In today’s podcast, we will continue our study into Leviticus 19 as it tackles more subjects, including animal breeding, orchard planting and harvesting, and more!

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In today’s podcast, we will continue our study into Leviticus 19 as it tackles more subjects, including animal breeding, orchard planting and harvesting, and more!

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Indonesia’s Bali Island Hit By Quake
Indonesia’s tropical island of Bali, an essential host for Group of 20 summits and events this year, was reeling Wednesday after a strong earthquake and two aftershocks hit the area.

New Zealand: Study shows dangerously high level of airborne microplastic pollution in Auckland
A new study shows that the number of microplastic particles polluting the air in New Zealand’s city of Auckland is the equivalent to more than three million plastic bottles per year, the University of Auckland (UOA) reports.

Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters riot in Brasilia against certification of da Silva as new president
Supporters of outgoing Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro clashed with law enforcement officers, set fire to vehicles, and allegedly tried to storm federal police headquarters in Brasilia Monday, in protest at the official certification of leftist Lula da Silva as Brazil’s newly elected president, DW reports.
Alleged Lockerbie Bomb Maker In US Custody – December 13, 2022
Three Shot Dead In Australia, Three Attackers Killed – December 13, 2022
Britain Ponders Controversial Digital Currency – December 13, 2022
U.S. expected to announce major nuclear fusion energy breakthrough – December 12, 2022
Iran executes second person by public hanging in connection with violence during protests – December 12, 2022
Northern Ireland can ban pro-life activism near abortion clinics, UK Supreme Court says – December 12, 2022
Europe’s Parliament Hit By Qatar Corruption Scandal; Several Arrests – December 12, 2022

IDF chief confirms Israel behind strike on Iran arms convoy near Syria-Iraq border
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi confirmed Wednesday that an airstrike in early November on a convoy allegedly carrying Iranian arms near the Syria-Iraq border was carried out by the Israeli Air Force.

Czech president requests to move embassy to Jerusalem
Czech President Miloš Zeman requested on Monday to move his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in the coming months.
Netanyahu inches closer to power with new parliament speaker – December 13, 2022
Outgoing Coalition Members Craft ‘Total War’ Plan to Create Chaos for Netanyahu Government – December 12, 2022
Report: Israel warns will bomb Beirut airport if it’s used for Iran weapon shipments – December 11, 2022
IDF launches snap drill with thousands of troops, simulating fighting in north – December 11, 2022

DeSantis Declares War on CDC Over COVID-19 Vaccines
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking a grand jury to investigate whether Floridians were misled by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers after claims by his state’s surgeon general that the vaccines could potentially harm those who received it.

Biden Signs ‘Respect For Marriage Act’ Into Law
President Joe Biden signed the “Respect for Marriage Act” into law Tuesday on the South Lawn of the White House, requiring the federal government to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages carried out at the state level.
Federal deficit to pass $3 trillion for second year, economic growth higher than expected – December 13, 2022
SEC, Justice Department charge FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried – December 13, 2022
Congressional lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill banning TikTok in United States – December 13, 2022
U.S. tests first successful air-launched hypersonic missile off California coast – December 13, 2022
$857.9 Billion Defense Bill Includes $800 Million for Ukraine – December 13, 2022
Household wealth dropped by $13.5 trillion from January to September, second-worst destruction on record – December 12, 2022
Schumer: Senate Headed for Short-Term Funding Bill to Prevent Shutdown – December 12, 2022

Archaeologists conducting a dig at a burial site in Britain have uncovered an elaborate gold necklace with a cross pendant which likely belonged to an affluent female Christian leader between 630 to 670 A.D, some 1,300 years ago, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Uganda: Evangelist severely beaten by Islamic extremists after leading Muslims to Christ
Islamic extremists in Uganda severely beat up a pastor and members of his congregation and demolished his church last month after discovering he led Muslims to Christ earlier this year, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Myanmar: Baptist bishop arrested and detained by military junta
A well-known Baptist bishop in Myanmar has been detained at an undisclosed location after being arrested by the military junta Sunday because of his Bible teaching, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
100 Christian Women, Girls Abducted In Pakistan – December 12, 2022
Massive Detentions Of Christian Refugees Underway In Thailand – December 11, 2022
Thailand Detains Christians, Including Girl Seeking Asylum – December 8, 2022
Myanmar: Child among three killed in military attack on Christian village – December 8, 2022
Bipartisan religious freedom commission “outraged” at US failure to add Nigeria and India to list of countries of particular concern – December 7, 2022
Algeria: Government is persecuting the Church, which continues to grow – December 6, 2022
Afghanistan: Christians trying to flee the country to escape intense persecution – December 6, 2022
Today, we will read and look into the commands in the chapter and how it is a sort of ‘recap’ of the ten commandments. We will also discuss “Who is the poor? And what are the right things for us to do for them?”

