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Around the World
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Syria
The U.S. Military launched strikes on nine targets at two locations in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in response to several attacks on U.S. personnel over the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday.
Haiti’s Main Airport Closes As Rising Gang Violence Ravages Capital
Haiti's main airport temporarily shut down due to gang violence amid the anticipated appointment of a new interim prime minister, the U.S. Embassy stated on Monday.
Strong Earthquake Rocks Cuba
Cuba was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake at 11.49 am on Sunday (November 1), causing further damage to power lines and buildings in the island country that is still reeling from the effects two recent hurricanes, Reuters reports.
Israel Urges Jews To Stay Away From France Soccer Match After Amsterdam Pogrom (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has urged Israeli soccer fans not to attend the match between France and Israel in Paris on Thursday after Jews were hunted in the streets of Amsterdam in scenes resembling the 1930s and World War Two.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Foreign Minister Claims Establishing a Palestinian State Would Equate to Creating a Hamas State
Newly appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar set the tone for his foreign policy stating that the prospect of a Palestinian State created today "would be tantamount to creating a Hamas state."
Israeli Defense Minister Hints At Striking Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated at his first meeting with the IDF General Staff Forum that Iran's nuclear sites have become more vulnerable following Israel's recent airstrikes in the operation "Days of Repentance" and hinted that now is the time to remove the Iranian 'threat of annihilation.'
Inside the United States
Republicans Secure House Majority, Achieving Trifecta
Republicans have secured at least 219 seats in the House of Representatives and achieved a trifecta by winning the Presidency, and both chambers of Congress under the leadership of President-Elect Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. Elections.
Trump Appoints Former ICE Director as Border Czar, Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Tom Homan as his border czar and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., as the next ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump Eyes Changes to Military as He Prepares for Next Term
President Donald Trump could reshape the military during his next term in the White House with plans to invest in research, higher pay for troops and making sure veterans have access to housing.
Christian News
Egypt: Three Christians Hospitalized in Stabbing Attack by Islamic Extremists
While Egypt’s Islamic government has recently taken steps toward improving relations with the Egyptian Christian community, three Christian men were hospitalized last week following an attack by Islamic extremists armed with knives and machetes in Minya province, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder Christians in Plateau State
Continuing the relentless murder of Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state, Fulani jihadist herdsmen have murdered four Christians in less than three weeks, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Watch
Trump Releases Plans to Dismantle Deep State
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his 10-point plan to dismantle what he refers to as the "deep state" in order to reclaim American democracy from pervasive corruption in Washington.
RFK Jr. Educates Journalist on “Trusting the Science”
In a discussion, a journalist pointed out that RFK Jr. is a lawyer and activist, not a doctor or scientist. In response, RFK Jr. argued that blindly trusting experts is characteristic of religious beliefs and totalitarian systems, emphasizing that in a democratic society, it is essential to question everyone.
Worthy Insights
Midrash Hints that Trump Will Return Glory to Western World by Building Third Temple
Rabbi Yosef Berger revealed some amazing aspects of Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US Presidential election, most notably his potential role in building the Third Temple. As the spiritual descendant of Rome, the nation that destroyed the Second Temple, Trump has the potential to do a tikkun, fixing the sin of Rome, and returning the glory to Western society.
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Syria
The U.S. Military launched strikes on nine targets at two locations in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in response to several attacks on U.S. personnel over the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday.
Haiti’s Main Airport Closes As Rising Gang Violence Ravages Capital
Haiti's main airport temporarily shut down due to gang violence amid the anticipated appointment of a new interim prime minister, the U.S. Embassy stated on Monday.
Strong Earthquake Rocks Cuba
Cuba was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake at 11.49 am on Sunday (November 1), causing further damage to power lines and buildings in the island country that is still reeling from the effects two recent hurricanes, Reuters reports.
