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Around the World
Putin Calls for a “Multipolar World” as BRICS Expands, Challenging Western Dominance
Vladimir Putin closed out the BRICS summit in Russia by calling for the emergence of a "multipolar world," intensifying his challenge to the Western-led, U.S.-dominated global order.
Thousands Protest Hungarian Prime Minister
Thousands of Hungarians, many waving their flags, including some with holes in them, gathered to protest against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whom they said stole the ideals of the 1956 Revolution against Soviet domination.
Scotland Forbids Praying Against Abortion In ‘Safe Access Zones’
The Scottish government is effectively asking the public to report people who pray against abortion at home to police if they are located in designated “Safe Access Zones,” Worthy News established Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Kills Hamas Commander Involved In Hamas Atrocities
Israel's military said Thursday it killed Hamas Commander Mohammad Abu Itiwi, who participated in the October 7, 2023, assault on southern Israel while working for the U.N. aid agency in the Gaza Strip.
Israel Links Al Jazeera To Hamas
Israel says at least six journalists of Qatar-based Al Jazeera are working for Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) groups, prompting an angry response from the global broadcaster.
Israel Postponed Iran Retaliatory Strike Following Pentagon Documents Leak, Report
Israel has postponed its expected retaliatory strike on Iran after classified Pentagon documents detailing the planned operation were leaked and shared on both social media and major news outlets including CNN, an intelligence source has told the Times UK.
Inside the United States
Quarter of Americans Worry About Civil War Over 2024 Election
More than a quarter of Americans worry that civil war could be a consequence of this year's presidential election.
Americans Can Now Check If They Are Part of Political Donor Fraud
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., promoted a new website on Thursday that allows Americans to see if fraudulent actors have used their name to make illicit political donations to Democratic candidates.
At Least 1.6 Million Illegal Border Crossers From Countries of Concern Under Biden
Of the record 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 1.62 million are from four Countries of Particular Concern (CPC): China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Russia.
Federal Judge to Rule on Louisiana Ten Commandments Law by Nov. 15
A federal judge has said he will issue a ruling by November 15 on whether Louisiana can enforce a new law requiring every public school classroom to have a poster on the wall with the Ten Commandments, the Advocate reports.
Christian News
German Revival Challenges Spread Of Islam
Evangelists say a Christian “revival” is taking place in Germany that could spread across Europe after “thousands” of people” got "saved, delivered, healed, [and] baptized with the Holy Spirit."
India: Hindu Nationalists Use WhatsApp to Harass Christians and Muslims
A major Hindu nationalist organization has been weaponizing the popular WhatsApp messaging service to persecute non-Hindu religious and ideological communities in India, including Christians, Rest of the World (RW) reports.
Putin Calls for a “Multipolar World” as BRICS Expands, Challenging Western Dominance
Vladimir Putin closed out the BRICS summit in Russia by calling for the emergence of a "multipolar world," intensifying his challenge to the Western-led, U.S.-dominated global order.
Thousands Protest Hungarian Prime Minister
Thousands of Hungarians, many waving their flags, including some with holes in them, gathered to protest against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whom they said stole the ideals of the 1956 Revolution against Soviet domination.
Scotland Forbids Praying Against Abortion In ‘Safe Access Zones’
The Scottish government is effectively asking the public to report people who pray against abortion at home to police if they are located in designated “Safe Access Zones,” Worthy News established Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Kills Hamas Commander Involved In Hamas Atrocities
Israel's military said Thursday it killed Hamas Commander Mohammad Abu Itiwi, who participated in the October 7, 2023, assault on southern Israel while working for the U.N. aid agency in the Gaza Strip.
Israel Links Al Jazeera To Hamas
Israel says at least six journalists of Qatar-based Al Jazeera are working for Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) groups, prompting an angry response from the global broadcaster.
Israel Postponed Iran Retaliatory Strike Following Pentagon Documents Leak, Report
Israel has postponed its expected retaliatory strike on Iran after classified Pentagon documents detailing the planned operation were leaked and shared on both social media and major news outlets including CNN, an intelligence source has told the Times UK.
Inside the United States
Quarter of Americans Worry About Civil War Over 2024 Election
More than a quarter of Americans worry that civil war could be a consequence of this year's presidential election.
Americans Can Now Check If They Are Part of Political Donor Fraud
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., promoted a new website on Thursday that allows Americans to see if fraudulent actors have used their name to make illicit political donations to Democratic candidates.
At Least 1.6 Million Illegal Border Crossers From Countries of Concern Under Biden
Of the record 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 1.62 million are from four Countries of Particular Concern (CPC): China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Russia.
Federal Judge to Rule on Louisiana Ten Commandments Law by Nov. 15
A federal judge has said he will issue a ruling by November 15 on whether Louisiana can enforce a new law requiring every public school classroom to have a poster on the wall with the Ten Commandments, the Advocate reports.
Christian News
German Revival Challenges Spread Of Islam
Evangelists say a Christian “revival” is taking place in Germany that could spread across Europe after “thousands” of people” got "saved, delivered, healed, [and] baptized with the Holy Spirit."
India: Hindu Nationalists Use WhatsApp to Harass Christians and Muslims
A major Hindu nationalist organization has been weaponizing the popular WhatsApp messaging service to persecute non-Hindu religious and ideological communities in India, including Christians, Rest of the World (RW) reports.
Around the World
Turkey Hits PKK Sites In Iraq And Syria After Deadly Attack
Turkey’s military struck dozens of targets of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq and northern Syria late Wednesday following a deadly attack on an aviation site in Ankara, Defense officials said.
North Korea Sends Troops to Russia for Military Training
Confirming reports by Ukraine and South Korea, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia for military training, an act he said would be “very, very serious,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Lebanon: Christians Refuse to Support Hezbollah or Leave Home Amid Israel’s Ground Invasion
A number of Christians living in southern Lebanon are facing Israel's ground invasion against the Hezbollah Shia Islamic terror group with a stoic refusal to come to the aid of Hezbollah or to leave their homes and land, the Washington Post reported exclusively.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire Amid Simchat Torah Celebrations
Israel targeted 17 locations in the southern suburbs of Beirut, demolishing several Hezbollah-linked sites, including the vacated offices of a Hezbollah-affiliated broadcaster. The strikes followed a rocket barrage launched by Hezbollah into central Israel as the Jewish nation marked the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Simchat Torah.
MKs Urge Government to Allow Aliyah for India’s Bnei Menashe Community
Israeli lawmakers have called on the government to allow the immigration of around 5,000 members of the Bnei Menashe community in northeast India, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Israel Confirms Hezbollah Drone Strikes Netanyahu’s Residence
A Hezbollah drone struck Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Saturday, causing minor damage, the military censor cleared for publication on Tuesday. Netanyahu and his family were not home during the attack.
Inside the United States
Nearly 3 Million Illegal Border Crossers Reported in Fiscal 2024
Nearly three million foreign nationals illegally entered or attempted entry into the U.S. in fiscal 2024, according to data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
After Partial Victory, Babylon Bee Advances Lawsuit Against California Censorship Law
The Babylon Bee is continuing with its lawsuit against a California deepfake law that would require social media companies to block “deceptive” content about politicians, noting its partial victory in a ruling against the state’s other political “deepfake” law in October.
GOP Report: Biden-Harris Admin Spent $900 Million Pushing Faulty COVID Messaging
The Republican-led House Energy and Commerce Committee released a report Wednesday saying that the Biden-Harris Administration spent nearly a billion dollars promoting COVID-era messaging, much of which turned out to be untrue or misleading.
Christian News
Britain Convicts Christian For Praying Near Abortion Clinic (Worthy News Focus)
A Christian man is considering appealing his conviction in Britain for silently praying near an abortion clinic.
Pakistan Court Acquits Christians Of Blasphemy
Two sisters, both Christians, have been acquitted two months after being charged with “blasphemy” against Islam in Pakistan’s Punjab province, but concerns remain about other believers still held in Pakistani prisons, Christians said.
‘Islamist Terrorists’ Kill 18 Christians In DRC (Worthy News Focus)
“Islamist terrorists” have killed 18 Christians in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in separate attacks, well-informed aid workers say.
Turkey Hits PKK Sites In Iraq And Syria After Deadly Attack
Turkey’s military struck dozens of targets of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq and northern Syria late Wednesday following a deadly attack on an aviation site in Ankara, Defense officials said.
North Korea Sends Troops to Russia for Military Training
Confirming reports by Ukraine and South Korea, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia for military training, an act he said would be “very, very serious,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Lebanon: Christians Refuse to Support Hezbollah or Leave Home Amid Israel’s Ground Invasion
A number of Christians living in southern Lebanon are facing Israel's ground invasion against the Hezbollah Shia Islamic terror group with a stoic refusal to come to the aid of Hezbollah or to leave their homes and land, the Washington Post reported exclusively.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire Amid Simchat Torah Celebrations
Israel targeted 17 locations in the southern suburbs of Beirut, demolishing several Hezbollah-linked sites, including the vacated offices of a Hezbollah-affiliated broadcaster. The strikes followed a rocket barrage launched by Hezbollah into central Israel as the Jewish nation marked the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Simchat Torah.
MKs Urge Government to Allow Aliyah for India’s Bnei Menashe Community
Israeli lawmakers have called on the government to allow the immigration of around 5,000 members of the Bnei Menashe community in northeast India, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Israel Confirms Hezbollah Drone Strikes Netanyahu’s Residence
A Hezbollah drone struck Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Saturday, causing minor damage, the military censor cleared for publication on Tuesday. Netanyahu and his family were not home during the attack.
Inside the United States
Nearly 3 Million Illegal Border Crossers Reported in Fiscal 2024
Nearly three million foreign nationals illegally entered or attempted entry into the U.S. in fiscal 2024, according to data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
After Partial Victory, Babylon Bee Advances Lawsuit Against California Censorship Law
The Babylon Bee is continuing with its lawsuit against a California deepfake law that would require social media companies to block “deceptive” content about politicians, noting its partial victory in a ruling against the state’s other political “deepfake” law in October.
GOP Report: Biden-Harris Admin Spent $900 Million Pushing Faulty COVID Messaging
The Republican-led House Energy and Commerce Committee released a report Wednesday saying that the Biden-Harris Administration spent nearly a billion dollars promoting COVID-era messaging, much of which turned out to be untrue or misleading.
Christian News
Britain Convicts Christian For Praying Near Abortion Clinic (Worthy News Focus)
A Christian man is considering appealing his conviction in Britain for silently praying near an abortion clinic.
Pakistan Court Acquits Christians Of Blasphemy
Two sisters, both Christians, have been acquitted two months after being charged with “blasphemy” against Islam in Pakistan’s Punjab province, but concerns remain about other believers still held in Pakistani prisons, Christians said.
‘Islamist Terrorists’ Kill 18 Christians In DRC (Worthy News Focus)
“Islamist terrorists” have killed 18 Christians in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in separate attacks, well-informed aid workers say.
Around the World
Hungary Accuses US Of Betrayal As Nation Remembers 1956 Revolution
Hungary’s rightwing government accused the United States on Tuesday of again abandoning the nation as it did during the 1956 Revolution against Soviet domination and communism.
Russia’s BRICS Pay System To Counter West (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia has launched an international payments platform for BRICS countries that is immune to Western sanctions and ends the need for dollar transactions.
Putin Invites Palestinian Authority Leader to BRICS Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas to attend the two-day BRICS summit which begins today (October 22) in Kazan, Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Confirms Hezbollah Drone Strikes Netanyahu’s Residence
A Hezbollah drone struck Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Saturday, causing minor damage, the military censor cleared for publication on Tuesday. Netanyahu and his family were not home during the attack.
Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Finances, Strangling the Terrorist Organization (Video)
Israel's strike on branches of a Hezbollah-linked bank intensified efforts to dismantle the financial and social networks sustaining the terrorist group’s control over Lebanon. Israel also revealed that former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's bunker, hidden beneath a hospital in Beirut's Dahieh district, contains gold and $500 million in cash, which it aims to redirect Hezbollah's hidden funds to aid in Lebanon's reconstruction.
Inside the United States
Report: Immigration Courts Broke Records in Fiscal 2024
The number of cases before federal immigration judges totaled nearly 1.8 million, a record, in fiscal 2024, according to the latest analysis by Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a nonpartisan, independent research organization.
Rubio Calls on DOJ to Investigate Pro-Hamas Domestic Terrorist Group
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, has called on the Department of Justice to open a domestic terrorism investigation into Unity of Fields, a pro-Hamas group encouraging its followers to commit acts of targeted violence against Americans, especially those who support Israel and the police, according to its website.
AG Paxton: Texas Investigation Into ActBlue Uncovers Suspicious Donations
A nearly year-long investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic Party online donation platform, alleges a large number of suspicious donations have been made, resulting in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton petitioning the Federal Election Commission to get involved.
Christian News
Somalia: Christian Convert Violently Attacked by Islamic Relatives, “You Can Beat Me Up, But Jesus Has Saved Me”
A Christian in Somalia has refused to denounce Jesus even after being violently attacked three times by Islamic relatives for his faith, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Constitutionally, an Islamic state whose government forbids the propagation of other religions,
“This Is Our Message: To Show Love In Action,” Lebanese Christians Reach Out To Shiite Muslims
Often overcoming fear and suspicion, Christians in Lebanon are reaching out to help Shiite Muslims who have been displaced amid Israel’s ground invasion of southern Lebanese areas suspected of housing the Shiite Hezbollah terror group, Christianity Today reports exclusively.
Worthy Insights
Water Libation Reenactment Takes Place in Preparation for the Third Temple
On Sunday, Jerusalem hosted a reenactment of the Temple-era water libation ceremony, led by Kohanim in priestly garments and Levites playing instruments. The joyful procession began at Shaar Hashpot (Dung Gate) in the Old City, with participants singing and dancing along ancient pathways, passing the City of David’s archaeological remains and an Arab village, ending at the historic Shiloach (Siloam) Spring.
Hungary Accuses US Of Betrayal As Nation Remembers 1956 Revolution
Hungary’s rightwing government accused the United States on Tuesday of again abandoning the nation as it did during the 1956 Revolution against Soviet domination and communism.
Russia’s BRICS Pay System To Counter West (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia has launched an international payments platform for BRICS countries that is immune to Western sanctions and ends the need for dollar transactions.
Putin Invites Palestinian Authority Leader to BRICS Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas to attend the two-day BRICS summit which begins today (October 22) in Kazan, Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Confirms Hezbollah Drone Strikes Netanyahu’s Residence
A Hezbollah drone struck Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Saturday, causing minor damage, the military censor cleared for publication on Tuesday. Netanyahu and his family were not home during the attack.
Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Finances, Strangling the Terrorist Organization (Video)
Israel's strike on branches of a Hezbollah-linked bank intensified efforts to dismantle the financial and social networks sustaining the terrorist group’s control over Lebanon. Israel also revealed that former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's bunker, hidden beneath a hospital in Beirut's Dahieh district, contains gold and $500 million in cash, which it aims to redirect Hezbollah's hidden funds to aid in Lebanon's reconstruction.
Inside the United States
Report: Immigration Courts Broke Records in Fiscal 2024
The number of cases before federal immigration judges totaled nearly 1.8 million, a record, in fiscal 2024, according to the latest analysis by Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a nonpartisan, independent research organization.
Rubio Calls on DOJ to Investigate Pro-Hamas Domestic Terrorist Group
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, has called on the Department of Justice to open a domestic terrorism investigation into Unity of Fields, a pro-Hamas group encouraging its followers to commit acts of targeted violence against Americans, especially those who support Israel and the police, according to its website.
AG Paxton: Texas Investigation Into ActBlue Uncovers Suspicious Donations
A nearly year-long investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic Party online donation platform, alleges a large number of suspicious donations have been made, resulting in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton petitioning the Federal Election Commission to get involved.
Christian News
Somalia: Christian Convert Violently Attacked by Islamic Relatives, “You Can Beat Me Up, But Jesus Has Saved Me”
A Christian in Somalia has refused to denounce Jesus even after being violently attacked three times by Islamic relatives for his faith, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Constitutionally, an Islamic state whose government forbids the propagation of other religions,
“This Is Our Message: To Show Love In Action,” Lebanese Christians Reach Out To Shiite Muslims
Often overcoming fear and suspicion, Christians in Lebanon are reaching out to help Shiite Muslims who have been displaced amid Israel’s ground invasion of southern Lebanese areas suspected of housing the Shiite Hezbollah terror group, Christianity Today reports exclusively.
Worthy Insights
Water Libation Reenactment Takes Place in Preparation for the Third Temple
On Sunday, Jerusalem hosted a reenactment of the Temple-era water libation ceremony, led by Kohanim in priestly garments and Levites playing instruments. The joyful procession began at Shaar Hashpot (Dung Gate) in the Old City, with participants singing and dancing along ancient pathways, passing the City of David’s archaeological remains and an Arab village, ending at the historic Shiloach (Siloam) Spring.