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Around the World
Ukraine Kills Five Russian Officials As NATO Gathers (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has killed five high-ranking Russian officials in an area that Russia's military has partly occupied. The strike comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its 22nd month and the NATO military alliance halting talks on the challenges ahead.
Russian Supreme Court Bans ‘LGBT Movement’ and Labels Activism as ‘Extremist’
The Russian Supreme Court, in a lawsuit with no defendants, has ruled in favor of designating the "international LGBT social movement" as extremist.
US, South Korea Fail To Kill North Korea Leader, Plot Details Show
American and South Korean intelligence agencies supported a plot to “assassinate” North Korea’s strongman Kim Jong-un with a “biochemical weapon, several sources close to the failed plan say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
8 More Hostages Freed Thursday Night
On Thursday, Hamas released eight Israeli hostages, constituting the seventh group of individuals freed by the terrorist organization as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
Hamas To Release Additional Hostages
Hamas said Thursday that 10 more Israeli hostages would be released from the Gaza Strip late Thursday, two of them also holding Russian citizenship, as part of a one-day truce extension.
Several Killed, Injured In Jerusalem Shooting Attack: Soldiers Injured
At least three people, including a rabbi, were killed and five others wounded in a shooting attack at the entrance to Jerusalem for which Hamas claimed responsibility.
Inside the United States
Republicans Push For Border Policy Reforms in Exchange For Ukraine, Israel Wars Funding
At the behest of Republicans alarmed at the record numbers of migrants arriving at the US southern border, a bipartisan core group of senators is now considering a deal that would only allow the Biden administration's $106 billion year-end request for Ukraine, Israel, and national security needs in exchange for substantial changes for the asylum process, the Associated Press reports.
US Economy Exceeds Expectations in 3rd Quarter; However, Income Numbers Paint a Different Picture
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis' second estimate on Wednesday, real U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2023. However, the figures are somewhat skewed, as the real gross domestic income (GDI) rate only increased by 1.5%, indicating that the U.S. economy only expanded moderately.
Former President Trump “Breaching” Court Ruling
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump came under growing pressure Thursday after being accused of breaching a court ruling by using his company’s funds to pay his tax and legal bills.
Record-High U.S. Suicide Rates in 2022
Suicide rates in the U.S. reached all-time highs in 2022, more than any year on record since 1941, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Henry Kissinger, America’s Controversial Statesman, Dies At 100
Henry Kissinger, America’s famous and arguably most controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser who advised numerous presidents, has died at the age of 100.
Christian News
Christian School Sues Vermont After Being Excluded From Tuition and Sports Programs for its Religious Beliefs on LGBT Issues
A Christian school in Vermont is suing the state’s education officials for unlawful discrimination after it was excluded from participating in a state tuition program and in school athletics over its conservative religious views on sexual orientation and gender identity, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Nigeria: At Least 10 Christians Slaughtered in Taraba State
At least ten Christians were murdered in northeastern Nigeria last week when suspected radicalized Islamic Fulani herdsmen attacked villages in Taraba state, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Abducted German Missionary Priest Released After One Year In Captivity
A German missionary priest who was abducted by Islamic militants in Mali over a year ago has been released and returned to Germany, Catholic and German officials say.
Ukraine Kills Five Russian Officials As NATO Gathers (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has killed five high-ranking Russian officials in an area that Russia's military has partly occupied. The strike comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its 22nd month and the NATO military alliance halting talks on the challenges ahead.
Russian Supreme Court Bans ‘LGBT Movement’ and Labels Activism as ‘Extremist’
The Russian Supreme Court, in a lawsuit with no defendants, has ruled in favor of designating the "international LGBT social movement" as extremist.
US, South Korea Fail To Kill North Korea Leader, Plot Details Show
American and South Korean intelligence agencies supported a plot to “assassinate” North Korea’s strongman Kim Jong-un with a “biochemical weapon, several sources close to the failed plan say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
8 More Hostages Freed Thursday Night
On Thursday, Hamas released eight Israeli hostages, constituting the seventh group of individuals freed by the terrorist organization as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
Hamas To Release Additional Hostages
Hamas said Thursday that 10 more Israeli hostages would be released from the Gaza Strip late Thursday, two of them also holding Russian citizenship, as part of a one-day truce extension.