Israel Urges Jews To Stay Away From France Soccer Match After Amsterdam Pogrom (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has urged Israeli soccer fans not to attend the match between France and Israel in Paris on Thursday after Jews were hunted in the streets of Amsterdam in scenes resembling the 1930s and World War Two.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Foreign Minister Claims Establishing a Palestinian State Would Equate to Creating a Hamas State
Newly appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar set the tone for his foreign policy stating that the prospect of a Palestinian State created today "would be tantamount to creating a Hamas state."
Israeli Defense Minister Hints At Striking Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated at his first meeting with the IDF General Staff Forum that Iran's nuclear sites have become more vulnerable following Israel's recent airstrikes in the operation "Days of Repentance" and hinted that now is the time to remove the Iranian 'threat of annihilation.'
Inside the United States
Republicans Secure House Majority, Achieving Trifecta
Republicans have secured at least 219 seats in the House of Representatives and achieved a trifecta by winning the Presidency, and both chambers of Congress under the leadership of President-Elect Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. Elections.
Trump Appoints Former ICE Director as Border Czar, Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Tom Homan as his border czar and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., as the next ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump Eyes Changes to Military as He Prepares for Next Term
President Donald Trump could reshape the military during his next term in the White House with plans to invest in research, higher pay for troops and making sure veterans have access to housing.
Christian News
Egypt: Three Christians Hospitalized in Stabbing Attack by Islamic Extremists
While Egypt’s Islamic government has recently taken steps toward improving relations with the Egyptian Christian community, three Christian men were hospitalized last week following an attack by Islamic extremists armed with knives and machetes in Minya province, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder Christians in Plateau State
Continuing the relentless murder of Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state, Fulani jihadist herdsmen have murdered four Christians in less than three weeks, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Watch
Trump Releases Plans to Dismantle Deep State
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his 10-point plan to dismantle what he refers to as the "deep state" in order to reclaim American democracy from pervasive corruption in Washington.
RFK Jr. Educates Journalist on “Trusting the Science”
In a discussion, a journalist pointed out that RFK Jr. is a lawyer and activist, not a doctor or scientist. In response, RFK Jr. argued that blindly trusting experts is characteristic of religious beliefs and totalitarian systems, emphasizing that in a democratic society, it is essential to question everyone.
Worthy Insights
Midrash Hints that Trump Will Return Glory to Western World by Building Third Temple
Rabbi Yosef Berger revealed some amazing aspects of Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US Presidential election, most notably his potential role in building the Third Temple. As the spiritual descendant of Rome, the nation that destroyed the Second Temple, Trump has the potential to do a tikkun, fixing the sin of Rome, and returning the glory to Western society.
Around the World
US Carries Out Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
The US launched multiple strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday evening, according to a US Defense official. The strikes targeted several advanced weapons storage facilities across at least three locations, which were being used to threaten vessels navigating international waters off Yemen.
Hackers Attack Israeli Embassy In Netherlands
While antisemitic violence rocked Amsterdam, injuring dozens, Israel’s embassy in The Hague endured electronic attacks, shutting down its phone network, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Netherlands Promises To Protect Jews After Biden Condemns Antisemitic Attacks
The Dutch prime minister pledged Saturday to ensure that the Jewish community in his country “feels safe” after U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the Netherlands' worst antisemitic attacks since World War Two.
Pro-Palestine Crowds Hunt Jews in Amsterdam, Injuring Several; Israel Evacuates (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel rushed to evacuate Jews from the Netherlands after the country’s worst antisemitic attacks since World War Two rocked Amsterdam following a soccer match between the Dutch capital’s Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv teams.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens Destruction of Israel, Jews
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has effectively warned Israel and its Jewish population that they will be destroyed.
EU Leaders Discussing Peace In Ukraine
Hungary's prime minister says European Union leaders “have taken a big step towards a solution acceptable to all EU member states regarding the war in Ukraine.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Says Trump See ‘Eye-to-Eye’ on Iranian Threats After Multiple Conversations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday, after multiple phone calls with newly elected President-Elect Donald Trump, that they "see eye-to-eye on the Iranian threat in all its aspects."
Israel’s Mossad Warned Of Violence In Amsterdam
Israel’s secret service Mossad reportedly warned of a potential threat to Israelis and Jews in the Netherlands ahead of the soccer game Ajax against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam.
