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Weekly News Brief 9/17/25

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U.S. and U.K. Seal $42 Billion “Tech Prosperity Deal” on AI and Innovation

The United States and the United Kingdom have signed a sweeping technology pact that will bring $42 billion in American tech investment into Britain, cementing closer transatlantic ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy.

US Tech Helped Build China’s ‘Digital Cage,’ Trapping Families, Christians and Uyghurs – Sep.10.2025

Trump Task Force Report Alleges Biden Administration Weaponized Federal Government Against Christians – Sep.7.2025

Canadian Study Links Abortion to Higher Risk of Psychiatric Hospitalization – Sep.4.2025

Breaking World News

Several Nations Threaten Eurovision Boycott Over Israel (Worthy News In-Depth) (Video)

Several nations have threatened to boycott the world’s largest televised song competition if Israel participates.

U.S. Designates Four Iran-Aligned Militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

The U.S. Department of State on Wednesday announced the designation of four Iran-backed militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), escalating pressure on Tehran and its network of proxies across the Middle East.

Protests, Clashes, and Chants of ‘Death to Khamenei’ Mark Third Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death in Iran

Iran erupted in protests overnight as thousands took to the streets to mark the third anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, the young Kurdish woman killed in custody by the regime’s morality police after refusing to wear a hijab.

Dutch Jewish Leader Files Police Complaint Against Punk-rap Duo Bob Vylan Over Hate Speech

Russia Bombards Ukraine as Zelenskyy Urges Stronger Air Defenses And US Sanctions (Worthy News Radio)

Trump and Starmer Set to Launch “Golden Age” of Nuclear Power with Landmark U.S.-U.K. Deals

U.S. Military Conducts Second Strike on Venezuelan Vessel, Killing Three in Escalating Anti-Drug Campaign

Trump Cites China In Call To Scrap Quarterly Reports For US Companies

Nepal Death Toll Climbs To 72 Amid Anti-Corruption Protests Fueled By Social Media Ban

NATO Rolls Out Eastern Flank Defense After Drone Incursions (Worthy News Radio)

London Sees Massive “Unite the Kingdom” Rally Led by Tommy Robinson, Featuring Elon Musk, Tribute to Charlie Kirk

Free Media Awards For Journalists In Troubled Hungary, Georgia, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Azerbaijan

Breaking Israel News

Israel Declares ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense System Operational, Set for Nationwide Deployment

Israel on Wednesday announced that its long-awaited laser air defense system, known as the “Iron Beam,” is now fully operational following a series of advanced tests. The Defense Ministry and developer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said the first batteries will be delivered to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) by the end of the year, marking a historic first for military technology worldwide.

EU Proposes Sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers, Threatens Trade Suspension Amid Gaza War

The European Commission on Wednesday formally unveiled a proposal to sanction far-right Israeli ministers and partially suspend the European Union’s association agreement with Israel, marking a dramatic escalation of Europe’s response to the war in Gaza.

Netanyahu, Rubio and Huckabee Reopen 2,000-Year-Old Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Monday formally opened the restored Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem’s City of David, the ancient thoroughfare once used by Jewish worshipers ascending to the Temple Mount during the Second Temple era.

IDF Launches Second Phase of Operation Gideon’s Chariots in Gaza City

Israel Reportedly Backs Druze Fighters in Syria as U.S. Pressures Damascus Toward Security Pact with Jerusalem

IDF Tanks Enter Heart of Gaza City as Ground Invasion Begins

Israel’s Netanyahu Accepts Responsibility For Qatar Strike As U.S. Backs His Campaign Against Hamas

Israel Fires Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles at Hamas Leaders in Qatar

UN General Assembly Endorses Declaration for Palestinian Statehood, Israel Calls It a “Prize for Terror”

IDF: Over 200,000 Flee Gaza City as Operation “Gideon’s Chariots II” Looms

Qatar to Host Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit After Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders in Doha

Breaking U.S. News

Fed Cuts Rates for First Time This Year, Signals More to Come

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time in nine months, citing signs of a cooling labor market and persistent uncertainty in the U.S. economy.

Trump Says Biden DOJ Tried to “Force Charlie Kirk Out of Business” Through FBI Election Probe

President Donald Trump on Tuesday night accused the Biden administration of targeting slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk and his organization, Turning Point USA, as part of a sweeping FBI investigation that he said was designed to silence political opponents.

Charlie Kirk Assassination Exposes Biden’s Politicized Terrorism Narrative, Inflated Data

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has reignited fierce debate over how the United States defines and confronts domestic terrorism, exposing political fault lines in the Biden administration’s approach to intelligence and law enforcement.

Trump Announces First-Ever Midterm GOP Convention Ahead of 2026 Elections

Legislation To Designate Antifa A Terror Organization To See House Action

Death Penalty To Be Sought For Charlie Kirk Assassination

Trump ‘100%’ Supports Designating Antifa A Domestic Terror Organization

Memorial Service Set For Charlie Kirk; Kelly Calls For Unity

Senate Republicans Cement ‘Nuclear Option,’ Permanently Changing Voting Rules

Comfort In The Hill Country: Crosses That Point To Jesus, Salvation, Redemption

Much Of World Mourns Charlie Kirk As Widow Vows To Continue His Christian Legacy

Suspected Attacker Of Charlie Kirk Surrenders After Father’s Plea And Talk With Pastor

Breaking Christian News

Gunmen Kill 22 At Niger Baptism Ceremony And Nearby, As Christian Farmer Escapes Attack (Worthy News Investigation)

Suspected Islamist gunmen on motorbikes have killed at least 22 people in Niger, including about 15 at a baptism ceremony and seven more nearby, officials and witnesses said. In neighboring Nigeria, a Christian farmer in the Abuja area separately told Worthy News he miraculously escaped armed men raiding his land.

Pakistan Flood Boat Capsize Kills 9 Amid Wider Crisis Impacting Millions, Christians Included

At least nine people have died in Pakistan’s Punjab province when a rescue boat capsized during flood relief efforts, authorities confirmed over the weekend amid massive death and destruction that also impacted the Islamic nation’s tiny Christian minority.

US Pastor Felipe Ascencio Shot Dead at Home; Ramona Church Community Mourns

Archaeologists Unearth Roman Council Hall in Laodicea Marked with Early Christian Symbols

Christians in Pakistan Shaken By Killings and Exploitation

Christians Plead For Help As Deadly Floods Devastate Pakistan And Indonesia

Report Warns Christian Persecution Rising In Turkey

Chinese Pastor Zhao Huaiguo Dies ‘After Years Of Persecution’

Weekly News Brief 8/26/25

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Israel and Syria Reportedly Near Security Agreement Amid U.S.-Mediated Talks

Israel and Syria may be on the verge of signing a landmark security agreement after weeks of U.S.-mediated discussions, according to reports in Hebrew and Arab media.

Chinese Tech Firm Unveils Plan for World’s First Pregnancy Robot – Aug.18.2025

Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War – Aug.15.2025

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Sparking Sharp Israeli Backlash – Aug.11.2025

Breaking World News

Syria Sanctions Officially Ended, Citing “Chance at Greatness” Under New Leadership

The Trump administration announced Monday that U.S. sanctions on Syria have been formally revoked, implementing President Donald Trump’s June 30 executive order “Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions.” The sweeping step marks the first time in over two decades that Washington has fully dismantled its sanctions framework against Damascus.

