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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.
>Around the World
US Strikes Over 70 Islamic State Targets in Syria After December 13 Attack
The U.S. military carried out massive air and drone strikes against more than 70 Islamic State (ISIS) targets across central and eastern Syria, U.S. officials said, following a deadly December 13 attack on American personnel.
President Ukraine Skeptical Over Trilateral Peace Talks As Deadly Clashes Continue (Worthy News Radio)
The president of war-torn Ukraine says the United States has proposed a format for peace talks that would place Ukraine and Russia at the same table — but he doubts such a meeting would bring real progress.
EU Agrees 90 Billion Euro Loan For Ukraine Despite Divisions Over Frozen Russian (Worthy News Radio
After hours of tense negotiations, European Union leaders agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan (about $100 billion) to meet the wartorn nation's urgent financial needs. However, they failed to reach a consensus on whether the loan should be secured using Russia’s frozen assets held in Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Jerusalem Summit Signals New Eastern Mediterranean Security Axis Amid Rising Tensions With Turkey
Jerusalem will host a high-level trilateral summit on Monday as Israel, Greece, and Cyprus move to deepen security, energy, and strategic cooperation amid growing concern over Turkey’s expanding military posture in the eastern Mediterranean.
Israel Politician Urges Jews Not To Surrender To Hatred After Massacre (VIDEO)
In an emotionally charged appeal, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Jews worldwide not to surrender to hatred after at least 15 people were killed and dozens injured in what officials and Jewish leaders described as one of the deadliest antisemitic attacks against Jews abroad in years.
Inside the United States
Watchdog Warns Of National Debt Interest Payments Hitting $1 Trillion
Budget watchdogs are sounding the alarm as the U.S. hit an unfortunate fiscal milestone in fiscal year 2025: government spending on debt interest payments alone topped $1 trillion this year.
‘Long Overdue’: Praise For HHS’ Action To Bar Taxpayer-funded Sex-change Procedures
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ action to bar “sex-rejecting” transgender procedures for minors has met with approval from groups that aim to protect children from harmful ideology, with some calling the move “long overdue,” stating that taxpayers should not be forced to pay for procedures that lack proven benefits.
US Strikes Over 70 Islamic State Targets in Syria After December 13 Attack
The U.S. military carried out massive air and drone strikes against more than 70 Islamic State (ISIS) targets across central and eastern Syria, U.S. officials said, following a deadly December 13 attack on American personnel.
President Ukraine Skeptical Over Trilateral Peace Talks As Deadly Clashes Continue (Worthy News Radio)
The president of war-torn Ukraine says the United States has proposed a format for peace talks that would place Ukraine and Russia at the same table — but he doubts such a meeting would bring real progress.
EU Agrees 90 Billion Euro Loan For Ukraine Despite Divisions Over Frozen Russian (Worthy News Radio
After hours of tense negotiations, European Union leaders agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan (about $100 billion) to meet the wartorn nation's urgent financial needs. However, they failed to reach a consensus on whether the loan should be secured using Russia’s frozen assets held in Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Jerusalem Summit Signals New Eastern Mediterranean Security Axis Amid Rising Tensions With Turkey
Jerusalem will host a high-level trilateral summit on Monday as Israel, Greece, and Cyprus move to deepen security, energy, and strategic cooperation amid growing concern over Turkey’s expanding military posture in the eastern Mediterranean.
Israel Politician Urges Jews Not To Surrender To Hatred After Massacre (VIDEO)
In an emotionally charged appeal, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Jews worldwide not to surrender to hatred after at least 15 people were killed and dozens injured in what officials and Jewish leaders described as one of the deadliest antisemitic attacks against Jews abroad in years.
Inside the United States
Watchdog Warns Of National Debt Interest Payments Hitting $1 Trillion
Budget watchdogs are sounding the alarm as the U.S. hit an unfortunate fiscal milestone in fiscal year 2025: government spending on debt interest payments alone topped $1 trillion this year.
‘Long Overdue’: Praise For HHS’ Action To Bar Taxpayer-funded Sex-change Procedures
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ action to bar “sex-rejecting” transgender procedures for minors has met with approval from groups that aim to protect children from harmful ideology, with some calling the move “long overdue,” stating that taxpayers should not be forced to pay for procedures that lack proven benefits.