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Around the World
NATO Chief: ‘Prepare For War’
The head of NATO has told member states to prepare for war, describing the current security situation as “the worst in my lifetime.”
Party Drug Kept Syria’s Assad In Power (Worthy News Investigation)
Islamic rebels have uncovered a multi-multi-billion dollar drug empire that kept former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime alive despite crippling international sanctions.
Syria’s Christians Fear Introduction Islamic Law (Worthy News Analysis)
Syrian leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says he will introduce Islamic law, but his claims that it won’t be as strict as in Saudi Arabia have raised doubts among Christians.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Signals Possible Iran Strike, Focuses on Ending Gaza War, and Avoids Two-State Commitment
TIME Magazine announced on Thursday via X/Twitter that President-elect Donald Trump has been named its "Person of the Year." In an exclusive interview, Trump discussed his plans to end the Gaza war, expand the Abraham Accords to include nations like Saudi Arabia, and hinted at a potential conflict with Iran. While emphasizing his desire for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude the Gaza conflict, Trump notably avoided endorsing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, despite proposing a version of Palestinian statehood in his 2020 “deal of the century.”
Netherlands: ‘Jews-Hunters Face Up To Two-Years Jail’
Dutch prosecutors have demanded up to two years imprisonment for several suspects involved in the Netherlands’ first pogrom since World War Two.
Inside the United States
White House Plays Down Drone Sightings
The White House claims there is no evidence that reported drone sightings in the U.S. state of New Jersey pose a national security risk despite being spotted over sensitive sites such as the golf course of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, a military facility, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Trump Could Start Pardons for Jan. 6 Protesters in ‘First Nine Minutes’ in Office
President-elect Donald Trump said he could start pardons for "most" convicted Jan. 6 protesters during his first minutes in the White House.
More Than Two Dozen FBI Informants Were On The Ground During Jan. 6
he FBI had 26 confidential sources at the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, but no undercover FBI agents were on the National Mall that day, contradicting theories about the attack.
Mysterious Drones Over New Jersey Raising Concerns
Two Republican congressmen from New Jersey have urged the military to shoot down mysterious nighttime drones appearing above the U.S. state.
Christian News
Syria: Christians Vulnerable As Rebel Militants Capture Their Humanitarian Aid
The US-based Global Christian Relief ministry has reported that humanitarian supplies delivered for 20,000 Christians in Syria have been hijacked by militants with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamist rebel group which captured Aleppo and toppled the Syrian government on Sunday, December 8, Crosswalk reports.
Nepal Experiences Growing Interest in Christianity
While converts to Christianity in Nepal are vulnerable to persecution from radical Hindu groups and from within their own indigenous communities, positive reports are emerging of the Gospel’s advancement in the isolated mountainous country. There are now 1.3 million Christians in Nepal, 4.4% of a population of 30.5 million, and that number is reportedly growing.
US Prison Ministry Set to Deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to Inmates Worldwide
An American prison ministry is set to deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to incarcerated men and women in 18 US states and 20 countries internationally, CBN News reports. There are currently more than 11 million incarcerated people around the world, with over 2 million in the United States.
NATO Chief: ‘Prepare For War’
The head of NATO has told member states to prepare for war, describing the current security situation as “the worst in my lifetime.”
Party Drug Kept Syria’s Assad In Power (Worthy News Investigation)
Islamic rebels have uncovered a multi-multi-billion dollar drug empire that kept former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime alive despite crippling international sanctions.
Syria’s Christians Fear Introduction Islamic Law (Worthy News Analysis)
Syrian leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says he will introduce Islamic law, but his claims that it won’t be as strict as in Saudi Arabia have raised doubts among Christians.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Signals Possible Iran Strike, Focuses on Ending Gaza War, and Avoids Two-State Commitment
TIME Magazine announced on Thursday via X/Twitter that President-elect Donald Trump has been named its "Person of the Year." In an exclusive interview, Trump discussed his plans to end the Gaza war, expand the Abraham Accords to include nations like Saudi Arabia, and hinted at a potential conflict with Iran. While emphasizing his desire for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude the Gaza conflict, Trump notably avoided endorsing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, despite proposing a version of Palestinian statehood in his 2020 “deal of the century.”
Netherlands: ‘Jews-Hunters Face Up To Two-Years Jail’
Dutch prosecutors have demanded up to two years imprisonment for several suspects involved in the Netherlands’ first pogrom since World War Two.