Russia Claims New Gains in Donetsk as Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelensky Meeting

Russian forces on Saturday claimed control over two additional settlements in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region, as the Kremlin pressed its slow but steady advance in the east while President Donald Trump renewed efforts to broker a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Anti-Corruption Protests Spread in Indonesia, Skirmishes Reported (Worthy News Investigation)

Indonesian security forces fired tear gas Monday near the Parliament building in Jakarta as thousands gathered to demand the resignation of legislators, accusing them of heavy taxation and corruption.

Dutch Teen’s Murder Sparks Outrage and Migration Debate (Worthy News In-Depth)

Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza

Pentagon Secretly Restricts Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles, WSJ Reports

Trump Threatens New Sanctions On Russia As War Spreads Closer To Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)

Air Raid Siren In Kyiv Interrupts NATO Chief’s Visit

Hungary Condemns Ukraine For Attacking Oil Pipeline

Trump Says Ukraine Must Strike Russia to Win War as Russian Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Factory

U.S. and EU Seal Sweeping Trade Framework, Averting Escalating Tariff Fight

Trump Orders Navy Warships to Intercept Cartel Drug Shipments Near Venezuela

Breaking Israel News

Israel Regrets Killing Journalists In Gaza Hospital Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Monday that Israel struck one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip, killing journalists and rescue workers in what he called a “tragic mishap.”

Trump Predicts Gaza War Will End in “Two to Three Weeks”

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Monday that the war in Gaza will reach a “conclusive ending” within the next two to three weeks, though it remains unclear what his forecast is based on.

Israeli Strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Kills 20, Including Journalists

An Israeli military strike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis killed at least 20 people on Monday morning, including five journalists, according to local health authorities and international media outlets.

Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa After Cluster Missile Attack on Central Israel

IDF Launches First Phase of Gaza City Invasion as Netanyahu Approves Conquest Plans

Netanyahu Blasts Albanese Over Palestine Recognition, Vows Gaza Takeover Regardless of Ceasefire

Hamas Cell Attempts Raid on IDF Encampment in Khan Younis; 3 Soldiers Wounded, 10 Terrorists Killed

Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive

Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant

Trump: Only Destruction of Hamas Will Free Hostages as Mediators Push Ceasefire Deal

Cyprus President Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Reaffirms Alliance with Israel

Breaking U.S. News

FDA Launches Real-Time Reporting of Adverse Event Data

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday that it has begun publishing daily reports of adverse event data, a move officials call a major leap toward “radical transparency” in public health oversight.

Trump Expands National Guard Presence in D.C. and Across U.S. to Bolster Crime Crackdown and Immigration Enforcement

The National Guard presence in the nation’s capital has surged to nearly 2,300 troops as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping law-and-order initiative, while another 1,700 Guard members are being mobilized nationwide to support federal immigration enforcement.

Trump Signs Executive Orders to End Cashless Bail, Crack Down on Crime

President Donald Trump on Monday signed a series of executive orders aimed at ending cashless bail policies across the United States, escalating his administration’s push to crack down on crime and restore order in American cities.

Judge Orders Halt to Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Project

Powell Signals September Rate Cut as Fed Weighs Tariffs and Jobs Data

FBI Raids John Bolton’s Maryland Home in Classified Documents Probe

Trump Administration to Review 55 Million U.S. Visa Holders as Immigrant Population Declines

Supreme Court Upholds NIH Grant Cancellations, Deals Blow to DEI Spending

New York Appeals Court Overturns $515 Million Fraud Judgment Against Trump

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools

Nebraska, Trump Administration Open “Cornhusker Clink” Detention Center

Trump Announces Massive Social Security Cleanup — 275,000 Illegal Aliens Removed, 12.4 Million Dead Records Wiped

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan Christians Fear Future After Killing And Church Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)

Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were reeling Sunday from fresh threats by suspected Islamic extremists following the murder of a manual worker they said was killed for his faith in Christ.

Focus on the Family Founder Dobson Dies at 89

Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, one of the most influential evangelical Christian organizations in the United States and worldwide, has died. He was 89.

Former Ugandan Sheikh Beaten, Home Demolished After Converting to Christianity

LEAD Ministries Demands Justice for Murdered Christian Laborer in Pakistan (Worthy News Investigation)

Prayer House Shut Down in Indonesia Amid Church Closures, Mob Attacks (Worthy News Focus)

Eritrea Pressured To Release 7 Church Leaders Jailed For Decades (Worthy News In-Depth)

Wave of Anti-Christian Attacks Alarms Church Leaders Across Europe

3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions in Sinai May Reference Moses, Stirring Debate Among Scholars

Weekly News Brief 8/20/25

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Chinese Tech Firm Unveils Plan for World’s First Pregnancy Robot

A Chinese technology company has announced bold plans to release what it calls the world’s first gestation robot–a humanoid machine designed to carry a baby in an artificial womb embedded within its abdomen.

Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War – Aug.15.2025

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Sparking Sharp Israeli Backlash – Aug.11.2025

Russia and China Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Drills After Trump Deploys U.S. Nuclear Subs Near Region – Aug.6.2025

Breaking World News

Iran, Belarus Sign Strategic Agreements to Counter Western Sanctions

Iran and Belarus signed a wide-ranging package of agreements Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in defense, industry, and trade while presenting a united front against Western sanctions.

German Jets Scrambled as Russian Strikes Hit Near NATO Border Amid Peace Talks

Two German fighter jets were scrambled overnight from Romania as Russia unleashed one of its largest missile and drone attacks in weeks on Ukraine, with strikes landing less than a mile from NATO territory.

Bishops Warn of Creation in Crisis Amid Disasters

Europe’s church leaders have warned of a “world in crisis” as wildfires, floods, melting glaciers, and deadly heatwaves devastate communities across Europe and Asia. Their concern comes ahead of the 2025 Season of Creation, the annual period of prayer for the environment running from September 1 to October 4.

US Considering Budapest for Putin–Zelenskyy Talks

China to Unveil New Extra-Large Underwater Drones at September Military Parade

Trump Moves Toward Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia and Ukraine

Flooding Kills Hundreds In Pakistan, Kashmir, and Nepal

Trump: ‘No Ceasefire Needed In Ukraine Before Peace Deal’

Bolivia Rejects Socialism as Evangelical Momentum Builds

Zelenskyy Urges U.S. and Europe to Stand With Ukraine as Russia Escalates Attacks (Worthy News Radio)

Earthquake on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church in Sulawesi (Video)

European and NATO Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for Talks With Trump (Worthy News Radio)

Breaking Israel News

Hamas Cell Attempts Raid on IDF Encampment in Khan Younis; 3 Soldiers Wounded, 10 Terrorists Killed

A cell of at least 18 Hamas operatives attempted to raid an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encampment in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza on Wednesday morning, in what the military described as a rare and unusual incident.

Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive

Israel is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders to reservists beginning Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) finalize operational plans for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, defense officials confirmed.

Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant

A groundbreaking medical experiment in Israel may soon give paralyzed patients the ability to walk again. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, working through biotech company Matricelf, are preparing to perform the world’s first human transplant of a lab-grown spinal cord segment, following years of pioneering laboratory and animal studies.

