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Around the World
Russia Withdraws Part Of Embassy, Military From Syria
Russia evacuated part of its embassy staff from the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday after pulling back its military from frontlines and other positions, Worthy News established Sunday.
Hundreds Feared Dead In Cyclone Hitting French Territory Of Mayotte
At least hundreds and “perhaps several thousand” people are feared dead after the worst cyclone in almost a century ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, officials said Sunday.
Georgia Parliament Elects Pro-Russia President
Georgia’s parliament has elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former professional football player, as the country’s new president, raising concerns in the West. Kavelashvili has strong anti-Western views.
Satellite Images Suggest Russia May Be Withdrawing Military Equipment from Syria
Maxar satellite images show Russian troops loading cargo at their main airbase in Syria, possibly indicating the beginning of a military withdrawal following President Bashar al-Assad's fall, according to the Wall Street Journal.
South Korea’s President Impeached, Premier Takes Over
South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, nearly two weeks after his declaration of martial law led to the country’s worst political tensions since dictatorship ended in 1988.
Russia Pounds Ukraine In Massive Attack (Worthy News In-Depth)
In a move that worries neighboring countries, Russia launched a massive air strike against western Ukraine on Friday in what Kyiv called “one of the largest attacks” on its power infrastructure since the war erupted in February 2022.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Jordan Hold Secret Talks Concerning Syria’s Future
Israel and Jordan held secret talks on Friday to coordinate the situation in Syria, according to three Israeli officials cited by Axios.
Inside the United States
Military May Be Ground Zero For The War on Woke
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, though not yet confirmed, has pledged to root out “woke” ideology in the military.
Report: Ed Dept Unfairly Targets Christian Schools, Career Schools
A new report highlights the U.S. Department of Education’s disparity towards both Christian and career colleges through an “obscure agency” created by former President Barack Obama and revived under President Joe Biden: the Office of Enforcement.
Trump Vows to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that Republicans will work together to ditch Daylight Saving Time, the practice of changing the clocks by an hour twice a year.
Ex-US House Speaker Pelosi Rushed To Hospital
Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was recovering early Saturday after being rushed to the hospital for sustaining an injury during an official trip to Luxembourg, according to several sources familiar with the situation.
Christian News
India: Rajasthan Set to Pass Anti-Conversion Law, “Formidable and Controversial”
In a move that appears to violate India’s constitutionally protected right to freedom of religion, the Hindu-nationalist-led state of Rajasthan has approved an anti-conversion law that provides prison terms for anyone who "unduly influences" a person to change their religion and requires citizens who want to change their faith to inform authorities 60 days in advance, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
New Report Shreds the Hamas-Provided Casualty Numbers That Mainstream Media Won’t Question
A new report by the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) reveals what has been obvious all along: The death toll provided by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza does not add up. Despite the Palestinian casualty figures being disputed by Israel, this hasn’t stopped most mainstream media from treating them with barely deserved credibility. The HJS report analyzed a collection of 1,378 articles published by leading English-language newspapers and media outlets, specifically The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, CNN, BBC, Reuters, Associated Press, and the Australian ABC.
Ancient temple dedicated to Zeus unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of an ancient temple built to honor Zeus-Kasios, a deity sporting the features of both Zeus and the weather-god Kasios, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday (April 25).
ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.
Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences in One Day, Shattering Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoned another 39, breaking the record for the largest grant of clemency in a single day, the White House announced on Thursday.
Russia Withdraws Part Of Embassy, Military From Syria
Russia evacuated part of its embassy staff from the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday after pulling back its military from frontlines and other positions, Worthy News established Sunday.
Hundreds Feared Dead In Cyclone Hitting French Territory Of Mayotte
At least hundreds and “perhaps several thousand” people are feared dead after the worst cyclone in almost a century ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, officials said Sunday.
Georgia Parliament Elects Pro-Russia President
Georgia’s parliament has elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former professional football player, as the country’s new president, raising concerns in the West. Kavelashvili has strong anti-Western views.
Satellite Images Suggest Russia May Be Withdrawing Military Equipment from Syria
Maxar satellite images show Russian troops loading cargo at their main airbase in Syria, possibly indicating the beginning of a military withdrawal following President Bashar al-Assad's fall, according to the Wall Street Journal.
South Korea’s President Impeached, Premier Takes Over
South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, nearly two weeks after his declaration of martial law led to the country’s worst political tensions since dictatorship ended in 1988.
Russia Pounds Ukraine In Massive Attack (Worthy News In-Depth)
In a move that worries neighboring countries, Russia launched a massive air strike against western Ukraine on Friday in what Kyiv called “one of the largest attacks” on its power infrastructure since the war erupted in February 2022.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Jordan Hold Secret Talks Concerning Syria’s Future
Israel and Jordan held secret talks on Friday to coordinate the situation in Syria, according to three Israeli officials cited by Axios.