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Argentina Vice President Sentenced Over Corruption
Argentina faced more upheaval Wednesday after an Argentine federal court found Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner guilty of corruption.

Putin holds council meeting on domestic security following 3 airbase ‘explosions’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called a meeting with his security council to discuss the country’s domestic defenses after three airbases saw “explosions” this week.

‘Army May Intervene In Brazil’
Brazil’s military could still intervene to prevent leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from becoming the next president, well-informed sources suggested Tuesday.
Russia: Putin signs law banning all LGBT expression in public life – December 6, 2022
Indonesia Bans Extramarital Sex – December 6, 2022
Ukraine: Civilians without electricity in deep winter as Russia continues strikes on infrastructure – December 6, 2022
Iran may be able to build ‘crude’ nukes within six months – December 5, 2022
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Erupts, 2,000 Flee – December 5, 2022
Iran Abandons Morality Police After Protests; Christians Still Uncertain (Worthy News In-Depth) – December 5, 2022
Nigeria: ‘Weapons For Ukraine Reach Islamist Terrorists’ (Worthy News Investigation) – December 5, 2022

Gantz orders IDF to prepare for escalation in light of new government
Defense Minister Benny Gantz ordered the IDF to prepare for the possibility of an escalation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in light of ongoing security tensions and the entry of the new government, the defense minister revealed in an interview with Ynet on Tuesday.

IAF, French air force hold joint strike drills over Israel’s skies
Israeli and French aircraft held a joint aerial exercise this week over Israel’s skies that simulated airstrikes and combating aerial threats, the Israeli Air Force said Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia wants to normalize ties with Israel – December 6, 2022
Bahraini FM: Palestinian statehood bedrock of Abraham Accords success – December 5, 2022
IDF readiness for war compromised by West Bank tension – December 5, 2022
Hamas fires at Israeli jets as air force hits terror group following rocket attack – December 4, 2022
Real ID Deadline Pushed Back Again

The Real ID deadline has been pushed back yet again. The Department of Homeland Security deadline for enforcement will shift back another 24 months, from May 2023 to May 2025, the agency said Monday. After that date, federal agencies like the TSA will no longer accept driver’s licenses and other forms of identification that do not meet federal standards.

US Trade Deficit Widens in October on Weak Exports
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in October as slowing global demand and a strong dollar weighed on exports.
Supreme Court grapples with Christian business owner’s objection to Colorado’s pro-LGBTQ law – December 5, 2022
White House dismisses Hunter Biden laptop ‘Twitter files’ as ‘distraction’ – December 5, 2022
White House opposes repealing military vaccine mandate through NDAA – December 5, 2022
Pentagon urged to build advanced defenses against growing cruise, hypersonic missile threats to U.S. – December 5, 2022
Trump Reacts To Hunter Biden ‘Twitter Files’: This ‘Allows For The Termination Of All Rules, Regulations, And Articles, Even … In The Constitution’ – December 4, 2022
Republicans push to end military vaccine mandate through annual defense bill – December 4, 2022
Bombshell Twitter files suggest censorship driven by politics and connections, not facts – December 3, 2022

Algeria: Government is persecuting the Church, which continues to grow
While Algeria’s government has now shut down all but a tiny handful of churches in the country, Algerian church leaders say the persecution is causing an increase in the number of new Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Afghanistan: Christians trying to flee the country to escape intense persecution
The US-based aid organization Release International (RI) has reported that Christians in Afghanistan are trying to escape their home country as the ruling Taliban advance a regime of violence against them and other religious minorities, Christian Today (CT) reports.

