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Around the World
North Korea Joins Russia’s Fight In Ukraine; West Concerned (Worthy News In-Depth)
The West has expressed concern after South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence sources said North Korea is sending up to 12,000 soldiers to fight with Russia in Ukraine.
China Prepares For War
China’s president has ordered his military to prepare for war, a move closely watched by the United States and its allies.
Communist Cuba Suffers Massive Electrical Grid Collapse As Hurricane Looms
Cuba's electrical grid collapsed for the fourth time in 48 hours, leaving the nation without power as Hurricane Oscar loomed, threatening to inflict even more damage on the island's fragile infrastructure.
Lebanon Accuses Iran Of Interference
Lebanese interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati has accused Iran of interfering in his nation’s internal affairs after the Iranian parliament speaker suggested that Tehran seeks a deal about Hezbollah’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pentagon Leak of Israeli Strike Plans on Lebanon Sparks U.S. Investigation
The U.S. has launched an investigation into the leak of top-secret Pentagon documents detailing Israel's military preparations for a potential strike against Iran, U.S. officials announced Sunday.
Israel Warns ‘Gaza Mission Not Over’ After Killing Hamas Leader
Israel’s military said Saturday that its mission in Gaza is not over despite killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an operation that was planned for a year.
Iran Behind Attempted Assassination Of Israeli PM’; Israel To Retaliate; Netanyahu Safe
Israel said late Saturday that Iran was responsible for an attempted assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned Tehran it would retaliate.
Israel’s Premier Confirms Death of Hamas Leader, Urges Peace (Video)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Thursday that “the mastermind” of what he called “the bloodiest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust” is dead. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during a surprise encounter with the Israeli military in Gaza, Israel said.
Inside the United States
Feds End 2024 With $1.8 Trillion Deficit; National Debt Nears $36 Trillion
The federal government spent $1.8 trillion more than it collected in tax revenue in fiscal year 2024, according to figures released Friday by U.S. Treasury Department.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Transgender Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Dec. 4 in a case challenging a bill that prohibits gender-affirming surgeries and treatments for minors.
VP Harris Condemns ‘Jesus is Lord’ Shouts (Video)
Vice President Kamala Harris lashed out at people shouting “Jesus is Lord” at a campaign rally ahead of upcoming presidential elections.
Worthy Insights
Christian students in Wisconsin speak out after Kamala Harris told them they were at the ‘wrong rally’
A pair of Christian students trolled by Kamala Harris and mercilessly mocked by the crowd at her rally at the University of Wisconsin-La Cross last week insist they were “there for the right reasons.”
Iran remembers Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a ‘martyr’ and ‘model for the youth and children’
Hours after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces, Iran remembered Sinwar as a martyr whose vision for a liberated Palestine would be carried forward.
‘Despicable’: Washington Post obituary for Yahya Sinwar ‘glorifies’ him
Media Analyst and Political Commentator Stephanie Hamill slams the Washington Post obituary for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar which she says is "glorifying" an "evil man".
Americans’ Trust In Mass Media Hits All-Time Low
Good news is hard to come by in this late-stage American empire, but a new poll offers a ray of hope, finding that Americans' trust and confidence in mass media is at an all-time low.
Michigan’s Voter Rolls List 8.4M Voters. There Are Fewer Than 8M Voting-Age Residents In The State
Around 8.4 million people are registered to vote in Michigan, but that’s nearly 500,000 more people than the total number of voting-age residents in the state.
North Korea Joins Russia’s Fight In Ukraine; West Concerned (Worthy News In-Depth)
The West has expressed concern after South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence sources said North Korea is sending up to 12,000 soldiers to fight with Russia in Ukraine.
China Prepares For War
China’s president has ordered his military to prepare for war, a move closely watched by the United States and its allies.