Hamas Ponders Ceasefire Talks After Trump Victory And Israel’s Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
With losses mounting and its senior leadership all but destroyed, Hamas, or what is left of it, has called for “an immediate end to Israel's war” against the group and said it was now “studying proposals.”
Inside the United States
President-Elect Trump Working on Mass Deportation Plan
President-elect Donald Trump and his advisors are formulating plans to deport illegal immigrants from the United States and exploring declaring a national emergency declaration that would allow the Trump administration to repurpose military assets to help Trump keep his campaign promise, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Trump Takes Arizona, Completes Swing State Sweep
Former President Donald Trump was declared the winner Saturday night in Arizona, marking the final swing state for the Republican to collect in his landslide victory.
US: ‘Iran Ordered Assassination of Trump’
Iran ordered the assassination of Donald J. Trump, the staunchly pro-Israel former and future president, according to court documents unsealed Friday.
Christian News
Pakistan: Second Christian Charged With Blasphemy is Released on Bail
A second Christian charged with blasphemy in Pakistan was released on bail pending trial last week after a court found there was no direct evidence in the three cases brought against him, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Worthy Insights
Diplomat says Qatar quitting Gaza mediation role, Hamas to be booted from country
Qatar has decided to end its role as mediator between Israel and Hamas amid long-stalled negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, a diplomat familiar with the matter told The Times of Israel on Saturday.
Judge Forces Feds To Reveal More Evidence Of Social Media Censorship
More internal government communications will soon be revealed in a high-profile censorship case that already hit the U.S. Supreme Court, thanks to a Friday court ruling in Missouri v. Biden. The historic free speech case uncovered that federal officials, all the way up to President Joe Biden, pressured social media companies to remove specific posts and discussion terms, systemically slanting society in favor of Democrats by controlling public discussions.
Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from US
Taiwan has received its first batch of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States, Taipei's defense ministry said Wednesday, as the island races to boost its defenses against a potential Chinese attack.
Trump says Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo won’t be asked to return in second administration
US President-elect Donald Trump ruled out on Saturday re-appointing two senior figures from his first administration, ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.
German MPs pass resolution to defund BDS
An overwhelming majority of the German parliament’s lower house voted on Thursday in favor of a resolution that calls for excluding boycotters of Israel from public funding and acknowledges the link between Muslim immigration and antisemitism.
IDF reveals footage of Hamas torturing Palestinians in Gaza (Warning: graphic content)
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have unveiled a series of videos purportedly showing the interrogation and torture of Palestinian civilians by Hamas.
Federal judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons
A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.
Jews being chased down in Amsterdam shows antisemitism is on the rise
Early Friday morning in Amsterdam, in the shadow of the house in which Anne Frank hid and where her family was betrayed, rampaging mobs of Muslim men targeted Israeli attendees of a soccer match featuring the Maccabi team.
US Carries Out Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
The US launched multiple strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday evening, according to a US Defense official. The strikes targeted several advanced weapons storage facilities across at least three locations, which were being used to threaten vessels navigating international waters off Yemen.
Hackers Attack Israeli Embassy In Netherlands
While antisemitic violence rocked Amsterdam, injuring dozens, Israel’s embassy in The Hague endured electronic attacks, shutting down its phone network, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Netherlands Promises To Protect Jews After Biden Condemns Antisemitic Attacks
The Dutch prime minister pledged Saturday to ensure that the Jewish community in his country “feels safe” after U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the Netherlands' worst antisemitic attacks since World War Two.
Pro-Palestine Crowds Hunt Jews in Amsterdam, Injuring Several; Israel Evacuates (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel rushed to evacuate Jews from the Netherlands after the country’s worst antisemitic attacks since World War Two rocked Amsterdam following a soccer match between the Dutch capital’s Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv teams.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens Destruction of Israel, Jews
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has effectively warned Israel and its Jewish population that they will be destroyed.