Several Killed, Injured In Jerusalem Shooting Attack: Soldiers Injured
At least three people, including a rabbi, were killed and five others wounded in a shooting attack at the entrance to Jerusalem for which Hamas claimed responsibility.
Inside the United States
Republicans Push For Border Policy Reforms in Exchange For Ukraine, Israel Wars Funding
At the behest of Republicans alarmed at the record numbers of migrants arriving at the US southern border, a bipartisan core group of senators is now considering a deal that would only allow the Biden administration's $106 billion year-end request for Ukraine, Israel, and national security needs in exchange for substantial changes for the asylum process, the Associated Press reports.
US Economy Exceeds Expectations in 3rd Quarter; However, Income Numbers Paint a Different Picture
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis' second estimate on Wednesday, real U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2023. However, the figures are somewhat skewed, as the real gross domestic income (GDI) rate only increased by 1.5%, indicating that the U.S. economy only expanded moderately.
Former President Trump “Breaching” Court Ruling
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump came under growing pressure Thursday after being accused of breaching a court ruling by using his company’s funds to pay his tax and legal bills.
Record-High U.S. Suicide Rates in 2022
Suicide rates in the U.S. reached all-time highs in 2022, more than any year on record since 1941, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Henry Kissinger, America’s Controversial Statesman, Dies At 100
Henry Kissinger, America’s famous and arguably most controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser who advised numerous presidents, has died at the age of 100.
Christian News
Christian School Sues Vermont After Being Excluded From Tuition and Sports Programs for its Religious Beliefs on LGBT Issues
A Christian school in Vermont is suing the state’s education officials for unlawful discrimination after it was excluded from participating in a state tuition program and in school athletics over its conservative religious views on sexual orientation and gender identity, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Nigeria: At Least 10 Christians Slaughtered in Taraba State
At least ten Christians were murdered in northeastern Nigeria last week when suspected radicalized Islamic Fulani herdsmen attacked villages in Taraba state, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Abducted German Missionary Priest Released After One Year In Captivity
A German missionary priest who was abducted by Islamic militants in Mali over a year ago has been released and returned to Germany, Catholic and German officials say.
Around the World
U.S. Imposed Sanctions on Financial Network Linked to Financing Iran
The United States has imposed sanctions on over 20 individuals, entities, and their financial networks for providing resources supporting Iran's military and terrorist proxy groups throughout the Middle East.
New Class of Chinese Submarines Has Stealth Like Technology
China has developed stealth technology for its Yuan-Class Submarine, enhancing its ability to evade detection, according to a report published in Naval News.
U.S. Navy Warship Shoots Down Iranian-Drone Launched from Yemen
Earlier today, a U.S. Navy Destroyer intercepted and shot down an Iranian-made drone launched by Houthis from Yemen. The drone, directed toward the warship, was successfully shot down over the Red Sea, according to the U.S. Central command.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
16 Hostages Released on Wednesday, 12 Israelis and 4 Thai Nationals
After spending 54 days in captivity, Hamas released a total of 16 hostages on Wednesday. The released individuals comprise 12 Israelis and 4 Thai nationals who were freed from Gaza.
EU and Arab Nations Agree Two-State Solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is Required After War in Gaza Has Ended
The European Union and the heads of a number of Arab states agreed on Monday that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be resolved through a two-state solution, with EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell adding that the Palestinian Authority should rule the Gaza Strip once the Hamas terror group has been removed from power there, Reuters reports.
US Tells Israel to Avoid “Significant” Displacement of Palestinians in Southern Gaza Once Military Operations Resume
The US has informed Israel that if it resumes its ground offensive to dismantle Hamas in Gaza, it must operate with greater precision to avoid “significant further displacement” of Palestinian civilians in the southern part of the Strip, the Associated Press reports.
Inside the United States
House Overwhelming Passes Resolutions Recognizing Israel’s Right to Exist and Demands Hamas Release Hostages
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed two measures: one affirming Israel's right to exist and the other demanding that Hamas, a designated terrorist organization by the U.S., release the remaining hostages from the deadly massacre in Israel on Nov. 7, known in Israel as the "Black Sabbath."
