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Around the World
Pakistan: Violent Islamist Gang Traps Innocent People Into Blasphemy Charges, Human Rights Lawyers Say
An Islamist gang in Pakistan has targeted and trapped more than 450 people, including Christians, into being wrongfully charged with blasphemy, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Russia, Iran To Ink Partnership On Military Cooperation, Trade And Energy
Moscow has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will sign “a long-awaited comprehensive strategic partnership pact” amid growing ties between the two nations.
NATO Chief: ‘Ukraine Not Strong Enough For Peace Talks With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus)
The chief of the NATO military alliance has warned that Ukraine is not in a strong enough position for peace talks with Russia after U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump vowed to end the war between the two nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Stories on 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
Determined to ensure that the Holocaust is not forgotten or denied, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany on Monday launched a digital campaign featuring 80 survivors of Auschwitz, the most notoriously brutal death camp in history, i24News reports. The German Nazis murdered more than 1.1 million Jews at Auschwitz in occupied Poland during World War II.
Israel’s FireDome Wildfire Defense System May Offer Hope For California
With much of the U.S. state of California resembling a war zone due to deadly wildfire, a “wildfire defense system” may be on the way from Israel.
Hamas Rebuilding Despite Israeli Attacks (Worthy News Analyse)
Hamas is rapidly rebuilding “its terror infrastructure” in the Gaza Strip, exploiting humanitarian aid and convincing young Gazans to join its ranks, Israeli and U.S. sources said Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Over 1,000 Inmates Battle LA Wildfires, Earning Pathways to Firefighting Jobs
There are 1,015 inmates currently fighting the Los Angeles wildfires, working up to 24 hours at a time clearing debris, curing fire lines, removing fuel from behind structures and even fighting on the front lines.
FBI, DHS Warn of Likely Terrorist Attacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Department of Homeland Security are warning that a copycat terrorist attack could occur similar to the New Year’s Day New Orleans attack.
House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Students from Women’s Sports
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports with support from a few Democrats.
Christian News
Nigeria: Two Kidnapped Church Pastors Released Amid Ongoing Violence
While Christians in northern Nigeria remain extremely vulnerable to killings and kidnapping by Islamic terrorists, especially Fulani militant herdsmen, two abducted pastors were released from captivity on January 5, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Christian Couple Released on Bail Amid Surge in Persecution
Amid a surge in persecution against Christians in India, believers are rejoicing that a pastor and his wife were released on bail after 20 months in prison on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
Pakistan: Violent Islamist Gang Traps Innocent People Into Blasphemy Charges, Human Rights Lawyers Say
An Islamist gang in Pakistan has targeted and trapped more than 450 people, including Christians, into being wrongfully charged with blasphemy, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Russia, Iran To Ink Partnership On Military Cooperation, Trade And Energy
Moscow has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will sign “a long-awaited comprehensive strategic partnership pact” amid growing ties between the two nations.
NATO Chief: ‘Ukraine Not Strong Enough For Peace Talks With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus)
The chief of the NATO military alliance has warned that Ukraine is not in a strong enough position for peace talks with Russia after U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump vowed to end the war between the two nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Stories on 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
Determined to ensure that the Holocaust is not forgotten or denied, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany on Monday launched a digital campaign featuring 80 survivors of Auschwitz, the most notoriously brutal death camp in history, i24News reports. The German Nazis murdered more than 1.1 million Jews at Auschwitz in occupied Poland during World War II.
Israel’s FireDome Wildfire Defense System May Offer Hope For California
With much of the U.S. state of California resembling a war zone due to deadly wildfire, a “wildfire defense system” may be on the way from Israel.
Hamas Rebuilding Despite Israeli Attacks (Worthy News Analyse)
Hamas is rapidly rebuilding “its terror infrastructure” in the Gaza Strip, exploiting humanitarian aid and convincing young Gazans to join its ranks, Israeli and U.S. sources said Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Over 1,000 Inmates Battle LA Wildfires, Earning Pathways to Firefighting Jobs
There are 1,015 inmates currently fighting the Los Angeles wildfires, working up to 24 hours at a time clearing debris, curing fire lines, removing fuel from behind structures and even fighting on the front lines.
FBI, DHS Warn of Likely Terrorist Attacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Department of Homeland Security are warning that a copycat terrorist attack could occur similar to the New Year’s Day New Orleans attack.
House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Students from Women’s Sports
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports with support from a few Democrats.
Christian News
Nigeria: Two Kidnapped Church Pastors Released Amid Ongoing Violence
While Christians in northern Nigeria remain extremely vulnerable to killings and kidnapping by Islamic terrorists, especially Fulani militant herdsmen, two abducted pastors were released from captivity on January 5, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
India: Christian Couple Released on Bail Amid Surge in Persecution
Amid a surge in persecution against Christians in India, believers are rejoicing that a pastor and his wife were released on bail after 20 months in prison on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
Around the World
China’s Invasion Barges Signal Potential Invasion of Taiwan
China is reportedly building "D-Day style" landing barges specifically designed to deploy People’s Liberation Army (PLA) vehicles onto Taiwanese beaches, suggesting preparations for a potential full-scale invasion, according to the UK Telegraph.