EU Leaders Discussing Peace In Ukraine
Hungary's prime minister says European Union leaders “have taken a big step towards a solution acceptable to all EU member states regarding the war in Ukraine.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Says Trump See ‘Eye-to-Eye’ on Iranian Threats After Multiple Conversations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday, after multiple phone calls with newly elected President-Elect Donald Trump, that they "see eye-to-eye on the Iranian threat in all its aspects."
Israel’s Mossad Warned Of Violence In Amsterdam
Israel’s secret service Mossad reportedly warned of a potential threat to Israelis and Jews in the Netherlands ahead of the soccer game Ajax against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam.
Hamas Ponders Ceasefire Talks After Trump Victory And Israel’s Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
With losses mounting and its senior leadership all but destroyed, Hamas, or what is left of it, has called for “an immediate end to Israel's war” against the group and said it was now “studying proposals.”
Inside the United States
President-Elect Trump Working on Mass Deportation Plan
President-elect Donald Trump and his advisors are formulating plans to deport illegal immigrants from the United States and exploring declaring a national emergency declaration that would allow the Trump administration to repurpose military assets to help Trump keep his campaign promise, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Trump Takes Arizona, Completes Swing State Sweep
Former President Donald Trump was declared the winner Saturday night in Arizona, marking the final swing state for the Republican to collect in his landslide victory.
US: ‘Iran Ordered Assassination of Trump’
Iran ordered the assassination of Donald J. Trump, the staunchly pro-Israel former and future president, according to court documents unsealed Friday.
Christian News
Pakistan: Second Christian Charged With Blasphemy is Released on Bail
A second Christian charged with blasphemy in Pakistan was released on bail pending trial last week after a court found there was no direct evidence in the three cases brought against him, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Worthy Insights
Diplomat says Qatar quitting Gaza mediation role, Hamas to be booted from country
Qatar has decided to end its role as mediator between Israel and Hamas amid long-stalled negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, a diplomat familiar with the matter told The Times of Israel on Saturday.
Judge Forces Feds To Reveal More Evidence Of Social Media Censorship
More internal government communications will soon be revealed in a high-profile censorship case that already hit the U.S. Supreme Court, thanks to a Friday court ruling in Missouri v. Biden. The historic free speech case uncovered that federal officials, all the way up to President Joe Biden, pressured social media companies to remove specific posts and discussion terms, systemically slanting society in favor of Democrats by controlling public discussions.
Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from US
Taiwan has received its first batch of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States, Taipei's defense ministry said Wednesday, as the island races to boost its defenses against a potential Chinese attack.
Trump says Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo won’t be asked to return in second administration
US President-elect Donald Trump ruled out on Saturday re-appointing two senior figures from his first administration, ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.
German MPs pass resolution to defund BDS
An overwhelming majority of the German parliament’s lower house voted on Thursday in favor of a resolution that calls for excluding boycotters of Israel from public funding and acknowledges the link between Muslim immigration and antisemitism.
IDF reveals footage of Hamas torturing Palestinians in Gaza (Warning: graphic content)
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have unveiled a series of videos purportedly showing the interrogation and torture of Palestinian civilians by Hamas.
Federal judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons
A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.
Jews being chased down in Amsterdam shows antisemitism is on the rise
Early Friday morning in Amsterdam, in the shadow of the house in which Anne Frank hid and where her family was betrayed, rampaging mobs of Muslim men targeted Israeli attendees of a soccer match featuring the Maccabi team.
Around the World
Hungary: ‘Trump Will End War In Ukraine’ (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary's controversial prime minister has expressed joy that Donald J. Trump will become the 47th president of the United States in part because it could help end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pro-Palestine, Pro-Israel Supporters Clash in Amsterdam
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters clashed in Amsterdam, where the Dutch capital’s soccer club Ajax played against Maccabi Tel Aviv from Israel amid tight security.
Cubans Face New Total Power Outage as Hurricane Rafael Storms In
All 10 million residents of Cuba were hit with another total power outage on Wednesday, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on the island’s western coast as a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph). The hurricane had swept by the Cayman Islands as a Category 1 storm before quickly strengthening to a powerful hurricane on its way to southwest Cuba.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief May Soon Visit Iran to Discuss Unresolved Issues
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has announced he may travel to Iran in the coming days to discuss unresolved questions about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and long-suspected intention to build an atomic bomb, Reuters reports.
