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Around the World
Britain Reeling From Massive Anti-Israel Protests and Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Britain was reeling Monday from a weekend of massive anti-Israel protests tainted by violence and expressed support for terrorism, prompting British Jews to say they “feel no longer safe” in the nation they called home.
Spain’s King Pelted With Mud As Flooding Kills Over 200 People
Armed with mops, buckets, and brooms, thousands of volunteers have been trying to help rescuers deal with Spain’s deadliest flooding in decades that killed at least 217 people amid mounting anger over the government’s response.
Iran Executes Young Jew Despite International Calls For Lesser Penalty
Iran executed early Monday a 20-year-old Iranian Jewish man, despite international calls for a lesser penalty, Israeli sources say.
China Conducts Dual Aircraft Carrier Combat Drill in South China Sea
In what has been described as having a “force multiplier effect,” the Chinese navy for the first time deployed both of its active aircraft carriers to conduct dual-carrier combat drills in the South China Sea last week, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports. The drills took place amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, the small independent island nation the Chinese government considers part of China.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Explore Security Agreement Without Ties to Israel Normalization
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement that excludes an Israel normalization deal, with hopes to finalize it before President Biden's term ends in January, Axios reported on Monday.
Israel Confirms Strike Targeting Hezbollah Intelligence Unit Near Damascus
In a rare statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that on Monday, it conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Hezbollah’s intelligence division near Damascus.
Israel Strikes Near Damascus, Syrian State Media Claims
Explosions occurred near Damascus at a prominent Shiite sanctuary guarded by Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, with Syrian state media attributing the strikes to Israel.

Inside the United States
Finish Line in Sight for Harris, Trump
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris closed their Election Day eve rally schedules more than 700 miles apart.
Abbott Challenges Harris on Violent Venezuelan Prison Gangs Released into U.S.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to designate the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico If It Fails to Combat Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking
Former President Donald Trump kicked off his final day of rallies in Raleigh, North Carolina, pledging tariffs on Mexico if it fails to crackdown on illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Harris Campaign Warns Election Results May Take Days
Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign cautioned that the 2024 election results could take days to finalize, with final outcomes in some swing states possibly delayed until Saturday.

Christian News
Spain: Evangelicals Call for Prayer Following Valencia Flooding Disaster, “We Must Unite and Pray for Our Community”
Evangelical Christians in Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain have called for prayer support in the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic flooding that caused the deaths of at least 205 people, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Millions Pray for Persecuted Christians, Including Suffering Women (Worthy News Focus)
Amid rising global tensions, millions of Christians are believed to have been participating in Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) to pray for Christians "who are persecuted for their faith in Christ."
Wife Of Killed US Missionary Detained In Angola; Church “Heart Broken”
The lead pastor of a church in the U.S. state of Minnesota says he is “heartbroken” after its missionary was killed and his wife detained in connection with the murder.

Worthy Insights
Leak case timeline shows foreign reports dovetailed with PM’s claims against hostage deal
On Sunday, a judge revealed that Eli Feldstein, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was arrested last week on suspicion of removing sensitive info from an Israel Defense Forces database and leaking it to a news outlet.
‘God of chaos’ asteroid may be transformed by tremors and landslides during 2029 flyby of Earth, study finds
Landslides and tremors may transform the asteroid Apophis during its 2029 brush with Earth, according to a new study.
Around the World
Moldova’s Pro-Western President Wins Election Despite ‘Russian Meddling’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, narrowly defeating her pro-Russia-rival Alexandr Stoianoglo at a time when Russian forces still control a separatist region of the Eastern European nation.
Iran Mulls Nuclear Weapons, Better Missiles
Iran’s strategic advisor warned Israel on Friday that the Islamic Republic is mulling producing nuclear weapons and may increase the range of its ballistic missiles after the Jewish nation recently struck its air defense systems.
Spanish Troops Mobilized After The Deadliest Floods (Worthy News Radio)
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ordered the country’s largest-ever peacetime military deployment to help deal with massive flooding. Another 5,000 troops have been drafted to deal with the aftermath of a tragedy that officials say killed at least 211 people in eastern, southern, and central regions.
Botswana’s Longtime Ruling Party Loses Vote In Political Earthquake
In a political earthquake resonating throughout the region, voters in Botswana rejected the country’s governing party after 58 years in power.
Hundreds Die In Spain’s Deadliest Flooding; Bishop Urges Christians To Maintain Faith (Worthy News Radio)
The Catholic archbishop of Spain’s flood-stricken Valencia region appealed to Christians on Friday to "maintain faith and hope" as authorities said the death toll from the nation's worst flooding in recent memory rose to 205.
Canada Rocked By Euthanasia Scandal; Man Killed For COVID-19 ‘Vaccination Syndrome’ (Worthy News Investigation)
A Canadian man with a history of mental illness has become the latest person to die by assisted euthanasia in Canada as his death providers said he suffered from COVID-19 "vaccination syndrome," Worthy News learned Thursday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Threatens ‘Strong and Complex’ Attack on Israel
In defiance of U.S. warnings against striking Israel, Iran is threatening a complex response involving more powerful warheads and additional weaponry, according to Iranian and Arab officials familiar with the plans, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Pentagon Deploys B-52 Bombers to Middle East Amid Tensions Between Israel and Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the arrival of B-52 bombers to the region as Israel prepares for a possible Iranian attack.

