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Around the World
Kazakhstan Becomes First Nation of Trump’s Second Term to Join Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan has officially joined the Abraham Accords, becoming the first country to do so during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, the White House confirmed Thursday evening.
Dutch Jews Urge Amsterdam’s Concert Hall To Lift Ban On Hanukkah Concert (Worthy News Focus)
Growing outrage over Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall (Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw) decision to cancel a Hanukkah concert featuring Jewish-Israeli cantor Shai Abramson has prompted an open letter from the heirs of Holocaust survivor and musician Lex van Weren, urging sponsors to withdraw support until the venue reverses course.
Orbán Meets Trump Amid Strained ‘Bromance’ Over Russian Oil (Worthy News Analysis)
Hungary’s right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Friday amid growing signs that their long-time political bromance may be cooling.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams Vietnam After Killing Hundreds in Philippines; Christian Aid Workers Urge Prayers (Worthy News In-Depth)
Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into Vietnam on Thursday, after survivors told Worthy News they saw dead bodies and destruction in the Philippines, where authorities feared the super storm killed more than 200 people.
U.S. to Establish Military Presence Near Damascus Ahead of Israel-Syria Pact
The United States is preparing to station troops at an airbase near Damascus to support a U.S.-brokered security pact between Syria and Israel, Reuters reported, citing multiple sources familiar with the plan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches Major Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets Across Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday carried out a sweeping wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force and its terror infrastructure across southern Lebanon, marking one of the largest military operations since the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Upholds Biological-Sex Passport Policy in Major Win for Trump Administration
In a decision that could reshape federal identification standards, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to enforce its policy requiring Americans to list their biological sex--male or female--on passports, rather than self-identified gender.
Senate Braces for Friday Showdown Vote as Record Shutdown Enters Sixth Week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R–S.D.) told Republican senators Thursday to prepare for a critical Friday vote aimed at ending the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown — now in its sixth week — as lawmakers scramble to reach a deal amid growing economic strain and partisan stalemate.
Senate Blocks Effort to Halt Trump’s War Powers as U.S. Forces Close In on Venezuela
The Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a Democratic resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before taking military action against Venezuela, marking the second failed attempt in as many months to rein in the administration's campaign targeting Venezuelan drug-trafficking vessels.
ICE Houston Arrests More Than 1,500 Criminals, Gang Members, Fugitives
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 1,505 criminal foreign nationals in the Houston area during a roughly 10-day operation ending Oct.31.
Death Toll Rises To 13 In U.S. Cargo Plane Crash; Jet Grounded For Repairs Weeks Before Take-Off
The death toll from Tuesday’s crash of a United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo plane near Louisville, in the U.S. state of Kentucky, has risen to 13, officials said Thursday, as investigators confirmed the aircraft had been grounded for more than a month for structural repairs before it burst into flames shortly after take-off.
Erika Kirk Honors Slain Christian Husband Charlie Kirk At Patriot Awards As Nation Reflects On Faith And Courage
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, widow of slain Christian leader Charlie Kirk, accepted the inaugural “Charlie Kirk Legacy Award” Thursday at the 2025 Fox Nation Patriot Awards, pledging to continue her late husband’s mission of faith, family, and free speech.
US Uncovers Halloween Terror Plot Weeks After Charlie Kirk Assassination
U.S. authorities have charged a third Michigan man in connection with an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot to carry out attacks over Halloween weekend, officials confirmed Thursday — just weeks after the public assassination of born-again Christian leader Charlie Kirk.
Christian News
Poland To Honor Christians In Nigeria On Day Of Solidarity With The Persecuted Church
Poland will mark the 17th annual Day of Solidarity with the Persecuted Church on Sunday, November 9, dedicating this year’s observance to Nigeria, where being a Christian often means risking one’s life.
Kazakhstan Becomes First Nation of Trump’s Second Term to Join Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan has officially joined the Abraham Accords, becoming the first country to do so during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, the White House confirmed Thursday evening.
