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Around the World
Nuclear Deal With Iran ‘No Longer Useful’ Says Atomic Regulator
The United Nations’ top atomic regulator has warned that reviving a nuclear deal with Iran is “no longer useful” as the Islamic Republic is on the verge of having nuclear weapons.
US ‘Kills 12 ISIS Terrorists In Syria’
The United States military says it has killed 12 fighters of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, in Syria amid concerns it will carve out a caliphate in central areas of the country.
Germany and France Plunge Into Political Turmoil After Governments Collapse
Europe’s largest economy plunged into political turmoil Tuesday after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence, while in neighboring France, new Premier François Bayrou struggled to raise support for France's budget without being overthrown.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: IDF Will Remain in Syrian Buffer Zone Until New Arrangement “Ensures Israel’s Security”
Sparking UN concerns that Israel may seek to annex the bordering 1974 demilitarized buffer zone in Syrian territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel Defense Forces will remain in that area until another arrangement is in place “that ensures Israel’s security,” the Associated Press reports.
Iran’s Ayatollah: Israelis “Greatly Mistaken” to Think Syrian Uprising Is Over
Having blamed both the US and Israel for the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the hands of Islamic insurgents Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on December 1, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated Tuesday that Israelis would be “greatly mistaken” to think the uprising in next-door Syria is now over, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Unanimous Ruling May Pave Way for Mass Deportation
A unanimous ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court may pave the way for challenges to a federal deportation plan under the incoming Trump administration to be defeated.
Pork-Filled Stopgap Appears to Collapse After Trump, Vance Say They Oppose It
The stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown Friday appeared to collapse Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said they opposed it.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Arguments TikTok Ban Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear arguments on Jan. 10 regarding the constitutionality of a federal law that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States and cut off access to its tens of millions of American users.
Christian News
Iran Frees Christian Converts Ahead Of Christmas; Concerns Remain
Three Iranian Christians, who were previously known as Muslims, have been released after ten days in detention just weeks after another Christian was freed after years in jail for his faith, Christians say.
Christian University’s 20-Foot Wooden Cross Memorial Survives Massive Wildfire, a Symbol of Hope
The Pepperdine Christian university in Malibu, California is thanking God for hope after a 20-foot wooden cross set up by the school memorial survived the recent devastating wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres of land surrounding it. The Franklin Fire began on December 9 in Los Angeles county.
Nuclear Deal With Iran ‘No Longer Useful’ Says Atomic Regulator
The United Nations’ top atomic regulator has warned that reviving a nuclear deal with Iran is “no longer useful” as the Islamic Republic is on the verge of having nuclear weapons.
US ‘Kills 12 ISIS Terrorists In Syria’
The United States military says it has killed 12 fighters of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, in Syria amid concerns it will carve out a caliphate in central areas of the country.
Germany and France Plunge Into Political Turmoil After Governments Collapse
Europe’s largest economy plunged into political turmoil Tuesday after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence, while in neighboring France, new Premier François Bayrou struggled to raise support for France's budget without being overthrown.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: IDF Will Remain in Syrian Buffer Zone Until New Arrangement “Ensures Israel’s Security”
Sparking UN concerns that Israel may seek to annex the bordering 1974 demilitarized buffer zone in Syrian territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel Defense Forces will remain in that area until another arrangement is in place “that ensures Israel’s security,” the Associated Press reports.
Iran’s Ayatollah: Israelis “Greatly Mistaken” to Think Syrian Uprising Is Over
Having blamed both the US and Israel for the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the hands of Islamic insurgents Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on December 1, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated Tuesday that Israelis would be “greatly mistaken” to think the uprising in next-door Syria is now over, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Unanimous Ruling May Pave Way for Mass Deportation
A unanimous ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court may pave the way for challenges to a federal deportation plan under the incoming Trump administration to be defeated.
