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Around the World
Putin Will Make Rare Trip to Saudi Arabia/UAE and Then Host Iranian President in Moscow
In an apparent effort to shore up support in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a rare one-day trip to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and to host Iran’s president in Moscow this week, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Australia Unveils Digital Identity Scheme; Switzerland Also Interested
Australia’s central government has unveiled a digital identity document (ID) scheme that it hopes will be rolled out nationwide by July next year.
Philippines Reeling From Deadly Earthquakes
The Philippines experienced aftershocks Wednesday of powerful earthquakes that impacted the capital, Manila, and other areas of the Asian nation, killing at least three people.
Prayers After Philippines Church Blast Kills 4, Injures Dozens
Christians urged prayers after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bomb blast at a church service in the southern Philippines that killed at least four people and injured dozens.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Surrounds Home Of Architect Hamas Massacres; House-To-House Clashes Continue
Israeli forces have surrounded the Gaza home of the alleged architect of the October 7 attacks in which Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people and took 240 others hostage, several sources confirmed Thursday.
March For Jewish Control Over Jerusalem Underway (Worthy News In-Depth)
Tensions were rising in Jerusalem, where several Jewish activist groups planned to march Thursday to demand that the entire ancient city - including the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa complex - be placed under Jewish control.
Gaza Must Be Demilitarized And Only IDF Can Oversee That, Netanyahu says
As he continues to prosecute Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated emphatically Tuesday that the coastal enclave must undergo demilitarization after the current fighting has ended, and that only the Israel Defense Forces can be trusted to oversee that process, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Hamas Weaponized Rape of Israeli Women on Oct. 7, Advocates Say
Following weeks of silence by the United Nations concerning evidence that Hamas weaponized rape against Israeli women on Oct. 7, a special meeting was convened at the UN on Monday to raise awareness of the issue, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Monday’s meeting was organized by Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the World Zionist Organization, and the National Council of Jewish Women.
Inside the United States
Private Employers Hire 103,000 New Workers in November; Pay Growth Decelerates
U.S. private-sector employers added 103,000 new hires in November versus 106,000 workers in October, according to Nov.’s ADP® National Employment Report, a collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy Declines to Run for Re-election
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R–Bakersfield, announced he would not be running for re-election and would be stepping down at the end of the year. With his pending resignation past the candidate filing deadline, California governor Gavin Newsom can either opt to call for a special election or allow the seat to remain vacant, potentially cutting into Republicans’ narrow eight-seat majority in the House of Representatives.
Biden Administration Launches New Strike Force to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking to US
The Biden administration announced Monday it is launching a new strike force to fight the international trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S., a powerful opioid at the center of a devastating addiction crisis in the United States, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
Prison Sentence Reduced Of Algeria Church Leader
A senior church leader in Algeria has seen his original prison sentence for holding an “unauthorized” church service reduced on appeal, well-informed Christians told Worthy News Wednesday.
Worthy Watch
Does Calling for the Genocide of Jews Constitute Harassment and Bullying?
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the presidents of MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania and asked a simple question, "Does the calling for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment and bullying?" The answers will shock you!
Putin Will Make Rare Trip to Saudi Arabia/UAE and Then Host Iranian President in Moscow
In an apparent effort to shore up support in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a rare one-day trip to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and to host Iran’s president in Moscow this week, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Australia Unveils Digital Identity Scheme; Switzerland Also Interested
Australia’s central government has unveiled a digital identity document (ID) scheme that it hopes will be rolled out nationwide by July next year.
Philippines Reeling From Deadly Earthquakes
The Philippines experienced aftershocks Wednesday of powerful earthquakes that impacted the capital, Manila, and other areas of the Asian nation, killing at least three people.
Prayers After Philippines Church Blast Kills 4, Injures Dozens
Christians urged prayers after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bomb blast at a church service in the southern Philippines that killed at least four people and injured dozens.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Surrounds Home Of Architect Hamas Massacres; House-To-House Clashes Continue
Israeli forces have surrounded the Gaza home of the alleged architect of the October 7 attacks in which Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people and took 240 others hostage, several sources confirmed Thursday.
March For Jewish Control Over Jerusalem Underway (Worthy News In-Depth)
Tensions were rising in Jerusalem, where several Jewish activist groups planned to march Thursday to demand that the entire ancient city - including the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa complex - be placed under Jewish control.
