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Around the World
Iran Warns Israel Of More Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Iran’s president warned Israel on Wednesday that his Islamic Republic will have an even “stronger response” if Israel retaliates to its missile attack on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Calls on UNGA to Recommend Force Against Israel if Attacks on Hamas/Hezbollah Continue
A day before Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the United Nations General Assembly to recommend force against the Jewish state if the UN Security Council cannot convince the Israelis to stop attacking Iranian-backed Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza and Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s PM Pressured Not To Forget Hostages Amid Lebanon Offensive
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pressure late Wednesday not to forget hostages held in Gaza as he focused on targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, where the government called for a ceasefire.
Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Son-In-Law Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike
The son-in-law of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has likely been killed by suspected Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Israeli and Arabic sources say.
Israel Announces IDF Casualties Amid Expanded Ground Operations in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have announced that, as of Wednesday evening local time, eight IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Lebanese Hezbollah militants amid Israel’s recently expanded ground operation in Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Next President Must Address U.S. Debt, Moody’s Warns
A credit rating agency's report on the upcoming presidential election noted that whoever wins must address tax and spending policies that contribute to the nation's growing deficit.
Essential North Carolina Quartz Mines Shut Down Following Hurricane Helene Devastation
Quartz mines that are vital to North Carolina’s semiconductor industry have been closed indefinitely since Hurricane Helene tore into the region wreaking death and devastation over the weekend, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Persecuted Christian Women In Focus At Day of Prayer
The global annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) will this year focus on Christian women, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
India: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has been found guilty on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity and has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11 on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Iran Warns Israel Of More Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Iran’s president warned Israel on Wednesday that his Islamic Republic will have an even “stronger response” if Israel retaliates to its missile attack on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Calls on UNGA to Recommend Force Against Israel if Attacks on Hamas/Hezbollah Continue
A day before Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the United Nations General Assembly to recommend force against the Jewish state if the UN Security Council cannot convince the Israelis to stop attacking Iranian-backed Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza and Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s PM Pressured Not To Forget Hostages Amid Lebanon Offensive
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pressure late Wednesday not to forget hostages held in Gaza as he focused on targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, where the government called for a ceasefire.
Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Son-In-Law Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike
The son-in-law of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has likely been killed by suspected Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Israeli and Arabic sources say.
Israel Announces IDF Casualties Amid Expanded Ground Operations in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have announced that, as of Wednesday evening local time, eight IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Lebanese Hezbollah militants amid Israel’s recently expanded ground operation in Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Next President Must Address U.S. Debt, Moody’s Warns
A credit rating agency's report on the upcoming presidential election noted that whoever wins must address tax and spending policies that contribute to the nation's growing deficit.
Essential North Carolina Quartz Mines Shut Down Following Hurricane Helene Devastation
Quartz mines that are vital to North Carolina’s semiconductor industry have been closed indefinitely since Hurricane Helene tore into the region wreaking death and devastation over the weekend, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Persecuted Christian Women In Focus At Day of Prayer
The global annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) will this year focus on Christian women, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
India: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has been found guilty on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity and has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11 on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Around the World
New NATO Chief Pledges More Spending on Defense
The new chief of the NATO military alliance has declined to say whether Ukraine is winning the war against Russia, which invaded the country in February 2022.
US Sending Fighter Jets and Military Personnel to the Middle East Amid Expanding Conflict
Amid concern that Iran may retaliate against Israel for killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a bombing campaign in Lebanon last week, the United States announced Monday that it is sending “a few thousand” additional military personnel to the Middle East along with multiple US Air Force jet fighter squadrons to defend Israel as well as American citizens and interests if necessary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM: Iran Made ‘Grave Error’ By Attacking Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that "Iran has made a grave error tonight, and the consequences will be severe." He spoke after the Islamic Republic fired some 200 missiles at the Jewish nation.
Israel Vows Revenge After Iran Fires 200 Rockets At Jewish Nation
Israel vowed revenge after Iran reportedly launched nearly 200 missiles at the Jewish nation, including over large cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran Launches Missiles Towards Israel
Israel’s military says Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, apparently in response to major setbacks suffered by Tehran’s proxies.
