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Around the World
Myanmar: 2 Million People at Risk of Starvation in Next Few Months, UN Report
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has warned that around 2 million people in war-torn Myanmar’s Rakhine state will be at risk of starvation by March-April 2025. Myanmar has been wracked by a bloody civil war between the Buddhist Tatmadaw military junta that wrested power in a 2021 coup and ethnoreligious forces that are resisting the army’s violent rule: the war has caused catastrophic conditions for many of Myanmar’s civilians.
Russia Vows To Retaliate After Massive Ukrainian Missile Strikes (Worthy News Focus)
Moscow warned Tuesday it would retaliate after Ukraine twice fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles deep into Russia, contributing to the largest loss of Russian and North Korean supplied ammunition during the war.
Hungary’s Orbán Warns West Over Russia’s Nuclear Threats
Hungary’s prime minister has urged the West to take Moscow’s nuclear threats more seriously and said the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden took “significant risks” by allowing Ukraine to use heavy weapons against Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Approves Ceasefire With Hezbollah; Hostage Deal May Near
Israel has approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah to end the war in Lebanon, while separately delegates discussed a hostage deal for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mexico, Canada, China Cool to Trump’s Tariff Plan
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to hit America's top trading partners with 25% tariffs on imported goods prompted a cool response from neighbors and China.
US Consumer Confidence Rises To 16-Month High
America’s consumer confidence increased to a 16-month high in November as optimism about the world’s leading economy increased partly due to Donald J. Trump's election victory, market watchers announced Tuesday.
Missouri: County Court Upholds State Ban on Sex-Change Treatments for Minors
A Missouri county court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans sex-change surgeries for minors under the age of 18 as well as hormones and puberty blockers for minors who had not started those treatments by August 2023, the Associated Press reports. Missouri is among 26 states that have passed laws restricting or banning sex-change treatments for minors.
Christian News
Mozambique: ISIS Slits Throats of Christians, “Ask the Lord to Comfort the Bereaved and Fearful”
Islamic State terrorist insurgents in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, brutally murdered four Christians in separate incidents earlier this month, Barnabas Aid reports.
Pakistan: Pastor Takes Family Into Hiding Following Rape of 14-Year-Old Daughter
A pastor in Punjab Province, Pakistan has taken his family into hiding after police failed to arrest an Islamic neighbor who raped his 14-year-old daughter and then threatened them all, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Myanmar: 2 Million People at Risk of Starvation in Next Few Months, UN Report
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has warned that around 2 million people in war-torn Myanmar’s Rakhine state will be at risk of starvation by March-April 2025. Myanmar has been wracked by a bloody civil war between the Buddhist Tatmadaw military junta that wrested power in a 2021 coup and ethnoreligious forces that are resisting the army’s violent rule: the war has caused catastrophic conditions for many of Myanmar’s civilians.
Russia Vows To Retaliate After Massive Ukrainian Missile Strikes (Worthy News Focus)
Moscow warned Tuesday it would retaliate after Ukraine twice fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles deep into Russia, contributing to the largest loss of Russian and North Korean supplied ammunition during the war.
Hungary’s Orbán Warns West Over Russia’s Nuclear Threats
Hungary’s prime minister has urged the West to take Moscow’s nuclear threats more seriously and said the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden took “significant risks” by allowing Ukraine to use heavy weapons against Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Approves Ceasefire With Hezbollah; Hostage Deal May Near
Israel has approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah to end the war in Lebanon, while separately delegates discussed a hostage deal for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mexico, Canada, China Cool to Trump’s Tariff Plan
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to hit America's top trading partners with 25% tariffs on imported goods prompted a cool response from neighbors and China.
US Consumer Confidence Rises To 16-Month High
America’s consumer confidence increased to a 16-month high in November as optimism about the world’s leading economy increased partly due to Donald J. Trump's election victory, market watchers announced Tuesday.
Missouri: County Court Upholds State Ban on Sex-Change Treatments for Minors
A Missouri county court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans sex-change surgeries for minors under the age of 18 as well as hormones and puberty blockers for minors who had not started those treatments by August 2023, the Associated Press reports. Missouri is among 26 states that have passed laws restricting or banning sex-change treatments for minors.
Christian News
Mozambique: ISIS Slits Throats of Christians, “Ask the Lord to Comfort the Bereaved and Fearful”
Islamic State terrorist insurgents in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, brutally murdered four Christians in separate incidents earlier this month, Barnabas Aid reports.