Chad Struggles to Fight Increasingly Entrenched Islamic Jihadism
The north-central African country of Chad is struggling to fight the increasingly strong presence of jihadist terrorists in its midst, the US State Department has reported. Most of the terrorism in Chad is perpetrated by the Boko Haram Islamic extremist insurgency group that is also active in the neighboring countries of Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Libya, Nigeria, and Niger.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill 60 Hezbollah Terrorists
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on Thursday morning that sixty Hezbollah terrorists were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting 20 locations north of Lebanon's Litani River over the past day.
Former State Dept Envoy Says 2020 Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan Still Relevant
The 2020 Israeli-Palestinian peace plan put forward by President-elect Donald Trump is set to be revisited upon his return to office in January 2021, according to a former senior aide who is reportedly part of Trump's transition team.
Inside the United States
McCormick Wins U.S. Senate Race, GOP Majority Now at 53
Pennsylvania voters will send Dave McCormick to Washington after all.
Federal Reserve Confirms Quarter-Point Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve confirmed a quarter-point interest rate cut on Thursday, lowering the target range from 4.5% to 4.75%, the second cut made in 2024.
California: Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Firefighters Placed on “Involuntary” Unpaid Leave for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination
The US Sixth District Court of Appeals on November 1 ruled in favor of and awarded costs to a group of firefighters in California who were placed on "involuntary, unpaid leave" for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandates on religious grounds, CBN News reports.
Christian News
Africa Missions Association Aims to Establish Missions in Every African Nation
With headquarters in the US, the Africa Mission Association (AMA) works to unite churches in establishing new Africa-led and funded missions in all 54 African countries, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Egypt Approves Legal Status for Nearly 300 Churches and Christian Centers
In an apparent effort to improve its relations with Egypt’s Christian community, the Islamic Egyptian government last month approved the legalization of 293 previously unlicensed churches and service buildings, All Arab News (AAN) reports.
Sudan: Internally Displaced Christians Forcibly Expelled From Place of Refuge
More than 30 Sudanese Christian refugees were last month forced out of their temporary homes in Sudan’s River Nile state by Islamic residents who said they did not want Christians or black people in their neighborhood, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Israel signs $5.2 billion deal for next-generation F-15 fighter jets
The Defense Ministry signed a $5.2 billion agreement with Boeing on Wednesday to purchase 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets, funded through U.S. military aid.
Governing Gaza after War: Israeli Attorneys Explore Plan to Keep Israel Secure
As fighting continues in Gaza with no ceasefire deal in sight, many wonder about the future of the region.
DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office
Justice Department officials have been evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office to comply with long-standing department policy that a sitting president can’t be prosecuted, two people familiar with the matter tell NBC News.
America Has Become a ‘Surveillance Prison’ – Our Devices and Our Government Are Spying on Us
Many of us are under surveillance, at this very moment. No warrants are needed, and no laws are broken.
43 monkeys escape South Carolina research facility; police warn residents to secure doors and windows
Authorities in South Carolina on Thursday warned residents to lock their doors and windows after more than 40 monkeys escaped from a research facility.
Franklin Graham Says God Spared Trump’s Life to Turn America ‘Back to God’
Evangelist Franklin Graham said Wednesday he believes God spared the life of Donald Trump from an assassin's bullet so the former president could reclaim the White House. Graham made the remarks hours after Trump himself raised the possibility of divine intervention as he spoke to the nation on Election Night. Trump won back the presidency thanks to a strong showing in the South, Southwest, and industrial heartland.
Hungary: ‘Trump Will End War In Ukraine’ (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary's controversial prime minister has expressed joy that Donald J. Trump will become the 47th president of the United States in part because it could help end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pro-Palestine, Pro-Israel Supporters Clash in Amsterdam
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters clashed in Amsterdam, where the Dutch capital’s soccer club Ajax played against Maccabi Tel Aviv from Israel amid tight security.
