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Around the World
Russia Approves Massive New Military Budget
Nearly three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has just approved a military budget that surpasses the country’s allocated spending on health care, education, and social policy combined, Euro News reports.
US Approves $387 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States has approved a new arms sale to Taiwan worth US$387 million, the Taipei Times (TT) reports. The sale represents the 18th arms deal with Taiwan to be approved by the Biden administration.
Guinea: ‘Scores Killed In Soccer Stadium Stampede’
Scores of people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea following clashes between fans sparked by anger over the referee’s decision, the government confirmed Monday.
Romania’s Pro-EU, NATO Parties Ahead In Elections Despite Far-Right Challenge
Romanian parties backing the European Union and NATO military alliance narrowly averted a far-right challenge that could have moved Romania into Russia’s orbit in Sunday’s parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Hezbollah In Deadliest Clashes Since Announcing Truce
Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon blamed each other for the deadliest clashes since their ceasefire came into effect last week, adding to global fears that the region will remain embroiled in armed conflicts.
Trump Issues Stark Warning to Hamas: Release Hostages or ‘There Will Be All Hell To Pay’
President-elect Donald Trump warned that Hamas would face severe consequences if the hostages taken on October 7 are not released before he takes office in January.
Inside the United States
Biden Under Fire for Pardoning Hunter
President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon of his son, Hunter, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.”
Trump Nominates Kash Patel as FBI Chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense during the first Trump presidency, to the position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Trump Names His Daughter’s Father-In-Law As Mideast Adviser
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump on Sunday named Massad Boulos, a Christian Lebanese-born billionaire, and father-in-law to his daughter Tiffany, his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs at a time of mounting tensions in Israel and the region.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter Wiping Away Criminal Convictions
Saying “Enough is enough,” outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday, removing criminal convictions on tax and gun charges despite pledging this year he wouldn't grant such a reprieve.
Christian News
Iran: 12 Christians Face Long Prison Terms for Their Faith, Three Tortured
Twelve Christian converts in Iran are facing the possibility of torture and lengthy prison terms after being charged with “propagating a religion contrary to Islam” and “collaborating with foreign governments,” Article 18 reports.
America Sees Record Bible Sales
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pledge to bring the Christian faith back into the White House appeared to have helped boost Bible sales to levels not seen in years.
Russia Approves Massive New Military Budget
Nearly three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has just approved a military budget that surpasses the country’s allocated spending on health care, education, and social policy combined, Euro News reports.
US Approves $387 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States has approved a new arms sale to Taiwan worth US$387 million, the Taipei Times (TT) reports. The sale represents the 18th arms deal with Taiwan to be approved by the Biden administration.
Guinea: ‘Scores Killed In Soccer Stadium Stampede’
Scores of people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea following clashes between fans sparked by anger over the referee’s decision, the government confirmed Monday.
Romania’s Pro-EU, NATO Parties Ahead In Elections Despite Far-Right Challenge
Romanian parties backing the European Union and NATO military alliance narrowly averted a far-right challenge that could have moved Romania into Russia’s orbit in Sunday’s parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Hezbollah In Deadliest Clashes Since Announcing Truce
Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon blamed each other for the deadliest clashes since their ceasefire came into effect last week, adding to global fears that the region will remain embroiled in armed conflicts.
Trump Issues Stark Warning to Hamas: Release Hostages or ‘There Will Be All Hell To Pay’
President-elect Donald Trump warned that Hamas would face severe consequences if the hostages taken on October 7 are not released before he takes office in January.
Inside the United States
Biden Under Fire for Pardoning Hunter
President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon of his son, Hunter, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.”
Trump Nominates Kash Patel as FBI Chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense during the first Trump presidency, to the position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Trump Names His Daughter’s Father-In-Law As Mideast Adviser
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump on Sunday named Massad Boulos, a Christian Lebanese-born billionaire, and father-in-law to his daughter Tiffany, his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs at a time of mounting tensions in Israel and the region.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter Wiping Away Criminal Convictions
Saying “Enough is enough,” outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday, removing criminal convictions on tax and gun charges despite pledging this year he wouldn't grant such a reprieve.
Christian News
Iran: 12 Christians Face Long Prison Terms for Their Faith, Three Tortured
Twelve Christian converts in Iran are facing the possibility of torture and lengthy prison terms after being charged with “propagating a religion contrary to Islam” and “collaborating with foreign governments,” Article 18 reports.
