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Around the World
US military carries out airstrikes on facilities in Syria operated by Iranian-backed forces
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on two facilities in eastern Syria on Thursday in response to ongoing attacks against American military personnel in Iraq and Syria over the past week, according to the Department of Defense.
Casualties mount in Ukraine as Russia Stays Away From Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)
A third round of Ukrainian-backed peace talks opened in Malta, but without Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February last year. The deliberations came amid a staggering death toll, with overnight Russian and Ukrainian attacks continuing and tensions over new European Union sanctions against Russia.
Massive Anti-Israel Protests Underway In London
Tens of thousands of people marched in an anti-Israel protest through London despite warnings by the government that spreading hatred and support of “terror organizations” such as Hamas won’t be tolerated.
Kazakhstan Nationalizes Mine After Fire Kills Dozens
coal mine fire in Kazakhstan killed at least 32 people while another 14 remain missing, prompting the government to quickly nationalize the ArcelorMittal Temirtau, which operates the country’s largest steel plants and several coal and ore mines, officials said.
US Punishes Iran With Sanctions And Targets Hamas’ $1 Billion Fund
The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas by targeting Iran and others linked to the group after its terror attacks on October 7 killed more than 1,400 people in Israel.
Russia, China Veto US Push On Israel
East-West diplomatic frictions rose Friday after Russia and China vetoed a U.S. push for the United Nations Security Council to act on the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after fresh missile, rocket attacks
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday struck a number of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon in response to missile and rocket attacks, and additionally hit terror operatives preparing to carry out new attacks on northern Israel.
Biden: Israel-Hamas war must end with vision for a ‘two-state solution’
President Joe Biden Wednesday stressed the United States believes the conflict between Israel and Hamas must end with a vision of a “two-state solution.”
Thousands Plunder UN Aid Depots In Gaza As Israel Broadens Military Operation
Thousands have broken into aid depots in a "worrying sign of civil order starting to break down" in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, the United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says.
Pope Francis Demands ‘Ceasefire In Holy Land Amid Concerns About Christians
Pope Francis on Sunday demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and said he prays for an end to “the violence in the Holy Land,” especially in Gaza, where minority Christians are among those suffering.
Israel Offensive Underway In Gaza
An Israeli ground offensive appeared underway in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, with the Israeli defense minister saying that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) entered the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory.
Israel Kills A Mastermind Of October 7 Massacre
Israel’s army said it has killed a mastermind behind the October 7 attacks that killed 1,400 people in Israel.
Inside the United States
2% of kids and 7% of adults have gotten the new COVID vaccines, U.S. data show
A month after federal officials recommended new versions of COVID-19 vaccines, 7% of U.S. adults and 2% of children have gotten a shot.
House Speaker Johnson lays out his agenda on spending, Ukraine, Israel and Biden impeachment
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., laid out what is effectively the agenda for his first 100 days in his new role, which includes separate funding bills for Israel and Ukraine, individual appropriations bills, a temporary Continuing Resolution (CR) and an openness to the continuing effort to investigate and possibly impeach President Biden.
House approves first government funding bill since electing new speaker
One day after electing Louisiana GOP Rep. Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House, the lower chamber of Congress approved the first of a series of government funding bills, advancing legislation on energy and water issues.
Former US Vice President Mike Pence Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race
Mike Pence, the former U.S. vice president, has suspended his struggling campaign to become the next president in 2024.
Gunman Who Killed 18 In Maine Found Dead
The gunman who opened fire on a bar and a bowling alley in the city of Lewiston in the northeastern U.S. state of Maine has been found dead after a massive manhunt, officials say.
Christian News
Evangelical Mike Johnson ‘Raised Up’ as House Speaker
After weeks of turmoil, House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson on Wednesday as the new speaker of the House, an act the Louisiana congressman suggested was ordained by God.
US military carries out airstrikes on facilities in Syria operated by Iranian-backed forces
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on two facilities in eastern Syria on Thursday in response to ongoing attacks against American military personnel in Iraq and Syria over the past week, according to the Department of Defense.
