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Weekly News Brief 11/5/25

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Shield AI Unveils X-BAT: The First Runway-Independent AI Fighter Jet for Modern Warfare (Video)

Amid escalating global tensions and the growing threat of long-range missile warfare, U.S. defense technology firm Shield AI has unveiled what it calls a “revolution in airpower” — an autonomous, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet known as the X-BAT.

Trump Rules Out Tomahawks For Ukraine ‘For Now,’ As Christian Leaders Urge Focus On Peace – Nov.3.2025

Putin Boasts ‘Huge Success’ in Poseidon Nuclear Drone Test as Trump Warns: “End the War, Not Test Missiles” – Oct.30.2025

Breaking World News

France Car Attack Raises Alarm Over Islam’s Influence And Migration Debate

A driver deliberately rammed his vehicle into pedestrians and cyclists on France’s Île d’Oléron island off the Atlantic coast, wounding at least five people — two of them critically — before being arrested, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed Wednesday.

Pro-Government Media Group Acquires Hungary’s Leading Tabloid Ahead of Elections Amid Emergency Rule (Worthy News Investigation)

A media company closely tied to Hungary’s powerful right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has purchased the country’s most widely-read daily tabloid, marking another major consolidation of media influence less than six months before next year’s national elections.

Fire at Bosnian Retirement Home Kills at Least 11, Dozens Injured

Authorities in Bosnia were struggling Wednesday to find shelter for elderly residents after a fire at a retirement home in the northeastern town of Tuzla killed at least 11 people and injured more than 30, officials and local media said.

Philippines Typhoon Kills Dozens; Churches Shelter Evacuees

Vatican Declares Jesus Christ Alone Redeemer, Orders Catholics To Drop ‘Co-Redemptrix’ Title For Mary (Worthy News In-Depth)

Powerful Quake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Killing At Least 20; Christian Groups Mobilize Aid

Passenger Train Collides With Goods Train In Central India — At Least Seven Dead

Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills At Least One, Forces Mass Evacuations In Central Philippines

Jesse Klaver Named Dutch Left-Wing Leader As Centrists Win Election

Czech Coalition Formed Amid Ethics Controversy Over Far-Right Nominee

Spain’s Valencia Leader Resigns Over Handling Of Deadly 2024 Floods

Serbia Unrest Grows As Youth Clash With Loyalists Of President Vučić

Breaking Israel News

IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Terrorists Crossing Gaza Ceasefire Line as Minister Warns “War Not Over”

Israeli forces eliminated two Hamas terrorists attempting to cross the Gaza ceasefire line on Wednesday — the fourth such violation in as many days along the IDF’s “Yellow Line.”

Israeli Scientists Pioneer Breakthrough Spinal Cord Regeneration Technology

In a development that could redefine paralysis treatment worldwide, Israeli biotech company Matricelf has unveiled a revolutionary approach to repairing spinal cord injuries using tissue engineered from a patient’s own cells.

Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Says Iran’s Nuclear Program ‘Wiped Out,’ Hails Turning Point in Middle East Security

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen said in an exclusive Fox News interview on Friday that Iran’s nuclear program had been “wiped out” following coordinated Israeli-American strikes earlier this year — a development he called a “turning point” for Israel’s security and regional diplomacy.

Tulsi Gabbard Visits U.S. Coordination Center in Israel, Praises Progress Toward Gaza Stabilization

Israel, India Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement to Boost Industrial and Technological Ties

UN Security Council Advances Trump-Backed Gaza Resolution Creating International Stabilization Force

Trump Says U.S. Will “Be Involved” in Netanyahu Trial, Admits Pushing Israel Toward Ceasefire

Trump: ‘US Citizen Among Three Dead Hostages Returned by Hamas’

Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas, Says Israel Will Act Alone if Necessary

Jerusalem Paralyzed as Hundreds of Thousands Protest Draft Law; Teen Dies, Clashes Erupt

Netanyahu Visits Joint Command Center Amid Renewed Ceasefire Enforcement and Strikes on Hamas

Breaking U.S. News

U.S. Energy Production Hits Record Highs as Trump Administration Pushes “Energy Abundance” Agenda

The United States has reached new historic highs in energy production, setting records for both crude oil output and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, according to fresh data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

Moody Bible Institute Sues Chicago Board of Education Over Religious Discrimination in Teacher Training Program

Moody Bible Institute has filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education, accusing the city’s public school system of religious discrimination for barring Moody students from participating in its student-teaching program.