Biden Sends Email to 813K Borrowers on Student Loan Forgiveness
Approximately 813,000 student loan borrowers received an email from President Joe Biden, informing them of their debt forgiveness due to his actions, the White House said on Tuesday.
Moody’s Dims Credit Outlook for U.S. Federal Government
The last of the Big Three credit-rating agencies to keep the federal government's credit at AAA has put lawmakers on notice.
Judge Rejects Nevada Ballot Initiative Seeking to Codify Abortion
A Nevada judge has rejected a 2024 ballot initiative aimed at codifying the right to abortion in the state's constitution, deeming the proposal was breaking state law.
Christian News
DRC: United Methodist Church is a Symbol of Hope to Internally Displaced Congolese
A United Methodist church in Kananga, central Democratic Republic of Congo has become a beacon of hope to thousands of Congolese who are returning to their country after being forced to flee to neighboring Angola during the 2017 Kamuina Nsapu insurgency, UM News reports.
Pakistan: Islamist Murders Christian Man After Claiming to Hate Jews and Christians
A young Christian man in Punjab, Pakistan, was murdered earlier this month by a Muslim neighbor whose historically violent behavior and claimed hatred of Christians and Jews worsened after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Hamas Palestinian terror group, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Kano State Islamic Police Threaten to Kill 5 Christian Girls Because “Israel is Killing Our Sisters in Gaza”
Five Christian girls in Nigeria’s Kano state were recently violently harassed by Islamic police who blocked them from going to church and who threatened they might kill them, saying: “Israel is killing our sisters in Gaza,” International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Released Israeli Hostages Tell Horror Stories From Time With Hamas
Hamas, the brutal terrorist group that massacred Israeli civilians on Oct. 7 and provoked a war with the Jewish state, over the last few days let some of its hostages go as part of a ceasefire deal. Released hostages have described hellish conditions and torture while they were in Hamas captivity.
US And UK Military Contractors Created Sweeping Plan For Global Censorship In 2018, New Documents Show
A whistleblower has come forward with an explosive new trove of documents, rivaling or exceeding the Twitter Files and Facebook Files in scale and importance. They describe the activities of an “anti-disinformation” group called the Cyber Threat Intelligence League, or CTIL, that officially began as the volunteer project of data scientists and defense and intelligence veterans but whose tactics over time appear to have been absorbed into multiple official projects, including those of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
U.S. Imposed Sanctions on Financial Network Linked to Financing Iran
The United States has imposed sanctions on over 20 individuals, entities, and their financial networks for providing resources supporting Iran's military and terrorist proxy groups throughout the Middle East.
New Class of Chinese Submarines Has Stealth Like Technology
China has developed stealth technology for its Yuan-Class Submarine, enhancing its ability to evade detection, according to a report published in Naval News.
U.S. Navy Warship Shoots Down Iranian-Drone Launched from Yemen
Earlier today, a U.S. Navy Destroyer intercepted and shot down an Iranian-made drone launched by Houthis from Yemen. The drone, directed toward the warship, was successfully shot down over the Red Sea, according to the U.S. Central command.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
16 Hostages Released on Wednesday, 12 Israelis and 4 Thai Nationals
After spending 54 days in captivity, Hamas released a total of 16 hostages on Wednesday. The released individuals comprise 12 Israelis and 4 Thai nationals who were freed from Gaza.
EU and Arab Nations Agree Two-State Solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is Required After War in Gaza Has Ended
The European Union and the heads of a number of Arab states agreed on Monday that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be resolved through a two-state solution, with EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell adding that the Palestinian Authority should rule the Gaza Strip once the Hamas terror group has been removed from power there, Reuters reports.
US Tells Israel to Avoid “Significant” Displacement of Palestinians in Southern Gaza Once Military Operations Resume
The US has informed Israel that if it resumes its ground offensive to dismantle Hamas in Gaza, it must operate with greater precision to avoid “significant further displacement” of Palestinian civilians in the southern part of the Strip, the Associated Press reports.
