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Around the World
Saudi Arabia Officially Joins BRICS
Saudi Arabia officially became a full member of the BRICS, according to Saudi State TV on Tuesday.
Five Dead At Japanese Coastguard Plane In Collision With Passenger Aircraft
Five people aboard a Japanese coastguard plane have died after their aircraft collided with a massive Japan Airlines passenger plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Detains 33 Individuals on Charges of Spying for Israel
On Tuesday, Turkish authorities reported the arrest of 33 individuals for allegedly spying on behalf of Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Turkish Interior minister, who accused the suspects of targeting foreigners living in the country.
Hamas Says Deputy Head Killed in Lebanon
Hamas, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel and most of its allies, says its deputy head, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in a blast in Beirut.
Inside the United States
National Debt Passes $34 Trillion
The nation's debt has surpassed $34 trillion, according to figures from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Trump Files Appeal of Maine’s Ballot Disqualification
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has filed an appeal of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to disqualify him from the primary ballot, according to local news reports.
Harvard President Gay Resigns After Allegations of Antisemitism and Plagiarism
The president of Havard, one of America’s top universities, has resigned amid pressure over her perceived antisemitic behavior and plagiarism.
Idaho Judge Allows Lawsuit Requesting Clarification on Exemptions to State Abortion Ban
An Idaho court has denied a request by the State Attorney General to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several doctors and four formerly pregnant women who are seeking clarification of the exemptions to the state’s broad abortion ban, the Associated Press reports.
US: Economy at Risk as Office Building Owners Struggle to Repay $117 Billion in Commercial Mortgages Due This Year
Financial analysts are concerned the US economy could be at risk in 2024 as $117 billion worth of commercial mortgages taken on office buildings ten years ago, when interest rates were far lower, are coming due for repayment or refinancing this year.
Iowa: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Law Which Bans Certain Books and Prohibits Discussion of LGBTQ Issues in Elementary Schools
A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of an Iowa law that bans all books depicting “sex acts” from school libraries and prohibits teachers from raising “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” issues with students through the sixth grade, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Muslims Are Encountering Christ Through Dreams at Levels Not Seen for Over 1,000 years, Assemblies of God Missionaries Say
Two Assemblies of God US missionaries have reported that Muslims are coming to faith in Christ through dreams at levels not seen for over 1,000 years, CBN News reports. James Bradford, the lead pastor at Central Assembly in Springfield, Missouri and missionary Dick Brogden have shared multiple first-hand testimonies given by former Muslims of how Jesus met with them in dreams, and convinced them He is the Messiah.
Worthy Insights
Ukraine May Have to Accept a Cease-Fire
The word “crisis” is overused, but it accurately describes what Ukraine faces as 2024 begins.
Saudi Arabia Officially Joins BRICS
Saudi Arabia officially became a full member of the BRICS, according to Saudi State TV on Tuesday.
Five Dead At Japanese Coastguard Plane In Collision With Passenger Aircraft
Five people aboard a Japanese coastguard plane have died after their aircraft collided with a massive Japan Airlines passenger plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Detains 33 Individuals on Charges of Spying for Israel
On Tuesday, Turkish authorities reported the arrest of 33 individuals for allegedly spying on behalf of Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Turkish Interior minister, who accused the suspects of targeting foreigners living in the country.
Hamas Says Deputy Head Killed in Lebanon
Hamas, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel and most of its allies, says its deputy head, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in a blast in Beirut.
Inside the United States
National Debt Passes $34 Trillion
The nation's debt has surpassed $34 trillion, according to figures from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Trump Files Appeal of Maine’s Ballot Disqualification
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has filed an appeal of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to disqualify him from the primary ballot, according to local news reports.
Harvard President Gay Resigns After Allegations of Antisemitism and Plagiarism
The president of Havard, one of America’s top universities, has resigned amid pressure over her perceived antisemitic behavior and plagiarism.
Idaho Judge Allows Lawsuit Requesting Clarification on Exemptions to State Abortion Ban
An Idaho court has denied a request by the State Attorney General to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several doctors and four formerly pregnant women who are seeking clarification of the exemptions to the state’s broad abortion ban, the Associated Press reports.
US: Economy at Risk as Office Building Owners Struggle to Repay $117 Billion in Commercial Mortgages Due This Year
Financial analysts are concerned the US economy could be at risk in 2024 as $117 billion worth of commercial mortgages taken on office buildings ten years ago, when interest rates were far lower, are coming due for repayment or refinancing this year.