Israel Begins Ground Offensive In Lebanon
Israeli troops have entered Lebanon as the anticipated ground offensive has begun, Israel’s military confirmed early Tuesday, local time.
More Than 30,000 Jews From 100 Countries Have Moved to Israel in the Last Year
Around 31,000 Jewish people from over 100 countries immigrated to Israel in the last year, a period which has seen the October 7 attack by Hamas and the consequent war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
UNRWA Confirms Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike Was Its Employee
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that Fateh Sherif, who was killed in an Israeli air strike today, was the leader of Hamas in Lebanon while also employed as a school principal by UNRWA, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Vance, Walz Debate Economy, Immigration, Abortion in Tight Presidential Race
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just five weeks away.
US Charges Three Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps with Hacking Trump’s Presidential Campaign
The United States last week indicted three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps on charges of hacking Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and trying to interfere with the November 5 general election, Reuters reports.
East Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades.
Christian News
Christians Rush to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Christian aid groups have rallied to support the victims of the devastating Hurricane Helene which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday before tearing through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.
New NATO Chief Pledges More Spending on Defense
The new chief of the NATO military alliance has declined to say whether Ukraine is winning the war against Russia, which invaded the country in February 2022.
US Sending Fighter Jets and Military Personnel to the Middle East Amid Expanding Conflict
Amid concern that Iran may retaliate against Israel for killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a bombing campaign in Lebanon last week, the United States announced Monday that it is sending “a few thousand” additional military personnel to the Middle East along with multiple US Air Force jet fighter squadrons to defend Israel as well as American citizens and interests if necessary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM: Iran Made ‘Grave Error’ By Attacking Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that "Iran has made a grave error tonight, and the consequences will be severe." He spoke after the Islamic Republic fired some 200 missiles at the Jewish nation.
Israel Vows Revenge After Iran Fires 200 Rockets At Jewish Nation
Israel vowed revenge after Iran reportedly launched nearly 200 missiles at the Jewish nation, including over large cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran Launches Missiles Towards Israel
Israel’s military says Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, apparently in response to major setbacks suffered by Tehran’s proxies.
Israel Begins Ground Offensive In Lebanon
Israeli troops have entered Lebanon as the anticipated ground offensive has begun, Israel’s military confirmed early Tuesday, local time.
More Than 30,000 Jews From 100 Countries Have Moved to Israel in the Last Year
Around 31,000 Jewish people from over 100 countries immigrated to Israel in the last year, a period which has seen the October 7 attack by Hamas and the consequent war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
UNRWA Confirms Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike Was Its Employee
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that Fateh Sherif, who was killed in an Israeli air strike today, was the leader of Hamas in Lebanon while also employed as a school principal by UNRWA, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Vance, Walz Debate Economy, Immigration, Abortion in Tight Presidential Race
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just five weeks away.
US Charges Three Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps with Hacking Trump’s Presidential Campaign
The United States last week indicted three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps on charges of hacking Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and trying to interfere with the November 5 general election, Reuters reports.
East Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades.
Christian News
Christians Rush to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Christian aid groups have rallied to support the victims of the devastating Hurricane Helene which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday before tearing through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Around the World
Israel Hits Dozens Of Houthi Targets
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen were reeling Monday from Israel’s biggest air raid to date against the Iran-backed Islamic group after it fired three ballistic missiles at the Jewish nation this month.
US Strikes Terror Targets in Syria, Kills 37 Jihadist Militants
The United States killed 37 militants associated with Islamic State and al-Qaeda during two airstrikes carried out this month against terrorist targets in northwest Syria, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced.
Hezbollah Confirms Killing Of Chief Nasrallah As Iran Vows Revenge (Worthy News Focus)
Iran-backed Hezbollah has confirmed its Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday, but Tehran vowed revenge.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launching Invasion of Lebanon ‘Within Hours’
Preparations were underway late Monday for Israel to invade Lebanon “the moment that the security cabinet approves” the military operation, meaning within hours, Israeli sources say.