Inside the United States
White House Plays Down Drone Sightings
The White House claims there is no evidence that reported drone sightings in the U.S. state of New Jersey pose a national security risk despite being spotted over sensitive sites such as the golf course of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, a military facility, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Trump Could Start Pardons for Jan. 6 Protesters in ‘First Nine Minutes’ in Office
President-elect Donald Trump said he could start pardons for "most" convicted Jan. 6 protesters during his first minutes in the White House.
More Than Two Dozen FBI Informants Were On The Ground During Jan. 6
he FBI had 26 confidential sources at the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, but no undercover FBI agents were on the National Mall that day, contradicting theories about the attack.
Mysterious Drones Over New Jersey Raising Concerns
Two Republican congressmen from New Jersey have urged the military to shoot down mysterious nighttime drones appearing above the U.S. state.
Christian News
Syria: Christians Vulnerable As Rebel Militants Capture Their Humanitarian Aid
The US-based Global Christian Relief ministry has reported that humanitarian supplies delivered for 20,000 Christians in Syria have been hijacked by militants with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamist rebel group which captured Aleppo and toppled the Syrian government on Sunday, December 8, Crosswalk reports.
Nepal Experiences Growing Interest in Christianity
While converts to Christianity in Nepal are vulnerable to persecution from radical Hindu groups and from within their own indigenous communities, positive reports are emerging of the Gospel’s advancement in the isolated mountainous country. There are now 1.3 million Christians in Nepal, 4.4% of a population of 30.5 million, and that number is reportedly growing.
US Prison Ministry Set to Deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to Inmates Worldwide
An American prison ministry is set to deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to incarcerated men and women in 18 US states and 20 countries internationally, CBN News reports. There are currently more than 11 million incarcerated people around the world, with over 2 million in the United States.
Around the World
Hungary: ‘Ukraine Rejects Christmas Truce With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has accused the president of neighboring war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of rejecting his proposal for a Christmas truce and a large-scale prisoners' exchange with Russia.
Dutch Citizens Urged To Keep Cash Amid Russia Threats
Banks in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s leading data center nations, appealed to customers on Wednesday to have cash “due to geopolitical tensions” after the government urged citizens to keep a backpack at home with emergency items.
Bali Rattled By Monkey Forest Accident Killing Two, Injuring Several
Authorities on Indonesia’s tropical island province of Bali warned Wednesday of more extreme weather after two tourists died and several were injured when a large tree fell on them at the popular Monkey Forest in Bali’s village of Ubud.
Syria: US and Allies Working to Keep Chemical Weapons Out of Terrorists’ Hands
Concerned that the recent toppling of Syria’s government will allow Islamic terror groups to fill the power vacuum left by ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, the United States and its regional allies are seeking to ensure that chemical weapons accumulated by the fallen regime do not fall into the wrong hands, Axios reports. Assad notoriously used chemical weapons against his own peopl during the Civil War that has wracked Syria since 2011.
Syrian Freed Prisoners Relive Horrors (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thousands of inmates have stumbled out of blood-stained horror prisons since rebel forces overran Damascus on Saturday, with many confirming accounts from Christians who were held there.
IAEA Warns Iran Is Enriching Uranium Close to Nuclear Bomb Grade, “No Civilian Justification”
The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Thursday that Iran is rapidly enriching uranium to close to nuclear bomb-grade, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Destroyed 80% of Syrian Major Military Assets in Operation Bashan Arrow
Israel announced this week that its airstrikes have destroyed 70-80% of Syria's military capabilities following the rapid collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Damascus.
Inside the United States
‘Completely Unsustainable’: Lawmakers Debate Path Forward for National Debt Crisis
Institutional reforms, updated procedures, and even Constitutional amendments may be necessary to avoid a complete fiscal crisis in America, according to testimony presented Wednesday before the U.S. House Committee on the Budget.
Trump: Christopher Wray Resignation ‘Great Day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump responded Wednesday to news that FBI Director Christopher Wray would resign when Trump takes office in January.
Christians Sue Minnesota Over Law Excluding Faith-Based Colleges From State-Funded Program
A US federal court is considering a case brought by Minnesota Christian parents seeking the reversal of a new state law that would exclude faith-based colleges from participating in a tax-payer-funded program that helps high-school students earn free college credits.
Christian News
Nigeria: Pastor and Christian Student Murdered Amid Surge of Violence in Taraba State
Amid a wave of violence against Christians in north-eastern Nigeria’s Taraba state, suspected Islamic extremists murdered a pastor and a female Christian student in separate attacks last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Hungary: ‘Ukraine Rejects Christmas Truce With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has accused the president of neighboring war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of rejecting his proposal for a Christmas truce and a large-scale prisoners' exchange with Russia.