Europe Must Tackle Antisemitism as Jews Leave in Thousands, Leader Warns
The leader of a major European Jewish organization urged governments across Europe on Monday to take immediate action against the sharp rise in antisemitism, which is prompting thousands of Jews to leave the continent.
Hungary’s Jews Mourn Star Ágnes Keleti, Olympian and Holocaust Survivor
Hungary’s Jewish community has remembered Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest living and one of the most successful Olympians, until she passed away at age 103 this month.
Jewish Community Targeted In Protests Over Egypt Youth’s Death In Italy
The Jewish community and others in Italy were reeling from violent weekend protests over the death of Ramy Elgami, a 19-year-old Egyptian man, following a police chase in late November.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Nearing
A ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was nearing early Tuesday, ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th U.S. President, several officials confirm.
Inside the United States
Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Allow Concealed Carry Across US States
Congressional Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation allowing people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to carry a concealed handgun in any other state in the US, The Center Square (TCS) reports.
Zuckerberg Criticizes Biden’s Social Media Censorship Policy, Ends Fact-Checking Program
Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms (which owns Facebook and Instagram) has publicly criticized the US Biden administration for demanding that Facebook restrict content deemed misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Axios reports. Indeed, Meta announced on January 7 that it will cease working with third-party fact-checking organizations.
Supreme Court to Consider Reinstating Preventative Care Insurance Coverage Requirements
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to consider reinstating certain preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
Christian News
India: Christian Woman Stripped and Brutalized by Hindu Nationalists on Boxing Day
A Christian woman in India’s Odisha state is recovering after she was stripped naked and brutalized until she blacked out by Hindu nationalists enraged at her faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Dozens Of Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Christmas Season Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Investigators demanded Friday that Nigeria’s government ends “the reign of terror” against Christian communities after scores of Christians were killed by Islamic fighters in the last days of 2024.
China’s Invasion Barges Signal Potential Invasion of Taiwan
China is reportedly building "D-Day style" landing barges specifically designed to deploy People’s Liberation Army (PLA) vehicles onto Taiwanese beaches, suggesting preparations for a potential full-scale invasion, according to the UK Telegraph.
Europe Must Tackle Antisemitism as Jews Leave in Thousands, Leader Warns
The leader of a major European Jewish organization urged governments across Europe on Monday to take immediate action against the sharp rise in antisemitism, which is prompting thousands of Jews to leave the continent.
Hungary’s Jews Mourn Star Ágnes Keleti, Olympian and Holocaust Survivor
Hungary’s Jewish community has remembered Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest living and one of the most successful Olympians, until she passed away at age 103 this month.
Jewish Community Targeted In Protests Over Egypt Youth’s Death In Italy
The Jewish community and others in Italy were reeling from violent weekend protests over the death of Ramy Elgami, a 19-year-old Egyptian man, following a police chase in late November.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Nearing
A ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was nearing early Tuesday, ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th U.S. President, several officials confirm.
Inside the United States
Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Allow Concealed Carry Across US States
Congressional Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation allowing people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to carry a concealed handgun in any other state in the US, The Center Square (TCS) reports.
Zuckerberg Criticizes Biden’s Social Media Censorship Policy, Ends Fact-Checking Program
Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms (which owns Facebook and Instagram) has publicly criticized the US Biden administration for demanding that Facebook restrict content deemed misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Axios reports. Indeed, Meta announced on January 7 that it will cease working with third-party fact-checking organizations.
Supreme Court to Consider Reinstating Preventative Care Insurance Coverage Requirements
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to consider reinstating certain preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
Christian News
India: Christian Woman Stripped and Brutalized by Hindu Nationalists on Boxing Day
A Christian woman in India’s Odisha state is recovering after she was stripped naked and brutalized until she blacked out by Hindu nationalists enraged at her faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Dozens Of Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Christmas Season Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Investigators demanded Friday that Nigeria’s government ends “the reign of terror” against Christian communities after scores of Christians were killed by Islamic fighters in the last days of 2024.
Around the World
Islamists Seek To Topple’ Egypt’s Sisi After Ousting Syrian Leader (Worthy News Investigation)
A self-declared Egyptian “revolutionary” linked to a group that ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has launched an Islamist “movement” to also topple Egypt’s leader, Worthy News, established Sunday.
Yemen Rocked By Deadly Gas Blast After Houthis Attack US Warship, Tel Aviv
An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire, killing at least 15 people, in an area of central Yemen controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, officials said.
Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover 3,600-Year-Old Tombs and Artifacts Near Luxor
Egyptian Archaeologists on Wednesday announced the remarkable discovery of 3,600-year-old rock-cut tombs and artifacts during an excavation on the west bank of the Nile near the historic city of Luxor in Upper Egypt, The Media Line (TML) reports. With origins in ancient times, Luxor has been described as the "world's greatest open-air museum.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestine Group Launches Global Hunt For Israeli Soldiers (Worthy News Investigation)
A Belgium-based group named after a Palestinian girl it claims was killed by Israel’s military in Gaza has launched a global hunt for Israeli troops and others, including Christians, accused of “war crimes” against Palestinians, a Worthy News investigation shows.