Trump Calls Supreme Court Tariff Case “Life or Death” for America as Justices Grill Both Sides

President Donald Trump warned that Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing on the legality of his sweeping tariff program is “life or death” for the United States, as justices wrestled over whether the president exceeded his authority under emergency powers law.

Democrats Sweep Off-Year Elections, Deliver Stinging Rebuke to GOP Leadership

Government Shutdown Hits Record 36 Days as Bipartisan Talks Offer Hope for Breakthrough

Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City’s First Muslim and Democratic Socialist Mayor; Jewish Groups Voice Concern

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies At 84

Shutdown Ties Record as Senate Looks for Off-Ramp Amid Obamacare Dispute

Feds Prevent 6,525 Known, Suspected Terrorists From Entering US

Senators Introduce Legislation To Codify Antifa Terror Designation

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland

Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia’s Papua Sees Deadly Fighting With Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Investigation)

Concerns are mounting about the future of Indonesia’s predominantly Christian Papua region, where the army claims to have recaptured a village in deadly clashes with separatist rebels amid reports of civilian suffering and long-standing grievances over Jakarta’s rule.

Nigerian President Open To Meet Trump After U.S. Warning Over Christian Killings

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indicated openness to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump after Washington warned it is reviewing military options in response to continuing attacks on Christians in Nigeria, his office said Sunday.

Sudan’s Christians Caught In Crossfire As Atrocities Mount In El Fasher

Barna Report: For the First Time, Men Outnumber Women in Church Attendance

Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks

Bible Sales Surge 36% After Assassination of Christian Activist Charlie Kirk

Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended

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Trump Unveils 21-Point Plan to End Gaza War; Netanyahu Voices Support

U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Monday unveiled what he described as a “comprehensive and fair” 21-point plan to end the war in Gaza immediately, secure the release of hostages, and set the foundation for rebuilding the enclave under international oversight. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly endorsed the proposal, calling Trump “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House.”

Trump Administration Pushes 21-Point Gaza Peace Plan Amid Intense Negotiations – Sep.27.2025

Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Opposes Israeli Annexation of Judea and Samaria – Sep.24.2025

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Trump Signs Executive Order Pledging U.S. Military Protection for Qatar After Israeli Strike

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar against external attacks, extending NATO-style security assurances to the Gulf nation just weeks after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders in Doha.

Powerful Quake Kills Dozens In Philippines; Christians Speak Of Miracles Amid Misery

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck central Philippines late Tuesday killed scores of people, with its epicenter off the coast of Cebu province near Bogo City, but Christians also spoke of miracles and faith amid the misery.

Explosions, Fire, and Fatality Shake Munich Amid Oktoberfest and Security Fears

The German city of Munich was rocked early Wednesday by explosions, gunfire, and a deadly fire in its northern quarter, prompting fears of a link to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival.

Czech Elections Could Strengthen Orbán-Linked Populist Bloc In Europe

Strong Earthquake Jolts Central Philippines, Damages Church, Cuts Power (Video)

Trump–Orbán Tensions Rise As Bulgaria Backs EU Plan To Phase Out Russian Gas

Hungary’s Orbán Says Ukraine Not Sovereign Country

Taliban Imposes Nationwide Internet Blackout in Afghanistan Amid Morality Crackdown

Trump Signals Harder Line on Moscow, Considers Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine

Moldova’s Pro-Western Governing Party Wins Elections, Overshadowed By Russian Interference Allegations

Ukraine Accuses Hungary of Violating Its Airspace With Drones (Worthy News Radio)

U.N. Security Council Rejects Russian-Chinese Push to Delay Sanctions on Iran

Breaking Israel News

Israel Says Gaza City Nearly Encircled as IDF Pushes Toward Final Siege

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are close to fully encircling Gaza City, urging remaining residents to flee south through Israeli checkpoints in what he described as their “last opportunity” before the city is sealed off.

