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Around the World
Britain, US Shooting Down Houthis Drones and Missiles
The United States and Britain confirmed Wednesday that their militaries shot down 21 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by Yemen’s Houthis in what London branded the “largest attack” yet by the Iran-backed group.
Hungary Condemns Genocide Court Case Against Israel
Hungary, one of Israel’s closest allies within the European Union, has condemned the “legal attack” launched against Israel for alleged “genocíde” at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands.
Ukraine’s President Rushes To Baltics To Boost Defenses
Ukraine’s president rushed to the Baltics on Wednesday to seek help as his nation faces a barrage of drone and missile attacks that have killed scores of people in recent days.
WEF: ‘AI Threat To Global Economy Bigger Than Climate Change’
The World Economic Forum (WEF) warned Wednesday that “false and misleading information” supercharged by artificial intelligence (AI) is a bigger risk to the global economy now than the reported “climate change.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s War Cabinet Meets Post-Blinken Visit: Debating ‘Day After’ Strategies
The Israeli war cabinet is set to deliberate a Qatari proposal that would involve the deportation of Hamas leaders and the release of all hostages captured by the terrorist organization in exchange for a full withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from Gaza according to Israeli Channel 13 which cited sources close to officials in Doha, Qatar.
Israel Faces Allegations of Genocide at the International Court of Justice
Israel is preparing for a significant legal battle at The Hague's International Court of Justice, where it faces charges from South Africa of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The case asserts that Israel's military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip amounts to genocide. Israel has strongly refuted these allegations of genocide.
Inside the United States
Ohio House Votes To Override DeWine’s Transgender Surgery Veto
The Ohio House, dominated by Republicans, easily voted Wednesday afternoon to override Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that bans transgender medical care on minors and requires single-sex athletic teams.
US: Pro-Life Coffee Company Donates Nearly $300,000 To Crisis Pregnancy Centers
A new US coffee company that was established to help vulnerable pregnant women keep their babies has already been able to donate $280,000 to pro-life pregnancy centers across the nation, CBN News reports. The work of pro life crisis pregnancy centers has become all the more imperative since the US Supreme Court in 2022 revoked the federal right to abortion and returned the issue to individual states to decide.
Christian News
Iran: Older Christian Woman To Begin 6-Year Prison Term For Leading a House Church
A 60 year-old Christian woman in Iran has been summoned to begin a six-year prison sentence for promoting “Zionist Christianity” through leading a house-church, Article 18, a London-based group that monitors persecution in Iran, reports.
India: Two Christians Arrested In Uttar Pradesh State For Praying At Home On New Year’s Eve
A Church leader and a fellow Christian man in India’s Uttar Pradesh state have been released on bail pending trial for praying with friends in the pastor’s home on New Year’s Eve, CBN News reports.
Christian Persecution Watchdog Launches First-Ever Global Database Tracking Religious Violence
The US-based Global Christian Relief (GCR) persecution monitoring group has launched the first-ever database tracking incidents of violent religious persecution worldwide, the Christian Post (CP) reports. Intended to be used by anyone advocating or reporting on behalf of the persecuted church, the GCR’s Violent Incidents Database is available to the public.
Britain, US Shooting Down Houthis Drones and Missiles
The United States and Britain confirmed Wednesday that their militaries shot down 21 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by Yemen’s Houthis in what London branded the “largest attack” yet by the Iran-backed group.
Hungary Condemns Genocide Court Case Against Israel
Hungary, one of Israel’s closest allies within the European Union, has condemned the “legal attack” launched against Israel for alleged “genocíde” at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands.
Ukraine’s President Rushes To Baltics To Boost Defenses
Ukraine’s president rushed to the Baltics on Wednesday to seek help as his nation faces a barrage of drone and missile attacks that have killed scores of people in recent days.
WEF: ‘AI Threat To Global Economy Bigger Than Climate Change’
The World Economic Forum (WEF) warned Wednesday that “false and misleading information” supercharged by artificial intelligence (AI) is a bigger risk to the global economy now than the reported “climate change.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s War Cabinet Meets Post-Blinken Visit: Debating ‘Day After’ Strategies
The Israeli war cabinet is set to deliberate a Qatari proposal that would involve the deportation of Hamas leaders and the release of all hostages captured by the terrorist organization in exchange for a full withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from Gaza according to Israeli Channel 13 which cited sources close to officials in Doha, Qatar.
