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Around the World
Iran In Race To Develop Atomic Bomb, Warn Intelligence Chiefs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran held a key national military ceremony Sunday amid mounting concerns it could have an atomic bomb soon.
Ukraine Suggests Giving Up Territory In Exchange For NATO Umbrella (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, for the first time, publicly suggested bringing Ukrainian territory he controls under the NATO military alliance umbrella while all Russian-occupied areas could remain under Moscow’s control until a diplomatic settlement is reached.
Flood-Stricken Malaysia, Indonesia Face More Deaths
Malaysia and Indonesia faced more suffering Friday, with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim barring his cabinet members from going on leave after the displacement of over 90,000 people in a growing flood disaster that authorities fear could be the country's worst in a decade.
Insurgents Breach Syria’s Second-Largest City
Syrian opposition groups have breached Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, after blowing up two car bombs and fighting with government forces on Friday in clashes that have killed some 200 people, a Syria war monitor and witnesses say.
Australia Bans Social Media For Minors Under 16
Setting a benchmark for jurisdictions worldwide, Australia has banned social media for children under 16. with the government saying that " the safety of our kids is a priority.”
Serbs: ‘15 Minutes of Silence For Victims Of Roof Collapse’
Protesters in Serbia stood in silence for 15 minutes on Friday for the victims of a roof collapse in a northern city that killed more than a dozen people and underscored concerns about corruption in the Balkan nation.
Clashes Erupt As Georgia’s Premier Halts EU Membership Talks
Tensions remain high in Georgia’s capital, where police and protesters clashed after the country's ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028
British Legislators Take First Step Toward Assisted Dying
British legislators have agreed to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill people, despite concerns the law could be misused to pressure patients deemed ‘unfit’ to live longer.
Starbucks Overlooking Nuclear North Korea
One may be forgiven for thinking twice about enjoying a coffee here. Yet a South Korean border observatory overseeing a quiet North Korean mountain village was precisely where the Starbucks coffee chain decided to open an outlet on Friday.
Romania’s Top Court Demands Recount In Presidential Poll
A pro-Russian presidential candidate has condemned Romania's top court's decision to order a recount of votes in the first round of the presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Facility in Syria Amid Intense Fighting in Aleppo
Amid intense fighting in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, Israeli Air Force fighter jets tested the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon on Saturday with strikes targeting infrastructure in Syria near a border crossing with Lebanon. Israel stated the site was "actively" being used by Hezbollah for weapons transfers.
Hopes For Normal Saudi-Israeli Relations
Saudi Arabia has softened its position on Palestinian statehood, telling Washington that “a public commitment” from Israel to a two-state solution “could be enough” for the Gulf kingdom to normalize relations with the Jewish nation, according to Saudi and Western officials.
Inside the United States
ICE: Nearly 180,000 Noncitizens Deliberately Not Detained, Roaming Free in US Cities
In the second and third quarters of fiscal 2024, U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents removed nearly 68,000 illegal border crossers, ICE says. ICE claims the number “reflects a 69% increase over removals during the third quarter in fiscal year 2023, and is more than 140% of ICE removals for all fiscal year 2023.”
Trump Pledges To Defend US Dollar Against BRICS Currency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned Saturday that he would impose 100 percent tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they threaten the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn Passing of Hal Lindsey, Author of ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’
Evangelical Christians have plunged into mourning after Hal Lindsey, who explained the Biblical “signs of times” to millions worldwide, passed away at the age of 95.
Worthy Insights
Attacks in Aleppo ‘ostensibly good news for Israel,’ JISS senior research fellow says
The Islamist attack on Aleppo is “ostensibly good news for Israel,” Daniel Rakov, a senior research fellow for the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said in a Saturday post to X/Twitter.
Iran In Race To Develop Atomic Bomb, Warn Intelligence Chiefs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran held a key national military ceremony Sunday amid mounting concerns it could have an atomic bomb soon.
Ukraine Suggests Giving Up Territory In Exchange For NATO Umbrella (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, for the first time, publicly suggested bringing Ukrainian territory he controls under the NATO military alliance umbrella while all Russian-occupied areas could remain under Moscow’s control until a diplomatic settlement is reached.
Flood-Stricken Malaysia, Indonesia Face More Deaths
Malaysia and Indonesia faced more suffering Friday, with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim barring his cabinet members from going on leave after the displacement of over 90,000 people in a growing flood disaster that authorities fear could be the country's worst in a decade.
Insurgents Breach Syria’s Second-Largest City
Syrian opposition groups have breached Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, after blowing up two car bombs and fighting with government forces on Friday in clashes that have killed some 200 people, a Syria war monitor and witnesses say.