Inside the United States
Military May Be Ground Zero For The War on Woke
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, though not yet confirmed, has pledged to root out “woke” ideology in the military.
Report: Ed Dept Unfairly Targets Christian Schools, Career Schools
A new report highlights the U.S. Department of Education’s disparity towards both Christian and career colleges through an “obscure agency” created by former President Barack Obama and revived under President Joe Biden: the Office of Enforcement.
Trump Vows to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that Republicans will work together to ditch Daylight Saving Time, the practice of changing the clocks by an hour twice a year.
Ex-US House Speaker Pelosi Rushed To Hospital
Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was recovering early Saturday after being rushed to the hospital for sustaining an injury during an official trip to Luxembourg, according to several sources familiar with the situation.
Christian News
India: Rajasthan Set to Pass Anti-Conversion Law, “Formidable and Controversial”
In a move that appears to violate India’s constitutionally protected right to freedom of religion, the Hindu-nationalist-led state of Rajasthan has approved an anti-conversion law that provides prison terms for anyone who "unduly influences" a person to change their religion and requires citizens who want to change their faith to inform authorities 60 days in advance, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
New Report Shreds the Hamas-Provided Casualty Numbers That Mainstream Media Won’t Question
A new report by the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) reveals what has been obvious all along: The death toll provided by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza does not add up. Despite the Palestinian casualty figures being disputed by Israel, this hasn’t stopped most mainstream media from treating them with barely deserved credibility. The HJS report analyzed a collection of 1,378 articles published by leading English-language newspapers and media outlets, specifically The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, CNN, BBC, Reuters, Associated Press, and the Australian ABC.
Ancient temple dedicated to Zeus unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of an ancient temple built to honor Zeus-Kasios, a deity sporting the features of both Zeus and the weather-god Kasios, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday (April 25).
ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.
Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences in One Day, Shattering Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoned another 39, breaking the record for the largest grant of clemency in a single day, the White House announced on Thursday.
Around the World
NATO Chief: ‘Prepare For War’
The head of NATO has told member states to prepare for war, describing the current security situation as “the worst in my lifetime.”
Party Drug Kept Syria’s Assad In Power (Worthy News Investigation)
Islamic rebels have uncovered a multi-multi-billion dollar drug empire that kept former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime alive despite crippling international sanctions.
Syria’s Christians Fear Introduction Islamic Law (Worthy News Analysis)
Syrian leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says he will introduce Islamic law, but his claims that it won’t be as strict as in Saudi Arabia have raised doubts among Christians.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Signals Possible Iran Strike, Focuses on Ending Gaza War, and Avoids Two-State Commitment
TIME Magazine announced on Thursday via X/Twitter that President-elect Donald Trump has been named its "Person of the Year." In an exclusive interview, Trump discussed his plans to end the Gaza war, expand the Abraham Accords to include nations like Saudi Arabia, and hinted at a potential conflict with Iran. While emphasizing his desire for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude the Gaza conflict, Trump notably avoided endorsing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, despite proposing a version of Palestinian statehood in his 2020 “deal of the century.”
Netherlands: ‘Jews-Hunters Face Up To Two-Years Jail’
Dutch prosecutors have demanded up to two years imprisonment for several suspects involved in the Netherlands’ first pogrom since World War Two.
Inside the United States
White House Plays Down Drone Sightings
The White House claims there is no evidence that reported drone sightings in the U.S. state of New Jersey pose a national security risk despite being spotted over sensitive sites such as the golf course of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, a military facility, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Trump Could Start Pardons for Jan. 6 Protesters in ‘First Nine Minutes’ in Office
President-elect Donald Trump said he could start pardons for "most" convicted Jan. 6 protesters during his first minutes in the White House.
More Than Two Dozen FBI Informants Were On The Ground During Jan. 6
he FBI had 26 confidential sources at the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, but no undercover FBI agents were on the National Mall that day, contradicting theories about the attack.
Mysterious Drones Over New Jersey Raising Concerns
Two Republican congressmen from New Jersey have urged the military to shoot down mysterious nighttime drones appearing above the U.S. state.
Christian News
Syria: Christians Vulnerable As Rebel Militants Capture Their Humanitarian Aid
The US-based Global Christian Relief ministry has reported that humanitarian supplies delivered for 20,000 Christians in Syria have been hijacked by militants with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamist rebel group which captured Aleppo and toppled the Syrian government on Sunday, December 8, Crosswalk reports.
