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Around the World
Turkey, Bulgaria Storm and Tsunami Kills Many
Turkey and other parts of the Balkans were recovering Thursday after a catastrophic flooding caused by massive storms and a related tsunami left a trail of destruction, killing up to 22 people, officials said.
Turkey: ‘Israel Will Soon Be Destroyed’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned Israel it will “soon” be destroyed and that Ankara designates Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories as "terrorists,” Worthy News learned Thursday.
Dutch Anti-Islam Donald Trump Wins Dutch Elections (Worthy News Radio)
The man who has been called the Dutch Donald Trump and was threatened with death by extremists for his strong anti-Islam and pro-Israel views sailed to victory in historic parliamentary elections. Official results show that the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) gained the most votes in the Netherlands, prompting outrage within the Muslim community.
White House Considers Re-Designation of Yemeni Houthis as Terrorist Group
The White House is considering whether to re-designate the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen as a terror organization after President Biden removed it from the US Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist list shortly after his inauguration in 2021, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Two Hezbollah Targets Near Damascus, Says SOHR
On Wednesday, fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force reportedly targeted two sites in the Damascus area, which reportedly targeted Lebanon's Hezbollah Terrorist Organization, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
Iron Beam Used for First Time Successfully in War
Israel achieved a historic milestone by deploying its "Iron Beam" laser defense system for the first time in operational use during the conflict with Hamas, according to Israeli Channel 14 on Monday.
Hezbollah Launches Intense Rocket and Anti-Tank Strikes on Israel Ahead of Ceasefire
On Thursday, Hezbollah unleashed a substantial rocket barrage on northern Israel, marking one of the most extensive attacks from Lebanon since October 7, just hours before a ceasefire was to go into effect.
Israel Shoots Down Cruise Missile Headed for Southern City of Eilat
Amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, and threats from Hezbollah on its northern border with Lebanon, on Wednesday the Israel Air Force intercepted a cruise missile heading toward the southern Israeli city of Eilat on the Red Sea, the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports. The missile did not enter Israeli territory, the IAF said.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Delayed As Clashes Continue
Exhausted and tearful Israeli families praying and hoping to see their loved ones faced renewed uncertainty Thursday as Israeli officials said a ceasefire and hostage deal will not come into effect until Friday at the earliest.
Inside the United States
Biden Impeachment Inquiry Builds Evidence
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is gaining momentum as more evidence comes out to back allegations that the president himself financially benefited from the overseas business dealings of his son, Hunter.
Christian News
India: Uttar Pradesh Pastor Arrested, Detained for Allegedly Converting Hindus to Christianity
Police in India’s Uttar Pradesh state raided a house church last month, arresting the pastor and detaining him for several weeks on suspicion of converting Hindus to Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Plateau State Christian Teacher Decapitated by Suspected Fulani Terrorists
A Christian community in Nigeria’s Plateau state remains afraid and on full alert after a teacher with the Church of Christ in All Nations (COCIN) was found beheaded, apparently by jihadist Fulani herdsmen on a farm in Mangu County, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Turkey, Bulgaria Storm and Tsunami Kills Many
Turkey and other parts of the Balkans were recovering Thursday after a catastrophic flooding caused by massive storms and a related tsunami left a trail of destruction, killing up to 22 people, officials said.
Turkey: ‘Israel Will Soon Be Destroyed’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned Israel it will “soon” be destroyed and that Ankara designates Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories as "terrorists,” Worthy News learned Thursday.
Dutch Anti-Islam Donald Trump Wins Dutch Elections (Worthy News Radio)
The man who has been called the Dutch Donald Trump and was threatened with death by extremists for his strong anti-Islam and pro-Israel views sailed to victory in historic parliamentary elections. Official results show that the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) gained the most votes in the Netherlands, prompting outrage within the Muslim community.
White House Considers Re-Designation of Yemeni Houthis as Terrorist Group
The White House is considering whether to re-designate the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen as a terror organization after President Biden removed it from the US Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist list shortly after his inauguration in 2021, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Two Hezbollah Targets Near Damascus, Says SOHR
On Wednesday, fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force reportedly targeted two sites in the Damascus area, which reportedly targeted Lebanon's Hezbollah Terrorist Organization, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
Iron Beam Used for First Time Successfully in War
Israel achieved a historic milestone by deploying its "Iron Beam" laser defense system for the first time in operational use during the conflict with Hamas, according to Israeli Channel 14 on Monday.
Hezbollah Launches Intense Rocket and Anti-Tank Strikes on Israel Ahead of Ceasefire
On Thursday, Hezbollah unleashed a substantial rocket barrage on northern Israel, marking one of the most extensive attacks from Lebanon since October 7, just hours before a ceasefire was to go into effect.
