Indonesia Detains Influencer For ‘Blasphemy Against Jesus’
Indonesian police have detained a social media influencer for blasphemy against Jesus while Christians face growing pressure in the world’s largest Muslim nation, sources told Worthy News.
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Hungary’s Anti-Migration PM Interrupted At EU News Briefing
Hungary’s fiercely anti-migration prime minister lashed out at the European Union during a tense news conference interrupted by a furious activist and politician.
Biden Cancels Trip As Florida Flees Hurricane Milton (Worthy News In-Depth)
Joe Biden canceled a trip to Germany and his first visit to Africa as the U.S. president because Hurricane Milton was to hit Florida, where officials warned residents, “You are going to die” if they stayed behind.
Afghanis Are Tiring of Islam and Turning to Christ, Report
Just over three years since the Islamic extremist Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Open Doors UK international advocacy organization spoke to three Christian widows who confirmed that, amid intense oppression and danger, Afghanis have been turning from Islam to Christ.
Nigeria: Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter Seven Christians in Benue State, “The Nigerian Government Must Take Action”
With a new Islamist president who is seen to have no respect for believers in Christ, Nigeria continues to be the world’s deadliest country for Christians: Fulani jihadist herdsmen continued their slaughter of Christians by murdering seven people in Egwuma village, Agatu County, Benue state last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The attack was the fourth to be carried out in the region over the previous four weeks.
Deficit Nears $2 Trillion as Lawmakers Borrow $5 Billion Per Day
The U.S. annual deficit is nearing $2 trillion for this fiscal year, almost double the record deficits before the COVID-19 pandemic, as federal borrowing hit more than $5 billion per day.
Database: More Than 13,000 Gender Reassignment Procedures on Minors Between 2019-23
Sex reassignment procedures and surgeries on children have gained national prominence in recent years, and half of U.S. states now have laws passed either restricting or banning them.
US Employers Adds Over 250,000 Jobs in September
Defying economists’ forecasts that the US would see around 150,000 jobs added in September, American employers instead added 254,000 jobs last month. The surge in job creation was reported by the US Labor Department on Friday, October 4.
Biden: US and Israel “Discussing” Response to Iran Attack, Possibly Striking Iranian Oil Facilities
Reiterating his administration’s intent to “help Israel” in its response to the Iranian regime’s October 1 ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state, US President Joe Biden said last week that American and Israeli leaders were “in discussion” about how to respond and that striking Iran’s oil facilities was not off the table, the Times of Israel responded.
Israel’s Prime Minister Pledges Victory To Grieving Nation
Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged Monday on the October 7 massacre’s anniversary that “together with God’s grace,” the grieving Jewish nation will triumph over evil.
Torah Ceremony In Jerusalem Marks October 7 Day of Mourning
A Torah dedication ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem marked the first anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas fighters in Israel honoring victims and fallen soldiers.
Social Media Platform Telegram Faces Mideast Troubles
Social media platform Telegram says that “due to the recent events in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, Lebanon, and Iran,” it “experienced unprecedented loads.”
Israel Expands Offensive In Lebanon Despite Warnings From Iran
Israel’s military expanded its offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday with troops moving into a new zone in southwest Lebanon, despite new warnings from Iran.
Hezbollah Hits Tel Aviv After Israel Strikes Its Intelligence Center
Sirens wailed across Tel Aviv and elsewhere in central Israel late Monday as Hezbollah fired at least five rockets from Lebanon toward the Jewish nation, shortly after Israel announced it hit Hezbollah’s intelligence center in Beirut.
Rocket Attacks Hit Israel On October 7 Anniversary; Numerous Injured
As Israeli families grieved their loved ones on the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre, “they were forced to run for their lives in order to seek shelter from rockets” fired from Yemen, Lebanon, and Gaza, Israel’s military said Monday.
‘Heartbeat Law’ In Effect Again After Georgia Supreme Court Ruling
Stoppage of Georgia’s abortion law banning abortion after six weeks has been stayed by the state Supreme Court, giving time for the attorney general’s appeal to be heard.
‘Suspect’: Lawmakers Ratchet Up Investigation Into Soros Radio Station Deal
Republican lawmakers on Monday ratcheted up the investigation into billionaire George Soros’ purchase of a wide swath of U.S. radio stations.
Senate Republicans Join Together to Condemn Hamas
United States Senate Republican colleagues joined together on the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israelis to fully condemn Iran-backed Hamas for its actions, supporting the forever survival of Israel and calling for the safe release of American hostages.
Evacuations Urged in Tampa Bay Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Florida residents in and near Tampa Bay are strongly urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm that could increase its intensity.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Claims “The Resistance Will Not Back Down,” Israel “Will Not Last Long”
Commending last year’s October 7 attack on Israel in which Iran-backed Hamas killed children, raped women, and kidnapped elderly people, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated Friday that Iran and its jihadist proxies “will not back down and Israel will not last long,” the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.