Trump: Only Destruction of Hamas Will Free Hostages as Mediators Push Ceasefire Deal

Cyprus President Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Reaffirms Alliance with Israel

Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Families Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War

Over 200 Global NGOs Urge UN to End Reliance on UNRWA, Back Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

IDF Launches Major Offensive, Destroys Dozens of Terror Targets, Seals Massive Hamas Tunnel Network

IDF Preparing to Call Up 80,000-100,000 Reservists for Gaza City Offensive

Arab Nations Condemn Netanyahu Over ‘Greater Israel’ Remarks

Israel in Talks With Five Nations on Possible Resettlement of Gazans

Breaking U.S. News

Nebraska, Trump Administration Open “Cornhusker Clink” Detention Center

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday that the state is partnering with the Trump administration to open a new detention center for illegal immigrants in a remote corner of the state.

Trump Announces Massive Social Security Cleanup — 275,000 Illegal Aliens Removed, 12.4 Million Dead Records Wiped

On the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act last week, President Donald J. Trump declared his administration’s sweeping effort to “Make Social Security Great Again,” celebrating both his new tax relief for seniors and an unprecedented fraud cleanup inside the system.

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Drag Show Ban at West Texas A&M

A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a ban on student-run drag shows at West Texas A&M University, ruling that the school’s president violated students’ constitutional rights to free expression.

S&P Global Reaffirms U.S. Credit Rating, Says Trump Tariffs Cushion Deficit Impact

Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations in North Carolina as Category 4 Storm Threatens East Coast

Trump Pledges Executive Order to Scrap Mail-In Ballots, Voting Machines

National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons as Trump Expands Crime Crackdown

Non-Partisan Foundation States Average American Will Save Over $3,000 Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”

Study Finds 84% of Mail-Order Abortion Pills Going to States With Bans; Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Administration to Act

Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Shield Takes Shape — Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome and Reagan’s “Star Wars” Vision

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Religious Liberty Protections for Employers

Trump Deploys National Guard, Takes Control of D.C. Police in Sweeping Crackdown on Crime and Homelessness

Breaking Christian News

Prayer House Shut Down in Indonesia Amid Church Closures, Mob Attacks (Worthy News Focus)

Rights activists say local authorities in Indonesia’s West Java province have shut down a Christian prayer house and evicted its evangelist leader, underscoring broader concerns about religious freedom in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.

Eritrea Pressured To Release 7 Church Leaders Jailed For Decades (Worthy News In-Depth)

Christian advocacy groups are intensifying calls for Eritrea to release seven church leaders who have been held without trial for more than two decades.

3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions in Sinai May Reference Moses, Stirring Debate Among Scholars

Poll Shows Surge of Faith Among UK Youth, Pointing to a “Quiet Revival”

Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times

Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)

Pakistan Police Detain 80 Christian Villagers For ‘Terrorism’ (Worthy News Investigation)

U.S.-Backed Christian Mission Rescues Thousands of Orphans in Russia, Ukraine in ‘Race against Evil’

Weekly News Brief 8/14/25

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Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Sparking Sharp Israeli Backlash

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, aligning with recent moves by the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.

Russia and China Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Drills After Trump Deploys U.S. Nuclear Subs Near Region – Aug.6.2025

Trump Orders Two U.S. Nuclear Submarines Moved in Response to Medvedev’s Threats – Aug.3.2025

Declassified Durham Annex Exposes Clinton Campaign Plot, FBI Failures, and Politicization of Intelligence Agencies – Jul.31.2025

Breaking World News

Ukraine and Britain Discuss Security Guarantees Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discussed potential security guarantees for his war-torn nation with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer during talks in London, ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated U.S.-Russia summit on ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump Administration Moves to Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization, Rubio Confirms

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the Trump administration is advancing efforts to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization — a move long championed by Republican lawmakers and many Middle East allies.

Trump Warns Russia Of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Talks Fail Over Ceasefire In Ukraine

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree to a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine during their upcoming summit in Alaska.

Ukraine’s President in Berlin amid Concern Over Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)

Embattled Serbian President Not Running In Elections

U.S. and China Clash at U.N. Over Panama Canal Control

E3 Nations Threaten Snapback Sanctions on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Approaches

Trump to Meet Zelenskyy, European Leaders Ahead of High-Stakes Summit with Putin in Alaska

Trump Extends Tariff Truce With China for 90 Days, Buys Time for Trade Talks

Russian Forces Push Into Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

Mounting Pressure On Trump To Rethink Summit With Putin (Worthy News Radio)

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest Turkey, Killing One and Injuring Dozens

Breaking Israel News

IDF Preparing to Call Up 80,000-100,000 Reservists for Gaza City Offensive

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for one of its largest reserve mobilizations in decades, as military leaders finalize plans for a massive ground offensive to capture Gaza City.

Arab Nations Condemn Netanyahu Over ‘Greater Israel’ Remarks

Several Arab nations and the Arab League issued sharp condemnations Wednesday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to endorse the vision of a “Greater Israel” during a televised interview.

Israel in Talks With Five Nations on Possible Resettlement of Gazans

Israel is engaged in discussions with five countries — Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda, South Sudan, and Libya — over the potential voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.

IDF Chief of Staff Approves Framework for Gaza City Offensive as Tensions Rise

Israel’s Foreign Minister Rejects Palestinian State, Rejoins Likud in Party Merger

Netanyahu Urges Iranians to Rise Against Regime, Pledges Israeli Help for Water Crisis in a Free Iran

Israel Says It Killed Al Jazeera Reporter Linked to Hamas (Worthy News Investigation)

Trump Declines to Endorse Gaza City Offensive but Warns Hostage Release Unlikely Without Military Pressure

Tens of Thousands Rally Across Israel Against Gaza City Takeover, Demand Hostage Deal

Netanyahu Outlines Gaza Liberation Plan Amid International Pressure and Domestic Disputes

Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Setting Stage for Major Military Offensive

Breaking U.S. News

Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Shield Takes Shape — Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome and Reagan’s “Star Wars” Vision

The Trump administration’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative is moving forward, with newly revealed U.S. government plans showing a four-layer shield — one space-based and three ground-based — designed to protect the American homeland from ballistic missile attacks.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Religious Liberty Protections for Employers

A federal judge appointed by President Obama has struck a blow to religious liberty, overturning protections that allowed faith-based employers to decline covering abortion and contraceptives in their health insurance plans.

Trump Deploys National Guard, Takes Control of D.C. Police in Sweeping Crackdown on Crime and Homelessness

National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents have been deployed across Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers to take direct control of the city’s police force and launch an aggressive campaign against violent crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.

Comey, Classified Leaks, and the Media: Newly Declassified FBI Memos Reveal Coordinated Effort to Target Trump

U.S. National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion Amid Soaring Spending and Rising Interest Costs

Supreme Court Asked to Reverse Same-Sex Marriage Decision in Kim Davis Case

Federal Judge Partially Blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments Classroom Display Law

Democrats Hit Record Low Approval Among Own Voters as Party Struggles Post-2024

U.S. Inflation Holds Steady in July as Tariff Impact Remains Limited

Nvidia, AMD Strike Revenue-Sharing Deal With U.S. to Resume AI Chip Sales to China

Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ In D.C., Calls In National Guard

U.S. Military Preparing to Deploy National Guard to D.C. Amid Trump’s Crime Crackdown

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan Police Detain 80 Christian Villagers For ‘Terrorism’ (Worthy News Investigation)

Pakistani Christians urged prayers Thursday after police reportedly detained some 80 Christian villagers, including children, in Pakistan’s Punjab province on disputed “terrorism” charges.

U.S.-Backed Christian Mission Rescues Thousands of Orphans in Russia, Ukraine in ‘Race against Evil’

A U.S.-based Christian mission says it works to rescue “thousands of orphaned teenagers” across the former Soviet Union from a “race against evil” — a fight to keep them from “being sucked into prostitution, slavery, and organized crime.”

