Israeli Navy’s new missile ships in an expanding battlefield

(Worthy Insights) – Thousands of kilometers separate the Israeli Navy’s missile ships, requiring Flotilla 3 Commander Col. A. to simultaneously hold a satellite communication device with one hand while speaking with a patrol crew near Syria with the other. As the Israeli military establishes five new outposts along the Lebanese border, the navy is tightening its grip on Hezbollah from the west, operating with full freedom to surveil, observe, and strike.

In recent months, Israeli Navy vessels have played a central role in the military’s enforcement strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives with precision fire from formidable Sa’ar 6-class corvettes. Weighing 2,000 tons, these are the navy’s largest and most advanced ships.

During a special operation in September to destroy an underground missile production site in Masyaf, Syria, the missile boat flotilla played a key role in clearing the way and providing remote cover for Israeli Air Force units. [ Source (Read More…) ]

Trump effect? China dramatically curtails Iranian oil exports

(Worthy Insights) – Last month, the Chinese government banned oil tankers subject to US sanctions from entering ports in Shandong, the key province for China-Iran trade, through which about 90% of Iranian oil flows.

As a result, China’s imports of Iranian oil plummeted by more than half. According to data from the French analytics firm Kpler, Iran’s oil shipments to China fell below 850,000 barrels per day in January, compared to over 1.8 million barrels per day in October 2023. In 2024, Shandong alone received approximately 1.74 million barrels per day from Iran, Russia, and Venezuela – accounting for about 17% of China’s total imports. However, last month, these figures dropped to less than half.

Iran’s oil export revenues had already been suffering due to US sanctions. Following Iran’s missile attack in October, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on dozens of tankers carrying Iranian oil, leading to a slight decline in China-Iran trade. However, the most significant blow came last month, with some speculating that Beijing’s tougher stance on Iran stems from fears that US President Donald Trump would impose sanctions on China.

Most Iranian oil tankers are now anchored in waters off Singapore and Malaysia, while Tehran scrambles to find non-sanctioned vessels to transport shipments to Shandong. [ Source: Israel Hayom (Read More…) ]

Trump cancels State Department subscriptions to NY Times, AP, Reuters

(Worthy Insights) – The Trump administration has ordered the State Department to terminate all non-essential news subscriptions to outlets such as the New York Times, AP, Reuters and Bloomberg News.

The move, which was first reported by the Washington Post, comes amid a broader effort to slash government expenditures.

A memo issued Feb. 11 instructed US embassies and consulates across Europe to cancel subscriptions deemed non-essential, citing budgetary concerns, according to the Washington Post. [ Source (Read More…) ]

Egypt uncovers first royal tomb in over 100 years — ending discovery drought since King Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922

(Worthy Insights) – More than a century after King Tutunkhamun was discovered — elevating the ancient figure to celebrity status — archeologists have uncovered the tomb of King Thutmose II, Egyptian officials declared on Tuesday.

The historically important reveal is said to mark the end of a search for the lost tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty — which ran from approximately 1550 BC to 1292 BC.

The finding comes more than one hundred years after King Tut’s remains were discovered in 1922, CBS News reported.  [ Source (Read More…) ]

How USAID Shipped Bags of Hundred Dollar Bills to the Taliban

(Worthy Insights) – In 2022, the DAB Afghanistan Bank showed off photos of $40 million in stacks of hundred dollar bills sitting on the tarmac at Kabul International Airport. The Taliban-controlled central bank described this as one of three shipments of “humanitarian aid” amounting to over $100 million.

DAB, Afghanistan’s central bank, was headed by Noor Ahmad Agha, a “specially designated terrorist” who had been named as the “financier of bomb-making”, including the IEDs which had killed over 1,000 American soldiers, and sending money to a sanctioned figure was illegal.

Despite that, someone had sent a massive fortune in U.S. cash to the Taliban’s terror bank. [ Source (Read More…) ]

Facebook Censorship

Worthy News was censored on Facebook for accurately reporting that NGOs were financing the Taliban in Afghanistan, leading to reduced distribution of our Facebook Page.

‘Amazing Salvation Numbers’: Seismic Spiritual Shift in World’s Largest Catholic Country

(Worthy Insights) – Brazil is witnessing a seismic shift in its religious landscape that’s rapidly reshaping the country’s spiritual and social fabric. As CBN News discovered, evangelicals are poised to outnumber Catholics as the largest faith group there.

