Weekly News Brief: 10/25/23

Britain To Expel Foreign Nationals Over anti-Semitic Behavior

Britain’s government has warned four foreign nationals that they face having their visas revoked for anti-Semitic behavior following the Hamas terror attack on Israel, Britain’s The Telegraph newspaper reported Wednesday.

Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week

The Biden administration announced Monday that Iran actively facilitated a number of rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed proxy groups on US military bases in Iraq and Syria in the last week, Reuters reports.

Chinese digital currency used for first time in cross-border oil transaction

The digital yuan was used for the first time to finalize a cross-border oil deal when, on October 19, PetroChina International bought 1 million barrels of crude from an undisclosed seller using only the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), Coin Telegraph reports.

Latest World News Headlines

Macron proposes anti-Islamic State coalition fights Hamas – October 24, 2023

US Plans To Evacuate Hundreds Of Thousands Americans From Mideast – October 24, 2023

Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week – October 24, 2023

Czech Priest Regrets Smashing Halloween Pumpkins But Condemns ‘Satanic Feast’ – October 24, 2023

Major cyber attack could result in global losses of $3.5 trillion, report – October 24, 2023

Pentagon outlines multiple Chinese attack plans for Taiwan – October 23, 2023

Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile As World Faces Nuclear Turmoil – October 23, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Foreign Minister Condemns UN Secretary-General

Israel’s foreign minister condemned United Nations Secretary-General General Antonio Guterres for suggesting that a recent massacre against Israel was linked to Palestinians being “subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation.”

Israel Warplanes Hit Syrian Army

Israeli warplanes struck Syrian military infrastructure early Wednesday in retaliation for rockets launched from Syria toward Israel, military officials said.

US has delivered 1,000 tons of armaments to Israel since Oct.7 Hamas attack

Continuing its supply of military aid to Israel in its ongoing war against the Hamas Palestinian terror group, the US sent its 45th cargo plane of armaments to southern Israel’s Ramon airport at the weekend, All Israel News (AIN) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Army Reveals Graphic ‘Black Sabbath’ Footage Amid Antisemitism (Video) – October 23, 2023

Red Cross Says Two More Hostages Freed By Hamas – October 23, 2023

IDF uses new “Iron Sting” precision-guided mortar bomb to strike Hamas terror targets – October 23, 2023

‘Hundreds Killed’ As Israel Hits Hamas Infrastructure – October 23, 2023

US Concerned About Mideast Escalation Amid Pending Israeli Offensive (Videos) – October 22, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US Gov’t Memo Warns of Potential Terrorist Influx of Hamas, Hezbollah Across Southern Border

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning of potential Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists entering the U.S. through the southern border.

Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered US through southwest border in September

Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered the U.S. through the southwest border in September, according to newly released U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and gotaway data first reported by The Center Square.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

U.S. posts $1.7 trillion deficit despite warnings about unsustainable fiscal path – October 23, 2023

736 known or suspected terrorists apprehended at U.S. border in fiscal 2023 – October 23, 2023

Violent crime is falling nationally, but not in pro-criminal California – October 23, 2023

US antisemitic crimes increased by 36% between 2021-2022, report shows – October 23, 2023

US budget gap soars to $1.7 trillion, largest outside COVID era – October 22, 2023

President Detroit Synagogue Killed; Investigation Ongoing – October 22, 2023

Republican Jim Jordan Loses Vote For US House Speaker – October 20, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Myanmar: 29 Christians, including children, killed in air strike

As Myanmar continues to reel under the violent conflict instigated by the Buddhist Burmese army at least 29 Christians, including children, were killed in an air strike on a camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kachin state earlier this month, the Open Doors international Christian aid group reports.

Persecuted Christians Increasingly Denied Asylum in U.S.

As thousands of immigrants cross the United States’ southern border illegally every week, a recent report by two global Christian relief organizations has found that the U.S. has reduced the resettlement of Christians fleeing global persecution by 70% compared to 2016.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India: 18 more pastors arrested in Uttar Pradesh state – October 19, 2023

India: Christians face intensified persecution, imprisonment – October 17, 2023

Indonesia: Permit for Christian school withdrawn following pressure from Islamic groups – October 16, 2023

11 Church of England Bishops Reject Denominational Blessings for Same-Sex Couples – October 16, 2023

India: Radical Hindus attack, hospitalize Christians in Chhattisgarh state – October 16, 2023

Texas church reports “record-breaking” number of baptisms this year – October 12, 2023

Nigeria: Jihadists continue onslaught against Christians in Kaduna state, 30 abductions in one attack – October 12, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 10/18/23

Jordan, Egypt Don’t Accept Gaza Refugees; 1 Million Face Uncertainty

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians faced an uncertain future Wednesday in wartorn Gaza after Jordan’s king Jordan told them they weren’t welcome in Jordan or Egypt.