Australia Bans Social Media For Minors Under 16
Setting a benchmark for jurisdictions worldwide, Australia has banned social media for children under 16. with the government saying that " the safety of our kids is a priority.”
Serbs: ‘15 Minutes of Silence For Victims Of Roof Collapse’
Protesters in Serbia stood in silence for 15 minutes on Friday for the victims of a roof collapse in a northern city that killed more than a dozen people and underscored concerns about corruption in the Balkan nation.
Clashes Erupt As Georgia’s Premier Halts EU Membership Talks
Tensions remain high in Georgia’s capital, where police and protesters clashed after the country's ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028
British Legislators Take First Step Toward Assisted Dying
British legislators have agreed to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill people, despite concerns the law could be misused to pressure patients deemed ‘unfit’ to live longer.
Starbucks Overlooking Nuclear North Korea
One may be forgiven for thinking twice about enjoying a coffee here. Yet a South Korean border observatory overseeing a quiet North Korean mountain village was precisely where the Starbucks coffee chain decided to open an outlet on Friday.
Romania’s Top Court Demands Recount In Presidential Poll
A pro-Russian presidential candidate has condemned Romania's top court's decision to order a recount of votes in the first round of the presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Facility in Syria Amid Intense Fighting in Aleppo
Amid intense fighting in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, Israeli Air Force fighter jets tested the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon on Saturday with strikes targeting infrastructure in Syria near a border crossing with Lebanon. Israel stated the site was "actively" being used by Hezbollah for weapons transfers.
Hopes For Normal Saudi-Israeli Relations
Saudi Arabia has softened its position on Palestinian statehood, telling Washington that “a public commitment” from Israel to a two-state solution “could be enough” for the Gulf kingdom to normalize relations with the Jewish nation, according to Saudi and Western officials.
Inside the United States
ICE: Nearly 180,000 Noncitizens Deliberately Not Detained, Roaming Free in US Cities
In the second and third quarters of fiscal 2024, U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents removed nearly 68,000 illegal border crossers, ICE says. ICE claims the number “reflects a 69% increase over removals during the third quarter in fiscal year 2023, and is more than 140% of ICE removals for all fiscal year 2023.”
Trump Pledges To Defend US Dollar Against BRICS Currency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned Saturday that he would impose 100 percent tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they threaten the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn Passing of Hal Lindsey, Author of ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’
Evangelical Christians have plunged into mourning after Hal Lindsey, who explained the Biblical “signs of times” to millions worldwide, passed away at the age of 95.
Worthy Insights
Attacks in Aleppo ‘ostensibly good news for Israel,’ JISS senior research fellow says
The Islamist attack on Aleppo is “ostensibly good news for Israel,” Daniel Rakov, a senior research fellow for the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said in a Saturday post to X/Twitter.
Around the World
Iran Cancels Plans To Attack Israel After Trump Victory (Worthy News Focus)
Iran has canceled plans to attack Israel following Donald J. Trump's victory in the recent U.S. presidential elections, Israeli and Iranian officials say.
Crowds Protest Rising Antisemitism In Amsterdam
Hundreds gathered in the center of Amsterdam Thursday to rally against rising antisemitism after the Dutch capital’s first pogrom since World War Two and an attack on pro-Israel group Christenen voor Israel (‘Christians for Israel’).
Jewish London Neighborhood Strewn With Flyers Saying “Every Zionist Needs to Leave Britain or Be Slaughtered”
The well-known Jewish neighborhood of Hendon in London, England, has been targeted with leaflets containing the words “Every Zionist needs to leave Britain or be slaughtered,” GB News reported on Wednesday, November 27. The message was written in both English and Hebrew.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden Administration Approves $680M Arms Deal Following Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms package to Israel, including thousands of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs, a U.S. official confirmed Wednesday, as reported by the Financial Times.
Secret ‘Iranian Clause’ Within Lebanon’s Ceasefire Agreement
A confidential clause in the U.S.-Israel side agreement to the Lebanon ceasefire, known as the "Iranian clause" and reportedly focusing on Iran, was a key element of Israel's acceptance of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Formally Condemns Antisemitism
Antisemitism has been formally condemned in the U.S. House of Representatives through a resolution put forward by a North Carolina congresswoman passing 388-21.
US House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Promote Human Rights in North Korea
The US House of Representatives on November 20 passed a bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. With the Act having expired in 2022, US Reps. Young Kim (R-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced the bill to renew the legislation.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Gather For Prayer, Support Amid Ongoing Slaughter and Abductions
As Islamic jihadists continue a relentless campaign of murder, abductions, and displacement against Christians in northern Nigeria, communities of local believers are joining together to pray and to support one another, including with finances to pay extortionate ransoms for kidnapped loved ones, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Christians Banned From Eight Villages in Chhattisgarh State
As part of an intensifying intolerance of Christianity in India, eight village councils in the Sukma District of India’s Chhattisgarh State passed a joint resolution earlier this month to ban Christians from staying in their communities, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Worthy Insights
Sanhedrin Announces Ruling: All Jews Worldwide Must Come Home to Israel Immediately
The nascent Sanhedrin in Jerusalem has made an official ruling, calling on Jews outside of Israel to come home.
