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Around the World
Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Port Sparks Rift With UAE
Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on the southern Yemeni port city of Mukalla on Dec. 30, saying the operation targeted weapons and military vehicles allegedly shipped from the United Arab Emirates to support separatist forces. Riyadh warned that its national security was a "red line" and demanded Emirati forces leave Yemen within 24 hours.
New Details Emerge On Venezuelan Strike
New details are emerging surrounding the U.S. strike on a suspected drug loading site in Venezuela, with multiple reports claiming a CIA drone carried it out.
China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in Largest Drills to Date; Trump Downplays Risk
China fired rockets and conducted its largest live-fire military drills to date around Taiwan, sharply escalating tensions as Beijing demonstrated its ability to encircle the island, according to Chinese and regional defense officials.
Denmark Ends Letter Delivery After 400 Years as Digital Era Takes Over
Denmark’s state-owned postal operator PostNord will deliver its final paper letters on December 30, ending more than 400 years of traditional mail delivery in Denmark, the company said, citing a steep collapse in letter volumes driven by digitalization.
Turkish Police Detain 357 In Nationwide Raids Against Islamic State
Turkish police detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation targeting the Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday, a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gun battle in northwest Turkey.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enforces New NGO Registration Rules, Bars 37 Groups From Gaza and West Bank
Israel said Tuesday it has begun enforcing new registration regulations for international nongovernmental organizations, moving to bar 37 groups from operating in Gaza and the West Bank after they failed to comply with requirements introduced earlier this year.
Israel, U.S. Give Hamas Two-Month Deadline to Disarm
Israel and the United States have agreed to give Hamas a two-month window to disarm, according to a report by Israel Hayom, following an overnight meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Inside the United States
Federal Crackdown Targets Massive Fraud Networks in Minnesota
Federal authorities are launching what the Department of Homeland Security described as a “massive operation” in Minnesota aimed at identifying, arresting, and removing criminals accused of defrauding American taxpayers.
AG Vows Continued Probe Into Alleged ‘Government Weaponization’ Under Obama, Biden
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Department of Justice will continue investigating what she described as widespread "government weaponization" by officials who served under the Obama and Biden administrations, even after courts dismissed charges against several high-profile figures.
Christian News
Pakistani Christian Girl, 14, Abducted and Raped, Family Says
A 14-year-old Christian girl is recovering after being abducted and raped in Pakistan’s Punjab province, according to family members and police.
Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Port Sparks Rift With UAE
Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on the southern Yemeni port city of Mukalla on Dec. 30, saying the operation targeted weapons and military vehicles allegedly shipped from the United Arab Emirates to support separatist forces. Riyadh warned that its national security was a "red line" and demanded Emirati forces leave Yemen within 24 hours.
New Details Emerge On Venezuelan Strike
New details are emerging surrounding the U.S. strike on a suspected drug loading site in Venezuela, with multiple reports claiming a CIA drone carried it out.
China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in Largest Drills to Date; Trump Downplays Risk
China fired rockets and conducted its largest live-fire military drills to date around Taiwan, sharply escalating tensions as Beijing demonstrated its ability to encircle the island, according to Chinese and regional defense officials.
Denmark Ends Letter Delivery After 400 Years as Digital Era Takes Over
Denmark’s state-owned postal operator PostNord will deliver its final paper letters on December 30, ending more than 400 years of traditional mail delivery in Denmark, the company said, citing a steep collapse in letter volumes driven by digitalization.
Turkish Police Detain 357 In Nationwide Raids Against Islamic State
Turkish police detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation targeting the Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday, a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gun battle in northwest Turkey.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enforces New NGO Registration Rules, Bars 37 Groups From Gaza and West Bank
Israel said Tuesday it has begun enforcing new registration regulations for international nongovernmental organizations, moving to bar 37 groups from operating in Gaza and the West Bank after they failed to comply with requirements introduced earlier this year.
Israel, U.S. Give Hamas Two-Month Deadline to Disarm
Israel and the United States have agreed to give Hamas a two-month window to disarm, according to a report by Israel Hayom, following an overnight meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Inside the United States
Federal Crackdown Targets Massive Fraud Networks in Minnesota
Federal authorities are launching what the Department of Homeland Security described as a “massive operation” in Minnesota aimed at identifying, arresting, and removing criminals accused of defrauding American taxpayers.
AG Vows Continued Probe Into Alleged ‘Government Weaponization’ Under Obama, Biden
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Department of Justice will continue investigating what she described as widespread "government weaponization" by officials who served under the Obama and Biden administrations, even after courts dismissed charges against several high-profile figures.
Christian News
Pakistani Christian Girl, 14, Abducted and Raped, Family Says
A 14-year-old Christian girl is recovering after being abducted and raped in Pakistan’s Punjab province, according to family members and police.