America Sees Record Bible Sales
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pledge to bring the Christian faith back into the White House appeared to have helped boost Bible sales to levels not seen in years.
Around the World
Iran In Race To Develop Atomic Bomb, Warn Intelligence Chiefs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran held a key national military ceremony Sunday amid mounting concerns it could have an atomic bomb soon.
Ukraine Suggests Giving Up Territory In Exchange For NATO Umbrella (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, for the first time, publicly suggested bringing Ukrainian territory he controls under the NATO military alliance umbrella while all Russian-occupied areas could remain under Moscow’s control until a diplomatic settlement is reached.
Flood-Stricken Malaysia, Indonesia Face More Deaths
Malaysia and Indonesia faced more suffering Friday, with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim barring his cabinet members from going on leave after the displacement of over 90,000 people in a growing flood disaster that authorities fear could be the country's worst in a decade.
Insurgents Breach Syria’s Second-Largest City
Syrian opposition groups have breached Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, after blowing up two car bombs and fighting with government forces on Friday in clashes that have killed some 200 people, a Syria war monitor and witnesses say.
Australia Bans Social Media For Minors Under 16
Setting a benchmark for jurisdictions worldwide, Australia has banned social media for children under 16. with the government saying that " the safety of our kids is a priority.”
Serbs: ‘15 Minutes of Silence For Victims Of Roof Collapse’
Protesters in Serbia stood in silence for 15 minutes on Friday for the victims of a roof collapse in a northern city that killed more than a dozen people and underscored concerns about corruption in the Balkan nation.
Clashes Erupt As Georgia’s Premier Halts EU Membership Talks
Tensions remain high in Georgia’s capital, where police and protesters clashed after the country's ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028
British Legislators Take First Step Toward Assisted Dying
British legislators have agreed to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill people, despite concerns the law could be misused to pressure patients deemed ‘unfit’ to live longer.
Starbucks Overlooking Nuclear North Korea
One may be forgiven for thinking twice about enjoying a coffee here. Yet a South Korean border observatory overseeing a quiet North Korean mountain village was precisely where the Starbucks coffee chain decided to open an outlet on Friday.
Romania’s Top Court Demands Recount In Presidential Poll
A pro-Russian presidential candidate has condemned Romania's top court's decision to order a recount of votes in the first round of the presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Facility in Syria Amid Intense Fighting in Aleppo
Amid intense fighting in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, Israeli Air Force fighter jets tested the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon on Saturday with strikes targeting infrastructure in Syria near a border crossing with Lebanon. Israel stated the site was "actively" being used by Hezbollah for weapons transfers.
Hopes For Normal Saudi-Israeli Relations
Saudi Arabia has softened its position on Palestinian statehood, telling Washington that “a public commitment” from Israel to a two-state solution “could be enough” for the Gulf kingdom to normalize relations with the Jewish nation, according to Saudi and Western officials.
Inside the United States
ICE: Nearly 180,000 Noncitizens Deliberately Not Detained, Roaming Free in US Cities
In the second and third quarters of fiscal 2024, U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents removed nearly 68,000 illegal border crossers, ICE says. ICE claims the number “reflects a 69% increase over removals during the third quarter in fiscal year 2023, and is more than 140% of ICE removals for all fiscal year 2023.”
Trump Pledges To Defend US Dollar Against BRICS Currency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned Saturday that he would impose 100 percent tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they threaten the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn Passing of Hal Lindsey, Author of ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’
Evangelical Christians have plunged into mourning after Hal Lindsey, who explained the Biblical “signs of times” to millions worldwide, passed away at the age of 95.
Worthy Insights
Attacks in Aleppo ‘ostensibly good news for Israel,’ JISS senior research fellow says
The Islamist attack on Aleppo is “ostensibly good news for Israel,” Daniel Rakov, a senior research fellow for the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said in a Saturday post to X/Twitter.
Iran In Race To Develop Atomic Bomb, Warn Intelligence Chiefs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran held a key national military ceremony Sunday amid mounting concerns it could have an atomic bomb soon.
Ukraine Suggests Giving Up Territory In Exchange For NATO Umbrella (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, for the first time, publicly suggested bringing Ukrainian territory he controls under the NATO military alliance umbrella while all Russian-occupied areas could remain under Moscow’s control until a diplomatic settlement is reached.
