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Around the World
Russia, Saudi Arabia Urge Nations To Cut Oil Production
The world’s biggest oil exporters, Russia and Saudi Arabia, have urged all members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to cut production.
Moody’s Downgrades Eight Chinese Banks; Hongkong Also Rated Negative
China, the world’s second-largest economy, faced more hurdles Thursday as Moody’s Investors Service cut its outlook for eight Chinese banks to “negative” from “stable” following the same downgrade to China’s government.
US and Allies Discuss Possible New Naval Task Force to Protect Commercial Shipping in the Red Sea
The United States is in talks with allies about the possibility of creating a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea after Houthi Islamic jihadist militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles at three vessels in the region on Sunday, the Associated Press reports.
17 Killed In Massive Philippines Bus Crash
The Philippines, already reeling from deadly earthquakes, saw more suffering Wednesday as 17 people died when a passenger bus careered off a road and plunged down a central mountain, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Police Stops Jerusalem March
Clashes broke out late Thursday in Jerusalem, where Israeli police rushed to stop a march demanding Jewish control over the entire ancient city.
Netanyahu Issues Threat, “If Hezbollah Starts All-Out War, It Will Turn Beirut Into Gaza’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a threat to the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah, warning that if hostilities along the Israeli-Lebanese border did not cease, Beirut would face consequences similar to Gaza.
Gaza: IDF Find One of Hamas’ “Largest Stockpiles of Weapons” Between a School and a Clinic (Video)
In what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say is “additional proof” that the Hamas terror group uses its own Palestinian civilians as human shields, IDF soldiers on Tuesday recovered one of Hamas’ “largest stockpiles of weapons” they have found so far in the Gaza Strip, between a clinic and a school close in the center of of a residential neighborhood, Ynet News reports. The weapons were seized by the IDF.
UN Secretary-General Invokes Rarely Used UN Charter Article to Stop War in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday invoked a rarely used article in the UN Charter to call on the UN Security Council to “press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, UN News reports.
US Expects Israel’s High Intensity Offensive in Southern Gaza to End in January
Senior officials in the Biden administration have said the US expects Israel’s high-intensity military offensive against the Hamas terror group in the southern Gaza Strip to last until January, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
US House Antisemitism Resolution Faces Mixed Reactions
There have been mixed reactions to a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the rise of global antisemitism after Hamas’s October 7 terror attacks in Israel.
Senate Votes to Maintain Presence of U.S. Troops in Syria
The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a bill proposed by Rand Paul (R-KY) that aimed to mandate the withdrawal of approximately 900 U.S. troops stationed in Syria.
House GOP Files Resolution to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry
On December 7, House Republicans released a resolution outlining the formalization of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
‘Disgraceful’: Sen. Mike Lee Blasts FBI Monitoring of U.S. Citizens Without a Warrant
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, blasted FBI Director Christopher Wray during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday over the agency’s spying on Americans without a warrant.
Russia, Saudi Arabia Urge Nations To Cut Oil Production
The world’s biggest oil exporters, Russia and Saudi Arabia, have urged all members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to cut production.
Moody’s Downgrades Eight Chinese Banks; Hongkong Also Rated Negative
China, the world’s second-largest economy, faced more hurdles Thursday as Moody’s Investors Service cut its outlook for eight Chinese banks to “negative” from “stable” following the same downgrade to China’s government.
US and Allies Discuss Possible New Naval Task Force to Protect Commercial Shipping in the Red Sea
The United States is in talks with allies about the possibility of creating a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea after Houthi Islamic jihadist militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles at three vessels in the region on Sunday, the Associated Press reports.
17 Killed In Massive Philippines Bus Crash
The Philippines, already reeling from deadly earthquakes, saw more suffering Wednesday as 17 people died when a passenger bus careered off a road and plunged down a central mountain, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Police Stops Jerusalem March
Clashes broke out late Thursday in Jerusalem, where Israeli police rushed to stop a march demanding Jewish control over the entire ancient city.
Netanyahu Issues Threat, “If Hezbollah Starts All-Out War, It Will Turn Beirut Into Gaza’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a threat to the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah, warning that if hostilities along the Israeli-Lebanese border did not cease, Beirut would face consequences similar to Gaza.