Nigeria Emerging as Hub for 22 Islamic Terror Groups, Report Warns

Hostility Against U.S. Churches Remains Historically High in 2024, New FRC Report Finds

Mission Eurasia to Aid 30,000 War-Traumatized Ukrainian Children Through Summer Camps

Christian Brick Kiln Worker Victim of Organ Trade Highlighting Broader Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)

Haiti Church Condemns Abductions of Irish Missionary, Orphanage Child, And Staff (Worthy News In-Depth)

Evangelical Surge Transforms Amazon’s Spiritual and Cultural Landscape

Weekly News Brief 8/7/25

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Russia and China Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Drills After Trump Deploys U.S. Nuclear Subs Near Region

Russia and China conducted joint anti-submarine warfare drills Wednesday in the Sea of Japan, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to reposition near Russian waters following incendiary remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Trump Orders Two U.S. Nuclear Submarines Moved in Response to Medvedev’s Threats – Aug.3.2025

Declassified Durham Annex Exposes Clinton Campaign Plot, FBI Failures, and Politicization of Intelligence Agencies – Jul.31.2025

Arab Nations Join Unprecedented Call for Hamas to Disarm, Cede Gaza Rule in Push for Two-State Solution – Jul.29.2025

Breaking World News

Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Accused of Spying for Israel

The Iranian judiciary announced Wednesday that it has executed Rouzbeh Vadi, a prominent nuclear scientist accused of spying for Israel and providing intelligence that led to the assassination of Iranian nuclear personnel during the 12-day war with Israel in June.

Pakistan Removes Death Penalty For Some Crimes For EU Trade But Christians ‘Remain At Risk’

Pakistan’s Senate has voted to remove the death penalty for two crimes in what officials admit is a bid to safeguard $3 billion in annual trade benefits from the European Union, while maintaining controversial blasphemy laws that have sent dozens of Christians to death row.

Switzerland in Shock Over Trump’s 39 Percent Tariff (Worthy News Focus)

Switzerland was hours away from facing the highest U.S. tariff on imports of any developed country after its president left Washington without a deal, upsetting the Alpine nation’s business elite.

Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ In Talks on Ending War In Ukraine

Trump Seeks Face-To-Face Meeting With Russia’s Putin As Sanctions Near (Worthy News In-Depth)

Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports

Italy Approves World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Linking Sicily to Mainland, Reclassifies Project as Military Spending

Moscow Considers Pause in Air Strikes as Trump’s Envoy Arrives for Last-Ditch Peace Talks

Pakistan Court Suspends Blasphemy Commission After Islamic Threats (Worthy News In-Depth)

Europe Buys $1 Billion in U.S. Weapons for Ukraine Under New Trump-NATO Initiative

Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders House Arrest for Former President Jair Bolsonaro

Budapest Mayor Faces Criminal Probe Over Banned Pride March

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu Outlines Gaza War Vision: No Annexation, Transitional Arab Control Proposed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified Israel’s long-term strategy for the Gaza Strip, stating in two separate interviews that while Israel will take temporary military control of the territory, it has no intention of annexing or permanently governing it.

Netanyahu-Backed Gaza Occupation Plan to Be Presented to Security Cabinet as Trump Weighs In

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to present a sweeping new military and governance plan for the Gaza Strip to Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday, according to government sources who spoke with The Jerusalem Post. The proposal is expected to greenlight a large-scale IDF operation to occupy additional portions of the coastal enclave over a five-month period.

Speaker Mike Johnson Vows to Eliminate “West Bank” Terminology, Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

In a historic visit to the biblical heartland of Israel, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared his intention to remove the term “West Bank” from U.S. federal government language and replace it with the biblical names “Judea and Samaria,” reinforcing America’s growing alignment with Israel’s ancestral claims to the disputed region.

Hezbollah Slams Lebanese Government Over Disarmament Plan, Accuses PM of Bowing to U.S. Pressure

Netanyahu to Convene Security Cabinet as Israel Weighs Full Military Occupation of Gaza

Israeli FM Blames Recognition of Palestinian State for Derailing Ceasefire and Prolonging Gaza War

Erdogan Presses UK’s Starmer to Push Israel Toward Ceasefire and Two-State Solution

Egypt’s Sisi Accuses Israel of Genocide, Denies Complicity in Gaza Blockade

Netanyahu Orders Full Occupation of Gaza Strip, Clashes With IDF Leadership Over Hostage Risk

Netanyahu Pushes for Military Victory as Hostage Crisis Deepens, Cabinet Divided on Expanding Gaza War

New York Times Apologizes For Gaza Child Photo

Breaking U.S. News

FBI Data Shows Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in 2024

Newly released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reveals a continued rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, reinforcing concerns among Jewish advocacy groups and faith leaders about escalating hostility and the need for stronger government action.

Trump Orders New Census to Exclude Illegal Immigrants, Rekindling Legal and Political Firestorm

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has instructed the Department of Commerce to begin developing a new census that will explicitly exclude illegal immigrants from the population count, reigniting a constitutional debate over representation and federal funding.

FBI Releases 2024 Crime Data: Violent Crime Drops Sharply Nationwide

The FBI has released its comprehensive “Reported Crimes in the Nation” statistics for 2024, revealing a significant decline in violent crime across the United States. According to the report, violent crime dropped an estimated 4.5% nationwide compared to 2023, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter down nearly 15%.

HHS Cancels 22 mRNA Vaccine Contracts, Citing Ineffectiveness Against Respiratory Viruses

U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks Sharply as Imports Plunge and Trump Tariffs Bite, China Gap Hits 21-Year Low

House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Clintons, Top DOJ Officials in Expanding Epstein Probe

DOJ Opens Grand Jury Probe into Obama-Era Officials Over Alleged Russia Collusion Hoax

Texas House Speaker Signs Civil Arrest Warrants For Absconding Democrats

Record 78,000 Applicants To Join Ice To Support Trump Deportation Efforts

Trump’s AI Action Plan: Roll Back Regulations, Build More Data Centers

25 Injured in Severe Turbulence

Senate Rejects Resolutions to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Israel Amid Democratic Rift

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US Evangelist Graham Welcomes Trump’s Faith Move In Federal Agencies

American evangelist Franklin Graham has welcomed a decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to allow federal employees, including Christians, to openly express their faith while at work, in a move that changes decades of policies.

35,000 Worship in Portland as 3,200 Embrace Christ in One of America’s Most Secular Cities

In a city often dubbed one of the most unchurched in America, more than 35,000 people gathered this past weekend at the Moda Center for the first major evangelistic crusade in Portland in over 25 years — and more than 3,200 made public decisions to follow Christ.

17 Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Plateau State

Evangelical Pastor Urges Trump to End Deportation of Iranian Christians (Worthy News In-Depth)

Young Christian Jailed For Blasphemy Dies In Pakistan

Christian Sanitation Worker Attacked in Pakistan Sparking Calls For Justice

Christian Pastors Attacked in India; Dozens Injured

Massacre in Congo: ISIS-Linked Jihadists Behead 49 Christians, Including Children, During Church Service

Weekly News Brief 7/30/25

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Arab Nations Join Unprecedented Call for Hamas to Disarm, Cede Gaza Rule in Push for Two-State Solution

In a groundbreaking shift that could reshape the future of the Middle East, several Arab nations–including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt–joined Western allies Tuesday in calling for Hamas to disarm and relinquish its control over the Gaza Strip. The joint declaration, signed by 17 countries along with the European Union and the Arab League, marks a historic rebuke of the terror group by regional powers that have previously maintained more cautious stances.

