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Chad Struggles to Fight Increasingly Entrenched Islamic Jihadism
Chad Struggles to Fight Increasingly Entrenched Islamic Jihadism

The north-central African country of Chad is struggling to fight the increasingly strong presence of jihadist terrorists in its midst, the US State Department has reported. Most of the terrorism in Chad is perpetrated by the Boko Haram Islamic extremist insurgency group that is also active in the neighboring countries of Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Libya, Nigeria, and Niger.

Germany’s Government Collapses; Europe’s Largest Economy Facing Challenges
Germany’s Government Collapses; Europe’s Largest Economy Facing Challenges

Germany’s three-party ruling coalition collapsed late Wednesday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his Finance Minister Christian Lindner, adding to uncertainty in Europe’s largest economy.

World Braces For Trump Era (Worthy News Focus)
World Braces For Trump Era (Worthy News Focus)

World leaders braced Wednesday for a Trump era as Donald J. Trump emerged like a phoenix from the ashes to win the U.S. presidential race again after surviving two assassination attempts and facing defeat in a previous election.

Thousands Protest Britain’s ‘Prayer Ban’ Near Abortion Clinics
Thousands Protest Britain’s ‘Prayer Ban’ Near Abortion Clinics

At least 60,000 people viewing themselves as “pro-life” have signed a petition urging Britain’s leftist prime minister to halt a crackdown on those praying silently outside abortion clinics, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

Scientists Discover ‘Roadmap To Noah’s Ark’ (Worthy News Focus)
Scientists Discover ‘Roadmap To Noah’s Ark’ (Worthy News Focus)

Scientists say they have discovered that the world’s oldest known map refers to the likely location of Noah’s Ark, as mentioned in the Bible.

US Continues Fight to Suppress Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
US Continues Fight to Suppress Islamic State in Syria and Iraq

The US military announced Monday that American forces in the Middle East killed 163 Islamic State group militants and captured another 33 during more than 95 operations carried out in Iraq and Syria since the end of August, the Hill reports.

North Korea Fires Nuclear-Capable Missiles Ahead Of US Elections
North Korea Fires Nuclear-Capable Missiles Ahead Of US Elections

With much of the Western world’s attention focused on Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, North Korea fired multiple short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, the South Korean military said.

US Says 11,000 North Korean Troops Ready For Battle Against Ukrainian Forces
US Says 11,000 North Korean Troops Ready For Battle Against Ukrainian Forces

As Americans focused on the U.S. presidential elections, outgoing President Joe Biden was trying to prevent the Russia-Ukraine from escalating into a broader conflict with reports that at least 11,000 North Korean troops moved toward Ukrainian positions.

Britain Reeling From Massive Anti-Israel Protests and Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Britain Reeling From Massive Anti-Israel Protests and Attacks (Worthy News Focus)

Britain was reeling Monday from a weekend of massive anti-Israel protests tainted by violence and expressed support for terrorism, prompting British Jews to say they “feel no longer safe” in the nation they called home.

Spain’s King Pelted With Mud As Flooding Kills Over 200 People
Spain’s King Pelted With Mud As Flooding Kills Over 200 People

Armed with mops, buckets, and brooms, thousands of volunteers have been trying to help rescuers deal with Spain’s deadliest flooding in decades that killed at least 217 people amid mounting anger over the government’s response.

Iran Executes Young Jew Despite International Calls For Lesser Penalty
Iran Executes Young Jew Despite International Calls For Lesser Penalty

Iran executed early Monday a 20-year-old Iranian Jewish man, despite international calls for a lesser penalty, Israeli sources say.

China Conducts Dual Aircraft Carrier Combat Drill in South China Sea
China Conducts Dual Aircraft Carrier Combat Drill in South China Sea

In what has been described as having a “force multiplier effect,” the Chinese navy for the first time deployed both of its active aircraft carriers to conduct dual-carrier combat drills in the South China Sea last week, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports. The drills took place amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, the small independent island nation the Chinese government considers part of China.

Moldova’s Pro-Western President Wins Election Despite ‘Russian Meddling’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Moldova’s Pro-Western President Wins Election Despite ‘Russian Meddling’ (Worthy News In-Depth)

Moldova’s pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday’s closely-fought presidential election, narrowly defeating her pro-Russia-rival Alexandr Stoianoglo at a time when Russian forces still control a separatist region of the Eastern European nation.

Iran Mulls Nuclear Weapons, Better Missiles
Iran Mulls Nuclear Weapons, Better Missiles

Iran’s strategic advisor warned Israel on Friday that the Islamic Republic is mulling producing nuclear weapons and may increase the range of its ballistic missiles after the Jewish nation recently struck its air defense systems.

Botswana’s Longtime Ruling Party Loses Vote In Political Earthquake
Botswana’s Longtime Ruling Party Loses Vote In Political Earthquake

In a political earthquake resonating throughout the region, voters in Botswana rejected the country’s governing party after 58 years in power.