Casualties mount in Ukraine as Russia Stays Away From Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)
A third round of Ukrainian-backed peace talks opened in Malta, but without Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February last year. The deliberations came amid a staggering death toll, with overnight Russian and Ukrainian attacks continuing and tensions over new European Union sanctions against Russia.
Massive Anti-Israel Protests Underway In London
Tens of thousands of people marched in an anti-Israel protest through London despite warnings by the government that spreading hatred and support of “terror organizations” such as Hamas won’t be tolerated.
Kazakhstan Nationalizes Mine After Fire Kills Dozens
coal mine fire in Kazakhstan killed at least 32 people while another 14 remain missing, prompting the government to quickly nationalize the ArcelorMittal Temirtau, which operates the country’s largest steel plants and several coal and ore mines, officials said.
US Punishes Iran With Sanctions And Targets Hamas’ $1 Billion Fund
The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas by targeting Iran and others linked to the group after its terror attacks on October 7 killed more than 1,400 people in Israel.
Russia, China Veto US Push On Israel
East-West diplomatic frictions rose Friday after Russia and China vetoed a U.S. push for the United Nations Security Council to act on the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after fresh missile, rocket attacks
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday struck a number of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon in response to missile and rocket attacks, and additionally hit terror operatives preparing to carry out new attacks on northern Israel.
Biden: Israel-Hamas war must end with vision for a ‘two-state solution’
President Joe Biden Wednesday stressed the United States believes the conflict between Israel and Hamas must end with a vision of a “two-state solution.”
Thousands Plunder UN Aid Depots In Gaza As Israel Broadens Military Operation
Thousands have broken into aid depots in a "worrying sign of civil order starting to break down" in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, the United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says.
Pope Francis Demands ‘Ceasefire In Holy Land Amid Concerns About Christians
Pope Francis on Sunday demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and said he prays for an end to “the violence in the Holy Land,” especially in Gaza, where minority Christians are among those suffering.
Israel Offensive Underway In Gaza
An Israeli ground offensive appeared underway in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, with the Israeli defense minister saying that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) entered the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory.
Israel Kills A Mastermind Of October 7 Massacre
Israel’s army said it has killed a mastermind behind the October 7 attacks that killed 1,400 people in Israel.
Inside the United States
2% of kids and 7% of adults have gotten the new COVID vaccines, U.S. data show
A month after federal officials recommended new versions of COVID-19 vaccines, 7% of U.S. adults and 2% of children have gotten a shot.
House Speaker Johnson lays out his agenda on spending, Ukraine, Israel and Biden impeachment
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., laid out what is effectively the agenda for his first 100 days in his new role, which includes separate funding bills for Israel and Ukraine, individual appropriations bills, a temporary Continuing Resolution (CR) and an openness to the continuing effort to investigate and possibly impeach President Biden.
House approves first government funding bill since electing new speaker
One day after electing Louisiana GOP Rep. Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House, the lower chamber of Congress approved the first of a series of government funding bills, advancing legislation on energy and water issues.
Former US Vice President Mike Pence Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race
Mike Pence, the former U.S. vice president, has suspended his struggling campaign to become the next president in 2024.
Gunman Who Killed 18 In Maine Found Dead
The gunman who opened fire on a bar and a bowling alley in the city of Lewiston in the northeastern U.S. state of Maine has been found dead after a massive manhunt, officials say.
Christian News
Evangelical Mike Johnson ‘Raised Up’ as House Speaker
After weeks of turmoil, House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson on Wednesday as the new speaker of the House, an act the Louisiana congressman suggested was ordained by God.
Around the World
Russia says it rehearsed ‘massive’ nuclear strike
Russia has rehearsed its ability to deliver a "massive" nuclear strike, the Kremlin says.
Leaders Of Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad Meet In Lebanon
Leaders of the terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all groups funded by Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, met on Wednesday in Lebanon, where Hezbollah is located.
WHO Chief Seeks To Amend Global Health Regulations Ahead Of ‘Next Pandemic’
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said Thursday that he wants to amend global health regulations as part of an international response to “protect the world” from the next pandemic.