Flood-Stricken Malaysia, Indonesia Face More Deaths
Malaysia and Indonesia faced more suffering Friday, with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim barring his cabinet members from going on leave after the displacement of over 90,000 people in a growing flood disaster that authorities fear could be the country's worst in a decade.
Insurgents Breach Syria’s Second-Largest City
Syrian opposition groups have breached Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, after blowing up two car bombs and fighting with government forces on Friday in clashes that have killed some 200 people, a Syria war monitor and witnesses say.
Australia Bans Social Media For Minors Under 16
Setting a benchmark for jurisdictions worldwide, Australia has banned social media for children under 16. with the government saying that " the safety of our kids is a priority.”
Serbs: ‘15 Minutes of Silence For Victims Of Roof Collapse’
Protesters in Serbia stood in silence for 15 minutes on Friday for the victims of a roof collapse in a northern city that killed more than a dozen people and underscored concerns about corruption in the Balkan nation.
Clashes Erupt As Georgia’s Premier Halts EU Membership Talks
Tensions remain high in Georgia’s capital, where police and protesters clashed after the country's ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028
British Legislators Take First Step Toward Assisted Dying
British legislators have agreed to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill people, despite concerns the law could be misused to pressure patients deemed ‘unfit’ to live longer.
Starbucks Overlooking Nuclear North Korea
One may be forgiven for thinking twice about enjoying a coffee here. Yet a South Korean border observatory overseeing a quiet North Korean mountain village was precisely where the Starbucks coffee chain decided to open an outlet on Friday.
Romania’s Top Court Demands Recount In Presidential Poll
A pro-Russian presidential candidate has condemned Romania's top court's decision to order a recount of votes in the first round of the presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Facility in Syria Amid Intense Fighting in Aleppo
Amid intense fighting in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, Israeli Air Force fighter jets tested the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon on Saturday with strikes targeting infrastructure in Syria near a border crossing with Lebanon. Israel stated the site was "actively" being used by Hezbollah for weapons transfers.
Hopes For Normal Saudi-Israeli Relations
Saudi Arabia has softened its position on Palestinian statehood, telling Washington that “a public commitment” from Israel to a two-state solution “could be enough” for the Gulf kingdom to normalize relations with the Jewish nation, according to Saudi and Western officials.
Inside the United States
ICE: Nearly 180,000 Noncitizens Deliberately Not Detained, Roaming Free in US Cities
In the second and third quarters of fiscal 2024, U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents removed nearly 68,000 illegal border crossers, ICE says. ICE claims the number “reflects a 69% increase over removals during the third quarter in fiscal year 2023, and is more than 140% of ICE removals for all fiscal year 2023.”
Trump Pledges To Defend US Dollar Against BRICS Currency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned Saturday that he would impose 100 percent tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they threaten the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn Passing of Hal Lindsey, Author of ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’
Evangelical Christians have plunged into mourning after Hal Lindsey, who explained the Biblical “signs of times” to millions worldwide, passed away at the age of 95.
Worthy Insights
Attacks in Aleppo ‘ostensibly good news for Israel,’ JISS senior research fellow says
The Islamist attack on Aleppo is “ostensibly good news for Israel,” Daniel Rakov, a senior research fellow for the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said in a Saturday post to X/Twitter.
Around the World
Iran Cancels Plans To Attack Israel After Trump Victory (Worthy News Focus)
Iran has canceled plans to attack Israel following Donald J. Trump's victory in the recent U.S. presidential elections, Israeli and Iranian officials say.
Crowds Protest Rising Antisemitism In Amsterdam
Hundreds gathered in the center of Amsterdam Thursday to rally against rising antisemitism after the Dutch capital’s first pogrom since World War Two and an attack on pro-Israel group Christenen voor Israel (‘Christians for Israel’).
Jewish London Neighborhood Strewn With Flyers Saying “Every Zionist Needs to Leave Britain or Be Slaughtered”
The well-known Jewish neighborhood of Hendon in London, England, has been targeted with leaflets containing the words “Every Zionist needs to leave Britain or be slaughtered,” GB News reported on Wednesday, November 27. The message was written in both English and Hebrew.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden Administration Approves $680M Arms Deal Following Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms package to Israel, including thousands of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs, a U.S. official confirmed Wednesday, as reported by the Financial Times.