Macron Announces France Will Recognize Palestinian State, Israeli Leaders Slam Move as ‘Prize for Terror’ – Jul.24.2025

Trump Administration Rejects WHO Health Regulations, Citing Sovereignty and Civil Liberties – Jul.20.2025

France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July – Jul.12.2025

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Strongest Recorded Earthquake In Russia Triggers Tsunami Warnings In US, Japan, Chile, Ecuador, Solomon Islands, and Russia

One of the strongest earthquakes ever measured struck off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday local time, triggering tsunami warnings on the entire U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, southern Alaska, and British Columbia, as well as parts of Japan, Chile, Ecuador, and the Solomon Islands.

Fukushima Fuel Debris Removal Delayed Until at Least 2037

The timeline for dismantling Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has suffered a major setback, as the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) announced Tuesday that full-scale removal of melted nuclear fuel debris will be delayed until at least 2037—several years later than initially planned.

Trump Says Russia Must Halt Fighting ‘In 10 Days’ After 22 Are Killed In Ukraine

U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he would give Russia 10 more days “from today” to reach a truce with Ukraine, after scores of people were reported killed and injured overnight in massive Russian air strikes on numerous Ukrainian cities and villages.

Landslide Blamed for Deadly Train Derailment in Southwest Germany

Trump Threatens Russia With Sanctions Within 12 Days

Protests In India Against Detention Nuns

U.S. Depletes Quarter of THAAD Missile Stockpile in Iran-Israel War, Raising Alarm Over Defense Readiness

Trump Pushes Ahead With Reshaping Global Trade

Trump Shortens Deadline for Putin to End Ukraine War, Threatens New Sanctions

Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Hold Truce Talks After Deadly Clashes

Iran Issues Fatwa Calling for Trump’s Assassination, Offers $1 Million Bounty: A State-Sanctioned Threat of War

US and EU Agree On Framework Trade Deal

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Israel Warns Hamas: Accept Ceasefire or Face Annexation of Gaza Border Areas

Israel has delivered a stark warning to Hamas through international mediators: agree to the current ceasefire and hostage release proposal within days, or face the annexation of territory surrounding Gaza’s perimeter. The warning, reported by Channel 13, comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top advisors met to assess the stalled negotiations and evaluate next steps amid growing impatience in Jerusalem.

Britain To Recognize Palestinian State If Israel Continues Gaza War

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that Britain would formally recognize a Palestinian state by September, if Israel does not stop its war against Hamas in Gaza in a move that was due to anger Israeli politicians.

Huckabee Slams UN, NYT, and Hamas Over Gaza Aid “Chaos”

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Sunday sharply criticized the United Nations, The New York Times, and Hamas for what he called a “complete balagan”–the Hebrew word for chaos–regarding the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza. In a post on X, Huckabee accused the three of spreading propaganda that derailed ceasefire efforts, discredited legitimate aid operations, and ultimately prolonged the suffering of hostages and civilians.

U.S. Rejects U.N. Two-State Solution Conference, Calls It a “Publicity Stunt”

Netanyahu Rebukes Gaza Starvation Claims, Reaffirms Israel’s Commitment to Humanitarian Aid and Judeo-Christian Alliance

Israel Announces Daily Tactical Pauses in Gaza to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid Amid Ongoing War

Israel Starts Airdrops of Humanitarian Aid (Worthy News In-Depth)

Britain, France, Germany Accuse Israel Of ‘Gaza Catastrophe’

Israel, U.S. Recall Negotiators from Qatar as Hostage Talks Stall Over Hamas Demands

Wave of Antisemitic Violence Sweeps Europe as Israelis Targeted Amid Rising Tensions

Knesset Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley in Landmark Vote

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U.S. Economy Surges 3% in Q2, Defying Wall Street Expectations

The U.S. economy surged past forecasts in the second quarter of 2025, growing at a robust 3% annualized rate, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The figure marks the strongest performance since Q3 2024, when GDP rose 3.1%, and significantly exceeds Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 2.5%.

Obama Administration Scrutiny Intensifies With Call For New Clinton Investigation

President Donald Trump’s allies are doubling down on investigations into members of the Obama administration, with two Republican lawmakers calling for a deeper investigation into former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s “email controversy.”

Jailed Maxwell Appeals Conviction For Sex Trafficking Citing Epstein Deal

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite and convicted sex trafficker linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn her conviction, arguing that she was protected under a non-prosecution deal Epstein reached with federal prosecutors more than a decade ago.

Report: 33% Of American Adults Had Mental Illness Or Substance Use Disorder In 2024

Federal Judge Blocks Planned Parenthood Defunding

FBI Accused of Amplifying Clinton-Linked Steele Dossier Ahead of 2016 Election; New Intelligence Set for Release

Bongino Teases Explosive Discoveries of Government Corruption, Pledges Truthful Investigations

Scandals Heat Up Washington As Congress Begins To Simmer

Republicans Target China As Security Threat To U.S. Real Estate, Schools, Farmland

Senate Democrats Block GOP Resolution to Unseal Epstein Files Despite Past Calls for Transparency

HHS Removes Mercury-Based Preservative from All U.S. Flu Vaccines

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Again, But Signs Point to a Softening Labor Market

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Kidnappers Kill 35 Hostages In Nigeria Despite Receiving Ransoms

Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people they abducted from a village in the country’s northwestern Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release, officials said Tuesday.

Interfaith Couple Found Murdered in Pakistan, Igniting Debate

The bodies of a young interfaith couple were discovered in southeastern Pakistan after Muslim family members protested against the marriage of the Muslim woman to a Christian, sources told Worthy News on Tuesday.

32 Killed In Christian Village In Nigeria

Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations

Scores Of Christian Farmers Among Those Killed In Nigeria

Pakistan Muslims ‘Abduct’ Christian Boy

Sudan Christian Leaders Condemn Destruction Pentecostal Church

Muslims Kill Relative For Accepting Christ In Uganda

Weekly News Brief 7/23/25

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Trump Administration Rejects WHO Health Regulations, Citing Sovereignty and Civil Liberties The Trump administration announced Friday that the United States is formally rejecting a series of controversial amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR), saying the changes would grant sweeping new powers to the UN health body and undermine American sovereignty.

France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July – Jul.12.2025

Khamenei Reemerges on Sacred Shiite Day, Framing War as Spiritual Triumph – Jul.7.2025

Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Britain’s Health Service Within 10 Years (Worthy News Focus) – Jul.4.2025

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UK and Turkey Sign Preliminary Eurofighter Deal Amid Regional Tensions The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a preliminary agreement for the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a pivotal development in Ankara’s ongoing effort to modernize its air force and deepen strategic ties with NATO allies. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed Wednesday during the International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul, was inked by Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and UK Defense Secretary John Healey.

Christians Form Human Chain to Shield Munich Synagogue from Anti-Israel Protest In a powerful act of solidarity and defiance against rising antisemitism, several hundred people, including around 750 Christians, formed a human chain around Munich’s main synagogue on Friday evening as a large and aggressive pro-Palestinian protest marched past, chanting anti-Israel slogans and glorifying Hamas terrorism.

Thousands Protest Against Ukraine’s Government Over Corruption Concerns (Worthy News In-Depth) Thousands protested in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities against a law weakening anti-corruption bodies in the largest anti-government rallies since Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago.