Call to prayer for missionary pilot and volunteers imprisoned by Mozambique government
A call to prayer has been sent out for the release of an American Christian missionary pilot and two South African volunteers who have been jailed in Mozambique for a month since being arrested by government officials on suspicion of insurgents in the ongoing civil war, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
California Supreme Court says church cannot be forced to pay over $200,000 in COVID-19 fines – December 5, 2022
Nigeria: Christian couple and daughter hacked to death by suspected Fulani jihadists in Benue state – December 5, 2022
Nigeria: 48 Christians abducted in two attacks on buses, “please mobilize prayer for our brethren” – December 5, 2022
Jailed Church Leader Facing India Trial – December 2, 2022
China Closes House Church And School – December 2, 2022
Egypt Allows More Churches Amid Persecution – December 2, 2022
Cambridge University Dean defends sermon claiming Jesus had “trans body” with “vaginal” wound in His side – December 1, 2022

Netherlands to close up to 3,000 farms to comply with EU rules
The Dutch government plans to buy and close down up to 3,000 farms near environmentally sensitive areas to comply with EU nature preservation rules.

Russia delays nuclear talks with US, cites Ukraine war as factor in decision
Moscow has postponed a round of nuclear arms control talks with the United States set for this week because of stark differences in approach and tensions over Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said Tuesday.

China on pace to match U.S. nuclear stockpile by 2035, Pentagon warns
The Chinese military’s rapid buildup is on pace to reach 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035 — nearly the number of current U.S.-deployed warheads, the Pentagon said in a survey of Chinese military power revealed Tuesday.
Pope Fires Leadership Of Largest Charity – November 29, 2022
China Crackdown On Massive Protests – November 29, 2022
European ‘super cartel’ busted in six countries; 49 arrests, 30 tons of cocaine seized – November 29, 2022
Biden gives Chevron permit to restart Venezuelan oil sales – November 29, 2022
Protests Spread In China, Threatening Rulers – November 28, 2022
Hungary Delaying NATO Expansion Seeks Israel’s Defense – November 28, 2022
Build the wall? Finland plans border fence with Russia as NATO membership looms – November 28, 2022

IDF to hold joint air drills with US, simulating strikes on Iran and proxies
The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday said it would be holding a series of joint aerial exercises with the US military, simulating strikes against Iran and its regional terror proxies.

Israel will be first country to deliver emergency medical supplies nationwide by drone
Israel is set to become the first country in the world that can fly urgent medical supplies to hospitals nationwide through the use of aerial drones, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel, US to hold air drill simulating striking Iran nuclear program – November 29, 2022
IDF arrests 3,000 Palestinians, thwarts 500 attacks in past 6 months – November 29, 2022
Netanyahu walks political and diplomatic tightrope as he forms coalition – November 28, 2022
IDF chief says joint activities with US in Mideast to be ‘significantly expanded’ – November 24, 2022

Same-sex marriage bill passes Senate; lawmakers reject GOP religious liberty amendments
Bipartisan legislation to codify same-sex marriage under federal law passed the Senate on Tuesday with the help of a dozen Republicans, capping off months of negotiations between both parties over how to address religious liberty concerns.

Oath Keepers boss guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Billionaire Musk Says Apple Threatens Twitter – November 29, 2022
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, starts to erupt for first time in nearly four decades – November 29, 2022
Senate Moves Same-Sex Marriage Bill a Step Closer to Passage – November 29, 2022
Respect for Marriage Act pending in Senate is raising constitutional concerns – November 28, 2022
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushes for new mental health agenda after mass shootings – November 28, 2022
Biden admin scrambles to track $20B in Ukraine aid as House Republicans warn of audits – November 28, 2022
Biden Says He Wants Congress To Pass Gun Control In Lame-Duck Session – November 24, 2022

Iraq: Christian families are leaving in droves
The Chaldean Patriarchate has issued a statement attesting that Iraqi Christians are leaving their country in droves due to compelling sociological and political factors, which include discrimination, Agenzia Fides reports. The Christians of Iraq make up one of the oldest continuous Christian communities in the world; there are an estimated 500,000 Christians still in the country.

Federal agencies and the state of Wyoming have acknowledged in settling a lawsuit filed against them that the Christian Wyoming Rescue Mission is free to hire only like-minded believers who share in the organization’s mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Washington Times reports.
Syria: Christians under threat from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham terror group – November 29, 2022
Sudan: Pastor jailed after praying for his mother to be healed – November 29, 2022
Pakistan: 200 Christian families homeless after government demolishes homes and church – November 29, 2022
China: Crackdown and closure of house churches continues – November 29, 2022
Nigeria: Parish priest kidnapped by Islamist gunmen in Enugu state – November 24, 2022
UK street evangelist charged with public order offense after preaching on homosexuality – November 24, 2022
249 more congregations vote to leave United Methodist Church over homosexuality issue – November 23, 2022

Bolsonaro contests Brazil election, demands votes be annulled
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is contesting his defeat in the October election and calling on the electoral authority to annul votes cast on most of the nation’s electronic voting machines, citing a software bug that independent experts have said didn’t affect the reliability of results.