Gaza: IDF Find One of Hamas’ “Largest Stockpiles of Weapons” Between a School and a Clinic (Video)
In what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say is “additional proof” that the Hamas terror group uses its own Palestinian civilians as human shields, IDF soldiers on Tuesday recovered one of Hamas’ “largest stockpiles of weapons” they have found so far in the Gaza Strip, between a clinic and a school close in the center of of a residential neighborhood, Ynet News reports. The weapons were seized by the IDF.
UN Secretary-General Invokes Rarely Used UN Charter Article to Stop War in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday invoked a rarely used article in the UN Charter to call on the UN Security Council to “press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, UN News reports.
US Expects Israel’s High Intensity Offensive in Southern Gaza to End in January
Senior officials in the Biden administration have said the US expects Israel’s high-intensity military offensive against the Hamas terror group in the southern Gaza Strip to last until January, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Inside the United States
US House Antisemitism Resolution Faces Mixed Reactions
There have been mixed reactions to a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the rise of global antisemitism after Hamas’s October 7 terror attacks in Israel.
Senate Votes to Maintain Presence of U.S. Troops in Syria
The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a bill proposed by Rand Paul (R-KY) that aimed to mandate the withdrawal of approximately 900 U.S. troops stationed in Syria.
House GOP Files Resolution to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry
On December 7, House Republicans released a resolution outlining the formalization of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
‘Disgraceful’: Sen. Mike Lee Blasts FBI Monitoring of U.S. Citizens Without a Warrant
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, blasted FBI Director Christopher Wray during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday over the agency’s spying on Americans without a warrant.
Around the World
Putin Will Make Rare Trip to Saudi Arabia/UAE and Then Host Iranian President in Moscow
In an apparent effort to shore up support in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a rare one-day trip to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and to host Iran’s president in Moscow this week, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Australia Unveils Digital Identity Scheme; Switzerland Also Interested
Australia’s central government has unveiled a digital identity document (ID) scheme that it hopes will be rolled out nationwide by July next year.
Philippines Reeling From Deadly Earthquakes
The Philippines experienced aftershocks Wednesday of powerful earthquakes that impacted the capital, Manila, and other areas of the Asian nation, killing at least three people.
Prayers After Philippines Church Blast Kills 4, Injures Dozens
Christians urged prayers after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bomb blast at a church service in the southern Philippines that killed at least four people and injured dozens.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Surrounds Home Of Architect Hamas Massacres; House-To-House Clashes Continue
Israeli forces have surrounded the Gaza home of the alleged architect of the October 7 attacks in which Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people and took 240 others hostage, several sources confirmed Thursday.
March For Jewish Control Over Jerusalem Underway (Worthy News In-Depth)
Tensions were rising in Jerusalem, where several Jewish activist groups planned to march Thursday to demand that the entire ancient city - including the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa complex - be placed under Jewish control.
Gaza Must Be Demilitarized And Only IDF Can Oversee That, Netanyahu says
As he continues to prosecute Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated emphatically Tuesday that the coastal enclave must undergo demilitarization after the current fighting has ended, and that only the Israel Defense Forces can be trusted to oversee that process, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Hamas Weaponized Rape of Israeli Women on Oct. 7, Advocates Say
Following weeks of silence by the United Nations concerning evidence that Hamas weaponized rape against Israeli women on Oct. 7, a special meeting was convened at the UN on Monday to raise awareness of the issue, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Monday’s meeting was organized by Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the World Zionist Organization, and the National Council of Jewish Women.
Inside the United States
Private Employers Hire 103,000 New Workers in November; Pay Growth Decelerates
U.S. private-sector employers added 103,000 new hires in November versus 106,000 workers in October, according to Nov.’s ADP® National Employment Report, a collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy Declines to Run for Re-election
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R–Bakersfield, announced he would not be running for re-election and would be stepping down at the end of the year. With his pending resignation past the candidate filing deadline, California governor Gavin Newsom can either opt to call for a special election or allow the seat to remain vacant, potentially cutting into Republicans’ narrow eight-seat majority in the House of Representatives.
Biden Administration Launches New Strike Force to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking to US
The Biden administration announced Monday it is launching a new strike force to fight the international trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S., a powerful opioid at the center of a devastating addiction crisis in the United States, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
Prison Sentence Reduced Of Algeria Church Leader
A senior church leader in Algeria has seen his original prison sentence for holding an “unauthorized” church service reduced on appeal, well-informed Christians told Worthy News Wednesday.
Worthy Watch
Does Calling for the Genocide of Jews Constitute Harassment and Bullying?
