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Syrian Islamic Rebels Overtake Hama; Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Focus)
Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad, adding to concerns about the plight of the country’s Christian minority, according to military officials and aid workers.
French President Macron Refuses To Resign
Faced with the most significant political turmoil in years, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged Thursday he would name a new prime minister within “the coming days" but dismissed calls for his resignation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Egypt Presents New Ceasefire Proposal to Hamas
Egypt has presented Hamas with an updated proposal to free some of the roughly 100 remaining hostages and initiate a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli officials said.
Australia Approves UNGA Resolution for Israel to Withdraw from West Bank and Gaza
Reversing more than 20 years of prior policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Australia on Tuesday voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution that calls for Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza to the pre-1967 borders, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The resolution passed by 157-8 votes with seven abstentions and the United States and Israel voting ‘no.’
Inside the United States
Massive 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern California; Tsunami Warning Lifted
A tsunami warning was lifted after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Cape Mendocino in Northern California on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremor, recorded at around 10:44 a.m., occurred roughly 62 miles west of Ferndale, California, according to the agency.
House Speaker Denies White House Request for $24 Billion Additional Aid for Ukraine
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday told the White House that the Biden administration would not be allowed to request congressional approval for a further $24 billion in aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, explaining that incoming President-elect Trump should be the one to make such a request, the Hill reports.
US Navy is Fitting USS Zumwalt Destroyer With First Ship-Borne Hypersonic Missile
The US Navy is turning a costly misstep into a strategic advantage by retrofitting the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt with the Navy's first shipborne hypersonic weapon, according to Defense News. The move is understood to be a response to pressure from Russia and China, which have recently tested hypersonic weapons.
US Firms Rush To Rollout AI For Military (Worthy News In-Depth)
Artificial intelligence (AI) developer OpenAI and high-tech military manufacturer Anduril Industries are rushing to develop AI technology for the U.S. military amid concerns that China will win the race in this field.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Mourn Islamic Murder of Courageous Brother, Work to Fortify Community
A Christian farming village in northern Nigeria’s Plateau state is working to build community safety after a courageous brother was killed defending them from an attack by suspected Islamic Fulani extremists last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Satanic Temple Offering Religious Class to Ohio Elementary Children
Not to be outdone by Christians, a group of self-described “non-theistic satanists” are offering elementary-age students at a public school in Ohio the chance to participate in a class hosted by The Satanic Temple.
Around the World
French President Macron to Address Nation After Government Falls
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday after the government lost a no-confidence vote, Worthy News learned.
Global Debt Hits Record $323 Trillion, Triggering Fears of an Incoming Debt Tsunami
Global debt soared by over $12 trillion in the first three quarters of 2024, reaching a record $323 trillion, driven by falling borrowing costs and increased risk appetite, according to the latest Global Debt Monitor report by a banking trade group.
Russia-Ukraine War Impacting Children (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis expressed concern Wednesday that “war is a human defeat” after new evidence emerged that the Russia-Ukraine war impacted those whose lives have just begun. Investigators say Ukrainian children were stripped of their Ukrainian identity and placed with Russian families.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Assembly Rushes On Two-State Solution In Palestine-Israel Conflict
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday rushed to achieve a “two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict” amid ongoing clashes in Gaza between what is left of Hamas and Israel’s military.
Inside the United States
Reports: Islamic Terrorist Incidents ncreased under Biden
Islamic terrorist incidents increased under President Joe Biden, according to several reports, as a majority of Americans polled say terrorism dangers increased under his watch.
Trump Appoints Peter Navarro, Who Served Prison Time, As Counselor
Donald J. Trump appointed Peter Navarro, his former adviser who served prison time for “refusing” to cooperate with a congressional investigation, as his senior counselor.
US Select Committee Publishes Final Report on COVID-19 Pandemic, “Virus Likely Leaked from China Lab”
The US Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic published a 520-page report on the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday (December 2). The report concluded that the virus was most likely "leaked" from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, and reported bipartisan findings on the advancement and management of the crisis in the US.
Chief Of America’s Biggest Health Insurer Killed In ‘Targeted Attack’
The head of America’s biggest health insurer, UnitedHealthcare, has been killed in an apparently “targeted attack” following an early morning shooting outside an investor meeting in New York, police say.
Christian News
Syria: Christians Worried for Their Safety Amid Insurgency
Christians in Syria are understood to be concerned for their safety as the Islamist insurgent group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has launched an ongoing major attack on the dictatorial Iran and Russia-backed regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Crosswalk reports.
Persecuted Iranian Christians Struggle for Asylum in Georgia, Report
A new study shows that persecuted Iranian Christians seeking asylum in the former Soviet state of Georgia are unfairly vulnerable to deportation as Georgian authorities routinely deny their claims, Article 18 reports.
Worthy Insights
‘This Could Redraw the Map of the Middle East’: How Assad’s Struggles in Syria Reflect a Weakened Iran
With Hezbollah decimated, Iran significantly weakened, and Russia preoccupied with its war on Ukraine, Syrian opposition forces enjoyed ripe conditions for the surprise offensive they launched last week. Those forces are closer than ever to deposing dictator Bashar al-Assad, experts told the Washington Free Beacon, emphasizing the Iranian regime's ever-loosening grip on the Middle East.
Syria: Iran-Backed Militia Arrive to Help Assad Fight Insurgency
As Syria’s army struggles to fend off the surprise insurgency launched last week by jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Iran-backed militias entered the country on Sunday to lend support to the Syrian forces, Reuters reports. The insurgents first attacked Syria’s second-largest city of Aleppo and then moved into Idlib and Hama province.
South Korea’s Military Says Martial Law In Place Despite Parliament’s Rejection
South Korea’s military warned Tuesday that martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol would remain in place “until he lifts it” despite the parliament’s majority vote against it.
US Announces Additional $725 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The United States announced on December 2 a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against the Russian invasion launched in February 2022, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reports.
Houthis Fire Seven Missiles/Drones at US Vessels in Arabian Sea
Describing their actions as a demand for the blockade of Gaza to be lifted, Houthi Islamic insurgents in Yemen fired seven missiles and drones at American warships and merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, December 1, Straight Arrow News (SAN) reports.
Romania In Turmoil After Parliamentary Elections (Worthy News Radio)
Romania’s pro-EU and pro-NATO parties appeared to be holding off the far right in a parliamentary election on Sunday, but the strength of the radical vote suggested that an ultranationalist, pro-Russian candidate could still win the presidency this month.
French Government Heading To Collapse Despite Warnings About Economy
The French government was facing collapse Monday after far-right and left-wing parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, despite his warnings it could further threaten the nation’s already challenging economy.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Enforce Ceasefire with an “Iron Fist”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare government meeting in the northern city of Nahariya on Tuesday, stating, "to deliver a clear message to the North: We're committed to the North." He added, "We are enforcing the ceasefire and, with an iron fist, acting against any violation – minor or serious."
Israel Thanks Trump For Threatening Hamas Over Hostages
Israel’s prime minister praised U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump on Tuesday for indirectly threatening Hamas with force unless they release all hostages ahead of his January 20 inauguration.
Inside the United States
Canada Pledges to Improve Border Security After Meeting With Trump Official
A leading member of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet says that Canada will bolster its border security after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick.
Grand Canyon U Wins Nonprofit Status Lawsuit Against Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) may soon recognize Grand Canyon University’s nonprofit status after the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit remanded the school’s case back to the department.