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Around the World
Hamas leader meets with Iranian Ayatollah in Tehran
ran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini met with Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Hamas Palestinian terror group in Tehran in recent days, Reuters reports.
Russia tests Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from new strategic nuclear submarine
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Sunday it has successfully tested a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from its new strategic nuclear submarine, the Imperator Alexander III, Reuters reports.
World’s Largest Biometric Digital ID System Hacked Affecting Nearly 10% of the World’s Population
In a significant security breach of India's Aadhaar, the world largest Biometric Digital ID System, an anonymous hacker claims to have compromised the personal identifiable information (PII) of approximately 10% of the world's population. This includes digital ID numbers and sensitive data of around 815 million Indian citizens.
Militia Attacks Against U.S. Bases in Iraq and Syria Risk a Direct U.S.-Iranian Conflict
Recent attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria underscore the challenge the Biden administration faces in deterring Iranian-backed militias without sparking a direct conflict with Iran or upsetting the U.S.-aligned government in Iraq, from which many of these attacks are launched, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Taliban’s Fake Nonprofits Scam Millions in U.S. Aid Post-Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Taliban has set up fraudulent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to embezzle hundreds of millions in U.S. humanitarian aid sent to Afghanistan following the 2021 military withdrawal, according to a report by Judicial Watch.
Philippines President Condemns Killing Radio Anchor
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a police investigation after a popular radio anchor was fatally shot by a man inside his southern Philippine station’s home studio on Sunday.
Hungary’s President In Israel Shocked About Plight Hostages
The president of Hungary, from where tens of thousands of Jews emigrated to Israel since World War Two, expressed concern about Hungarian Jewish hostages held by Hamas on Sunday and said Israel “has the right to defend itself.”

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Chief: ‘Gaza Graveyard For Children’ As Israel Kills Hamas Commander
The United Nations pressured Israel on Monday to observe a ceasefire after Israeli forces killed a key Hamas commander in air strikes on Gaza while also facing rockets fired from Lebanon.
U.S. Plans $320 Million Precision Munitions to Israel
Amid growing concerns regarding the increasing civilian casualties in Gaza, the Biden administration is preparing a significant $320 million transfer of precision bombs to Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Israel likely to control Gaza after war with Hamas, official says
Amid speculation as to what will happen after Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip is concluded, an Israeli official has stated that Israel will likely maintain security control over the coastal enclave, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel Offers Escape For North Gaza Citizens, But Fighting Continues
Israel’s army announced late Sunday that it stopped firing in northern Gaza for several hours two days in a row amid pressure to introduce a temporary ceasefire.

Inside the United States
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Road at Port of Tacoma as Military Cargo Ship Docks (Video)
Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters called for a Gaza cease-fire and obstructed traffic at the Port of Tacoma on Monday, coinciding supposedly with the arrival of a military supply ship, the Cape Orlando, the Associated Press reported.
Major Legal Victory for Christian Wedding Photographer Who Refused to Participate in Same-Sex Marriage Celebration
Virginia state officials have settled a lawsuit with a Christian wedding photographer who declined to use his business for same-sex marriage celebrations, as stated in a press release by Alliance Defending Freedom.
GOP States Sue Feds to Block Mail Order Abortion Pills
A coalition of three Republican-leaning states filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Senior Services. The lawsuit challenges the approval of the abortion pill mifepristone and its distribution to patients across the nation, even in states where abortion has been prohibited, Courthouse News reports.

Christian News
China: Police and government officials raid Church graduation ceremony and arrest Christians
A long-persecuted evangelical Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in China’s Sichuan province suffered a police raid on a graduation ceremony it was holding, and a number of church members were taken away, the China Aid Christian advocacy group reports.