Israel Faces Allegations of Genocide at the International Court of Justice
Israel is preparing for a significant legal battle at The Hague's International Court of Justice, where it faces charges from South Africa of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The case asserts that Israel's military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip amounts to genocide. Israel has strongly refuted these allegations of genocide.
Inside the United States
Ohio House Votes To Override DeWine’s Transgender Surgery Veto
The Ohio House, dominated by Republicans, easily voted Wednesday afternoon to override Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that bans transgender medical care on minors and requires single-sex athletic teams.
US: Pro-Life Coffee Company Donates Nearly $300,000 To Crisis Pregnancy Centers
A new US coffee company that was established to help vulnerable pregnant women keep their babies has already been able to donate $280,000 to pro-life pregnancy centers across the nation, CBN News reports. The work of pro life crisis pregnancy centers has become all the more imperative since the US Supreme Court in 2022 revoked the federal right to abortion and returned the issue to individual states to decide.
Christian News
Iran: Older Christian Woman To Begin 6-Year Prison Term For Leading a House Church
A 60 year-old Christian woman in Iran has been summoned to begin a six-year prison sentence for promoting “Zionist Christianity” through leading a house-church, Article 18, a London-based group that monitors persecution in Iran, reports.
India: Two Christians Arrested In Uttar Pradesh State For Praying At Home On New Year’s Eve
A Church leader and a fellow Christian man in India’s Uttar Pradesh state have been released on bail pending trial for praying with friends in the pastor’s home on New Year’s Eve, CBN News reports.
Christian Persecution Watchdog Launches First-Ever Global Database Tracking Religious Violence
The US-based Global Christian Relief (GCR) persecution monitoring group has launched the first-ever database tracking incidents of violent religious persecution worldwide, the Christian Post (CP) reports. Intended to be used by anyone advocating or reporting on behalf of the persecuted church, the GCR’s Violent Incidents Database is available to the public.
Around the World
European Central Bank Says Digital Currency Will Compliment Cash
Marking the 25th anniversary of the euro, the European Union's unified currency, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), highlighted that the development of their Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is not intended to replace traditional cash, but rather to complement it.
Gunshots Interrupt Live Broadcast Of Ecuador TV
Gunfire interrupted a live television program in violence-torn Ecuador Tuesday as armed men stormed a studio shortly after gangsters vowed a “war” against the president’s plans to reclaim control from “narcoterrorists.”
Denmark Passes Controversial Law That Criminalizes Blasphemy
Denmark has amended its penal code, making it a criminal offense to commit blasphemy, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The law appears in section 110 of Denmark’s penal code and was passed by the Danish parliament in December 2023.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Dismantles Hamas ‘Military Framework’ in Northern Gaza, IDF Begins Re-Deployment
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the successful dismantlement of Hamas's military infrastructure in the northern region of the Gaza Strip over the past weekend. Following this operation, they have initiated the withdrawal of thousands of their troops from the northern areas of Gaza and continue to "intensify and continue" its military operation in the southern Gaza Strip.
Saudi Arabia Says ‘Absolutely’ Open to Normalization Deal With Israel
Following the war in Gaza, the Saudi ambassador to the United Kingdom revealed in a BBC interview on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia is interested in pursuing a normalization deal with Israel coupled with the establishment of a Palestinian State.
Israel Sees Growing Number Of Christians As Population Set To Surpass 10 Million
The population of Israel is expected to pass 10 million in 2024, including a growing number of Christians, Israel365 News reports. Statistics provided by the Central Bureau of Statistics show that Israel had some 9.842 million citizens at the end of 2023, representing an increase of 1.9% from the year before.
Inside the United States
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Has Prostate Cancer But ‘Prognosis Is Excellent,’ Doctors Say
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection linked to that operation, but his “prognosis is excellent,” doctors said Tuesday.
US Supreme Court Allows Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban To Proceed Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Idaho can implement an abortion ban that could criminalize doctors who perform the procedure in emergency situations, even before a final ruling is given on whether the state’s legislation conflicts with federal law, the Christian Post reports.