Nepal Experiences Growing Interest in Christianity
While converts to Christianity in Nepal are vulnerable to persecution from radical Hindu groups and from within their own indigenous communities, positive reports are emerging of the Gospel’s advancement in the isolated mountainous country. There are now 1.3 million Christians in Nepal, 4.4% of a population of 30.5 million, and that number is reportedly growing.
US Prison Ministry Set to Deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to Inmates Worldwide
An American prison ministry is set to deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to incarcerated men and women in 18 US states and 20 countries internationally, CBN News reports. There are currently more than 11 million incarcerated people around the world, with over 2 million in the United States.
NATO Chief: ‘Prepare For War’
The head of NATO has told member states to prepare for war, describing the current security situation as “the worst in my lifetime.”
Party Drug Kept Syria’s Assad In Power (Worthy News Investigation)
Islamic rebels have uncovered a multi-multi-billion dollar drug empire that kept former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime alive despite crippling international sanctions.
Syria’s Christians Fear Introduction Islamic Law (Worthy News Analysis)
Syrian leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says he will introduce Islamic law, but his claims that it won’t be as strict as in Saudi Arabia have raised doubts among Christians.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Signals Possible Iran Strike, Focuses on Ending Gaza War, and Avoids Two-State Commitment
TIME Magazine announced on Thursday via X/Twitter that President-elect Donald Trump has been named its "Person of the Year." In an exclusive interview, Trump discussed his plans to end the Gaza war, expand the Abraham Accords to include nations like Saudi Arabia, and hinted at a potential conflict with Iran. While emphasizing his desire for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude the Gaza conflict, Trump notably avoided endorsing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, despite proposing a version of Palestinian statehood in his 2020 “deal of the century.”
Netherlands: ‘Jews-Hunters Face Up To Two-Years Jail’
Dutch prosecutors have demanded up to two years imprisonment for several suspects involved in the Netherlands’ first pogrom since World War Two.
Inside the United States
White House Plays Down Drone Sightings
The White House claims there is no evidence that reported drone sightings in the U.S. state of New Jersey pose a national security risk despite being spotted over sensitive sites such as the golf course of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, a military facility, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Trump Could Start Pardons for Jan. 6 Protesters in ‘First Nine Minutes’ in Office
President-elect Donald Trump said he could start pardons for "most" convicted Jan. 6 protesters during his first minutes in the White House.
More Than Two Dozen FBI Informants Were On The Ground During Jan. 6
he FBI had 26 confidential sources at the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, but no undercover FBI agents were on the National Mall that day, contradicting theories about the attack.
Mysterious Drones Over New Jersey Raising Concerns
Two Republican congressmen from New Jersey have urged the military to shoot down mysterious nighttime drones appearing above the U.S. state.
Christian News
Syria: Christians Vulnerable As Rebel Militants Capture Their Humanitarian Aid
The US-based Global Christian Relief ministry has reported that humanitarian supplies delivered for 20,000 Christians in Syria have been hijacked by militants with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamist rebel group which captured Aleppo and toppled the Syrian government on Sunday, December 8, Crosswalk reports.
Nepal Experiences Growing Interest in Christianity
While converts to Christianity in Nepal are vulnerable to persecution from radical Hindu groups and from within their own indigenous communities, positive reports are emerging of the Gospel’s advancement in the isolated mountainous country. There are now 1.3 million Christians in Nepal, 4.4% of a population of 30.5 million, and that number is reportedly growing.
US Prison Ministry Set to Deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to Inmates Worldwide
An American prison ministry is set to deliver 65,000 Christmas “Hope Packs” to incarcerated men and women in 18 US states and 20 countries internationally, CBN News reports. There are currently more than 11 million incarcerated people around the world, with over 2 million in the United States.
Around the World
Hungary: ‘Ukraine Rejects Christmas Truce With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has accused the president of neighboring war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of rejecting his proposal for a Christmas truce and a large-scale prisoners' exchange with Russia.
Dutch Citizens Urged To Keep Cash Amid Russia Threats
Banks in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s leading data center nations, appealed to customers on Wednesday to have cash “due to geopolitical tensions” after the government urged citizens to keep a backpack at home with emergency items.
Bali Rattled By Monkey Forest Accident Killing Two, Injuring Several
Authorities on Indonesia’s tropical island province of Bali warned Wednesday of more extreme weather after two tourists died and several were injured when a large tree fell on them at the popular Monkey Forest in Bali’s village of Ubud.
