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Around the World
WHO Chief Seeks Pandemic Treaty Ahead Of Predicted Deadly Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged nations to sign on to a pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a potential "Disease X” with a fatality rate 20 times that of COVID-19, and no vaccine.
Russia: ‘Ukraine’s Market Attack Kills Dozens’
Moscow on Sunday condemned Kyiv for allegedly shelling a market in the Russian-occupied eastern part of Ukraine, killing at least 25 people.
Islamic ‘Hate Preacher’ Banned In Netherlands
The controversial Australian Islamic preacher Mohamed Hoblos, who was supposed to preach in the Netherlands on Saturday, has been banned from entering the country, the Dutch government says.
Iran, Hezbollah Supporting Red Sea Attacks
Security sources say Iran and the militia it supports are helping to attack ships in the Red Sea, especially vessels heading to Israel.
Russia Blames Ukraine Drone Strikes For Massive Blazes At Oil Facilities (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone strike that sparked a massive inferno at an oil depot in western Russia on Friday after a similar attack on one of Russia's largest refineries. They are the latest in a series of escalating cross-border attacks as the Russia-Ukraine war will soon enter its third year.
Hungary Condemns EU Parliament For Withholding Funds
Hungary has condemned the European Parliament for voting to withhold further European Union funds to Hungary until Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government meets all criteria to reverse the perceived erosion of the rule of law and democratic principles.
Hungary Pledges Support For Mideast Christians and Israel
Hungary’s conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his nation will continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East, including in ‘the Holy Land,’ which includes Israel and Palestinian territories.
Dutch Baby, Father Killed In Iran Strike On ‘Israeli Spy’ Base
The Netherlands said Friday it had summoned Iran’s ambassador after an Iranian strike in neighboring Iraq killed a Dutch infant and her father while injuring her mother and brother.
Houthis Promise Safe Passage for Russian, Chinese Ships As Strikes Continue
The Houthis have promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed militia in Yemen attack commercial ships “in solidarity” with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Tells US: ‘No Palestinian State’
As battles raged Saturday in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he told U.S. President Joe Biden that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty in the Gaza Strip, contradicting the president’s recollection of their talks.
Iran Threatens To Attack Israel After Air Strike
Iran suggested Saturday it would attack Israel after a deadly strike in Syria killed several members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards.
‘Israel Air Strike’ Kills Iran Revolutionary Guards, Intelligence Chief
An Israeli missile strike on Syria's capital, Damascus, killed at least four key members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, including the force's information unit chief, Syrian and Iranian security officials said Saturday.
Inside the United States
DeSantis Drops Out, Endorses Trump Just Before New Hampshire GOP Primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential primary and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
DEA Seizes Greatest Amount of Fentanyl in Agency History in 2023
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents in 2023 seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder – the most the DEA has ever seized in a single year.
WHO Chief Seeks Pandemic Treaty Ahead Of Predicted Deadly Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged nations to sign on to a pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a potential "Disease X” with a fatality rate 20 times that of COVID-19, and no vaccine.
Russia: ‘Ukraine’s Market Attack Kills Dozens’
Moscow on Sunday condemned Kyiv for allegedly shelling a market in the Russian-occupied eastern part of Ukraine, killing at least 25 people.
Islamic ‘Hate Preacher’ Banned In Netherlands
The controversial Australian Islamic preacher Mohamed Hoblos, who was supposed to preach in the Netherlands on Saturday, has been banned from entering the country, the Dutch government says.
Iran, Hezbollah Supporting Red Sea Attacks
Security sources say Iran and the militia it supports are helping to attack ships in the Red Sea, especially vessels heading to Israel.
Russia Blames Ukraine Drone Strikes For Massive Blazes At Oil Facilities (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone strike that sparked a massive inferno at an oil depot in western Russia on Friday after a similar attack on one of Russia's largest refineries. They are the latest in a series of escalating cross-border attacks as the Russia-Ukraine war will soon enter its third year.
Hungary Condemns EU Parliament For Withholding Funds
Hungary has condemned the European Parliament for voting to withhold further European Union funds to Hungary until Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government meets all criteria to reverse the perceived erosion of the rule of law and democratic principles.
Hungary Pledges Support For Mideast Christians and Israel
Hungary’s conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his nation will continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East, including in ‘the Holy Land,’ which includes Israel and Palestinian territories.