Hamas Signals Likely Rejection Of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Plan

A senior Hamas official told the BBC on Wednesday that the group is likely to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 20-point ceasefire and peace proposal for Gaza, saying the package “serves Israel’s interests” and “ignores those of the Palestinian people.”

Trump Gives Hamas Days to Accept Peace Plan, Warns of Consequences if Rejected

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum Tuesday, warning Hamas it has only “three or four days” to accept his new 20-point Gaza peace plan or face destruction at the hands of Israel.

Netanyahu Apologizes to Qatar Over Israeli Strike as Trump Pushes Gaza Peace Plan

Hezbollah Vows to Keep Weapons on Anniversary of Nasrallah’s Killing

Israel Begins World-First Project to Replenish Sea of Galilee with Desalinated Water

Microsoft Cuts Cloud Services to Israel’s Unit 8200 Following Surveillance Report

Netanyahu at UN: Israel’s Comeback, Warning on Iran’s Blackmail, and Condemnation of Palestinian State Recognition

Netanyahu Orders Yemen Strike Mid-Flight as Israel Responds to Houthi Drone Attacks on Eilat

Houthi Drone from Yemen Strikes Eilat Tourist District, Over 20 Wounded

Trump Meets Arab and Muslim Leaders in Push to End Gaza War

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland Amid ICE Protests, Local Leaders Push Back

President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the National Guard is now deployed in Portland, Oregon, to protect federal immigration enforcement operations as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to roil the city.

Senate Deadlocks on Dueling Plans as U.S. Government Shutdown Begins

The federal government will officially enter a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after both Senate Republicans and Democrats blocked competing short-term funding bills, failing to prevent the first lapse in federal funding since President Donald Trump’s first term. The standoff capped days of failed negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders, with neither side willing to concede on core demands.

Trump and Hegseth Declare End of ‘Woke Military,’ Launch ‘War Department’ Era

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping transformation of the U.S. military, rebranding the Pentagon as the “Department of War” and rolling out a raft of directives aimed at reversing what they called years of “woke” policies.

Trump, Congress Deadlocked as Government Shutdown Looms

Pentagon Presses Missile Makers to Double or Quadruple Output Amid China War Concerns

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Ends Reelection Bid (Video)

Michigan LDS Church Attack Leaves At Least Four Dead, Several Injured; FBI Leads Probe

Trump Orders Troops to Portland to Protect ICE Facilities Amid Protests

Three Muslim Men Charged In Houston Area Baseball Shooting

FBI Agents Say They Were Used as ‘Political Pawns’ During Jan. 6 Deployment

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Perjury and Obstruction Charges

Trump Orders US Takeover Of TikTok Amid Security Concerns

Breaking Christian News

Evangelist Franklin Graham Praises Tim Allen’s Forgiveness Of Father’s Killer After Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute

Evangelist Franklin Graham said Tuesday he was “encouraged” to learn that American actor, comedian, and bestselling writer Tim Allen has forgiven the man responsible for his father’s death in 1964.

Wave of Attacks on Christians in India Follows Passage of Harsh Anti-Conversion Bill

China Launches Major Crackdown on House Churches, Over 70 Believers Arrested

Devout Christians In China Face New Online Crackdown (Worthy News Focus)

Thousands Encounter Revival at University of South Florida UniteUS Gathering

Indonesia To Enforce New Blasphemy Law In 2026, Raising Concerns Among Christians

Weekly News Brief 9/24/25

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Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Opposes Israeli Annexation of Judea and Samaria

US President Donald Trump has presented a detailed plan to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of remaining hostages, and oversee reconstruction of the Strip under non-Hamas authority. The initiative was outlined Tuesday during a high-level meeting with leaders from eight Arab and Muslim countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Arab diplomats familiar with the discussions.