Communist Cuba Suffers Massive Electrical Grid Collapse As Hurricane Looms
Cuba's electrical grid collapsed for the fourth time in 48 hours, leaving the nation without power as Hurricane Oscar loomed, threatening to inflict even more damage on the island's fragile infrastructure.
Lebanon Accuses Iran Of Interference
Lebanese interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati has accused Iran of interfering in his nation’s internal affairs after the Iranian parliament speaker suggested that Tehran seeks a deal about Hezbollah’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pentagon Leak of Israeli Strike Plans on Lebanon Sparks U.S. Investigation
The U.S. has launched an investigation into the leak of top-secret Pentagon documents detailing Israel's military preparations for a potential strike against Iran, U.S. officials announced Sunday.
Israel Warns ‘Gaza Mission Not Over’ After Killing Hamas Leader
Israel’s military said Saturday that its mission in Gaza is not over despite killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an operation that was planned for a year.
Iran Behind Attempted Assassination Of Israeli PM’; Israel To Retaliate; Netanyahu Safe
Israel said late Saturday that Iran was responsible for an attempted assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned Tehran it would retaliate.
Israel’s Premier Confirms Death of Hamas Leader, Urges Peace (Video)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Thursday that “the mastermind” of what he called “the bloodiest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust” is dead. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during a surprise encounter with the Israeli military in Gaza, Israel said.
Inside the United States
Feds End 2024 With $1.8 Trillion Deficit; National Debt Nears $36 Trillion
The federal government spent $1.8 trillion more than it collected in tax revenue in fiscal year 2024, according to figures released Friday by U.S. Treasury Department.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Transgender Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Dec. 4 in a case challenging a bill that prohibits gender-affirming surgeries and treatments for minors.
VP Harris Condemns ‘Jesus is Lord’ Shouts (Video)
Vice President Kamala Harris lashed out at people shouting “Jesus is Lord” at a campaign rally ahead of upcoming presidential elections.
Worthy Insights
Christian students in Wisconsin speak out after Kamala Harris told them they were at the ‘wrong rally’
A pair of Christian students trolled by Kamala Harris and mercilessly mocked by the crowd at her rally at the University of Wisconsin-La Cross last week insist they were “there for the right reasons.”
Iran remembers Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a ‘martyr’ and ‘model for the youth and children’
Hours after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces, Iran remembered Sinwar as a martyr whose vision for a liberated Palestine would be carried forward.
‘Despicable’: Washington Post obituary for Yahya Sinwar ‘glorifies’ him
Media Analyst and Political Commentator Stephanie Hamill slams the Washington Post obituary for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar which she says is "glorifying" an "evil man".
Americans’ Trust In Mass Media Hits All-Time Low
Good news is hard to come by in this late-stage American empire, but a new poll offers a ray of hope, finding that Americans' trust and confidence in mass media is at an all-time low.
Michigan’s Voter Rolls List 8.4M Voters. There Are Fewer Than 8M Voting-Age Residents In The State
Around 8.4 million people are registered to vote in Michigan, but that’s nearly 500,000 more people than the total number of voting-age residents in the state.
Around the World
US Uses Stealth Bombers To Strike Houthi Bunkers in Yemen
Using long-range B-2 stealth bombers, the United States on Wednesday (October 16) launched airstrikes targeting “hardened underground facilities housing missiles and weapons components” used by Houthi rebels around Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, Sky News reports.
Canada: Antisemitic Incidents Sky-Rocket by 670% Since Oct. 7, 2023, Report
A new report shows that Canada has seen the number of reported antisemitic incidents, including violent crimes, surge by a massive 670% since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel last year, Ynet News reports.
Hungary Denies Storing Nuclear Weapons
Hungary has denied reports that it was asked by the United States to host nuclear warplanes amid concern within the NATO military alliance about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Has Approved Iranian Targets for Air Strikes, Source
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved which Iranian targets are to be hit during the anticipated Israeli response to Iran’s second missile barrage against the Jewish state earlier this month, an Israeli source told ABC News yesterday (October 16). The first barrage came on April 14.