Gaza Must Be Demilitarized And Only IDF Can Oversee That, Netanyahu says
As he continues to prosecute Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated emphatically Tuesday that the coastal enclave must undergo demilitarization after the current fighting has ended, and that only the Israel Defense Forces can be trusted to oversee that process, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Hamas Weaponized Rape of Israeli Women on Oct. 7, Advocates Say
Following weeks of silence by the United Nations concerning evidence that Hamas weaponized rape against Israeli women on Oct. 7, a special meeting was convened at the UN on Monday to raise awareness of the issue, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Monday’s meeting was organized by Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the World Zionist Organization, and the National Council of Jewish Women.
Inside the United States
Private Employers Hire 103,000 New Workers in November; Pay Growth Decelerates
U.S. private-sector employers added 103,000 new hires in November versus 106,000 workers in October, according to Nov.’s ADP® National Employment Report, a collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy Declines to Run for Re-election
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R–Bakersfield, announced he would not be running for re-election and would be stepping down at the end of the year. With his pending resignation past the candidate filing deadline, California governor Gavin Newsom can either opt to call for a special election or allow the seat to remain vacant, potentially cutting into Republicans’ narrow eight-seat majority in the House of Representatives.
Biden Administration Launches New Strike Force to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking to US
The Biden administration announced Monday it is launching a new strike force to fight the international trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S., a powerful opioid at the center of a devastating addiction crisis in the United States, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
Prison Sentence Reduced Of Algeria Church Leader
A senior church leader in Algeria has seen his original prison sentence for holding an “unauthorized” church service reduced on appeal, well-informed Christians told Worthy News Wednesday.
Worthy Watch
Does Calling for the Genocide of Jews Constitute Harassment and Bullying?
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the presidents of MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania and asked a simple question, "Does the calling for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment and bullying?" The answers will shock you!
Around the World
US Joins COP28 Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Production and Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
The United States is one of more than 20 countries which issued a declaration of their aim to triple nuclear energy production to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and limit climate change by 2050, CNBC reports.
Digital ID Soon Reality For World Population (Worthy News Investigation)
A computer program that could provide digital identification for the entire world population is expected to be used by 1 billion people within 18 months, Worthy News learned.
23 Feared Dead As Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano erupted again Monday, forcing rescuers to end the search for 12 missing climbers and raising the number of confirmed or presumed dead to 23.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Third Phase of Ground Offensive in Gaza: Marking Significant and Intense Period of the Conflict
Thousands of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) infantry and engineering troops, accompanied by armored forces, are currently engaged in combat against Hamas militants in Jabaliya, Shijaiyah, and Khan Younis. The IDF characterizes this as "the most significant and intense combat period since the beginning of the war."
IDF Will Stay in Gaza Until Hamas Is Destroyed, Hostages Are Returned, Defense Minister Says
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Monday that IDF forces will stay and keep fighting in the Gaza Strip until Israel’s dual goals of the destruction of Hamas and the return of the Israeli hostages have been achieved, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Released Israeli Hostage Was Held Captive in Gaza by Teacher from United Nations Agency
A recently released Israeli who was kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas on Oct. 7 has said that he was held captive in an attic for nearly 50 days by a teacher from UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
FBI Director Says ‘Blinking Lights Everywhere’ as Threat Levels Hit All-Time Highs
On Tuesday, during his testimony before a Congressional Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that the United States has been confronting unprecedented terrorist threats since the start of the Israel–Hamas conflict in October.
Speaker Johnson’s Firm Stance on Ukraine Funding and Border Security
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La) sent a letter today, reiterating to the Biden Administration that funding for the Ukraine war would not be authorized unless the Biden Administration takes action to address issues at the nation's border.
Texas Governor Vows to Approve Legislation Empowering Law Enforcement to Arrest Unauthorized Immigrants
On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced his intention to sign a new Lone Star State Law that would allow law enforcement officers the ability to arrest individuals who have entered Texas illegally.
Christian News
Indonesia: Muslims Block Construction of Authorized Christian School In Their Neighborhood
Muslims in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, are blocking a Christian school from being built in their neighborhood despite the school having been granted the requisite building permit by the authorities, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Cosmopolitan defends abortion as satanic ‘religious ritual,’ calls satanism a ‘nontheistic faith’
One of the world’s most widely read women’s magazines says satanism is a “religion” that practices the “religious ritual” of abortion. Cosmopolitan, which boasts a print and digital audience of over 50 million readers, published a piece in its November/December issue about The Satanic Temple (TST) and its New Mexico-based telehealth abortion clinic that provides “abortion medication via mail to those in New Mexico who wish to perform The Satanic Temple's Religious Abortion Ritual.”
US Joins COP28 Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Production and Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
The United States is one of more than 20 countries which issued a declaration of their aim to triple nuclear energy production to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and limit climate change by 2050, CNBC reports.