UN adviser fired over refusal to label Gaza war as genocide, WSJ argues
An op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal editorial board titled "The UN's anti-Israel 'genocide' purge" claims the United Nations' decision not to renew Alice Wairimu Nderitu's contract as Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide stems directly from her refusal to characterize Israel's military campaign in Gaza as genocide.
Iran Cancels Plans To Attack Israel After Trump Victory (Worthy News Focus)
Iran has canceled plans to attack Israel following Donald J. Trump's victory in the recent U.S. presidential elections, Israeli and Iranian officials say.
Crowds Protest Rising Antisemitism In Amsterdam
Hundreds gathered in the center of Amsterdam Thursday to rally against rising antisemitism after the Dutch capital’s first pogrom since World War Two and an attack on pro-Israel group Christenen voor Israel (‘Christians for Israel’).
Jewish London Neighborhood Strewn With Flyers Saying “Every Zionist Needs to Leave Britain or Be Slaughtered”
The well-known Jewish neighborhood of Hendon in London, England, has been targeted with leaflets containing the words “Every Zionist needs to leave Britain or be slaughtered,” GB News reported on Wednesday, November 27. The message was written in both English and Hebrew.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden Administration Approves $680M Arms Deal Following Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms package to Israel, including thousands of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs, a U.S. official confirmed Wednesday, as reported by the Financial Times.
Secret ‘Iranian Clause’ Within Lebanon’s Ceasefire Agreement
A confidential clause in the U.S.-Israel side agreement to the Lebanon ceasefire, known as the "Iranian clause" and reportedly focusing on Iran, was a key element of Israel's acceptance of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Formally Condemns Antisemitism
Antisemitism has been formally condemned in the U.S. House of Representatives through a resolution put forward by a North Carolina congresswoman passing 388-21.
US House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Promote Human Rights in North Korea
The US House of Representatives on November 20 passed a bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. With the Act having expired in 2022, US Reps. Young Kim (R-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced the bill to renew the legislation.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Gather For Prayer, Support Amid Ongoing Slaughter and Abductions
As Islamic jihadists continue a relentless campaign of murder, abductions, and displacement against Christians in northern Nigeria, communities of local believers are joining together to pray and to support one another, including with finances to pay extortionate ransoms for kidnapped loved ones, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Christians Banned From Eight Villages in Chhattisgarh State
As part of an intensifying intolerance of Christianity in India, eight village councils in the Sukma District of India’s Chhattisgarh State passed a joint resolution earlier this month to ban Christians from staying in their communities, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Worthy Insights
Sanhedrin Announces Ruling: All Jews Worldwide Must Come Home to Israel Immediately
The nascent Sanhedrin in Jerusalem has made an official ruling, calling on Jews outside of Israel to come home.
UN adviser fired over refusal to label Gaza war as genocide, WSJ argues
An op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal editorial board titled "The UN's anti-Israel 'genocide' purge" claims the United Nations' decision not to renew Alice Wairimu Nderitu's contract as Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide stems directly from her refusal to characterize Israel's military campaign in Gaza as genocide.
Around the World
Trump Calls Talk with Mexico’s New Leader ‘Productive’ on Drugs and Border Issues
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he had a "productive conversation" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo about combating the illegal flow of fentanyl into the United States and addressing illegal immigration. Trump added that Mexico had agreed to take immediate action to prevent illegal immigrants from reaching the southern border.
Indonesia Christians Urge Prayers As Landslide Kills More Than 20
Christians in Indonesia, a minority in the world’s largest Muslim nation, appealed for prayers Wednesday at least 20 people died after flash floods hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Set to Procure Personal Laser Defense System for Troops
The Israeli government is set to sign an important new deal with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems company for the purchase of a ground-breaking personal laser defense system to protect infantry soldiers serving with the Israel Defense Forces, Ynet News reports.
Israel to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu/Gallant
Israel will appeal the arrest warrants issued last week by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Executioner of Holocaust Organizer Eichmann Dies
Shalom Nagar, the executioner of notorious Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann, passed away at the age of 86, Israeli sources confirmed Wednesday.
Inside the United States
FBI Investigating Bomb Threats Against Trump Cabinet Nominees
The FBI announced Wednesday that it is investigating bomb threats and "swatting" incidents, as well as other threats, targeting several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees.
DeWine Signs Ohio Bathroom Bill Into Law
Schools in Ohio are required to have single-sex bathrooms and locker rooms after Gov. Mike DeWine signed the state’s bathroom bill into law Wednesday.
Hurricane Season Caused Estimated $500 Billion in Loss and Damage
The now-ending 2024 record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season is estimated to have cost the United States around $500 billion in total damage and economic loss, Accu Weather reports.
Christian News
100 Christian Families Freed From Slavery In Pakistan; Thousands Still Held (Worthy News In-Depth)
There was hope Tuesday for at least some of the thousands of Christians held as “bonded labors” in Islamic-ruled Pakistan, with Christian aid workers telling Worthy News they freed 100 Christian families ahead of Christmas.
Indonesia: Authorities Allow 2 Years’ Worth of Garbage to Pile Up Beside Church Building
Authorities in Islamic-ruled Indonesia have allowed two years’ worth of putrid garbage to pile up next to a church building and Catholic university in Yogyakarta city, capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java Province, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Christians Are Persecuted in Most Indian States, Report
A new study shows that Christians in India face persecution at the hands of Hindu nationalists in no fewer than 23 of the country’s 28 states, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Anti-Israel Groups Plan Coordinated Protests in ‘Global Escalation’ Over Thanksgiving Holiday
A coalition of radical anti-Israel groups is planning a "global escalation" in dozens of cities across the United States throughout the Thanksgiving holiday season.
Elon Musk, Ramaswamy signal intention to defund Planned Parenthood
The leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency have indicated that funding for the nation's largest abortion provider may be on the chopping block as they seek to make drastic reductions to government spending.
Justin Trudeau Vows to Arrest Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu if He Sets Foot on Canadian Soil
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot on Canadian soil.
Trump Calls Talk with Mexico’s New Leader ‘Productive’ on Drugs and Border Issues
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he had a "productive conversation" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo about combating the illegal flow of fentanyl into the United States and addressing illegal immigration. Trump added that Mexico had agreed to take immediate action to prevent illegal immigrants from reaching the southern border.
Indonesia Christians Urge Prayers As Landslide Kills More Than 20
Christians in Indonesia, a minority in the world’s largest Muslim nation, appealed for prayers Wednesday at least 20 people died after flash floods hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Set to Procure Personal Laser Defense System for Troops
The Israeli government is set to sign an important new deal with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems company for the purchase of a ground-breaking personal laser defense system to protect infantry soldiers serving with the Israel Defense Forces, Ynet News reports.
Israel to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu/Gallant
Israel will appeal the arrest warrants issued last week by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Executioner of Holocaust Organizer Eichmann Dies
Shalom Nagar, the executioner of notorious Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann, passed away at the age of 86, Israeli sources confirmed Wednesday.
Inside the United States
FBI Investigating Bomb Threats Against Trump Cabinet Nominees
The FBI announced Wednesday that it is investigating bomb threats and "swatting" incidents, as well as other threats, targeting several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees.
DeWine Signs Ohio Bathroom Bill Into Law
Schools in Ohio are required to have single-sex bathrooms and locker rooms after Gov. Mike DeWine signed the state’s bathroom bill into law Wednesday.
Hurricane Season Caused Estimated $500 Billion in Loss and Damage
The now-ending 2024 record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season is estimated to have cost the United States around $500 billion in total damage and economic loss, Accu Weather reports.
Christian News
100 Christian Families Freed From Slavery In Pakistan; Thousands Still Held (Worthy News In-Depth)
There was hope Tuesday for at least some of the thousands of Christians held as “bonded labors” in Islamic-ruled Pakistan, with Christian aid workers telling Worthy News they freed 100 Christian families ahead of Christmas.
Indonesia: Authorities Allow 2 Years’ Worth of Garbage to Pile Up Beside Church Building
Authorities in Islamic-ruled Indonesia have allowed two years’ worth of putrid garbage to pile up next to a church building and Catholic university in Yogyakarta city, capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java Province, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Christians Are Persecuted in Most Indian States, Report
A new study shows that Christians in India face persecution at the hands of Hindu nationalists in no fewer than 23 of the country’s 28 states, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Anti-Israel Groups Plan Coordinated Protests in ‘Global Escalation’ Over Thanksgiving Holiday
A coalition of radical anti-Israel groups is planning a "global escalation" in dozens of cities across the United States throughout the Thanksgiving holiday season.
Elon Musk, Ramaswamy signal intention to defund Planned Parenthood
The leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency have indicated that funding for the nation's largest abortion provider may be on the chopping block as they seek to make drastic reductions to government spending.
Justin Trudeau Vows to Arrest Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu if He Sets Foot on Canadian Soil
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot on Canadian soil.