Iowa: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Law Which Bans Certain Books and Prohibits Discussion of LGBTQ Issues in Elementary Schools
A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of an Iowa law that bans all books depicting “sex acts” from school libraries and prohibits teachers from raising “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” issues with students through the sixth grade, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Muslims Are Encountering Christ Through Dreams at Levels Not Seen for Over 1,000 years, Assemblies of God Missionaries Say
Two Assemblies of God US missionaries have reported that Muslims are coming to faith in Christ through dreams at levels not seen for over 1,000 years, CBN News reports. James Bradford, the lead pastor at Central Assembly in Springfield, Missouri and missionary Dick Brogden have shared multiple first-hand testimonies given by former Muslims of how Jesus met with them in dreams, and convinced them He is the Messiah.
Worthy Insights
Ukraine May Have to Accept a Cease-Fire
The word “crisis” is overused, but it accurately describes what Ukraine faces as 2024 begins.
Around the World
US Announces Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Returning Home After Extended Deployment in Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will be returning home after being deployed to the eastern Mediterranean Sea after the war erupted in the Middle East, the US Navy says.
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After Strong Earthquakes
Japanese authorities told residents on New Year’s Day to evacuate from the west coast after deadly earthquakes prompted the nation’s meteorological agency to issue tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama.
Scores Killed As Russia Steps Up Attacks On Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine was preparing for an unhappy New Year on Sunday after coming under massive Russian air strikes that killed scores of people. The attacks come as the president of Ukraine struggles to maintain the gigantic Western support needed to stand up against Russia's military, which invaded his country in February 2022.
Thousands Rally Against Serbia’s ‘Fraudulent Vote’
A tense calm returned Sunday to Serbia’s capital after thousands of people rallied there in the biggest protest yet against hardline President Aleksandar Vucic, who they accuse of orchestrating fraud in this month's parliamentary and municipal elections.
Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing Many (Worthy News Radio)
Seeking to inflict more death and destruction ahead of the New Year, Russia launched a massive barrage of cruise missiles and drones Friday against Ukraine, killing more than a dozen people, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Supreme Court Strikes Down Judical Overhaul Legislation
In an tight 8-7 landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Israel overturned a significant part of the judicial reform implemented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that threatens to reignite societal divisions within the country before the ongoing war that started on October 7.
Israel Air Strikes Kill 19 Pro-Iran Fighters
Israel apparently stepped up air strikes in eastern Syria on Saturday, killing at least 19 pro-Iran fighters as part of efforts to prevent attacks against the Jewish nation, a war monitor said.
Israel Hits Airport, Military Sites In Syria
Syria said Friday that it was hit by Israeli air strikes, with explosions heard overnight in and around the capital of Damascus. Authorities said the country's air defense systems were activated following the strike, but there was no immediate confirmation from Israel.
Inside the United States
Iranian With Terrorist Ties Apprehended at Northern Border
An Iranian with terrorist ties was caught after illegally entering the U.S. near Niagara Falls, New York, as a record number of known, suspected terrorists (KSTs) were apprehended in the first three months of fiscal 2024 at the northern border.
Ohio: Republican Gov. Vetoes Bill That Would Ban Transgender Treatments for Minors
Going against his party’s general stance on sex change treatments for minors, Ohio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that he has vetoed a GOP-introduced bill that would have banned hormonal and surgical sex change medical interventions for minors, saying the government should not take the place of parents in deciding on transgender treatments CBS News reports.
US Military Launches Secretive Robot Spaceplane on Possible Highest-Ever Orbit Mission
Intensifying the US-China space race, the US Space Force on Thursday launched its secretive X-37B robot spaceplane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket that is capable of taking it farther into space than ever before, Reuters reports.
Massive Migrant Caravan On Way To US
The migration crisis further escalated Friday as members of an 8,000-person migrant caravan were seen clinging to the sides of a train toward the U.S. southern border.
Christian News
Uganda: Islamic-State Affiliates Slaughter 10 Christians in Run-Up to Christmas, “The Christians Will Not Celebrate the Birth of Issa [Jesus]”
As swathes of Africa succumb to Islamic jihadist terrorists intent on slaughtering Christians and other “infidels,” members of the Islamic-State affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) murdered 10 Christians in western Uganda on Dec. 19, Morning Star News reports.
‘Muslim Son Kills Mother In Uganda For Praying To Jesus’
Christians said Saturday that a woman who turned to faith in Christ has been murdered in eastern Uganda by her Muslim son.
US Announces Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Returning Home After Extended Deployment in Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will be returning home after being deployed to the eastern Mediterranean Sea after the war erupted in the Middle East, the US Navy says.
