve to enter the country because he did not immediately "unequivocally" condemn Iran's Tuesday night missile attack on the Jewish state, Reuters reports. Guterres has since specifically condemned the attack.
Inside the United States
Longshoremen End Port Strike After Reaching Potential Deal
Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work after the port workers' union reached a tentative contract agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance.
Bombshell Report: ‘High Risk Noncitizens’ Without IDs Flying Across U.S.
Twenty-three years after Islamic terrorists used airplanes to conduct the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the federal agency created to protect Americans from national security threats “cannot ensure they are keeping high-risk noncitizens without identification from entering the country.”
Exclusive: At Least 1.5 Million Illegal Southwest Border Crossers Reported in FY24
A minimum of 1,525,210 foreign nationals illegally crossed the Southwest U.S. border in fiscal 2024, according to preliminary data The Center Square exclusively obtained from a Border Patrol agent on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.
Christian News
Islamic Faluni Kill Christians In Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state say Islamic Faluni herdsmen killed two believers on Sunday, the latest victims in relentless attacks against believers in Christ.
Study Shows Correlation Between Government Corruption and Christian Persecution
There is a correlation between governmental corruption and Christian persecution, a study published this month by International Christian Concern (ICC) shows. Titled “Corruption and Christian Persecution,” the ICC study concludes that persecution against Christians will subside in countries where corruption is minimized.
Lebanon: Persecuted Christians and Lebanese Civilians Face Danger and “Humanitarian Catastrophe” as Israeli Campaign Against Hezbollah Continues
Christian aid groups in the Middle East have warned that, amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah, the humanitarian situation in southern Lebanon has reached an unprecedentedly dire scale, Christian Today (CT) reports. Moreover, together with Lebanese civilians, millions of Christians who came there to escape persecution in surrounding countries are now “on the run yet again.”
Britain Hands Over Last African Colony Despite Controversy
Britain pledged Thursday to end a years-long struggle over its last African colony by handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, triggering mixed reactions among those who lived there.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Israel Targets Former Hezbollah Leader’s Successor In Lebanon Strikes’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel tried to eliminate late Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah's successor, Hashem Safieddine, in the Dahieh suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Israeli sources said early Friday.
World’s Jewish Population Now Stands at 15.8 Million, Report
The Jewish Agency announced in its annual report on Wednesday, the eve of Rosh Hashanah 2024, that the world’s Jewish population is now 15.8 million, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israeli FM Bans UNSG Guterres From Entering Israel for Not “Unequivocally” Condemning Iranian Missile Attack, Guterres Then Condemns Attack
Israel on Wednesday said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres did not deserve to enter the country because he did not immediately "unequivocally" condemn Iran's Tuesday night missile attack on the Jewish state, Reuters reports. Guterres has since specifically condemned the attack.
Inside the United States
Longshoremen End Port Strike After Reaching Potential Deal
Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work after the port workers' union reached a tentative contract agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance.
Bombshell Report: ‘High Risk Noncitizens’ Without IDs Flying Across U.S.
Twenty-three years after Islamic terrorists used airplanes to conduct the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the federal agency created to protect Americans from national security threats “cannot ensure they are keeping high-risk noncitizens without identification from entering the country.”
Exclusive: At Least 1.5 Million Illegal Southwest Border Crossers Reported in FY24
A minimum of 1,525,210 foreign nationals illegally crossed the Southwest U.S. border in fiscal 2024, according to preliminary data The Center Square exclusively obtained from a Border Patrol agent on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.
Christian News
Islamic Faluni Kill Christians In Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state say Islamic Faluni herdsmen killed two believers on Sunday, the latest victims in relentless attacks against believers in Christ.
Study Shows Correlation Between Government Corruption and Christian Persecution
There is a correlation between governmental corruption and Christian persecution, a study published this month by International Christian Concern (ICC) shows. Titled “Corruption and Christian Persecution,” the ICC study concludes that persecution against Christians will subside in countries where corruption is minimized.
Around the World
Iran Warns Israel Of More Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Iran’s president warned Israel on Wednesday that his Islamic Republic will have an even “stronger response” if Israel retaliates to its missile attack on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Calls on UNGA to Recommend Force Against Israel if Attacks on Hamas/Hezbollah Continue
A day before Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the United Nations General Assembly to recommend force against the Jewish state if the UN Security Council cannot convince the Israelis to stop attacking Iranian-backed Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza and Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s PM Pressured Not To Forget Hostages Amid Lebanon Offensive
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pressure late Wednesday not to forget hostages held in Gaza as he focused on targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, where the government called for a ceasefire.
Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Son-In-Law Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike
The son-in-law of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has likely been killed by suspected Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Israeli and Arabic sources say.
Israel Announces IDF Casualties Amid Expanded Ground Operations in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have announced that, as of Wednesday evening local time, eight IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Lebanese Hezbollah militants amid Israel’s recently expanded ground operation in Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Next President Must Address U.S. Debt, Moody’s Warns
A credit rating agency's report on the upcoming presidential election noted that whoever wins must address tax and spending policies that contribute to the nation's growing deficit.
Essential North Carolina Quartz Mines Shut Down Following Hurricane Helene Devastation
Quartz mines that are vital to North Carolina’s semiconductor industry have been closed indefinitely since Hurricane Helene tore into the region wreaking death and devastation over the weekend, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Persecuted Christian Women In Focus At Day of Prayer
The global annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) will this year focus on Christian women, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
India: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has been found guilty on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity and has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11 on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Iran Warns Israel Of More Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Iran’s president warned Israel on Wednesday that his Islamic Republic will have an even “stronger response” if Israel retaliates to its missile attack on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Calls on UNGA to Recommend Force Against Israel if Attacks on Hamas/Hezbollah Continue
A day before Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the United Nations General Assembly to recommend force against the Jewish state if the UN Security Council cannot convince the Israelis to stop attacking Iranian-backed Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza and Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s PM Pressured Not To Forget Hostages Amid Lebanon Offensive
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pressure late Wednesday not to forget hostages held in Gaza as he focused on targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, where the government called for a ceasefire.
Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Son-In-Law Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike
The son-in-law of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has likely been killed by suspected Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Israeli and Arabic sources say.
Israel Announces IDF Casualties Amid Expanded Ground Operations in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have announced that, as of Wednesday evening local time, eight IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Lebanese Hezbollah militants amid Israel’s recently expanded ground operation in Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Next President Must Address U.S. Debt, Moody’s Warns
A credit rating agency's report on the upcoming presidential election noted that whoever wins must address tax and spending policies that contribute to the nation's growing deficit.
Essential North Carolina Quartz Mines Shut Down Following Hurricane Helene Devastation
Quartz mines that are vital to North Carolina’s semiconductor industry have been closed indefinitely since Hurricane Helene tore into the region wreaking death and devastation over the weekend, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Persecuted Christian Women In Focus At Day of Prayer
The global annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) will this year focus on Christian women, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
India: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has been found guilty on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity and has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11 on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
New NATO Chief Pledges More Spending on Defense
The new chief of the NATO military alliance has declined to say whether Ukraine is winning the war against Russia, which invaded the country in February 2022.
US Sending Fighter Jets and Military Personnel to the Middle East Amid Expanding Conflict
Amid concern that Iran may retaliate against Israel for killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a bombing campaign in Lebanon last week, the United States announced Monday that it is sending “a few thousand” additional military personnel to the Middle East along with multiple US Air Force jet fighter squadrons to defend Israel as well as American citizens and interests if necessary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM: Iran Made ‘Grave Error’ By Attacking Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that "Iran has made a grave error tonight, and the consequences will be severe." He spoke after the Islamic Republic fired some 200 missiles at the Jewish nation.
Israel Vows Revenge After Iran Fires 200 Rockets At Jewish Nation
Israel vowed revenge after Iran reportedly launched nearly 200 missiles at the Jewish nation, including over large cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran Launches Missiles Towards Israel
Israel’s military says Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, apparently in response to major setbacks suffered by Tehran’s proxies.
Israel Begins Ground Offensive In Lebanon
Israeli troops have entered Lebanon as the anticipated ground offensive has begun, Israel’s military confirmed early Tuesday, local time.
More Than 30,000 Jews From 100 Countries Have Moved to Israel in the Last Year
Around 31,000 Jewish people from over 100 countries immigrated to Israel in the last year, a period which has seen the October 7 attack by Hamas and the consequent war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
UNRWA Confirms Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike Was Its Employee
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that Fateh Sherif, who was killed in an Israeli air strike today, was the leader of Hamas in Lebanon while also employed as a school principal by UNRWA, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Vance, Walz Debate Economy, Immigration, Abortion in Tight Presidential Race
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just five weeks away.
US Charges Three Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps with Hacking Trump’s Presidential Campaign
The United States last week indicted three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps on charges of hacking Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and trying to interfere with the November 5 general election, Reuters reports.
East Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades.
Christian News
Christians Rush to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Christian aid groups have rallied to support the victims of the devastating Hurricane Helene which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday before tearing through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.
New NATO Chief Pledges More Spending on Defense
The new chief of the NATO military alliance has declined to say whether Ukraine is winning the war against Russia, which invaded the country in February 2022.
US Sending Fighter Jets and Military Personnel to the Middle East Amid Expanding Conflict
Amid concern that Iran may retaliate against Israel for killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a bombing campaign in Lebanon last week, the United States announced Monday that it is sending “a few thousand” additional military personnel to the Middle East along with multiple US Air Force jet fighter squadrons to defend Israel as well as American citizens and interests if necessary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM: Iran Made ‘Grave Error’ By Attacking Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that "Iran has made a grave error tonight, and the consequences will be severe." He spoke after the Islamic Republic fired some 200 missiles at the Jewish nation.
Israel Vows Revenge After Iran Fires 200 Rockets At Jewish Nation
Israel vowed revenge after Iran reportedly launched nearly 200 missiles at the Jewish nation, including over large cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran Launches Missiles Towards Israel
Israel’s military says Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, apparently in response to major setbacks suffered by Tehran’s proxies.
Israel Begins Ground Offensive In Lebanon
Israeli troops have entered Lebanon as the anticipated ground offensive has begun, Israel’s military confirmed early Tuesday, local time.
More Than 30,000 Jews From 100 Countries Have Moved to Israel in the Last Year
Around 31,000 Jewish people from over 100 countries immigrated to Israel in the last year, a period which has seen the October 7 attack by Hamas and the consequent war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
UNRWA Confirms Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike Was Its Employee
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that Fateh Sherif, who was killed in an Israeli air strike today, was the leader of Hamas in Lebanon while also employed as a school principal by UNRWA, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Vance, Walz Debate Economy, Immigration, Abortion in Tight Presidential Race
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just five weeks away.
US Charges Three Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps with Hacking Trump’s Presidential Campaign
The United States last week indicted three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps on charges of hacking Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and trying to interfere with the November 5 general election, Reuters reports.
East Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades.
Christian News
Christians Rush to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Christian aid groups have rallied to support the victims of the devastating Hurricane Helene which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday before tearing through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.