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Around the World
Christians Urge Prayers As Typhoon Hits Philippines
Christians in the Philippines appealed for prayers Sunday after authorities warned of “life-threatening” surges as the sixth massive storm hitting the nation in the past month intensified.
Poland Sends Fighter Jets Amid Russia’s Strike on Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Poland says it has scrambled fighter jets and mobilized “all available forces” on Sunday amid a “massive" Russian missile and drone attack on neighboring Ukraine that killed at least seven people.
Dutch Fishing Town Rescues Jews
Christian residents in the Dutch town of Urk, known for its many churches and fishing traditions, are providing shelter to Jews after the Netherlands’ first pogrom since World War Two.
UN To Push For Global Narrative Using AI and Media (Worthy News In-Depth)
A United Nations committee has agreed to tackle “hate speech” and “misinformation” globally through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and media, despite worries the approach may “stifle pluralistic debate.”
Scuffles At France-Israel Match After Amsterdam Pogrom
Brief scuffles broke out, and soccer fans whistled and booed as the Israeli anthem played at the start of the France-Israel match in Paris following a pogrom against Jews in the Netherlands, officials said Friday.
China Opens Controversial Port In Peru
China’s President Xi Jinping has inaugurated a controversial massive port on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert that locals fear will leave many of them without a hopeful future.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Days of Repentance’ Operation Destroyed Nuclear Facility in Iran
The 'Days of Repentance' operation launched by Israel against Iran in late October targeted and destroyed a highly secretive nuclear weapons research facility in Parchin, according to Axios.
Inside the United States
Trump Vows to Reduce Energy Costs With His Latest Cabinet Picks
With his latest cabinet nominations, President-elect Donald Trump promised to bring down the cost Americans pay for energy by expanding oil and gas production.
Christian News
Myanmar Christians Face Further Acts of Repression by Military
Christians in Myanmar’s Rakhine state face continued persecution by the country’s Buddhist military junta (Tatmadaw), which has proved itself violently hostile to believers and recently imposed new restrictions on church services, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Canada: Evangelicals Call on Parliament to Protect Children From Exploitation by Pornography Platforms
With pornography increasingly and freely available to minors on the internet, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has called on the Canadian parliament to support a bill that would hold pornography platforms accountable to “ensure child sexual abuse materials and intimate images shared without consent are not uploaded to their sites,” Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Christians Urge Prayers As Typhoon Hits Philippines
Christians in the Philippines appealed for prayers Sunday after authorities warned of “life-threatening” surges as the sixth massive storm hitting the nation in the past month intensified.
Poland Sends Fighter Jets Amid Russia’s Strike on Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Poland says it has scrambled fighter jets and mobilized “all available forces” on Sunday amid a “massive" Russian missile and drone attack on neighboring Ukraine that killed at least seven people.
Dutch Fishing Town Rescues Jews
Christian residents in the Dutch town of Urk, known for its many churches and fishing traditions, are providing shelter to Jews after the Netherlands’ first pogrom since World War Two.
UN To Push For Global Narrative Using AI and Media (Worthy News In-Depth)
A United Nations committee has agreed to tackle “hate speech” and “misinformation” globally through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and media, despite worries the approach may “stifle pluralistic debate.”
Scuffles At France-Israel Match After Amsterdam Pogrom
Brief scuffles broke out, and soccer fans whistled and booed as the Israeli anthem played at the start of the France-Israel match in Paris following a pogrom against Jews in the Netherlands, officials said Friday.
China Opens Controversial Port In Peru
China’s President Xi Jinping has inaugurated a controversial massive port on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert that locals fear will leave many of them without a hopeful future.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Days of Repentance’ Operation Destroyed Nuclear Facility in Iran
The 'Days of Repentance' operation launched by Israel against Iran in late October targeted and destroyed a highly secretive nuclear weapons research facility in Parchin, according to Axios.
Inside the United States
Trump Vows to Reduce Energy Costs With His Latest Cabinet Picks
With his latest cabinet nominations, President-elect Donald Trump promised to bring down the cost Americans pay for energy by expanding oil and gas production.