Dutch Citizens Urged To Keep Cash Amid Russia Threats
Banks in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s leading data center nations, appealed to customers on Wednesday to have cash “due to geopolitical tensions” after the government urged citizens to keep a backpack at home with emergency items.
Bali Rattled By Monkey Forest Accident Killing Two, Injuring Several
Authorities on Indonesia’s tropical island province of Bali warned Wednesday of more extreme weather after two tourists died and several were injured when a large tree fell on them at the popular Monkey Forest in Bali’s village of Ubud.
Syria: US and Allies Working to Keep Chemical Weapons Out of Terrorists’ Hands
Concerned that the recent toppling of Syria’s government will allow Islamic terror groups to fill the power vacuum left by ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, the United States and its regional allies are seeking to ensure that chemical weapons accumulated by the fallen regime do not fall into the wrong hands, Axios reports. Assad notoriously used chemical weapons against his own peopl during the Civil War that has wracked Syria since 2011.
Syrian Freed Prisoners Relive Horrors (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thousands of inmates have stumbled out of blood-stained horror prisons since rebel forces overran Damascus on Saturday, with many confirming accounts from Christians who were held there.
IAEA Warns Iran Is Enriching Uranium Close to Nuclear Bomb Grade, “No Civilian Justification”
The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Thursday that Iran is rapidly enriching uranium to close to nuclear bomb-grade, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Destroyed 80% of Syrian Major Military Assets in Operation Bashan Arrow
Israel announced this week that its airstrikes have destroyed 70-80% of Syria's military capabilities following the rapid collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Damascus.
Inside the United States
‘Completely Unsustainable’: Lawmakers Debate Path Forward for National Debt Crisis
Institutional reforms, updated procedures, and even Constitutional amendments may be necessary to avoid a complete fiscal crisis in America, according to testimony presented Wednesday before the U.S. House Committee on the Budget.
Trump: Christopher Wray Resignation ‘Great Day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump responded Wednesday to news that FBI Director Christopher Wray would resign when Trump takes office in January.
Christians Sue Minnesota Over Law Excluding Faith-Based Colleges From State-Funded Program
A US federal court is considering a case brought by Minnesota Christian parents seeking the reversal of a new state law that would exclude faith-based colleges from participating in a tax-payer-funded program that helps high-school students earn free college credits.
Christian News
Nigeria: Pastor and Christian Student Murdered Amid Surge of Violence in Taraba State
Amid a wave of violence against Christians in north-eastern Nigeria’s Taraba state, suspected Islamic extremists murdered a pastor and a female Christian student in separate attacks last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Poland: ‘Peace Talks On Ukraine Might Start This Winter’ As Causalities Hit 1 Million (Worthy News Focus)
Poland’s prime minister suggested Tuesday that peace talks on the war in Ukraine might start within weeks and said Warsaw wants to play a leading role in ending Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War Two.
Dutch Authorities Detain 3 Over Deadly Blasts
Authorities in the Netherlands announced Tuesday that three people have been detained over the explosions and fire at an apartment block in The Hague that killed at least six people and injured four.
Syria: US Will Stay to Prevent Return of ISIS, Carried Out Strikes on ISIS Targets
Following the ouster of Syria’s despotic President Bashar al-Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamic rebel forces on Sunday, the United States announced it will maintain a presence in the country and take steps to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State, Reuters reports.
Mohamed al-Bashir Appointed Syria’s Prime Minister After Reconciliation Talks
Mohamed al-Bashir announced Tuesday that he has been appointed “caretaker prime minister” of the transitional Syrian government until March 1, 2025.
Dutch King Shaking As Blasts Hit The Hague, Killing 6
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is "in shock" after explosions destroyed apartments, killing six people in The Hague, the world’s judicial capital and seat of the Dutch government and parliament.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria: Israel Denies IDF Tanks Are Approaching Damascus, “Israel Does Not Intervene in the Internal Syrian Conflict”
Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday denied reports that IDF tanks have entered Syria and are approaching Damascus following the collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Sunday, the Jerusalem Post reports. At the same time, the IDF said it has carried out hundreds of strikes against military targets in Syria to ensure that weapons and equipment that may be used against neighboring Israel do not fall into the hands of “hostile elements” entering the power vacuum left by Assad.
Inside the United States
US Rushing $20 Billion To War-torn Ukraine Ahead Of Trump’s Presidency
The United States rushed on Tuesday to loan war-torn Ukraine $20 billion, backed by the interest earned on frozen Russian assets, to prevent Donald J. Trump from clawing back the money on his return to the White House.
Trump Vows to End Birthright Citizenship for Those in the Country Illegally
President-elect Donald Trump again says he is committed to ending birthright citizenship for children born to foreign nationals in the country illegally.
