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Around the World
U.S. expected to announce major nuclear fusion energy breakthrough
The U.S. Department of Energy said Sunday it would announce a "major scientific breakthrough" this week, after media reported a federal laboratory had recently achieved a major milestone in nuclear fusion research. The Financial Times reported Sunday that scientists in the California-based Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) had achieved a "net energy gain" from an experimental fusion reactor.
Iran executes second person by public hanging in connection with violence during protests
Iran on Monday executed a second resident convicted of crimes connected to the nationwide protests challenging their county’s Islamic-rule government – publicly hanging the man from a construction crane.
Northern Ireland can ban pro-life activism near abortion clinics, UK Supreme Court says
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Northern Ireland is allowed to ban anti-abortion demonstrations and prayer vigils outside abortion clinics, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Europe’s Parliament Hit By Qatar Corruption Scandal; Several Arrests
Four people have been charged in an investigation into one of the biggest corruption scandals to hit the European Parliament, the European Union’s legislature after they allegedly received bribes from Qatar.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Outgoing Coalition Members Craft ‘Total War’ Plan to Create Chaos for Netanyahu Government
Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Friday berated the "insane" government being formed by a "weak" Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, according to a report in the newspaper Maariv, two members of the departing coalition are creating a "Total War" plan, designed to sow division in the new government and slow down or halt its planned legislation.
Inside the United States
Household wealth dropped by $13.5 trillion from January to September, second-worst destruction on record
American households lost about $6.8 trillion in wealth over the first three quarters of 2022 as the stock market shed more than 25% of its value, the Federal Reserve reported Friday in the government’s quarterly financial accounts.
Schumer: Senate Headed for Short-Term Funding Bill to Prevent Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the Senate would likely vote on a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, according to The Hill.
Nationwide winter storm set to bring everything from blizzard conditions to tornadoes
A large winter storm slammed into the western US over the weekend, blanketing mountain areas with heavy snow, and is now set to traverse the nation, threatening dangerous blizzard conditions, strong tornadoes, and flooding this week.
Christian News
Uganda: Evangelist severely beaten by Islamic extremists after leading Muslims to Christ
Islamic extremists in Uganda severely beat up a pastor and members of his congregation and demolished his church last month after discovering he led Muslims to Christ earlier this year, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Myanmar: Baptist bishop arrested and detained by military junta
A well-known Baptist bishop in Myanmar has been detained at an undisclosed location after being arrested by the military junta Sunday because of his Bible teaching, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
100 Christian Women, Girls Abducted In Pakistan
At least some 100 Christian women and girls have been abducted and forced to marry and “convert” to Islam in Pakistan from January 2019 to October 2022, according to a new human rights report.
Worthy Watch
Former Navy SEAL Trans Poster Boy Announces DeTransition: ‘Transgender Ideology Is Cultish’
A former Navy SEAL who spent almost a decade living as a transgender woman is warning Americans of the dangers of the transgender movement after recently announcing he is detransitioning back to a man.
U.S. expected to announce major nuclear fusion energy breakthrough
The U.S. Department of Energy said Sunday it would announce a "major scientific breakthrough" this week, after media reported a federal laboratory had recently achieved a major milestone in nuclear fusion research. The Financial Times reported Sunday that scientists in the California-based Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) had achieved a "net energy gain" from an experimental fusion reactor.
Iran executes second person by public hanging in connection with violence during protests
Iran on Monday executed a second resident convicted of crimes connected to the nationwide protests challenging their county’s Islamic-rule government – publicly hanging the man from a construction crane.
Northern Ireland can ban pro-life activism near abortion clinics, UK Supreme Court says
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Northern Ireland is allowed to ban anti-abortion demonstrations and prayer vigils outside abortion clinics, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Europe’s Parliament Hit By Qatar Corruption Scandal; Several Arrests
Four people have been charged in an investigation into one of the biggest corruption scandals to hit the European Parliament, the European Union’s legislature after they allegedly received bribes from Qatar.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Outgoing Coalition Members Craft ‘Total War’ Plan to Create Chaos for Netanyahu Government
Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Friday berated the "insane" government being formed by a "weak" Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, according to a report in the newspaper Maariv, two members of the departing coalition are creating a "Total War" plan, designed to sow division in the new government and slow down or halt its planned legislation.
Inside the United States
Household wealth dropped by $13.5 trillion from January to September, second-worst destruction on record
American households lost about $6.8 trillion in wealth over the first three quarters of 2022 as the stock market shed more than 25% of its value, the Federal Reserve reported Friday in the government’s quarterly financial accounts.