Inside the United States
House Overwhelming Passes Resolutions Recognizing Israel’s Right to Exist and Demands Hamas Release Hostages
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed two measures: one affirming Israel's right to exist and the other demanding that Hamas, a designated terrorist organization by the U.S., release the remaining hostages from the deadly massacre in Israel on Nov. 7, known in Israel as the "Black Sabbath."
Biden Sends Email to 813K Borrowers on Student Loan Forgiveness
Approximately 813,000 student loan borrowers received an email from President Joe Biden, informing them of their debt forgiveness due to his actions, the White House said on Tuesday.
Moody’s Dims Credit Outlook for U.S. Federal Government
The last of the Big Three credit-rating agencies to keep the federal government's credit at AAA has put lawmakers on notice.
Judge Rejects Nevada Ballot Initiative Seeking to Codify Abortion
A Nevada judge has rejected a 2024 ballot initiative aimed at codifying the right to abortion in the state's constitution, deeming the proposal was breaking state law.
Christian News
DRC: United Methodist Church is a Symbol of Hope to Internally Displaced Congolese
A United Methodist church in Kananga, central Democratic Republic of Congo has become a beacon of hope to thousands of Congolese who are returning to their country after being forced to flee to neighboring Angola during the 2017 Kamuina Nsapu insurgency, UM News reports.
Pakistan: Islamist Murders Christian Man After Claiming to Hate Jews and Christians
A young Christian man in Punjab, Pakistan, was murdered earlier this month by a Muslim neighbor whose historically violent behavior and claimed hatred of Christians and Jews worsened after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Hamas Palestinian terror group, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Kano State Islamic Police Threaten to Kill 5 Christian Girls Because “Israel is Killing Our Sisters in Gaza”
Five Christian girls in Nigeria’s Kano state were recently violently harassed by Islamic police who blocked them from going to church and who threatened they might kill them, saying: “Israel is killing our sisters in Gaza,” International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Released Israeli Hostages Tell Horror Stories From Time With Hamas
Hamas, the brutal terrorist group that massacred Israeli civilians on Oct. 7 and provoked a war with the Jewish state, over the last few days let some of its hostages go as part of a ceasefire deal. Released hostages have described hellish conditions and torture while they were in Hamas captivity.
US And UK Military Contractors Created Sweeping Plan For Global Censorship In 2018, New Documents Show
A whistleblower has come forward with an explosive new trove of documents, rivaling or exceeding the Twitter Files and Facebook Files in scale and importance. They describe the activities of an “anti-disinformation” group called the Cyber Threat Intelligence League, or CTIL, that officially began as the volunteer project of data scientists and defense and intelligence veterans but whose tactics over time appear to have been absorbed into multiple official projects, including those of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Around the World
IAEA Fails to Adopt Resolution on Iran’s Nuclear Program Amid Fears of Escalating Middle East Conflict
Last week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticized Iran for its lack of cooperation with the U.N. agency regarding its nuclear program. However, the IAEA refrained from taking more decisive action, citing concerns about triggering a potential counter-reaction from Iran.
Damascus Airport Experiences Operational Disruption Again Following Alleged Bombing by Israel Shortly After Resuming Services
Alleged Israeli airstrikes on Sunday rendered Damascus airport inoperative just hours after the resumption of flights, following a similar attack last month, according to a war monitor. State media also confirmed the incident.
Ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen at USS Mason rescuing ‘Israel-linked’ tanker
Two ballistic missiles, fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, landed near a U.S. warship providing assistance to a tanker in the Gulf of Aden that was under threat of hijacking by armed gunmen.
US Navy Stops Gunmen’s Attempt to Hijack Israel-Linked Tanker off Yemen
A distress call from a commercial tanker seized by armed individuals in the Gulf of Aden prompted a response from a U.S. Navy warship. Thanks to the swift action by the U.S. Navy, the vessel is now secure, U.S. officials said on Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
11 Released Israeli Hostages On Way To Israel
Israel’s military said Monday that 11 hostages, including two mothers and nine children, were en route to Israel after being released by Hamas, seen as a terrorist group by the West.
