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Around the World
Over 22 Joint Operations Target ISIS in Syria as Coalition Expands, Regional Realignment Accelerates
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces, working alongside local Syrian partners, conducted more than 22 counterterrorism operations against ISIS between October 1 and November 6, significantly degrading the terror group’s operational capabilities across the region.
Prague Exhumes Mass Graves Of Communist-Era Victims As Families Seek Closure
Archaeologists in the Czech capital have begun exhuming mass graves containing political prisoners executed under Czechoslovakia’s communist regime, in a major effort to identify victims whose resting places have remained unknown for more than seven decades.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Fires Ministers As $100 Million Energy-Corruption Scandal Escalates; Russian-Affiliated Churches Face Pressure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has moved to contain mounting public anger over a major corruption scandal in the energy sector by firing two ministers accused of involvement in a vast bribery scheme, while Russian-affiliated churches report increased pressure during wartime.
China–Japan Row Deepens Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks As Diplomatic Fury Spills Into Public Threats
A diplomatic spat between China and Japan — former wartime rivals whose relations remain fragile — escalated Wednesday after verbal attacks from Beijing and demands in Tokyo to expel a Chinese diplomat over remarks viewed as threatening Japan’s prime minister.
EU Sets Up New Intelligence Unit Amid Fears Of Rising Control Over Citizens (Worthy News Focus)
The European Union’s executive branch is setting up a new intelligence unit inside its Secretariat-General, despite concerns about growing EU control over citizens.
Dutch Royal Concert Hall Lifts Ban On Israeli Cantor After Protests (Video)
Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall (Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw) announced Wednesday it would allow Israeli Cantor Shai Abramson to perform after mounting protests and international media attention — including from Worthy News — over its decision to ban his Hanukkah concerts.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Pushes UN Security Council to Approve Gaza Stabilization Force as Rubio Voices ‘Optimism’
The United States is moving aggressively to secure UN Security Council authorization for the new International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Wednesday that Washington is “optimistic” that the draft resolution will advance within days — paving the way for deployment at the start of 2026.
Trump Urges Herzog to Pardon Netanyahu, Calls Corruption Trial “Political, Unjustified Prosecution”
President Donald Trump has formally asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant a full pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking the strongest U.S. intervention yet in the long-running corruption trial that has deeply polarized Israeli society.
Inside the United States
Trump Set to Unveil “Trumpcare” Plan as Government Reopens, Targets Obamacare’s “Broken System”
With the 41-day government shutdown now set to end, President Donald Trump is preparing to launch an aggressive new healthcare reform push that the White House says will finally replace the "broken" Obamacare system Democrats created.
Trump Signs Bill Ending Longest U.S. Government Shutdown In History
U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed legislation late Wednesday ending the longest government shutdown in American history, just hours after the House of Representatives approved a funding package to restart key services disrupted for 43 days.
Newly Released Epstein Emails Discussing Trump ‘Prove Nothing,’ Says Leavitt
Emails released Wednesday appear to show that President Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement with underaged women, but the White House says the emails “prove nothing.”
New Clinton Foundation Documents Sent to Congress Expose Alleged Effort to Obstruct Corruption Probes
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have delivered a trove of documents to Congress detailing donation patterns to the Clinton Foundation from foreign and domestic entities, reigniting scrutiny over whether critical evidence was withheld from federal investigators who sought to examine pay-to-play allegations a decade ago.
Christian News
Cayman Missionary And Daughter Die In Florida Plane Crash (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Christian mission group has confirmed that its CEO and his daughter were killed when their small plane carrying humanitarian aid for hurricane-hit Jamaica crashed in a South Florida neighborhood, Worthy News established on Wednesday.
Over 22 Joint Operations Target ISIS in Syria as Coalition Expands, Regional Realignment Accelerates
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces, working alongside local Syrian partners, conducted more than 22 counterterrorism operations against ISIS between October 1 and November 6, significantly degrading the terror group’s operational capabilities across the region.