Schumer: Senate Headed for Short-Term Funding Bill to Prevent Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the Senate would likely vote on a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, according to The Hill.
Nationwide winter storm set to bring everything from blizzard conditions to tornadoes
A large winter storm slammed into the western US over the weekend, blanketing mountain areas with heavy snow, and is now set to traverse the nation, threatening dangerous blizzard conditions, strong tornadoes, and flooding this week.
Christian News
Uganda: Evangelist severely beaten by Islamic extremists after leading Muslims to Christ
Islamic extremists in Uganda severely beat up a pastor and members of his congregation and demolished his church last month after discovering he led Muslims to Christ earlier this year, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Myanmar: Baptist bishop arrested and detained by military junta
A well-known Baptist bishop in Myanmar has been detained at an undisclosed location after being arrested by the military junta Sunday because of his Bible teaching, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
100 Christian Women, Girls Abducted In Pakistan
At least some 100 Christian women and girls have been abducted and forced to marry and “convert” to Islam in Pakistan from January 2019 to October 2022, according to a new human rights report.
Worthy Watch
Former Navy SEAL Trans Poster Boy Announces DeTransition: ‘Transgender Ideology Is Cultish’
A former Navy SEAL who spent almost a decade living as a transgender woman is warning Americans of the dangers of the transgender movement after recently announcing he is detransitioning back to a man.
Around the World
US: ‘Russia, Iran Have Full-Fledged Defense Partnership’
The U.S. warns that Russia and Iran's relationship has turned into a “full-fledged” defense partnership adding to concerns their cooperation will lead to more bloodshed in Ukraine and elsewhere, including Israel.
Russia Jails Ukraine War Critic As Fighting Rages
A Moscow court has sentenced opposition politician Ilya Yashin to eight and a half years in prison for spreading “fake information” about the Russian army. The sentencing came as fighting increased along the frontlines about ten months after Russia’s invasion began.
Russia Warns Risk of Conflict With NATO ‘Soaring’
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Thursday about the "soaring" risks of NATO engaging with Russia over Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.
US warns Russia is giving Iran ‘unprecedented military and technical support’
The Biden administration accused Russia on Friday of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets, part of deepening cooperation between the two nations as Tehran provides drones to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin says deal may be needed to end conflict as he admits mistakes were made over mobilization
Vladimir Putin has said Russia may have to strike a deal with Ukraine to end its war.
Europe levels fresh sanctions on Iran over drones to Russia, crackdown on protests
The EU and Britain are set to impose more sanctions on Iran for drone supplies to Russia and a crackdown on protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, European diplomats said Friday.
UN General Assembly demands Israel surrender its nuclear weapons after 149-6 vote
The U.N. General Assembly considered a resolution Wednesday calling for Israel not to develop, produce, test, or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons.
Biden wants African Union to be added to the Group of 20 nations
President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week’s U.S.-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations, according to the White House.
U.S. helicopter raid kills two ISIS officials in Syria, Pentagon says
An American helicopter raid in eastern Syria killed two key Islamic State figures on Sunday, U.S. officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Israel warns will bomb Beirut airport if it’s used for Iran weapon shipments
Israel has warned Lebanon that it could bomb Beirut’s international airport, according to one Saturday report, after an earlier report claimed Iran had recently transferred weaponry to the Hezbollah terror group via civilian flights.
IDF launches snap drill with thousands of troops, simulating fighting in north
A surprise military exercise involving thousands of troops was launched Saturday night, simulating a sudden outbreak of fighting on the northern frontier, the Israel Defense Forces said.
IDF Cyber Defense unit holds drill with US Cyber Command
The Israeli military said Thursday that its s Joint Cyber Defense Division (JCDD) and the United States Cyber Command held a joint exercise over the past week.
Hezbollah relocates arms amid fears of Israeli attack
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Sunday that the Lebanese-based Hezbollah terror group had transferred arms and redeployed militants in from military posts near Damascus and the eastern desert of Homs.
At Abraham Accords confab, Likud MK claims Saudi peace likely within a year
Likud MK Danny Danon told an international Abraham Accords forum on Thursday that he expects to “see an agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia in the coming year.”
Inside the United States
Federal Court Blocks Biden Mandate Forcing Religious Hospitals to Facilitate Gender Transitions
A federal court on Friday blocked a Biden administration mandate that would force religious hospitals and doctors to facilitate gender transitions against their sincerely held moral convictions.
DeSantis says state will ‘hold vaccine manufacturers accountable’ for alleged COVID vax side effects
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend told an assembly that the state plans to hold vaccine manufacturers "accountable" for alleged severe side effects in the COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA approves Moderna, Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for youngest kids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Thursday amended emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to include kids 6 months and older.
