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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.
Around the World
Myanmar: 2 Million People at Risk of Starvation in Next Few Months, UN Report
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has warned that around 2 million people in war-torn Myanmar’s Rakhine state will be at risk of starvation by March-April 2025. Myanmar has been wracked by a bloody civil war between the Buddhist Tatmadaw military junta that wrested power in a 2021 coup and ethnoreligious forces that are resisting the army’s violent rule: the war has caused catastrophic conditions for many of Myanmar’s civilians.
Russia Vows To Retaliate After Massive Ukrainian Missile Strikes (Worthy News Focus)
Moscow warned Tuesday it would retaliate after Ukraine twice fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles deep into Russia, contributing to the largest loss of Russian and North Korean supplied ammunition during the war.
Hungary’s Orbán Warns West Over Russia’s Nuclear Threats
Hungary’s prime minister has urged the West to take Moscow’s nuclear threats more seriously and said the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden took “significant risks” by allowing Ukraine to use heavy weapons against Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Approves Ceasefire With Hezbollah; Hostage Deal May Near
Israel has approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah to end the war in Lebanon, while separately delegates discussed a hostage deal for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mexico, Canada, China Cool to Trump’s Tariff Plan
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to hit America's top trading partners with 25% tariffs on imported goods prompted a cool response from neighbors and China.
US Consumer Confidence Rises To 16-Month High
America’s consumer confidence increased to a 16-month high in November as optimism about the world’s leading economy increased partly due to Donald J. Trump's election victory, market watchers announced Tuesday.
Missouri: County Court Upholds State Ban on Sex-Change Treatments for Minors
A Missouri county court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans sex-change surgeries for minors under the age of 18 as well as hormones and puberty blockers for minors who had not started those treatments by August 2023, the Associated Press reports. Missouri is among 26 states that have passed laws restricting or banning sex-change treatments for minors.
Christian News
Mozambique: ISIS Slits Throats of Christians, “Ask the Lord to Comfort the Bereaved and Fearful”
Islamic State terrorist insurgents in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, brutally murdered four Christians in separate incidents earlier this month, Barnabas Aid reports.
Pakistan: Pastor Takes Family Into Hiding Following Rape of 14-Year-Old Daughter
A pastor in Punjab Province, Pakistan has taken his family into hiding after police failed to arrest an Islamic neighbor who raped his 14-year-old daughter and then threatened them all, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Myanmar: 2 Million People at Risk of Starvation in Next Few Months, UN Report
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has warned that around 2 million people in war-torn Myanmar’s Rakhine state will be at risk of starvation by March-April 2025. Myanmar has been wracked by a bloody civil war between the Buddhist Tatmadaw military junta that wrested power in a 2021 coup and ethnoreligious forces that are resisting the army’s violent rule: the war has caused catastrophic conditions for many of Myanmar’s civilians.
Russia Vows To Retaliate After Massive Ukrainian Missile Strikes (Worthy News Focus)
Moscow warned Tuesday it would retaliate after Ukraine twice fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles deep into Russia, contributing to the largest loss of Russian and North Korean supplied ammunition during the war.
Hungary’s Orbán Warns West Over Russia’s Nuclear Threats
Hungary’s prime minister has urged the West to take Moscow’s nuclear threats more seriously and said the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden took “significant risks” by allowing Ukraine to use heavy weapons against Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Approves Ceasefire With Hezbollah; Hostage Deal May Near
Israel has approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah to end the war in Lebanon, while separately delegates discussed a hostage deal for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mexico, Canada, China Cool to Trump’s Tariff Plan
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to hit America's top trading partners with 25% tariffs on imported goods prompted a cool response from neighbors and China.
US Consumer Confidence Rises To 16-Month High
America’s consumer confidence increased to a 16-month high in November as optimism about the world’s leading economy increased partly due to Donald J. Trump's election victory, market watchers announced Tuesday.
Missouri: County Court Upholds State Ban on Sex-Change Treatments for Minors
A Missouri county court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans sex-change surgeries for minors under the age of 18 as well as hormones and puberty blockers for minors who had not started those treatments by August 2023, the Associated Press reports. Missouri is among 26 states that have passed laws restricting or banning sex-change treatments for minors.
Christian News
Mozambique: ISIS Slits Throats of Christians, “Ask the Lord to Comfort the Bereaved and Fearful”
Islamic State terrorist insurgents in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, brutally murdered four Christians in separate incidents earlier this month, Barnabas Aid reports.
Pakistan: Pastor Takes Family Into Hiding Following Rape of 14-Year-Old Daughter
A pastor in Punjab Province, Pakistan has taken his family into hiding after police failed to arrest an Islamic neighbor who raped his 14-year-old daughter and then threatened them all, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Around the World
Discovery In Syria Shows Alphabet Older Than Thought
A shocking scientific finding in Syria challenges the long-held assumption that the ancient Egyptians created the first alphabet.