Prague Exhumes Mass Graves Of Communist-Era Victims As Families Seek Closure
Archaeologists in the Czech capital have begun exhuming mass graves containing political prisoners executed under Czechoslovakia’s communist regime, in a major effort to identify victims whose resting places have remained unknown for more than seven decades.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Fires Ministers As $100 Million Energy-Corruption Scandal Escalates; Russian-Affiliated Churches Face Pressure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has moved to contain mounting public anger over a major corruption scandal in the energy sector by firing two ministers accused of involvement in a vast bribery scheme, while Russian-affiliated churches report increased pressure during wartime.
China–Japan Row Deepens Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks As Diplomatic Fury Spills Into Public Threats
A diplomatic spat between China and Japan — former wartime rivals whose relations remain fragile — escalated Wednesday after verbal attacks from Beijing and demands in Tokyo to expel a Chinese diplomat over remarks viewed as threatening Japan’s prime minister.
EU Sets Up New Intelligence Unit Amid Fears Of Rising Control Over Citizens (Worthy News Focus)
The European Union’s executive branch is setting up a new intelligence unit inside its Secretariat-General, despite concerns about growing EU control over citizens.
Dutch Royal Concert Hall Lifts Ban On Israeli Cantor After Protests (Video)
Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall (Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw) announced Wednesday it would allow Israeli Cantor Shai Abramson to perform after mounting protests and international media attention — including from Worthy News — over its decision to ban his Hanukkah concerts.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Pushes UN Security Council to Approve Gaza Stabilization Force as Rubio Voices ‘Optimism’
The United States is moving aggressively to secure UN Security Council authorization for the new International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Wednesday that Washington is “optimistic” that the draft resolution will advance within days — paving the way for deployment at the start of 2026.
Trump Urges Herzog to Pardon Netanyahu, Calls Corruption Trial “Political, Unjustified Prosecution”
President Donald Trump has formally asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant a full pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking the strongest U.S. intervention yet in the long-running corruption trial that has deeply polarized Israeli society.
Inside the United States
Trump Set to Unveil “Trumpcare” Plan as Government Reopens, Targets Obamacare’s “Broken System”
With the 41-day government shutdown now set to end, President Donald Trump is preparing to launch an aggressive new healthcare reform push that the White House says will finally replace the "broken" Obamacare system Democrats created.
Trump Signs Bill Ending Longest U.S. Government Shutdown In History
U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed legislation late Wednesday ending the longest government shutdown in American history, just hours after the House of Representatives approved a funding package to restart key services disrupted for 43 days.
Newly Released Epstein Emails Discussing Trump ‘Prove Nothing,’ Says Leavitt
Emails released Wednesday appear to show that President Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement with underaged women, but the White House says the emails “prove nothing.”
New Clinton Foundation Documents Sent to Congress Expose Alleged Effort to Obstruct Corruption Probes
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have delivered a trove of documents to Congress detailing donation patterns to the Clinton Foundation from foreign and domestic entities, reigniting scrutiny over whether critical evidence was withheld from federal investigators who sought to examine pay-to-play allegations a decade ago.
Christian News
Cayman Missionary And Daughter Die In Florida Plane Crash (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Christian mission group has confirmed that its CEO and his daughter were killed when their small plane carrying humanitarian aid for hurricane-hit Jamaica crashed in a South Florida neighborhood, Worthy News established on Wednesday.
Around the World
France Opens Inquiry After Flare Disrupts Israeli Orchestra Concert In Paris (VIDEO)
French authorities have opened a formal judicial inquiry after chaos erupted during a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, where protesters lit flares and shouted anti-Israel slogans before being subdued by audience members.
BBC Faces Unprecedented Crisis Over Edited Trump Speech; Two Leaders Resign
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) faced an unprecedented crisis Monday after its director-general and head of news resigned amid accusations of political bias at what was once regarded as the flagship of both Britain and journalism worldwide.
Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition in Historic White House Agreement
President Donald Trump secured a significant diplomatic breakthrough Monday as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an agreement bringing Syria into the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, making the war-torn nation the 90th member of the U.S.-led counterterrorism alliance.