Beijing deploys 10 times more operators than U.S. Cyber Command
Once considered “sloppy” in its cyber operations, China’s online capabilities have grown rapidly over the past decade into a dangerous threat regarded as equal to U.S. military digital skills, a new congressional report warns.

Russia Unveils Nuclear Icebreaker in Push For Arctic Dominance
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker as Russia pushes to develop the Arctic and seeks new energy markets amid sanctions over Ukraine.
Turkey’s Erdogan vows ground operation into Syria ‘soon’ – November 22, 2022
US says continues to oppose any military action destabilizing Syria – November 22, 2022
Iran says it has begun enriching uranium to 60% purity at Fordo underground site – November 22, 2022
2 girls beheaded at ISIS family members displacement camp in Syria – November 22, 2022
Iran intensifies violent crackdown on protests as number of casualties rises – November 22, 2022
G20 Wants Worldwide Vaccination Passport (Worthy News In-Depth) – November 21, 2022
UN Atomic Agency chief says urgent action required to prevent nuclear accident in Ukraine following new blasts near nuclear plant – November 21, 2022

U.S. and Israel discuss military drill to simulate conflict with Iran, proxies
The United States and Israel have discussed a joint military drill that would simulate a possible attack against Iran and its Middle East proxies.

Israel: Iran at Brink of Enriching Uranium at 90 Percent Level
Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israeli military intelligence, warned Monday that Iran could soon approach the 90% uranium enrichment level necessary to build a nuclear weapon, Axios reported.
IDF Chief of Staff meets US National Security Advisor – November 21, 2022
Syria says four soldiers killed in Israeli airstrikes on military bases – November 20, 2022
After Israeli-owned tanker hit, US to deploy 100 unmanned vessels in Persian Gulf – November 20, 2022
Over 20 Killed In Gaza Refugee Camp Fire – November 18, 2022

Biden extends student loan repayment pause as debt cancellation placed on hold amid legal challenge
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the extension of the pause on federal student loan payments as the courts determine the legality of his student loan cancellation plan.

Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
ICE arrests 138 sex offenders who entered the US illegally – November 21, 2022
New Trump special prosecutor overturned by Supreme Court, tied to IRS scandal – November 21, 2022
Gunman Kills 5 In US Gay Nightclub – November 21, 2022
FBI, DHS ‘Very Concerned’ About Chinese Communists Opening Police Stations in the U.S. – November 20, 2022
AG Garland Appoints Special Counsel to Oversee Probes into Election Interference on Jan. 6, Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago – November 20, 2022
Home sales fell for the ninth straight month in October, as higher mortgage rates scared off potential buyers – November 20, 2022
Nancy Pelosi Steps Down As US Democratic Leader – November 18, 2022

Nine Christians hospitalized after Hindu extremist attack on church
A mob of radicalized Hindu nationalists beat up and hospitalized nine Christians during an attack on a church hall in India’s Chhattisgarh state earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Bibles At Bloodstained World Cup Despite Persecution (Worthy News In-Depth)
As crowds enjoyed soccer in the bloodstained stadiums of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup after thousands of migrant workers were killed, Christians began distributing Bibles in 14 languages.

Eritrea: 98 Christians remain in prison for their faith
The Eritrean government is still holding in detention 98 Christians who were arrested on account of their faith in September, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Political divisions in church can drive pastors to burnout, poll shows – November 21, 2022
Christian persecution is worsening amid Western denial – November 18, 2022
Ukrainian prison ministry is helping Russian POWs – November 16, 2022
500 anti-Christian hate crimes documented in Europe last year – November 16, 2022
Russian army attacked 270 religious sites in Ukraine during first months of invasion – November 16, 2022
58 US churches vote to disaffiliate from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ stance – November 15, 2022
Algeria has closed 16 evangelical churches in crackdown on proselytization – November 15, 2022
Today we will discuss uncleanness, discharges from the flesh, sexual sin, and more in the chapter.

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U.S. Talks With Russia Over Nuclear Escalation (Worthy News Radio)
The United States says it has talked with high-level Russian officials to prevent the armed conflict in Ukraine from escalating into nuclear warfare. Tuesday’s announcement comes after Ukraine said it would not negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin following reports that Washington asked Kyiv to signal it is open to peace.