Pork-Filled Stopgap Appears to Collapse After Trump, Vance Say They Oppose It
The stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown Friday appeared to collapse Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said they opposed it.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Arguments TikTok Ban Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear arguments on Jan. 10 regarding the constitutionality of a federal law that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States and cut off access to its tens of millions of American users.
Christian News
Iran Frees Christian Converts Ahead Of Christmas; Concerns Remain
Three Iranian Christians, who were previously known as Muslims, have been released after ten days in detention just weeks after another Christian was freed after years in jail for his faith, Christians say.
Christian University’s 20-Foot Wooden Cross Memorial Survives Massive Wildfire, a Symbol of Hope
The Pepperdine Christian university in Malibu, California is thanking God for hope after a 20-foot wooden cross set up by the school memorial survived the recent devastating wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres of land surrounding it. The Franklin Fire began on December 9 in Los Angeles county.
Around the World
Massive Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Killing 14
At least 14 people were dead and hundreds injured Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3, described as the region’s worst in decades, rocked the island nation of Vanuatu, officials said.
U.S. Monitoring Turkey’s Military Buildup Along Syrian Border Targeting Kurds
Senior U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that Turkey and its allied militias are amassing military forces along the Syrian border, preparing for a possible large-scale operation against American-backed Syrian Kurdish forces in Northern Syria.
‘Top Russian General Assassinated in Moscow’, Moscow Says
A general accused by Kyiv of ordering the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops has been assassinated in Moscow using a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russian officials said Tuesday.
Britain Announces “Indefinite” Ban on Puberty Blockers for Gender-Questioning Minors
The UK government announced on December 11 that an existing emergency measure banning puberty blockers for minors under the age of 18 will now be kept in place “indefinitely” in light of an “unacceptable safety risk.”
Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians in Mass Graves, Investigators Say
Investigators revealed Tuesday that hundreds of thousands of Syrians who were “tortured to death by Bashar al-Assad’s regime” are believed to be burried in mass graves, including near Syria’s capital, Damascus.
Syria’s Ousted Leader Flew $250 Million To Russia
A quarter of a billion dollars was reportedly airlifted from Syria to Russia by Bashar al-Assad long before the autocratic Syrian leader was ousted by Islamic rebels this month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrike in Syria’s Tartus Registers as 3.0 on Richter Scale
Israel carried out one of its most intense military campaigns in Syria in over a decade, striking air defense systems, missile depots, and strategic sites in Tartus. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights described the strikes as the "heaviest in years," with massive explosions registering as a magnitude 3.0 seismic event. Videos on social media captured fireballs and mushroom clouds lighting up the night sky.
Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Sword Connected to Moses’ Pharaoh Ramesses II
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient sword engraved with a hieroglyphic representing the royal rule of Ramesses II, the Pharoah recorded in the Biblical Book of Exodus as having refused Moses’ request to let the enslaved Israelites go, Archaeology News (AN) reports.
Inside the United States
GOP Report: Liz Cheney Should Be Investigated by FBI Over Jan. 6 Investigation
A new Republican oversight report accuses former Congresswoman Liz Cheney of colluding with witnesses in the Jan. 6 Select Committee investigation that she oversaw.
US President Biden Praying After Shooting Kills 3 At Christian School
American President Joe Biden said he and the First Lady were praying for all victims of Monday’s deadly shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, and he urged legislators to pass “commonsense gun safety laws.”
Christian News
US Prison Ministry Baptizes Dozens of Incarcerated Women, “They Are Finding Freedom in Christ”
The US God Behind Bars (GBB) ministry has reported baptizing more than 140 incarcerated women across America in the last three months, CBN News reported on December 17.