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the presidents of MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania and asked a simple question, "Does the calling for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment and bullying?" The answers will shock you!
Putin Will Make Rare Trip to Saudi Arabia/UAE and Then Host Iranian President in Moscow
In an apparent effort to shore up support in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a rare one-day trip to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and to host Iran’s president in Moscow this week, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Australia Unveils Digital Identity Scheme; Switzerland Also Interested
Australia’s central government has unveiled a digital identity document (ID) scheme that it hopes will be rolled out nationwide by July next year.
Philippines Reeling From Deadly Earthquakes
The Philippines experienced aftershocks Wednesday of powerful earthquakes that impacted the capital, Manila, and other areas of the Asian nation, killing at least three people.
Prayers After Philippines Church Blast Kills 4, Injures Dozens
Christians urged prayers after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bomb blast at a church service in the southern Philippines that killed at least four people and injured dozens.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Surrounds Home Of Architect Hamas Massacres; House-To-House Clashes Continue
Israeli forces have surrounded the Gaza home of the alleged architect of the October 7 attacks in which Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people and took 240 others hostage, several sources confirmed Thursday.
March For Jewish Control Over Jerusalem Underway (Worthy News In-Depth)
Tensions were rising in Jerusalem, where several Jewish activist groups planned to march Thursday to demand that the entire ancient city - including the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa complex - be placed under Jewish control.
Gaza Must Be Demilitarized And Only IDF Can Oversee That, Netanyahu says
As he continues to prosecute Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated emphatically Tuesday that the coastal enclave must undergo demilitarization after the current fighting has ended, and that only the Israel Defense Forces can be trusted to oversee that process, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Hamas Weaponized Rape of Israeli Women on Oct. 7, Advocates Say
Following weeks of silence by the United Nations concerning evidence that Hamas weaponized rape against Israeli women on Oct. 7, a special meeting was convened at the UN on Monday to raise awareness of the issue, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Monday’s meeting was organized by Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the World Zionist Organization, and the National Council of Jewish Women.
Inside the United States
Private Employers Hire 103,000 New Workers in November; Pay Growth Decelerates
U.S. private-sector employers added 103,000 new hires in November versus 106,000 workers in October, according to Nov.’s ADP® National Employment Report, a collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy Declines to Run for Re-election
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R–Bakersfield, announced he would not be running for re-election and would be stepping down at the end of the year. With his pending resignation past the candidate filing deadline, California governor Gavin Newsom can either opt to call for a special election or allow the seat to remain vacant, potentially cutting into Republicans’ narrow eight-seat majority in the House of Representatives.
Biden Administration Launches New Strike Force to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking to US
The Biden administration announced Monday it is launching a new strike force to fight the international trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S., a powerful opioid at the center of a devastating addiction crisis in the United States, the Washington Times reports.
Christian News
Prison Sentence Reduced Of Algeria Church Leader
A senior church leader in Algeria has seen his original prison sentence for holding an “unauthorized” church service reduced on appeal, well-informed Christians told Worthy News Wednesday.
Worthy Watch
Does Calling for the Genocide of Jews Constitute Harassment and Bullying?
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the presidents of MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania and asked a simple question, "Does the calling for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment and bullying?" The answers will shock you!
Around the World
US Joins COP28 Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Production and Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
The United States is one of more than 20 countries which issued a declaration of their aim to triple nuclear energy production to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and limit climate change by 2050, CNBC reports.
Digital ID Soon Reality For World Population (Worthy News Investigation)
A computer program that could provide digital identification for the entire world population is expected to be used by 1 billion people within 18 months, Worthy News learned.
23 Feared Dead As Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano erupted again Monday, forcing rescuers to end the search for 12 missing climbers and raising the number of confirmed or presumed dead to 23.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Third Phase of Ground Offensive in Gaza: Marking Significant and Intense Period of the Conflict
Thousands of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) infantry and engineering troops, accompanied by armored forces, are currently engaged in combat against Hamas militants in Jabaliya, Shijaiyah, and Khan Younis. The IDF characterizes this as "the most significant and intense combat period since the beginning of the war."
IDF Will Stay in Gaza Until Hamas Is Destroyed, Hostages Are Returned, Defense Minister Says
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Monday that IDF forces will stay and keep fighting in the Gaza Strip until Israel’s dual goals of the destruction of Hamas and the return of the Israeli hostages have been achieved, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Released Israeli Hostage Was Held Captive in Gaza by Teacher from United Nations Agency
A recently released Israeli who was kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas on Oct. 7 has said that he was held captive in an attic for nearly 50 days by a teacher from UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
FBI Director Says ‘Blinking Lights Everywhere’ as Threat Levels Hit All-Time Highs
On Tuesday, during his testimony before a Congressional Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that the United States has been confronting unprecedented terrorist threats since the start of the Israel–Hamas conflict in October.