Inside the United States
Contrasting Competitors Give Their Sunday Best For Voters
Contrasting as much as party colors and platforms, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Sunday barnstorming for votes and support among those still yet to cast a ballot for America’s president.
Texas Sees 51% Drop in Border Apprehensions After Operation Lone Star Expands
Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal border crossers in Texas dropped 51% in one year, according to federal data. The stark decline comes after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded Operation Lone Star border security efforts in the state.
FBI Planted ‘Honey Pot’ Spies to Infiltrate Trump’s 2016 Campaign, Whistleblower Claims
According to a whistleblower report submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, the FBI under the Obama Administration launched a "honeypot" operation targeting Donald Trump shortly after he announced his presidential campaign in June 2015, which predated the Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, according to the Washington Times.

Christian News
China Released US Pastor After 18 Years In Prisoners Swap, Sources Reveal
An American pastor who spent 18 years in a Chinese prison on what Washington called “bogus charges of contract fraud” was released last month in exchange for a Chinese citizen in U.S. custody, several sources said Thursday.
Over 10,000 Students Gather at Texas University for Gospel Event
More than 10,000 college students gathered for a Gospel event at the Texas A&M public university on Tuesday (October 29), sparking hope of revival for Generation Z and continuing a recent trend of large evangelistic gatherings at American college campuses.
Azerbaijan Systematically, “Maliciously” Destroying Armenian Christian Heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh, Report
A new report by the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) calls on the international community to hold Azerbaijan accountable for what it describes as the systematic "malicious destruction" of Armenia's Christian heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Around the World
China Advances Its Submarine Attack Program by Building Three New Missile-Firing Nuclear Submarines
China has significantly advanced its submarine attack program by building three new Shang III cruise missile-firing nuclear submarines, according to US defense officials cited by the Washington Times.
North Korea Fires Its Most Powerful Missile As Its Troops Head Towards Ukraine
North Korea test-launched a suspected long-range missile Thursday designed to strike the continental U.S. while thousands of its troops prepared for battle in Ukraine.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Reportedly Preparing Major Strike from Iraq Within Days Before U.S. Election
Iran may be planning an attack on Israel from Iraqi territory using its terrorist proxies with a large arsenal of drones and ballistic missiles, possibly ahead of the U.S. presidential election, according to Israeli intelligence cited by two Israeli sources, Axios reported.
Israel Claims That 70% of Hezbollah’s Drones Have Been Destroyed
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that it had destroyed approximately 70% of Hezbollah's drones, primarily since intensifying its operations in mid-September. In addition to this significant reduction, the IDF reported the elimination of 10% of Hezbollah's drone operators, including the commander of the entire unit.
Israel Strikes Leaves Iran ‘Defenseless, Naked,’ Officials Say
Iranian officials say Israel has caused “deep alarm in Iran” by destroying all four Russian-made S-300 air defense systems protecting the Islamic Republic.

Inside the United States
Riots and Looting Erupt After Dodgers’ World Series Win; Will Election Results Bring Similar Unrest?
Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees, riots and looting broke out across Los Angeles on Wednesday night, leading to over a dozen arrests as the city descended into chaos. Some analysts warn that this unrest may foreshadow similar events after next week’s U.S. presidential election, with over a quarter of Americans expressing concern that the election outcome could spark civil unrest or even a civil war.
House Panel Seeks Criminal Charges Against Cuomo
A House panel is recommending that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo be brought up on criminal charges for providing false statements about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helene: Infrastructure Progress Significant; 101 Dead, 7 Missing
Infrastructure progress is significant in the fifth week of recovery from Hurricane Helene in the mountains of North Carolina.

Christian News
‘1.1 Million South Korean Christians Seek Revival’ After Gay Rights Court Ruling
Organizers of one of South Korea’s largest Christian gatherings in history hope the country’s leaders will "not harm traditional families and restrict the freedoms of churches to live out their faith."
Rwanda Continues to Shut Down Churches Under New Standards Law
Enforcing a new law on standards for houses of worship authorities in Rwanda have conducted another round of inspections of churches and have closed down 70% of those they inspected, Baptist Global News (BGN) reports. Most churches targeted by the Rwandan government are smaller prayer houses affiliated with independent Pentecostal ministries.
Burkina Faso: Christian/Muslim Village Survives Massive Terror Attack, “We Believe It Was the Lord’s Intervention”
A peaceful village that is home to both Christians and Muslims in Rambo, Burkina Faso, survived a massive attack by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants earlier this month because residents had prepared to defend their home against surprise terror attacks, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.

Worthy Insights
With eyes on winning war, building third Jewish Temple, Ark replica shown in Jerusalem
A replica of the Ark of the Covenant, painstakingly constructed, its creators say, to the Torah specifications of the sacred vessel that was the First Temple’s central fixture, was displayed in Jerusalem on Sunday evening, during the intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday.
Missouri and 9 More States to Vote on Controversial Abortion Amendments to Undo Pro-Life Protections
Ten states that will be voting on ballot measures that could undermine pro-life protections for preborn humans include Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, and South Dakota.
China’s alliance with Iran could intensify Christian persecution, watchdog warns
China’s recent pledge of unwavering support for Iran could intensify the persecution of Christians in both countries, warns the U.S.-based group International Christian Concern. The concern arises after Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed strong ties with Iran during the annual BRICS summit.
Gunman Shoots Jewish Man Headed to Synagogue in US City, Shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’
A Jewish man was shot multiple times over the weekend while he was on his way to synagogue in Chicago.
New Hezbollah leader’s 1st speech cut off mid-broadcast
Hezbollah's new Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, delivered his first speech in his new position today (Wednesday), but his remarks were cut off mid-speech.
Italy rocked by espionage scandal in which Mossad implicated
An internal espionage scandal is rocking Italy after a private investigation firm made up of current and former senior members of the security services was alleged to have stolen personal information on politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and public figures, to be used for extortion.