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Around the World
Climate Gathering Agrees On 1 Trillion Dollar Deal After Tensions (Worthy News Radio)
Delegates of rich and poor countries concluded a trillion-dollar deal on what they view as “a climate crisis” on Sunday after marathon talks at a climate gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan. The negotiations were overshadowed by mounting tensions, with India among those opposing the accord.
Hungary Invites Israeli PM After ‘Cynical ICC Ruling’ Divides Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary won’t comply with a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran Rapidly Enriches Uranium To Protest UN Resolution
Iran warned Friday it is launching “new and advanced” centrifuges to rapidly enrich uranium because the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog censured the Islamic Republic for failing to cooperate fully with the agency’s monitoring and inspection.
MSF Halts Operations In Haiti After Deadly Attacks, Christians Worried
The humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says it is “heartbroken” to suspend its operations in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, for the first time in three decades due to deadly violence.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Heavy Rocket Fire From Hezbollah As Israel Continues Strikes in Lebanon
Several people were wounded Sunday as Hezbollah launched over 250 rockets and drones at northern and central Israel, according to the military and medics. In response to the relentless attacks, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hezbollah's command centers in southern Beirut.
Israel Condemns Killing Israeli-Rabbi Moldovan In ‘Antisemitic Terror Act’
Israel’s government said Sunday that an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who disappeared in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was killed in a “heinous antisemitic terror act” and indirectly blamed Iran for his murder.
Inside the United States
FEMA Under Investigation Over Trump Supporter Discrimination
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has opened an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency over reports that it discriminated against supporters of Donald Trump.
Judge Again Delays Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing
A New York judge on Friday once again delayed the sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case as Trump seeks dismissal of the felony case.
Christian News
Turkey Has Seen a Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes
Turkey has seen a surge in anti-Christian hate crimes since 2020, International Christian Concern (ICC) warns in a new report. Muslim-majority Turkey ranks 50 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Climate Gathering Agrees On 1 Trillion Dollar Deal After Tensions (Worthy News Radio)
Delegates of rich and poor countries concluded a trillion-dollar deal on what they view as “a climate crisis” on Sunday after marathon talks at a climate gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan. The negotiations were overshadowed by mounting tensions, with India among those opposing the accord.
Hungary Invites Israeli PM After ‘Cynical ICC Ruling’ Divides Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary won’t comply with a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran Rapidly Enriches Uranium To Protest UN Resolution
Iran warned Friday it is launching “new and advanced” centrifuges to rapidly enrich uranium because the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog censured the Islamic Republic for failing to cooperate fully with the agency’s monitoring and inspection.
MSF Halts Operations In Haiti After Deadly Attacks, Christians Worried
The humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says it is “heartbroken” to suspend its operations in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, for the first time in three decades due to deadly violence.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Heavy Rocket Fire From Hezbollah As Israel Continues Strikes in Lebanon
Several people were wounded Sunday as Hezbollah launched over 250 rockets and drones at northern and central Israel, according to the military and medics. In response to the relentless attacks, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hezbollah's command centers in southern Beirut.
Israel Condemns Killing Israeli-Rabbi Moldovan In ‘Antisemitic Terror Act’
Israel’s government said Sunday that an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who disappeared in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was killed in a “heinous antisemitic terror act” and indirectly blamed Iran for his murder.
Inside the United States
FEMA Under Investigation Over Trump Supporter Discrimination
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has opened an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency over reports that it discriminated against supporters of Donald Trump.
Judge Again Delays Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing
A New York judge on Friday once again delayed the sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case as Trump seeks dismissal of the felony case.
Christian News
Turkey Has Seen a Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes
Turkey has seen a surge in anti-Christian hate crimes since 2020, International Christian Concern (ICC) warns in a new report. Muslim-majority Turkey ranks 50 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
Ukraine Fires British, US Missiles Deep Into Russia
Ukraine fired a dozen British Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russia on Wednesday after launching it is U.S. ATACMS missiles, prompting Moscow to warn that it is lowering its threshold for the use of atomic weapons.
Iran Warns European Nations Over Its Nuclear Stockpile
Tehran has condemned three European nations for pursuing a new censure resolution against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after a leaked report showed the country is expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched to near-weapons-grade levels.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Nominates Evangelical Huckabee As Israel’s Ambassador Among Others
President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, to serve as his U.S. ambassador to Israel during mounting tensions in the Middle East.
US Vetos UN Security Council Resolution Calling For Ceasefire in Gaza
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza because it was not linked to the immediate release of hostages.
Inside the United States
California and Pacific Northwest Hit with “Bomb Cyclone”
California and the Pacific Northwest are facing severe weather, power outages, and falling trees amid a “bomb cyclone” which began to bear down on the region on Tuesday and is expected to last until Friday, the Associated Press reports.