Ukraine Evacuates 1,000 Children From Frontlines As Fighting Intensifies (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has begun the forced evacuation of around 1,000 children from areas near the front line as Russia intensifies attacks. However, invading Russian troops also struggle to remain in their positions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF carries out most extensive ground incursion into Gaza Strip since war began
The Israeli military said its troops and tanks briefly entered northern Gaza overnight into Thursday, hitting several terrorist targets as a wider ground incursion loomed after more than two weeks of heavy air raids.
Israel To Use ‘Sponge Bomb’ In Gaza
Israel’s army has reportedly been testing new chemical devices to seal off gaps or tunnel entrances where fighters may be hiding ahead of a ground offensive into Gaza.
Hundreds Of Hamas Fighters Trained In Iran
There were fresh concerns about the safety of Israeli soldiers entering Gaza on Thursday after reports that hundreds of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters received “specialized combat training” in Iran to prepare them for the October 7 “Black Sabbath” massacres in Israel.
Inside the United States
Senate passes amendment to ban federal mask mandates on commercial flights and public transit
The Senate passed an amendment banning federal mask mandates on commercial airlines and public transportation in an appropriations bill Wednesday.
New York Supreme Court rules NYC must reinstate workers fired for noncompliance with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The New York Supreme Court has ruled that NYC municipal workers who were fired for refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 during the pandemic must be immediately reinstated, and with back pay, the New York Post reports. Tuesday’s ruling followed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by 16 former Sanitation Department workers who were fired in February, and only applies to them.
Newly Elected House Mike Johnson Asks For Prayers After Massive Maine Shooting
Newly elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urged prayers for those suffering after a mass shooting in the U.S. state of Maine killed at least 18 people.
Two Maine Mass Shootings Kill 22 (Update)
At least 22 people are dead and another 50 to 60 people injured in two mass shootings in the U.S. state of Maine, multiple law enforcement sources said Wednesday.
Christian News
‘We Are Really in a Move of God’: Free Chapel ‘Revival Services’ Extended Through Sunday
A special revival service is heading into its fourth night Thursday with plans to go through Sunday, as hundreds are traveling to Gainesville, Georgia to be a part of a "move of God" taking place at Free Chapel Church.
North Carolina: Thousands are saved and healed in Mario Murillo tent crusade in Winston-Salem
More than 8,000 people participated in a four day campaign that ended Wednesday, as evangelist Mario Murillo held a 4-day Gospel and healing crusade in Winston-Salem, NC. It began on Sunday Oct. 22nd and ended Wed. Oct. 25th.
Church of England prayers of blessing for same-sex couples may not be in use until 2025
A senior Church of England Bishop has said it is possible the prayers of blessing for same-sex couples approved by the General Synod in February may not be ready for use until around 2025 as there remain disagreements to be ironed out, Sky News reports.
Nigeria: Christian chemistry student abducted by Muslim group seeking her forced conversion to Islam
A campus watchdog group has warned that staff at Nigeria’s Kaduna State University assisted in the kidnapping and forced conversion to Islam of a female Christian student, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Ukraine: Lawmakers vote to ban Orthodox Church connected to Moscow
Ukrainian lawmakers have given overwhelming approval to the first reading of a bill that would ban the minority Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) on the alleged grounds that it has collaborated with Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reports. The bill passed by 267-15 votes in favor.
Russia says it rehearsed ‘massive’ nuclear strike
Russia has rehearsed its ability to deliver a "massive" nuclear strike, the Kremlin says.
Leaders Of Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad Meet In Lebanon
Leaders of the terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all groups funded by Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, met on Wednesday in Lebanon, where Hezbollah is located.
WHO Chief Seeks To Amend Global Health Regulations Ahead Of ‘Next Pandemic’
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said Thursday that he wants to amend global health regulations as part of an international response to “protect the world” from the next pandemic.
Ukraine Evacuates 1,000 Children From Frontlines As Fighting Intensifies (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has begun the forced evacuation of around 1,000 children from areas near the front line as Russia intensifies attacks. However, invading Russian troops also struggle to remain in their positions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF carries out most extensive ground incursion into Gaza Strip since war began
The Israeli military said its troops and tanks briefly entered northern Gaza overnight into Thursday, hitting several terrorist targets as a wider ground incursion loomed after more than two weeks of heavy air raids.