Russia’s Dagestan Deadly Helicopter Crash Embarrasses Authorities As Probe Widens
Russia’s Republic of Dagestan has become the focus of an embarrassing aviation scandal after a helicopter carrying senior defense-industry officials broke apart in mid-air and crashed — an event caught on video and widely shared online, prompting authorities to launch a criminal investigation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Prepares Vote on Gaza Resolution With Path to Palestinian Statehood
A revised draft of a UN Security Council resolution outlining the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict" is set to be circulated by the United States for review among Security Council members, according to an exclusive report by The Jerusalem Post.
Syria Rules Out Immediate Abraham Accords Talks, But Leaves Door Open for US-Brokered Deal
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has declined to immediately pursue membership in the Abraham Accords, citing Israel's control of the Golan Heights as a primary obstacle, though he suggested the Trump administration could eventually facilitate such negotiations.
Israel Launches Major Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as Tensions Escalate Along Border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Monday, targeting what it described as Hezbollah sites used for rocket launches and the production and storage of strategic weapons. The attacks marked one of the most extensive Israeli operations in Lebanon in months, killing at least three Hezbollah operatives in the past 24 hours, according to the military.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Religious Liberty Challenge on Same-Sex Marriage
In a disappointing setback for religious freedom advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court declined without comment to hear former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis's appeal, leaving in place a $360,000 judgment against her for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The justices let stand lower court rulings that found she violated couples' constitutional rights under the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, despite what her legal team characterizes as a conflict with her First Amendment religious liberty rights.
Republicans Stand Firm as Senate Passes Bill to End Record Shutdown, Democrats Cave on Obamacare Demands
The Senate passed a crucial spending package Monday night that will reopen the federal government and end the longest shutdown in American history, marking a significant victory for Republicans who refused to let Democrats hold government funding hostage to partisan healthcare demands.
France Opens Inquiry After Flare Disrupts Israeli Orchestra Concert In Paris (VIDEO)
French authorities have opened a formal judicial inquiry after chaos erupted during a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, where protesters lit flares and shouted anti-Israel slogans before being subdued by audience members.
BBC Faces Unprecedented Crisis Over Edited Trump Speech; Two Leaders Resign
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) faced an unprecedented crisis Monday after its director-general and head of news resigned amid accusations of political bias at what was once regarded as the flagship of both Britain and journalism worldwide.
Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition in Historic White House Agreement
President Donald Trump secured a significant diplomatic breakthrough Monday as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an agreement bringing Syria into the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, making the war-torn nation the 90th member of the U.S.-led counterterrorism alliance.
Russia’s Dagestan Deadly Helicopter Crash Embarrasses Authorities As Probe Widens
Russia’s Republic of Dagestan has become the focus of an embarrassing aviation scandal after a helicopter carrying senior defense-industry officials broke apart in mid-air and crashed — an event caught on video and widely shared online, prompting authorities to launch a criminal investigation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Prepares Vote on Gaza Resolution With Path to Palestinian Statehood
A revised draft of a UN Security Council resolution outlining the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict" is set to be circulated by the United States for review among Security Council members, according to an exclusive report by The Jerusalem Post.
Syria Rules Out Immediate Abraham Accords Talks, But Leaves Door Open for US-Brokered Deal
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has declined to immediately pursue membership in the Abraham Accords, citing Israel's control of the Golan Heights as a primary obstacle, though he suggested the Trump administration could eventually facilitate such negotiations.
Israel Launches Major Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as Tensions Escalate Along Border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Monday, targeting what it described as Hezbollah sites used for rocket launches and the production and storage of strategic weapons. The attacks marked one of the most extensive Israeli operations in Lebanon in months, killing at least three Hezbollah operatives in the past 24 hours, according to the military.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Religious Liberty Challenge on Same-Sex Marriage
In a disappointing setback for religious freedom advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court declined without comment to hear former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis's appeal, leaving in place a $360,000 judgment against her for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The justices let stand lower court rulings that found she violated couples' constitutional rights under the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, despite what her legal team characterizes as a conflict with her First Amendment religious liberty rights.