Biden-Harris Administration Knew of “Dramatic” Rise in Illegal Child Labor But Did Nothing to Prevent It, Obstructed Senate Investigation
A detailed report by the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) published this month states that the Biden-Harris administration has been aware of a recent “dramatic” increase in illegal child labor among migrant children but has taken no meaningful action to prevent it. Moreover, the report asserts the Biden-Harris administration has failed to cooperate with state and local investigations into the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied migrant children (UCs) and has even obstructed congressional oversight of the issue.
Texas Offers Land to Facilitate Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign Promise
The Texas Land Commissioner has contacted President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration to say that the state will make available more than 1,400 acres of land to serve as a landing stage on which detention centers could be built to facilitate what Trump promised would be the largest mass deportation of undocumented people in US history.
Christian News
Police Refuse to Arrest Islamist Who Raped Their 18-Year-Old Girl at Gunpoint, Her Christian Family Says
Police in Punjab Province, Pakistan, have refused to arrest an Islamic man who is accused of raping a young Christian woman at gunpoint earlier this month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Will Israel apply martial law in Gaza?
Israel appears to be on its way to realizing the idea of a military administration in the Gaza Strip. In view of actions on the ground, it seems that Israel has increased its activity toward implementation of the move. Netanyahu's senior coalition members, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have already expressed their opinion on the matter countless times, but now things seem to be getting a push on the ground. Ynet has learned that, in the last few days, the security establishment is beginning to actively work with external companies that will handle all humanitarian aid issues in the Gaza Strip, under Israeli supervision.
Ukraine Fires British, US Missiles Deep Into Russia
Ukraine fired a dozen British Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russia on Wednesday after launching it is U.S. ATACMS missiles, prompting Moscow to warn that it is lowering its threshold for the use of atomic weapons.
Iran Warns European Nations Over Its Nuclear Stockpile
Tehran has condemned three European nations for pursuing a new censure resolution against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after a leaked report showed the country is expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched to near-weapons-grade levels.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Nominates Evangelical Huckabee As Israel’s Ambassador Among Others
President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, to serve as his U.S. ambassador to Israel during mounting tensions in the Middle East.
US Vetos UN Security Council Resolution Calling For Ceasefire in Gaza
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza because it was not linked to the immediate release of hostages.
Inside the United States
California and Pacific Northwest Hit with “Bomb Cyclone”
California and the Pacific Northwest are facing severe weather, power outages, and falling trees amid a “bomb cyclone” which began to bear down on the region on Tuesday and is expected to last until Friday, the Associated Press reports.
Biden-Harris Administration Knew of “Dramatic” Rise in Illegal Child Labor But Did Nothing to Prevent It, Obstructed Senate Investigation
A detailed report by the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) published this month states that the Biden-Harris administration has been aware of a recent “dramatic” increase in illegal child labor among migrant children but has taken no meaningful action to prevent it. Moreover, the report asserts the Biden-Harris administration has failed to cooperate with state and local investigations into the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied migrant children (UCs) and has even obstructed congressional oversight of the issue.
Texas Offers Land to Facilitate Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign Promise
The Texas Land Commissioner has contacted President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration to say that the state will make available more than 1,400 acres of land to serve as a landing stage on which detention centers could be built to facilitate what Trump promised would be the largest mass deportation of undocumented people in US history.
Christian News
Police Refuse to Arrest Islamist Who Raped Their 18-Year-Old Girl at Gunpoint, Her Christian Family Says
Police in Punjab Province, Pakistan, have refused to arrest an Islamic man who is accused of raping a young Christian woman at gunpoint earlier this month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Will Israel apply martial law in Gaza?
Israel appears to be on its way to realizing the idea of a military administration in the Gaza Strip. In view of actions on the ground, it seems that Israel has increased its activity toward implementation of the move. Netanyahu's senior coalition members, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have already expressed their opinion on the matter countless times, but now things seem to be getting a push on the ground. Ynet has learned that, in the last few days, the security establishment is beginning to actively work with external companies that will handle all humanitarian aid issues in the Gaza Strip, under Israeli supervision.
Around the World
Syria: Turkey Has Cut Off Water/Electricity for 1 Million People Following Air Strikes Targeting Kurdish “Terrorist” Groups
Turkey has cut off access to electricity and water for more than a million people in north-east Syria through airstrikes against the separatist Kurdish-held Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), BBC News reported on Tuesday, November 19. The situation is all the more critical as the region has been struck by a drought.
Philippines Christians Thanking For Prayers After Deadly Typhoon
Christians in the Philippines said Tuesday they are thankful for prayers as the cleanup began after deadly Super Typhoon Man-yi.
Ecuador Declares National Emergency Amid Wildfire Crisis
Ecuador on Monday (November 18) declared a 60-day state of national emergency amid raging wildfires, which have resulted in evacuations and the destruction of 24,700 acres of land, Reuters reports. The situation has remained critical.