Russia Attacks Ukraine Ahead Of Peace Talks

Iran and Russia Launch Naval Drills in Caspian Sea

Trump Announces Major Trade Agreements With Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines Ahead of August Tariff Deadline

“We Cannot Give Up” Nuclear Program Because of National Pride, Iranian Leader Tells Fox

Trump Vows More Strikes on Iran if Nuclear Program Resumes: “We Will Do It Again, If Necessary”

Poland Withdraws Ambassador From Hungary Over “Hostile Act”

Russia Launches Massive Strikes On Ukraine; Kyiv Also Hit

19 Killed As Bangladesh Air Force Plane Crashes Into School (Video)

E3 Powers and Iran Set for Crucial Nuclear Talks as Snapback Deadline Looms

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Knesset Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley in Landmark Vote In a decisive political statement, the Israeli Knesset voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favor of a non-binding resolution declaring support for the application of full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley — territories comprising what is internationally referred to as the West Bank. The symbolic resolution passed 71-13, reflecting wide backing among the governing coalition and some members of the opposition.

US, Israel, Syria Talk Amid Deadly Attacks on Druze and Christians Senior officials from the United States, Israel, and Syria are due to meet Thursday to negotiate urgent security arrangements in southern Syria, after a week of deadly sectarian violence and Israeli military strikes targeting Syrian forces near Damascus.

‘Jews Not Welcome In Greece’: Protesters Block Israeli Cruise Ship Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked Israeli tourists from disembarking in Greece on Tuesday, forcing an Israeli-owned cruise ship carrying 1,600 passengers to reroute to Cyprus.

Trump Administration Withdraws U.S. from UNESCO Over ‘Anti-Israel Bias’ and ‘Woke Agenda’

Christian Visa Dispute in Israel Resolved After U.S. Ambassador’s Intervention

Israel Strikes Houthi Targets at Yemen’s Hodeida Port in Retaliation for Missile Attacks

Israel To Investigate Alleged Massacre Of Gaza Aid Seekers (Video)

IDF Launches Ground Operations in Deir al-Balah Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Pope Wants Ceasefire After Israeli Strike Hits Church In Gaza, Killing 3

Israel Defends Syrian Druze Amid Sweida Bloodbath; Erdogan Condemns Strikes as ‘Terrorism’

Netanyahu Government Teeters as Shas Ministers Resign over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dispute, Coalition Reduced to 60 Seats

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White House Grieving as Idaho Student Killer Bryan Kohberger is Sentenced to Life The White House on Wednesday expressed “grief and sorrow” for the families of four slain University of Idaho students after Bryan Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for their brutal murders in 2022.

New York Settles with Christian Photographer in Free

Speech Victory

New York State has agreed to settle a years-long legal battle with Emilee Carpenter, a Christian wedding photographer, by paying $225,000 in legal fees and pledging not to enforce laws that would compel her to photograph same-sex weddings against her religious convictions. The settlement, finalized Tuesday, ends four years of litigation and marks a major victory for free speech and religious liberty.

Declassified Report Reveals Obama-Era Intelligence on Trump-Russia Ties Was Flawed and Politicized A newly declassified House Intelligence Committee report has ignited a political firestorm by revealing that the Obama administration’s 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential bid was based on unreliable intelligence and violated established analytical standards.

BP Agents Continue To Arrest Iranians, Weapons Traffickers At Northern Border

Federal Judge Partially Blocks Trump-Era Defunding of Planned Parenthood

Johnson Shuts Down House Early Amid Epstein Pushback

Emails Reveal Biden White House Coordinated with DOJ Before Targeting Parents as ‘Domestic Terrorists’

CBO: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Add $3.4 Trillion To Federal Deficit By 2034

President Trump Celebrates Historic Achievements in First Six Months of Second Term

Congressional Probe: Biden Administration Accused of Funding Anti-Netanyahu Protests and Terror-Linked NGOs

Gabbard Unveils Declassified Documents Alleging Obama-Era Conspiracy Against Trump, Calls for Criminal Prosecution

Nightclub Chaos in Los Angeles: Dozens Injured As Car Plows Into Crowd, Driver Shot

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Sudan Christian Leaders Condemn Destruction Pentecostal Church Christian leaders have condemned the recent destruction of a Pentecostal Church building in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, calling it part of an increase in persecution against Christians in Sudan.

Muslims Kill Relative For Accepting Christ In Uganda A 37-year-old man was killed by his Muslim relatives in eastern Uganda after converting to Christianity and openly praying to Jesus, according to multiple Christian sources.

Christianity Resurging as Gospel Music Booms on Streaming Platforms

London Council Reverses Street Preaching Ban After Legal Challenge by Pentecostal Church

Iranian Christian Convert Deported from Turkey, Arrested Upon Return to Iran

Beloved Syrian Pastor Martyred with Family Amid Fierce Clashes in Suweida; Lebanese Church Calls for Global Prayer

Christian Man Detained Over Blasphemy Accusations In Pakistan

Christians Targeted in Indonesia’s West Java as Mobs Attack Homes and Churches

Weekly News Brief 7/15/25

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France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July

France and Saudi Arabia will convene a high-level international conference aimed at advancing the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on July 28-29, multiple diplomatic sources confirmed Friday.

Khamenei Reemerges on Sacred Shiite Day, Framing War as Spiritual Triumph – Jul.7.2025

Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Britain’s Health Service Within 10 Years (Worthy News Focus) – Jul.4.2025

Pentagon: U.S. and Israeli Strikes Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Up to Two Years – Jul.2.2025

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Trump Strikes Trade Deal With Indonesia, Averting Tariff Clash and Opening U.S. Access to Key Resources

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a preliminary trade deal with Indonesia, just days after threatening a 32% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation. The agreement marks the fourth such deal since Trump launched his aggressive “reciprocal tariffs” campaign in April aimed at closing America’s trade deficit and boosting U.S. exports.

Pakistan Commission To Investigate Abuse Of Blasphemy Laws(Worthy News In-Depth)

One of Pakistan’s most influential courts ruled Tuesday that a judicial commission will investigate the abuse of blasphemy legislation in a historic move that could impact minority Christians, a senior lawyer confirmed to Worthy News.

Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks EU Alarm as $2 Trillion Trade Relationship Hangs in the Balance

European Union leaders issued sharp warnings Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on EU imports by August 1, a move they say would severely disrupt nearly $2 trillion in annual trade between the two economic powerhouses.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Nations Trading with Russia if Peace Deal Isn’t Reached in 50 Days

Poor Nations Paying Millions To Trump-Linked Lobbyists (Worthy News Investigation)

Trump To Impose 30% Tariff On Eu, Mexico

Russia, North Korea Deepen Military Ties In Ukraine As Clashes Intensify

Trump Announces NATO Deal to Arm Ukraine, Slams Russia Over Escalating Attacks

Peace Plan: Ukraine Split Up Feared

Europe Mourns At 30th Anniversary Of Srebrenica Massacre

Catholic Priest Disappears In Colombia

Ukraine’s President Urges Marshall Plan After Massive Attacks; US Frustrated

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IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Commanders in Major Gaza Strike Campaign

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in coordination with the Shin Bet internal security agency, has carried out a sweeping two-week campaign targeting senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) operatives involved in restoring the groups’ military infrastructure in Gaza, the military announced Sunday.