Israel Kills Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar, Mastermind Oct. 7 Attacks
Israel announced Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the horrific October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war, “has been eliminated.”
Inside the United States
Panel Blasts Secret Service Failures Before Trump Assassination Attempt
An independent review panel called for leadership changes and refocusing the U.S. Secret Service on its core mission after multiple severe and fatal failures during former President Donald Trump's July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
FBI Data Shows Violent Crime Up 10.4%, Property Crime Up 6.4% Since 2019
Annual FBI crime victimization surveys show violent crime is up 10.4% and property crime is up 6.4% between 2019 and 2023.
Christian News
International Criminal Court to Renew Investigations into War Crimes in DRC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced Monday (October 14) that it is renewing its investigation into war crimes that have allegedly been committed in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2022.
US Uses Stealth Bombers To Strike Houthi Bunkers in Yemen
Using long-range B-2 stealth bombers, the United States on Wednesday (October 16) launched airstrikes targeting “hardened underground facilities housing missiles and weapons components” used by Houthi rebels around Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, Sky News reports.
Canada: Antisemitic Incidents Sky-Rocket by 670% Since Oct. 7, 2023, Report
A new report shows that Canada has seen the number of reported antisemitic incidents, including violent crimes, surge by a massive 670% since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel last year, Ynet News reports.
Hungary Denies Storing Nuclear Weapons
Hungary has denied reports that it was asked by the United States to host nuclear warplanes amid concern within the NATO military alliance about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Has Approved Iranian Targets for Air Strikes, Source
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved which Iranian targets are to be hit during the anticipated Israeli response to Iran’s second missile barrage against the Jewish state earlier this month, an Israeli source told ABC News yesterday (October 16). The first barrage came on April 14.
Israel Kills Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar, Mastermind Oct. 7 Attacks
Israel announced Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the horrific October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war, “has been eliminated.”
Inside the United States
Panel Blasts Secret Service Failures Before Trump Assassination Attempt
An independent review panel called for leadership changes and refocusing the U.S. Secret Service on its core mission after multiple severe and fatal failures during former President Donald Trump's July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
FBI Data Shows Violent Crime Up 10.4%, Property Crime Up 6.4% Since 2019
Annual FBI crime victimization surveys show violent crime is up 10.4% and property crime is up 6.4% between 2019 and 2023.
Christian News
International Criminal Court to Renew Investigations into War Crimes in DRC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced Monday (October 14) that it is renewing its investigation into war crimes that have allegedly been committed in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2022.
Around the World
Canada Expel India Diplomats Over Murder
Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats, including the country’s high commissioner, over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
‘Germany Narrowly Avoided Plane Crash Caused By Russia’
German authorities confirmed Tuesday that Germany narrowly avoided a massive plane crash over the summer after suspected “pro-Russian saboteurs” tried to sneak a parcel bomb on an aircraft.
North Korea Blows Up Inter-Korean Links; South Shoots Back
Autocratically-ruled, nuclear-armed North Korea blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas on Tuesday, triggering South Korea's military to fire warning shots, several sources confirmed.
‘Missing Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Qaani In Tehran’
Iran’s feared Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, who had not been heard from since Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut early this month, has appeared in Tehran, Iranian sources say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden Administration Issues Strong Warning to Israel Regarding Humanitarian Aid for Gaza
The Biden Administration is threatening Israel to cut arms sales to the Jewish State if it fails to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Israel To Expand Operations Against Hezbollah, Removes Mines On Syrian Border
There were signs Tuesday that Israel planned to expand ground operations against Hezbollah as its troops cleared landmines and established new barriers on the frontier between the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights and a demilitarized strip bordering Syria.
Israel Will Create Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon to Allow Return of Evacuated Residents, Gallant Says
Amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza and conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced Sunday that the IDF will create a buffer zone in southern Lebanon to protect evacuated residents who return to their homes in northern Israel, the Jewish Press (JP) reports.