Christian News
Myanmar Christians Face Further Acts of Repression by Military
Christians in Myanmar’s Rakhine state face continued persecution by the country’s Buddhist military junta (Tatmadaw), which has proved itself violently hostile to believers and recently imposed new restrictions on church services, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Canada: Evangelicals Call on Parliament to Protect Children From Exploitation by Pornography Platforms
With pornography increasingly and freely available to minors on the internet, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has called on the Canadian parliament to support a bill that would hold pornography platforms accountable to “ensure child sexual abuse materials and intimate images shared without consent are not uploaded to their sites,” Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Around the World
UN Atomic Chief Says Iranian Nuclear Sites Shouldn’t Be Attacked
Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high as Tehran’s military pledged a strong response to Israel's strikes last month. At the same time, the UN's atomic watchdog is focused on preventing nuclear escalation, with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urging that Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz, should not be targeted as he is scheduled to visit the country.
Taiwan Considering $15 Billion Weapons Deal with US: Report
Taiwan has told the incoming Trump administration it is interested in securing a massive $15 billion military weapons deal with the United States, the Financial Times reported exclusively on Tuesday (November 12).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Islamic Jihad Infrastructure in Damascus
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Thursday afternoon that Israeli fighter jets targeted command centers and terrorist infrastructure linked to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group in Damascus, Syria.
Inside the United States
ISIS-Linked Houston Man Indicted, Planned 9/11 Style Terrorist Attack
A 28-year-old man in Houston, Anas Said, has been indicted and arrested on charges he attempted to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a federally designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
Trump Picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as U.S. Health and Human Services secretary.
Supreme Court Weighs on Age Limits for Transgender Surgeries
The United States Supreme Court is soon to hear a case challenging a Tennessee law that prohibits sex-change treatments for minors, CBN News reports. The Republican-led Tennessee legislature last year passed the law that bans minors from receiving hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and sex-change surgery.
Christian News
Mexico: New Law Makes Christians Increasingly Vulnerable to Persecution
A new law intended to protect Indigenous Mexican communities may force Christians in Mexico to participate in traditional pagan practices on pain of legal repercussions, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Egypt: Terrorism Circuit Court Considers Death Penalty for Two Men Who Bombed Protestant Church
Amid efforts by Egypt’s Islamic government to improve its relations with Egyptian Christians, the Cairo Criminal Court's terrorism circuit has referred the case of two men convicted of a church bombing to the Grand Mufti for his opinion on whether the death penalty should be applied, Watani International (WI) reports.
Worthy Insights
‘God of Darkness’ asteroid will pass so close it is expected to get ‘the shakes’
A recent study led by Ronald-Louis Ballouz from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory suggests that the asteroid 99942 Apophis may experience tremors—similar to earthquakes—due to Earth's gravitational pull during its close flyby on April 13, 2029, with simulations indicating significant surface changes. Apophis, approximately 340 meters in size, will pass within about 32,000 kilometers of Earth, closer than many satellites in orbit.
51 Biden laptop deniers in danger of losing security clearances; letter falsely accused Russia
Several Republican lawmakers want Congress to strip the security clearances of dozens of former U.S. intelligence officials who worked against President Trump in 2020 by asserting that information in the laptop of Hunter Biden was likely Russian disinformation.
Quiet coup drags Bibi to court during war
Establishment powers in Israel have decided to join the seven-front war against the Jewish state by targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump Triumph Complete: CNN Ratings Drop 94% After Declaring War on Incoming President
If you examine cable news viewership trends closely enough, you will find reasons for both satisfaction and discouragement.
UN Atomic Chief Says Iranian Nuclear Sites Shouldn’t Be Attacked
Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high as Tehran’s military pledged a strong response to Israel's strikes last month. At the same time, the UN's atomic watchdog is focused on preventing nuclear escalation, with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urging that Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz, should not be targeted as he is scheduled to visit the country.
Taiwan Considering $15 Billion Weapons Deal with US: Report
Taiwan has told the incoming Trump administration it is interested in securing a massive $15 billion military weapons deal with the United States, the Financial Times reported exclusively on Tuesday (November 12).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Islamic Jihad Infrastructure in Damascus
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Thursday afternoon that Israeli fighter jets targeted command centers and terrorist infrastructure linked to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group in Damascus, Syria.
Inside the United States
ISIS-Linked Houston Man Indicted, Planned 9/11 Style Terrorist Attack
A 28-year-old man in Houston, Anas Said, has been indicted and arrested on charges he attempted to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a federally designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
Trump Picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as U.S. Health and Human Services secretary.
