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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.
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.