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Around the World
Britain’s ‘Unprecedented Antisemitism’ Sparks Protests
Britain’s government was under pressure Monday to tackle growing hatred towards Jews in the country after a report and tens of thousands of protesters noted “unprecedented levels of antisemitism” at university campuses and beyond.
European Nations Pause Syrian Asylum Applications Despite Christian Concerns
Several European nations have paused application procedures for Syrian asylum seekers due to the “fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime” despite reported warnings by Assad’s Christian envoy about Islamic threats to Christians there, Worthy News established Monday.
Iran Announces Successful Launch of Heaviest Payload on Domestically-Made Rocket
Amid the West’s ongoing concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program and suspected intentions to build an atomic bomb, Iran on Friday announced it successfully launched its heaviest-ever payload into space using a domestically manufactured rocket, DW reports. A payload is the cargo or mission equipment that is carried into space on a rocket.
Australia: Antisemitic Incidents Surge by Over 300% Since Oct 7 Attack, “Go Back to the Gas Chambers”
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) states in a new report that, in the year since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, Australia saw an unprecedented 316% increase in antisemitic incidents.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Syria Amid Chemical Weapons Concerns
Israel struck more than 100 targets in Syria in less than 12 hours on Monday, a war monitor said, after the Israeli military admitted it crossed into Syrian territory to protect the Jewish nation amid concerns about chemical weapons.
Fragment of 16th Century Ming Dynasty Bowl Uncovered on Mount Zion
In a remarkable find, archaeologists have uncovered an inscribed fragment of a 500-year-old genuine Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Ha’aretz reports.
Inside the United States
Deficit Soars as Biden Heads Out the Door
The latest federal numbers show the U.S. deficit is soaring as President Joe Biden heads out of office.
Congress Readies Nearly $900 Billion in Defense Spending
The U.S. House is set to vote on a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act which authorizes nearly $900 billion to support U.S. military service members, infrastructure, and defense capabilities during the 2025 fiscal year.
Lawmakers, FDA Officials Eye Labels on Unhealthy Foods, Drinks
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing front-of-package warning labels that detail the calories, fat, sugar and salt content of processed food and drink products.
Christian News
Louisiana: Elderly Pastor Sees the “Best” Ministry of His Life After Starting Roadside Prayer Station
An 82-year-old pastor in Louisiana is enjoying the “best” ministry of his life after setting up a roadside prayer station at a busy intersection, Baptist Press (BP) reports.
Worthy Insights
In a War Against China, the US Runs Out of Missiles in a Matter of Weeks, House Committee Finds
In a war with China, the United States would expend its stock of advanced missiles and bombs in less than a month—and run out of some critical weapons in a matter of days, according to a wargames simulation conducted by the House Select Committee on China.
Britain’s ‘Unprecedented Antisemitism’ Sparks Protests
Britain’s government was under pressure Monday to tackle growing hatred towards Jews in the country after a report and tens of thousands of protesters noted “unprecedented levels of antisemitism” at university campuses and beyond.
European Nations Pause Syrian Asylum Applications Despite Christian Concerns
Several European nations have paused application procedures for Syrian asylum seekers due to the “fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime” despite reported warnings by Assad’s Christian envoy about Islamic threats to Christians there, Worthy News established Monday.
Iran Announces Successful Launch of Heaviest Payload on Domestically-Made Rocket
Amid the West’s ongoing concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program and suspected intentions to build an atomic bomb, Iran on Friday announced it successfully launched its heaviest-ever payload into space using a domestically manufactured rocket, DW reports. A payload is the cargo or mission equipment that is carried into space on a rocket.
Australia: Antisemitic Incidents Surge by Over 300% Since Oct 7 Attack, “Go Back to the Gas Chambers”
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) states in a new report that, in the year since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, Australia saw an unprecedented 316% increase in antisemitic incidents.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Syria Amid Chemical Weapons Concerns
Israel struck more than 100 targets in Syria in less than 12 hours on Monday, a war monitor said, after the Israeli military admitted it crossed into Syrian territory to protect the Jewish nation amid concerns about chemical weapons.
Fragment of 16th Century Ming Dynasty Bowl Uncovered on Mount Zion
In a remarkable find, archaeologists have uncovered an inscribed fragment of a 500-year-old genuine Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Ha’aretz reports.
Inside the United States
Deficit Soars as Biden Heads Out the Door
The latest federal numbers show the U.S. deficit is soaring as President Joe Biden heads out of office.
Congress Readies Nearly $900 Billion in Defense Spending
The U.S. House is set to vote on a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act which authorizes nearly $900 billion to support U.S. military service members, infrastructure, and defense capabilities during the 2025 fiscal year.