Republicans Stand Firm as Senate Passes Bill to End Record Shutdown, Democrats Cave on Obamacare Demands
The Senate passed a crucial spending package Monday night that will reopen the federal government and end the longest shutdown in American history, marking a significant victory for Republicans who refused to let Democrats hold government funding hostage to partisan healthcare demands.
Around the World
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Batters Northern Philippines; Christians Urge Prayers Amid Devastation (Worthy News In-Depth)
Residents on Luzon Island, the largest and most populated island of the Philippines, assessed the damage early Monday after a sleepless night when Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, killed at least two people and injured several others.
Large Naval Presence In Caribbean Ahead Of Ford Arrival
As the number of suspected narcotic transport boats destroyed by the U.S. military grows, so does the number of naval vessels in the Caribbean.
Iran Faces Historic Water Crisis as Officials Warn of Possible Tehran Evacuation
Iranian officials are warning of imminent water rationing—and even the potential evacuation of Tehran—as the nation faces its worst drought in nearly a century.
Hungary’s Orbán Tells Trump ‘It Would Take a Miracle’ for Ukraine to Win War; Discusses Energy and Trump-Putin Summit
Hungary’s prime minister told U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Friday that it would take a miracle for Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Viktor Orbán made the remarks at the White House, where Trump asked him during a joint news conference about the prospects for Kyiv’s victory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Fighters Trapped in Rafah Tunnels Refuse to Surrender as U.S. Pressures Israel on Ceasefire Deal
A group of Hamas fighters trapped inside tunnels on the Israeli-controlled side of the Rafah ceasefire line have vowed not to surrender to Israeli forces, the Al-Qassam Brigades announced Sunday, in a move that could jeopardize the fragile month-old ceasefire in Gaza.
Assyrian Inscription Unearthed Near Temple Mount Confirms Biblical Account of Hezekiah’s Rebellion
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered an extraordinary 2,700-year-old pottery fragment inscribed with Assyrian cuneiform near the Temple Mount — the first written evidence of direct contact between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah ever discovered in the city. The find, announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), offers striking confirmation of the biblical narrative of King Hezekiah’s resistance to Assyrian domination recorded in II Kings 18.
Inside the United States
GOP Secures Victory as Democrats Finally Cave on Government Shutdown
In a decisive break from Democratic obstruction that has paralyzed the federal government for over a month, the U.S. Senate on Sunday night voted 60-40 to advance legislation ending the record-breaking 40-day government shutdown, marking a significant victory for Republican fiscal discipline and President Donald Trump's healthcare reform agenda.
Trump: Americans To Receive $2,000 Each From Tariff Revenue
President Donald Trump on Sunday said every American with the exception of the wealthy will receive $2,000 from the revenue the U.S. has collected from tariffs.
Thousands Of Flights Delayed, Cancelled As Shutdown Rocks Airports
More than 1,400 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were cancelled Sunday and more than 3,300 were delayed as staffing levels at airports worsen in the second month of the federal government shutdown.
Christian News
Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Religious Persecution in Historic Syria Meeting
More than 50 prominent Christian leaders are calling on President Trump to directly confront Syria's new president about the ongoing persecution of religious minorities when the two leaders meet Monday at the White House, marking a historic first for U.S.-Syria relations.
South Korea Faces Outcry Over Jailing of Pastors as Crackdown on Churches Deepens (Worthy News Investigation)
South Korea, long seen as the democratic opposite of its authoritarian-ruled northern neighbor, faces growing scrutiny for what critics call a widening crackdown on Christian leaders and churches.