Digital ID Soon Reality For World Population (Worthy News Investigation)
A computer program that could provide digital identification for the entire world population is expected to be used by 1 billion people within 18 months, Worthy News learned.
23 Feared Dead As Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano erupted again Monday, forcing rescuers to end the search for 12 missing climbers and raising the number of confirmed or presumed dead to 23.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Third Phase of Ground Offensive in Gaza: Marking Significant and Intense Period of the Conflict
Thousands of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) infantry and engineering troops, accompanied by armored forces, are currently engaged in combat against Hamas militants in Jabaliya, Shijaiyah, and Khan Younis. The IDF characterizes this as "the most significant and intense combat period since the beginning of the war."
IDF Will Stay in Gaza Until Hamas Is Destroyed, Hostages Are Returned, Defense Minister Says
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Monday that IDF forces will stay and keep fighting in the Gaza Strip until Israel’s dual goals of the destruction of Hamas and the return of the Israeli hostages have been achieved, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Released Israeli Hostage Was Held Captive in Gaza by Teacher from United Nations Agency
A recently released Israeli who was kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas on Oct. 7 has said that he was held captive in an attic for nearly 50 days by a teacher from UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
FBI Director Says ‘Blinking Lights Everywhere’ as Threat Levels Hit All-Time Highs
On Tuesday, during his testimony before a Congressional Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that the United States has been confronting unprecedented terrorist threats since the start of the Israel–Hamas conflict in October.
Speaker Johnson’s Firm Stance on Ukraine Funding and Border Security
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La) sent a letter today, reiterating to the Biden Administration that funding for the Ukraine war would not be authorized unless the Biden Administration takes action to address issues at the nation's border.
Texas Governor Vows to Approve Legislation Empowering Law Enforcement to Arrest Unauthorized Immigrants
On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced his intention to sign a new Lone Star State Law that would allow law enforcement officers the ability to arrest individuals who have entered Texas illegally.
Christian News
Indonesia: Muslims Block Construction of Authorized Christian School In Their Neighborhood
Muslims in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, are blocking a Christian school from being built in their neighborhood despite the school having been granted the requisite building permit by the authorities, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Cosmopolitan defends abortion as satanic ‘religious ritual,’ calls satanism a ‘nontheistic faith’
One of the world’s most widely read women’s magazines says satanism is a “religion” that practices the “religious ritual” of abortion. Cosmopolitan, which boasts a print and digital audience of over 50 million readers, published a piece in its November/December issue about The Satanic Temple (TST) and its New Mexico-based telehealth abortion clinic that provides “abortion medication via mail to those in New Mexico who wish to perform The Satanic Temple's Religious Abortion Ritual.”
Around the World
Yemeni Iranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Strike 3 Commercial Ships in Red Sea
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones, hitting three commercial ships in international waters in the Red Sea on Sunday. In a defensive move, a U.S. warship successfully intercepted three drones, as confirmed by the U.S. military.
Venezuelan Referendum Indicates Strong Support for Its Claiming Of An Oil-Rich Region in Guyana
In a Sunday referendum in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro's government achieved the sought-after victory, with Venezuelan Election Authorities claiming that 95% of voters approved the territorial claims over a region located in the neighboring country of Guyana.
Russia Plans 15% Increase in Troop Numbers Amidst Ukraine War and Threats from NATO
In response to the Ukraine war and threats by NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree last Friday to increase troop numbers by 15%, bringing the total number of active personnel to over 1.3 Million Russian troops.
Ukraine Probing ‘Russians Shooting At Surrendering Troops’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine has launched a probe into allegations that Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian troops, and Kyiv reportedly prevented an ex-president from meeting Hungary’s pro-Moscow prime minister.
Detained Ex-US Ambassador ‘Was Agent For Cuba’
A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been detained on charges of serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, Worthy News monitored.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Expands Ground Campaign in Southern Gaza
The Israeli military has verified the expansion of its ground operation into the southern region of the Gaza Strip, vowing to maintain the campaign's intensity at the same level as observed in northern Gaza.
Netanyahu: Palestinian Authority Cannot Lead Gaza Because It Rejects Israel’s Right to Exist
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at the weekend that the Palestinian Authority (PA) which governs part of the West Bank cannot take over leadership of Gaza once the war with Hamas is over because the PA itself rejects Israel’s right to exist, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Over 135 Abortion Clinics Closed Over Past Two Years
Over the past two years, 137 abortion clinics in the United States were compelled to either close or suspend their operations, according to Operation Rescue, a pro-life Christian activist organization.