Christian News
Nigeria’s Synagogue Church Denies Widespread Abuse By Founder (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), one of the world's largest Christian evangelical churches, denied Tuesday that its late founder was involved in widespread abuse and torture.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Slaughter 41 Christians, Kidnap More In Kaduna State
Suspected Fulani Islamic jihadists slaughtered 41 Christians and kidnapped numerous others in Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Jan. 3, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
European Central Bank Says Digital Currency Will Compliment Cash
Marking the 25th anniversary of the euro, the European Union's unified currency, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), highlighted that the development of their Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is not intended to replace traditional cash, but rather to complement it.
Gunshots Interrupt Live Broadcast Of Ecuador TV
Gunfire interrupted a live television program in violence-torn Ecuador Tuesday as armed men stormed a studio shortly after gangsters vowed a “war” against the president’s plans to reclaim control from “narcoterrorists.”
Denmark Passes Controversial Law That Criminalizes Blasphemy
Denmark has amended its penal code, making it a criminal offense to commit blasphemy, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The law appears in section 110 of Denmark’s penal code and was passed by the Danish parliament in December 2023.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Dismantles Hamas ‘Military Framework’ in Northern Gaza, IDF Begins Re-Deployment
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the successful dismantlement of Hamas's military infrastructure in the northern region of the Gaza Strip over the past weekend. Following this operation, they have initiated the withdrawal of thousands of their troops from the northern areas of Gaza and continue to "intensify and continue" its military operation in the southern Gaza Strip.
Saudi Arabia Says ‘Absolutely’ Open to Normalization Deal With Israel
Following the war in Gaza, the Saudi ambassador to the United Kingdom revealed in a BBC interview on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia is interested in pursuing a normalization deal with Israel coupled with the establishment of a Palestinian State.
Israel Sees Growing Number Of Christians As Population Set To Surpass 10 Million
The population of Israel is expected to pass 10 million in 2024, including a growing number of Christians, Israel365 News reports. Statistics provided by the Central Bureau of Statistics show that Israel had some 9.842 million citizens at the end of 2023, representing an increase of 1.9% from the year before.
Inside the United States
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Has Prostate Cancer But ‘Prognosis Is Excellent,’ Doctors Say
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection linked to that operation, but his “prognosis is excellent,” doctors said Tuesday.
US Supreme Court Allows Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban To Proceed Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Idaho can implement an abortion ban that could criminalize doctors who perform the procedure in emergency situations, even before a final ruling is given on whether the state’s legislation conflicts with federal law, the Christian Post reports.
Christian News
Nigeria’s Synagogue Church Denies Widespread Abuse By Founder (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), one of the world's largest Christian evangelical churches, denied Tuesday that its late founder was involved in widespread abuse and torture.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Slaughter 41 Christians, Kidnap More In Kaduna State
Suspected Fulani Islamic jihadists slaughtered 41 Christians and kidnapped numerous others in Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Jan. 3, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Al-Qaeda Threatens Western and Jewish Civilian Targets In New Video, “A Real Threat”
US security officials have taken seriously a new video issued by the al-Qaeda Islamic terror organization in which the faction calls on Islamists to build homemade bombs and attack Western and Jewish civilian targets, especially airlines, Newsmax reports.
Russia Strikes Kill, Wound Several On Orthodox Christmas Day In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv says Orthodox Christmas strikes by Russia have killed more than a dozen people, including children, in the east and south of Ukraine. The attacks came as Vladimir Putin vowed on the eve of Orthodox Christmas to back soldiers who, in his words, "with arms in hands," defend Russia's interests.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US: ‘Mideast Countries Want Peace With Israel In Exchange For Palestinian State’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel late Monday after announcing that countries in the region are willing to normalize relations with the Jewish nation under the condition that it will lead towards a Palestinian state.
Israeli Archaeologists Use New Technology To Verify Biblical Account Of Destruction Of Philistine City
Using groundbreaking Israeli technology that measures the Earth’s magnetic field, archaeologists in Israel have been able to verify the timing of the Biblical destruction of the Philistine city of Gath by Hazael, king of Aram, as recorded in 2 Kings 17:17, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Israel Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a vehicle has killed a commander in a secretive Hezbollah force that operates along the border, several sources say.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On ‘Woke Ideologies’ Influencing the Military
U.S. lawmakers will hold a hearing Thursday on “woke ideologies” influencing the military and how that may be negatively impacting national security, including recruitment of new members.
New Hampshire House Passes Bill To Ban Sex-Change Treatments For minors
New Hampshire’s House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would ban sex change treatments, including puberty blockers and surgeries, for minors under the age of 18, Newsweek reports.
US Congress Leaders Reach $1.6 Trillion Deal To Avoid Shutdown
With a deadline approaching, United States Congress leaders agreed to spend $1.6 trillion, mostly on defense, for the rest of 2024 as they seek to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Christian News
Religious Rights Groups Outraged At Biden Administration’s Omission of Nigeria From Its Annual List of Countries of Particular Concern
Calling for Congressional hearings, international religious rights groups have slammed the Biden administration for omitting Nigeria from its annual list of Countries of Particular Concern on Thursday, the Christian Post reports. Despite well over 52,000 Christians having been slaughtered and five million displaced by Islamic jihadists in the country since 2009, this is the third year running that Nigeria has been left off the US CPC list.
Worthy Insights
‘Experts’ Say New COVID Strain Will Cause Global “Heart Failure Pandemic”
A new strain known as JN.1 will cause many people to suffer from “reduced cardiac function,” according to the report.
Uncovering Christian missionary efforts: What’s the price of support during war?
Israelis have been traumatized by the tragic events of Oct. 7. Many organizations abroad, mainly Christian and Jewish, have been donating massively to causes supporting the war effort and traveling to Israel on missions to offer consolation and tangible aid to a grieving nation.
Al-Qaeda Threatens Western and Jewish Civilian Targets In New Video, “A Real Threat”
US security officials have taken seriously a new video issued by the al-Qaeda Islamic terror organization in which the faction calls on Islamists to build homemade bombs and attack Western and Jewish civilian targets, especially airlines, Newsmax reports.
Russia Strikes Kill, Wound Several On Orthodox Christmas Day In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv says Orthodox Christmas strikes by Russia have killed more than a dozen people, including children, in the east and south of Ukraine. The attacks came as Vladimir Putin vowed on the eve of Orthodox Christmas to back soldiers who, in his words, "with arms in hands," defend Russia's interests.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US: ‘Mideast Countries Want Peace With Israel In Exchange For Palestinian State’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel late Monday after announcing that countries in the region are willing to normalize relations with the Jewish nation under the condition that it will lead towards a Palestinian state.
Israeli Archaeologists Use New Technology To Verify Biblical Account Of Destruction Of Philistine City
Using groundbreaking Israeli technology that measures the Earth’s magnetic field, archaeologists in Israel have been able to verify the timing of the Biblical destruction of the Philistine city of Gath by Hazael, king of Aram, as recorded in 2 Kings 17:17, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Israel Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a vehicle has killed a commander in a secretive Hezbollah force that operates along the border, several sources say.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On ‘Woke Ideologies’ Influencing the Military
U.S. lawmakers will hold a hearing Thursday on “woke ideologies” influencing the military and how that may be negatively impacting national security, including recruitment of new members.
New Hampshire House Passes Bill To Ban Sex-Change Treatments For minors
New Hampshire’s House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would ban sex change treatments, including puberty blockers and surgeries, for minors under the age of 18, Newsweek reports.
US Congress Leaders Reach $1.6 Trillion Deal To Avoid Shutdown
With a deadline approaching, United States Congress leaders agreed to spend $1.6 trillion, mostly on defense, for the rest of 2024 as they seek to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Christian News
Religious Rights Groups Outraged At Biden Administration’s Omission of Nigeria From Its Annual List of Countries of Particular Concern
Calling for Congressional hearings, international religious rights groups have slammed the Biden administration for omitting Nigeria from its annual list of Countries of Particular Concern on Thursday, the Christian Post reports. Despite well over 52,000 Christians having been slaughtered and five million displaced by Islamic jihadists in the country since 2009, this is the third year running that Nigeria has been left off the US CPC list.
Worthy Insights
‘Experts’ Say New COVID Strain Will Cause Global “Heart Failure Pandemic”
A new strain known as JN.1 will cause many people to suffer from “reduced cardiac function,” according to the report.
Uncovering Christian missionary efforts: What’s the price of support during war?
Israelis have been traumatized by the tragic events of Oct. 7. Many organizations abroad, mainly Christian and Jewish, have been donating massively to causes supporting the war effort and traveling to Israel on missions to offer consolation and tangible aid to a grieving nation.