Dutch Jews Urge Amsterdam’s Concert Hall To Lift Ban On Hanukkah Concert (Worthy News Focus)
Growing outrage over Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall (Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw) decision to cancel a Hanukkah concert featuring Jewish-Israeli cantor Shai Abramson has prompted an open letter from the heirs of Holocaust survivor and musician Lex van Weren, urging sponsors to withdraw support until the venue reverses course.
Orbán Meets Trump Amid Strained ‘Bromance’ Over Russian Oil (Worthy News Analysis)
Hungary’s right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Friday amid growing signs that their long-time political bromance may be cooling.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams Vietnam After Killing Hundreds in Philippines; Christian Aid Workers Urge Prayers (Worthy News In-Depth)
Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into Vietnam on Thursday, after survivors told Worthy News they saw dead bodies and destruction in the Philippines, where authorities feared the super storm killed more than 200 people.
U.S. to Establish Military Presence Near Damascus Ahead of Israel-Syria Pact
The United States is preparing to station troops at an airbase near Damascus to support a U.S.-brokered security pact between Syria and Israel, Reuters reported, citing multiple sources familiar with the plan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches Major Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets Across Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday carried out a sweeping wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force and its terror infrastructure across southern Lebanon, marking one of the largest military operations since the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Upholds Biological-Sex Passport Policy in Major Win for Trump Administration
In a decision that could reshape federal identification standards, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to enforce its policy requiring Americans to list their biological sex--male or female--on passports, rather than self-identified gender.
Senate Braces for Friday Showdown Vote as Record Shutdown Enters Sixth Week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R–S.D.) told Republican senators Thursday to prepare for a critical Friday vote aimed at ending the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown — now in its sixth week — as lawmakers scramble to reach a deal amid growing economic strain and partisan stalemate.
Senate Blocks Effort to Halt Trump’s War Powers as U.S. Forces Close In on Venezuela
The Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a Democratic resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before taking military action against Venezuela, marking the second failed attempt in as many months to rein in the administration's campaign targeting Venezuelan drug-trafficking vessels.
ICE Houston Arrests More Than 1,500 Criminals, Gang Members, Fugitives
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 1,505 criminal foreign nationals in the Houston area during a roughly 10-day operation ending Oct.31.
Death Toll Rises To 13 In U.S. Cargo Plane Crash; Jet Grounded For Repairs Weeks Before Take-Off
The death toll from Tuesday’s crash of a United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo plane near Louisville, in the U.S. state of Kentucky, has risen to 13, officials said Thursday, as investigators confirmed the aircraft had been grounded for more than a month for structural repairs before it burst into flames shortly after take-off.
Erika Kirk Honors Slain Christian Husband Charlie Kirk At Patriot Awards As Nation Reflects On Faith And Courage
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, widow of slain Christian leader Charlie Kirk, accepted the inaugural “Charlie Kirk Legacy Award” Thursday at the 2025 Fox Nation Patriot Awards, pledging to continue her late husband’s mission of faith, family, and free speech.
US Uncovers Halloween Terror Plot Weeks After Charlie Kirk Assassination
U.S. authorities have charged a third Michigan man in connection with an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot to carry out attacks over Halloween weekend, officials confirmed Thursday — just weeks after the public assassination of born-again Christian leader Charlie Kirk.
Christian News
Poland To Honor Christians In Nigeria On Day Of Solidarity With The Persecuted Church
Poland will mark the 17th annual Day of Solidarity with the Persecuted Church on Sunday, November 9, dedicating this year’s observance to Nigeria, where being a Christian often means risking one’s life.
Around the World
Toronto Synagogue Vandalized for 10th Time in 18 Months Amid Rising Antisemitism
Canada’s Jewish community was in shock Wednesday after the Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogue in Toronto was vandalized again — marking the tenth such attack in about 18 months.