Israel, Hamas Edge Closer to Ceasefire Deal as Qatar-Led Gaza Reconstruction Takes Shape

Israel has agreed in principle to allow Qatar and other countries to begin funding the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip under the terms of a proposed ceasefire, according to a report by Ynet and confirmed by regional sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations in Doha.

Israel and EU Agree to Expand Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Israel and the European Union have reached a key agreement to expand humanitarian aid access to Gaza, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Thursday. The deal includes increasing the number of aid trucks, reopening multiple border crossings, and restoring key infrastructure.

Hostage Deal Nearing Final Stage as Israel, Hamas Haggle Over IDF Presence in Gaza During Ceasefire

IDF Raids in Southern Lebanon Target Hezbollah Weapon Sites and Infrastructure

Trump, Netanyahu Unveil Controversial Postwar Gaza Vision Amid Ceasefire Push and Regional Strikes

Iranian Missiles Struck Five Israeli Military Bases During 12-Day War, Satellite Data Reveals

Netanyahu Hails Trump Partnership in White House Dinner Focused on Iran, Gaza, and Abraham Accords

Lebanon Responds to U.S. Disarmament Plan as Tensions Flare with Israel

Israel Launches ‘Operation Black Flag’ Against Houthi Ports in Yemen Following Red Sea Ship Attack

Netanyahu Heads to Washington as Trump Pushes ‘Deal of the Century’

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Wave of Violence Against ICE Sparks Federal Crackdown: Homan Say ‘This Stops Now’

A surge in violent attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers has sparked a strong federal crackdown, with President Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and Border Czar Tom Homan vowing “zero tolerance” for assaults on law enforcement.

Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs

The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with broad layoffs within the Department of Education as a part of his campaign promise to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.

Four ‘1-in-1,000-Year’ Storms Strike U.S. in Seven Days

In a week that defied probability and stunned the nation, an extraordinary string of weather catastrophes swept from Texas to Illinois—four separate “1-in-1,000-year” floods that turned roads into rivers, homes into wreckage, and left at least 125 dead.

9 Killed As Fire Hits Massachusetts Care Home; Dozens Injured

Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs

Senate Approves Disaster Tax Relief Bill, Heads To Trump For Signature

On Anniversary Of Trump Attack, Secret Service ‘Laser-focused’ On Agency Reform

USDA: 45m Acres Of American Land Owned By Foreign Entities

FISA Court Approves DOJ Review of Carter Page Surveillance as Congress Presses for Crossfire Hurricane Records

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Administration to Proceed with Federal Workforce Cuts

Trump Administration Launches Crackdown on Chinese Ownership of U.S. Farmland

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John MacArthur, Influential Pastor and Theologian, Dies at 86

John MacArthur, the prominent California pastor, author, and Bible teacher known for his unwavering theological stances and decades of preaching ministry, has died at the age of 86. His death was confirmed Monday evening by Grace to You, his media ministry, which said he passed away shortly after being hospitalized with pneumonia.

Pakistan Sentences Muslim To Death For Killing Christian (Worthy News In-Depth)

A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentence of a Muslim man for killing a Christian because he married his sister after she turned to faith in Christ.

Gunman Kills Two Women in Church Rampage After Shooting State Trooper in Lexington, Kentucky

Nigeria Mourns Ex-President Buhari, Criticised Over Anti-Christian Violence (Worthy News Focus)

Baptist Pastor Among Christians Killed In Nigeria

Sudan Demolishes Pentecostal Church Building

Eight Christian Leaders Found in Mass Grave in Colombia

Young Christians Acquitted Of Blasphemy After 2-Year Battle

Weekly News Brief 6/23/25

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Iran Seeks Russian Support as Trump’s Strikes Devastate Nuclear Sites

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dispatched his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday in a bid to secure stronger support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, following devastating U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions – Jun.21.2025

Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion,” Decapitates Iran’s Military and Nuclear Leadership in Preemptive Strike – Jun.13.2025

Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

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Iran Fires Missiles At US Bases In Middle East (Video)

Air defense systems were activated across the Middle East after Iran said it had launched missiles at U.S. bases ,including in Qatar, as videos filmed by residents in Qatar showed flashes and explosions.

Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq Following American Bombing of Nuclear Sites

Iran launched a barrage of missiles Monday targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking its first direct military retaliation after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Iranian Retaliation Expected Within Days as U.S. Forces Brace for Potential Strikes

The United States is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation against American forces in the Middle East, which could come as early as Tuesday, according to senior U.S. officials cited by Reuters. This follows U.S. and Israeli strikes over the weekend that targeted and reportedly destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan during Operation Midnight Hammer.

Trump Sounds Alarm Over Medvedev’s Nuclear Threats After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Russia’s Missiles, Drones Kill Numerous In Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)

U.N. Security Council Divided as Russia, China Push Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Russia Frees Jailed RFE/RL Journalist

Russia Warns U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Spur Nations to Supply Tehran with Nuclear Warheads

Trump Hints at Regime Change in Iran as Khamenei Prepares for Succession from Bunker

Iran’s Parliament Backs Strait of Hormuz Closure Following U.S. Strikes, Raising Global Oil Market Fears

Largest Leftist Dutch Alliance Embraces Anti-Israel Motion (Worthy News In-Depth)

Netherlands Reeling From Political Earthquake Over Israel’s Iron Dome (Worthy News Analysis)

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Israel Obliterates Iran’s Notorious ‘Doomsday Clock’ in Tehran Strikes

In a powerful message to Iran’s leadership, Israel announced Monday that it had successfully destroyed the so-called “Israel doomsday clock” during a wave of precision strikes deep inside Tehran. The clock, a provocative symbol of Iran’s long-standing calls for Israel’s destruction, was targeted alongside key regime and security sites as part of Israel’s intensifying military campaign.

Netanyahu: Israel Closing In on War Goals as Iran and Hamas Face Crushing Blows

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel is operating at “full tilt” in both Iran and Gaza, as joint U.S.-Israeli military actions continue to target Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and Hamas strongholds. In a prerecorded address, Netanyahu vowed that Israel would not be drawn into a prolonged conflict but would press on until its strategic objectives are met.

Iran Pounds Israel With Missiles After US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites; Numerous Injured (Video)

More than 20 people were injured in Israel early Sunday as Iran pounded the Jewish nation with missiles after the United States destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites.

Israel Kills Iran’s ‘Orchestrator’ Of Hamas Massacre And Other Commander

Israel’s Dual Wars Burn Through Billions, Threatening Economic Stability

Iran Fires Cluster Bomb Ballistic Missile at Israel, IDF Confirms First Use During War

Trump: Crucial Days Ahead as U.S. Weighs Joining Israel-Iran Conflict

Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities in Major Air Operation

Over 240 Injured As Iran Strikes Israel Again

Israel Threatens To Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran Missile Hits Israel Hospital (Video)

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FDA Halts New Clinical Trials Sending Americans’ DNA to China, Citing Security and Ethics Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last Thursday it has suspended authorization for all new clinical trials involving the transfer of Americans’ living cells or genetic material to China and other adversarial nations for genetic engineering, following mounting evidence of serious ethical and security breaches.

Trump Administration Moves to Block Gender Ideology in California’s Federally Funded Sex Ed Program

The Trump administration has issued a firm ultimatum to California: strip all references to gender ideology from its federally funded sex education program for at-risk youth or risk losing millions in federal funding. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) delivered the notice on Friday, giving the state 60 days to comply.