Nigeria: Retired Anglican Archbishop and His Driver Go Missing, “We Earnestly Plead for Your Fervent Prayers”
Amid ongoing extreme violence by radicalized Fulani Islamic herdsmen and other terror groups against Christians in Nigeria, fears are growing for a retired Anglican archbishop and his driver who went missing in Anambra state on December 6, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Israel Unveils 20-Qubit Quantum Computer in Major Technology Milestone
Israel announced the launch of its first domestically developed quantum computer on Monday, describing it as a crucial step toward advancing defense and civilian technology. The 20-qubit system was created through collaboration between Israel Aerospace Industries, the Israel Innovation Authority, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Massive Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Killing 14
At least 14 people were dead and hundreds injured Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3, described as the region’s worst in decades, rocked the island nation of Vanuatu, officials said.
U.S. Monitoring Turkey’s Military Buildup Along Syrian Border Targeting Kurds
Senior U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that Turkey and its allied militias are amassing military forces along the Syrian border, preparing for a possible large-scale operation against American-backed Syrian Kurdish forces in Northern Syria.
‘Top Russian General Assassinated in Moscow’, Moscow Says
A general accused by Kyiv of ordering the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops has been assassinated in Moscow using a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russian officials said Tuesday.
Britain Announces “Indefinite” Ban on Puberty Blockers for Gender-Questioning Minors
The UK government announced on December 11 that an existing emergency measure banning puberty blockers for minors under the age of 18 will now be kept in place “indefinitely” in light of an “unacceptable safety risk.”
Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians in Mass Graves, Investigators Say
Investigators revealed Tuesday that hundreds of thousands of Syrians who were “tortured to death by Bashar al-Assad’s regime” are believed to be burried in mass graves, including near Syria’s capital, Damascus.
Syria’s Ousted Leader Flew $250 Million To Russia
A quarter of a billion dollars was reportedly airlifted from Syria to Russia by Bashar al-Assad long before the autocratic Syrian leader was ousted by Islamic rebels this month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Airstrike in Syria’s Tartus Registers as 3.0 on Richter Scale
Israel carried out one of its most intense military campaigns in Syria in over a decade, striking air defense systems, missile depots, and strategic sites in Tartus. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights described the strikes as the "heaviest in years," with massive explosions registering as a magnitude 3.0 seismic event. Videos on social media captured fireballs and mushroom clouds lighting up the night sky.
Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Sword Connected to Moses’ Pharaoh Ramesses II
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient sword engraved with a hieroglyphic representing the royal rule of Ramesses II, the Pharoah recorded in the Biblical Book of Exodus as having refused Moses’ request to let the enslaved Israelites go, Archaeology News (AN) reports.
Inside the United States
GOP Report: Liz Cheney Should Be Investigated by FBI Over Jan. 6 Investigation
A new Republican oversight report accuses former Congresswoman Liz Cheney of colluding with witnesses in the Jan. 6 Select Committee investigation that she oversaw.
US President Biden Praying After Shooting Kills 3 At Christian School
American President Joe Biden said he and the First Lady were praying for all victims of Monday’s deadly shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, and he urged legislators to pass “commonsense gun safety laws.”
Christian News
US Prison Ministry Baptizes Dozens of Incarcerated Women, “They Are Finding Freedom in Christ”
The US God Behind Bars (GBB) ministry has reported baptizing more than 140 incarcerated women across America in the last three months, CBN News reported on December 17.
Nigeria: Retired Anglican Archbishop and His Driver Go Missing, “We Earnestly Plead for Your Fervent Prayers”
Amid ongoing extreme violence by radicalized Fulani Islamic herdsmen and other terror groups against Christians in Nigeria, fears are growing for a retired Anglican archbishop and his driver who went missing in Anambra state on December 6, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Insights
Israel Unveils 20-Qubit Quantum Computer in Major Technology Milestone
Israel announced the launch of its first domestically developed quantum computer on Monday, describing it as a crucial step toward advancing defense and civilian technology. The 20-qubit system was created through collaboration between Israel Aerospace Industries, the Israel Innovation Authority, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Around the World
Britain Ponders Introducing Digital Pound (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Bank of England (BoE) is working on the introduction of “a digital pound,” a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that critics say will allow for the meticulous recording and monitoring of transactions.