France Car Attack Raises Alarm Over Islam’s Influence And Migration Debate
A driver deliberately rammed his vehicle into pedestrians and cyclists on France’s Île d’Oléron island off the Atlantic coast, wounding at least five people — two of them critically — before being arrested, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed Wednesday.
Pro-Government Media Group Acquires Hungary’s Leading Tabloid Ahead of Elections Amid Emergency Rule (Worthy News Investigation)
A media company closely tied to Hungary’s powerful right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has purchased the country’s most widely-read daily tabloid, marking another major consolidation of media influence less than six months before next year’s national elections.
Fire at Bosnian Retirement Home Kills at Least 11, Dozens Injured
Authorities in Bosnia were struggling Wednesday to find shelter for elderly residents after a fire at a retirement home in the northeastern town of Tuzla killed at least 11 people and injured more than 30, officials and local media said.
Shield AI Unveils X-BAT: The First Runway-Independent AI Fighter Jet for Modern Warfare (Video)
Amid escalating global tensions and the growing threat of long-range missile warfare, U.S. defense technology firm Shield AI has unveiled what it calls a “revolution in airpower” — an autonomous, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet known as the X-BAT.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Terrorists Crossing Gaza Ceasefire Line as Minister Warns “War Not Over”
Israeli forces eliminated two Hamas terrorists attempting to cross the Gaza ceasefire line on Wednesday — the fourth such violation in as many days along the IDF’s “Yellow Line.”
Israeli Scientists Pioneer Breakthrough Spinal Cord Regeneration Technology
In a development that could redefine paralysis treatment worldwide, Israeli biotech company Matricelf has unveiled a revolutionary approach to repairing spinal cord injuries using tissue engineered from a patient’s own cells.
Inside the United States
At Least Nine Dead After UPS Cargo Plane Crashes, Explodes in Kentucky
Officials say at least nine people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo plane crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
U.S. Energy Production Hits Record Highs as Trump Administration Pushes “Energy Abundance” Agenda
The United States has reached new historic highs in energy production, setting records for both crude oil output and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, according to fresh data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Moody Bible Institute Sues Chicago Board of Education Over Religious Discrimination in Teacher Training Program
Moody Bible Institute has filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education, accusing the city’s public school system of religious discrimination for barring Moody students from participating in its student-teaching program.
Trump Calls Supreme Court Tariff Case “Life or Death” for America as Justices Grill Both Sides
President Donald Trump warned that Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on the legality of his sweeping tariff program is "life or death" for the United States, as justices wrestled over whether the president exceeded his authority under emergency powers law.
Christian News
Pastor, Nine Other Christians Killed in Nigeria as Government Rejects U.S. Religious Freedom Designation
Nigeria’s government rejected on Wednesday its designation by the United States as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious freedom violations, saying the move was based on misinformation and faulty data — despite reports that Islamic fighters killed nine Christians and a pastor in the past week as part of a deadly campaign against Christians in the nation.
Toronto Synagogue Vandalized for 10th Time in 18 Months Amid Rising Antisemitism
Canada’s Jewish community was in shock Wednesday after the Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogue in Toronto was vandalized again — marking the tenth such attack in about 18 months.
France Car Attack Raises Alarm Over Islam’s Influence And Migration Debate
A driver deliberately rammed his vehicle into pedestrians and cyclists on France’s Île d’Oléron island off the Atlantic coast, wounding at least five people — two of them critically — before being arrested, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed Wednesday.
Pro-Government Media Group Acquires Hungary’s Leading Tabloid Ahead of Elections Amid Emergency Rule (Worthy News Investigation)
A media company closely tied to Hungary’s powerful right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has purchased the country’s most widely-read daily tabloid, marking another major consolidation of media influence less than six months before next year’s national elections.
Fire at Bosnian Retirement Home Kills at Least 11, Dozens Injured
Authorities in Bosnia were struggling Wednesday to find shelter for elderly residents after a fire at a retirement home in the northeastern town of Tuzla killed at least 11 people and injured more than 30, officials and local media said.