U.K., Canada, and Australia Recognize Palestinian State Despite Israeli Opposition – Sep.21.2025

France’s Political Turmoil Meets Prophetic Calendar as Palestinian State Recognition Nears – Sep.18.2025

U.S. and U.K. Seal $42 Billion “Tech Prosperity Deal” on AI and Innovation – Sep.17.2025

Breaking World News

Trump Says Ukraine Can Win Back All Territory As UN Warns Of Russian Torture (Worthy News In-Depth)

Frustrated about Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Moscow on Tuesday that Ukraine would be able to “fight and win back” all the land it lost since the Russian invasion began in 2022.

Russia Denies Role In Drone Attacks That Shut Down Denmark, Norway Airports

Russia on Tuesday denied involvement in drones that violated the airspace of Nordic nations Denmark and Norway, forcing major airports to close and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.

Iran Rebuilding Missile Sites Hit by Israel, Satellite Images Show

Iran has begun rebuilding missile-production sites destroyed by Israel during the 12-day war in June, according to satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press. However, experts say a crucial component — large planetary mixers needed to manufacture solid-fuel missiles — remains absent.

Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Leaving Trail of Death Across Asia

Trump Signals Ukraine Could Win Back All Territory, Pressures NATO to Confront Russia

Trump Calls Globalism a “Failed Experiment” in U.N. Address, Warns Against Child Trafficking and Open Borders

Russia, Iran Ink Nuclear Power Deals as Putin Offers Trump Extension of Arms Pact

Taliban Rejects Trump’s Demand to Hand Over Bagram Air Base, Vows to Defend Afghan Sovereignty

China to Evacuate 400,000 Ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa After Philippines, Taiwan Hit

Russian Fighter Jets Violate Estonian Airspace, NATO Responds With F-35s

WHO Health Rules Spark Sovereignty Concerns At UN’s 80th Anniversary

UN Security Council to Convene Over Russian Fighter Jet Incursion Into Estonia

Breaking Israel News

Houthi Drone from Yemen Strikes Eilat Tourist District, Over 20 Wounded

A drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday evening, wounding more than 20 people in one of the most serious Houthi attacks on the city to date.

Trump Meets Arab and Muslim Leaders in Push to End Gaza War

U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday with leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, calling the talks his “most important meeting” as he sought to rally support for ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Trump Slams Palestinian Statehood Push in UNGA Address, Calls for Hostage Release

U.S. President Donald Trump used his first United Nations General Assembly speech in six years to sharply denounce European governments that have recognized a Palestinian state, warning the move rewards Hamas terrorism and undermines peace.

IDF Encircles Gaza City as Operation Gideon’s Chariots Advances

UN Security Council Sidelines Israel With Gaza Meeting Scheduled on Rosh Hashanah

IDF Expands Gaza City Operations, Eliminates Hamas Commanders and Targets Terror Infrastructure

Trump Administration Seeks $6 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel Amid Gaza War and Qatar Strike Fallout

U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Resolution Over Failure to Condemn Hamas

Israel Launches Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Divisions Press Into Gaza City as Operation Gideon’s Chariots II Intensifies

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

Breaking U.S. News

Report: Soros Foundation Gave $80m To Groups Tied To ‘Extremist Violence’

Amid President Donald Trump officially designating Antifa a domestic terror organization, a new report details how a prominent billionaire may be funneling millions to extremist groups engaging in violent uprisings nationwide.

Secret Service Dismantles Covert Cellular Network Near UN Headquarters in New York

The U.S. Secret Service announced Tuesday it had dismantled a massive covert cellular network across the New York metropolitan area, a system officials say could have crippled communications just as nearly 150 world leaders arrived in Manhattan for the United Nations General Assembly.