Massive Outages As Kyiv Fears More Russian Strikes (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities urged residents in Ukraine’s capital to make plans to leave after the president warned of more Russian air strikes that could cut off Kyiv’s power supplies.

19 Killed In Tanzania’s Worst Plane Crash In Decades
At least 19 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Sunday as it approached the airport, the country’s prime minister said.
Major conflict with China ‘is coming,’ outgoing Strategic Command chief warns – November 8, 2022Russia Says US ‘Lowering Nuclear Threshold’ With New Atomic Bomb (Worthy News In-Depth) – November 8, 2022Thousands Surround Hungary’s TV Complex – November 8, 2022Dutch Police Intervene In ‘Conspiracy Protest’ – November 8, 2022Ukraine: ‘Russia looting Kherson homes ahead of battle’ – November 8, 2022North Korea Says Missile Launches Were ‘Simulated Strikes’ On U.S., South Korea – November 6, 2022Green Activists Storm Amsterdam Airport; ‘Medical Flight Endangered’ – November 6, 2022

Mysterious strikes in Syria hit fuel convoy from Iraq; Iranians killed
Late night airstrikes in eastern Syria along the border with Iraq targeted Iran-backed militiamen, inflicting casualties, Syrian opposition activists said Wednesday. According to two paramilitary officers in Iraq, some of those killed in the attack were Iranian nationals.
Israel joins Mideast nations, including Iraq, Lebanon, to agree on climate action

Israel’s environmental protection minister attended a regional meeting Tuesday alongside Iraqi and Lebanese leaders at the global climate conference taking place in Egypt, the minister’s office said, where the group pledged to work together to tackle climate change.
Abraham Accords’ lasting impact may be eventual peace between Israel and Saudis: ex-ambassador – November 8, 2022Major new gas deposit discovered off Israeli coast – November 7, 2022Netanyahu starts coalition negotiations with bloc leaders – November 6, 2022IDF to hold a military exercise in northern Israel – November 6, 2022

Republicans Seek To Take Congress As Christians Pray
U.S. Senate incumbents, including Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and senior Republican John Thune, won re-election in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections during heightened political and social turmoil.

Abortion-Related Ballot Measures: A Disheartening Night For Pro-Life Americans
While abortion was indirectly on the ballot for many voters across the nation in Tuesday’s midterm election, it was also the subject of specific ballot measures in five states – with results disappointing for pro-lifers.
Nail-biter: Control of Senate hangs in the balance – November 9, 2022Less than a third of Americans believe Bible should determine right and wrong – November 8, 2022Attacks on pro-life centers far outnumber those on abortion clinics, report shows – November 8, 2022Republicans, Democrats File Over 100 Lawsuits in Run-up to Midterms – November 8, 2022Biden: ‘Give Me Two More Democrats in the Senate and…We’re Going to Codify Roe v. Wade’ – November 8, 2022DOJ will monitor polls in 24 states to ensure voting law compliance – November 7, 2022Judge blocks New York’s ban on carrying guns in places of worship – November 6, 2022
Jailed Canadian Pastor acquitted of breaching COVID-19 restrictions on church services

A pastor in Canada who was jailed for breaching COVID-19 restrictions on in-person worship services was acquitted this week of charges that he violated public health orders, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

In an apparent violation of Indonesia’s constitutional protection of religious freedom, two local officials in Java Island joined forces with Islamist organizations to block the construction of a Christian church building, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Church of England Evangelicals reject Bishop’s proposal to allow blessing of same-sex marriages
Church of England Evangelicals have rejected a theological essay published by the Bishop of Oxford which argues Anglican clergy should be able to bless and marry same-sex couples if they choose, the Christian Post (CP) reports. The Church of England does not allow the blessing of civil partnerships or the marrying of same-sex couples.
Nigeria: Islamic militants murder 15 Christians, including community leaders, in Plateau state – November 8, 2022India: Off-duty police officer among Hindu mob attacking Christian prayer meeting – November 8, 2022Hungary’s Premier Awarded For Supporting Persecuted Christians – November 3, 2022Two Christians suddenly released from jail after convictions for leading churches – November 3, 2022US Christian organization delivers 225,000 children’s Bibles to North Macedonia – November 2, 2022Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues – November 1, 2022
In today’s podcast, we will discuss the chapter and how it applies to us today. We will discuss Leprosy, it’s similarities to MRSA, and what God’s protocol for the Priests office were relating to it.

