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US Strikes Over 70 Islamic State Targets in Syria After December 13 Attack
The U.S. military carried out massive air and drone strikes against more than 70 Islamic State (ISIS) targets across central and eastern Syria, U.S. officials said, following a deadly December 13 attack on American personnel.
President Ukraine Skeptical Over Trilateral Peace Talks As Deadly Clashes Continue (Worthy News Radio)
The president of war-torn Ukraine says the United States has proposed a format for peace talks that would place Ukraine and Russia at the same table — but he doubts such a meeting would bring real progress.
EU Agrees 90 Billion Euro Loan For Ukraine Despite Divisions Over Frozen Russian (Worthy News Radio
After hours of tense negotiations, European Union leaders agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan (about $100 billion) to meet the wartorn nation's urgent financial needs. However, they failed to reach a consensus on whether the loan should be secured using Russia’s frozen assets held in Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Jerusalem Summit Signals New Eastern Mediterranean Security Axis Amid Rising Tensions With Turkey
Jerusalem will host a high-level trilateral summit on Monday as Israel, Greece, and Cyprus move to deepen security, energy, and strategic cooperation amid growing concern over Turkey’s expanding military posture in the eastern Mediterranean.
Israel Politician Urges Jews Not To Surrender To Hatred After Massacre (VIDEO)
In an emotionally charged appeal, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Jews worldwide not to surrender to hatred after at least 15 people were killed and dozens injured in what officials and Jewish leaders described as one of the deadliest antisemitic attacks against Jews abroad in years.
Inside the United States
Watchdog Warns Of National Debt Interest Payments Hitting $1 Trillion
Budget watchdogs are sounding the alarm as the U.S. hit an unfortunate fiscal milestone in fiscal year 2025: government spending on debt interest payments alone topped $1 trillion this year.
‘Long Overdue’: Praise For HHS’ Action To Bar Taxpayer-funded Sex-change Procedures
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ action to bar “sex-rejecting” transgender procedures for minors has met with approval from groups that aim to protect children from harmful ideology, with some calling the move “long overdue,” stating that taxpayers should not be forced to pay for procedures that lack proven benefits.
US Strikes Over 70 Islamic State Targets in Syria After December 13 Attack
The U.S. military carried out massive air and drone strikes against more than 70 Islamic State (ISIS) targets across central and eastern Syria, U.S. officials said, following a deadly December 13 attack on American personnel.
President Ukraine Skeptical Over Trilateral Peace Talks As Deadly Clashes Continue (Worthy News Radio)
The president of war-torn Ukraine says the United States has proposed a format for peace talks that would place Ukraine and Russia at the same table — but he doubts such a meeting would bring real progress.
EU Agrees 90 Billion Euro Loan For Ukraine Despite Divisions Over Frozen Russian (Worthy News Radio
After hours of tense negotiations, European Union leaders agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan (about $100 billion) to meet the wartorn nation's urgent financial needs. However, they failed to reach a consensus on whether the loan should be secured using Russia’s frozen assets held in Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Jerusalem Summit Signals New Eastern Mediterranean Security Axis Amid Rising Tensions With Turkey
Jerusalem will host a high-level trilateral summit on Monday as Israel, Greece, and Cyprus move to deepen security, energy, and strategic cooperation amid growing concern over Turkey’s expanding military posture in the eastern Mediterranean.
Israel Politician Urges Jews Not To Surrender To Hatred After Massacre (VIDEO)
In an emotionally charged appeal, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Jews worldwide not to surrender to hatred after at least 15 people were killed and dozens injured in what officials and Jewish leaders described as one of the deadliest antisemitic attacks against Jews abroad in years.
Inside the United States
Watchdog Warns Of National Debt Interest Payments Hitting $1 Trillion
Budget watchdogs are sounding the alarm as the U.S. hit an unfortunate fiscal milestone in fiscal year 2025: government spending on debt interest payments alone topped $1 trillion this year.
‘Long Overdue’: Praise For HHS’ Action To Bar Taxpayer-funded Sex-change Procedures
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ action to bar “sex-rejecting” transgender procedures for minors has met with approval from groups that aim to protect children from harmful ideology, with some calling the move “long overdue,” stating that taxpayers should not be forced to pay for procedures that lack proven benefits.
Around the World
U.S. Greenlights $11.1 Billion Taiwan Arms Deal as China Warns of Escalation
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in new arms-sales packages for Taiwan, signaling continued security support for the island even as President Donald Trump’s administration emphasizes trade and economic engagement with China, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Trump Tells Venezuela They Are ‘Completely Surrounded’; Issues Warning To Maduro
A day before President Donald Trump is set to address the nation, he releases an ominous social media post warning Venezuela, saying the country is “completely surrounded.”
Trump Admin Again Claims Mexico Will Comply With Water Treaty
The Trump administration is again saying Mexico will comply with a water treaty after claiming it would earlier this year and seven months later it still hadn’t.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pro-Israel Rally in Amsterdam Draws 2,000, Speakers Warn of Rising Antisemitism
Several people were detained for trying to interrupt a pro-Israel demonstration at Dam Square in Amsterdam attended by around 2,000 people, police and organizers said.
Inside the United States
Hegseth Vows to Restore Faith to U.S. Military Chaplain Corps, Rejecting ‘Therapist Culture’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans Tuesday to overhaul the U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps, arguing the institution has drifted from its original mission and lost the “faith and virtue” that defined it when it was established under George Washington more than 250 years ago.
House Passes Bill Criminalizing Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation late Wednesday night that would criminalize gender transition treatments for minors, marking a significant victory for conservatives who argue the federal government must step in to protect children from irreversible medical procedures.
U.S. House Passes GOP Health Care Bill, Sends To Senate
The U.S. House passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act in a party line, 216-211, vote Wednesday, sending the bill to its likely demise in the Senate.
Inflation Cools More Than Expected, Offering Encouraging Economic Signs
U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in November, delivering encouraging news for American consumers and reinforcing confidence in financial markets. A delayed Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% from a year earlier—down from 3% in September and below economists’ 3.1% forecast—while core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also came in lower than anticipated at 2.6%, signaling continued progress in easing price pressures.
Christian News
Iran: Five Christians Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences
Five Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison amid a broader crackdown on devout Christian believers in Iran, a strict Islamic nation, sources told Worthy News Thursday.
Egyptian Christians Seek Refuge as Attacks, Discrimination Persist
Egyptian Christians facing religious-based violence and discrimination are increasingly relying on underground safe houses as authorities continue to fall short on protecting minority rights, Christian advocates say.
U.S. Greenlights $11.1 Billion Taiwan Arms Deal as China Warns of Escalation
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in new arms-sales packages for Taiwan, signaling continued security support for the island even as President Donald Trump’s administration emphasizes trade and economic engagement with China, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Trump Tells Venezuela They Are ‘Completely Surrounded’; Issues Warning To Maduro
A day before President Donald Trump is set to address the nation, he releases an ominous social media post warning Venezuela, saying the country is “completely surrounded.”
Trump Admin Again Claims Mexico Will Comply With Water Treaty
The Trump administration is again saying Mexico will comply with a water treaty after claiming it would earlier this year and seven months later it still hadn’t.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pro-Israel Rally in Amsterdam Draws 2,000, Speakers Warn of Rising Antisemitism
Several people were detained for trying to interrupt a pro-Israel demonstration at Dam Square in Amsterdam attended by around 2,000 people, police and organizers said.
Inside the United States
Hegseth Vows to Restore Faith to U.S. Military Chaplain Corps, Rejecting ‘Therapist Culture’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans Tuesday to overhaul the U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps, arguing the institution has drifted from its original mission and lost the “faith and virtue” that defined it when it was established under George Washington more than 250 years ago.
House Passes Bill Criminalizing Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation late Wednesday night that would criminalize gender transition treatments for minors, marking a significant victory for conservatives who argue the federal government must step in to protect children from irreversible medical procedures.
U.S. House Passes GOP Health Care Bill, Sends To Senate
The U.S. House passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act in a party line, 216-211, vote Wednesday, sending the bill to its likely demise in the Senate.
Inflation Cools More Than Expected, Offering Encouraging Economic Signs
U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in November, delivering encouraging news for American consumers and reinforcing confidence in financial markets. A delayed Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% from a year earlier—down from 3% in September and below economists’ 3.1% forecast—while core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also came in lower than anticipated at 2.6%, signaling continued progress in easing price pressures.
Christian News
Iran: Five Christians Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences
Five Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison amid a broader crackdown on devout Christian believers in Iran, a strict Islamic nation, sources told Worthy News Thursday.
Egyptian Christians Seek Refuge as Attacks, Discrimination Persist
Egyptian Christians facing religious-based violence and discrimination are increasingly relying on underground safe houses as authorities continue to fall short on protecting minority rights, Christian advocates say.
Around the World
Australian PM Praises Hero Who Disarmed Gunman in Sydney Hanukkah Terror Attack (VIDEO) (Worthy News In-Depth)
Australia’s prime minister has visited an injured man who bravely disarmed one of two gunmen held responsible for killing at least 15 people attending Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in what authorities have described as a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community.
Chabad Rabbis, Child Among Victims Of Sydney Hanukkah Terror Attack
Jewish communities worldwide are impacted by one of the deadliest terror attacks against Jews outside Israel in decades, when gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, killing 15 people, Worthy News established Monday.
Trump Designates Venezuelan Regime as Terrorist Organization, Orders Oil Tanker Blockade
President Donald Trump sharply escalated pressure on Venezuela on Tuesday by designating President Nicolás Maduro’s government a foreign terrorist organization and ordering a “complete and total” blockade of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Secures International Commitments for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
The United States has secured commitments from Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany to have their leaders join U.S. President Donald Trump on a proposed “Board of Peace” tasked with overseeing the postwar management of Gaza, according to officials familiar with the discussions.
