Weekly News Brief: 11/2/23

US and China to hold long-awaited talks on nuclear arms control

For the first time since talks held with the Obama administration, China will next week hold “consultations” on nuclear arms control and non-proliferation, Reuters reports. China made the announcement Monday after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Washington, Reuters reports. The talks are understood to be taking place in the coming days.

Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island

China sent 43 warplanes and seven naval vessels near the island of Taiwan in a 24-hour period, the Tawainese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

US, Mideast Expecting More Iranian Cyberattacks

The United States is preparing for massive Iranian cyberattacks in retaliation for supporting Israel in its war against Hamas, several sources say.

Latest World News Headlines

Iran set to become new Chair of UN Human Rights Council, “it is unimaginable” – November 1, 2023

Ukraine Says Several Die in Russian Attacks Amid Worries Over New Weapon (Worthy News Radio) – November 1, 2023

McDonald’s Attacked With Rats By Suspected Hamas Supporters – October 31, 2023

Israel Reassessing Ties With Turkey After Being Called ‘War Criminal’ – October 31, 2023

Yemen’s Houthis Declare War Against Israel After Missile Strike – October 31, 2023

US Compares Anti-Jewish Attacks In Russia To Pogroms (Worthy News In-Depth)  – October 31, 2023

UK Home Secretary describes Pro-Palestinian protests as “hate marches” – October 31, 2023

Breaking Israel News

IDF: Troops breach Hamas defenses, approach Gaza City; anti-tank missile chief slain

Military officials declared Wednesday that Israeli forces had breached Hamas’s first line of defense and were approaching Gaza City, saying the deaths of 16 soldiers this week in and near Gaza were a “heavy price.”

Hamas Official Pledges To Destroy Israel (Video)

A senior Hamas official has warned that his fighters will repeat the October 7 massacres in Israel until the Jewish nation is annihilated.

Death Toll Israeli Forces Killed In War Approaching 330; Prime Minister Mourning

Israel’s military said Wednesday that 11 troops died in ground fighting in the Gaza Strip, taking the number of Israeli military killed since October 7 to at least 326.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hamas Says: ‘Tunnels for Us, Not For Civilians’ – October 31, 2023

Israel Confirms It Struck Refugee Camp, Killing Hamas Commander – October 31, 2023

Gantz tells Arab Israelis: “You are an inseparable part of Israeli society” – October 31, 2023

Israel agrees to allow 100 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza every day – October 31, 2023

Israel’s Netanyahu rejects cease-fire, says it’s ‘time for war’ against Hamas – October 31, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US House overwhelmingly approves bill sanctioning foreign supporters of Hamas

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill to sanction foreign supporters of the Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist movements, the Jerusalem Post reports. The bill now heads to the Senate for approval.

House Republicans introduce bill to protect religious foster carers from forced affirmation of LGBTQ childrens’ gender identity

House Republicans have introduced a bill that would prevent the Biden administration from implementing a proposed rule requiring foster care agencies to place LGBTQ children only with families who specifically affirm their stated gender identities, thus excluding religious families who oppose gay and gender ideology, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Americans Refusing To Sign Help ‘Hamas Free Palestine’ Petition After Reading Conditions – November 2, 2023

GOP Senators: Biden’s border policies create ‘increased threat’ of terrorist attack – November 2, 2023

US Fed holds interest rates steady at 22-year high – November 1, 2023

FBI director warns of ‘historic’ antisemitism levels – October 31, 2023

FBI Director: Hamas presents the most significant domestic terrorist threat in the US since ISIS (Video) – October 31, 2023

Republicans set deadline for answers on terrorists coming through southern border – October 31, 2023

Senate Democrats press Biden administration to cover over-the-counter birth control – October 31, 2023

Breaking Christian News

India: Three Christians detained on anti-conversion charges in Uttar Pradesh state

Three Christian men in India’s Uttar Pradesh state were imprisoned last week on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. 

Egypt:Islamic extremists burn down home of Christian man

Islamic extremists in Upper Egypt set fire to the home of a Christian man on the incorrect notion that he was starting a house-church there, Barnabas Fund reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: 16 Christians slaughtered by Islamic terrorists in Benue state – November 1, 2023

Nigeria: Evangelical Christian doctor murdered in Nasarawa state – October 30, 2023

Evangelical Mike Johnson ‘Raised Up’ as House Speaker – October 28, 2023

We Are Really in a Move of God: Free Chapel Revival Services Extended Through Sunday – October 26, 2023

North Carolina: Thousands are saved and healed in Mario Murillo tent crusade in Winston-Salem – October 26, 2023

Church of England prayers of blessing for same-sex couples may not be in use until 2025 – October 26, 2023

Nigeria: Christian chemistry student abducted by Muslim group seeking her forced conversion to Islam – October 26, 2023

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