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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after less than 2 months in office
Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after less than two months in office amid pressure following a reversal of economic policies that led to economic instability.

Britain Says Russian Warplane Fired Missile Close To U.K. Spy Aircraft Over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet last month released a missile near an unarmed British spy plane in international airspace over the Black Sea, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told Parliament on October 20.

Central Bank Digital Currencies Spark Outrage; Dutch Queen Questioned
Dutch Queen Maxima has come under pressure over embracing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which could enable governments to control people’s spending.
Russia’s Putin declares martial law in 4 annexed Ukrainian regions – October 19, 2022
Hundreds Die In Nigeria’s Worst Flooding In Decade – October 19, 2022
Russian Missiles Destroy Ukraine’s Infrastructure After Crash – October 18, 2022
US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers near Alaska – October 18, 2022
Saudi prince sends threat to the West after Biden warns of consequences for kingdom – October 17, 2022
NATO kicks off nuclear drills amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine war – October 17, 2022
Netherlands In Turmoil Over Cruise Ships For Migrants (Worthy News In-Depth) – October 17, 2022

Israeli military launches week-long drill across northern Israel
The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday it had begun a week-long military drill across northern Israel, as tensions remained high with the Lebanese Hezbollah terror group.

Hamas in first Syria visit in decade as relations thaw
A Hamas delegation arrived in Damascus Wednesday for talks with President Bashar Al-Assad in the first such visit since the Palestinian Islamist group severed ties with Syria a decade ago.
Israel eyes blockchain tech to issue government bonds – October 19, 2022
Israel’s PM Against Jewish Prayer At Temple Mount, Arabs Welcome – October 19, 2022
Gantz, Netanyahu both reiterate Israel’s unwillingness to sell weapons to Ukraine – October 18, 2022
Russian ex-president: If Israel sends weapons to Ukraine it will destroy Moscow ties – October 17, 2022
Biden announces release of 15 million barrels of emergency reserve oil

President Joe Biden has announced he will release 15 million barrels of oil from America’s emergency Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a move analysts say is intended to show voters in next month’s midterm elections that he is concerned about high gas prices, USA Today reports.

Texas has seized over 336 million ‘lethal doses’ of fentanyl during Operation Lone Star, DPS says
A border security mission launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has resulted in 336 million “lethal doses” of fentanyl being seized since it began earlier this year, enough to kill the entire population of the United States, he said.
DOJ prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to charge Trump after Mar-a-Lago raid: Report – October 19, 2022
California: 2020 wildfires wiped out all state reductions in greenhouse gas emissions since 2003 – October 19, 2022
Report: The US military is “weak” and risks inability to properly defend America’s interests – October 19, 2022
Biden pledges to prioritize abortion rights codification if Democrats increase House majorities in midterms – October 18, 2022
House GOP preps bills for first 100 days if Republicans capture majority – October 18, 2022
Prosecutor says U.S. voting leak to Chinese workers ‘probably largest data breach in U.S. history’ – October 18, 2022
Supreme Court to hear major elections challenge and LGBT, religious rights dispute in December – October 18, 2022

Iran Christians Freed From Troubled Evin Prison
Iranian authorities have freed two Christian converts from one of Iran’s most notorious prisons after a fire there killed eight inmates and injured dozens of others, well-informed Christians told Worthy News Wednesday.
Iran: Concerns raised for Christian couple jailed in harsh prison for house church activity
There has been increasing concern for the well-being of an Iranian Christian couple who were imprisoned in a notoriously harsh Tehran jail in August following their convictions for leading and belonging to a house church, the Christian Post reports.

Several Killed In Nigeria Church Attack
Suspected Islamic gunmen have attacked a church in north-central Nigeria during a service, killing a woman and her young daughter, as part of an ongoing anti-Christian campaign, authorities say.
Myanmar: Baptist pastor murdered in his home – October 18, 2022
India government stalling on affirmative action for Dalit Christians – October 18, 2022
China: Christian man fined over $20,000 for illegal religious activity – October 17, 2022
Ukrainian church driven underground in Russian-occupied areas – October 17, 2022
Hungary Urges More Support For Persecuted Christians – October 16, 2022
Pastors Reveal Troubled US Economy Is Having Negative Impact on Churches – October 13, 2022
Nigeria: ISWAP murder three more Christians – October 13, 2022