Putin Changes Nuclear Doctrine, Ukraine Fires U.S. Made Missiles
Ukraine has launched its first strikes inside Russian territory using U.S.-made long-range missiles, according to Russia's Ministry of Defense. In response to the Biden Administration allowing Ukraine to use U.S. missiles, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a revised nuclear doctrine that eases the conditions for using nuclear weapons.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Criticizes Biden’s Policies, Finds Common Ground with Trump
In an address delivered to the Knesset on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remarked that the guidance from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden on dealing with Iran and its terrorist proxies in the region was often misguided. Despite pressure from the Biden administration, Netanyahu asserted that Israel had decided to "follow our own view."
IDF Finds Troves of Russian-Made Weapons in Hezbollah’s Possession
Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon have discovered troves of Russian weapons that were in the possession of Hezbollah, the Islamic terror group Israel is fighting, the Wall Street Journal reported exclusively on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Incoming Trump Administration Focused on Locating 300,000 Missing Children
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for border czar, Tom Homan, emphasized the urgency for the Trump administration to focus on locating and rescuing 300,000 children who are currently missing in the United States due to the border crisis, citing concerns about their risk of exploitation.
Musk Unveils Supercomputer ‘To Understand Universe’ (Worthy World Watch)
Billionaire Elon Musk has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training center with the world’s fastest supercomputer “to understand the universe”.
Wyoming: District Judge Strikes Down State Laws Which Banned Abortion Including With Pills
A district court judge on Monday blocked the continued implementation of Wyoming abortion bans that also expressly prohibited the use of abortion pills to end pregnancies, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
Police Refuse to Arrest Islamist Who Raped Their 18-Year-Old Girl at Gunpoint, Her Christian Family Says
Police in Punjab Province, Pakistan, have refused to arrest an Islamic man who is accused of raping a young Christian woman at gunpoint earlier this month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee: Biden administration ‘put far more pressure on Israel than on Hamas’ (Video)
U.S. ambassador-designate to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized the Biden administration’s approach to Israel on Tuesday, accusing it of applying more pressure on the Jewish state than on its adversaries.
Syria: Turkey Has Cut Off Water/Electricity for 1 Million People Following Air Strikes Targeting Kurdish “Terrorist” Groups
Turkey has cut off access to electricity and water for more than a million people in north-east Syria through airstrikes against the separatist Kurdish-held Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), BBC News reported on Tuesday, November 19. The situation is all the more critical as the region has been struck by a drought.
Philippines Christians Thanking For Prayers After Deadly Typhoon
Christians in the Philippines said Tuesday they are thankful for prayers as the cleanup began after deadly Super Typhoon Man-yi.
Ecuador Declares National Emergency Amid Wildfire Crisis
Ecuador on Monday (November 18) declared a 60-day state of national emergency amid raging wildfires, which have resulted in evacuations and the destruction of 24,700 acres of land, Reuters reports. The situation has remained critical.
Putin Changes Nuclear Doctrine, Ukraine Fires U.S. Made Missiles
Ukraine has launched its first strikes inside Russian territory using U.S.-made long-range missiles, according to Russia's Ministry of Defense. In response to the Biden Administration allowing Ukraine to use U.S. missiles, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a revised nuclear doctrine that eases the conditions for using nuclear weapons.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Criticizes Biden’s Policies, Finds Common Ground with Trump
In an address delivered to the Knesset on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remarked that the guidance from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden on dealing with Iran and its terrorist proxies in the region was often misguided. Despite pressure from the Biden administration, Netanyahu asserted that Israel had decided to "follow our own view."
IDF Finds Troves of Russian-Made Weapons in Hezbollah’s Possession
Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon have discovered troves of Russian weapons that were in the possession of Hezbollah, the Islamic terror group Israel is fighting, the Wall Street Journal reported exclusively on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Incoming Trump Administration Focused on Locating 300,000 Missing Children
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for border czar, Tom Homan, emphasized the urgency for the Trump administration to focus on locating and rescuing 300,000 children who are currently missing in the United States due to the border crisis, citing concerns about their risk of exploitation.
Musk Unveils Supercomputer ‘To Understand Universe’ (Worthy World Watch)
Billionaire Elon Musk has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training center with the world’s fastest supercomputer “to understand the universe”.
Wyoming: District Judge Strikes Down State Laws Which Banned Abortion Including With Pills
A district court judge on Monday blocked the continued implementation of Wyoming abortion bans that also expressly prohibited the use of abortion pills to end pregnancies, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
Police Refuse to Arrest Islamist Who Raped Their 18-Year-Old Girl at Gunpoint, Her Christian Family Says
Police in Punjab Province, Pakistan, have refused to arrest an Islamic man who is accused of raping a young Christian woman at gunpoint earlier this month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee: Biden administration ‘put far more pressure on Israel than on Hamas’ (Video)
U.S. ambassador-designate to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized the Biden administration’s approach to Israel on Tuesday, accusing it of applying more pressure on the Jewish state than on its adversaries.