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After Strong Earthquakes
Japanese authorities told residents on New Year’s Day to evacuate from the west coast after deadly earthquakes prompted the nation’s meteorological agency to issue tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama.
Scores Killed As Russia Steps Up Attacks On Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine was preparing for an unhappy New Year on Sunday after coming under massive Russian air strikes that killed scores of people. The attacks come as the president of Ukraine struggles to maintain the gigantic Western support needed to stand up against Russia's military, which invaded his country in February 2022.
Thousands Rally Against Serbia’s ‘Fraudulent Vote’
A tense calm returned Sunday to Serbia’s capital after thousands of people rallied there in the biggest protest yet against hardline President Aleksandar Vucic, who they accuse of orchestrating fraud in this month's parliamentary and municipal elections.
Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing Many (Worthy News Radio)
Seeking to inflict more death and destruction ahead of the New Year, Russia launched a massive barrage of cruise missiles and drones Friday against Ukraine, killing more than a dozen people, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Supreme Court Strikes Down Judical Overhaul Legislation
In an tight 8-7 landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Israel overturned a significant part of the judicial reform implemented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that threatens to reignite societal divisions within the country before the ongoing war that started on October 7.
Israel Air Strikes Kill 19 Pro-Iran Fighters
Israel apparently stepped up air strikes in eastern Syria on Saturday, killing at least 19 pro-Iran fighters as part of efforts to prevent attacks against the Jewish nation, a war monitor said.
Israel Hits Airport, Military Sites In Syria
Syria said Friday that it was hit by Israeli air strikes, with explosions heard overnight in and around the capital of Damascus. Authorities said the country's air defense systems were activated following the strike, but there was no immediate confirmation from Israel.
Inside the United States
Iranian With Terrorist Ties Apprehended at Northern Border
An Iranian with terrorist ties was caught after illegally entering the U.S. near Niagara Falls, New York, as a record number of known, suspected terrorists (KSTs) were apprehended in the first three months of fiscal 2024 at the northern border.
Ohio: Republican Gov. Vetoes Bill That Would Ban Transgender Treatments for Minors
Going against his party’s general stance on sex change treatments for minors, Ohio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that he has vetoed a GOP-introduced bill that would have banned hormonal and surgical sex change medical interventions for minors, saying the government should not take the place of parents in deciding on transgender treatments CBS News reports.
US Military Launches Secretive Robot Spaceplane on Possible Highest-Ever Orbit Mission
Intensifying the US-China space race, the US Space Force on Thursday launched its secretive X-37B robot spaceplane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket that is capable of taking it farther into space than ever before, Reuters reports.
Massive Migrant Caravan On Way To US
The migration crisis further escalated Friday as members of an 8,000-person migrant caravan were seen clinging to the sides of a train toward the U.S. southern border.
Christian News
Uganda: Islamic-State Affiliates Slaughter 10 Christians in Run-Up to Christmas, “The Christians Will Not Celebrate the Birth of Issa [Jesus]”
As swathes of Africa succumb to Islamic jihadist terrorists intent on slaughtering Christians and other “infidels,” members of the Islamic-State affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) murdered 10 Christians in western Uganda on Dec. 19, Morning Star News reports.
‘Muslim Son Kills Mother In Uganda For Praying To Jesus’
Christians said Saturday that a woman who turned to faith in Christ has been murdered in eastern Uganda by her Muslim son.
Around the World
Russia and Iran Sign Bilateral Trade Agreement, Ditches the Dollar
Iran and Russia have reached a deal to conduct trade using their own national currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar, according to reports from Iran's state media on Wednesday.
UN Condemns Indonesia’s Attacks Against Rohingya Refugees
The United Nations agency UNHCR has appealed for the protection of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Indonesia after a large crowd of students stormed a convention center housing hundreds of Rohingya in the city of Banda Aceh.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Two-Thirds Of Arab Israelis Feel Part Of Israel And Its Problems, New Poll Shows
A new survey taken amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza shows that around two-thirds of the 2.1 million Arab citizens of Israel feel part of the state and its problems, the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) reports. The survey was conducted by the Center for Democratic Values and Institutions (Arab Society in Israel Program) in collaboration with the Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research at the Israel Democracy Institute.
Israel Under Pressure For Ceasefire Condemns Hitler Remarks
Israel came under international pressure Thursday to agree to a ceasefire despite facing attacks from mutual fronts, with Turkey’s president comparing the Jewish nation’s prime minister to Germany’s war leader “Adolph Hitler.”
Inside the United States
Trump returns to Colorado ballot after GOP appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
The Colorado Republican Party is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case where the state Supreme Court ruled to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot.