Israel To Use ‘Sponge Bomb’ In Gaza
Israel’s army has reportedly been testing new chemical devices to seal off gaps or tunnel entrances where fighters may be hiding ahead of a ground offensive into Gaza.
Hundreds Of Hamas Fighters Trained In Iran
There were fresh concerns about the safety of Israeli soldiers entering Gaza on Thursday after reports that hundreds of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters received “specialized combat training” in Iran to prepare them for the October 7 “Black Sabbath” massacres in Israel.
Inside the United States
Senate passes amendment to ban federal mask mandates on commercial flights and public transit
The Senate passed an amendment banning federal mask mandates on commercial airlines and public transportation in an appropriations bill Wednesday.
New York Supreme Court rules NYC must reinstate workers fired for noncompliance with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The New York Supreme Court has ruled that NYC municipal workers who were fired for refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 during the pandemic must be immediately reinstated, and with back pay, the New York Post reports. Tuesday’s ruling followed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by 16 former Sanitation Department workers who were fired in February, and only applies to them.
Newly Elected House Mike Johnson Asks For Prayers After Massive Maine Shooting
Newly elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urged prayers for those suffering after a mass shooting in the U.S. state of Maine killed at least 18 people.
Two Maine Mass Shootings Kill 22 (Update)
At least 22 people are dead and another 50 to 60 people injured in two mass shootings in the U.S. state of Maine, multiple law enforcement sources said Wednesday.
Christian News
‘We Are Really in a Move of God’: Free Chapel ‘Revival Services’ Extended Through Sunday
A special revival service is heading into its fourth night Thursday with plans to go through Sunday, as hundreds are traveling to Gainesville, Georgia to be a part of a "move of God" taking place at Free Chapel Church.
North Carolina: Thousands are saved and healed in Mario Murillo tent crusade in Winston-Salem
More than 8,000 people participated in a four day campaign that ended Wednesday, as evangelist Mario Murillo held a 4-day Gospel and healing crusade in Winston-Salem, NC. It began on Sunday Oct. 22nd and ended Wed. Oct. 25th.
Church of England prayers of blessing for same-sex couples may not be in use until 2025
A senior Church of England Bishop has said it is possible the prayers of blessing for same-sex couples approved by the General Synod in February may not be ready for use until around 2025 as there remain disagreements to be ironed out, Sky News reports.
Nigeria: Christian chemistry student abducted by Muslim group seeking her forced conversion to Islam
A campus watchdog group has warned that staff at Nigeria’s Kaduna State University assisted in the kidnapping and forced conversion to Islam of a female Christian student, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Ukraine: Lawmakers vote to ban Orthodox Church connected to Moscow
Ukrainian lawmakers have given overwhelming approval to the first reading of a bill that would ban the minority Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) on the alleged grounds that it has collaborated with Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reports. The bill passed by 267-15 votes in favor.
Around the World
British Vessel Sinks In North Sea; Five Feared Dead
German rescuers halted a search for four missing crew members of a British cargo ship that sank in the North Sea early on Tuesday morning following a rare crash in Europe’s busy waters.
UN Chief Indirectly Lashes Out At Israel Over Remarks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres indirectly lashed out at Israel Wednesday, saying he is "shocked" at the reaction to remarks he made Tuesday about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Britain To Expel Foreign Nationals Over anti-Semitic Behavior
Britain’s government has warned four foreign nationals that they face having their visas revoked for anti-Semitic behavior following the Hamas terror attack on Israel, Britain’s The Telegraph newspaper reported Wednesday.
Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week
The Biden administration announced Monday that Iran actively facilitated a number of rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed proxy groups on US military bases in Iraq and Syria in the last week, Reuters reports.
Chinese digital currency used for first time in cross-border oil transaction
The digital yuan was used for the first time to finalize a cross-border oil deal when, on October 19, PetroChina International bought 1 million barrels of crude from an undisclosed seller using only the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), Coin Telegraph reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Israel Postpones Ground Offensive’, Report Says
Israel has postponed a planned ground invasion of the Gaza Strip to allow the United States to deploy missile defense systems in the area to safeguard U.S. troops, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported Wednesday.
