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Around the World
White House Announces Weapons Package for Ukraine, As Congress Deadlocked
On Wednesday, the Biden administration revealed its plan to provide Ukraine with a new weapons package worth $250 million. This announcement comes amid a standoff in Congress over additional funding for Ukraine as Republican lawmakers are insisting on linking any foreign aid to measures for strengthening the border.
Iran Tripling Production Near Weapons-Grade Uranium; Armed Confrontation Closer
A nuclear arms confrontation between Iran and Israel and its allies has come closer after confirmation that Tehran tripled production of nearly weapons-grade uranium, Worthy News established Wednesday.
German Ex-Finance Minister Schäuble Dies, Leaving Behind Strong Nation
Wolfgang Schäuble, the Christian Democratic politician who helped lead Europe’s largest economy through the worst financial challenges since World War Two, has died at the age of 81, his family said.
UK Government Publishes Draft Guidance for Schools to Inform Parents If Child Wants to Change Gender
The UK’s Conservative government last week published draft guidelines indicating that schools in England should tell the parents if a child wants to change their gender identity, Politico reports.
Hungary’s Premier Defends Trump Actions; Promises Talks With Ukrainian Leader
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has condemned Colorado's recent decision to remove former U.S. President Donald J. Trump from their ballot before the 2024 presidential elections.
US Military Downs Houthi Missiles And Drones
A military standoff in one of the world’s key waterways escalated Wednesday after the United States confirmed it shot down drones and missiles over the southern Red Sea fired from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief ‘Approved Plans’ in North as Towns Near Lebanon Face Intense Hezbollah Fire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) approved operational plans for a potential war with Hezbollah as the terrorist organization fired at least 34 rockets from Lebanon on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Michigan Supreme Court Allows Trump to be on State’s 2024 Ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear a case that would have attempted to ban Donald Trump from being on the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot.
ICE Agents Arrest 26 Convicted Sexual Predators in 2-Day Operation in LA
ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Los Angeles agents arrested 26 convicted criminals who were illegally living in the U.S. during a two-day enforcement operation that took place between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20, ICE says.
US Messianic Congregation Vandalized
Messianic Jewish believers in New Jersey were searching for answers after their congregation’s property was attacked and turned into “a war zone.”
Christian News
Nigeria: At Least 160 Christians Massacred in “Well Coordinated” Genocidal Christmas Attacks
Islamic terrorists slaughtered at least 160 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state during “well-coordinated” genocidal attacks carried out from Saturday night through Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
China: Government Directs Christian Groups to Emphasize Identification with Chinese Culture
China’s governing Communist Party has instructed state-approved Christian church organizations that they must “strictly” manage their religious affairs in a manner that emphasizes their identification with the Chinese communist government and with Chinese culture and nationalism, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports.
Arizona: Street Evangelist Who Was Shot in the Head is Making “Miraculous” Steps Toward Recovery, Wife Says
A US military veteran who was shot in the head while street preaching in Arizona last month is making such remarkable steps toward recovery that his wife has described them as “miracles,” CBN News reports.
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
CNN Guest Father Beck says Christmas is a Story About a “Palestinian Jew”
“The story of Christmas is about a Palestinian Jew. Now, how often do you find those words put together?” “A Palestinian Jew born into a time when his country was occupied, right? They can't find a place for her to even give birth.” “They're homeless. They eventually have to flee as refugees into Egypt, no less. I mean, you can't make up the parallels to our current world situation right now.”
White House Announces Weapons Package for Ukraine, As Congress Deadlocked
On Wednesday, the Biden administration revealed its plan to provide Ukraine with a new weapons package worth $250 million. This announcement comes amid a standoff in Congress over additional funding for Ukraine as Republican lawmakers are insisting on linking any foreign aid to measures for strengthening the border.
Iran Tripling Production Near Weapons-Grade Uranium; Armed Confrontation Closer
A nuclear arms confrontation between Iran and Israel and its allies has come closer after confirmation that Tehran tripled production of nearly weapons-grade uranium, Worthy News established Wednesday.
