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Around the World
Yemeni Iranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Strike 3 Commercial Ships in Red Sea
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones, hitting three commercial ships in international waters in the Red Sea on Sunday. In a defensive move, a U.S. warship successfully intercepted three drones, as confirmed by the U.S. military.
Venezuelan Referendum Indicates Strong Support for Its Claiming Of An Oil-Rich Region in Guyana
In a Sunday referendum in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro's government achieved the sought-after victory, with Venezuelan Election Authorities claiming that 95% of voters approved the territorial claims over a region located in the neighboring country of Guyana.
Russia Plans 15% Increase in Troop Numbers Amidst Ukraine War and Threats from NATO
In response to the Ukraine war and threats by NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree last Friday to increase troop numbers by 15%, bringing the total number of active personnel to over 1.3 Million Russian troops.
Ukraine Probing ‘Russians Shooting At Surrendering Troops’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine has launched a probe into allegations that Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian troops, and Kyiv reportedly prevented an ex-president from meeting Hungary’s pro-Moscow prime minister.
Detained Ex-US Ambassador ‘Was Agent For Cuba’
A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been detained on charges of serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, Worthy News monitored.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Expands Ground Campaign in Southern Gaza
The Israeli military has verified the expansion of its ground operation into the southern region of the Gaza Strip, vowing to maintain the campaign's intensity at the same level as observed in northern Gaza.
Netanyahu: Palestinian Authority Cannot Lead Gaza Because It Rejects Israel’s Right to Exist
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at the weekend that the Palestinian Authority (PA) which governs part of the West Bank cannot take over leadership of Gaza once the war with Hamas is over because the PA itself rejects Israel’s right to exist, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Inside the United States
Over 135 Abortion Clinics Closed Over Past Two Years
Over the past two years, 137 abortion clinics in the United States were compelled to either close or suspend their operations, according to Operation Rescue, a pro-life Christian activist organization.
White House Urges Congress to Act to Approve Funding for Ukraine War
Through an open letter on its website, the White House called on Congress to take action in funding the war in Ukraine, cautioning that funds would be depleted by the end of the year. However, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said any funding of the Ukraine War was ultimately tied to securing the United States' border.
Biden’s Immigration Policies Have Resulted in Highest Proportion of Immigrants in U.S. History
The United States now boasts the highest-ever proportion of immigrants in its history, constituting 15% of the population, according to a recent report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). The study relied on data from the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS), revealing that the total foreign-born or immigrant population approached nearly 50 million as of October 2023, breaking U.S. records.
US: 11 States Under Winter Storm Warnings
Eleven states in America are now under Winter Storm warnings, with heavy, potentially dangerous rain and snow forecast for parts of the Northwest, the Rocky Mountains and eastern United States, Newsweek reports.
Texas Must Remove Controversial Floating Barrier in Rio Grande, Federal Court of Appeals Rules
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Texas must remove a floating barrier embedded with circular saws and razor wire installed to prevent migrants entering the US illegally from Mexico, the Associated Press reports.

Christian News
Britain: Nearly a Quarter of Young Adults Would Be Willing to Ban the Bible, Poll Shows
A new poll shows that nearly a quarter of young people in the United Kingdom would ban the Bible if they believed it contained “hate speech,” Christian Today (CT) reports.
Around the World
US Warship, Vessels Under Attack In Red Sea
Maritime attacks rapidly escalated Sunday with a U.S. warship opening fire in self-defense while commercial vessels faced drones and missiles in the Red Sea amid an hours-long assault by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said.
Paris Islamist Attack Kills One, Wounds Two
French authorities confirmed Sunday that a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris before being arrested.
Powerful Philippines Earthquake Kills And Injures Several, Impacting Asia
The Philippines' second-largest island of Mindanao was coping Sunday with the aftermath of one or more powerful earthquakes that reportedly killed at least one person and prompted calls for prayers amid fears of a “destructive tsunami."
117 Governments Triple Renewable Energy ‘To Save Planet’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
At least 117 governments, many arriving on emissions-intensive-private jets, have agreed to triple the world’s capacity of renewable energy by 2030 and “double” the rate of “energy efficiency.”
Powerful Earthquake Hit Philippines; Tsunami Warnings Impacting Asia, Christians Urging Prayers
A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippine coast Saturday, prompting calls for prayers with villagers fleeing and authorities issuing tsunami warnings for parts of Asia.
Dutch Anti-Islam Party Facing Hurdles To Form Government Despite Election Victory
The Dutch anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) faced hurdles Saturday to form a government despite winning most parliamentary seats in recent elections.
King Charles Opens Climate Conference Declares That We Must Change Our Ways (Video)
During the COP 28 Climate Conference in Dubai on Friday, King Charles III warned world leaders during the COP 28 Climate Conference in Dubai on Friday, expressing that it needs to change its ways amid the warning signs of the climate crisis are being overlooked and warned that the world is heading towards "dangerous, uncharted territory."
Saudi Media Says Israel Confirmed Strike on Houthi Weapons Depot in Yemen’s Capital
Saudi media reported on Friday that an Israeli airstrike caused an explosion at an arms depot in Yemen's capital, Sana’a, which is under the control of Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
UN Wants Israel To Leave Golan Heights
In a controversial move, the United Nations passed a resolution calling Israel to withdraw from the Syrian Golan Heights.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Alleges Israeli Airstrikes Near Damascus
In alleged Israeli airstrikes that targeted sites near Damascus, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed two of its officers were killed, the IRGC announced on Saturday.
Israel Destroys Hundreds Of Terror Sites As Truce Collapses
The Jewish sabbath was marred by bloodshed after a week-old truce between Israel and Hamas collapsed, with the Israeli army saying they struck over 400 “terror targets” in the Gaza Strip, including a controversial mosque.
Israel Plans to Assassinate Hamas Leaders After War
Israel's intelligence services are preparing to assassinate Hamas leaders globally after the war in the Gaza Strip has ended, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Ceasefire Ends: Simchat Torah War Reignited
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) restarted its military campaign in the Gaza Strip on Friday following a week-long ceasefire. Hamas, a terrorist organization, violated the ceasefire by launching rockets into Israel and failing to submit a list of hostages intended for release by 7 a.m.