Israel Signs Largest Energy Deal in Its History With Egypt, Worth $34.7 Billion
Israel has signed the largest natural gas agreement in its history, approving a landmark deal with Egypt valued at NIS 112 billion (approximately $34.7 billion), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday night. The agreement is expected to funnel roughly NIS 58 billion ($18 billion) directly into Israeli state coffers over the life of the deal, significantly boosting public revenues and cementing Israel’s status as a regional energy power.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C. to Continue
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump may continue deploying National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., at least temporarily, blocking a lower court order that had questioned the legality of the mission.
Declassified Emails Reveal FBI Doubts Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Raid
Newly declassified FBI emails show that bureau officials believed they lacked sufficient evidence to justify the August 2022 raid on then–former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, raising new questions about the Justice Department’s role in authorizing the unprecedented search.
Jewish Man Stabbed in Suspected Antisemitic Attack Near Chabad HQ in Brooklyn
A 35-year-old Jewish man was stabbed in the chest Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood, an area with a large Jewish population and home to Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters. The victim was transported to Kings County Hospital in stable condition, according to the New York City Police Department.
Testimony: At Least 18,000 Suspected Terrorists Released Into U.s. During Biden Admin
At least 18,000 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) were released into the U.S. during the Biden administration, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent told the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security at a hearing in Washington, D.C.
Republican Health Care Plan Would Reduce Premiums By 11%, Cbo Says
U.S. House Republicans’ five-point health care plan could reduce premiums by 11%, but could also increase the number of people without health insurance by 300,000 annually, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis.
Christian News
Tourists Barred From Bringing Bibles Into Nicaragua Amid Widening Crackdown on Christians
Nicaraguan authorities have begun barring tourists from bringing Bibles into the country, a move that signals an intensifying crackdown on religious freedom and independent expression.
Australian PM Praises Hero Who Disarmed Gunman in Sydney Hanukkah Terror Attack (VIDEO) (Worthy News In-Depth)
Australia’s prime minister has visited an injured man who bravely disarmed one of two gunmen held responsible for killing at least 15 people attending Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in what authorities have described as a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community.
Chabad Rabbis, Child Among Victims Of Sydney Hanukkah Terror Attack
Jewish communities worldwide are impacted by one of the deadliest terror attacks against Jews outside Israel in decades, when gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, killing 15 people, Worthy News established Monday.
Trump Designates Venezuelan Regime as Terrorist Organization, Orders Oil Tanker Blockade
President Donald Trump sharply escalated pressure on Venezuela on Tuesday by designating President Nicolás Maduro’s government a foreign terrorist organization and ordering a “complete and total” blockade of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Secures International Commitments for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
The United States has secured commitments from Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany to have their leaders join U.S. President Donald Trump on a proposed “Board of Peace” tasked with overseeing the postwar management of Gaza, according to officials familiar with the discussions.
Israel Signs Largest Energy Deal in Its History With Egypt, Worth $34.7 Billion
Israel has signed the largest natural gas agreement in its history, approving a landmark deal with Egypt valued at NIS 112 billion (approximately $34.7 billion), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday night. The agreement is expected to funnel roughly NIS 58 billion ($18 billion) directly into Israeli state coffers over the life of the deal, significantly boosting public revenues and cementing Israel’s status as a regional energy power.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C. to Continue
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump may continue deploying National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., at least temporarily, blocking a lower court order that had questioned the legality of the mission.
Declassified Emails Reveal FBI Doubts Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Raid
Newly declassified FBI emails show that bureau officials believed they lacked sufficient evidence to justify the August 2022 raid on then–former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, raising new questions about the Justice Department’s role in authorizing the unprecedented search.
Jewish Man Stabbed in Suspected Antisemitic Attack Near Chabad HQ in Brooklyn
A 35-year-old Jewish man was stabbed in the chest Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood, an area with a large Jewish population and home to Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters. The victim was transported to Kings County Hospital in stable condition, according to the New York City Police Department.
Testimony: At Least 18,000 Suspected Terrorists Released Into U.s. During Biden Admin
At least 18,000 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) were released into the U.S. during the Biden administration, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent told the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security at a hearing in Washington, D.C.
Republican Health Care Plan Would Reduce Premiums By 11%, Cbo Says
U.S. House Republicans’ five-point health care plan could reduce premiums by 11%, but could also increase the number of people without health insurance by 300,000 annually, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis.
Christian News
Tourists Barred From Bringing Bibles Into Nicaragua Amid Widening Crackdown on Christians
Nicaraguan authorities have begun barring tourists from bringing Bibles into the country, a move that signals an intensifying crackdown on religious freedom and independent expression.