Worthy Watch
IDF Releases Evidence of Rocket Launchers Within Youth Movement Building
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released video evidence of two rocket launchers positioned inside a youth movement facility in Gaza, with their intended target being the northern regions of Gaza, specifically either Ashkelon or Ashdod.
Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Port of Tacoma
Pro-Palestinian activists in Tacoma, Washington, are obstructing the loading of weapons and supplies onto a US military ship supposedly bound for Israel. Some legal analysts suggested that blocking US military operations on American soil could be considered an unlawful act and fall under the classification of domestic terrorism.
Around the World
Global Anti-Israel Protests Amid Mounting Antisemitism
Palestine supporters have gathered around the world for sometimes violent protests against Israel, chanting slogans ranging from “Free Palestine” to “Crush the Zionists.”
Feeling Forgotten, Ukraine’s President Ponders Israel Trip As Ukrainian Death Toll Mounts
The president of war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, tries to visit Israel as he competes for attention amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war at a time of scandal over the killing of more than 20 Ukrainian soldiers by a Russin air strike.
Hostage Crisis Ends At Germany’s Hamburg Airport (Worthy News Radio)
Police say a hostage situation at Hamburg Airport involving a young child has ended after 18 hours of tense negotiations. However, the standoff raised security security when Europe was on heightened alert for possible terrorist attacks.
Gunman Drives Vehicle Into German Hamburg Airport Tarmac; All Flights Canceled (Update)
Germany’s major Hamburg Airport canceled all flights late Saturday as the authorities responded to an armed man who drove his car onto the tarmac, parked near a plane, and fired at least one shot, officials said.
Thousands Chant ‘Death to America!’, ‘Death to Israel!’ In Iran
Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday chanting “Death to America!” and “Death to Israel!” just days after Iran’s supreme leader made those slogans official policy.
More Than Dozen Killed as Europe Faces Storm (Worthy News Radio)
Europe was struggling Saturday after being hit by a deadly storm that also saw flooding, leaving at least 15 people dead, including in Italy, where some areas recorded their worst rainfall in 100 years. And another storm was to hit Europe on Saturday.
Over 150 Dead In Nepal Quake (Update)
More than 150 people have been killed after a massive earthquake struck western Nepal on Friday, destroying houses and shaking buildings as far as New Delhi, India, officials said.
U.S. and European Officials Begin Quiet Discussions to End of the War in Ukraine
U.S. and European authorities have begun discreet discussions with the Ukrainian government to explore potential terms for peace negotiations with Russia aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, NBC News reported.
Nasrallah Warns the U.S. and Israel Against a Preemptive Strike (Video)
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah disappointed many Palestinians and their more militant supporters on Friday, according to Middle East analysts, in his first public remarks since the "Black Sabbath."
King Charles III Meets with Religious Leaders to Advance Peace on Kenya Visit
On the final day of his four-day visit, King Charles III met with religious leaders on Friday to promote peace and enhance security in Kenya.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Declares ‘Death to America’ Policy
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared the “death to America!” slogan Iran’s policy as Washington acts “against Iran” and supports Israel- a nation, he said, should be destroyed, according to footage obtained by Worthy News.
Israel Has Stopped Warning Russia of Strikes Inside of Syria
Israel has ceased its practice of alerting Russian forces in Syria in advance of its airstrikes in the region. This decision comes amid a deteriorating relationship between Moscow and Jerusalem, according to Bloomberg on Friday.
Putin Enacts Legislation Nullifying Russia’s Ratification of Global Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin enacted a bill nullifying Russia's adherence to a nuclear test ban treaty.
Hezbollah to Receive Air Defenses through Russia’s Wagner Group, U.S. Says
U.S. officials, citing intelligence reports, reveal that Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, intends to furnish Hezbollah, marked as terrorist organization by the U.S., with an air-defense system, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Facing Multiple Attacks From Gaza, Lebanon As Hamas Fighters Try To Flee
Israel faced multiple attacks Saturday, with Hamas firing rockets from the wartorn Gaza Strip while Hezbollah in Lebanon joined by launching its rockets, including a new powerful missile, several sources confirmed.
Israel Admits Hitting Ambulance, 15 Killed
Israel has acknowledged that its forces hit an ambulance in Gaza, killing more than a dozen people, but said Hamas fighters used it.
Blinken Tells Israel That War Should Lead To Two-State Solution
The United States, long Israel’s closest ally, made clear Friday that it expects the Israel-Hamas war to lead to a two-state solution.
Israel’s Netanyahu Warns Lebanon’s Hezbollah As It Joins War Against Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanon’s Hezbollah group that Israel's enemies will suffer "unimaginable costs" after its leader said Lebanon had joined a coalition seeking the destruction of the Jewish nation.
IDF’s AI-Powered Strikes Hit 11,000+ Gaza Targets Since the ‘Black Sabbath’
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has employed artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out precision strikes on over 11,000 terrorist targets in Gaza since October 7 according to a senior IDF intelligence officer, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Fierce Clashes Deep In Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel, where he was due to hold discussions with the Israeli government after fierce overnight clashes in Gaza.
Iran-Backed Elite Unit Dubbed Hezbollah 2.0 Has Arrived in Lebanon
According to an Israeli military source, an elite Iran-backed unit has recently arrived in Lebanon, with intentions to engage in attacks on Israel. This development comes as the conflict in the Gaza Strip has been escalating and spilling over into other areas, according to Newsweek.

Inside the United States
U.S. Navy Flexing Its Muscles in the Red Sea
On Monday, an Ohio-class Submarine joined the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), which entered the Red Sea last Friday, having traveled through the Suez Canal after their passage from the Mediterranean Sea.
Thousands March In Biggest Anti-Israel Protests In U.S. History (Video)
At least tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched through Washington D.C., in one of the biggest anti-Israel protests in United States history.
US Agencies May Face Rolling Shutdowns (Worthy News In-depth)
America’s government agencies could face ongoing independent shutdowns under a proposal pushed forward by the recently elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Former Crypto King Facing Life Imprisonment
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire once known as the “crypto king,” was facing life imprisonment Friday after a court found him guilty of his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Obama Quietly Advised White House On Artificial Intelligence, Aides Say
Former U.S. President Barack Obama reportedly quietly advised the White House over the past five months on its policies for artificial intelligence (AI), fueling concerns among critics that the ex-commander-in-chief is running a third-term shadow government.
Eric Trump At Court In $250 Million Civil Fraud Trial
The second eldest son of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump arrived in court for another day, where he denied wrongdoing in a $250 million civil fraud case that he says is politically motivated.
Migrant Caravan Growing to ‘Over 7,000 Individuals’ on Its Way to the US Border
According to one of its organizers, the migrant caravan en route to the U.S. southern border now exceeds 7,000 individuals, the Epoch Times reported.

Christian News
Millions Pray For Persecuted Church Amid Global Crackdown
Christians worldwide began praying Sunday for the more than 360 million fellow believers who “globally live in places where they face a high level of persecution for their faith,” the World Evangelical Alliance said.

Worthy Watch
IDF Releases Evidence of Hamas Terrorist Operations at Hospital
The IDF released a detailed video of Hamas terrorist operations outside the Sheikh Hamad Hospital in the Gaza Strip. On Friday, the Givati Brigade of the IDF successfully seized control of a Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza last Friday. The Brigade was able to seize critical documents, maps, and communication methods of the Hamas terrorist organization.
Mass Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Place Around the World
Across the world, huge pro-Palestinian demonstrations against Israel took place. This video details some of the protests that took place in Indonesia, Oslo, France and Germany.
Former President Barack Obama Likens Hamas’ Terrorist Attack to “Unbearable Israeli Occupation”
Former President Barack Obama rationalizes that while “what Hamas did was horrific, and there is no justification for it. And what is also true is that the occupation, and what’s happening to Palestinians, is unbearable.”
Around the World
US and China to hold long-awaited talks on nuclear arms control
For the first time since talks held with the Obama administration, China will next week hold “consultations” on nuclear arms control and non-proliferation, Reuters reports. China made the announcement Monday after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Washington, Reuters reports. The talks are understood to be taking place in the coming days.
Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island
China sent 43 warplanes and seven naval vessels near the island of Taiwan in a 24-hour period, the Tawainese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Thousands Pray For Israel In Jerusalem (Video)
With Israel facing massacres, kidnappings, and war, many have put aside political differences to unite at Jerusalem’s Western Wall to pray for the Jewish nation.
Israel Army Surrounds Gaza City As World Pressure Mounts For Ceasefire (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s army said Thursday that it has effectively surrounded Gaza City and that it killed “over 130 terrorists” in its ongoing ground operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Inside the United States
House advances $14.3 Billion Israel aid package, sparking upcoming battle with the Senate and the White House
On Thursday, a $14.3 billion Republican-authored Israel aid package passed with a 226-196 vote, mostly along party lines. However, the Democratic-led Senate and the White House have promptly rejected the bill. This vote represented a pivotal test for Speaker Mike Johnson, who was elected to the position just last week, with a dozen Democrats crossing party lines to support the measure.
US House overwhelmingly approves bill sanctioning foreign supporters of Hamas
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill to sanction foreign supporters of the Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist movements, the Jerusalem Post reports. The bill now heads to the Senate for approval.
House Republicans introduce bill to protect religious foster carers from forced affirmation of LGBTQ childrens’ gender identity
House Republicans have introduced a bill that would prevent the Biden administration from implementing a proposed rule requiring foster care agencies to place LGBTQ children only with families who specifically affirm their stated gender identities, thus excluding religious families who oppose gay and gender ideology, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Americans Refusing To Sign Help ‘Hamas Free Palestine’ Petition After Reading Conditions
Footage has emerged of Americans nearly signing a petition to “help Hamas free Palestine” but then thinking twice after being confronted with the Palestinian group’s views.

Christian News
Cuba Threatens, Detains Protestant Pastors, Group Says
Two Protestant pastors have been “arbitrarily detained” by Cuba’s internal intelligence services ahead of an event on “freedom of religion or belief” (FoRB), rights activists told Worthy News late Thursday.