Pakistan: Pastor Takes Family Into Hiding Following Rape of 14-Year-Old Daughter
A pastor in Punjab Province, Pakistan has taken his family into hiding after police failed to arrest an Islamic neighbor who raped his 14-year-old daughter and then threatened them all, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Discovery In Syria Shows Alphabet Older Than Thought
A shocking scientific finding in Syria challenges the long-held assumption that the ancient Egyptians created the first alphabet.
Egypt: 16 Missing In Red Sea Boat Tragedy
Egyptian authorities confirmed Monday that at least 16 people are missing, including foreigners, and 28 have been rescued after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea.
Lithuania: ‘Terrorism Not Excluded In DHL Plane Crash’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Lithuania said Monday that it could not exclude terrorism as the cause of a DHL cargo plane crash just outside the Vilnius airport that killed the Spanish pilot and injured the three other crew members.
Pro-Russian Candidate Surges In Romania’s Presidential Poll
Romania faced a political earthquake Monday as pro-Russian nationalist Calin Georgescu surged when votes were counted in the country's presidential election, setting up a neck-and-neck race with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set To Accept 60-Day Lebanon Truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the security cabinet in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to approve a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following over a year of conflict, despite opposition from northern leaders and some coalition members, according to multiple reports by Israeli media.
UAE Detains 3 Over Killing Of Israeli Rabbi
The United Arab Emirates said Monday police arrested three Uzbek nationals for the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in an assassination that Israel called an “antisemitic terror act.”
Inside the United States
Homan: Deportation Plan to Prioritize National Security Threats, Violent Criminals
President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan is putting together an extensive deportation plan for when he hits the ground running after they are both sworn into office in January.
DOJ, Courts Dismiss Election Interference Case Against Trump
A federal court approved Special Counsel Jack Smith's Monday request to dismiss his federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, due to the Department of Justice’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Christian Vote, Especially Catholics, Critical to Trump’s Historic Win
Christians helped push President-elect Donald Trump across the finish line on Election Day, a survey found.
US Colleges See 3,000% Surge in Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct 7 Attack
A new study shows there has been a 3,000% increase in antisemitic incidents on US college campuses since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza.
Christian News
Russian Pastor Arested/Detained For Sermon Against Ukraine War
A Pentecostal pastor in Russia is in prison charged with undermining national security after he preached a sermon in which he criticized the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine from a Biblical perspective, the Norway-based Forum 18 rights group reports.
Ancient “Jesus is God” mosaic on loan from Israel to US
Israel has loaned an ancient mosaic to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., until next year, which confirms that the first generations of Christians believed Jesus was God.
Discovery In Syria Shows Alphabet Older Than Thought
A shocking scientific finding in Syria challenges the long-held assumption that the ancient Egyptians created the first alphabet.
Egypt: 16 Missing In Red Sea Boat Tragedy
Egyptian authorities confirmed Monday that at least 16 people are missing, including foreigners, and 28 have been rescued after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea.
Lithuania: ‘Terrorism Not Excluded In DHL Plane Crash’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Lithuania said Monday that it could not exclude terrorism as the cause of a DHL cargo plane crash just outside the Vilnius airport that killed the Spanish pilot and injured the three other crew members.
Pro-Russian Candidate Surges In Romania’s Presidential Poll
Romania faced a political earthquake Monday as pro-Russian nationalist Calin Georgescu surged when votes were counted in the country's presidential election, setting up a neck-and-neck race with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set To Accept 60-Day Lebanon Truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the security cabinet in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to approve a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following over a year of conflict, despite opposition from northern leaders and some coalition members, according to multiple reports by Israeli media.
UAE Detains 3 Over Killing Of Israeli Rabbi
The United Arab Emirates said Monday police arrested three Uzbek nationals for the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in an assassination that Israel called an “antisemitic terror act.”
Inside the United States
Homan: Deportation Plan to Prioritize National Security Threats, Violent Criminals
President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan is putting together an extensive deportation plan for when he hits the ground running after they are both sworn into office in January.
DOJ, Courts Dismiss Election Interference Case Against Trump
A federal court approved Special Counsel Jack Smith's Monday request to dismiss his federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, due to the Department of Justice’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Christian Vote, Especially Catholics, Critical to Trump’s Historic Win
Christians helped push President-elect Donald Trump across the finish line on Election Day, a survey found.