Israeli Special Forces Conduct Raids On Hezbollah Tunnels Near Border Ahead of Potential Ground Operation
Israeli special forces have been carrying out targeted raids into southern Lebanon, probing Hezbollah's border tunnels and gathering intelligence in an effort to weaken Hezbollah's capabilities, ahead of a potential broader ground incursion expected soon, the Wall Street Journal reported.
US to Provide $8.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel
Israel last week secured an $8.7 billion US weapons package to support its fighting against Iranian proxies Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Houthi insurgents in Yemen, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Israel Kills Leaders Of Palestine Group PFLP In Beirut; Hamas Chief Also Dead
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States, said early Monday that three of its leaders were killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut, the first such attack within the Lebanese capital’s city limits.
Inside the United States
Helene’s Cost Could Be 600 Lives, $160B in Damages
Six hundred people are unaccounted for, and one of North Carolina’s hardest-hit counties by the remnants of Hurricane Helene on Monday said at least 35 have died.
Three Dozen U.S. Ports in Peril of Longshoremen’s Strike
About 45,000 dockworkers are expected to strike for higher wages across three dozen East and Gulf coast ports at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Biden Claims He’s Reduced Illegal Crossings; Nearly 14 Million Reported Since 2021
Roughly 40 days ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden claimed that an executive order he issued this summer has reduced illegal border crossings by 60%.
DeSantis says Florida Has No Time for Red Tape with Helene Response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "we don't have time for bureaucracy, we don't have time for red tape" when it comes to businesses coming back to areas stricken by Hurricane Helene.
Israel Hits Dozens Of Houthi Targets
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen were reeling Monday from Israel’s biggest air raid to date against the Iran-backed Islamic group after it fired three ballistic missiles at the Jewish nation this month.
US Strikes Terror Targets in Syria, Kills 37 Jihadist Militants
The United States killed 37 militants associated with Islamic State and al-Qaeda during two airstrikes carried out this month against terrorist targets in northwest Syria, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced.
Hezbollah Confirms Killing Of Chief Nasrallah As Iran Vows Revenge (Worthy News Focus)
Iran-backed Hezbollah has confirmed its Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday, but Tehran vowed revenge.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launching Invasion of Lebanon ‘Within Hours’
Preparations were underway late Monday for Israel to invade Lebanon “the moment that the security cabinet approves” the military operation, meaning within hours, Israeli sources say.
Israeli Special Forces Conduct Raids On Hezbollah Tunnels Near Border Ahead of Potential Ground Operation
Israeli special forces have been carrying out targeted raids into southern Lebanon, probing Hezbollah's border tunnels and gathering intelligence in an effort to weaken Hezbollah's capabilities, ahead of a potential broader ground incursion expected soon, the Wall Street Journal reported.
US to Provide $8.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel
Israel last week secured an $8.7 billion US weapons package to support its fighting against Iranian proxies Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Houthi insurgents in Yemen, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Israel Kills Leaders Of Palestine Group PFLP In Beirut; Hamas Chief Also Dead
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States, said early Monday that three of its leaders were killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut, the first such attack within the Lebanese capital’s city limits.
Inside the United States
Helene’s Cost Could Be 600 Lives, $160B in Damages
Six hundred people are unaccounted for, and one of North Carolina’s hardest-hit counties by the remnants of Hurricane Helene on Monday said at least 35 have died.
Three Dozen U.S. Ports in Peril of Longshoremen’s Strike
About 45,000 dockworkers are expected to strike for higher wages across three dozen East and Gulf coast ports at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Biden Claims He’s Reduced Illegal Crossings; Nearly 14 Million Reported Since 2021
Roughly 40 days ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden claimed that an executive order he issued this summer has reduced illegal border crossings by 60%.
DeSantis says Florida Has No Time for Red Tape with Helene Response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "we don't have time for bureaucracy, we don't have time for red tape" when it comes to businesses coming back to areas stricken by Hurricane Helene.