California: School Shooter Wanted “Child Executions” in Revenge for US “Genocide of Palestinians”
A gunman who opened fire on children at a Seventh-day Adventist elementary school in California last week left a note saying he was seeking "child executions" in response to US involvement in the "genocide and oppression of Palestinians," the LA Times reports.
Deportation Strategy to Include Targeting Sanctuary Cities, New Border Czar Says
President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation strategy will include targeting so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, his new border czar, Tom Homan, says.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter 96 Christians, “They Overwhelmingly Attacked Our People, Shooting Anyone in Sight”
Continuing their years-long slaughter of Nigeria’s Christians, Fulani herdsmen murdered at least 96 Christians in neighboring Benue and Taraba states since October 22, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered by Islamist terrorist groups including Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram, and Islamic State West Africa Province since Islamic jihadism took hold in Nigeria in 2009.
Worthy Insights
Days After Trump’s Victory, Biden-Harris Admin Granted Iran $10 Billion in Sanctions Relief, Congressional Notice Shows
The Biden-Harris administration waived sanctions on Iran three days after the November election, providing Tehran access upward of $10 billion in once-frozen funds, according to a copy of the non-public order transmitted to Congress and reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon.
Poland: ‘Peace Talks On Ukraine Might Start This Winter’ As Causalities Hit 1 Million (Worthy News Focus)
Poland’s prime minister suggested Tuesday that peace talks on the war in Ukraine might start within weeks and said Warsaw wants to play a leading role in ending Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War Two.
Dutch Authorities Detain 3 Over Deadly Blasts
Authorities in the Netherlands announced Tuesday that three people have been detained over the explosions and fire at an apartment block in The Hague that killed at least six people and injured four.
Syria: US Will Stay to Prevent Return of ISIS, Carried Out Strikes on ISIS Targets
Following the ouster of Syria’s despotic President Bashar al-Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamic rebel forces on Sunday, the United States announced it will maintain a presence in the country and take steps to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State, Reuters reports.
Mohamed al-Bashir Appointed Syria’s Prime Minister After Reconciliation Talks
Mohamed al-Bashir announced Tuesday that he has been appointed “caretaker prime minister” of the transitional Syrian government until March 1, 2025.
Dutch King Shaking As Blasts Hit The Hague, Killing 6
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is "in shock" after explosions destroyed apartments, killing six people in The Hague, the world’s judicial capital and seat of the Dutch government and parliament.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria: Israel Denies IDF Tanks Are Approaching Damascus, “Israel Does Not Intervene in the Internal Syrian Conflict”
Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday denied reports that IDF tanks have entered Syria and are approaching Damascus following the collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Sunday, the Jerusalem Post reports. At the same time, the IDF said it has carried out hundreds of strikes against military targets in Syria to ensure that weapons and equipment that may be used against neighboring Israel do not fall into the hands of “hostile elements” entering the power vacuum left by Assad.
Inside the United States
US Rushing $20 Billion To War-torn Ukraine Ahead Of Trump’s Presidency
The United States rushed on Tuesday to loan war-torn Ukraine $20 billion, backed by the interest earned on frozen Russian assets, to prevent Donald J. Trump from clawing back the money on his return to the White House.
Trump Vows to End Birthright Citizenship for Those in the Country Illegally
President-elect Donald Trump again says he is committed to ending birthright citizenship for children born to foreign nationals in the country illegally.
California: School Shooter Wanted “Child Executions” in Revenge for US “Genocide of Palestinians”
A gunman who opened fire on children at a Seventh-day Adventist elementary school in California last week left a note saying he was seeking "child executions" in response to US involvement in the "genocide and oppression of Palestinians," the LA Times reports.
Deportation Strategy to Include Targeting Sanctuary Cities, New Border Czar Says
President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation strategy will include targeting so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, his new border czar, Tom Homan, says.
Christian News
Nigeria: Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter 96 Christians, “They Overwhelmingly Attacked Our People, Shooting Anyone in Sight”
Continuing their years-long slaughter of Nigeria’s Christians, Fulani herdsmen murdered at least 96 Christians in neighboring Benue and Taraba states since October 22, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered by Islamist terrorist groups including Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram, and Islamic State West Africa Province since Islamic jihadism took hold in Nigeria in 2009.
Worthy Insights
Days After Trump’s Victory, Biden-Harris Admin Granted Iran $10 Billion in Sanctions Relief, Congressional Notice Shows
The Biden-Harris administration waived sanctions on Iran three days after the November election, providing Tehran access upward of $10 billion in once-frozen funds, according to a copy of the non-public order transmitted to Congress and reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon.