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Around the World
Pentagon Urged to Provide Taiwan with ‘MacGyver’ Style Advanced Weapons Amid Chinese Threats
The head of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Party warned the Pentagon in a letter about the necessity of establishing a more robust deterrent to avert war. He emphasized the importance of innovative, "out of the box" strategies in arming the Taiwanese military to address the imminent threats posed by the Chinese government to the island.
Pope Says Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples
In a controversial move upsetting conservative clergy, Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Disrupting Global Trade, Oil and Natural Gas Prices Surge
The continued attacks on shipping tankers near Yemen have prompted several shipping companies, along with oil giant British Petroleum, to halt using the Suez Canal in light of the recent attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi Rebels, causing oil and natural gas to spike.
Serbia’s President Claims Victory In Elections Amid Reported Irregularities
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's party has claimed victory in snap parliamentary elections despite concerns about his perceived autocratic style and reports of voting irregularities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria: Israeli Missile Strikes Near Damascus
The Syrian defense ministry, in a statement relayed by state media, reported that Israeli air strikes targeting areas near Damascus resulted in injuries to two Syrian soldiers on Sunday.
Pope Condemns ‘Israel Attack’ On Gaza; Army Confirms Incident Church That Kills Two
Israel’s military has confirmed an "incident" at the last Catholic Church in Gaza after accusations from the Vatican that troops shot and killed two Christian women in what Pope Francis called an act of terrorism.
Israel Uncovers Largest Hamas Tunnel In Gaza, So Far
Israeli troops fighting against Hamas say they have uncovered the largest concrete and iron-girded tunnel so far to carry carloads of “terrorist fighters” from Gaza right up to the border.
Inside the United States
CBP Suspending Railroad Crossings at Two Key International Ports of Entry in Texas
On Sunday night, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it was closing international railroad bridges at two major ports of entry in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, after a surge of over 4,000 people illegally entered over the last 48 hours.
Illinois: AG Agrees to Permanent Block on Law Which Targeted Pregnancy Centers, “Huge Win” for Pro-Life Groups
Following a lawsuit filed by the pro life umbrella group National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA), the Attorney General of Illinois has agreed to a permanent injunction nullifying a law which targeted pregnancy crisis centers to ban them from using alleged "misinformation, deceptive practices, or misrepresentation in order to interfere with access to abortion services or emergency contraception,” CBN News reports.
Security Questions Raised After Car Plows Into President Biden’s Motorcade
Questions were raised early Monday after a car hit a motorcade vehicle as U.S. president Joe Biden left his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, late Sunday.
Indiana: Christian Parents Petition SCOTUS After State Removes Their Trans-Identified Child
The Christian parents of a trans-identified child in Indiana have filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to intervene after the state’s Department of Child Services removed their son from their care after disagreements over his gender identity and welfare, the Christian Post (CP) reports. The petition argues for the protection of parental rights and free speech, and for the free exercise of religion.
Christian News
Indonesia: Elderly Christian Man Serving Second Prison Term for Blasphemy Against Islam
An elderly Christian man in West Java province, Indonesia is now serving a second prison term for blasphemy on the grounds he insulted the Muslim prophet Mohammed in social media posts that were critical of Islam, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pentagon Urged to Provide Taiwan with ‘MacGyver’ Style Advanced Weapons Amid Chinese Threats
The head of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Party warned the Pentagon in a letter about the necessity of establishing a more robust deterrent to avert war. He emphasized the importance of innovative, "out of the box" strategies in arming the Taiwanese military to address the imminent threats posed by the Chinese government to the island.
Pope Says Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples
In a controversial move upsetting conservative clergy, Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Disrupting Global Trade, Oil and Natural Gas Prices Surge
The continued attacks on shipping tankers near Yemen have prompted several shipping companies, along with oil giant British Petroleum, to halt using the Suez Canal in light of the recent attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi Rebels, causing oil and natural gas to spike.
Serbia’s President Claims Victory In Elections Amid Reported Irregularities
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's party has claimed victory in snap parliamentary elections despite concerns about his perceived autocratic style and reports of voting irregularities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria: Israeli Missile Strikes Near Damascus
The Syrian defense ministry, in a statement relayed by state media, reported that Israeli air strikes targeting areas near Damascus resulted in injuries to two Syrian soldiers on Sunday.
Pope Condemns ‘Israel Attack’ On Gaza; Army Confirms Incident Church That Kills Two
Israel’s military has confirmed an "incident" at the last Catholic Church in Gaza after accusations from the Vatican that troops shot and killed two Christian women in what Pope Francis called an act of terrorism.
Israel Uncovers Largest Hamas Tunnel In Gaza, So Far
Israeli troops fighting against Hamas say they have uncovered the largest concrete and iron-girded tunnel so far to carry carloads of “terrorist fighters” from Gaza right up to the border.
Inside the United States
CBP Suspending Railroad Crossings at Two Key International Ports of Entry in Texas
On Sunday night, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it was closing international railroad bridges at two major ports of entry in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, after a surge of over 4,000 people illegally entered over the last 48 hours.
Illinois: AG Agrees to Permanent Block on Law Which Targeted Pregnancy Centers, “Huge Win” for Pro-Life Groups
Following a lawsuit filed by the pro life umbrella group National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA), the Attorney General of Illinois has agreed to a permanent injunction nullifying a law which targeted pregnancy crisis centers to ban them from using alleged "misinformation, deceptive practices, or misrepresentation in order to interfere with access to abortion services or emergency contraception,” CBN News reports.
Security Questions Raised After Car Plows Into President Biden’s Motorcade
Questions were raised early Monday after a car hit a motorcade vehicle as U.S. president Joe Biden left his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, late Sunday.
Indiana: Christian Parents Petition SCOTUS After State Removes Their Trans-Identified Child
The Christian parents of a trans-identified child in Indiana have filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to intervene after the state’s Department of Child Services removed their son from their care after disagreements over his gender identity and welfare, the Christian Post (CP) reports. The petition argues for the protection of parental rights and free speech, and for the free exercise of religion.
Christian News
Indonesia: Elderly Christian Man Serving Second Prison Term for Blasphemy Against Islam
An elderly Christian man in West Java province, Indonesia is now serving a second prison term for blasphemy on the grounds he insulted the Muslim prophet Mohammed in social media posts that were critical of Islam, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Drones After EU Budget Defeat (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says air defense and mobile groups of drone hunters have shot down dozens of Russian drones over the weekend. The attacks came after Ukraine suffered a significant defeat in the European Union, with Hungary blocking $54 billion in aid.
Serbia Votes for Parliament, Municipalities in Tense Elections
Serbs began voting in parliamentary and local elections that will test the strength of the country's governing party after several protests.
Kuwait Has New Emir After Ruler Dies At 86
Kuwait got a new ruler on Saturday ahead of a lengthy mourning period after the death at 86 of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
AI To Replace TV Anchors and Reporters (Worthy News In-Depth)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), already filling in as clergy and adding texts to the Bible, will soon replace television news anchors despite concerns it blurs the lines between truth and fake.
Imminent Breach Of US, Global Secrets Likely, Experts Warn
Cybersecurity experts and the United States Department of Defense have reportedly discussed tackling the imminent breach of America’s and potentially everyone’s deepest secrets.
Hungary Blocks $54 Billion To Ukraine; Move Praised By Russia
Ukraine faced a major defeat Friday that could potentially impact the outcome of its war against Russia as Hungary vetoed 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in European Union aid to the wartorn nation.
Europe Leaders Open EU Membership Talks With Ukraine
European leaders have decided to open European Union membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia.
Iran Using Billions Under Sanctions Waiver
Iran’s leadership, which seeks the destruction of Israel, has been using billions under a sanctions waiver that was granted to the Islamic Republic last month, officials admit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Attacked After Pledge To Strike Hezbollah
Lebanon-based Hezbollah, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel, has claimed responsibility for killing an Israeli reservist soldier and injuring two others, one seriously.
Three Israeli Hostages Killed Mistakenly By Israel Army
Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces had been holding up a white flag, according to an initial inquiry into the incident, the military said Saturday.
Inside the United States
US Homelessness Hits Record
Many more were sleeping rough across the United States on Sunday as homelessness hit its highest level on record, according to data released by federal authorities and monitored by Worthy News.
Terror Feared Along US-Mexico Border As Human Misery Rises (Worthy News Investigation)
A key border crossing in a small American town remained closed Sunday as U.S. security forces along the frontiers with Mexico were on alert for explosives amid a massive influx of migrants.
US Court Backs Teacher Refusing Transgender Pronouns
The highest court of the U.S. state of Virginia has revived a lawsuit filed by a French high school teacher fired for refusing to use the preferred pronouns of an apparently female student claiming to be male.