Dutch Baby, Father Killed In Iran Strike On ‘Israeli Spy’ Base
The Netherlands said Friday it had summoned Iran’s ambassador after an Iranian strike in neighboring Iraq killed a Dutch infant and her father while injuring her mother and brother.
Houthis Promise Safe Passage for Russian, Chinese Ships As Strikes Continue
The Houthis have promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed militia in Yemen attack commercial ships “in solidarity” with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Tells US: ‘No Palestinian State’
As battles raged Saturday in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he told U.S. President Joe Biden that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty in the Gaza Strip, contradicting the president’s recollection of their talks.
Iran Threatens To Attack Israel After Air Strike
Iran suggested Saturday it would attack Israel after a deadly strike in Syria killed several members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards.
‘Israel Air Strike’ Kills Iran Revolutionary Guards, Intelligence Chief
An Israeli missile strike on Syria's capital, Damascus, killed at least four key members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, including the force's information unit chief, Syrian and Iranian security officials said Saturday.
Inside the United States
DeSantis Drops Out, Endorses Trump Just Before New Hampshire GOP Primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential primary and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
DEA Seizes Greatest Amount of Fentanyl in Agency History in 2023
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents in 2023 seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder – the most the DEA has ever seized in a single year.
Around the World
WEF: Mankind ‘On Way To New World Order’
The president of the influential World Economic Forum (WEF) says, “We are on the way to a new world order” at a time when power is shifting away from the United States as China’s military and economy grows.
US Hits Houthi Sites Again As Israel-Hamas Was Escalates
The United States military fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command said, as the Israel-Hamas rapidly engulfes the Middle East.
Suriname Seeks Arrest Of Ex-President After Massacre Conviction
The Surinamese police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Suriname’s former president, Desi Bouterse, who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the killings of 15 opponents.
ntercepted a vessel carrying Iranian-made missile components and other armaments intended for Yemen's Houthi rebels. During this operation, conducted last week, two SEALs were reported missing, according to a statement released by the U.S. military on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Armed Palestinians Attack Christian Holy Site in West Bank
A mob of armed Palestinians in the West Bank targeted and extensively damaged Jacob's Well, a Christian holy site in Nablus (Shechem), on Sunday night, the Tazpit Press Service (TPS) reports. Christian tradition holds that the site of the well was purchased by the Biblical Patriarch Jacob and is referred to in the New Testament as the Well of Sychar.
Battles Rage Despite Hamas-Israel Aid Deal
attles raged between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip even after both agreed on delivering medicines to Israeli hostages and aid to Palestinians in the war-ravaged territory.
Inside the United States
Trump Pledges to Oppose Implementation of Central Bank Digital Currency
On Wednesday, ex-President Donald Trump pledged that if he were to reassume the presidency, he would prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency.
Alabama Can Enforce Ban On Sex Change Treatments For Minors, Appeals Court Rules
A court of appeals has ruled that Alabama can at least temporarily enforce a law that bans sex change treatments, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors, CBN News reports. A full trial on the constitutionality of the ban is set for August 2024.
All US States Except One Have Seen An Increase In Gender Dysphoria Diagnoses, Report Shows
A new study shows that every US state except South Dakota has seen a rise in the number of patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria in the last few years, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: Mass Slaughter of Christians Continues Unabated, “A Trail of Grief and Trauma”
Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists slaughtered 10 more Nigerian Christians during coordinated attacks on three villages in central Nigeria’s Benue state on Jan. 7, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Christian Watchdog Group Reports Surge in Violence Against Believers
A watchdog group which monitors persecution against Christians in India has reported a surge in violent incidents against believers there, Christian Today India (CTI) reports.
Iranian Converts Start New Year Behind Bars
An Iranian has begun the New Year behind bars after being detained for converting from Islam to Christianity and related activities, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
WEF: Mankind ‘On Way To New World Order’
The president of the influential World Economic Forum (WEF) says, “We are on the way to a new world order” at a time when power is shifting away from the United States as China’s military and economy grows.
US Hits Houthi Sites Again As Israel-Hamas Was Escalates
The United States military fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command said, as the Israel-Hamas rapidly engulfes the Middle East.