Christian Mothers Go Missing In Pakistan Amid Fears Of Forced Conversions
A Christian widow in Pakistan’s Punjab province is devastated after her married daughter went missing, while elsewhere in the region, a mother of four and a mother of six have also disappeared following alleged abductions by Muslim men, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Hungary Seeks Suspended Prison Term For Pastor Once Close To Orbán
Hungarian prosecutors have requested a two-year suspended prison sentence for Gábor Iványi, a 76-year-old Methodist pastor, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and several opposition politicians, in a case widely viewed as politically charged.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Batters Northern Philippines; Christians Urge Prayers Amid Devastation (Worthy News In-Depth)
Residents on Luzon Island, the largest and most populated island of the Philippines, assessed the damage early Monday after a sleepless night when Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, killed at least two people and injured several others.
Large Naval Presence In Caribbean Ahead Of Ford Arrival
As the number of suspected narcotic transport boats destroyed by the U.S. military grows, so does the number of naval vessels in the Caribbean.
Iran Faces Historic Water Crisis as Officials Warn of Possible Tehran Evacuation
Iranian officials are warning of imminent water rationing—and even the potential evacuation of Tehran—as the nation faces its worst drought in nearly a century.
Hungary’s Orbán Tells Trump ‘It Would Take a Miracle’ for Ukraine to Win War; Discusses Energy and Trump-Putin Summit
Hungary’s prime minister told U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Friday that it would take a miracle for Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Viktor Orbán made the remarks at the White House, where Trump asked him during a joint news conference about the prospects for Kyiv’s victory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Fighters Trapped in Rafah Tunnels Refuse to Surrender as U.S. Pressures Israel on Ceasefire Deal
A group of Hamas fighters trapped inside tunnels on the Israeli-controlled side of the Rafah ceasefire line have vowed not to surrender to Israeli forces, the Al-Qassam Brigades announced Sunday, in a move that could jeopardize the fragile month-old ceasefire in Gaza.
Assyrian Inscription Unearthed Near Temple Mount Confirms Biblical Account of Hezekiah’s Rebellion
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered an extraordinary 2,700-year-old pottery fragment inscribed with Assyrian cuneiform near the Temple Mount — the first written evidence of direct contact between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah ever discovered in the city. The find, announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), offers striking confirmation of the biblical narrative of King Hezekiah’s resistance to Assyrian domination recorded in II Kings 18.
Inside the United States
GOP Secures Victory as Democrats Finally Cave on Government Shutdown
In a decisive break from Democratic obstruction that has paralyzed the federal government for over a month, the U.S. Senate on Sunday night voted 60-40 to advance legislation ending the record-breaking 40-day government shutdown, marking a significant victory for Republican fiscal discipline and President Donald Trump's healthcare reform agenda.
Trump: Americans To Receive $2,000 Each From Tariff Revenue
President Donald Trump on Sunday said every American with the exception of the wealthy will receive $2,000 from the revenue the U.S. has collected from tariffs.
Thousands Of Flights Delayed, Cancelled As Shutdown Rocks Airports
More than 1,400 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were cancelled Sunday and more than 3,300 were delayed as staffing levels at airports worsen in the second month of the federal government shutdown.
Christian News
Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Religious Persecution in Historic Syria Meeting
More than 50 prominent Christian leaders are calling on President Trump to directly confront Syria's new president about the ongoing persecution of religious minorities when the two leaders meet Monday at the White House, marking a historic first for U.S.-Syria relations.
South Korea Faces Outcry Over Jailing of Pastors as Crackdown on Churches Deepens (Worthy News Investigation)
South Korea, long seen as the democratic opposite of its authoritarian-ruled northern neighbor, faces growing scrutiny for what critics call a widening crackdown on Christian leaders and churches.
Christian Mothers Go Missing In Pakistan Amid Fears Of Forced Conversions
A Christian widow in Pakistan’s Punjab province is devastated after her married daughter went missing, while elsewhere in the region, a mother of four and a mother of six have also disappeared following alleged abductions by Muslim men, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Hungary Seeks Suspended Prison Term For Pastor Once Close To Orbán
Hungarian prosecutors have requested a two-year suspended prison sentence for Gábor Iványi, a 76-year-old Methodist pastor, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and several opposition politicians, in a case widely viewed as politically charged.