Egypt: 16 Missing In Red Sea Boat Tragedy
Egyptian authorities confirmed Monday that at least 16 people are missing, including foreigners, and 28 have been rescued after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea.
Lithuania: ‘Terrorism Not Excluded In DHL Plane Crash’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Lithuania said Monday that it could not exclude terrorism as the cause of a DHL cargo plane crash just outside the Vilnius airport that killed the Spanish pilot and injured the three other crew members.
Pro-Russian Candidate Surges In Romania’s Presidential Poll
Romania faced a political earthquake Monday as pro-Russian nationalist Calin Georgescu surged when votes were counted in the country's presidential election, setting up a neck-and-neck race with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set To Accept 60-Day Lebanon Truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the security cabinet in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to approve a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following over a year of conflict, despite opposition from northern leaders and some coalition members, according to multiple reports by Israeli media.
UAE Detains 3 Over Killing Of Israeli Rabbi
The United Arab Emirates said Monday police arrested three Uzbek nationals for the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in an assassination that Israel called an “antisemitic terror act.”
Inside the United States
Homan: Deportation Plan to Prioritize National Security Threats, Violent Criminals
President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan is putting together an extensive deportation plan for when he hits the ground running after they are both sworn into office in January.
DOJ, Courts Dismiss Election Interference Case Against Trump
A federal court approved Special Counsel Jack Smith's Monday request to dismiss his federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, due to the Department of Justice’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Christian Vote, Especially Catholics, Critical to Trump’s Historic Win
Christians helped push President-elect Donald Trump across the finish line on Election Day, a survey found.
US Colleges See 3,000% Surge in Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct 7 Attack
A new study shows there has been a 3,000% increase in antisemitic incidents on US college campuses since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza.
Christian News
Russian Pastor Arested/Detained For Sermon Against Ukraine War
A Pentecostal pastor in Russia is in prison charged with undermining national security after he preached a sermon in which he criticized the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine from a Biblical perspective, the Norway-based Forum 18 rights group reports.
Ancient “Jesus is God” mosaic on loan from Israel to US
Israel has loaned an ancient mosaic to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., until next year, which confirms that the first generations of Christians believed Jesus was God.
Discovery In Syria Shows Alphabet Older Than Thought
A shocking scientific finding in Syria challenges the long-held assumption that the ancient Egyptians created the first alphabet.
Egypt: 16 Missing In Red Sea Boat Tragedy
Egyptian authorities confirmed Monday that at least 16 people are missing, including foreigners, and 28 have been rescued after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea.
Lithuania: ‘Terrorism Not Excluded In DHL Plane Crash’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Lithuania said Monday that it could not exclude terrorism as the cause of a DHL cargo plane crash just outside the Vilnius airport that killed the Spanish pilot and injured the three other crew members.
Pro-Russian Candidate Surges In Romania’s Presidential Poll
Romania faced a political earthquake Monday as pro-Russian nationalist Calin Georgescu surged when votes were counted in the country's presidential election, setting up a neck-and-neck race with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set To Accept 60-Day Lebanon Truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the security cabinet in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to approve a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following over a year of conflict, despite opposition from northern leaders and some coalition members, according to multiple reports by Israeli media.
UAE Detains 3 Over Killing Of Israeli Rabbi
The United Arab Emirates said Monday police arrested three Uzbek nationals for the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in an assassination that Israel called an “antisemitic terror act.”
Inside the United States
Homan: Deportation Plan to Prioritize National Security Threats, Violent Criminals
President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan is putting together an extensive deportation plan for when he hits the ground running after they are both sworn into office in January.
DOJ, Courts Dismiss Election Interference Case Against Trump
A federal court approved Special Counsel Jack Smith's Monday request to dismiss his federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, due to the Department of Justice’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Christian Vote, Especially Catholics, Critical to Trump’s Historic Win
Christians helped push President-elect Donald Trump across the finish line on Election Day, a survey found.
US Colleges See 3,000% Surge in Antisemitic Incidents Since Oct 7 Attack
A new study shows there has been a 3,000% increase in antisemitic incidents on US college campuses since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza.
Christian News
Russian Pastor Arested/Detained For Sermon Against Ukraine War
A Pentecostal pastor in Russia is in prison charged with undermining national security after he preached a sermon in which he criticized the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine from a Biblical perspective, the Norway-based Forum 18 rights group reports.
Ancient “Jesus is God” mosaic on loan from Israel to US
Israel has loaned an ancient mosaic to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., until next year, which confirms that the first generations of Christians believed Jesus was God.