White House Urges Congress to Act to Approve Funding for Ukraine War
Through an open letter on its website, the White House called on Congress to take action in funding the war in Ukraine, cautioning that funds would be depleted by the end of the year. However, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said any funding of the Ukraine War was ultimately tied to securing the United States' border.
Biden’s Immigration Policies Have Resulted in Highest Proportion of Immigrants in U.S. History
The United States now boasts the highest-ever proportion of immigrants in its history, constituting 15% of the population, according to a recent report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). The study relied on data from the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS), revealing that the total foreign-born or immigrant population approached nearly 50 million as of October 2023, breaking U.S. records.
US: 11 States Under Winter Storm Warnings
Eleven states in America are now under Winter Storm warnings, with heavy, potentially dangerous rain and snow forecast for parts of the Northwest, the Rocky Mountains and eastern United States, Newsweek reports.
Texas Must Remove Controversial Floating Barrier in Rio Grande, Federal Court of Appeals Rules
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Texas must remove a floating barrier embedded with circular saws and razor wire installed to prevent migrants entering the US illegally from Mexico, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Britain: Nearly a Quarter of Young Adults Would Be Willing to Ban the Bible, Poll Shows
A new poll shows that nearly a quarter of young people in the United Kingdom would ban the Bible if they believed it contained “hate speech,” Christian Today (CT) reports.
Yemeni Iranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Strike 3 Commercial Ships in Red Sea
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones, hitting three commercial ships in international waters in the Red Sea on Sunday. In a defensive move, a U.S. warship successfully intercepted three drones, as confirmed by the U.S. military.
Venezuelan Referendum Indicates Strong Support for Its Claiming Of An Oil-Rich Region in Guyana
In a Sunday referendum in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro's government achieved the sought-after victory, with Venezuelan Election Authorities claiming that 95% of voters approved the territorial claims over a region located in the neighboring country of Guyana.
Russia Plans 15% Increase in Troop Numbers Amidst Ukraine War and Threats from NATO
In response to the Ukraine war and threats by NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree last Friday to increase troop numbers by 15%, bringing the total number of active personnel to over 1.3 Million Russian troops.
Ukraine Probing ‘Russians Shooting At Surrendering Troops’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine has launched a probe into allegations that Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian troops, and Kyiv reportedly prevented an ex-president from meeting Hungary’s pro-Moscow prime minister.
Detained Ex-US Ambassador ‘Was Agent For Cuba’
A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been detained on charges of serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, Worthy News monitored.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Expands Ground Campaign in Southern Gaza
The Israeli military has verified the expansion of its ground operation into the southern region of the Gaza Strip, vowing to maintain the campaign's intensity at the same level as observed in northern Gaza.
Netanyahu: Palestinian Authority Cannot Lead Gaza Because It Rejects Israel’s Right to Exist
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at the weekend that the Palestinian Authority (PA) which governs part of the West Bank cannot take over leadership of Gaza once the war with Hamas is over because the PA itself rejects Israel’s right to exist, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Over 135 Abortion Clinics Closed Over Past Two Years
Over the past two years, 137 abortion clinics in the United States were compelled to either close or suspend their operations, according to Operation Rescue, a pro-life Christian activist organization.
White House Urges Congress to Act to Approve Funding for Ukraine War
Through an open letter on its website, the White House called on Congress to take action in funding the war in Ukraine, cautioning that funds would be depleted by the end of the year. However, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said any funding of the Ukraine War was ultimately tied to securing the United States' border.
Biden’s Immigration Policies Have Resulted in Highest Proportion of Immigrants in U.S. History
The United States now boasts the highest-ever proportion of immigrants in its history, constituting 15% of the population, according to a recent report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). The study relied on data from the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS), revealing that the total foreign-born or immigrant population approached nearly 50 million as of October 2023, breaking U.S. records.
US: 11 States Under Winter Storm Warnings
Eleven states in America are now under Winter Storm warnings, with heavy, potentially dangerous rain and snow forecast for parts of the Northwest, the Rocky Mountains and eastern United States, Newsweek reports.
Texas Must Remove Controversial Floating Barrier in Rio Grande, Federal Court of Appeals Rules
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Texas must remove a floating barrier embedded with circular saws and razor wire installed to prevent migrants entering the US illegally from Mexico, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Britain: Nearly a Quarter of Young Adults Would Be Willing to Ban the Bible, Poll Shows
A new poll shows that nearly a quarter of young people in the United Kingdom would ban the Bible if they believed it contained “hate speech,” Christian Today (CT) reports.