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Around the World
100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike
The Syrian defense ministry vowed revenge Thursday after at least 100 people were killed in one of the nation’s bloodiest-ever bombings on an army installation.
Poland, Hungary Block EU Migration Statement at Summit (Worthy News Radio)
There was animosity over solidarity within the European Union this weekend as Poland and Hungary blocked a symbolic European Union statement about migration on Friday, but other leaders threatened to overhaul the divided bloc's rules on handling irregular arrivals anyway.
War torn Ukraine Supports Israel, Russia Muted In Its Response After Attacks Kill Hundreds
The president of war torn Ukraine says Israel's “right to defense is beyond question” after hundreds of Israelis were killed in the worst Palestinian terror attack in years, but not everyone agrees.
More Russian Strikes as Ukraine Region Mourns Scores Killed (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say several people have been injured in new Russian air strikes after Kyiv claimed that nearly 600 Russian soldiers were killed in battles over the last day. The latest casualties came as three days of mourning are coming to a close Sunday in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, where one of Russia’s deadliest air strikes of the war reportedly killed 52 people.
‘2,000 Killed In Afghanistan Earthquake’
Rescue workers rushed to find survivors Sunday after Afghanistan’s Islamic Taliban rulers said over 2,000 people were killed in the country’s deadliest earthquake in decades.
Rightwing Parties Win In German States
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular national government has suffered a political setback in two state elections, with the center-right opposition winning while a far-right anti-migration party celebrated gains, first results showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Facing Multiple Fronts Strikes Lebanon After Attack
Israel faced multiple fronts Sunday, with its army firing artillery into southern Lebanon after terror group Hezbollah targeted three Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms.
Video Shows Israeli Army Hitting Suspected Terrorists Terrorists
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday released a trophy of dramatic videos, including footage of what they said were terrorists “being eliminated.”
Egypt: Policeman Kills Two Israeli Tourists and Guide
An Egyptian policeman opened fire at a group of Israeli tourists, killing two holidaymakers and their local guide in Egypt’s coastal city of Alexandria, government sources confirmed.
Hundreds Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel (Developing Story)
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 200 Israelis and wounding over 1,100 more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
Private: At Least 100 Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 100 Israelis and wounding hundreds more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the southern part of the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
’Israel at War’ as Militants Kill 22, Injure Hundreds and Kidnap Troops, PM says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “is at war” after Palestinian militants entered the Jewish nation from Gaza, killing 22 Israelis, injuring hundreds, and kidnapping soldiers and civilians in a massive surprise attack on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war.
Israel Declares “State of War” Readiness After Rockets Hit Jerusalem And Other Cities (Developing Story)
Israel’s military declared a “state of readiness for war” on the Jewish day of rest, the Shabbat, as a deadly barrage of rockets fired from Gaza slammed into southern and central Israel on Saturday morning, including in Jerusalem, where sirens wailed at around 8:15 a.m. local time.
Inside the United States
U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in sign of economic resilience
The nation’s employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.
Biden administration trying to ‘disconnect the dots’ on Iranian assets and attack on Israel
The White House is trying to knock down any suggestion that $6 billion in Iranian assets it unfroze as part of a prisoner swap last month has anything to do with the terror attack Hamas carried out on Israel.
Christian News
Loran Cunningham, Founder Youth With A Mission, Dies At 88
Loran Cunningham, the visionary founder of the global missions and evangelism movement Youth with a Mission (YWAM), who preached the Gospel to virtually every corner on Earth, has died from cancer.
100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike
The Syrian defense ministry vowed revenge Thursday after at least 100 people were killed in one of the nation’s bloodiest-ever bombings on an army installation.
Poland, Hungary Block EU Migration Statement at Summit (Worthy News Radio)
There was animosity over solidarity within the European Union this weekend as Poland and Hungary blocked a symbolic European Union statement about migration on Friday, but other leaders threatened to overhaul the divided bloc's rules on handling irregular arrivals anyway.