UK Sees Surge in Antisemitic Incidents on University Campuses Since Hamas Oct 7 Attack, Report
A new study shows a record 272 antisemitic incidents were reported at British universities in the academic year following the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror massacre against Israel and the onset of the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Germany: Archaeologists Find Oldest Physical Evidence of Christianity in Northern Europe
In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists in Frankfurt, Germany have uncovered the oldest physical evidence of Christianity in northern Europe: a 1,750 year-old amulet containing a minuscule silver scroll inscribed with praise to Jesus Christ, Christian Today reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Houthi Ballistic Missile Intercepted Before Entering Israel
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen using the Arrow defense system. Sirens sounded across central Israel, causing millions to seek shelter.
Inside the United States
Potential Government Shutdown Draws Near
Congressional leaders are running out of time to forge a bipartisan deal before the federal government shuts down Friday, with farm and disaster assistance posing the biggest holdups to an agreement.
Federal Data: School Leaders Say 40% of Students Are Behind Grade Level
According to a federal survey of school leaders, 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at the beginning of the school year.
Christian School Shooting Kills 5 In Madison, Wisconsin; Prayers Urged
A shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin’s capital, Madison, has left at least five people dead on Monday, including the suspected shooter, and at least seven others injured, police said.
Christian News
Somalia: Christian Mother Forced Into Hiding After Husband’s Severe Beating for Leaving Islam
A young newly Christian mother in northwest Somalia has had to leave her children and go into hiding after her husband violently attacked her for leaving Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Ruled by an oppressive extremist Islamic regime, Somalia ranks 2 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Sudan Is “Collapsing” Amid Worst Humanitarian Crisis Ever Recorded, Report
Urging world leaders “not to look away,” the US-based International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization has warned that Sudan is “collapsing” as it faces the “fastest” and “biggest” humanitarian crisis ever documented, Straight Arrow News (SAN) reports.
Britain Ponders Introducing Digital Pound (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Bank of England (BoE) is working on the introduction of “a digital pound,” a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that critics say will allow for the meticulous recording and monitoring of transactions.
UK Sees Surge in Antisemitic Incidents on University Campuses Since Hamas Oct 7 Attack, Report
A new study shows a record 272 antisemitic incidents were reported at British universities in the academic year following the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror massacre against Israel and the onset of the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Germany: Archaeologists Find Oldest Physical Evidence of Christianity in Northern Europe
In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists in Frankfurt, Germany have uncovered the oldest physical evidence of Christianity in northern Europe: a 1,750 year-old amulet containing a minuscule silver scroll inscribed with praise to Jesus Christ, Christian Today reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Houthi Ballistic Missile Intercepted Before Entering Israel
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen using the Arrow defense system. Sirens sounded across central Israel, causing millions to seek shelter.
Inside the United States
Potential Government Shutdown Draws Near
Congressional leaders are running out of time to forge a bipartisan deal before the federal government shuts down Friday, with farm and disaster assistance posing the biggest holdups to an agreement.
Federal Data: School Leaders Say 40% of Students Are Behind Grade Level
According to a federal survey of school leaders, 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at the beginning of the school year.
Christian School Shooting Kills 5 In Madison, Wisconsin; Prayers Urged
A shooting at a Christian school in the U.S. state of Wisconsin’s capital, Madison, has left at least five people dead on Monday, including the suspected shooter, and at least seven others injured, police said.
Christian News
Somalia: Christian Mother Forced Into Hiding After Husband’s Severe Beating for Leaving Islam
A young newly Christian mother in northwest Somalia has had to leave her children and go into hiding after her husband violently attacked her for leaving Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Ruled by an oppressive extremist Islamic regime, Somalia ranks 2 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Sudan Is “Collapsing” Amid Worst Humanitarian Crisis Ever Recorded, Report
Urging world leaders “not to look away,” the US-based International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization has warned that Sudan is “collapsing” as it faces the “fastest” and “biggest” humanitarian crisis ever documented, Straight Arrow News (SAN) reports.