Speaker Johnson’s Firm Stance on Ukraine Funding and Border Security
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La) sent a letter today, reiterating to the Biden Administration that funding for the Ukraine war would not be authorized unless the Biden Administration takes action to address issues at the nation's border.
Texas Governor Vows to Approve Legislation Empowering Law Enforcement to Arrest Unauthorized Immigrants
On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced his intention to sign a new Lone Star State Law that would allow law enforcement officers the ability to arrest individuals who have entered Texas illegally.
Christian News
Indonesia: Muslims Block Construction of Authorized Christian School In Their Neighborhood
Muslims in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, are blocking a Christian school from being built in their neighborhood despite the school having been granted the requisite building permit by the authorities, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Cosmopolitan defends abortion as satanic ‘religious ritual,’ calls satanism a ‘nontheistic faith’
One of the world’s most widely read women’s magazines says satanism is a “religion” that practices the “religious ritual” of abortion. Cosmopolitan, which boasts a print and digital audience of over 50 million readers, published a piece in its November/December issue about The Satanic Temple (TST) and its New Mexico-based telehealth abortion clinic that provides “abortion medication via mail to those in New Mexico who wish to perform The Satanic Temple's Religious Abortion Ritual.”
US Joins COP28 Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Production and Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
The United States is one of more than 20 countries which issued a declaration of their aim to triple nuclear energy production to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and limit climate change by 2050, CNBC reports.
Digital ID Soon Reality For World Population (Worthy News Investigation)
A computer program that could provide digital identification for the entire world population is expected to be used by 1 billion people within 18 months, Worthy News learned.
23 Feared Dead As Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano erupted again Monday, forcing rescuers to end the search for 12 missing climbers and raising the number of confirmed or presumed dead to 23.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Third Phase of Ground Offensive in Gaza: Marking Significant and Intense Period of the Conflict
Thousands of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) infantry and engineering troops, accompanied by armored forces, are currently engaged in combat against Hamas militants in Jabaliya, Shijaiyah, and Khan Younis. The IDF characterizes this as "the most significant and intense combat period since the beginning of the war."
IDF Will Stay in Gaza Until Hamas Is Destroyed, Hostages Are Returned, Defense Minister Says
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Monday that IDF forces will stay and keep fighting in the Gaza Strip until Israel’s dual goals of the destruction of Hamas and the return of the Israeli hostages have been achieved, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Released Israeli Hostage Was Held Captive in Gaza by Teacher from United Nations Agency
A recently released Israeli who was kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas on Oct. 7 has said that he was held captive in an attic for nearly 50 days by a teacher from UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
FBI Director Says ‘Blinking Lights Everywhere’ as Threat Levels Hit All-Time Highs
On Tuesday, during his testimony before a Congressional Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that the United States has been confronting unprecedented terrorist threats since the start of the Israel–Hamas conflict in October.
Speaker Johnson’s Firm Stance on Ukraine Funding and Border Security
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La) sent a letter today, reiterating to the Biden Administration that funding for the Ukraine war would not be authorized unless the Biden Administration takes action to address issues at the nation's border.
Texas Governor Vows to Approve Legislation Empowering Law Enforcement to Arrest Unauthorized Immigrants
On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced his intention to sign a new Lone Star State Law that would allow law enforcement officers the ability to arrest individuals who have entered Texas illegally.
Christian News
Indonesia: Muslims Block Construction of Authorized Christian School In Their Neighborhood
Muslims in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, are blocking a Christian school from being built in their neighborhood despite the school having been granted the requisite building permit by the authorities, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Cosmopolitan defends abortion as satanic ‘religious ritual,’ calls satanism a ‘nontheistic faith’
One of the world’s most widely read women’s magazines says satanism is a “religion” that practices the “religious ritual” of abortion. Cosmopolitan, which boasts a print and digital audience of over 50 million readers, published a piece in its November/December issue about The Satanic Temple (TST) and its New Mexico-based telehealth abortion clinic that provides “abortion medication via mail to those in New Mexico who wish to perform The Satanic Temple's Religious Abortion Ritual.”