Suriname Seeks Arrest Of Ex-President After Massacre Conviction
The Surinamese police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Suriname’s former president, Desi Bouterse, who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the killings of 15 opponents.
ntercepted a vessel carrying Iranian-made missile components and other armaments intended for Yemen's Houthi rebels. During this operation, conducted last week, two SEALs were reported missing, according to a statement released by the U.S. military on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Armed Palestinians Attack Christian Holy Site in West Bank
A mob of armed Palestinians in the West Bank targeted and extensively damaged Jacob's Well, a Christian holy site in Nablus (Shechem), on Sunday night, the Tazpit Press Service (TPS) reports. Christian tradition holds that the site of the well was purchased by the Biblical Patriarch Jacob and is referred to in the New Testament as the Well of Sychar.
Battles Rage Despite Hamas-Israel Aid Deal
attles raged between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip even after both agreed on delivering medicines to Israeli hostages and aid to Palestinians in the war-ravaged territory.
Inside the United States
Trump Pledges to Oppose Implementation of Central Bank Digital Currency
On Wednesday, ex-President Donald Trump pledged that if he were to reassume the presidency, he would prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency.
Alabama Can Enforce Ban On Sex Change Treatments For Minors, Appeals Court Rules
A court of appeals has ruled that Alabama can at least temporarily enforce a law that bans sex change treatments, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors, CBN News reports. A full trial on the constitutionality of the ban is set for August 2024.
All US States Except One Have Seen An Increase In Gender Dysphoria Diagnoses, Report Shows
A new study shows that every US state except South Dakota has seen a rise in the number of patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria in the last few years, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: Mass Slaughter of Christians Continues Unabated, “A Trail of Grief and Trauma”
Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists slaughtered 10 more Nigerian Christians during coordinated attacks on three villages in central Nigeria’s Benue state on Jan. 7, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Christian Watchdog Group Reports Surge in Violence Against Believers
A watchdog group which monitors persecution against Christians in India has reported a surge in violent incidents against believers there, Christian Today India (CTI) reports.
Iranian Converts Start New Year Behind Bars
An Iranian has begun the New Year behind bars after being detained for converting from Islam to Christianity and related activities, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Around the World
IMF Reports 40% of Jobs Could Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that approximately 40% of jobs worldwide by the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). The IMF also warned that this technological shift in the global job market would intensify social inequalities and potentially lead to increased social unrest.
US Navy Intercepts Iranian Weapons Destined for Houthi Rebels in Yemen During Mission Where Two Seals Went Missing
U.S. Navy SEALs recently intercepted a vessel carrying Iranian-made missile components and other armaments intended for Yemen's Houthi rebels. During this operation, conducted last week, two SEALs were reported missing, according to a statement released by the U.S. military on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Qatar Facilitates Deal for Israel and Hamas to Transfer Medical Aid to Hostages in Gaza
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared on the social media platform X that a groundbreaking agreement has been successfully brokered between Israel and Hamas, facilitating the delivery of medical supplies for hostages held by the terrorist organization.
Hamas Tunnel Network Spanned Hundreds of Miles Under Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the tunnel network built by Hamas under the Gaza Strip is far more extensive than previously thought, spanning between 350 and 450 miles, significantly larger than the original estimate of 250 miles given in December.
Hamas Announces Death Of Two Hostages, Blames Israel
Hamas, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel, announced on Monday the death of two Israeli hostages.
Inside the United States
Senate Rejects Bernie Sanders Resolution To Condition Aid to Israel To Human Rights Record
On Tuesday, the US Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' resolution to conditionally suspend all US security aid to Israel. The military aid was to be contingent on a State Department report, due within 30 days, to investigate potential human rights violations by Israel in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
‘Only Getting Started’: Trump Full Steam Ahead, DeSantis Faltering As Primary Moves Forward
Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa Caucuses Monday evening, leaving little room for his opponents to forge a path forward and make the pitch they are viable candidates.
Christian News
Wycliffe Associates Receives a Boost from Volunteers in Orlando and Elsewhere As Organization Looks to Accelerate Bible Translation Efforts Worldwide
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, welcomes short- and long-term volunteers at its Florida-based headquarters and even offers an on-site RV park to accommodate long-term volunteers. Some volunteers spend between two and four months during the winter months.
US: 100,000 Young People Attend Gospel Events to Mark New Year
A hundred thousand young people in the United States marked the new year by packing out churches, auditoriums, and stadiums at Gospel events across the country, which Christian leaders have described as evidence of true spiritual revival, CBN News reports.