Around the World
“Death to the Dictator”: Iran Protests Turn Openly Defiant as Markets Shut Down
Chants of “death to the dictator” rang out across Tehran as thousands of merchants, students, and residents joined expanding protests sparked by Iran’s deepening economic collapse. Security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets as large sections of the capital, including parts of the Grand Bazaar, were shuttered in protest.
Syria’s Alawite Protests Kill 4; Dozens Injured
At least four people were killed and around 60 others injured on Sunday as protests by members of Syria’s Alawite minority turned violent along the country’s Mediterranean coast, after a deadly bombing at a mosque earlier in the week, officials said.
Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever’ after talks with Zelenskyy (Worthy News Radio)
The president of the United States says negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine are nearing completion, although unresolved territorial disputes remain. Donald J. Trump's comments followed lengthy talks between the U.S. leader and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.
ISIS-Linked Men Convicted Over Foiled Mass Terror Plot Against Jews In Manchester
Three men face the New Year behind bars after being found guilty of plotting to kill as many Jews as possible in Greater Manchester—an attack authorities said could have been one of Britain’s deadliest terror plots in years.
Body Of Missing Ukrainian Teen Found In Dutch City Of Beverwijk
Dutch police said Monday they have found the body of a 16-year-old Ukrainian boy who went missing on Christmas Day, bringing a tragic end to a large-scale search effort involving hundreds of volunteers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Signals Backing for Israeli Action Against Iran, Warns U.S. Will Act on Nuclear Threat
President Donald Trump said Monday that he would support Israeli military action to prevent Iran from rebuilding its missile arsenal and warned that the United States would act “immediately” if Tehran attempts to revive its nuclear program.
Boeing Awarded $8.6 Billion Contract for F-15s as U.S. Military Aid to Israel Continues
The Pentagon announced that Boeing has been awarded an $8.6 billion contract under the F-15 Israel Program following a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
Inside the United States
Suspect In Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Case Confesses, According To Officials
The suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bombs left outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., has confessed, according to officials.
Christian News
Pakistan Pastor Murder Case Takes Dramatic Turn As Police Name Wife, Lover As “Masterminds” (Worthy News Investigation)
The murder of a Pakistani pastor has taken a dramatic turn, with police saying his wife and her alleged lover were the “masterminds” behind the killing, which investigators say was carried out by hired assassins.
“Death to the Dictator”: Iran Protests Turn Openly Defiant as Markets Shut Down
Chants of “death to the dictator” rang out across Tehran as thousands of merchants, students, and residents joined expanding protests sparked by Iran’s deepening economic collapse. Security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets as large sections of the capital, including parts of the Grand Bazaar, were shuttered in protest.
Syria’s Alawite Protests Kill 4; Dozens Injured
At least four people were killed and around 60 others injured on Sunday as protests by members of Syria’s Alawite minority turned violent along the country’s Mediterranean coast, after a deadly bombing at a mosque earlier in the week, officials said.
Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever’ after talks with Zelenskyy (Worthy News Radio)
The president of the United States says negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine are nearing completion, although unresolved territorial disputes remain. Donald J. Trump's comments followed lengthy talks between the U.S. leader and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.
ISIS-Linked Men Convicted Over Foiled Mass Terror Plot Against Jews In Manchester
Three men face the New Year behind bars after being found guilty of plotting to kill as many Jews as possible in Greater Manchester—an attack authorities said could have been one of Britain’s deadliest terror plots in years.
Body Of Missing Ukrainian Teen Found In Dutch City Of Beverwijk
Dutch police said Monday they have found the body of a 16-year-old Ukrainian boy who went missing on Christmas Day, bringing a tragic end to a large-scale search effort involving hundreds of volunteers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Signals Backing for Israeli Action Against Iran, Warns U.S. Will Act on Nuclear Threat
President Donald Trump said Monday that he would support Israeli military action to prevent Iran from rebuilding its missile arsenal and warned that the United States would act “immediately” if Tehran attempts to revive its nuclear program.
Boeing Awarded $8.6 Billion Contract for F-15s as U.S. Military Aid to Israel Continues
The Pentagon announced that Boeing has been awarded an $8.6 billion contract under the F-15 Israel Program following a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
Inside the United States
Suspect In Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Case Confesses, According To Officials
The suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bombs left outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., has confessed, according to officials.
Christian News
Pakistan Pastor Murder Case Takes Dramatic Turn As Police Name Wife, Lover As “Masterminds” (Worthy News Investigation)
The murder of a Pakistani pastor has taken a dramatic turn, with police saying his wife and her alleged lover were the “masterminds” behind the killing, which investigators say was carried out by hired assassins.
Around the World
Knife Attack Near Suriname Capital Kills Nine, Including Five Children
A knife attack outside Suriname’s capital Paramaribo killed at least nine people, including five children, police said Sunday, in one of the deadliest violent incidents in the small country’s recent history.