Lawmakers, FDA Officials Eye Labels on Unhealthy Foods, Drinks
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing front-of-package warning labels that detail the calories, fat, sugar and salt content of processed food and drink products.
Christian News
Louisiana: Elderly Pastor Sees the “Best” Ministry of His Life After Starting Roadside Prayer Station
An 82-year-old pastor in Louisiana is enjoying the “best” ministry of his life after setting up a roadside prayer station at a busy intersection, Baptist Press (BP) reports.
Worthy Insights
In a War Against China, the US Runs Out of Missiles in a Matter of Weeks, House Committee Finds
In a war with China, the United States would expend its stock of advanced missiles and bombs in less than a month—and run out of some critical weapons in a matter of days, according to a wargames simulation conducted by the House Select Committee on China.
Around the World
Syria’s Ousted President In Russia
Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow after fleeing his country, according to Russian state media and Iranian officials.
Trump Talks Peace With Ukraine’s Zelensky Around Opening Of Notre-Dame
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a fire damaged the Paris landmark.
Assad Toppled in Syria; Damascus Falls
Syria’s 50-year Assad dynasty abruptly ended this weekend when a lightning 10-day rebel offensive overran government-held territory and seized Damascus with little resistance. Bashar al-Assad, who ruled for nearly 25 years, fled by plane to an unknown destination as rebels took the capital.
Ukraine Awaiting Guns Banned In Canada
Canada’s Liberal government has pledged to donate banned firearms to Ukraine, which is facing a blood-stained Christmas with Russian troops backed by North Korean forces capturing more territories.
Explosions Rock Dutch Flats, Killing Five; Police Searching For Suspects
At least five people died, and four others were injured in explosions rocking a block of flats in the Dutch city of The Hague, and local authorities did not rule out a deliberate attack.
Romania’s President Declines To Step Down This Month After Controversial Elections
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis says he won’t resign on December 21 as planned but will leave after a new head of state is elected.
EU Orders TikTok Freeze Over Romania’s Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate (Worthy News In-Depth)
The European Union has ordered social media firm TikTok to freeze data linked to Romania’s elections after the meteoric rise in popularity of a pro-Russia presidential hopeful who says the moon landings “were staged,” soft drinks “include microchips” and disputes the chemical formula for water.
Romania’s Constitutional Court Annuls Presidential Vote
Romania has plunged into political turmoil as the country’s top court annulled its presidential elections and the upcoming runoff, which was initially scheduled for Sunday, December 8.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Syria and Secures Syrian Side of Mount Hermon
Israeli Air Force jets struck dozens of targets across Syria on Sunday, neutralizing weaponry at risk of falling into hostile hands amid the rapid collapse of the Assad regime. Israel also secured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon to expand the demilitarized buffer zone and strengthen key defensive positions along the border.
Israel Strikes Chemical Weapons Factory in Syria
Israel struck a chemical weapons factory belonging to the former regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to prevent it from falling into rebel hands. The attack occurred just days after the United Nations Security Council was warned about potentially large quantities of unaccounted-for chemical warfare agents in Syria.
Israel Rushing Reinforcements To Golan Heights As Syria’s Fighting Escalates
Israel rushed to send reinforcements to the Golan Heights as they border Syria, where Islamic rebels rapidly gain territory, threatening long-time Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power.
Israel ‘Eliminates Hamas Chief Of Aerial Attacks’
Israel's military said Friday it had “eliminated” a mastermind of aerial attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023, when 1,200 people were killed by Hamas and other air strikes targeting Israeli forces.
Inside the United States
Meta Censors Worthy News UN Story Among Others
U.S. Tech giant Meta acknowledged Tuesday that "harmless content" was too often removed from its social media platform, infringing on "the free expression we set out to enable."
After Hunter Biden Pardon, Trump Vows to Pardon Many Jan. 6 Protesters
President Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter may give President-elect Donald Trump a blank check to issue his own round of pardons upon taking office.
President-Elect Trump Urged U.S. on Syria; “Let It Play Out”
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump proclaimed Saturday on his Truth Social media platform the end of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule and suggested it was a moment of profound geopolitical change.
Christian News
Syria Christians Face Islamic Challenges After Overthrow Of President (Worthy News In-Depth)
There was mounting concern Sunday about Syria’s Christian minority after Islamic rebels captured the capital, Damascus, forcing longtime autocratic President Bashar al-Assad to flee the nation.