Inside the United States
Idaho Petitions Supreme Court to Block Lower Court’s Ruling Against Pro-Life Law
Idaho urgently filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. This action was prompted by a lower court's agreement with the Biden administration's position that the state is required to allow abortions under certain circumstances.
Over 2,500 NYPD Officers Abruptly Resign
New York's police force is experiencing a rapid departure of officers, with data revealing an alarming rate of resignations. Concerns heightened among some officers as the city intended to cancel the following five Police Academy classes, potentially reducing the nation's most significant police force to its smallest size in decades.
Christian News
Belarus Pentecostals Appeal Against Liquidation
One of the largest Pentecostal congregations in autocratically-ruled Belarus has appealed against plans by authorities to “liquidate” the church after already destroying its building.
Arizona: Street Evangelist Showing Signs of Recovery After Shooting Attack, “We’re Never Going to Stop Outreaching and Sharing the Gospel”
Street evangelist Hans Schmidt, who was shot in the head while preaching in Arizona earlier this month, is showing signs of recovery, the Christian Post reports. A father of two, Schmidt was gunned down while sharing the Gospel on the corner of 51st Avenue and Peoria in Arizona’s Glendale on Nov. 15.
Christian Schoolboy Escapes From Muslim Kidnappers In Nigeria
A Christian schoolboy was back with his family in Nigeria on Monday after escaping from Muslim kidnappers who tried to force him to convert to Islam, well-informed Christians said.
IAEA Fails to Adopt Resolution on Iran’s Nuclear Program Amid Fears of Escalating Middle East Conflict
Last week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticized Iran for its lack of cooperation with the U.N. agency regarding its nuclear program. However, the IAEA refrained from taking more decisive action, citing concerns about triggering a potential counter-reaction from Iran.
Damascus Airport Experiences Operational Disruption Again Following Alleged Bombing by Israel Shortly After Resuming Services
Alleged Israeli airstrikes on Sunday rendered Damascus airport inoperative just hours after the resumption of flights, following a similar attack last month, according to a war monitor. State media also confirmed the incident.
Ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen at USS Mason rescuing ‘Israel-linked’ tanker
Two ballistic missiles, fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, landed near a U.S. warship providing assistance to a tanker in the Gulf of Aden that was under threat of hijacking by armed gunmen.
US Navy Stops Gunmen’s Attempt to Hijack Israel-Linked Tanker off Yemen
A distress call from a commercial tanker seized by armed individuals in the Gulf of Aden prompted a response from a U.S. Navy warship. Thanks to the swift action by the U.S. Navy, the vessel is now secure, U.S. officials said on Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
11 Released Israeli Hostages On Way To Israel
Israel’s military said Monday that 11 hostages, including two mothers and nine children, were en route to Israel after being released by Hamas, seen as a terrorist group by the West.
Inside the United States
Idaho Petitions Supreme Court to Block Lower Court’s Ruling Against Pro-Life Law
Idaho urgently filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. This action was prompted by a lower court's agreement with the Biden administration's position that the state is required to allow abortions under certain circumstances.
Over 2,500 NYPD Officers Abruptly Resign
New York's police force is experiencing a rapid departure of officers, with data revealing an alarming rate of resignations. Concerns heightened among some officers as the city intended to cancel the following five Police Academy classes, potentially reducing the nation's most significant police force to its smallest size in decades.
Christian News
Belarus Pentecostals Appeal Against Liquidation
One of the largest Pentecostal congregations in autocratically-ruled Belarus has appealed against plans by authorities to “liquidate” the church after already destroying its building.
Arizona: Street Evangelist Showing Signs of Recovery After Shooting Attack, “We’re Never Going to Stop Outreaching and Sharing the Gospel”
Street evangelist Hans Schmidt, who was shot in the head while preaching in Arizona earlier this month, is showing signs of recovery, the Christian Post reports. A father of two, Schmidt was gunned down while sharing the Gospel on the corner of 51st Avenue and Peoria in Arizona’s Glendale on Nov. 15.
Christian Schoolboy Escapes From Muslim Kidnappers In Nigeria
A Christian schoolboy was back with his family in Nigeria on Monday after escaping from Muslim kidnappers who tried to force him to convert to Islam, well-informed Christians said.