Secret ‘Iranian Clause’ Within Lebanon’s Ceasefire Agreement
A confidential clause in the U.S.-Israel side agreement to the Lebanon ceasefire, known as the "Iranian clause" and reportedly focusing on Iran, was a key element of Israel's acceptance of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Formally Condemns Antisemitism
Antisemitism has been formally condemned in the U.S. House of Representatives through a resolution put forward by a North Carolina congresswoman passing 388-21.
US House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Promote Human Rights in North Korea
The US House of Representatives on November 20 passed a bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. With the Act having expired in 2022, US Reps. Young Kim (R-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced the bill to renew the legislation.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Gather For Prayer, Support Amid Ongoing Slaughter and Abductions
As Islamic jihadists continue a relentless campaign of murder, abductions, and displacement against Christians in northern Nigeria, communities of local believers are joining together to pray and to support one another, including with finances to pay extortionate ransoms for kidnapped loved ones, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Christians Banned From Eight Villages in Chhattisgarh State
As part of an intensifying intolerance of Christianity in India, eight village councils in the Sukma District of India’s Chhattisgarh State passed a joint resolution earlier this month to ban Christians from staying in their communities, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Worthy Insights
Sanhedrin Announces Ruling: All Jews Worldwide Must Come Home to Israel Immediately
The nascent Sanhedrin in Jerusalem has made an official ruling, calling on Jews outside of Israel to come home.
UN adviser fired over refusal to label Gaza war as genocide, WSJ argues
An op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal editorial board titled "The UN's anti-Israel 'genocide' purge" claims the United Nations' decision not to renew Alice Wairimu Nderitu's contract as Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide stems directly from her refusal to characterize Israel's military campaign in Gaza as genocide.
Iran Cancels Plans To Attack Israel After Trump Victory (Worthy News Focus)
Iran has canceled plans to attack Israel following Donald J. Trump's victory in the recent U.S. presidential elections, Israeli and Iranian officials say.
Crowds Protest Rising Antisemitism In Amsterdam
Hundreds gathered in the center of Amsterdam Thursday to rally against rising antisemitism after the Dutch capital’s first pogrom since World War Two and an attack on pro-Israel group Christenen voor Israel (‘Christians for Israel’).
Jewish London Neighborhood Strewn With Flyers Saying “Every Zionist Needs to Leave Britain or Be Slaughtered”
The well-known Jewish neighborhood of Hendon in London, England, has been targeted with leaflets containing the words “Every Zionist needs to leave Britain or be slaughtered,” GB News reported on Wednesday, November 27. The message was written in both English and Hebrew.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden Administration Approves $680M Arms Deal Following Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms package to Israel, including thousands of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs, a U.S. official confirmed Wednesday, as reported by the Financial Times.
Secret ‘Iranian Clause’ Within Lebanon’s Ceasefire Agreement
A confidential clause in the U.S.-Israel side agreement to the Lebanon ceasefire, known as the "Iranian clause" and reportedly focusing on Iran, was a key element of Israel's acceptance of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Formally Condemns Antisemitism
Antisemitism has been formally condemned in the U.S. House of Representatives through a resolution put forward by a North Carolina congresswoman passing 388-21.
US House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Promote Human Rights in North Korea
The US House of Representatives on November 20 passed a bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. With the Act having expired in 2022, US Reps. Young Kim (R-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced the bill to renew the legislation.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Gather For Prayer, Support Amid Ongoing Slaughter and Abductions
As Islamic jihadists continue a relentless campaign of murder, abductions, and displacement against Christians in northern Nigeria, communities of local believers are joining together to pray and to support one another, including with finances to pay extortionate ransoms for kidnapped loved ones, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Christians Banned From Eight Villages in Chhattisgarh State
As part of an intensifying intolerance of Christianity in India, eight village councils in the Sukma District of India’s Chhattisgarh State passed a joint resolution earlier this month to ban Christians from staying in their communities, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Worthy Insights
Sanhedrin Announces Ruling: All Jews Worldwide Must Come Home to Israel Immediately
The nascent Sanhedrin in Jerusalem has made an official ruling, calling on Jews outside of Israel to come home.
UN adviser fired over refusal to label Gaza war as genocide, WSJ argues
An op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal editorial board titled "The UN's anti-Israel 'genocide' purge" claims the United Nations' decision not to renew Alice Wairimu Nderitu's contract as Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide stems directly from her refusal to characterize Israel's military campaign in Gaza as genocide.