Zelenskyy Seeks In US Seeks Security Guarantees Amid Fresh Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is holding talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump at his Florida residence, as part of renewed efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The discussions come just hours after Moscow issued a fresh warning over the possible deployment of European peacekeepers.
Japan Massive Highway Crash Kills Two, Injures 26 as Holiday Travel Begins
Authorities in Japan continued an investigation Sunday after confirming that at least two people were killed and 26 were injured in a massive multi-vehicle crash on a snow-covered expressway, as millions began traveling for the year-end and New Year holidays.
Much of Kyiv Without Heat After Deadly Strikes In Freezing Temperatures (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say a third of Kyiv is without heating after a deadly Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures. The attack, which reportedly killed at least one person and wounded two dozen others, prompted nearby Poland to scramble fighter jets and close civilian airports.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Plans U.S. Trip For Talks With Trump Amid Continued Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to travel to the United States in the coming days for a key meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, as Washington pushes for possible peace talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year-long war against Ukraine.
Europe’s Monarchs Call For Unity And Compassion In Christmas Addresses
European monarchs used their televised Christmas speeches to call for compassion, unity, and responsibility in a year marked by war in Ukraine, deep divisions, and widespread anxiety over Europe’s future.
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Returns Home After 17 Years, Draws Massive Crowds
Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman has returned home after 17 years in exile, pledging safety, justice, and national unity if he becomes the troubled nation’s next leader following elections expected in February. Rahman arrived in Dhaka from London, where he had lived in exile in the United Kingdom since 2008, according to party officials.
Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
The Alpine principality of Liechtenstein, one of Europe’s smallest countries, spent Christmas in shock over what authorities described as the worst killings in recent history, amid suspicions of a triple murder followed by suicide.
Eritrean People-Smuggling Suspect Extradited To Netherlands For Trial Amid Concerns
An Eritrean man alleged to be a major people-smuggling figure has been extradited to the Netherlands by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), paving the way for a high-profile trial in a Dutch court amid renewed concerns about abuses against migrants, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Seeks Firm U.S. Guarantees on Gaza, Hostages, and Hamas Disarmament Ahead of Trump Summit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Florida on Sunday ahead of a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid growing Israeli concern that Washington may push forward with Phase II of the Gaza agreement without securing Israel’s core security demands.
Israel Deploys Iron Beam Laser Defense System in Historic Military Milestone
Israel has officially deployed its Iron Beam laser-based air defense system in operational field use, marking a historic breakthrough in modern warfare, the Defense Ministry announced Sunday. The system has now transitioned from development and testing into active service with the Israel Defense Forces, becoming the world’s first high-power laser interception platform to reach full operational status.
Inside the United States
Midair Helicopter Collision Kills One In New Jersey, Renewing U.S. Aviation Safety Scrutiny
One person was killed and another critically injured Sunday after two helicopters collided midair in southern New Jersey, U.S. authorities said, adding to heightened concern over aviation safety following an earlier deadly air disaster near the nation’s capital.
California’s Deadly Flooding Hits Millions With Power Outages, And Evacuations
Millions of people across hard-hit California faced mounting challenges Friday as a powerful rain and wind storm, fueled by an atmospheric river from the Pacific, continued to batter large parts of the state, following weather-related deaths earlier in the week amid widespread flooding, debris flows, and power outages.
Christian News
Christians Blocked From Christmas Worship In Indonesia’s West Java Amid Extremism Concerns
Christians in Indonesia’s West Java were weighing their options Sunday after Muslims reportedly formed a human wall to block members of a Protestant church from reaching their Christmas worship service, in an incident that has underscored concerns about religious extremism in the country.
Nigeria Says It Provided Intelligence For U.S. Strikes
Nigeria says it has provided intelligence support to the United States ahead of Christmas Day airstrikes targeting militants linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) group in the country’s northwest, where Christians had been among those suffering from Islamic extremism.
Christian Father Of Three Killed In Pakistan For Faith
A Christian father of three was murdered in Pakistan’s Punjab province by Muslims over the Christmas holiday because of his faith in Christ, confirmed sources told Worthy News on Friday.
Bethlehem Marks Christmas After Ceasefire As Jenin Church Arson Raises Concern
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, marked its first Christmas celebrations since a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas, though concern lingered among Christians following an arson attack near a church elsewhere in the West Bank.
Evangelist Ross Johnston Sued For $720,000 Over Alleged Assault At California Rally (Worthy News Investigation)
U.S. evangelist Ross Johnston said Wednesday that he has been sued for roughly $720,000 by a woman who claims she suffered injuries during one of his Christian outreach rallies in Los Angeles.