Worthy Insights
Feds Use Bank Loophole To Surveil Americans’ Financial Data Without Warrants, House Judiciary Says
Federal law enforcement exploited the Suspicious Activity Report system to access and surveil Americans’ private financial data without warrants or probable cause, according to a report from the House Judiciary Committee.
Bible Sales Explode, Beat Average Book Sales Growth by Whopping 2,100 Percent
New sales of the “Good Book,” the Bible, grew 21 times more than new book sales overall this year.
Syria’s Ousted President In Russia
Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow after fleeing his country, according to Russian state media and Iranian officials.
Trump Talks Peace With Ukraine’s Zelensky Around Opening Of Notre-Dame
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a fire damaged the Paris landmark.
Assad Toppled in Syria; Damascus Falls
Syria’s 50-year Assad dynasty abruptly ended this weekend when a lightning 10-day rebel offensive overran government-held territory and seized Damascus with little resistance. Bashar al-Assad, who ruled for nearly 25 years, fled by plane to an unknown destination as rebels took the capital.
Ukraine Awaiting Guns Banned In Canada
Canada’s Liberal government has pledged to donate banned firearms to Ukraine, which is facing a blood-stained Christmas with Russian troops backed by North Korean forces capturing more territories.
Explosions Rock Dutch Flats, Killing Five; Police Searching For Suspects
At least five people died, and four others were injured in explosions rocking a block of flats in the Dutch city of The Hague, and local authorities did not rule out a deliberate attack.
Romania’s President Declines To Step Down This Month After Controversial Elections
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis says he won’t resign on December 21 as planned but will leave after a new head of state is elected.
EU Orders TikTok Freeze Over Romania’s Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate (Worthy News In-Depth)
The European Union has ordered social media firm TikTok to freeze data linked to Romania’s elections after the meteoric rise in popularity of a pro-Russia presidential hopeful who says the moon landings “were staged,” soft drinks “include microchips” and disputes the chemical formula for water.
Romania’s Constitutional Court Annuls Presidential Vote
Romania has plunged into political turmoil as the country’s top court annulled its presidential elections and the upcoming runoff, which was initially scheduled for Sunday, December 8.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Syria and Secures Syrian Side of Mount Hermon
Israeli Air Force jets struck dozens of targets across Syria on Sunday, neutralizing weaponry at risk of falling into hostile hands amid the rapid collapse of the Assad regime. Israel also secured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon to expand the demilitarized buffer zone and strengthen key defensive positions along the border.
Israel Strikes Chemical Weapons Factory in Syria
Israel struck a chemical weapons factory belonging to the former regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to prevent it from falling into rebel hands. The attack occurred just days after the United Nations Security Council was warned about potentially large quantities of unaccounted-for chemical warfare agents in Syria.
Israel Rushing Reinforcements To Golan Heights As Syria’s Fighting Escalates
Israel rushed to send reinforcements to the Golan Heights as they border Syria, where Islamic rebels rapidly gain territory, threatening long-time Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power.
Israel ‘Eliminates Hamas Chief Of Aerial Attacks’
Israel's military said Friday it had “eliminated” a mastermind of aerial attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023, when 1,200 people were killed by Hamas and other air strikes targeting Israeli forces.
Inside the United States
Meta Censors Worthy News UN Story Among Others
U.S. Tech giant Meta acknowledged Tuesday that "harmless content" was too often removed from its social media platform, infringing on "the free expression we set out to enable."
After Hunter Biden Pardon, Trump Vows to Pardon Many Jan. 6 Protesters
President Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter may give President-elect Donald Trump a blank check to issue his own round of pardons upon taking office.
President-Elect Trump Urged U.S. on Syria; “Let It Play Out”
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump proclaimed Saturday on his Truth Social media platform the end of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule and suggested it was a moment of profound geopolitical change.
Christian News
Syria Christians Face Islamic Challenges After Overthrow Of President (Worthy News In-Depth)
There was mounting concern Sunday about Syria’s Christian minority after Islamic rebels captured the capital, Damascus, forcing longtime autocratic President Bashar al-Assad to flee the nation.
Worthy Insights
Feds Use Bank Loophole To Surveil Americans’ Financial Data Without Warrants, House Judiciary Says
Federal law enforcement exploited the Suspicious Activity Report system to access and surveil Americans’ private financial data without warrants or probable cause, according to a report from the House Judiciary Committee.
Bible Sales Explode, Beat Average Book Sales Growth by Whopping 2,100 Percent
New sales of the “Good Book,” the Bible, grew 21 times more than new book sales overall this year.
Around the World
Syrian Islamic Rebels Overtake Hama; Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Focus)
Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad, adding to concerns about the plight of the country’s Christian minority, according to military officials and aid workers.
