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Around the World
Massive Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Killing 14
At least 14 people were dead and hundreds injured Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3, described as the region’s worst in decades, rocked the island nation of Vanuatu, officials said.
U.S. Monitoring Turkey’s Military Buildup Along Syrian Border Targeting Kurds
Senior U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that Turkey and its allied militias are amassing military forces along the Syrian border, preparing for a possible large-scale operation against American-backed Syrian Kurdish forces in Northern Syria.
‘Top Russian General Assassinated in Moscow’, Moscow Says
A general accused by Kyiv of ordering the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops has been assassinated in Moscow using a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russian officials said Tuesday.
Britain Announces “Indefinite” Ban on Puberty Blockers for Gender-Questioning Minors
The UK government announced on December 11 that an existing emergency measure banning puberty blockers for minors under the age of 18 will now be kept in place “indefinitely” in light of an “unacceptable safety risk.”
Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians in Mass Graves, Investigators Say
Investigators revealed Tuesday that hundreds of thousands of Syrians who were “tortured to death by Bashar al-Assad’s regime” are believed to be burried in mass graves, including near Syria’s capital, Damascus.
Syria’s Ousted Leader Flew $250 Million To Russia
A quarter of a billion dollars was reportedly airlifted from Syria to Russia by Bashar al-Assad long before the autocratic Syrian leader was ousted by Islamic rebels this month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrike in Syria’s Tartus Registers as 3.0 on Richter Scale
Israel carried out one of its most intense military campaigns in Syria in over a decade, striking air defense systems, missile depots, and strategic sites in Tartus. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights described the strikes as the "heaviest in years," with massive explosions registering as a magnitude 3.0 seismic event. Videos on social media captured fireballs and mushroom clouds lighting up the night sky.
Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Sword Connected to Moses’ Pharaoh Ramesses II
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient sword engraved with a hieroglyphic representing the royal rule of Ramesses II, the Pharoah recorded in the Biblical Book of Exodus as having refused Moses’ request to let the enslaved Israelites go, Archaeology News (AN) reports.
Inside the United States
GOP Report: Liz Cheney Should Be Investigated by FBI Over Jan. 6 Investigation
A new Republican oversight report accuses former Congresswoman Liz Cheney of colluding with witnesses in the Jan. 6 Select Committee investigation that she oversaw.
US President Biden Praying After Shooting Kills 3 At Christian School
American President Joe Biden said he and the First Lady were praying for all victims of Monday’s deadly shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, and he urged legislators to pass “commonsense gun safety laws.”
Christian News
US Prison Ministry Baptizes Dozens of Incarcerated Women, “They Are Finding Freedom in Christ”
The US God Behind Bars (GBB) ministry has reported baptizing more than 140 incarcerated women across America in the last three months, CBN News reported on December 17.
Nigeria: Retired Anglican Archbishop and His Driver Go Missing, “We Earnestly Plead for Your Fervent Prayers”
Amid ongoing extreme violence by radicalized Fulani Islamic herdsmen and other terror groups against Christians in Nigeria, fears are growing for a retired Anglican archbishop and his driver who went missing in Anambra state on December 6, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Israel Unveils 20-Qubit Quantum Computer in Major Technology Milestone
Israel announced the launch of its first domestically developed quantum computer on Monday, describing it as a crucial step toward advancing defense and civilian technology. The 20-qubit system was created through collaboration between Israel Aerospace Industries, the Israel Innovation Authority, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Massive Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Killing 14
At least 14 people were dead and hundreds injured Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3, described as the region’s worst in decades, rocked the island nation of Vanuatu, officials said.
U.S. Monitoring Turkey’s Military Buildup Along Syrian Border Targeting Kurds
Senior U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that Turkey and its allied militias are amassing military forces along the Syrian border, preparing for a possible large-scale operation against American-backed Syrian Kurdish forces in Northern Syria.
‘Top Russian General Assassinated in Moscow’, Moscow Says
A general accused by Kyiv of ordering the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops has been assassinated in Moscow using a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russian officials said Tuesday.
Britain Announces “Indefinite” Ban on Puberty Blockers for Gender-Questioning Minors
The UK government announced on December 11 that an existing emergency measure banning puberty blockers for minors under the age of 18 will now be kept in place “indefinitely” in light of an “unacceptable safety risk.”
Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians in Mass Graves, Investigators Say
Investigators revealed Tuesday that hundreds of thousands of Syrians who were “tortured to death by Bashar al-Assad’s regime” are believed to be burried in mass graves, including near Syria’s capital, Damascus.