Cubans Face New Total Power Outage as Hurricane Rafael Storms In
All 10 million residents of Cuba were hit with another total power outage on Wednesday, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on the island’s western coast as a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph). The hurricane had swept by the Cayman Islands as a Category 1 storm before quickly strengthening to a powerful hurricane on its way to southwest Cuba.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief May Soon Visit Iran to Discuss Unresolved Issues
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has announced he may travel to Iran in the coming days to discuss unresolved questions about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and long-suspected intention to build an atomic bomb, Reuters reports.
Chad Struggles to Fight Increasingly Entrenched Islamic Jihadism
The north-central African country of Chad is struggling to fight the increasingly strong presence of jihadist terrorists in its midst, the US State Department has reported. Most of the terrorism in Chad is perpetrated by the Boko Haram Islamic extremist insurgency group that is also active in the neighboring countries of Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Libya, Nigeria, and Niger.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill 60 Hezbollah Terrorists
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on Thursday morning that sixty Hezbollah terrorists were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting 20 locations north of Lebanon's Litani River over the past day.
Former State Dept Envoy Says 2020 Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan Still Relevant
The 2020 Israeli-Palestinian peace plan put forward by President-elect Donald Trump is set to be revisited upon his return to office in January 2021, according to a former senior aide who is reportedly part of Trump's transition team.
Inside the United States
McCormick Wins U.S. Senate Race, GOP Majority Now at 53
Pennsylvania voters will send Dave McCormick to Washington after all.
Federal Reserve Confirms Quarter-Point Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve confirmed a quarter-point interest rate cut on Thursday, lowering the target range from 4.5% to 4.75%, the second cut made in 2024.
California: Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Firefighters Placed on “Involuntary” Unpaid Leave for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination
The US Sixth District Court of Appeals on November 1 ruled in favor of and awarded costs to a group of firefighters in California who were placed on "involuntary, unpaid leave" for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandates on religious grounds, CBN News reports.
Christian News
Africa Missions Association Aims to Establish Missions in Every African Nation
With headquarters in the US, the Africa Mission Association (AMA) works to unite churches in establishing new Africa-led and funded missions in all 54 African countries, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Egypt Approves Legal Status for Nearly 300 Churches and Christian Centers
In an apparent effort to improve its relations with Egypt’s Christian community, the Islamic Egyptian government last month approved the legalization of 293 previously unlicensed churches and service buildings, All Arab News (AAN) reports.
Sudan: Internally Displaced Christians Forcibly Expelled From Place of Refuge
More than 30 Sudanese Christian refugees were last month forced out of their temporary homes in Sudan’s River Nile state by Islamic residents who said they did not want Christians or black people in their neighborhood, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Israel signs $5.2 billion deal for next-generation F-15 fighter jets
The Defense Ministry signed a $5.2 billion agreement with Boeing on Wednesday to purchase 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets, funded through U.S. military aid.
Governing Gaza after War: Israeli Attorneys Explore Plan to Keep Israel Secure
As fighting continues in Gaza with no ceasefire deal in sight, many wonder about the future of the region.
DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office
Justice Department officials have been evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office to comply with long-standing department policy that a sitting president can’t be prosecuted, two people familiar with the matter tell NBC News.
America Has Become a ‘Surveillance Prison’ – Our Devices and Our Government Are Spying on Us
Many of us are under surveillance, at this very moment. No warrants are needed, and no laws are broken.
43 monkeys escape South Carolina research facility; police warn residents to secure doors and windows
Authorities in South Carolina on Thursday warned residents to lock their doors and windows after more than 40 monkeys escaped from a research facility.
Franklin Graham Says God Spared Trump’s Life to Turn America ‘Back to God’
Evangelist Franklin Graham said Wednesday he believes God spared the life of Donald Trump from an assassin's bullet so the former president could reclaim the White House. Graham made the remarks hours after Trump himself raised the possibility of divine intervention as he spoke to the nation on Election Night. Trump won back the presidency thanks to a strong showing in the South, Southwest, and industrial heartland.