German Ex-Finance Minister Schäuble Dies, Leaving Behind Strong Nation
Wolfgang Schäuble, the Christian Democratic politician who helped lead Europe’s largest economy through the worst financial challenges since World War Two, has died at the age of 81, his family said.
UK Government Publishes Draft Guidance for Schools to Inform Parents If Child Wants to Change Gender
The UK’s Conservative government last week published draft guidelines indicating that schools in England should tell the parents if a child wants to change their gender identity, Politico reports.
Hungary’s Premier Defends Trump Actions; Promises Talks With Ukrainian Leader
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has condemned Colorado's recent decision to remove former U.S. President Donald J. Trump from their ballot before the 2024 presidential elections.
US Military Downs Houthi Missiles And Drones
A military standoff in one of the world’s key waterways escalated Wednesday after the United States confirmed it shot down drones and missiles over the southern Red Sea fired from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief ‘Approved Plans’ in North as Towns Near Lebanon Face Intense Hezbollah Fire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) approved operational plans for a potential war with Hezbollah as the terrorist organization fired at least 34 rockets from Lebanon on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Michigan Supreme Court Allows Trump to be on State’s 2024 Ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear a case that would have attempted to ban Donald Trump from being on the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot.
ICE Agents Arrest 26 Convicted Sexual Predators in 2-Day Operation in LA
ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Los Angeles agents arrested 26 convicted criminals who were illegally living in the U.S. during a two-day enforcement operation that took place between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20, ICE says.
US Messianic Congregation Vandalized
Messianic Jewish believers in New Jersey were searching for answers after their congregation’s property was attacked and turned into “a war zone.”
Christian News
Nigeria: At Least 160 Christians Massacred in “Well Coordinated” Genocidal Christmas Attacks
Islamic terrorists slaughtered at least 160 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state during “well-coordinated” genocidal attacks carried out from Saturday night through Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
China: Government Directs Christian Groups to Emphasize Identification with Chinese Culture
China’s governing Communist Party has instructed state-approved Christian church organizations that they must “strictly” manage their religious affairs in a manner that emphasizes their identification with the Chinese communist government and with Chinese culture and nationalism, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports.
Arizona: Street Evangelist Who Was Shot in the Head is Making “Miraculous” Steps Toward Recovery, Wife Says
A US military veteran who was shot in the head while street preaching in Arizona last month is making such remarkable steps toward recovery that his wife has described them as “miracles,” CBN News reports.
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
CNN Guest Father Beck says Christmas is a Story About a “Palestinian Jew”
“The story of Christmas is about a Palestinian Jew. Now, how often do you find those words put together?” “A Palestinian Jew born into a time when his country was occupied, right? They can't find a place for her to even give birth.” “They're homeless. They eventually have to flee as refugees into Egypt, no less. I mean, you can't make up the parallels to our current world situation right now.”
Around the World
Russia Admits Warship Hit In Turbulent Christmas (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has admitted that one of its warships was hit in a Ukrainian attack on a Black Sea port in Russian-occupied Crimea early Tuesday, killing at least one person. The strike on the peninsula comes after modern Ukraine celebrated its first Christmas Day under a new calendar amid ongoing clashes.
Russia Completes Nuclear Deliveries To Belarus
The Belarusian president confirmed on Christmas Day that Russia completed its shipments of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus in a warning to the Western NATO military alliance.
US Hit Terror Groups In Iraq
The United States military on Monday hit facilities of terror groups in Iraq in what U.S. Secretary of Defense LIoyd Austin called “necessary and proportionate strikes” after several American forces were injured in a Christmas Day attack on a U.S. airbase.
Iran Vows Retaliation After Israel Kills General
The Iranian president has warned that Iran would retaliate against Israel for killing a high-ranking general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Syria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Fighting Multi-Front War, Israeli Defense Minister Says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is currently engaged in a multi-front war, being attacked from seven different sides. Gallant warned of a long, brutal war with a heavy price and stressed the need for national determination and unity in the coming months.
Hezbollah Hit Israel’s Church And Troops, Injuring Several
Israel's military said Tuesday an anti-tank missile fired from the “terror group Hezbollah” in Lebanon had struck a church in northern Israel and injured a civilian in the latest cross-border attacks that also moderately injured nine Israeli soldiers.
Inside the United States
Michigan: Christian Parents File Lawsuit After School Uses Masculine Pronouns for 13-Year Old Autistic Daughter Without Informing Them
Two parents have filed suit against the Rockford Public School District in Michigan after teachers at their 13 year-old autistic daughter’s teachers began using her stated preferred masculine name and pronouns without telling them, the Hill reports.
Trump Vows To End ‘War On Christians’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to “end the war on Christians” in schools and elsewhere if he is re-elected after being thrown off the ballot in at least one state in the 2024 election.
Christian News
Indonesia: Rights Advocates Call for Amendment/Revocation of Blasphemy Law Against Islam
Rights advocates are calling for Indonesia’s blasphemy laws to be amended or revoked, as the number of Islamic fatwas and arrests for blasphemy against Islam have increased at an alarming rate, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Uganda: Two Christians Jailed, Charged With Blaspheming Islam by Preaching Gospel
Although Christianity is constitutionally legal in Uganda, two Evangelists who preached the Gospel to Muslims in the East African country are now in prison awaiting trial for blasphemy against Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Russia Admits Warship Hit In Turbulent Christmas (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has admitted that one of its warships was hit in a Ukrainian attack on a Black Sea port in Russian-occupied Crimea early Tuesday, killing at least one person. The strike on the peninsula comes after modern Ukraine celebrated its first Christmas Day under a new calendar amid ongoing clashes.
Russia Completes Nuclear Deliveries To Belarus
The Belarusian president confirmed on Christmas Day that Russia completed its shipments of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus in a warning to the Western NATO military alliance.
US Hit Terror Groups In Iraq
The United States military on Monday hit facilities of terror groups in Iraq in what U.S. Secretary of Defense LIoyd Austin called “necessary and proportionate strikes” after several American forces were injured in a Christmas Day attack on a U.S. airbase.
Iran Vows Retaliation After Israel Kills General
The Iranian president has warned that Iran would retaliate against Israel for killing a high-ranking general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Syria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Fighting Multi-Front War, Israeli Defense Minister Says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is currently engaged in a multi-front war, being attacked from seven different sides. Gallant warned of a long, brutal war with a heavy price and stressed the need for national determination and unity in the coming months.
Hezbollah Hit Israel’s Church And Troops, Injuring Several
Israel's military said Tuesday an anti-tank missile fired from the “terror group Hezbollah” in Lebanon had struck a church in northern Israel and injured a civilian in the latest cross-border attacks that also moderately injured nine Israeli soldiers.
Inside the United States
Michigan: Christian Parents File Lawsuit After School Uses Masculine Pronouns for 13-Year Old Autistic Daughter Without Informing Them
Two parents have filed suit against the Rockford Public School District in Michigan after teachers at their 13 year-old autistic daughter’s teachers began using her stated preferred masculine name and pronouns without telling them, the Hill reports.
Trump Vows To End ‘War On Christians’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to “end the war on Christians” in schools and elsewhere if he is re-elected after being thrown off the ballot in at least one state in the 2024 election.
Christian News
Indonesia: Rights Advocates Call for Amendment/Revocation of Blasphemy Law Against Islam
Rights advocates are calling for Indonesia’s blasphemy laws to be amended or revoked, as the number of Islamic fatwas and arrests for blasphemy against Islam have increased at an alarming rate, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Uganda: Two Christians Jailed, Charged With Blaspheming Islam by Preaching Gospel
Although Christianity is constitutionally legal in Uganda, two Evangelists who preached the Gospel to Muslims in the East African country are now in prison awaiting trial for blasphemy against Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Tensions in Middle East Intensify As Iran Adds ‘Fully Smart’ 1000-Km Cruise Missiles to its Arsenal
Iranian State TV announced on Sunday that Iran's navy had enhanced its weaponry with the integration of advanced, locally manufactured Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles. These missiles, notably the Talaeieh, are described as "fully smart," with a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and capable of changing targets during their flight.
U.S. Alleges China’s Theft of AI Technology Boosting Espionage Against American Citizens
The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies warn about China's use of artificial intelligence, indicating potential risks beyond intellectual property theft. They are concerned that China could use AI for massive data collection on American citizens. The FBI has highlighted the importance of safeguarding artificial intelligence as a vital U.S. technology in response to China's aim for substantial AI advancements by 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pre-Emptive Strike Against Hezbollah Thwarted by Biden
President Biden reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a preemptive strike against Hezbollah, citing concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Israel Hits Hezbollah with ‘Wide-Scale’ Airstrikes As Rockets Fall From Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they executed 'wide-scale' strikes against Hezbollah targets on Sunday in response to a series of rocket attacks from Lebanon that targeted various communities in northern Israel.
War Prompts Cancelation Bethlehem Christmas
Most Christmas events were canceled in the Biblical birthplace of Jesus, with authorities saying the Israel-Hamas war gives no reason to celebrate the “Prince of Peace.”
Inside the United States
US Marks Anniversary of Repeal of Exclusion Act As Surge of Chinese Immigrants Come to America
Marking the 80th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act's repeal, the U.S. is witnessing a surge of Chinese immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as they seek asylum from a repressive Communist regime in their home country.
School Boards Begin Voting On New Measure to Allow Chaplains to Volunteer in Schools
Texas school boards have already begun to vote on a new measure to allow or prohibit chaplains from volunteering to provide counseling and other services to students.
US Government Backs Anti-Israel Groups Through ‘Dark Money’ Scheme
An influential “dark money” liberal group reportedly funds anti-Israel and antisemitic activism across the United States backed by massive amounts in taxpayer-financed grants and contracts.
Christian News
Arrests And Security Around European Churches Amid Fears Of Christmas Attacks
Arrests were made, and security was stepped up around churches and Christmas markets in Europe, including in Germany and neighboring Austria, after intelligence information of possible attacks, officials said.
Tensions in Middle East Intensify As Iran Adds ‘Fully Smart’ 1000-Km Cruise Missiles to its Arsenal
Iranian State TV announced on Sunday that Iran's navy had enhanced its weaponry with the integration of advanced, locally manufactured Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles. These missiles, notably the Talaeieh, are described as "fully smart," with a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and capable of changing targets during their flight.
U.S. Alleges China’s Theft of AI Technology Boosting Espionage Against American Citizens
The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies warn about China's use of artificial intelligence, indicating potential risks beyond intellectual property theft. They are concerned that China could use AI for massive data collection on American citizens. The FBI has highlighted the importance of safeguarding artificial intelligence as a vital U.S. technology in response to China's aim for substantial AI advancements by 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pre-Emptive Strike Against Hezbollah Thwarted by Biden
President Biden reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a preemptive strike against Hezbollah, citing concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Israel Hits Hezbollah with ‘Wide-Scale’ Airstrikes As Rockets Fall From Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they executed 'wide-scale' strikes against Hezbollah targets on Sunday in response to a series of rocket attacks from Lebanon that targeted various communities in northern Israel.
War Prompts Cancelation Bethlehem Christmas
Most Christmas events were canceled in the Biblical birthplace of Jesus, with authorities saying the Israel-Hamas war gives no reason to celebrate the “Prince of Peace.”
Inside the United States
US Marks Anniversary of Repeal of Exclusion Act As Surge of Chinese Immigrants Come to America
Marking the 80th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act's repeal, the U.S. is witnessing a surge of Chinese immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as they seek asylum from a repressive Communist regime in their home country.
School Boards Begin Voting On New Measure to Allow Chaplains to Volunteer in Schools
Texas school boards have already begun to vote on a new measure to allow or prohibit chaplains from volunteering to provide counseling and other services to students.
US Government Backs Anti-Israel Groups Through ‘Dark Money’ Scheme
An influential “dark money” liberal group reportedly funds anti-Israel and antisemitic activism across the United States backed by massive amounts in taxpayer-financed grants and contracts.
Christian News
Arrests And Security Around European Churches Amid Fears Of Christmas Attacks
Arrests were made, and security was stepped up around churches and Christmas markets in Europe, including in Germany and neighboring Austria, after intelligence information of possible attacks, officials said.