Idaho: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Law Banning Transgender Treatments For Children, Says Puberty Blockers Are “Safe and Effective”
Ruling that puberty blockers and hormone treatments for children struggling with gender identity are “safe and effective,” a federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked an Idaho state law that would ban such treatments for minors under the age of 18, the Hill reports.
Christian News
Nigeria President Orders Arrests After Massacre of 160 Christians
Nigeria’s president has ordered a “manhunt” for suspected Islamic fighters who killed up to 160 Christians on Christmas Eve in the nation’s central Plateau state, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Christian Athletes Ministry Records Over 51,500 Decisions for Christ in 2023 Fiscal Year
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes US ministry group has announced it recorded 51,730 faith decisions for Christ at events it held in the 2023 fiscal year from September 2022 to August 2023, the Christian Post (CP) reports. Founded in Oklahoma in 1954, the FCA’s stated vision is to “see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.”
Canada: 15 Churches Were Torched in 2023, Four in Alberta Alone
Fifteen churches in Canada have been subjected to suspicious fires this year, with four being burned in Alberta alone during the run-up to Christmas, Post Millennial (PM) reports. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has been investigating the incidents.
Worthy Watch
Israel Continues to Dismantle Terrorist Tunnel Networks in Gaza
Recently, the Israel Defense Forces have been actively releasing videos that showcase the extensive damage caused by, as well as the size and scope of, the terrorist tunnel networks in Gaza.
Worthy Insights
Mike Johnson is a good father. The Left hates him for it
Corporate media journalists are still out for new House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) blood. Last week’s contrived controversy is that Johnson took his teenage daughter to a “purity ball” in 2015.
Russia and Iran Sign Bilateral Trade Agreement, Ditches the Dollar
Iran and Russia have reached a deal to conduct trade using their own national currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar, according to reports from Iran's state media on Wednesday.
UN Condemns Indonesia’s Attacks Against Rohingya Refugees
The United Nations agency UNHCR has appealed for the protection of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Indonesia after a large crowd of students stormed a convention center housing hundreds of Rohingya in the city of Banda Aceh.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Two-Thirds Of Arab Israelis Feel Part Of Israel And Its Problems, New Poll Shows
A new survey taken amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza shows that around two-thirds of the 2.1 million Arab citizens of Israel feel part of the state and its problems, the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) reports. The survey was conducted by the Center for Democratic Values and Institutions (Arab Society in Israel Program) in collaboration with the Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research at the Israel Democracy Institute.
Israel Under Pressure For Ceasefire Condemns Hitler Remarks
Israel came under international pressure Thursday to agree to a ceasefire despite facing attacks from mutual fronts, with Turkey’s president comparing the Jewish nation’s prime minister to Germany’s war leader “Adolph Hitler.”
Inside the United States
Trump returns to Colorado ballot after GOP appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
The Colorado Republican Party is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case where the state Supreme Court ruled to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot.
Idaho: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Law Banning Transgender Treatments For Children, Says Puberty Blockers Are “Safe and Effective”
Ruling that puberty blockers and hormone treatments for children struggling with gender identity are “safe and effective,” a federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked an Idaho state law that would ban such treatments for minors under the age of 18, the Hill reports.
Christian News
Nigeria President Orders Arrests After Massacre of 160 Christians
Nigeria’s president has ordered a “manhunt” for suspected Islamic fighters who killed up to 160 Christians on Christmas Eve in the nation’s central Plateau state, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Christian Athletes Ministry Records Over 51,500 Decisions for Christ in 2023 Fiscal Year
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes US ministry group has announced it recorded 51,730 faith decisions for Christ at events it held in the 2023 fiscal year from September 2022 to August 2023, the Christian Post (CP) reports. Founded in Oklahoma in 1954, the FCA’s stated vision is to “see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.”
Canada: 15 Churches Were Torched in 2023, Four in Alberta Alone
Fifteen churches in Canada have been subjected to suspicious fires this year, with four being burned in Alberta alone during the run-up to Christmas, Post Millennial (PM) reports. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has been investigating the incidents.
Worthy Watch
Israel Continues to Dismantle Terrorist Tunnel Networks in Gaza
Recently, the Israel Defense Forces have been actively releasing videos that showcase the extensive damage caused by, as well as the size and scope of, the terrorist tunnel networks in Gaza.
Worthy Insights
Mike Johnson is a good father. The Left hates him for it
Corporate media journalists are still out for new House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) blood. Last week’s contrived controversy is that Johnson took his teenage daughter to a “purity ball” in 2015.