US Designates Pakistan as a “Country of Particular Concern” for Violating Religious Freedom
While Pakistan’s Islamic government claims to promote religious freedom, the facts on the ground have this month placed the country on the US List of “Countries of Particular Concern” alongside countries such as Iran and China, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Baptist Missionaries See Nearly 5,000 People Respond to the Gospel in Cuba
US Baptist evangelists have reported that nearly 5,000 people responded to a call to follow Jesus Christ during a recent missionary trip they led in Cuba, CBN News reports.
Decision Point Founder, Warren Willis Passes Away
Warren Willis, 85, founder and former CEO of Decision Point passed away in Flower Mound,, Texas on December 9, 2023.
Worthy Insights
Fauci’s former boss says COVID lab leak theory was not a conspiracy after calling it ‘distraction’
Dr. Francis Collins, the former National Institutes of Health director, told a congressional subcommittee on Friday that the coronavirus-lab Wuhan leak theory was not a conspiracy after calling it a "distraction" in 2021.
IMF Reports 40% of Jobs Could Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that approximately 40% of jobs worldwide by the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). The IMF also warned that this technological shift in the global job market would intensify social inequalities and potentially lead to increased social unrest.
US Navy Intercepts Iranian Weapons Destined for Houthi Rebels in Yemen During Mission Where Two Seals Went Missing
U.S. Navy SEALs recently intercepted a vessel carrying Iranian-made missile components and other armaments intended for Yemen's Houthi rebels. During this operation, conducted last week, two SEALs were reported missing, according to a statement released by the U.S. military on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Qatar Facilitates Deal for Israel and Hamas to Transfer Medical Aid to Hostages in Gaza
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared on the social media platform X that a groundbreaking agreement has been successfully brokered between Israel and Hamas, facilitating the delivery of medical supplies for hostages held by the terrorist organization.
Hamas Tunnel Network Spanned Hundreds of Miles Under Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the tunnel network built by Hamas under the Gaza Strip is far more extensive than previously thought, spanning between 350 and 450 miles, significantly larger than the original estimate of 250 miles given in December.
Hamas Announces Death Of Two Hostages, Blames Israel
Hamas, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel, announced on Monday the death of two Israeli hostages.
Inside the United States
Senate Rejects Bernie Sanders Resolution To Condition Aid to Israel To Human Rights Record
On Tuesday, the US Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' resolution to conditionally suspend all US security aid to Israel. The military aid was to be contingent on a State Department report, due within 30 days, to investigate potential human rights violations by Israel in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
‘Only Getting Started’: Trump Full Steam Ahead, DeSantis Faltering As Primary Moves Forward
Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa Caucuses Monday evening, leaving little room for his opponents to forge a path forward and make the pitch they are viable candidates.
Christian News
Wycliffe Associates Receives a Boost from Volunteers in Orlando and Elsewhere As Organization Looks to Accelerate Bible Translation Efforts Worldwide
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, welcomes short- and long-term volunteers at its Florida-based headquarters and even offers an on-site RV park to accommodate long-term volunteers. Some volunteers spend between two and four months during the winter months.
US: 100,000 Young People Attend Gospel Events to Mark New Year
A hundred thousand young people in the United States marked the new year by packing out churches, auditoriums, and stadiums at Gospel events across the country, which Christian leaders have described as evidence of true spiritual revival, CBN News reports.
US Designates Pakistan as a “Country of Particular Concern” for Violating Religious Freedom
While Pakistan’s Islamic government claims to promote religious freedom, the facts on the ground have this month placed the country on the US List of “Countries of Particular Concern” alongside countries such as Iran and China, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Baptist Missionaries See Nearly 5,000 People Respond to the Gospel in Cuba
US Baptist evangelists have reported that nearly 5,000 people responded to a call to follow Jesus Christ during a recent missionary trip they led in Cuba, CBN News reports.
Decision Point Founder, Warren Willis Passes Away
Warren Willis, 85, founder and former CEO of Decision Point passed away in Flower Mound,, Texas on December 9, 2023.
Worthy Insights
Fauci’s former boss says COVID lab leak theory was not a conspiracy after calling it ‘distraction’
Dr. Francis Collins, the former National Institutes of Health director, told a congressional subcommittee on Friday that the coronavirus-lab Wuhan leak theory was not a conspiracy after calling it a "distraction" in 2021.