Syrian Freed Prisoners Relive Horrors (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thousands of inmates have stumbled out of blood-stained horror prisons since rebel forces overran Damascus on Saturday, with many confirming accounts from Christians who were held there.
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IAEA Warns Iran Is Enriching Uranium Close to Nuclear Bomb Grade, “No Civilian Justification”
The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Thursday that Iran is rapidly enriching uranium to close to nuclear bomb-grade, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Poland: ‘Peace Talks On Ukraine Might Start This Winter’ As Causalities Hit 1 Million (Worthy News Focus)
Poland’s prime minister suggested Tuesday that peace talks on the war in Ukraine might start within weeks and said Warsaw wants to play a leading role in ending Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War Two.
Dutch Authorities Detain 3 Over Deadly Blasts
Authorities in the Netherlands announced Tuesday that three people have been detained over the explosions and fire at an apartment block in The Hague that killed at least six people and injured four.
Syria: US Will Stay to Prevent Return of ISIS, Carried Out Strikes on ISIS Targets
Following the ouster of Syria’s despotic President Bashar al-Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamic rebel forces on Sunday, the United States announced it will maintain a presence in the country and take steps to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State, Reuters reports.
Mohamed al-Bashir Appointed Syria’s Prime Minister After Reconciliation Talks
Mohamed al-Bashir announced Tuesday that he has been appointed “caretaker prime minister” of the transitional Syrian government until March 1, 2025.
Dutch King Shaking As Blasts Hit The Hague, Killing 6
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is “in shock” after explosions destroyed apartments, killing six people in The Hague, the world’s judicial capital and seat of the Dutch government and parliament.
Britain’s ‘Unprecedented Antisemitism’ Sparks Protests
Britain’s government was under pressure Monday to tackle growing hatred towards Jews in the country after a report and tens of thousands of protesters noted “unprecedented levels of antisemitism” at university campuses and beyond.
European Nations Pause Syrian Asylum Applications Despite Christian Concerns
Several European nations have paused application procedures for Syrian asylum seekers due to the “fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime” despite reported warnings by Assad’s Christian envoy about Islamic threats to Christians there, Worthy News established Monday.
Iran Announces Successful Launch of Heaviest Payload on Domestically-Made Rocket
Amid the West’s ongoing concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program and suspected intentions to build an atomic bomb, Iran on Friday announced it successfully launched its heaviest-ever payload into space using a domestically manufactured rocket, DW reports. A payload is the cargo or mission equipment that is carried into space on a rocket.
Australia: Antisemitic Incidents Surge by Over 300% Since Oct 7 Attack, “Go Back to the Gas Chambers”
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) states in a new report that, in the year since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, Australia saw an unprecedented 316% increase in antisemitic incidents.
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.
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.
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.
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.