Israel Shoots Down Cruise Missile Headed for Southern City of Eilat
Amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, and threats from Hezbollah on its northern border with Lebanon, on Wednesday the Israel Air Force intercepted a cruise missile heading toward the southern Israeli city of Eilat on the Red Sea, the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports. The missile did not enter Israeli territory, the IAF said.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Delayed As Clashes Continue
Exhausted and tearful Israeli families praying and hoping to see their loved ones faced renewed uncertainty Thursday as Israeli officials said a ceasefire and hostage deal will not come into effect until Friday at the earliest.
Inside the United States
Biden Impeachment Inquiry Builds Evidence
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is gaining momentum as more evidence comes out to back allegations that the president himself financially benefited from the overseas business dealings of his son, Hunter.
Christian News
India: Uttar Pradesh Pastor Arrested, Detained for Allegedly Converting Hindus to Christianity
Police in India’s Uttar Pradesh state raided a house church last month, arresting the pastor and detaining him for several weeks on suspicion of converting Hindus to Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Plateau State Christian Teacher Decapitated by Suspected Fulani Terrorists
A Christian community in Nigeria’s Plateau state remains afraid and on full alert after a teacher with the Church of Christ in All Nations (COCIN) was found beheaded, apparently by jihadist Fulani herdsmen on a farm in Mangu County, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Anti-Islam Party PVV Of Wilders Wins Dutch Elections
The Anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) of Geert Wilders, who strongly supports Israel, has won the Dutch elections in a major shakeup of the Netherlands’ political scene, exit polls show.
Dutch Thriller Election Overshadowed By Polarization And Attacks
Dutch voters cast ballots Wednesday in an unpredictable election overshadowed by two violent attacks on a nationalist leader who had been critical about migration, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and perceived LGBTQ+ propaganda among children.
U.S. Strikes Iraqi Hezbollah Group; At Least 5 Killed
In reaction to increasing attacks on U.S. bases, U.S. fighter aircraft targeted two operations centers affiliated with Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia group. The Iranian-backed militia reported the death of five of its members in Jurf al-Sakhar, located south of Baghdad.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gulf nations want change in PA leadership before rebuilding Gaza
Arab Gulf nations have indicated that a condition for obtaining their financial aid to rebuild the Gaza Strip after the Hamas-Israel war has ended is a change in the leadership of the Palestinian Authority which currently governs only the West Bank, i24 News reports.
Hezbollah to Join Ceasefire Despite Not Being Part of the Deal
According to a Hezbollah source cited by Al Jazeera, Hezbollah will participate in the upcoming four-day ceasefire starting tomorrow, even though it was not part of the Israel-Hamas negotiation. The hostage deal made with Hamas may lead to the release of up to 50 hostages over the next four days.
Inside the United States
Multiple New York border crossings closed by car explosion
Multiple border crossings were closed and two people are dead after a vehicle explosion Wednesday on the Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge connecting Canada and the United States.
Republican wins Utah special election, bolsters GOP numbers before 2024 battle
Celeste Maloy defeated Democrat Kathleen Riebe in a special election to replace U.S. Representative Chris Stewart, R-Utah, in the district on Tuesday, November 21.
Jan. 6 footage shows Capitol Police officer saying “we go undercover as Antifa” (Video)
Newly published verified undercover footage outlet of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot raises further questions about the conduct of Capitol Police during the attack as an undercover officer is heard telling a colleague, “We go undercover as Antifa in a crowd,” Just the News reported exclusively on Tuesday.
Christian News
Myanmar: Christians suffer fresh wave of persecution from military junta
Myanmar continues to be wracked by the latest in a decades-long stream of civil wars, and the country’s Christians are facing a fresh wave of violent persecution from the Buddhist extremist Tatmadaw military dictatorship, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Sudan: 81-year old church destroyed in civil war bombing, “We pray that the Lord would do a mighty work in Sudan”
As the deadly civil war in Sudan rages on, an 81 year-old church in Omdurman was heavily bombed in the first week of November, leaving two communities without the source of stability they had drawn comfort from, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
China: Police Raid Christian Mission Center, Arrest and Detain Leaders
Police in China raided a long-persecuted Christian mission center in Chengdu, Sichuan province earlier this month, arresting a number of church leaders and continuing to detain two of them, China Aid reports.
Anti-Islam Party PVV Of Wilders Wins Dutch Elections
The Anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) of Geert Wilders, who strongly supports Israel, has won the Dutch elections in a major shakeup of the Netherlands’ political scene, exit polls show.
Dutch Thriller Election Overshadowed By Polarization And Attacks
Dutch voters cast ballots Wednesday in an unpredictable election overshadowed by two violent attacks on a nationalist leader who had been critical about migration, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and perceived LGBTQ+ propaganda among children.