Syria’s Ousted Leader Flew $250 Million To Russia
A quarter of a billion dollars was reportedly airlifted from Syria to Russia by Bashar al-Assad long before the autocratic Syrian leader was ousted by Islamic rebels this month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrike in Syria’s Tartus Registers as 3.0 on Richter Scale
Israel carried out one of its most intense military campaigns in Syria in over a decade, striking air defense systems, missile depots, and strategic sites in Tartus. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights described the strikes as the "heaviest in years," with massive explosions registering as a magnitude 3.0 seismic event. Videos on social media captured fireballs and mushroom clouds lighting up the night sky.
Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Sword Connected to Moses’ Pharaoh Ramesses II
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient sword engraved with a hieroglyphic representing the royal rule of Ramesses II, the Pharoah recorded in the Biblical Book of Exodus as having refused Moses’ request to let the enslaved Israelites go, Archaeology News (AN) reports.
Inside the United States
GOP Report: Liz Cheney Should Be Investigated by FBI Over Jan. 6 Investigation
A new Republican oversight report accuses former Congresswoman Liz Cheney of colluding with witnesses in the Jan. 6 Select Committee investigation that she oversaw.
US President Biden Praying After Shooting Kills 3 At Christian School
American President Joe Biden said he and the First Lady were praying for all victims of Monday’s deadly shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, and he urged legislators to pass “commonsense gun safety laws.”
Christian News
US Prison Ministry Baptizes Dozens of Incarcerated Women, “They Are Finding Freedom in Christ”
The US God Behind Bars (GBB) ministry has reported baptizing more than 140 incarcerated women across America in the last three months, CBN News reported on December 17.
Nigeria: Retired Anglican Archbishop and His Driver Go Missing, “We Earnestly Plead for Your Fervent Prayers”
Amid ongoing extreme violence by radicalized Fulani Islamic herdsmen and other terror groups against Christians in Nigeria, fears are growing for a retired Anglican archbishop and his driver who went missing in Anambra state on December 6, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Israel Unveils 20-Qubit Quantum Computer in Major Technology Milestone
Israel announced the launch of its first domestically developed quantum computer on Monday, describing it as a crucial step toward advancing defense and civilian technology. The 20-qubit system was created through collaboration between Israel Aerospace Industries, the Israel Innovation Authority, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Around the World
Britain Ponders Introducing Digital Pound (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Bank of England (BoE) is working on the introduction of “a digital pound,” a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that critics say will allow for the meticulous recording and monitoring of transactions.
UK Sees Surge in Antisemitic Incidents on University Campuses Since Hamas Oct 7 Attack, Report
A new study shows a record 272 antisemitic incidents were reported at British universities in the academic year following the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror massacre against Israel and the onset of the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Germany: Archaeologists Find Oldest Physical Evidence of Christianity in Northern Europe
In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists in Frankfurt, Germany have uncovered the oldest physical evidence of Christianity in northern Europe: a 1,750 year-old amulet containing a minuscule silver scroll inscribed with praise to Jesus Christ, Christian Today reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Houthi Ballistic Missile Intercepted Before Entering Israel
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen using the Arrow defense system. Sirens sounded across central Israel, causing millions to seek shelter.
Inside the United States
Potential Government Shutdown Draws Near
Congressional leaders are running out of time to forge a bipartisan deal before the federal government shuts down Friday, with farm and disaster assistance posing the biggest holdups to an agreement.
Federal Data: School Leaders Say 40% of Students Are Behind Grade Level
According to a federal survey of school leaders, 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at the beginning of the school year.
Christian School Shooting Kills 5 In Madison, Wisconsin; Prayers Urged
A shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin’s capital, Madison, has left at least five people dead on Monday, including the suspected shooter, and at least seven others injured, police said.
Christian News
Somalia: Christian Mother Forced Into Hiding After Husband’s Severe Beating for Leaving Islam
A young newly Christian mother in northwest Somalia has had to leave her children and go into hiding after her husband violently attacked her for leaving Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Ruled by an oppressive extremist Islamic regime, Somalia ranks 2 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Sudan Is “Collapsing” Amid Worst Humanitarian Crisis Ever Recorded, Report
Urging world leaders “not to look away,” the US-based International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization has warned that Sudan is “collapsing” as it faces the “fastest” and “biggest” humanitarian crisis ever documented, Straight Arrow News (SAN) reports.
