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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.
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.”