Shield AI Unveils X-BAT: The First Runway-Independent AI Fighter Jet for Modern Warfare (Video)
Amid escalating global tensions and the growing threat of long-range missile warfare, U.S. defense technology firm Shield AI has unveiled what it calls a “revolution in airpower” — an autonomous, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet known as the X-BAT.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Terrorists Crossing Gaza Ceasefire Line as Minister Warns “War Not Over”
Israeli forces eliminated two Hamas terrorists attempting to cross the Gaza ceasefire line on Wednesday — the fourth such violation in as many days along the IDF’s “Yellow Line.”
Israeli Scientists Pioneer Breakthrough Spinal Cord Regeneration Technology
In a development that could redefine paralysis treatment worldwide, Israeli biotech company Matricelf has unveiled a revolutionary approach to repairing spinal cord injuries using tissue engineered from a patient’s own cells.
Inside the United States
At Least Nine Dead After UPS Cargo Plane Crashes, Explodes in Kentucky
Officials say at least nine people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo plane crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
U.S. Energy Production Hits Record Highs as Trump Administration Pushes “Energy Abundance” Agenda
The United States has reached new historic highs in energy production, setting records for both crude oil output and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, according to fresh data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Moody Bible Institute Sues Chicago Board of Education Over Religious Discrimination in Teacher Training Program
Moody Bible Institute has filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education, accusing the city’s public school system of religious discrimination for barring Moody students from participating in its student-teaching program.
Trump Calls Supreme Court Tariff Case “Life or Death” for America as Justices Grill Both Sides
President Donald Trump warned that Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on the legality of his sweeping tariff program is "life or death" for the United States, as justices wrestled over whether the president exceeded his authority under emergency powers law.
Christian News
Pastor, Nine Other Christians Killed in Nigeria as Government Rejects U.S. Religious Freedom Designation
Nigeria’s government rejected on Wednesday its designation by the United States as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious freedom violations, saying the move was based on misinformation and faulty data — despite reports that Islamic fighters killed nine Christians and a pastor in the past week as part of a deadly campaign against Christians in the nation.
Around the World
Philippines Typhoon Kills Dozens; Churches Shelter Evacuees
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, climbed sharply Tuesday as at least 26 people were confirmed dead and hundreds of thousands displaced across the central Philippines, authorities said.
Vatican Declares Jesus Christ Alone Redeemer, Orders Catholics To Drop ‘Co-Redemptrix’ Title For Mary (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Vatican has ordered the world’s estimated 1.4 billion Catholics to no longer refer to Mary as the “co-redeemer” of the world, reaffirming that only Jesus Christ came to save humanity by offering salvation and eternal life to all who believe in Him.
Powerful Quake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Killing At Least 20; Christian Groups Mobilize Aid
Afghanistan struggled on Tuesday with the aftermath of a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake that officials said shook the north of the troubled country, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 640 others, while also damaging the historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif.
Passenger Train Collides With Goods Train In Central India — At Least Seven Dead
At least seven people were killed and several others injured Tuesday after a passenger train crashed into a cargo train in central India, according to senior local government officials and railway sources.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Says Iran’s Nuclear Program ‘Wiped Out,’ Hails Turning Point in Middle East Security
Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen said in an exclusive Fox News interview on Friday that Iran's nuclear program had been "wiped out" following coordinated Israeli-American strikes earlier this year -- a development he called a "turning point" for Israel's security and regional diplomacy.
Tulsi Gabbard Visits U.S. Coordination Center in Israel, Praises Progress Toward Gaza Stabilization
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made an unannounced visit to the U.S.-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Israel, as American and coalition partners prepare to implement phase two of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and stabilization plan for Gaza.
Israel, India Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement to Boost Industrial and Technological Ties
Israel and India signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to deepen cooperation in defense, industrial production, and technological innovation, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced.