Inside the United States
US Appeals Court Clears the Way for Lawsuits Against Trump Over US Capitol Attack
An appeals court has ruled that civil lawsuits filed against the former president by Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers can proceed, dismissing Former President Donald Trump's claims of immunity against such legal actions.
Biden Rule Takes Lunch Money From Schools That Reject Progressive Gender, Sexuality Agenda
A new Biden administration rule forces schools to comply with progressive ideology on gender and sexuality or risk losing the federal aid for free and reduced-price school lunches.
Texas AG Sues Pfizer Citing Misrepresentation of COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Pfizer on Thursday alleging the pharmaceutical giant unlawfully misrepresented the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine and attempted to censor public discussion about it.
Texas Appeals Border Barrier Lawsuit to Fifth Circuit
A federal judge in the border town of Del Rio ruled against Texas in its border barrier lawsuit against the Biden administration.
US House Blocks $6 Billion for Iran
The United States House of Representatives agreed Thursday to block Iran from ever accessing the $6 billion recently unfrozen by the US in a prisoner swap.

Christian News
Nigeria: Pastor’s Wife Shot Dead by Terrorists in Taraba State
The wife of a Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor serving in Nigeria’s Taraba state was shot dead by terrorists as she drove home from her native Ondo state on Nov. 17, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Kenya Christians Call for Greater Protection From al-Shabaab Terrorists
Christians in Kenya’s Lamu West Sub County are calling for greater government protection after suspected al-Shabaab jihadist terrorists attacked Marafa and Poromoko villages, beheading an elderly man and destroying 10 homes on Saturday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Worthy Watch
George Santos Kicked Out of Congress
In a historic decision, the House of Representatives voted to oust Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress, marking him as only the sixth member of the House to undergo such disciplinary action.
Around the World
Ukraine Kills Five Russian Officials As NATO Gathers (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says it has killed five high-ranking Russian officials in an area that Russia's military has partly occupied. The strike comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its 22nd month and the NATO military alliance halting talks on the challenges ahead.
Russian Supreme Court Bans ‘LGBT Movement’ and Labels Activism as ‘Extremist’
The Russian Supreme Court, in a lawsuit with no defendants, has ruled in favor of designating the "international LGBT social movement" as extremist.
US, South Korea Fail To Kill North Korea Leader, Plot Details Show
American and South Korean intelligence agencies supported a plot to “assassinate” North Korea’s strongman Kim Jong-un with a “biochemical weapon, several sources close to the failed plan say.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
8 More Hostages Freed Thursday Night
On Thursday, Hamas released eight Israeli hostages, constituting the seventh group of individuals freed by the terrorist organization as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
Hamas To Release Additional Hostages
Hamas said Thursday that 10 more Israeli hostages would be released from the Gaza Strip late Thursday, two of them also holding Russian citizenship, as part of a one-day truce extension.
Several Killed, Injured In Jerusalem Shooting Attack: Soldiers Injured
At least three people, including a rabbi, were killed and five others wounded in a shooting attack at the entrance to Jerusalem for which Hamas claimed responsibility.

Inside the United States
Republicans Push For Border Policy Reforms in Exchange For Ukraine, Israel Wars Funding
At the behest of Republicans alarmed at the record numbers of migrants arriving at the US southern border, a bipartisan core group of senators is now considering a deal that would only allow the Biden administration's $106 billion year-end request for Ukraine, Israel, and national security needs in exchange for substantial changes for the asylum process, the Associated Press reports.
US Economy Exceeds Expectations in 3rd Quarter; However, Income Numbers Paint a Different Picture
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis' second estimate on Wednesday, real U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2023. However, the figures are somewhat skewed, as the real gross domestic income (GDI) rate only increased by 1.5%, indicating that the U.S. economy only expanded moderately.
Former President Trump “Breaching” Court Ruling
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump came under growing pressure Thursday after being accused of breaching a court ruling by using his company’s funds to pay his tax and legal bills.
Record-High U.S. Suicide Rates in 2022
Suicide rates in the U.S. reached all-time highs in 2022, more than any year on record since 1941, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Henry Kissinger, America’s Controversial Statesman, Dies At 100
Henry Kissinger, America’s famous and arguably most controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser who advised numerous presidents, has died at the age of 100.

Christian News
Christian School Sues Vermont After Being Excluded From Tuition and Sports Programs for its Religious Beliefs on LGBT Issues
A Christian school in Vermont is suing the state’s education officials for unlawful discrimination after it was excluded from participating in a state tuition program and in school athletics over its conservative religious views on sexual orientation and gender identity, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Nigeria: At Least 10 Christians Slaughtered in Taraba State
At least ten Christians were murdered in northeastern Nigeria last week when suspected radicalized Islamic Fulani herdsmen attacked villages in Taraba state, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Abducted German Missionary Priest Released After One Year In Captivity
A German missionary priest who was abducted by Islamic militants in Mali over a year ago has been released and returned to Germany, Catholic and German officials say.