Two Dead, Including Shooter, in Attack on Dallas ICE Facility

At least two people are dead, including the gunman, and several others injured after a shooting early Wednesday at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas.

Routh Guilty On All Charges In Plot To Kill Trump

Google Admits Biden Administration Pressured YouTube to Censor COVID, Election Content; Banned Creators Offered Return

Trump Issues Order Designating Antifa A Terror Organization

Trump Calls Charlie Kirk ‘One Of The Most Important People’ At Arizona Memorial

Trump Promises ‘Answer To Autism’ As RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Vaccine Claims

U.S. Counterterrorism Center Warns of Enduring al-Qaeda Threat, Urges Heightened Security

Trump, Cabinet Members, and Thousands Honor Charlie Kirk at Arizona Memorial

Senate Republicans Confirm 48 Trump Nominees After Rules Change

Erika Kirk Named New CEO Of Turning Point USA After Husband’s Assassination

Breaking Christian News

Sudan’s Christians Among Hardest Hit As War, Famine, and Cholera Crisis Deepen

Sudan’s roughly two million Christians are among the hardest hit in the country’s devastating civil war, with some believers forced to eat animal feed and even grass to survive, according to Christian rights investigators.

Philippines Sees ‘Trillion Peso March’ As Churches Join Anti-Corruption Protests

A large mass protest dubbed the “Trillion Peso March” was underway in the Philippine capital Manila Sunday amid mounting anger over alleged government corruption involving billions of pesos in flood control projects.

Pentecostal Pastor Survives Assassination Attempt In Pakistan Amid Rising Persecution, Group Says

Churches Overflow as Believers Call Charlie Kirk a Christian Martyr After Assassination

Documentary Exposes ‘Father’s Day Massacre’ As Nigeria’s Christians Face Genocide

Authorities Halt Church, Tourism Site Construction In Indonesia

Altar Boy Hiding In Pakistan As Fake Facebook Post Sparks Blasphemy Case (Worthy News Investigation)

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

Weekly News Brief 5/28/25

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Khamenei Urges Iran-Pakistan Unity Against Israel, Praises Nuclear-Armed Ally

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday called for closer cooperation between Iran and Pakistan in confronting Israel, praising Islamabad’s firm stance on the Palestinian issue and highlighting the importance of unity among Muslim nations.

Iran Warns U.S. Will Be Held Responsible for Any Israeli Strike on Nuclear Facilities – May.22.2025

WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations – May.20.2025

Khamenei Slams Trump Amid Nuclear Talks, Declares Iran Will Boost Military Regardless of U.S. Stance – May.19.2025

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Trump Warns Putin He’s ‘Playing With Fire,’ Considers New Sanctions Amid Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks

President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that only his leadership has kept Russia from facing devastating consequences amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He’s playing with fire!”

U.S. Air Power Buildup at Diego Garcia Signals Strategic Posturing Near Iran

Satellite imagery has revealed a significant U.S. military buildup at the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean, suggesting heightened readiness amid rising tensions with Iran. The Pentagon declined to comment, but open-source intelligence analysts say the activity reflects increased aerial and naval capabilities at the key U.S. outpost, located over 2,000 miles from Iran’s southern coast.

France Moves To Legalize Assisted Dying

After an emotional debate, France’s parliament approved a move to legalize assisted dying, despite the devout Catholic prime minister having concerns about the law.