Knife Attack Near Suriname Capital Kills Nine, Including Five Children
A knife attack outside Suriname’s capital Paramaribo killed at least nine people, including five children, police said Sunday, in one of the deadliest violent incidents in the small country’s recent history.
Zelenskyy Seeks In US Seeks Security Guarantees Amid Fresh Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is holding talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump at his Florida residence, as part of renewed efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The discussions come just hours after Moscow issued a fresh warning over the possible deployment of European peacekeepers.
Japan Massive Highway Crash Kills Two, Injures 26 as Holiday Travel Begins
Authorities in Japan continued an investigation Sunday after confirming that at least two people were killed and 26 were injured in a massive multi-vehicle crash on a snow-covered expressway, as millions began traveling for the year-end and New Year holidays.
Much of Kyiv Without Heat After Deadly Strikes In Freezing Temperatures (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say a third of Kyiv is without heating after a deadly Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures. The attack, which reportedly killed at least one person and wounded two dozen others, prompted nearby Poland to scramble fighter jets and close civilian airports.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Plans U.S. Trip For Talks With Trump Amid Continued Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to travel to the United States in the coming days for a key meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, as Washington pushes for possible peace talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year-long war against Ukraine.
Europe’s Monarchs Call For Unity And Compassion In Christmas Addresses
European monarchs used their televised Christmas speeches to call for compassion, unity, and responsibility in a year marked by war in Ukraine, deep divisions, and widespread anxiety over Europe’s future.
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Returns Home After 17 Years, Draws Massive Crowds
Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman has returned home after 17 years in exile, pledging safety, justice, and national unity if he becomes the troubled nation’s next leader following elections expected in February. Rahman arrived in Dhaka from London, where he had lived in exile in the United Kingdom since 2008, according to party officials.
Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
The Alpine principality of Liechtenstein, one of Europe’s smallest countries, spent Christmas in shock over what authorities described as the worst killings in recent history, amid suspicions of a triple murder followed by suicide.
Eritrean People-Smuggling Suspect Extradited To Netherlands For Trial Amid Concerns
An Eritrean man alleged to be a major people-smuggling figure has been extradited to the Netherlands by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), paving the way for a high-profile trial in a Dutch court amid renewed concerns about abuses against migrants, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Seeks Firm U.S. Guarantees on Gaza, Hostages, and Hamas Disarmament Ahead of Trump Summit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Florida on Sunday ahead of a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid growing Israeli concern that Washington may push forward with Phase II of the Gaza agreement without securing Israel’s core security demands.
Israel Deploys Iron Beam Laser Defense System in Historic Military Milestone
Israel has officially deployed its Iron Beam laser-based air defense system in operational field use, marking a historic breakthrough in modern warfare, the Defense Ministry announced Sunday. The system has now transitioned from development and testing into active service with the Israel Defense Forces, becoming the world’s first high-power laser interception platform to reach full operational status.
Inside the United States
Midair Helicopter Collision Kills One In New Jersey, Renewing U.S. Aviation Safety Scrutiny
One person was killed and another critically injured Sunday after two helicopters collided midair in southern New Jersey, U.S. authorities said, adding to heightened concern over aviation safety following an earlier deadly air disaster near the nation’s capital.
California’s Deadly Flooding Hits Millions With Power Outages, And Evacuations
Millions of people across hard-hit California faced mounting challenges Friday as a powerful rain and wind storm, fueled by an atmospheric river from the Pacific, continued to batter large parts of the state, following weather-related deaths earlier in the week amid widespread flooding, debris flows, and power outages.
Christian News
Christians Blocked From Christmas Worship In Indonesia’s West Java Amid Extremism Concerns
Christians in Indonesia’s West Java were weighing their options Sunday after Muslims reportedly formed a human wall to block members of a Protestant church from reaching their Christmas worship service, in an incident that has underscored concerns about religious extremism in the country.
Nigeria Says It Provided Intelligence For U.S. Strikes
Nigeria says it has provided intelligence support to the United States ahead of Christmas Day airstrikes targeting militants linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) group in the country’s northwest, where Christians had been among those suffering from Islamic extremism.
Christian Father Of Three Killed In Pakistan For Faith
A Christian father of three was murdered in Pakistan’s Punjab province by Muslims over the Christmas holiday because of his faith in Christ, confirmed sources told Worthy News on Friday.
Bethlehem Marks Christmas After Ceasefire As Jenin Church Arson Raises Concern
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, marked its first Christmas celebrations since a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas, though concern lingered among Christians following an arson attack near a church elsewhere in the West Bank.
Evangelist Ross Johnston Sued For $720,000 Over Alleged Assault At California Rally (Worthy News Investigation)
U.S. evangelist Ross Johnston said Wednesday that he has been sued for roughly $720,000 by a woman who claims she suffered injuries during one of his Christian outreach rallies in Los Angeles.