War torn Ukraine Supports Israel, Russia Muted In Its Response After Attacks Kill Hundreds
The president of war torn Ukraine says Israel's “right to defense is beyond question” after hundreds of Israelis were killed in the worst Palestinian terror attack in years, but not everyone agrees.
More Russian Strikes as Ukraine Region Mourns Scores Killed (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say several people have been injured in new Russian air strikes after Kyiv claimed that nearly 600 Russian soldiers were killed in battles over the last day. The latest casualties came as three days of mourning are coming to a close Sunday in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, where one of Russia’s deadliest air strikes of the war reportedly killed 52 people.
‘2,000 Killed In Afghanistan Earthquake’
Rescue workers rushed to find survivors Sunday after Afghanistan’s Islamic Taliban rulers said over 2,000 people were killed in the country’s deadliest earthquake in decades.
Rightwing Parties Win In German States
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular national government has suffered a political setback in two state elections, with the center-right opposition winning while a far-right anti-migration party celebrated gains, first results showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Facing Multiple Fronts Strikes Lebanon After Attack
Israel faced multiple fronts Sunday, with its army firing artillery into southern Lebanon after terror group Hezbollah targeted three Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms.
Video Shows Israeli Army Hitting Suspected Terrorists Terrorists
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday released a trophy of dramatic videos, including footage of what they said were terrorists “being eliminated.”
Egypt: Policeman Kills Two Israeli Tourists and Guide
An Egyptian policeman opened fire at a group of Israeli tourists, killing two holidaymakers and their local guide in Egypt’s coastal city of Alexandria, government sources confirmed.
Hundreds Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel (Developing Story)
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 200 Israelis and wounding over 1,100 more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
Private: At Least 100 Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 100 Israelis and wounding hundreds more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the southern part of the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
’Israel at War’ as Militants Kill 22, Injure Hundreds and Kidnap Troops, PM says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “is at war” after Palestinian militants entered the Jewish nation from Gaza, killing 22 Israelis, injuring hundreds, and kidnapping soldiers and civilians in a massive surprise attack on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war.
Israel Declares “State of War” Readiness After Rockets Hit Jerusalem And Other Cities (Developing Story)
Israel’s military declared a “state of readiness for war” on the Jewish day of rest, the Shabbat, as a deadly barrage of rockets fired from Gaza slammed into southern and central Israel on Saturday morning, including in Jerusalem, where sirens wailed at around 8:15 a.m. local time.
Inside the United States
U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in sign of economic resilience
The nation’s employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.
Biden administration trying to ‘disconnect the dots’ on Iranian assets and attack on Israel
The White House is trying to knock down any suggestion that $6 billion in Iranian assets it unfroze as part of a prisoner swap last month has anything to do with the terror attack Hamas carried out on Israel.
Christian News
Loran Cunningham, Founder Youth With A Mission, Dies At 88
Loran Cunningham, the visionary founder of the global missions and evangelism movement Youth with a Mission (YWAM), who preached the Gospel to virtually every corner on Earth, has died from cancer.
Around the World
Russia has tested a nuclear-powered missile and could revoke a global atomic test ban, Putin says
Russia has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while also warning that the country’s parliament could revoke its ratification of a treaty banning nuclear tests.
Scores Feared Dead In Massive India Flooding
At least 18 people were confirmed killed, but about 100 others remained missing Thursday in the north-east Indian state of Sikkim after heavy rain caused a glacial lake to burst its banks, authorities said.
Dutch King Regrets Nazi Membership Grandfather
Dutch King Willem-Alexander said Thursday it is vital that “we must face the past, even the less beautiful parts,” a day after new revelations emerged about his late grandfather’s long-hidden Nazi past.
Russian Strike Kills Nearly 50 In Ukraine, President Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says a Russian strike in northeastern Ukraine killed nearly 50 people.
Italy’s Venice Mourns 21 Killed In Bus Crash
People of Italy’s postcard-perfect city of Venice mourned Wednesday the 21 foreign tourists who were killed when their all-electric shuttle bus crashed through an overpass guardrail and fence, plunging more than 10 meters (33 feet) to the ground.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Jerusalem March unites Christians from 90 countries in grand display of faith
In a spectacular display of faith and unity, thousands of Christians from across the globe converged upon the streets of Jerusalem on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Biden Says He Can’t Stop New Border Barrier Plan
President Joe Biden said Thursday he was unable to legally divert money away from a plan to build several miles of new barriers along the southern border – directly contradicting his campaign vow to build “not another foot of wall” and drawing harsh criticism from Mexico’s president.
Texas asks appeal judges to let it keep floating barrier in place on the Rio Grande
Texas attorneys asked federal appeals court judges Thursday to let the state keep large concrete-anchored buoys in place to block migrants from crossing the Rio Grande - a floating barrier that the Biden administration says was illegally deployed without required federal authorization.
Trump lawyers: Mar-a-Lago documents trial shouldn’t start until ‘mid-November’
Former President Donald Trump is asking the federal judge overseeing his classified documents case in Florida to delay his trial from May 2024 to after the presidential election.
Christian News
‘Laos Christians Expelled From Homes For Abandoning Traditional Belief’
Authorities in southern Laos have told dozens of Christian converts to leave their homes because their faith goes against “the dominant village religious belief in animism or traditional spirits cults,” Christians told Worthy News Thursday.
Uganda: Muslim extremist father locked up/starved his son for becoming a Christian
An evangelical team found a teenager in eastern Uganda to have been locked up and nearly starved to death by his Muslim father because he had become a Christian, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, former Muslims who become Christians are vulnerable to attacks by Islamic extremist relatives and community members.
Nicaragua placed on Watch List of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted
For the first time ever, the Central American country of Nircaragua has been added to the Open Doors World Watch List of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted. The Open Doors international Christian organization raises awareness of global Christian persecution, and ranked Nicaragua 50 on this year’s World Watch List.
Russia has tested a nuclear-powered missile and could revoke a global atomic test ban, Putin says
Russia has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while also warning that the country’s parliament could revoke its ratification of a treaty banning nuclear tests.
Scores Feared Dead In Massive India Flooding
At least 18 people were confirmed killed, but about 100 others remained missing Thursday in the north-east Indian state of Sikkim after heavy rain caused a glacial lake to burst its banks, authorities said.
Dutch King Regrets Nazi Membership Grandfather
Dutch King Willem-Alexander said Thursday it is vital that “we must face the past, even the less beautiful parts,” a day after new revelations emerged about his late grandfather’s long-hidden Nazi past.
Russian Strike Kills Nearly 50 In Ukraine, President Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says a Russian strike in northeastern Ukraine killed nearly 50 people.
Italy’s Venice Mourns 21 Killed In Bus Crash
People of Italy’s postcard-perfect city of Venice mourned Wednesday the 21 foreign tourists who were killed when their all-electric shuttle bus crashed through an overpass guardrail and fence, plunging more than 10 meters (33 feet) to the ground.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Jerusalem March unites Christians from 90 countries in grand display of faith
In a spectacular display of faith and unity, thousands of Christians from across the globe converged upon the streets of Jerusalem on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Biden Says He Can’t Stop New Border Barrier Plan
President Joe Biden said Thursday he was unable to legally divert money away from a plan to build several miles of new barriers along the southern border – directly contradicting his campaign vow to build “not another foot of wall” and drawing harsh criticism from Mexico’s president.
Texas asks appeal judges to let it keep floating barrier in place on the Rio Grande
Texas attorneys asked federal appeals court judges Thursday to let the state keep large concrete-anchored buoys in place to block migrants from crossing the Rio Grande - a floating barrier that the Biden administration says was illegally deployed without required federal authorization.
Trump lawyers: Mar-a-Lago documents trial shouldn’t start until ‘mid-November’
Former President Donald Trump is asking the federal judge overseeing his classified documents case in Florida to delay his trial from May 2024 to after the presidential election.
Christian News
‘Laos Christians Expelled From Homes For Abandoning Traditional Belief’
Authorities in southern Laos have told dozens of Christian converts to leave their homes because their faith goes against “the dominant village religious belief in animism or traditional spirits cults,” Christians told Worthy News Thursday.
Uganda: Muslim extremist father locked up/starved his son for becoming a Christian
An evangelical team found a teenager in eastern Uganda to have been locked up and nearly starved to death by his Muslim father because he had become a Christian, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. While Christianity is legal in Uganda, former Muslims who become Christians are vulnerable to attacks by Islamic extremist relatives and community members.
Nicaragua placed on Watch List of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted
For the first time ever, the Central American country of Nircaragua has been added to the Open Doors World Watch List of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted. The Open Doors international Christian organization raises awareness of global Christian persecution, and ranked Nicaragua 50 on this year’s World Watch List.
Around the World
US seizes 1.1 million bullets from Iran, sends them to Ukraine
Russia has long turned to Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine. Now Ukrainian forces will be using bullets seized from Iran against Russia troops.
Bawendi, Brus, and Ekimov Win Nobel Prize Chemistry Amid Controversy
Three scientists won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for their work on quantum dots that could illuminate tumors, but their names were leaked before the decision.
UN report: there is “overwhelming risk” of continued Atrocity Crimes in Ethiopia
A United Nations Commission of Rights experts warned Tuesday there is an “overwhelming risk” that atrocities and crimes against humanity will continue to occur in war-torn Ethiopia, despite last year’s ceasefire agreement between government forces and the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front, UN News reports.
Thai Police Detain Teenager After Shooting Kills, Injures Several People At Bangkok Mall
Police in Thailand have detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of killing two people in a shooting at Bangkok’s luxurious Siam Paragon shopping mall, one of Asia’s most visited touristic spots.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
At Saudi conference, Israeli minister hails ‘blossoming ties between our nations’
Speaking at the UN Universal Postal Union conference in Riyadh, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi addresses the forum in English, saying, “When nations converge on mutual goals, the outcomes can be monumentally transformative.”
Orthodox Jews protest Christian Feast of Tabernacles event in Jerusalem
Amid a rise in hostile acts against Christians in Jerusalem, dozens of religious Jews held a protest Tuesday outside the Pais Arena stadium where the International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem was hosting thousands of believers who flew in from all over the world to celebrate Sukkot (the annual Feast of the Tabernacles), the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The protest occurred a day after Ultra-Orthodox Jews were recorded spitting at Christian pilgrims.
Inside the United States
Jim Jordan to run for House speaker following McCarthy’s removal
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan on Wednesday said he will run to be House speaker, making him the first Republican to announce his intentions to run for the position following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's removal on Tuesday.
Federal Court upholds Kentucky and Tennessee bans on sex-change surgeries/treatments for minors
The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week upheld legislation passed by Tennessee and Kentucky which bans sex-change surgeries and gender hormonal treatments, including “experimental” procedures for minors aged 17 and under, CBN News reports. In its September 28 ruling, the federal court reversed a preliminary injunction issued by a lower court which had prevented the legislation from taking effect.
Multiple People Shot At Morgan State University
Morgan State University in the U.S. city of Baltimore was rocked by gunfire late Tuesday, wounding five people, but none critically, police and other sources said.
Trump Mentioned As New House Speaker After Removal McCarthy
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump was mentioned Wednesday as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives just hours after Congressman Kevin McCarthy was removed from that position in an unprecedented move.
US President Joe Biden’s Son Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ On Gun Charges (Worthy News-Focus)
The son of U.S. President Joe Biden has pleaded “not guilty” on charges linked to his purchase of a firearm while being a drug user, the latest in a series of legal and personal challenges he faces over his troubled past.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani terrorists murder 11 Christians in Plateau state, “the terrorists are known to the Nigerian government”
Continuing a years-long genocidal campaign against Christians in northern Nigeria, radicalized Fulani herdsmen murdered people, including two children, in an attack in Plateau state on Sunday, October 1, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Well over 50,000 Nigerian Christians have been murdered by Islamic terrorists since 2009.
Laos Authorities Ban Christian Worship In Southern Area (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian villagers in southern Laos have been threatened with detention and “huge fines” if they continue their church services, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.
US seizes 1.1 million bullets from Iran, sends them to Ukraine
Russia has long turned to Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine. Now Ukrainian forces will be using bullets seized from Iran against Russia troops.
Bawendi, Brus, and Ekimov Win Nobel Prize Chemistry Amid Controversy
Three scientists won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for their work on quantum dots that could illuminate tumors, but their names were leaked before the decision.
UN report: there is “overwhelming risk” of continued Atrocity Crimes in Ethiopia
A United Nations Commission of Rights experts warned Tuesday there is an “overwhelming risk” that atrocities and crimes against humanity will continue to occur in war-torn Ethiopia, despite last year’s ceasefire agreement between government forces and the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front, UN News reports.
Thai Police Detain Teenager After Shooting Kills, Injures Several People At Bangkok Mall
Police in Thailand have detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of killing two people in a shooting at Bangkok’s luxurious Siam Paragon shopping mall, one of Asia’s most visited touristic spots.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
At Saudi conference, Israeli minister hails ‘blossoming ties between our nations’
Speaking at the UN Universal Postal Union conference in Riyadh, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi addresses the forum in English, saying, “When nations converge on mutual goals, the outcomes can be monumentally transformative.”
Orthodox Jews protest Christian Feast of Tabernacles event in Jerusalem
Amid a rise in hostile acts against Christians in Jerusalem, dozens of religious Jews held a protest Tuesday outside the Pais Arena stadium where the International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem was hosting thousands of believers who flew in from all over the world to celebrate Sukkot (the annual Feast of the Tabernacles), the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The protest occurred a day after Ultra-Orthodox Jews were recorded spitting at Christian pilgrims.
Inside the United States
Jim Jordan to run for House speaker following McCarthy’s removal
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan on Wednesday said he will run to be House speaker, making him the first Republican to announce his intentions to run for the position following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's removal on Tuesday.
Federal Court upholds Kentucky and Tennessee bans on sex-change surgeries/treatments for minors
The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week upheld legislation passed by Tennessee and Kentucky which bans sex-change surgeries and gender hormonal treatments, including “experimental” procedures for minors aged 17 and under, CBN News reports. In its September 28 ruling, the federal court reversed a preliminary injunction issued by a lower court which had prevented the legislation from taking effect.
Multiple People Shot At Morgan State University
Morgan State University in the U.S. city of Baltimore was rocked by gunfire late Tuesday, wounding five people, but none critically, police and other sources said.
Trump Mentioned As New House Speaker After Removal McCarthy
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump was mentioned Wednesday as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives just hours after Congressman Kevin McCarthy was removed from that position in an unprecedented move.
US President Joe Biden’s Son Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ On Gun Charges (Worthy News-Focus)
The son of U.S. President Joe Biden has pleaded “not guilty” on charges linked to his purchase of a firearm while being a drug user, the latest in a series of legal and personal challenges he faces over his troubled past.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani terrorists murder 11 Christians in Plateau state, “the terrorists are known to the Nigerian government”
Continuing a years-long genocidal campaign against Christians in northern Nigeria, radicalized Fulani herdsmen murdered people, including two children, in an attack in Plateau state on Sunday, October 1, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Well over 50,000 Nigerian Christians have been murdered by Islamic terrorists since 2009.
Laos Authorities Ban Christian Worship In Southern Area (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian villagers in southern Laos have been threatened with detention and “huge fines” if they continue their church services, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.