Texas Governor Signs Ten Commandments Bill Into Law Amid National Debate

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Saturday a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, a move that has sparked national debate over religious freedom and constitutional boundaries.

Appeals Court Blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law, Igniting New Battle Over Religious Heritage in Schools

More Than 700 Iranians Released Into The U.S. Under Biden

U.S. on High Alert for Terror Threats After Trump’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Federal Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Control of California National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests

U.S. Border Patrol Uncovers Massive Cartel Smuggling Tunnel Near San Diego

Trump Administration Accelerates Border Wall Construction as Illegal Immigration Declines

‘Doomsday Plane’ Lands Near D.C. After Mysterious Flight Amid Middle East Tensions

Federal Appeals Court Signals Support for Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Law Protecting Children from Transgender Medical Interventions

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Cuban Christian Dissident Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence Over Facebook Posts Criticizing Regime

The communist regime in Cuba is reportedly seeking a ten-year prison sentence for Alexander Verdecia, a 51-year-old Christian dissident and member of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), over Facebook posts critical of the government, according to Martí Noticias. Verdecia, who has long denounced poverty and repression in his hometown of Río Cauto, was arrested in February and charged with “propaganda against the constitutional order.”

US: Gunman Killed After Church Shooting In Michigan; 1 Injured

A mentally troubled white man opened fire outside a church filled with worshippers in the U.S. state of Michigan before being struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff, local police said Sunday.

‘Islamic State Kills 20 In Damascus Church’

US Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers After America Hits Iran

Nicaragua’s Prisons a Horror for Christian Political Prisoners Amid Widespread Crackdown on Churches

Somali Mother Faces Death For Accepting Christ

Kidnapped Christian Might Be Killed In Nigeria; Prayers Urged

US Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart In Critical Condition (Worthy News In-Depth)

Weekly News Brief 6/15/25

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Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion,” Decapitates Iran’s Military and Nuclear Leadership in Preemptive Strike

In a sweeping and unprecedented military operation, Israel launched a decisive preemptive strike deep inside Iran early Friday morning, targeting Tehran’s nuclear program and eliminating the Islamic Republic’s top military brass in a dramatic escalation dubbed “Operation Rising Lion.”

Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

Iran Vows to Ramp Up Uranium Enrichment After IAEA Censure as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

CENTCOM Commander Outlines Iran Strike Plans, Warns of Proxy Threats and Regional Instability – Jun.11.2025

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Trump and Putin Discuss Urgent Need to End Israel-Iran Conflict in Hour-Long Call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation on Saturday, focusing heavily on the escalating war between Israel and Iran. The call, which lasted nearly an hour, came as tensions in the Middle East soared following Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s deadly retaliation.

Australians Attacked in Bali; Police Searching For Suspects

An Australian man was shot and killed, and another Australian man was injured on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali, prompting a police search for two suspects, local officials said Saturday.

Air India Emergency Landing In Thailand After Bomb Threat

An Air India flight from Thailand’s Phuket island to India’s capital, New Delhi, was forced to return and make an emergency landing after an onboard bomb threat, officials confirmed.

Tehran Launches New Wave Of Missiles At Israel

Secrecy and Power: Bilderberg Group Gathers in Stockholm with Global Agendas and Prophetic Undercurrents

Trump Warns Iran Of More Brutal Attacks

One Man Miraculously Survives Air India Crash but Hundreds Die (Worthy News In-Depth)

Air India Plane Crashes After Take Off In Ahmedabad; Over 260 Killed

IAEA Declares Iran in Breach of Nuclear Safeguards for First Time in Nearly 20 Years, Setting Stage for Escalation

Britain, Spain Agree On Future Of Gibraltar

Scores Killed In South Africa Flooding

U.S. Orders Evacuation of Non-Essential Personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait Amid Iran Tensions

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Israel Warns of Escalating Strikes as Warplanes Roam Tehran’s Skies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning Saturday that Israeli Air Force jets would soon be a common sight above Tehran, pledging to strike “every site and every target of the ayatollah regime” as Israel ramps up its unprecedented military campaign against Iran.

Four Dead, 70 Injured As Iran-Israel Strikes Enter 2nd Day

At least four people were dead and over 70 injured in Israel early Saturday, with the Jewish nation facing massive Iranian missile strikes, officials said.

Iran Missiles Strike Tel Aviv, 1 Killed, 63 Wounded; Israel’s Headquarters Targeted

Israeli forces backed by the United States were unable Saturday to intercept all missiles fired by Iran towards Israel, with barrages since Friday killing at least one and injuring 63 Israelis, officials confirmed.

Scores Of Israelis Injured In Iran Missile Strike

Mossad-Led Covert Strike Cripples Iran’s Air Defenses, Clears Path for Massive Israeli Air Operation

Israel Hits Airport Iran; World Markets Concerned (Video)

Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” Stuns Iran in Masterstroke of Strategic Deception

Iran Drones Intercepted By Israel

Argentina to Move Embassy to Jerusalem as President Milei Declares Unwavering Support for Israel in Knesset Speech

U.S. Embassy in Israel to Boycott Tel Aviv Pride, Aligns with Trump Administration’s Shift Toward Traditional Values

Hamas Attacks Humanitarian Aid Bus in Gaza, Killing Five and Injuring Several, GHF Says

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Trump’s Army Parade In Washington Sparks Controversy (Video)

Calm returned to the streets of Washington after cheers and chants reverberated through America’s capital Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers crewed modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

US Democratic Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically Motivated Assassination’

The governor of the U.S. State of Minnesota says a gunman posing as a police officer has killed a senior Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday in an apparent “politically motivated assassination.

San Antonio Mourns 11 Killed In Floods

Residents in the U.S. city of San Antonio plunged into mourning Saturday after record-breaking rainfall triggered severe flash flooding, leaving at least 11 people dead, dozens injured, and causing widespread damage in the area.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Election Rules, Says Only Congress Can Mandate Voting Changes

DOGE‑Led Savings Drive Spurs House to Approve $9.4 B Rescission Bill, Eyes Senate Showdown

Lawsuit Challenges Arkansas Ten Commandments Display Law in Public Schools

U.S. Deficit Shrinks in May, But Fiscal Year Shortfall Still Deepens Amid Tax and Spending Debate

Americans See Religion Gaining Ground in Public Life, Gallup Finds

Judge Denies Newsom’s Bid to Limit National Guard as Trump Vows to ‘Liberate LA’ from ‘Third World Lawlessness’

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Tariffs During Ongoing Legal Battle, Citing “Exceptional Importance”

Nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Set to Challenge Trump

Trump Defends Military Deployment to Los Angeles as Anti-ICE Riots Continue

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100 Massacred In Nigeria’s Benue State, Amnesty Says (Worthy News In-Depth)

Nigeria’s government was under pressure Sunday to end massacres in the country’s central Benue state after at least 100 people, many believed to be Christians, were reportedly killed there over the weekend.

Evangelist Graham: ‘Pray for Peace in Jerusalem’ As Fighting Escalates

U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham urged Christians on Saturday to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” after Iran fired a barrage of missiles towards Israel that killed several and injured scores of Israelis.

Christians Report Kidnappings In Abuja; Call For Prayers

Christian Evangelist Killed In Ethiopia

China Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Zion House Churches, Detains Pastors and Worshippers

High School Bans Bible Verses, Forces Christian Club to Strip Faith Content

Christian Converts Flee Iran After Jail Sentence

Southern Baptists Agree On Banning Same-Sex Marriage