Syria: US and Allies Working to Keep Chemical Weapons Out of Terrorists’ Hands
Concerned that the recent toppling of Syria’s government will allow Islamic terror groups to fill the power vacuum left by ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, the United States and its regional allies are seeking to ensure that chemical weapons accumulated by the fallen regime do not fall into the wrong hands, Axios reports. Assad notoriously used chemical weapons against his own peopl during the Civil War that has wracked Syria since 2011.
Syrian Freed Prisoners Relive Horrors (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thousands of inmates have stumbled out of blood-stained horror prisons since rebel forces overran Damascus on Saturday, with many confirming accounts from Christians who were held there.
IAEA Warns Iran Is Enriching Uranium Close to Nuclear Bomb Grade, “No Civilian Justification”
The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Thursday that Iran is rapidly enriching uranium to close to nuclear bomb-grade, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Destroyed 80% of Syrian Major Military Assets in Operation Bashan Arrow
Israel announced this week that its airstrikes have destroyed 70-80% of Syria's military capabilities following the rapid collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Damascus.
Inside the United States
‘Completely Unsustainable’: Lawmakers Debate Path Forward for National Debt Crisis
Institutional reforms, updated procedures, and even Constitutional amendments may be necessary to avoid a complete fiscal crisis in America, according to testimony presented Wednesday before the U.S. House Committee on the Budget.
Trump: Christopher Wray Resignation ‘Great Day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump responded Wednesday to news that FBI Director Christopher Wray would resign when Trump takes office in January.
Christians Sue Minnesota Over Law Excluding Faith-Based Colleges From State-Funded Program
A US federal court is considering a case brought by Minnesota Christian parents seeking the reversal of a new state law that would exclude faith-based colleges from participating in a tax-payer-funded program that helps high-school students earn free college credits.
Christian News
Nigeria: Pastor and Christian Student Murdered Amid Surge of Violence in Taraba State
Amid a wave of violence against Christians in north-eastern Nigeria’s Taraba state, suspected Islamic extremists murdered a pastor and a female Christian student in separate attacks last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Hungary: ‘Ukraine Rejects Christmas Truce With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has accused the president of neighboring war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of rejecting his proposal for a Christmas truce and a large-scale prisoners' exchange with Russia.
Dutch Citizens Urged To Keep Cash Amid Russia Threats
Banks in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s leading data center nations, appealed to customers on Wednesday to have cash “due to geopolitical tensions” after the government urged citizens to keep a backpack at home with emergency items.
Bali Rattled By Monkey Forest Accident Killing Two, Injuring Several
Authorities on Indonesia’s tropical island province of Bali warned Wednesday of more extreme weather after two tourists died and several were injured when a large tree fell on them at the popular Monkey Forest in Bali’s village of Ubud.
Syria: US and Allies Working to Keep Chemical Weapons Out of Terrorists’ Hands
Concerned that the recent toppling of Syria’s government will allow Islamic terror groups to fill the power vacuum left by ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, the United States and its regional allies are seeking to ensure that chemical weapons accumulated by the fallen regime do not fall into the wrong hands, Axios reports. Assad notoriously used chemical weapons against his own peopl during the Civil War that has wracked Syria since 2011.
Syrian Freed Prisoners Relive Horrors (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thousands of inmates have stumbled out of blood-stained horror prisons since rebel forces overran Damascus on Saturday, with many confirming accounts from Christians who were held there.
IAEA Warns Iran Is Enriching Uranium Close to Nuclear Bomb Grade, “No Civilian Justification”
The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Thursday that Iran is rapidly enriching uranium to close to nuclear bomb-grade, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Destroyed 80% of Syrian Major Military Assets in Operation Bashan Arrow
Israel announced this week that its airstrikes have destroyed 70-80% of Syria's military capabilities following the rapid collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Damascus.
Inside the United States
‘Completely Unsustainable’: Lawmakers Debate Path Forward for National Debt Crisis
Institutional reforms, updated procedures, and even Constitutional amendments may be necessary to avoid a complete fiscal crisis in America, according to testimony presented Wednesday before the U.S. House Committee on the Budget.
Trump: Christopher Wray Resignation ‘Great Day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump responded Wednesday to news that FBI Director Christopher Wray would resign when Trump takes office in January.
Christians Sue Minnesota Over Law Excluding Faith-Based Colleges From State-Funded Program
A US federal court is considering a case brought by Minnesota Christian parents seeking the reversal of a new state law that would exclude faith-based colleges from participating in a tax-payer-funded program that helps high-school students earn free college credits.
Christian News
Nigeria: Pastor and Christian Student Murdered Amid Surge of Violence in Taraba State
Amid a wave of violence against Christians in north-eastern Nigeria’s Taraba state, suspected Islamic extremists murdered a pastor and a female Christian student in separate attacks last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.