Britain Ponders Introducing Digital Pound (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Bank of England (BoE) is working on the introduction of “a digital pound,” a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that critics say will allow for the meticulous recording and monitoring of transactions.
UK Sees Surge in Antisemitic Incidents on University Campuses Since Hamas Oct 7 Attack, Report
A new study shows a record 272 antisemitic incidents were reported at British universities in the academic year following the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror massacre against Israel and the onset of the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Germany: Archaeologists Find Oldest Physical Evidence of Christianity in Northern Europe
In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists in Frankfurt, Germany have uncovered the oldest physical evidence of Christianity in northern Europe: a 1,750 year-old amulet containing a minuscule silver scroll inscribed with praise to Jesus Christ, Christian Today reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Houthi Ballistic Missile Intercepted Before Entering Israel
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen using the Arrow defense system. Sirens sounded across central Israel, causing millions to seek shelter.
Inside the United States
Potential Government Shutdown Draws Near
Congressional leaders are running out of time to forge a bipartisan deal before the federal government shuts down Friday, with farm and disaster assistance posing the biggest holdups to an agreement.
Federal Data: School Leaders Say 40% of Students Are Behind Grade Level
According to a federal survey of school leaders, 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at the beginning of the school year.
Christian School Shooting Kills 5 In Madison, Wisconsin; Prayers Urged
A shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin’s capital, Madison, has left at least five people dead on Monday, including the suspected shooter, and at least seven others injured, police said.
Christian News
Somalia: Christian Mother Forced Into Hiding After Husband’s Severe Beating for Leaving Islam
A young newly Christian mother in northwest Somalia has had to leave her children and go into hiding after her husband violently attacked her for leaving Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Ruled by an oppressive extremist Islamic regime, Somalia ranks 2 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Sudan Is “Collapsing” Amid Worst Humanitarian Crisis Ever Recorded, Report
Urging world leaders “not to look away,” the US-based International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization has warned that Sudan is “collapsing” as it faces the “fastest” and “biggest” humanitarian crisis ever documented, Straight Arrow News (SAN) reports.
Around the World
Russia Withdraws Part Of Embassy, Military From Syria
Russia evacuated part of its embassy staff from the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday after pulling back its military from frontlines and other positions, Worthy News established Sunday.
Hundreds Feared Dead In Cyclone Hitting French Territory Of Mayotte
At least hundreds and “perhaps several thousand” people are feared dead after the worst cyclone in almost a century ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, officials said Sunday.
Georgia Parliament Elects Pro-Russia President
Georgia’s parliament has elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former professional football player, as the country’s new president, raising concerns in the West. Kavelashvili has strong anti-Western views.
Satellite Images Suggest Russia May Be Withdrawing Military Equipment from Syria
Maxar satellite images show Russian troops loading cargo at their main airbase in Syria, possibly indicating the beginning of a military withdrawal following President Bashar al-Assad's fall, according to the Wall Street Journal.
South Korea’s President Impeached, Premier Takes Over
South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, nearly two weeks after his declaration of martial law led to the country’s worst political tensions since dictatorship ended in 1988.
Russia Pounds Ukraine In Massive Attack (Worthy News In-Depth)
In a move that worries neighboring countries, Russia launched a massive air strike against western Ukraine on Friday in what Kyiv called “one of the largest attacks” on its power infrastructure since the war erupted in February 2022.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Jordan Hold Secret Talks Concerning Syria’s Future
Israel and Jordan held secret talks on Friday to coordinate the situation in Syria, according to three Israeli officials cited by Axios.
Inside the United States
Military May Be Ground Zero For The War on Woke
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, though not yet confirmed, has pledged to root out “woke” ideology in the military.
Report: Ed Dept Unfairly Targets Christian Schools, Career Schools
A new report highlights the U.S. Department of Education’s disparity towards both Christian and career colleges through an “obscure agency” created by former President Barack Obama and revived under President Joe Biden: the Office of Enforcement.
Trump Vows to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that Republicans will work together to ditch Daylight Saving Time, the practice of changing the clocks by an hour twice a year.
Ex-US House Speaker Pelosi Rushed To Hospital
Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was recovering early Saturday after being rushed to the hospital for sustaining an injury during an official trip to Luxembourg, according to several sources familiar with the situation.
Christian News
India: Rajasthan Set to Pass Anti-Conversion Law, “Formidable and Controversial”
In a move that appears to violate India’s constitutionally protected right to freedom of religion, the Hindu-nationalist-led state of Rajasthan has approved an anti-conversion law that provides prison terms for anyone who "unduly influences" a person to change their religion and requires citizens who want to change their faith to inform authorities 60 days in advance, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
New Report Shreds the Hamas-Provided Casualty Numbers That Mainstream Media Won’t Question
A new report by the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) reveals what has been obvious all along: The death toll provided by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza does not add up. Despite the Palestinian casualty figures being disputed by Israel, this hasn’t stopped most mainstream media from treating them with barely deserved credibility. The HJS report analyzed a collection of 1,378 articles published by leading English-language newspapers and media outlets, specifically The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, CNN, BBC, Reuters, Associated Press, and the Australian ABC.
Ancient temple dedicated to Zeus unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of an ancient temple built to honor Zeus-Kasios, a deity sporting the features of both Zeus and the weather-god Kasios, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday (April 25).
ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.
Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences in One Day, Shattering Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoned another 39, breaking the record for the largest grant of clemency in a single day, the White House announced on Thursday.
Russia Withdraws Part Of Embassy, Military From Syria
Russia evacuated part of its embassy staff from the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday after pulling back its military from frontlines and other positions, Worthy News established Sunday.
Hundreds Feared Dead In Cyclone Hitting French Territory Of Mayotte
At least hundreds and “perhaps several thousand” people are feared dead after the worst cyclone in almost a century ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, officials said Sunday.
Georgia Parliament Elects Pro-Russia President
Georgia’s parliament has elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former professional football player, as the country’s new president, raising concerns in the West. Kavelashvili has strong anti-Western views.
Satellite Images Suggest Russia May Be Withdrawing Military Equipment from Syria
Maxar satellite images show Russian troops loading cargo at their main airbase in Syria, possibly indicating the beginning of a military withdrawal following President Bashar al-Assad's fall, according to the Wall Street Journal.
South Korea’s President Impeached, Premier Takes Over
South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, nearly two weeks after his declaration of martial law led to the country’s worst political tensions since dictatorship ended in 1988.
Russia Pounds Ukraine In Massive Attack (Worthy News In-Depth)
In a move that worries neighboring countries, Russia launched a massive air strike against western Ukraine on Friday in what Kyiv called “one of the largest attacks” on its power infrastructure since the war erupted in February 2022.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Jordan Hold Secret Talks Concerning Syria’s Future
Israel and Jordan held secret talks on Friday to coordinate the situation in Syria, according to three Israeli officials cited by Axios.
Inside the United States
Military May Be Ground Zero For The War on Woke
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, though not yet confirmed, has pledged to root out “woke” ideology in the military.
Report: Ed Dept Unfairly Targets Christian Schools, Career Schools
A new report highlights the U.S. Department of Education’s disparity towards both Christian and career colleges through an “obscure agency” created by former President Barack Obama and revived under President Joe Biden: the Office of Enforcement.
Trump Vows to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that Republicans will work together to ditch Daylight Saving Time, the practice of changing the clocks by an hour twice a year.
Ex-US House Speaker Pelosi Rushed To Hospital
Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was recovering early Saturday after being rushed to the hospital for sustaining an injury during an official trip to Luxembourg, according to several sources familiar with the situation.
Christian News
India: Rajasthan Set to Pass Anti-Conversion Law, “Formidable and Controversial”
In a move that appears to violate India’s constitutionally protected right to freedom of religion, the Hindu-nationalist-led state of Rajasthan has approved an anti-conversion law that provides prison terms for anyone who "unduly influences" a person to change their religion and requires citizens who want to change their faith to inform authorities 60 days in advance, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
New Report Shreds the Hamas-Provided Casualty Numbers That Mainstream Media Won’t Question
A new report by the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) reveals what has been obvious all along: The death toll provided by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza does not add up. Despite the Palestinian casualty figures being disputed by Israel, this hasn’t stopped most mainstream media from treating them with barely deserved credibility. The HJS report analyzed a collection of 1,378 articles published by leading English-language newspapers and media outlets, specifically The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, CNN, BBC, Reuters, Associated Press, and the Australian ABC.
Ancient temple dedicated to Zeus unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of an ancient temple built to honor Zeus-Kasios, a deity sporting the features of both Zeus and the weather-god Kasios, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday (April 25).
ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.
Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences in One Day, Shattering Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoned another 39, breaking the record for the largest grant of clemency in a single day, the White House announced on Thursday.