Biden admin set to allow Iran UN sanctions on ballistic missile program to expire: ‘Huge victory for Tehran’

The Hamas war against Israel is slated to be given a potent shot in the arm if the U.S. and its European allies allow U.N. sanctions to be lifted on Iran’s capability to purchase and supply missiles to enemies of the U.S. and Israel, according to experts on Tehran.

Protesters Storm Israeli Embassy In Jordan; Fires Seen

Protesters have stormed the Israeli Embassy in Jordan’s capital, Amman, as violence broke out throughout the Middle East, and witnesses said they attempted to torch the building.

Latest World News Headlines

Jordanian King says Mideast on brink of “abyss” but Gazan refugees cannot flee to Jordan – October 17, 2023

UNSC rejects Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war which does not condemn Hamas  – October 17, 2023

Belgian Police Kill Suspected Islamist Gunman; ‘Attack Possible Linked To Gaza Conflict’ – October 17, 2023

Iran can’t access $6 billion from hostage deal, Biden official tells Dems – October 16, 2023

Man Shouting “Allahu Akbar” Kills Two In Brussels – October 16, 2023

Poland Opposition Claims Victory In Elections – October 16, 2023

Iran: US ‘can NOT renege’ on deal to transfer $6 billion through Qatar for hostages – October 15, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Lebanon Rockets Target Israel As Frontlines Spread

With sirens wailing in northern Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Wednesday that “nine rocket launches from Lebanon” were detected.

US, Israel Agree On Limited “Life-Saving” Aid To Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to let “life-saving” humanitarian aid into Gaza, but the Jewish nation’s government made clear it was limited in scope and would be allowed only to enter from Egypt.

Latest Israel News Headlines

IDF says Hamas terrorists may be hiding in Israel’s Negev desert – October 18, 2023

PA to give families of Hamas terrorists nearly $3 million in “pay for slay” scheme – October 18, 2023

US President Joe Biden Praises Israel’s Bravery And Blames Militants For Hospital Massacre – October 18, 2023

Israel Prepares for Biden’s Arrival as the War with Hamas Continues – October 17, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US Defense Department to pay $1.8 in settlement of vaccine mandate cases

A Florida District Court has ordered the US Defense Department to pay $1.8 million in legal fees as settlement for two lawsuits that challenged a former requirement that all American troops be vaccinated against COVID-19, Military.com reports.

Jordan fails to win House speakership in second round of voting

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, failed in the second round of voting in the House speaker election on the House floor Wednesday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Republicans Fail to Elect Jim Jordan as House Speaker on First Ballot – October 17, 2023

House drafts bill to strike Iran proxies amid Israel-Hamas war – October 17, 2023

Trump is appealing gag order in 2020 election interference case – October 17, 2023

Israel war: Sixty-three Democrats demand Biden take stronger stance against Iran – October 17, 2023

U.S. selects roughly 2,000 troops for potential deployment to support Israel – October 16, 2023

Prior to recent attack on Israel, antisemitic incidents in US at historic levels – October 16, 2023

Biden to Push Israel, Ukraine Aid Package Well Over $2 Billion This Week – October 16, 2023

Breaking Christian News

India: Christians face intensified persecution, imprisonment

The International Christian Concern (ICC) aid organization reports that Christians in India’s Uttar Pradesh state are on high alert; emboldened by upcoming state elections, radicalized Hindus have intensified their attacks on believers, imprisoning a greater number of them. 

Jordan, Egypt Don’t Accept Gaza Refugees; 1 Million Face Uncertainty

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians faced an uncertain future Wednesday in wartorn Gaza after Jordan’s king Jordan told them they weren’t welcome in Jordan or Egypt.

Indonesia: Permit for Christian school withdrawn following pressure from Islamic groups

A Christian in school in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, has been told its permit will be withdrawn following pressure applied on local officials by Muslims, including members of the banned Islamic Defenders Front (IDF), Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

11 Church of England Bishops Reject Denominational Blessings for Same-Sex Couples – October 16, 2023

India: Radical Hindus attack, hospitalize Christians in Chhattisgarh state – October 16, 2023

Texas church reports “record-breaking” number of baptisms this year – October 12, 2023

Nigeria: Jihadists continue onslaught against Christians in Kaduna state, 30 abductions in one attack – October 12, 2023

Nepal: Pastor to spend year in jail for allegedly converting Hindus to Christianity – October 11, 2023

US Christian anti-trafficking ministry has rescued more than 40,000 women and children from sexual predators – October 11, 2023

Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity – October 10, 2023

*Israel is at war!!* Weekly News Brief: 10/11/23

European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians

The European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending development aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas to make sure no money was misused.

IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty

The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.

U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at U.N. meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action

The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action.

Latest World News Headlines

UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel – October 9, 2023

Dutch Fishermen’s Town Prays For Israel; Lighthouse Lit For Jewish Nation – October 9, 2023

Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg refused to describe Hamas as “terrorists” in an EU statement condemning attack on Israel, diplomatic source says – October 9, 2023

100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike – October 8, 2023

Poland, Hungary Block EU Migration Statement at Summit (Worthy News Radio) – October 8, 2023

War torn Ukraine Supports Israel, Russia Muted In Its Response After Attacks Kill Hundreds – October 8, 2023

More Russian Strikes as Ukraine Region Mourns Scores Killed (Worthy News Radio) – October 8, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel Walks Back From Hostile Aircraft Warning; No Casualties Reported

Israel on Wednesday walked back from a warning that many “hostile aircraft” had entered the Jewish nation’s airspace from Lebanon, but rockets landed elsewhere. Alert systems showed several red warnings in northern Israel while sirens sounded in every town.

Israel Forms War Cabinet As Death Toll Rises To 1,200 

Israel formed a rare emergency government with opposition members to see the Jewish nation through its war with Hamas as the death toll of those killed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israel rose to 1,200. 

Latest Israel News Headlines

US does not intend to send ground troops to help Israel fight Hamas – October 11, 2023

Netanyahu and Gantz form emergency unity government – October 11, 2023

Israel instructs Gaza Palestinians on where to shelter from IDF counter-attack – October 11, 2023

Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas – October 10, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

House GOP report: ‘More than 99% of illegal aliens released’ by Biden administration remain in U.S.

More than 99% of illegal immigrants released by the Biden Administration from the border between Jan 20, 2021 and Mar 31, 2023 remain in the United States, according to a report released on Monday by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee.

RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and son of the former senator, announced on Monday in Philadelphia that he is dropping his Democratic Party bid for president and will run as an independent.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era – October 9, 2023

Biden says 11 Americans were killed in Israel; hostages unconfirmed – October 9, 2023

U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in sign of economic resilience – October 8, 2023

Biden administration trying to ‘disconnect the dots’ on Iranian assets and attack on Israel – October 8, 2023

Biden Says He Can’t Stop New Border Barrier Plan – October 5, 2023

Texas asks appeal judges to let it keep floating barrier in place on the Rio Grande – October 5, 2023

Trump lawyers: Mar-a-Lago documents trial shouldn’t start until ‘mid-November’ – October 5, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nepal: Pastor to spend year in jail for allegedly converting Hindus to Christianity

A pastor in Nepal has lost his appeal against conviction on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity and will now spend a year in prison, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Nepal is no longer officially a Hindu state, but Nepalese Christians are subjected to persecution from radical Hindu groups who want the country to return to Hinduism.

US Christian anti-trafficking ministry has rescued more than 40,000 women and children from sexual predators

Amid the global plagues of sex trafficking and child pornography, the US-based Christian organization All Things Possible Ministries has helped to free 40,000 trafficked women and children around the world, CBN News reports.

Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity

China’s ruling Communist Party is continuing its crackdown on Christianity by removing crosses from churches and adding new restrictions to religious activities, Missions Box reports. 

Latest Christian News Headlines

Malaysia: Court rules plaintiff cannot renounce Islam and revert to Christianity – October 9, 2023

Loren Cunningham, Founder Youth With A Mission, Dies At 88 – October 8, 2023

‘Laos Christians Expelled From Homes For Abandoning Traditional Belief’ – October 5, 2023

Uganda: Muslim extremist father locked up/starved his son for becoming a Christian – October 5, 2023

Nicaragua placed on Watch List of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted – October 5, 2023

Nigeria: Fulani terrorists murder 11 Christians in Plateau state, “the terrorists are known to the Nigerian government” – October 4, 2023

Laos Authorities Ban Christian Worship In Southern Area (Worthy News In-Depth) – October 3, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 10/4/23

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Thai Police Detain Teenager After Shooting Kills, Injures Several People At Bangkok Mall

Police in Thailand have detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of killing two people in a shooting at Bangkok’s luxurious Siam Paragon shopping mall, one of Asia’s most visited touristic spots.