Supreme Court Weighs on Age Limits for Transgender Surgeries
The United States Supreme Court is soon to hear a case challenging a Tennessee law that prohibits sex-change treatments for minors, CBN News reports. The Republican-led Tennessee legislature last year passed the law that bans minors from receiving hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and sex-change surgery.
Christian News
Mexico: New Law Makes Christians Increasingly Vulnerable to Persecution
A new law intended to protect Indigenous Mexican communities may force Christians in Mexico to participate in traditional pagan practices on pain of legal repercussions, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Egypt: Terrorism Circuit Court Considers Death Penalty for Two Men Who Bombed Protestant Church
Amid efforts by Egypt’s Islamic government to improve its relations with Egyptian Christians, the Cairo Criminal Court's terrorism circuit has referred the case of two men convicted of a church bombing to the Grand Mufti for his opinion on whether the death penalty should be applied, Watani International (WI) reports.
Worthy Insights
‘God of Darkness’ asteroid will pass so close it is expected to get ‘the shakes’
A recent study led by Ronald-Louis Ballouz from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory suggests that the asteroid 99942 Apophis may experience tremors—similar to earthquakes—due to Earth's gravitational pull during its close flyby on April 13, 2029, with simulations indicating significant surface changes. Apophis, approximately 340 meters in size, will pass within about 32,000 kilometers of Earth, closer than many satellites in orbit.
51 Biden laptop deniers in danger of losing security clearances; letter falsely accused Russia
Several Republican lawmakers want Congress to strip the security clearances of dozens of former U.S. intelligence officials who worked against President Trump in 2020 by asserting that information in the laptop of Hunter Biden was likely Russian disinformation.
Quiet coup drags Bibi to court during war
Establishment powers in Israel have decided to join the seven-front war against the Jewish state by targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump Triumph Complete: CNN Ratings Drop 94% After Declaring War on Incoming President
If you examine cable news viewership trends closely enough, you will find reasons for both satisfaction and discouragement.
Around the World
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Syria
The U.S. Military launched strikes on nine targets at two locations in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in response to several attacks on U.S. personnel over the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday.
Haiti’s Main Airport Closes As Rising Gang Violence Ravages Capital
Haiti's main airport temporarily shut down due to gang violence amid the anticipated appointment of a new interim prime minister, the U.S. Embassy stated on Monday.
Strong Earthquake Rocks Cuba
Cuba was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake at 11.49 am on Sunday (November 1), causing further damage to power lines and buildings in the island country that is still reeling from the effects two recent hurricanes, Reuters reports.
Israel Urges Jews To Stay Away From France Soccer Match After Amsterdam Pogrom (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has urged Israeli soccer fans not to attend the match between France and Israel in Paris on Thursday after Jews were hunted in the streets of Amsterdam in scenes resembling the 1930s and World War Two.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Foreign Minister Claims Establishing a Palestinian State Would Equate to Creating a Hamas State
Newly appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar set the tone for his foreign policy stating that the prospect of a Palestinian State created today "would be tantamount to creating a Hamas state."
Israeli Defense Minister Hints At Striking Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated at his first meeting with the IDF General Staff Forum that Iran's nuclear sites have become more vulnerable following Israel's recent airstrikes in the operation "Days of Repentance" and hinted that now is the time to remove the Iranian 'threat of annihilation.'
Inside the United States
Republicans Secure House Majority, Achieving Trifecta
Republicans have secured at least 219 seats in the House of Representatives and achieved a trifecta by winning the Presidency, and both chambers of Congress under the leadership of President-Elect Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. Elections.
Trump Appoints Former ICE Director as Border Czar, Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Tom Homan as his border czar and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., as the next ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump Eyes Changes to Military as He Prepares for Next Term
President Donald Trump could reshape the military during his next term in the White House with plans to invest in research, higher pay for troops and making sure veterans have access to housing.
Christian News
Egypt: Three Christians Hospitalized in Stabbing Attack by Islamic Extremists
While Egypt’s Islamic government has recently taken steps toward improving relations with the Egyptian Christian community, three Christian men were hospitalized last week following an attack by Islamic extremists armed with knives and machetes in Minya province, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder Christians in Plateau State
Continuing the relentless murder of Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state, Fulani jihadist herdsmen have murdered four Christians in less than three weeks, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Watch
Trump Releases Plans to Dismantle Deep State
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his 10-point plan to dismantle what he refers to as the "deep state" in order to reclaim American democracy from pervasive corruption in Washington.
RFK Jr. Educates Journalist on “Trusting the Science”
In a discussion, a journalist pointed out that RFK Jr. is a lawyer and activist, not a doctor or scientist. In response, RFK Jr. argued that blindly trusting experts is characteristic of religious beliefs and totalitarian systems, emphasizing that in a democratic society, it is essential to question everyone.
Worthy Insights
Midrash Hints that Trump Will Return Glory to Western World by Building Third Temple
Rabbi Yosef Berger revealed some amazing aspects of Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US Presidential election, most notably his potential role in building the Third Temple. As the spiritual descendant of Rome, the nation that destroyed the Second Temple, Trump has the potential to do a tikkun, fixing the sin of Rome, and returning the glory to Western society.
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Syria
The U.S. Military launched strikes on nine targets at two locations in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in response to several attacks on U.S. personnel over the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday.
Haiti’s Main Airport Closes As Rising Gang Violence Ravages Capital
Haiti's main airport temporarily shut down due to gang violence amid the anticipated appointment of a new interim prime minister, the U.S. Embassy stated on Monday.
Strong Earthquake Rocks Cuba
Cuba was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake at 11.49 am on Sunday (November 1), causing further damage to power lines and buildings in the island country that is still reeling from the effects two recent hurricanes, Reuters reports.
Israel Urges Jews To Stay Away From France Soccer Match After Amsterdam Pogrom (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has urged Israeli soccer fans not to attend the match between France and Israel in Paris on Thursday after Jews were hunted in the streets of Amsterdam in scenes resembling the 1930s and World War Two.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Foreign Minister Claims Establishing a Palestinian State Would Equate to Creating a Hamas State
Newly appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar set the tone for his foreign policy stating that the prospect of a Palestinian State created today "would be tantamount to creating a Hamas state."
Israeli Defense Minister Hints At Striking Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated at his first meeting with the IDF General Staff Forum that Iran's nuclear sites have become more vulnerable following Israel's recent airstrikes in the operation "Days of Repentance" and hinted that now is the time to remove the Iranian 'threat of annihilation.'
Inside the United States
Republicans Secure House Majority, Achieving Trifecta
Republicans have secured at least 219 seats in the House of Representatives and achieved a trifecta by winning the Presidency, and both chambers of Congress under the leadership of President-Elect Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. Elections.
Trump Appoints Former ICE Director as Border Czar, Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Tom Homan as his border czar and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., as the next ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump Eyes Changes to Military as He Prepares for Next Term
President Donald Trump could reshape the military during his next term in the White House with plans to invest in research, higher pay for troops and making sure veterans have access to housing.
Christian News
Egypt: Three Christians Hospitalized in Stabbing Attack by Islamic Extremists
While Egypt’s Islamic government has recently taken steps toward improving relations with the Egyptian Christian community, three Christian men were hospitalized last week following an attack by Islamic extremists armed with knives and machetes in Minya province, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder Christians in Plateau State
Continuing the relentless murder of Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state, Fulani jihadist herdsmen have murdered four Christians in less than three weeks, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Watch
Trump Releases Plans to Dismantle Deep State
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his 10-point plan to dismantle what he refers to as the "deep state" in order to reclaim American democracy from pervasive corruption in Washington.
RFK Jr. Educates Journalist on “Trusting the Science”
In a discussion, a journalist pointed out that RFK Jr. is a lawyer and activist, not a doctor or scientist. In response, RFK Jr. argued that blindly trusting experts is characteristic of religious beliefs and totalitarian systems, emphasizing that in a democratic society, it is essential to question everyone.
Worthy Insights
Midrash Hints that Trump Will Return Glory to Western World by Building Third Temple
Rabbi Yosef Berger revealed some amazing aspects of Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US Presidential election, most notably his potential role in building the Third Temple. As the spiritual descendant of Rome, the nation that destroyed the Second Temple, Trump has the potential to do a tikkun, fixing the sin of Rome, and returning the glory to Western society.