Az. Senator Sinema Leaves Dems Declares Herself as Independent
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to switch her party affiliation from Democrat to independent is creating a post-midterm shake-up in the Senate, threatening to complicate what seemed like Democrats’ chances of having an outright majority after Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff win in Georgia gave Democrats their 51st seat in the next session of Congress.
House Democrats block Republicans’ push for oversight of Ukraine aid
House Democrats have blocked an audit of billions of dollars of U.S. military and economic aid to Ukraine, signaling a bitter partisan fight ahead as the incoming Republican majority vows to scrutinize what it calls President Biden’s “blank check” for Kyiv’s war with Russia.
Christian News
Massive Detentions Of Christian Refugees Underway In Thailand
Pakistani Christians in Thailand reaching out to Worthy News say police forces are detaining dozens of believers, including minors.
Worthy Watch
Kari Lake Officially Files 70-Page Lawsuit Challenging the 2022 Election
Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County officials for their alleged “misconduct” in relation to problems experienced on election day.
Worthy Insights
Twitter Files Reveal Internal Dialogues On Why Trump Was Banned From Platform
Internal Twitter conversations released Friday by reporter Matt Taibbi showed the deliberations that Twitter executives had when deciding to ban former President Donald Trump from the platform in January of 2021.
Third Batch Of Twitter Files Shows Twitter’s Lead Censor Joking About FBI Collusion
The third batch of “Twitter Files,” published by independent journalist Matt Taibbi, revealed Twitter’s former lead censor, Yoel Roth, joking about the company’s collusion with government intelligence entities.
‘Twitter Files’ Expose Michelle Obama’s Personal Involvement in Trump’s Ban, But That’s Just the Beginning
The latest installment of the “Twitter Flies” notes the extent to which public pressure as well as private machinations contributed to Twitter’s decision to ban former President Donald Trump in January 2021.
Twitter Had Secret ‘Blacklists’ That Suppressed Stanford Doctor, Top Conservatives, Docs Show
Twitter kept secret “blacklists” that included a doctor at Stanford and several prominent conservative voices that suppressed their ability to be found or heard on the social media platform, according to journalist Bari Weiss, founder and editor of The Free Press and former Wall Street Journal and New York Times columnist, who launched the second chapter in Elon Musk’s so-called “Twitter Files” Thursday evening.
Judge Blocks Depositions of 3 High-Ranking Biden Admin Officials in Big Tech–Government Collusion Case
A federal judge on Dec. 7 ruled that three high-ranking officials within the Biden administration will not be required to testify under oath at depositions in a lawsuit that alleges federal government collusion with Big Tech companies to censor users.
US: ‘Russia, Iran Have Full-Fledged Defense Partnership’
The U.S. warns that Russia and Iran's relationship has turned into a “full-fledged” defense partnership adding to concerns their cooperation will lead to more bloodshed in Ukraine and elsewhere, including Israel.
Russia Jails Ukraine War Critic As Fighting Rages
A Moscow court has sentenced opposition politician Ilya Yashin to eight and a half years in prison for spreading “fake information” about the Russian army. The sentencing came as fighting increased along the frontlines about ten months after Russia’s invasion began.
Russia Warns Risk of Conflict With NATO ‘Soaring’
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Thursday about the "soaring" risks of NATO engaging with Russia over Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.
US warns Russia is giving Iran ‘unprecedented military and technical support’
The Biden administration accused Russia on Friday of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets, part of deepening cooperation between the two nations as Tehran provides drones to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin says deal may be needed to end conflict as he admits mistakes were made over mobilization
Vladimir Putin has said Russia may have to strike a deal with Ukraine to end its war.
Europe levels fresh sanctions on Iran over drones to Russia, crackdown on protests
The EU and Britain are set to impose more sanctions on Iran for drone supplies to Russia and a crackdown on protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, European diplomats said Friday.
UN General Assembly demands Israel surrender its nuclear weapons after 149-6 vote
The U.N. General Assembly considered a resolution Wednesday calling for Israel not to develop, produce, test, or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons.
Biden wants African Union to be added to the Group of 20 nations
President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week’s U.S.-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations, according to the White House.
U.S. helicopter raid kills two ISIS officials in Syria, Pentagon says
An American helicopter raid in eastern Syria killed two key Islamic State figures on Sunday, U.S. officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Israel warns will bomb Beirut airport if it’s used for Iran weapon shipments
Israel has warned Lebanon that it could bomb Beirut’s international airport, according to one Saturday report, after an earlier report claimed Iran had recently transferred weaponry to the Hezbollah terror group via civilian flights.
IDF launches snap drill with thousands of troops, simulating fighting in north
A surprise military exercise involving thousands of troops was launched Saturday night, simulating a sudden outbreak of fighting on the northern frontier, the Israel Defense Forces said.
IDF Cyber Defense unit holds drill with US Cyber Command
The Israeli military said Thursday that its s Joint Cyber Defense Division (JCDD) and the United States Cyber Command held a joint exercise over the past week.
Hezbollah relocates arms amid fears of Israeli attack
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Sunday that the Lebanese-based Hezbollah terror group had transferred arms and redeployed militants in from military posts near Damascus and the eastern desert of Homs.
At Abraham Accords confab, Likud MK claims Saudi peace likely within a year
Likud MK Danny Danon told an international Abraham Accords forum on Thursday that he expects to “see an agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia in the coming year.”
Inside the United States
Federal Court Blocks Biden Mandate Forcing Religious Hospitals to Facilitate Gender Transitions
A federal court on Friday blocked a Biden administration mandate that would force religious hospitals and doctors to facilitate gender transitions against their sincerely held moral convictions.
DeSantis says state will ‘hold vaccine manufacturers accountable’ for alleged COVID vax side effects
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend told an assembly that the state plans to hold vaccine manufacturers "accountable" for alleged severe side effects in the COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA approves Moderna, Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for youngest kids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Thursday amended emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to include kids 6 months and older.
Az. Senator Sinema Leaves Dems Declares Herself as Independent
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to switch her party affiliation from Democrat to independent is creating a post-midterm shake-up in the Senate, threatening to complicate what seemed like Democrats’ chances of having an outright majority after Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff win in Georgia gave Democrats their 51st seat in the next session of Congress.
House Democrats block Republicans’ push for oversight of Ukraine aid
House Democrats have blocked an audit of billions of dollars of U.S. military and economic aid to Ukraine, signaling a bitter partisan fight ahead as the incoming Republican majority vows to scrutinize what it calls President Biden’s “blank check” for Kyiv’s war with Russia.
Christian News
Massive Detentions Of Christian Refugees Underway In Thailand
Pakistani Christians in Thailand reaching out to Worthy News say police forces are detaining dozens of believers, including minors.
Worthy Watch
Kari Lake Officially Files 70-Page Lawsuit Challenging the 2022 Election
Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County officials for their alleged “misconduct” in relation to problems experienced on election day.
Worthy Insights
Twitter Files Reveal Internal Dialogues On Why Trump Was Banned From Platform
Internal Twitter conversations released Friday by reporter Matt Taibbi showed the deliberations that Twitter executives had when deciding to ban former President Donald Trump from the platform in January of 2021.
Third Batch Of Twitter Files Shows Twitter’s Lead Censor Joking About FBI Collusion
The third batch of “Twitter Files,” published by independent journalist Matt Taibbi, revealed Twitter’s former lead censor, Yoel Roth, joking about the company’s collusion with government intelligence entities.
‘Twitter Files’ Expose Michelle Obama’s Personal Involvement in Trump’s Ban, But That’s Just the Beginning
The latest installment of the “Twitter Flies” notes the extent to which public pressure as well as private machinations contributed to Twitter’s decision to ban former President Donald Trump in January 2021.
Twitter Had Secret ‘Blacklists’ That Suppressed Stanford Doctor, Top Conservatives, Docs Show
Twitter kept secret “blacklists” that included a doctor at Stanford and several prominent conservative voices that suppressed their ability to be found or heard on the social media platform, according to journalist Bari Weiss, founder and editor of The Free Press and former Wall Street Journal and New York Times columnist, who launched the second chapter in Elon Musk’s so-called “Twitter Files” Thursday evening.
Judge Blocks Depositions of 3 High-Ranking Biden Admin Officials in Big Tech–Government Collusion Case
A federal judge on Dec. 7 ruled that three high-ranking officials within the Biden administration will not be required to testify under oath at depositions in a lawsuit that alleges federal government collusion with Big Tech companies to censor users.
Around the World
Biden: ‘US basketball Star Griner Safe After Release From Russian Jail
U.S. President Joe Biden says American basketball star Brittney Griner is safe and on a plane home from the United Arab Emirates after being released from a Russian jail.
Russia Warns Risk of Conflict With NATO ‘Soaring’
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Thursday about the "soaring" risks of NATO engaging with Russia over Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.