U.S. Strikes Iraqi Hezbollah Group; At Least 5 Killed
In reaction to increasing attacks on U.S. bases, U.S. fighter aircraft targeted two operations centers affiliated with Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia group. The Iranian-backed militia reported the death of five of its members in Jurf al-Sakhar, located south of Baghdad.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gulf nations want change in PA leadership before rebuilding Gaza
Arab Gulf nations have indicated that a condition for obtaining their financial aid to rebuild the Gaza Strip after the Hamas-Israel war has ended is a change in the leadership of the Palestinian Authority which currently governs only the West Bank, i24 News reports.
Hezbollah to Join Ceasefire Despite Not Being Part of the Deal
According to a Hezbollah source cited by Al Jazeera, Hezbollah will participate in the upcoming four-day ceasefire starting tomorrow, even though it was not part of the Israel-Hamas negotiation. The hostage deal made with Hamas may lead to the release of up to 50 hostages over the next four days.
Inside the United States
Multiple New York border crossings closed by car explosion
Multiple border crossings were closed and two people are dead after a vehicle explosion Wednesday on the Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge connecting Canada and the United States.
Republican wins Utah special election, bolsters GOP numbers before 2024 battle
Celeste Maloy defeated Democrat Kathleen Riebe in a special election to replace U.S. Representative Chris Stewart, R-Utah, in the district on Tuesday, November 21.
Jan. 6 footage shows Capitol Police officer saying “we go undercover as Antifa” (Video)
Newly published verified undercover footage outlet of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot raises further questions about the conduct of Capitol Police during the attack as an undercover officer is heard telling a colleague, “We go undercover as Antifa in a crowd,” Just the News reported exclusively on Tuesday.
Christian News
Myanmar: Christians suffer fresh wave of persecution from military junta
Myanmar continues to be wracked by the latest in a decades-long stream of civil wars, and the country’s Christians are facing a fresh wave of violent persecution from the Buddhist extremist Tatmadaw military dictatorship, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Sudan: 81-year old church destroyed in civil war bombing, “We pray that the Lord would do a mighty work in Sudan”
As the deadly civil war in Sudan rages on, an 81 year-old church in Omdurman was heavily bombed in the first week of November, leaving two communities without the source of stability they had drawn comfort from, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
China: Police Raid Christian Mission Center, Arrest and Detain Leaders
Police in China raided a long-persecuted Christian mission center in Chengdu, Sichuan province earlier this month, arresting a number of church leaders and continuing to detain two of them, China Aid reports.
Around the World
BRICS Calls for a ‘Sustained’ Ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict
China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and other BRICS leaders expressed condemnation for "acts of violence" affecting both Palestinian and Israeli civilians amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. This stance was conveyed through a joint statement released on Tuesday.
Attack on US Air Base in Iraq Leaves 8 Injured; Air Force Retaliates Against Iranian-Backed Militia Group
U.S. forces targeted Iranian-supported militias responsible for firing a short-range ballistic missile at the al-Asad air base in Iraq on Monday. The attack led to eight injuries among U.S. troops.
U.S. Warns Iran on Sending Short-Range Missiles to Russia
U.S. officials expressed concerns on Tuesday that Iran is gearing up to supply Russia with sophisticated short-range ballistic missiles for its military operations in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
South Africa Votes To Close Down Israeli Embassy
South Africa’s Parliament voted to close down Israel’s embassy in Pretoria after President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the Jewish nation of committing “genocide” in Gaza.
Cashless System Being Developed as IMF Releases Virtual Digital Currency Handbook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a virtual handbook on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to serve as a reference guide for Central Banks, aiming to facilitate the implementation of CBDCs and the transition towards a cashless society. However, concerns have been raised about potential heightened government interference in individuals' personal finances.
Secular Groups Petition to Cease Christian Prayers in Australian Parliament
As the parliament resumed this week in Australia, a coalition of pro-secular Australian organizations initiated a petition on the Australian Parliament House website calling for the removal of Christian prayer from its longstanding tradition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Government Agrees On Hostage Deal; First Group To Be Freed Thursday
Israel’s government has agreed on a controversial deal with Hamas that would ensure the release of more than 50 hostages, mostly women and children, within four days in exchange for a pause in the fighting and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
US: ‘Gaza Hostage Deal Near’ As Fighting Continues
U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday that he believes a deal “is near” to free hundreds of Israeli and other hostages held by Hamas in Gaza although deadly clashes continued, including around a hospital.
Inside the United States
Report: Economic recession coming for the U.S.
A new economic analysis of the U.S. economy projects a recession around the corner.
Missouri Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Ballot Language
The Missouri Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for a proposed ballot initiative that sought to enshrine abortion into its state constitution in 2024.
Connecticut: Satanic Temple Plans After-School Club for Elementary School Children beginning December
Much to the dismay and anger of local parents and faith leaders, The Satanic Temple (TST) anti-God activist group is planning an after-school club for elementary school children in Lebanon, Connecticut, beginning December 1, the Catholic Vote reports. TST is based in Salem, Massachusetts, but has chapters across the US.