In the heart of Brazil, amidst the rhythmic beats of samba and the vibrant colors of carnival, something spiritually profound is unfolding. “We are on the verge of a religious change in Brazil’, said Brazilian sociologist Dr. José Alves.

If there’s one image that symbolizes Catholicism’s influence here, it’s Rio de Janeiro’s 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer. Inaugurated in 1931, the iconic statute celebrated the country’s rich Catholic heritage. There’s also the beautiful blue Cathedral of Brasilia – one of the largest Catholic churches in Brazil’s capital city. But despite these historical landmarks, Alves says the faith’s dominance is rapidly declining. [ Source (Read More…) ]

Israeli officials raided UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem in effort to enforce law against the UN body

(Worthy Insights) – Jerusalem municipal officials and Border Police forces entered several facilities belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, including a compound in Qalandia.

The compound, which includes schools, kindergartens, equipment warehouses, and offices of UNRWA, was supposed to be transferred to the municipality in accordance with a 2022 decision by the Israel Land Council, and as part of the application of UNRWA laws in Israel. The municipal officials came to examine the compound, take measurements, and prepare a work plan for its evacuation.

According to statements by UNRWA, the border police and Jerusalem municipality staff entered the Qalandia Training Centre by force Tuesday morning, firing tear gas and stun grenades. [ Source (Read More…) ]

Sanhedrin Letter to Trump: “You have been elected to fulfill a heavenly mission”

(Worthy Insights) – The Nascent Sanhedrin published an open letter to President Donald Trump, blessing him for putting faith at the forefront by establishing a White House Faith Office. The Sanhedrin called on the President to establish an International Divine Court for all nations.

“Dear Honorable President Donald Trump,

“May Hashem [God, literally ‘the name’], the Creator, bless you and your nation! We extend our heartfelt gratitude for bringing faith to the forefront of American and global culture by establishing the Faith Office in the White House.” [ Source (Read More…) ]

$30 Million Venture Fund Launched To Help Win The Battle Against Abortion

(Worthy Insights) – A coalition of pro-life advocates launched a new $30 million venture fund on Tuesday with the goal of shaping public policy and building a culture that values “the sanctity of every human life.”

Pro-life advocates and philanthropists announced the creation of two new national efforts, the Life Leadership Conference and the Pro-Life Venture Fund, to help guide the pro-life movement as it navigates the post Roe v. Wade political landscape. The efforts come as leftist activists have been successful in enshrining abortion in the constitutions of states like Ohio and Arizona.

“The dignity and worth of the human person is too important to settle for political and cultural forces simply acknowledging that abortion is a tragedy. What’s more, the battle over abortion never was, and must never be allowed to become, simply about making sure the issue is delegated to the right government actors,” a memo on the initiatives shared with The Daily Wire says. “Our coalition will work tirelessly to provide genuine protection to unborn babies and practical assistance to pregnant women in need. We will do our part to help make America truly a land of justice for all.” [ Source (Read More…) ]

Republic of Fiji decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, joining six other nations in Israel’s capital

(Worthy Insights) – The Republic of Fiji, known as one of the friendliest countries toward Israel, has decided to open an embassy in Israel’s capital Jerusalem, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced on Tuesday.

“I congratulate Fiji on its decision to open an embassy in Israel, in Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people. I thank Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sitibani Rabuka, a friend of Israel, for passing the decision today in the Fijian government,” he wrote on 𝕏.

Rabuka told Sa’ar at the Munich Security Conference last week that his government was about to take a decision on the issue. [ Source: All Israel News (Read More…) ]

Fox News Heir Vows to Radically Change Network

(Worthy Insights) – Media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s desired plan for succession would have left oldest son Lachlan in control of Fox News and News Corp.

But a recent court ruling and family in-fighting will likely leave his news empire in control of his left-leaning children who have vowed to radically change the network, according to press reports out last week.

The decision will likely mean Fox News, long considered a conservative voice among U.S. media, ultimately embraces a more moderate or liberal voice. [ Source (Read More…) ]

DOGE Uncovers Budget Line Item Issue That Made $4.7 Trillion in Government Payments ‘Almost Impossible’ to Trace

(Worthy Insights) – It could be here. It could be there. It could be almost anywhere.

So says the Department of Government Efficiency about almost $5 trillion in taxpayer money that has been spent on who-knows-what.

“The Treasury Access Symbol (TAS) is an identification code linking a Treasury payment to a budget line item (standard financial process). In the Federal Government, the TAS field was optional for — $4.7 Trillion in payments and was often left blank, making traceability almost impossible,” DOGE posted on X. [ Source (Read More…) ]