Iran Holds First Public Execution Since Mass Demonstrations Rocked Country
The Iranian government executed the first protester involved with the massive human rights demonstrations after Masa Amini was killed by police for not wearing a hijab, according to CNN.
Time Magazine Names Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Person of the Year Despite Controversy
Time Magazine has chosen Ukraine’s wartime President Volodymyr Zelensky as its Person of the Year despite doubts over his democratic credentials.
Biden approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan
US President Joe Biden has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth over $425 million amid increased threats toward the island nation from China, the Hill reports.
Germany Detains 25 Suspected Of Plotting To Overthrow Government
German authorities say 25 people have been detained in raids across Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu requests extension for mandate to form coalition
Prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu filed a request to President Isaac Herzog to extend his mandate to form a coalition for an additional two weeks on Thursday evening. Netanyahu's mandate is set to end on Sunday.
Lapid calls on Israelis to protest against Netanyahu’s incoming far-right coalition government
Israel’s outgoing Prime Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid has called on Israelis to join this weekend’s organized rallies in protest against incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition government, i24 News reports.
Inside the United States
Second installment of Twitter Files reveals platform’s push to silence conservatives
Twitter maintained a suite of tools to silence conservative viewpoints on the platform, placing talk show hosts, activists and even respected doctors on blacklists to limit the visibility of their accounts, newly released company documents show.
House passes amended same-sex marriage bill, sends it to Biden’s desk
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill codifying same-sex marriage into federal law, sending the measure to President Joe Biden's desk.
House passes defense bill rescinding military’s COVID vaccine mandate
The House on Thursday passed a $858 billion Defense spending bill that include an end to the military's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Christian News
Thailand Detains Christians, Including Girl Seeking Asylum
There was mounting concern Thursday about the plight of six Pakistani Christian asylum seekers detained in Thailand, including an 11-year-old girl, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.
Myanmar: Child among three killed in military attack on Christian village
Continuing its onslaught against non-Buddhist minority faith groups, the Myanmar military junta killed a seven-year-old child and two other people in an attack on the historic Christian village of Mon Hla in the Sagaing region on November 23, the Barnabas Fund reports.
Biden: ‘US basketball Star Griner Safe After Release From Russian Jail
U.S. President Joe Biden says American basketball star Brittney Griner is safe and on a plane home from the United Arab Emirates after being released from a Russian jail.
Russia Warns Risk of Conflict With NATO ‘Soaring’
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Thursday about the "soaring" risks of NATO engaging with Russia over Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.
Iran Holds First Public Execution Since Mass Demonstrations Rocked Country
The Iranian government executed the first protester involved with the massive human rights demonstrations after Masa Amini was killed by police for not wearing a hijab, according to CNN.
Time Magazine Names Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Person of the Year Despite Controversy
Time Magazine has chosen Ukraine’s wartime President Volodymyr Zelensky as its Person of the Year despite doubts over his democratic credentials.
Biden approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan
US President Joe Biden has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth over $425 million amid increased threats toward the island nation from China, the Hill reports.
Germany Detains 25 Suspected Of Plotting To Overthrow Government
German authorities say 25 people have been detained in raids across Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu requests extension for mandate to form coalition
Prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu filed a request to President Isaac Herzog to extend his mandate to form a coalition for an additional two weeks on Thursday evening. Netanyahu's mandate is set to end on Sunday.
Lapid calls on Israelis to protest against Netanyahu’s incoming far-right coalition government
Israel’s outgoing Prime Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid has called on Israelis to join this weekend’s organized rallies in protest against incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition government, i24 News reports.
Inside the United States
Second installment of Twitter Files reveals platform’s push to silence conservatives
Twitter maintained a suite of tools to silence conservative viewpoints on the platform, placing talk show hosts, activists and even respected doctors on blacklists to limit the visibility of their accounts, newly released company documents show.
House passes amended same-sex marriage bill, sends it to Biden’s desk
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill codifying same-sex marriage into federal law, sending the measure to President Joe Biden's desk.
House passes defense bill rescinding military’s COVID vaccine mandate
The House on Thursday passed a $858 billion Defense spending bill that include an end to the military's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Christian News
Thailand Detains Christians, Including Girl Seeking Asylum
There was mounting concern Thursday about the plight of six Pakistani Christian asylum seekers detained in Thailand, including an 11-year-old girl, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.
Myanmar: Child among three killed in military attack on Christian village
Continuing its onslaught against non-Buddhist minority faith groups, the Myanmar military junta killed a seven-year-old child and two other people in an attack on the historic Christian village of Mon Hla in the Sagaing region on November 23, the Barnabas Fund reports.