Baphomet Beheaded: Satanic Group Condemns Destruction Of Altar In US (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Satan-inspired group in the United States has expressed outrage that a devoted Christian military veteran beheaded its satanic statue at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Drones After EU Budget Defeat (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says air defense and mobile groups of drone hunters have shot down dozens of Russian drones over the weekend. The attacks came after Ukraine suffered a significant defeat in the European Union, with Hungary blocking $54 billion in aid.
Serbia Votes for Parliament, Municipalities in Tense Elections
Serbs began voting in parliamentary and local elections that will test the strength of the country's governing party after several protests.
Kuwait Has New Emir After Ruler Dies At 86
Kuwait got a new ruler on Saturday ahead of a lengthy mourning period after the death at 86 of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
AI To Replace TV Anchors and Reporters (Worthy News In-Depth)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), already filling in as clergy and adding texts to the Bible, will soon replace television news anchors despite concerns it blurs the lines between truth and fake.
Imminent Breach Of US, Global Secrets Likely, Experts Warn
Cybersecurity experts and the United States Department of Defense have reportedly discussed tackling the imminent breach of America’s and potentially everyone’s deepest secrets.
Hungary Blocks $54 Billion To Ukraine; Move Praised By Russia
Ukraine faced a major defeat Friday that could potentially impact the outcome of its war against Russia as Hungary vetoed 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in European Union aid to the wartorn nation.
Europe Leaders Open EU Membership Talks With Ukraine
European leaders have decided to open European Union membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia.
Iran Using Billions Under Sanctions Waiver
Iran’s leadership, which seeks the destruction of Israel, has been using billions under a sanctions waiver that was granted to the Islamic Republic last month, officials admit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Attacked After Pledge To Strike Hezbollah
Lebanon-based Hezbollah, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel, has claimed responsibility for killing an Israeli reservist soldier and injuring two others, one seriously.
Three Israeli Hostages Killed Mistakenly By Israel Army
Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces had been holding up a white flag, according to an initial inquiry into the incident, the military said Saturday.
Inside the United States
US Homelessness Hits Record
Many more were sleeping rough across the United States on Sunday as homelessness hit its highest level on record, according to data released by federal authorities and monitored by Worthy News.
Terror Feared Along US-Mexico Border As Human Misery Rises (Worthy News Investigation)
A key border crossing in a small American town remained closed Sunday as U.S. security forces along the frontiers with Mexico were on alert for explosives amid a massive influx of migrants.
US Court Backs Teacher Refusing Transgender Pronouns
The highest court of the U.S. state of Virginia has revived a lawsuit filed by a French high school teacher fired for refusing to use the preferred pronouns of an apparently female student claiming to be male.
Baphomet Beheaded: Satanic Group Condemns Destruction Of Altar In US (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Satan-inspired group in the United States has expressed outrage that a devoted Christian military veteran beheaded its satanic statue at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
Around the World
Turkish Legislator Dies After Saying Israel Will Face Allah’s Wrath
The Turkish legislator who collapsed in parliament after warning that Israel would face “the wrath from Allah” has died, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Thursday.
Cross-Border Hamas Plot Uncovered In Europe
Seven people have been detained in Germany, neighboring the Netherlands and Denmark for allegedly participating in a cross-border Hamas terrorism plot to kill Jews across Europe, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Pope Seeks Global Artificial Intelligence Treaty
Pope Francis on Thursday expressed concerns about artificial intelligence saying a global treaty was needed to develop the new technology ethically and peacefully.
Ukraine’s EU Future Uncertain As Hungary Threatens Veto
Ukraine’s European Union future hangs in the balance Thursday, with EU member Hungary threatening to veto the wartorn nation’s talks on entering the 27-nation prosperous bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Israel Continues War Till Victory’ Despite Global Concerns
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "go to the end, to victory" despite "international pressures" to halt the military operation and a mounting death toll among Israeli troops.
Inside the United States
House Pass Defense Bill With FISA Extension, Measure Heads to White House
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, which included an extension of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which was set to expire at the end of 2023. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden for his final signature.
President Biden Furious Over Impeachment Inquiry
U.S. President Joe Biden weighed his options Thursday after the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to authorize a corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against him formally.
House votes to back impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 212 Wednesday to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, who faces allegations that he personally benefited from and lied about his son's overseas business dealings, which raked in millions of dollars.
Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena Wednesday by refusing to appear for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee, the latest development in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.
Fed Maintains Interest Rates at 22-Year High, Signals Three Cuts in 2024
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates will continue at their peak levels since early 2001. However, it laid the groundwork for several rate cuts coming in 2024. The federal interest rate will remain within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Senate Approves Defense Legislation Including Extension of Section 702 Surveillance Provisions
On Wednesday, the Senate passed an $886 billion funding bill for next year's U.S. defense budget, which includes an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until April.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Islamic Jihadists Attack, Murder Terrorize Christians
Reports have been filed that, in early October, Islamic jihadists in Burkina Faso slaughtered two Catholic priests in the church sanctuary of a Christian village in Sourou province and then gave the entire village just two hours to abandon their homes and flee for their lives, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports. .
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism Video
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
New York: Small Church Raises Millions for Local Food Program Ministry
Passionately committed to providing food programs for those living under the poverty line around them, a small church in Albany, New York has been able to raise $2 million to expand its building facility as it now serves thousands of meals a year, The Roys Report (TRR) said in a report.
US: Prison Fellowship Ministry Hosts Groundbreaking Summit of Philanthropic Leaders to “Unlock the Potential of Those Affected by Incarceration”
Looking for ways to “unlock the potential of those affected by incarceration,” philanthropic leaders from diverse American companies, foundations, and non-profits recently participated in a groundbreaking summit convened by the Prison Fellowship US Christian ministry in Houston, Texas. The summit was titled the First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council and was hosted by Prison Fellowship together with the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity on Sept. 23.
Turkish Legislator Dies After Saying Israel Will Face Allah’s Wrath
The Turkish legislator who collapsed in parliament after warning that Israel would face “the wrath from Allah” has died, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Thursday.
Cross-Border Hamas Plot Uncovered In Europe
Seven people have been detained in Germany, neighboring the Netherlands and Denmark for allegedly participating in a cross-border Hamas terrorism plot to kill Jews across Europe, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Pope Seeks Global Artificial Intelligence Treaty
Pope Francis on Thursday expressed concerns about artificial intelligence saying a global treaty was needed to develop the new technology ethically and peacefully.
Ukraine’s EU Future Uncertain As Hungary Threatens Veto
Ukraine’s European Union future hangs in the balance Thursday, with EU member Hungary threatening to veto the wartorn nation’s talks on entering the 27-nation prosperous bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Israel Continues War Till Victory’ Despite Global Concerns
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "go to the end, to victory" despite "international pressures" to halt the military operation and a mounting death toll among Israeli troops.
Inside the United States
House Pass Defense Bill With FISA Extension, Measure Heads to White House
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, which included an extension of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which was set to expire at the end of 2023. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden for his final signature.
President Biden Furious Over Impeachment Inquiry
U.S. President Joe Biden weighed his options Thursday after the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to authorize a corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against him formally.
House votes to back impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 212 Wednesday to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, who faces allegations that he personally benefited from and lied about his son's overseas business dealings, which raked in millions of dollars.
Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena Wednesday by refusing to appear for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee, the latest development in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.
Fed Maintains Interest Rates at 22-Year High, Signals Three Cuts in 2024
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates will continue at their peak levels since early 2001. However, it laid the groundwork for several rate cuts coming in 2024. The federal interest rate will remain within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Senate Approves Defense Legislation Including Extension of Section 702 Surveillance Provisions
On Wednesday, the Senate passed an $886 billion funding bill for next year's U.S. defense budget, which includes an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until April.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Islamic Jihadists Attack, Murder Terrorize Christians
Reports have been filed that, in early October, Islamic jihadists in Burkina Faso slaughtered two Catholic priests in the church sanctuary of a Christian village in Sourou province and then gave the entire village just two hours to abandon their homes and flee for their lives, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports. .
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism Video
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
New York: Small Church Raises Millions for Local Food Program Ministry
Passionately committed to providing food programs for those living under the poverty line around them, a small church in Albany, New York has been able to raise $2 million to expand its building facility as it now serves thousands of meals a year, The Roys Report (TRR) said in a report.
US: Prison Fellowship Ministry Hosts Groundbreaking Summit of Philanthropic Leaders to “Unlock the Potential of Those Affected by Incarceration”
Looking for ways to “unlock the potential of those affected by incarceration,” philanthropic leaders from diverse American companies, foundations, and non-profits recently participated in a groundbreaking summit convened by the Prison Fellowship US Christian ministry in Houston, Texas. The summit was titled the First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council and was hosted by Prison Fellowship together with the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity on Sept. 23.