French President’s Face Hit By First Lady; Questions Raised Over Domestic Violence

Lebanese PM Draws Line with Iran, ‘The Days of the Iranian Revolution Are Over’

New Syrian Government Moves to Dismantle ISIS Camps in Eastern Syria

Car Drives Into Liverpool Crowd; Dozens Injured

Trump Blasts Putin Over Ukraine Attacks: Warns of Russia’s “Downfall,” Scolds Zelensky

Nine European Nations Demand Freedom to Deport Criminal Migrants, Slam Human Rights Court Overreach

Sudan Accuses UAE of Terror-Sponsorship as Drone Strikes Ravage Port Sudan

West Allows Ukraine To Attack Russia With Long-Range Missiles

Catholic Priest Freed In Cameroon, One Hostage Dead

Trump Delays 50% Tariff on EU Imports After Call with von der Leyen

Over 50,000 Join Toronto’s ‘Walk With Israel’ in Show of Solidarity Following Embassy Killings

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Israel Approves Record Reservist Call-Up Amid Legal Backlash Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemptions

The Israeli government on Monday approved the emergency recruitment of up to 450,000 reservists through August 31, 2025, the highest number since the October 7 Hamas attack. The move comes amid strong legal criticism over the state’s failure to enforce equal conscription, particularly within the ultra-Orthodox community.

Chaos Erupts at Rafah Aid Center Amid Surging Crowds, Security Breach, and Diplomatic Tensions

A newly opened humanitarian aid center in the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood of Rafah descended into chaos Tuesday, as massive crowds of Palestinians breached the compound, prompting an emergency evacuation by American aid workers and private security personnel.

Ancient African Christian Figurines Discovered in Israeli Desert Graveyard

Iran Issues New Threat Against Israel and Rising Tensions

Trump-Netanyahu Call Reportedly Marked by Sharp Disagreements Over Iran Strategy

Netanyahu Marks Jerusalem Day with Bold Declaration of Sovereignty in City of David

IDF Aims to Capture 75% of Gaza in New Ground Offensive to Defeat Hamas

Hamas Rejects Disarmament Talks, Calls Weapons a ‘Red Line’

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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal from Student Barred for “Two Genders” T-Shirt, Alito and Thomas Slam Free Speech Rejection

In a major blow to student free speech rights, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear the appeal of a Massachusetts seventh-grader who was barred from wearing a T-shirt to school that read, “There are only two genders.” The decision leaves in place a controversial federal court ruling that allowed the school to silence the student while promoting opposing viewpoints.

Senators Worry About Spending, Debt Increase In Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Republicans’ behemoth budget reconciliation bill still faces major hurdles after passing the U.S. House last week, with multiple senators raising concerns about the legislation’s cost.

Texas House Passes Sweeping Parental Bill of Rights, Including Ban on Social Transitioning in Schools

In a major legislative move, the Texas House on Sunday passed the Parental Bill of Rights, a comprehensive education reform package that includes a first-of-its-kind statewide ban on the social transitioning of children in public schools.

Texas Advances Bill Requiring Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms

Trump Backs Senate Rewrites to Budget Bill, Risking House GOP Deal

Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers During Memorial Day Ceremony (Video)

Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Trump, Attempting to Firebomb U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv

Media, Biden Team Face Ongoing Questions About Former President’s Condition

Stocks Slump After Trump Raises Tensions With EU Tariff Threats

Christian Photographer Wins First Amendment Case Against New York Over Same-Sex Wedding Content

Washington D.C. Shooting Triggers Nationwide Security Surge After Antisemitic Attack

MAHA Report Ties Child Health Crisis to Chemicals, Ultra-Processed Foods

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Fulani Herdsmen Kill 42 Christians in Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen killed at least 42 Christians in coordinated attacks on three villages in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, in the early hours of Saturday, May 24, according to Morning Star News.

Violence Overshadows Christian Rally In Seattle

An investigation was ongoing Sunday into violence that broke against a Christian rally in the U.S. city of Seattle, where believers expressed concern about what they view as efforts to “indoctrinate” children with the LGBTQ+ agenda.

Nearly 2,000 Baptized in Powerful Florida Beach Event Celebrating Faith in Christ

Cuban Pastors Face Prison For Mentioning God

Eight Christians Killed, Farmland Destroyed in Fresh Fulani Attacks in Nigeria

Prayers Urged For Jailed Iranian Christian Woman

Bible Engagement on the Rise in the U.S., Driven by Young Men

1,000 Christian Leaders In Berlin At Evangelism Congress