Inside the United States
Texas DPS Officers Arrest More Special Interest Aliens, Including Men From Iran
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers working through Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, continue to arrest “special interest aliens,” primarily men from countries of foreign concern. That includes Iran, a U.S. State Department designated State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Helene: In Frigid Temperatures, Thousands Remain Without Power
More than 12,000 customers remained without power on a Tuesday morning with temperatures barely above freezing in the North Carolina mountains on the third week since Hurricane Helene’s remnants crushed the region.
Christian News
India Jails Pastor For ‘Converting Hindus’
A church leader in India’s state of Madhya Pradesh remained detained Monday after being convicted “on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity,” Christians told Worthy News.
Iranian Christian Released After Nearly Five Years Imprisonment for Starting Evangelical Group
An Iranian Christian man has been released from Iran’s notoriously harsh Evin prison after serving nearly half of the ten-year sentence he received for starting an illegal evangelical group, Church in Chains (CIC) reports. Ruled by an authoritarian extremist Islamic regime, Iran ranks 9 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Artificial Intelligence Technology Is Being Used to Persecute Christians
Overtly hostile to Christianity, authoritarian regimes like China’s ruling communist party can use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to monitor and oppress believers in Christ, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has warned.
Canada Expel India Diplomats Over Murder
Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats, including the country’s high commissioner, over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
‘Germany Narrowly Avoided Plane Crash Caused By Russia’
German authorities confirmed Tuesday that Germany narrowly avoided a massive plane crash over the summer after suspected “pro-Russian saboteurs” tried to sneak a parcel bomb on an aircraft.
North Korea Blows Up Inter-Korean Links; South Shoots Back
Autocratically-ruled, nuclear-armed North Korea blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas on Tuesday, triggering South Korea's military to fire warning shots, several sources confirmed.
‘Missing Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Qaani In Tehran’
Iran’s feared Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, who had not been heard from since Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut early this month, has appeared in Tehran, Iranian sources say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Biden Administration Issues Strong Warning to Israel Regarding Humanitarian Aid for Gaza
The Biden Administration is threatening Israel to cut arms sales to the Jewish State if it fails to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Israel To Expand Operations Against Hezbollah, Removes Mines On Syrian Border
There were signs Tuesday that Israel planned to expand ground operations against Hezbollah as its troops cleared landmines and established new barriers on the frontier between the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights and a demilitarized strip bordering Syria.
Israel Will Create Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon to Allow Return of Evacuated Residents, Gallant Says
Amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza and conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced Sunday that the IDF will create a buffer zone in southern Lebanon to protect evacuated residents who return to their homes in northern Israel, the Jewish Press (JP) reports.
Inside the United States
Texas DPS Officers Arrest More Special Interest Aliens, Including Men From Iran
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers working through Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, continue to arrest “special interest aliens,” primarily men from countries of foreign concern. That includes Iran, a U.S. State Department designated State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Helene: In Frigid Temperatures, Thousands Remain Without Power
More than 12,000 customers remained without power on a Tuesday morning with temperatures barely above freezing in the North Carolina mountains on the third week since Hurricane Helene’s remnants crushed the region.
Christian News
India Jails Pastor For ‘Converting Hindus’
A church leader in India’s state of Madhya Pradesh remained detained Monday after being convicted “on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity,” Christians told Worthy News.
Iranian Christian Released After Nearly Five Years Imprisonment for Starting Evangelical Group
An Iranian Christian man has been released from Iran’s notoriously harsh Evin prison after serving nearly half of the ten-year sentence he received for starting an illegal evangelical group, Church in Chains (CIC) reports. Ruled by an authoritarian extremist Islamic regime, Iran ranks 9 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Artificial Intelligence Technology Is Being Used to Persecute Christians
Overtly hostile to Christianity, authoritarian regimes like China’s ruling communist party can use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to monitor and oppress believers in Christ, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has warned.