Israel Foreign Minister Condemns UN Secretary-General
Israel’s foreign minister condemned United Nations Secretary-General General Antonio Guterres for suggesting that a recent massacre against Israel was linked to Palestinians being “subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation.”
Inside the United States
Newly US House Speaker Pledges Pro-Israel Bill
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson was elected the new U.S. House Speaker and immediately pledged that his first priority will be a pro-Israel bill.
Federal court blocks Colorado ban on abortion pill reversal treatments
A federal court has temporarily blocked a controversial Colorado law which bans abortion pill reversal treatments, Colorado Public Radio (CPR) reports.
Georgia Supreme Court upholds state ban on abortion after six weeks
The Supreme Court for the southern US state of Georgia on Tuesday upheld a state ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, Atlanta News First reports. In its ruling the Georgia Supreme Court overturned an earlier ruling by the Fulton County Superior Court that the state’s “heartbeat bill” was unconstitutional.
Christian News
Pakistan: Court grants breaks with “norm,” grants bail to Christian couple charged with blasphemy
A court in Pakistan has granted bail to a Christian couple charged with blasphemy, a move which a UK rights group described as a landmark break from the “norm,” UCA News reports.
Mississippi: Over 1,300 people respond to evangelist’s appeal to commit their lives to Christ
More than 1,300 people responded to an appeal by American evangelist Rick Gage to commit their lives to Christ at a 4-day Gospel crusade event in the southern US state of Mississippi earlier this month, The Christian Index (CI) reports.
British Vessel Sinks In North Sea; Five Feared Dead
German rescuers halted a search for four missing crew members of a British cargo ship that sank in the North Sea early on Tuesday morning following a rare crash in Europe’s busy waters.
UN Chief Indirectly Lashes Out At Israel Over Remarks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres indirectly lashed out at Israel Wednesday, saying he is "shocked" at the reaction to remarks he made Tuesday about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Britain To Expel Foreign Nationals Over anti-Semitic Behavior
Britain’s government has warned four foreign nationals that they face having their visas revoked for anti-Semitic behavior following the Hamas terror attack on Israel, Britain’s The Telegraph newspaper reported Wednesday.
Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week
The Biden administration announced Monday that Iran actively facilitated a number of rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed proxy groups on US military bases in Iraq and Syria in the last week, Reuters reports.
Chinese digital currency used for first time in cross-border oil transaction
The digital yuan was used for the first time to finalize a cross-border oil deal when, on October 19, PetroChina International bought 1 million barrels of crude from an undisclosed seller using only the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), Coin Telegraph reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Israel Postpones Ground Offensive’, Report Says
Israel has postponed a planned ground invasion of the Gaza Strip to allow the United States to deploy missile defense systems in the area to safeguard U.S. troops, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported Wednesday.
Israel Foreign Minister Condemns UN Secretary-General
Israel’s foreign minister condemned United Nations Secretary-General General Antonio Guterres for suggesting that a recent massacre against Israel was linked to Palestinians being “subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation.”
Inside the United States
Newly US House Speaker Pledges Pro-Israel Bill
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson was elected the new U.S. House Speaker and immediately pledged that his first priority will be a pro-Israel bill.
Federal court blocks Colorado ban on abortion pill reversal treatments
A federal court has temporarily blocked a controversial Colorado law which bans abortion pill reversal treatments, Colorado Public Radio (CPR) reports.
Georgia Supreme Court upholds state ban on abortion after six weeks
The Supreme Court for the southern US state of Georgia on Tuesday upheld a state ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, Atlanta News First reports. In its ruling the Georgia Supreme Court overturned an earlier ruling by the Fulton County Superior Court that the state’s “heartbeat bill” was unconstitutional.
Christian News
Pakistan: Court grants breaks with “norm,” grants bail to Christian couple charged with blasphemy
A court in Pakistan has granted bail to a Christian couple charged with blasphemy, a move which a UK rights group described as a landmark break from the “norm,” UCA News reports.
Mississippi: Over 1,300 people respond to evangelist’s appeal to commit their lives to Christ
More than 1,300 people responded to an appeal by American evangelist Rick Gage to commit their lives to Christ at a 4-day Gospel crusade event in the southern US state of Mississippi earlier this month, The Christian Index (CI) reports.