US and Russia to hold nationwide emergency drills on the same day

Amid heightened tensions between the two countries over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US and Russia have each announced they will be holding nationwide emergency alert exercises on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Newsweek reports.

President Zelensky: ‘Ukraine To Start EU Membership Talks’ (Worthy News Radio)

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made clear his nation expects to start talks on joining the European Union as early as this year despite divisions within the EU about that issue. Zelensky made the announcement after a surprise EU foreign ministers meeting in Ukraine’s capital.

Latest World News Headlines

Mexico Church Mourns 10 Killed In Baptism Service – October 3, 2023

Ukraine hit Russia’s navy base in Crimea so hard that it is likely pulling some missions back to safer waters, UK intel says – October 3, 2023

Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals – October 2, 2023

Hungarian and US Colleague Win Nobel Prize for Controversial COVID Vaccine – October 2, 2023

1 Million Attend Poland Opposition Rally – October 2, 2023

Turkey Targets PKK Militants After Blast Rocks Ankara – October 2, 2023

US: Tehran can make nuclear bomb in less than two weeks – October 1, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Iran can’t stop Israel-Saudi peace, Netanyahu says in message to ayatollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday shot down Iran’s attempts at sowing criticism toward Israel’s growing normalized status in the Middle East.

Ancient aqueduct from time of Roman occupation discovered in Jerusalem

Archaeological excavations in the Giv’at Hamatos neighborhood of Jerusalem uncovered an ancient Aqueduct that once carried water throughout Jerusalem’s upper city during the time of Rome’s occupation, the Israel Antiquities Authorities announced on October 2.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli, Saudi officials say US hampering normalization with focus on Palestinians – October 2, 2023

Israel reportedly attacks Iranian arms shipment in Syria – October 2, 2023

Syrian media report Israel strike west of capital – October 1, 2023

Israel, Germany Sign ‘Historic’ Arrow-3 Missile Defense Deal – October 1, 2023

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Breaking U.S. News

Federal Court upholds Kentucky and Tennessee bans on sex-change surgeries/treatments for minors

The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week upheld legislation passed by Tennessee and Kentucky which bans sex-change surgeries and gender hormonal treatments, including “experimental” procedures for minors aged 17 and under, CBN News reports. In its September 28 ruling, the federal court reversed a preliminary injunction issued by a lower court which had prevented the legislation from taking effect.

Multiple People Shot At Morgan State University

Morgan State University in the U.S. city of Baltimore was rocked by gunfire late Tuesday, wounding five people, but none critically, police and other sources said.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump Mentioned As New House Speaker After Removal McCarthy – October 4, 2023

US President Joe Biden’s Son Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ On Gun Charges (Worthy News-Focus) – October 4, 2023

Kevin McCarthy Removed as Speaker Following Historic Vote – October 3, 2023

SCOTUS starts new term: gun rights, gerrymandering, access to abortion on a full agenda of important cases – October 3, 2023

House Republicans investigate reported Chinese targeting of U.S. military bases – October 3, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Long Shot’s Bid to Disqualify Trump in ’24 – October 2, 2023

Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine – October 2, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Laos Authorities Ban Christian Worship In Southern Area (Worthy News In-Depth)

Christian villagers in southern Laos have been threatened with detention and “huge fines” if they continue their church services, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.

Nigeria: Islamic terrorists inflict years-long campaign of terror on Pastors, Christians in Kaduna state

One of several northern Nigerian states in which Christians have faced genocidal murder and terror campaigns by Islamic militants determined to impose their version of Sharia law, Kaduna state has seen many Christians murdered, no fewer than 23 pastors killed, and more than 200 churches forcibly shut down since 2019, Barnabas Aid reports.

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

The annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is set for Sunday, November 5th this year, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen murder 15 Christians in one week, “the blood of innocent Christians cries profusely for justice” – October 2, 2023

Indonesia: Large group of Muslims hold anti-Christian protest outside church – October 2, 2023

Dutch Christian Destroys Hundreds Of ‘Idols’ In Netherlands – October 1, 2023

Study links decline of Christianity to collapse of marriage and fatherhood – September 29, 2023

Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen slaughter villagers in Kaduna state – September 28, 2023

US Christian groups call on Congress to act on behalf of persecuted Myanmar Christians – September 28, 2023

US: Police thwart “diabolical” mass shooting at Virginia church – September 28, 2023