French President Macron Refuses To Resign
Faced with the most significant political turmoil in years, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged Thursday he would name a new prime minister within “the coming days" but dismissed calls for his resignation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Egypt Presents New Ceasefire Proposal to Hamas
Egypt has presented Hamas with an updated proposal to free some of the roughly 100 remaining hostages and initiate a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli officials said.
Australia Approves UNGA Resolution for Israel to Withdraw from West Bank and Gaza
Reversing more than 20 years of prior policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Australia on Tuesday voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution that calls for Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza to the pre-1967 borders, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The resolution passed by 157-8 votes with seven abstentions and the United States and Israel voting ‘no.’
Inside the United States
Massive 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern California; Tsunami Warning Lifted
A tsunami warning was lifted after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Cape Mendocino in Northern California on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremor, recorded at around 10:44 a.m., occurred roughly 62 miles west of Ferndale, California, according to the agency.
House Speaker Denies White House Request for $24 Billion Additional Aid for Ukraine
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday told the White House that the Biden administration would not be allowed to request congressional approval for a further $24 billion in aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, explaining that incoming President-elect Trump should be the one to make such a request, the Hill reports.
US Navy is Fitting USS Zumwalt Destroyer With First Ship-Borne Hypersonic Missile
The US Navy is turning a costly misstep into a strategic advantage by retrofitting the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt with the Navy's first shipborne hypersonic weapon, according to Defense News. The move is understood to be a response to pressure from Russia and China, which have recently tested hypersonic weapons.
US Firms Rush To Rollout AI For Military (Worthy News In-Depth)
Artificial intelligence (AI) developer OpenAI and high-tech military manufacturer Anduril Industries are rushing to develop AI technology for the U.S. military amid concerns that China will win the race in this field.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Mourn Islamic Murder of Courageous Brother, Work to Fortify Community
A Christian farming village in northern Nigeria’s Plateau state is working to build community safety after a courageous brother was killed defending them from an attack by suspected Islamic Fulani extremists last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Satanic Temple Offering Religious Class to Ohio Elementary Children
Not to be outdone by Christians, a group of self-described “non-theistic satanists” are offering elementary-age students at a public school in Ohio the chance to participate in a class hosted by The Satanic Temple.
Syrian Islamic Rebels Overtake Hama; Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Focus)
Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad, adding to concerns about the plight of the country’s Christian minority, according to military officials and aid workers.
French President Macron Refuses To Resign
Faced with the most significant political turmoil in years, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged Thursday he would name a new prime minister within “the coming days" but dismissed calls for his resignation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Egypt Presents New Ceasefire Proposal to Hamas
Egypt has presented Hamas with an updated proposal to free some of the roughly 100 remaining hostages and initiate a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli officials said.
Australia Approves UNGA Resolution for Israel to Withdraw from West Bank and Gaza
Reversing more than 20 years of prior policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Australia on Tuesday voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution that calls for Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza to the pre-1967 borders, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The resolution passed by 157-8 votes with seven abstentions and the United States and Israel voting ‘no.’
Inside the United States
Massive 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern California; Tsunami Warning Lifted
A tsunami warning was lifted after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Cape Mendocino in Northern California on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremor, recorded at around 10:44 a.m., occurred roughly 62 miles west of Ferndale, California, according to the agency.
House Speaker Denies White House Request for $24 Billion Additional Aid for Ukraine
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday told the White House that the Biden administration would not be allowed to request congressional approval for a further $24 billion in aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, explaining that incoming President-elect Trump should be the one to make such a request, the Hill reports.
US Navy is Fitting USS Zumwalt Destroyer With First Ship-Borne Hypersonic Missile
The US Navy is turning a costly misstep into a strategic advantage by retrofitting the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt with the Navy's first shipborne hypersonic weapon, according to Defense News. The move is understood to be a response to pressure from Russia and China, which have recently tested hypersonic weapons.
US Firms Rush To Rollout AI For Military (Worthy News In-Depth)
Artificial intelligence (AI) developer OpenAI and high-tech military manufacturer Anduril Industries are rushing to develop AI technology for the U.S. military amid concerns that China will win the race in this field.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Mourn Islamic Murder of Courageous Brother, Work to Fortify Community
A Christian farming village in northern Nigeria’s Plateau state is working to build community safety after a courageous brother was killed defending them from an attack by suspected Islamic Fulani extremists last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Satanic Temple Offering Religious Class to Ohio Elementary Children
Not to be outdone by Christians, a group of self-described “non-theistic satanists” are offering elementary-age students at a public school in Ohio the chance to participate in a class hosted by The Satanic Temple.