US Colleges See 3,000% Surge in Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct 7 Attack
A new study shows there has been a 3,000% increase in antisemitic incidents on US college campuses since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza.
Christian News
Russian Pastor Arested/Detained For Sermon Against Ukraine War
A Pentecostal pastor in Russia is in prison charged with undermining national security after he preached a sermon in which he criticized the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine from a Biblical perspective, the Norway-based Forum 18 rights group reports.
Ancient “Jesus is God” mosaic on loan from Israel to US
Israel has loaned an ancient mosaic to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., until next year, which confirms that the first generations of Christians believed Jesus was God.
Around the World
Climate Gathering Agrees On 1 Trillion Dollar Deal After Tensions (Worthy News Radio)
Delegates of rich and poor countries concluded a trillion-dollar deal on what they view as “a climate crisis” on Sunday after marathon talks at a climate gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan. The negotiations were overshadowed by mounting tensions, with India among those opposing the accord.
Hungary Invites Israeli PM After ‘Cynical ICC Ruling’ Divides Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary won’t comply with a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran Rapidly Enriches Uranium To Protest UN Resolution
Iran warned Friday it is launching “new and advanced” centrifuges to rapidly enrich uranium because the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog censured the Islamic Republic for failing to cooperate fully with the agency’s monitoring and inspection.
MSF Halts Operations In Haiti After Deadly Attacks, Christians Worried
The humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says it is “heartbroken” to suspend its operations in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, for the first time in three decades due to deadly violence.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Heavy Rocket Fire From Hezbollah As Israel Continues Strikes in Lebanon
Several people were wounded Sunday as Hezbollah launched over 250 rockets and drones at northern and central Israel, according to the military and medics. In response to the relentless attacks, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hezbollah's command centers in southern Beirut.
Israel Condemns Killing Israeli-Rabbi Moldovan In ‘Antisemitic Terror Act’
Israel’s government said Sunday that an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who disappeared in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was killed in a “heinous antisemitic terror act” and indirectly blamed Iran for his murder.
Inside the United States
FEMA Under Investigation Over Trump Supporter Discrimination
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has opened an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency over reports that it discriminated against supporters of Donald Trump.
Judge Again Delays Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing
A New York judge on Friday once again delayed the sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case as Trump seeks dismissal of the felony case.
Christian News
Turkey Has Seen a Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes
Turkey has seen a surge in anti-Christian hate crimes since 2020, International Christian Concern (ICC) warns in a new report. Muslim-majority Turkey ranks 50 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Climate Gathering Agrees On 1 Trillion Dollar Deal After Tensions (Worthy News Radio)
Delegates of rich and poor countries concluded a trillion-dollar deal on what they view as “a climate crisis” on Sunday after marathon talks at a climate gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan. The negotiations were overshadowed by mounting tensions, with India among those opposing the accord.
Hungary Invites Israeli PM After ‘Cynical ICC Ruling’ Divides Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary won’t comply with a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran Rapidly Enriches Uranium To Protest UN Resolution
Iran warned Friday it is launching “new and advanced” centrifuges to rapidly enrich uranium because the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog censured the Islamic Republic for failing to cooperate fully with the agency’s monitoring and inspection.
MSF Halts Operations In Haiti After Deadly Attacks, Christians Worried
The humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says it is “heartbroken” to suspend its operations in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, for the first time in three decades due to deadly violence.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Heavy Rocket Fire From Hezbollah As Israel Continues Strikes in Lebanon
Several people were wounded Sunday as Hezbollah launched over 250 rockets and drones at northern and central Israel, according to the military and medics. In response to the relentless attacks, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hezbollah's command centers in southern Beirut.
Israel Condemns Killing Israeli-Rabbi Moldovan In ‘Antisemitic Terror Act’
Israel’s government said Sunday that an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who disappeared in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was killed in a “heinous antisemitic terror act” and indirectly blamed Iran for his murder.
Inside the United States
FEMA Under Investigation Over Trump Supporter Discrimination
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has opened an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency over reports that it discriminated against supporters of Donald Trump.
Judge Again Delays Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing
A New York judge on Friday once again delayed the sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case as Trump seeks dismissal of the felony case.
Christian News
Turkey Has Seen a Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes
Turkey has seen a surge in anti-Christian hate crimes since 2020, International Christian Concern (ICC) warns in a new report. Muslim-majority Turkey ranks 50 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.