Inside the United States
Democrats Sweep Off-Year Elections, Deliver Stinging Rebuke to GOP Leadership
Democrats dominated Tuesday's off-year elections, handing Republicans a clean sweep of defeats across key races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, while also securing a major redistricting victory in California. The results mark a significant public backlash against Republican governance since President Donald Trump returned to office and could reshape the political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms.
Government Shutdown Hits Record 36 Days as Bipartisan Talks Offer Hope for Breakthrough
The government shutdown entered its 36th day Wednesday, the longest in U.S. history, as bipartisan negotiations in the Senate gained traction and lawmakers sought an off-ramp to reopen federal agencies.
Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City’s First Muslim and Democratic Socialist Mayor; Jewish Groups Voice Concern
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman from Queens, has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment in the city's political history. Hundreds of his supporters filled the Brooklyn Paramount Theater on Tuesday night, erupting in celebration as results confirmed his victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies At 84
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, widely regarded as one of the most powerful and controversial figures in modern American politics, has died at age 84, his family confirmed Tuesday.
Philippines Typhoon Kills Dozens; Churches Shelter Evacuees
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, climbed sharply Tuesday as at least 26 people were confirmed dead and hundreds of thousands displaced across the central Philippines, authorities said.
Vatican Declares Jesus Christ Alone Redeemer, Orders Catholics To Drop ‘Co-Redemptrix’ Title For Mary (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Vatican has ordered the world’s estimated 1.4 billion Catholics to no longer refer to Mary as the “co-redeemer” of the world, reaffirming that only Jesus Christ came to save humanity by offering salvation and eternal life to all who believe in Him.
Powerful Quake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Killing At Least 20; Christian Groups Mobilize Aid
Afghanistan struggled on Tuesday with the aftermath of a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake that officials said shook the north of the troubled country, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 640 others, while also damaging the historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif.
Passenger Train Collides With Goods Train In Central India — At Least Seven Dead
At least seven people were killed and several others injured Tuesday after a passenger train crashed into a cargo train in central India, according to senior local government officials and railway sources.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Says Iran’s Nuclear Program ‘Wiped Out,’ Hails Turning Point in Middle East Security
Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen said in an exclusive Fox News interview on Friday that Iran's nuclear program had been "wiped out" following coordinated Israeli-American strikes earlier this year -- a development he called a "turning point" for Israel's security and regional diplomacy.
Tulsi Gabbard Visits U.S. Coordination Center in Israel, Praises Progress Toward Gaza Stabilization
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made an unannounced visit to the U.S.-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Israel, as American and coalition partners prepare to implement phase two of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and stabilization plan for Gaza.
Israel, India Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement to Boost Industrial and Technological Ties
Israel and India signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to deepen cooperation in defense, industrial production, and technological innovation, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced.
Inside the United States
Democrats Sweep Off-Year Elections, Deliver Stinging Rebuke to GOP Leadership
Democrats dominated Tuesday's off-year elections, handing Republicans a clean sweep of defeats across key races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, while also securing a major redistricting victory in California. The results mark a significant public backlash against Republican governance since President Donald Trump returned to office and could reshape the political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms.
Government Shutdown Hits Record 36 Days as Bipartisan Talks Offer Hope for Breakthrough
The government shutdown entered its 36th day Wednesday, the longest in U.S. history, as bipartisan negotiations in the Senate gained traction and lawmakers sought an off-ramp to reopen federal agencies.
Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City’s First Muslim and Democratic Socialist Mayor; Jewish Groups Voice Concern
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman from Queens, has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment in the city's political history. Hundreds of his supporters filled the Brooklyn Paramount Theater on Tuesday night, erupting in celebration as results confirmed his victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies At 84
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, widely regarded as one of the most powerful and controversial figures in modern American politics, has died at age 84, his family confirmed Tuesday.