Inside the United States
Death Toll Rising In California Fires
At least 16 people have been killed as massive wind-fed fires swept through 37,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area, impacting entire communities ranging from the rich and famous to the poor.
Thousands Forced to Flee as Massive Wildfires Surround LA, Over 6,000 Firefighters Respond
Los Angeles continues to be surrounded by fire as more than 6,000 firefighters from California and nearby states work to suppress the flames. The two biggest fires continue to be the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire. Both fires broke out on Tuesday amid the major Santa Ana winds rising to 100 mph and as of Friday evening, they are both active and minimally contained.
U.S. Borrowing Hits $710 Billion in First 3 Months of Fiscal Year
The federal government borrowed $710 billion in the first three months of fiscal year 2025, with 10 days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Trump Lashes Out After Sentencing in Hush Money Case, Vows to Appeal
President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and the New York judge who sentenced him to an unconditional discharge, meaning he won't go to jail, before taking office on Jan. 20. He said he will appeal the sentence.
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill 10; Hundreds of Homes Destroyed (Worthy News Feature)
Fires in Los Angeles, America’s second-largest city, and other areas in the U.S. state of California have killed at least 10 people while hundreds of homes were destroyed, officials said.
Christian News
US Churches Broken In Fires Keep Faith Amid Flames (Worthy News Focus)
Numerous Christians in and around Los Angeles were preparing to pray Sunday without a church building as many houses of worship were destroyed in the American city’s worst wildfires on record.
India Christians Reeling From Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Nearly 400 Christian leaders and 30 church groups have urged India’s government to defend the Christian minority after hundreds of attacks against Christians, including more than a dozen around Christmas.
Nigeria: Christians Warned to Remain on High Alert as Fulani Militias Continue Murderous Rampage in Plateau state
Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state have been warned to spend the next few weeks on high alert against attacks by Fulani radicalized Islamic herdsmen as three more believers were murdered on Monday (January 6), bringing the number of such killings to 11 since early December, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Islamists Seek To Topple’ Egypt’s Sisi After Ousting Syrian Leader (Worthy News Investigation)
A self-declared Egyptian “revolutionary” linked to a group that ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has launched an Islamist “movement” to also topple Egypt’s leader, Worthy News, established Sunday.
Yemen Rocked By Deadly Gas Blast After Houthis Attack US Warship, Tel Aviv
An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire, killing at least 15 people, in an area of central Yemen controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, officials said.
Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover 3,600-Year-Old Tombs and Artifacts Near Luxor
Egyptian Archaeologists on Wednesday announced the remarkable discovery of 3,600-year-old rock-cut tombs and artifacts during an excavation on the west bank of the Nile near the historic city of Luxor in Upper Egypt, The Media Line (TML) reports. With origins in ancient times, Luxor has been described as the "world's greatest open-air museum.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestine Group Launches Global Hunt For Israeli Soldiers (Worthy News Investigation)
A Belgium-based group named after a Palestinian girl it claims was killed by Israel’s military in Gaza has launched a global hunt for Israeli troops and others, including Christians, accused of “war crimes” against Palestinians, a Worthy News investigation shows.
Inside the United States
Death Toll Rising In California Fires
At least 16 people have been killed as massive wind-fed fires swept through 37,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area, impacting entire communities ranging from the rich and famous to the poor.
Thousands Forced to Flee as Massive Wildfires Surround LA, Over 6,000 Firefighters Respond
Los Angeles continues to be surrounded by fire as more than 6,000 firefighters from California and nearby states work to suppress the flames. The two biggest fires continue to be the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire. Both fires broke out on Tuesday amid the major Santa Ana winds rising to 100 mph and as of Friday evening, they are both active and minimally contained.
U.S. Borrowing Hits $710 Billion in First 3 Months of Fiscal Year
The federal government borrowed $710 billion in the first three months of fiscal year 2025, with 10 days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Trump Lashes Out After Sentencing in Hush Money Case, Vows to Appeal
President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and the New York judge who sentenced him to an unconditional discharge, meaning he won't go to jail, before taking office on Jan. 20. He said he will appeal the sentence.
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill 10; Hundreds of Homes Destroyed (Worthy News Feature)
Fires in Los Angeles, America’s second-largest city, and other areas in the U.S. state of California have killed at least 10 people while hundreds of homes were destroyed, officials said.
Christian News
US Churches Broken In Fires Keep Faith Amid Flames (Worthy News Focus)
Numerous Christians in and around Los Angeles were preparing to pray Sunday without a church building as many houses of worship were destroyed in the American city’s worst wildfires on record.
India Christians Reeling From Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Nearly 400 Christian leaders and 30 church groups have urged India’s government to defend the Christian minority after hundreds of attacks against Christians, including more than a dozen around Christmas.
Nigeria: Christians Warned to Remain on High Alert as Fulani Militias Continue Murderous Rampage in Plateau state
Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state have been warned to spend the next few weeks on high alert against attacks by Fulani radicalized Islamic herdsmen as three more believers were murdered on Monday (January 6), bringing the number of such killings to 11 since early December, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.