Fragment of 16th Century Ming Dynasty Bowl Uncovered on Mount Zion
In a remarkable find, archaeologists have uncovered an inscribed fragment of a 500-year-old genuine Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Ha’aretz reports.
Year: 2024
Indonesia Muslim Villagers Ban Christmas Choir Practice
A Christian choir in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province pondered Monday how to perform this Christmas after local Muslims objected to their rehearsal.
Meta Censors Worthy News UN Story Among Others
U.S. Tech giant Meta acknowledged Tuesday that “harmless content” was too often removed from its social media platform, infringing on “the free expression we set out to enable.”
Syria’s Ousted President In Russia
Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow after fleeing his country, according to Russian state media and Iranian officials.
After Hunter Biden Pardon, Trump Vows to Pardon Many Jan. 6 Protesters
President Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter may give President-elect Donald Trump a blank check to issue his own round of pardons upon taking office.
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Syria and Secures Syrian Side of Mount Hermon
Israeli Air Force jets struck dozens of targets across Syria on Sunday, neutralizing weaponry at risk of falling into hostile hands amid the rapid collapse of the Assad regime. Israel also secured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon to expand the demilitarized buffer zone and strengthen key defensive positions along the border.
Trump Talks Peace With Ukraine’s Zelensky Around Opening Of Notre-Dame
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a fire damaged the Paris landmark.
Syria Christians Face Islamic Challenges After Overthrow Of President (Worthy News In-Depth)
There was mounting concern Sunday about Syria’s Christian minority after Islamic rebels captured the capital, Damascus, forcing longtime autocratic President Bashar al-Assad to flee the nation.
Israel Strikes Chemical Weapons Factory in Syria
Israel struck a chemical weapons factory belonging to the former regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to prevent it from falling into rebel hands. The attack occurred just days after the United Nations Security Council was warned about potentially large quantities of unaccounted-for chemical warfare agents in Syria.
President-Elect Trump Urged U.S. on Syria; “Let It Play Out”
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump proclaimed Saturday on his Truth Social media platform the end of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule and suggested it was a moment of profound geopolitical change.
Assad Toppled in Syria; Damascus Falls
Syria’s 50-year Assad dynasty abruptly ended this weekend when a lightning 10-day rebel offensive overran government-held territory and seized Damascus with little resistance. Bashar al-Assad, who ruled for nearly 25 years, fled by plane to an unknown destination as rebels took the capital.
Ukraine Awaiting Guns Banned In Canada
Canada’s Liberal government has pledged to donate banned firearms to Ukraine, which is facing a blood-stained Christmas with Russian troops backed by North Korean forces capturing more territories.
Explosions Rock Dutch Flats, Killing Five; Police Searching For Suspects
At least five people died, and four others were injured in explosions rocking a block of flats in the Dutch city of The Hague, and local authorities did not rule out a deliberate attack.
Romania’s President Declines To Step Down This Month After Controversial Elections
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis says he won’t resign on December 21 as planned but will leave after a new head of state is elected.
Israel Rushing Reinforcements To Golan Heights As Syria’s Fighting Escalates
Israel rushed to send reinforcements to the Golan Heights as they border Syria, where Islamic rebels rapidly gain territory, threatening long-time Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power.
Israel ‘Eliminates Hamas Chief Of Aerial Attacks’
Israel’s military said Friday it had “eliminated” a mastermind of aerial attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023, when 1,200 people were killed by Hamas and other air strikes targeting Israeli forces.
EU Orders TikTok Freeze Over Romania’s Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate (Worthy News In-Depth)
The European Union has ordered social media firm TikTok to freeze data linked to Romania’s elections after the meteoric rise in popularity of a pro-Russia presidential hopeful who says the moon landings “were staged,” soft drinks “include microchips” and disputes the chemical formula for water.
Romania’s Constitutional Court Annuls Presidential Vote
Romania has plunged into political turmoil as the country’s top court annulled its presidential elections and the upcoming runoff, which was initially scheduled for Sunday, December 8.
Syrian Islamic Rebels Overtake Hama; Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Focus)
Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad, adding to concerns about the plight of the country’s Christian minority, according to military officials and aid workers.
Egypt Presents New Ceasefire Proposal to Hamas
Egypt has presented Hamas with an updated proposal to free some of the roughly 100 remaining hostages and initiate a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli officials said.