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UN Security Council Voting On Ceasefire As Israel-Hamas Clashes Intensify

Posted on Friday, December 8, 2023

Under pressure from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, the United Nations Security Council was to vote Friday on urging an immediate ceasefire in the weeks-long Israel-Hamas war.

Russia, Saudi Arabia Urge Nations To Cut Oil Production

Posted on Thursday, December 7, 2023

The world’s biggest oil exporters, Russia and Saudi Arabia, have urged all members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to cut production.

Moody’s Downgrades Eight Chinese Banks; Hongkong Also Rated Negative

Posted on Thursday, December 7, 2023

China, the world’s second-largest economy, faced more hurdles Thursday as Moody’s Investors Service cut its outlook for eight Chinese banks to “negative” from “stable” following the same downgrade to China’s government.

US and Allies Discuss Possible New Naval Task Force to Protect Commercial Shipping in the Red Sea

Posted on Thursday, December 7, 2023

The United States is in talks with allies about the possibility of creating a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea after Houthi Islamic jihadist militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles at three vessels…

17 Killed In Massive Philippines Bus Crash

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The Philippines, already reeling from deadly earthquakes, saw more suffering Wednesday as 17 people died when a passenger bus careered off a road and plunged down a central mountain, officials said.

Putin Will Make Rare Trip to Saudi Arabia/UAE and Then Host Iranian President in Moscow

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

In an apparent effort to shore up support in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a rare one-day trip to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and to host Iran’s president…

Australia Unveils Digital Identity Scheme; Switzerland Also Interested

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Australia’s central government has unveiled a digital identity document (ID) scheme that it hopes will be rolled out nationwide by July next year.

Philippines Reeling From Deadly Earthquakes

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The Philippines experienced aftershocks Wednesday of powerful earthquakes that impacted the capital, Manila, and other areas of the Asian nation, killing at least three people.

Prayers After Philippines Church Blast Kills 4, Injures Dozens

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Christians urged prayers after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bomb blast at a church service in the southern Philippines that killed at least four people and injured dozens.

US Joins COP28 Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Production and Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Posted on Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The United States is one of more than 20 countries which issued a declaration of their aim to triple nuclear energy production to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and limit climate change by 2050, CNBC reports.

Digital ID Soon Reality For World Population (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Tuesday, December 5, 2023

A computer program that could provide digital identification for the entire world population is expected to be used by 1 billion people within 18 months, Worthy News learned.

23 Feared Dead As Indonesian Volcano Erupts

Posted on Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano erupted again Monday, forcing rescuers to end the search for 12 missing climbers and raising the number of confirmed or presumed dead to 23.

Yemeni Iranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Strike 3 Commercial Ships in Red Sea

Posted on Monday, December 4, 2023

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones, hitting three commercial ships in international waters in the Red Sea on Sunday. In a defensive move, a U.S. warship successfully intercepted three drones, as confirmed by the U.S. military.

Venezuelan Referendum Indicates Strong Support for Its Claiming Of An Oil-Rich Region in Guyana

Posted on Monday, December 4, 2023

In a Sunday referendum in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro's government achieved the sought-after victory, with Venezuelan Election Authorities claiming that 95% of voters approved the territorial claims over a region located in the neighboring country of Guyana.

Russia Plans 15% Increase in Troop Numbers Amidst Ukraine War and Threats from NATO

Posted on Monday, December 4, 2023

In response to the Ukraine war and threats by NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree last Friday to increase troop numbers by 15%, bringing the total number of active personnel to over 1.3 Million Russian troops.

Ukraine Probing ‘Russians Shooting At Surrendering Troops’ (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Monday, December 4, 2023

Ukraine has launched a probe into allegations that Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian troops, and Kyiv reportedly prevented an ex-president from meeting Hungary’s pro-Moscow prime minister.

Detained Ex-US Ambassador ‘Was Agent For Cuba’

Posted on Monday, December 4, 2023

A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been detained on charges of serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, Worthy News monitored.

US Warship, Vessels Under Attack In Red Sea

Posted on Sunday, December 3, 2023

Maritime attacks rapidly escalated Sunday with a U.S. warship opening fire in self-defense while commercial vessels faced drones and missiles in the Red Sea amid an hours-long assault by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said.

Paris Islamist Attack Kills One, Wounds Two

Posted on Sunday, December 3, 2023

French authorities confirmed Sunday that a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris before being arrested.

Powerful Philippines Earthquake Kills And Injures Several, Impacting Asia

Posted on Sunday, December 3, 2023

The Philippines' second-largest island of Mindanao was coping Sunday with the aftermath of one or more powerful earthquakes that reportedly killed at least one person and prompted calls for prayers amid fears of a “destructive tsunami."

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World Christian News brings together stories from every corner of the globe that affect the Body of Christ — from persecution reports and revival movements to political shifts and humanitarian crises. We cover these events through the lens of Scripture, seeking to inform, equip, and inspire believers everywhere.

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• Ships Struck Near Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Tensions Escalate
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