Christian News
China: Police Raid Christian Mission Center, Arrest and Detain Leaders
Police in China raided a long-persecuted Christian mission center in Chengdu, Sichuan province earlier this month, arresting a number of church leaders and continuing to detain two of them, China Aid reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Murdered by Islamic Neighbor
Amid the ongoing violent persecution of believers in Pakistan, a young Christian man was murdered by a Muslim neighbor in Punjab Province earlier this month for no apparent reason other than his faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani murder Pastor-farmer, kidnap his wife in Kaduna state
Suspected Fulani Islamic terrorists earlier this month killed a pastor-farmer and kidnapped his wife amid ongoing murderous attacks on Christian rural communities in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak Tells CNN Israel Built Bunkers Under Hospital
Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak told CNN that the bunkers currently used by Hamas for weapon storage and military headquarters under Shifa Hospital were constructed by Israelis over 20 years ago, predating Hamas's control of the Gaza Strip in 2007.
South African Parliament Votes to Close Israel Embassy
South Africa's Parliament has approved a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria.
BRICS Calls for a ‘Sustained’ Ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict
China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and other BRICS leaders expressed condemnation for "acts of violence" affecting both Palestinian and Israeli civilians amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. This stance was conveyed through a joint statement released on Tuesday.
Attack on US Air Base in Iraq Leaves 8 Injured; Air Force Retaliates Against Iranian-Backed Militia Group
U.S. forces targeted Iranian-supported militias responsible for firing a short-range ballistic missile at the al-Asad air base in Iraq on Monday. The attack led to eight injuries among U.S. troops.
U.S. Warns Iran on Sending Short-Range Missiles to Russia
U.S. officials expressed concerns on Tuesday that Iran is gearing up to supply Russia with sophisticated short-range ballistic missiles for its military operations in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
South Africa Votes To Close Down Israeli Embassy
South Africa’s Parliament voted to close down Israel’s embassy in Pretoria after President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the Jewish nation of committing “genocide” in Gaza.
Cashless System Being Developed as IMF Releases Virtual Digital Currency Handbook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a virtual handbook on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to serve as a reference guide for Central Banks, aiming to facilitate the implementation of CBDCs and the transition towards a cashless society. However, concerns have been raised about potential heightened government interference in individuals' personal finances.
Secular Groups Petition to Cease Christian Prayers in Australian Parliament
As the parliament resumed this week in Australia, a coalition of pro-secular Australian organizations initiated a petition on the Australian Parliament House website calling for the removal of Christian prayer from its longstanding tradition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Government Agrees On Hostage Deal; First Group To Be Freed Thursday
Israel’s government has agreed on a controversial deal with Hamas that would ensure the release of more than 50 hostages, mostly women and children, within four days in exchange for a pause in the fighting and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
US: ‘Gaza Hostage Deal Near’ As Fighting Continues
U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday that he believes a deal “is near” to free hundreds of Israeli and other hostages held by Hamas in Gaza although deadly clashes continued, including around a hospital.
Inside the United States
Report: Economic recession coming for the U.S.
A new economic analysis of the U.S. economy projects a recession around the corner.
Missouri Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Ballot Language
The Missouri Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for a proposed ballot initiative that sought to enshrine abortion into its state constitution in 2024.
Connecticut: Satanic Temple Plans After-School Club for Elementary School Children beginning December
Much to the dismay and anger of local parents and faith leaders, The Satanic Temple (TST) anti-God activist group is planning an after-school club for elementary school children in Lebanon, Connecticut, beginning December 1, the Catholic Vote reports. TST is based in Salem, Massachusetts, but has chapters across the US.
Christian News
China: Police Raid Christian Mission Center, Arrest and Detain Leaders
Police in China raided a long-persecuted Christian mission center in Chengdu, Sichuan province earlier this month, arresting a number of church leaders and continuing to detain two of them, China Aid reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Murdered by Islamic Neighbor
Amid the ongoing violent persecution of believers in Pakistan, a young Christian man was murdered by a Muslim neighbor in Punjab Province earlier this month for no apparent reason other than his faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani murder Pastor-farmer, kidnap his wife in Kaduna state
Suspected Fulani Islamic terrorists earlier this month killed a pastor-farmer and kidnapped his wife amid ongoing murderous attacks on Christian rural communities in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak Tells CNN Israel Built Bunkers Under Hospital
Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak told CNN that the bunkers currently used by Hamas for weapon storage and military headquarters under Shifa Hospital were constructed by Israelis over 20 years ago, predating Hamas's control of the Gaza Strip in 2007.
South African Parliament Votes to Close Israel Embassy
South Africa's Parliament has approved a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria.