Weekly News Brief 7/15/25

Posted on July 15, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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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

Breaking World News

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

Breaking Israel News

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’

Breaking U.S. News

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

Breaking Christian News

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 5/18/25

Posted on May 18, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Trump Warns Iran: “Time to Choose” as Nuclear Talks Stall

In a forceful address delivered from an investor forum in the Saudi capital, President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic must choose between diplomatic engagement or face severe consequences over its nuclear ambitions.

China Courts Latin America in High-Stakes Beijing Summit Amid U.S. Trade Tensions – May.13.2025

Satellite Images Expose Alleged Iranian Nuclear Weapons Facility – May.8.2025

Breaking World News

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Open For Ceasefire But Doubts Russia’s Intentions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he is open to a ceasefire with Russia but warned that Moscow seems “not serious” about peace talks.

Trump Says Iran Nuclear Deal ‘Close,’ Seeks Long-Term Peace While Warning of Military Option
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is close to reaching a new agreement with Iran over its nuclear program, expressing optimism about a diplomatic solution that could avert a military confrontation.

Libya’s Capital Facing Worst Clashes In Years
The United Nations has called for calm after the worst fighting in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, in years.

Latest World News Headlines

Hungary’s Orbán With Russia-Style Law Launching Crackdown On Dissent – May.15.2025

Russia’s Putin Skips Peace Talks In Istanbul – May.14.2025

Trump Secures $1.2 Trillion in Economic Commitments from Qatar, Including Record Boeing Deal – May.14.2025

Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Meets President al-Sharaa in Historic Middle East Overture – May.14.2025

Indonesia Mourning Tourists Killed In Boat Tragedy – May.14.2025

Breaking Israel News

Hamas Rejects Trump’s Gaza “Freedom Zone” Proposal, Says Land Is Not for Sale
Hamas on Thursday firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Gaza and transform it into a so-called “freedom zone,” dismissing the idea as a nonstarter and asserting Palestinian sovereignty over the territory.

Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza as “Freedom Zone” Amid Rising Tensions in Region
President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated a controversial proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza, transforming the war-ravaged territory into what he described as a “freedom zone.”

Latest Israel News Headlines

Trump Defends Skipping Israel Visit, Credits U.S. for Hostage Release Amid Gaza Talks – May.14.2025

Israel Intercepts Missile From Yemen as Houthis Vow to Keep Targeting Israel Despite US Ceasefire Deal – May.14.2025

Netanyahu Vows No End to Gaza War Until Hamas Is Destroyed, Despite Possible Temporary Ceasefire for Hostage Deal – May.13.2025

Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar Targeted in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital, Fate Unknown – May.13.2025

Last Living American Hostage Released By Hamas Handed Over To Israel (Video) – May.12.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Feds Investigating Whether Comey Post Was Threat on Trump
Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court Raises Questions About Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Thursday raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s plan to make changes to birthright citizenship.

‘Significant’ Welfare Fraud Uncovered During COVID-19 Aid Investigation
In a new investigation, a federal committee tasked with tracking COVID-19 assistance fraud found tens of thousands of dishonest or erroneous Paycheck Protection Program applications.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

RFK Jr. Orders FDA Review of Abortion Pill Following New Safety Concerns – May.15.2025

$3.8 Trillion Bill Codifying Trump Tax Cuts Passes House Committee – May.14.2025

Federal Judge Upholds Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Gang Member Deportations, But Demands Due Process Protections – May.14.2025

Supreme Court Takes Aim at Nationwide Injunctions as Trump Challenges Birthright Citizenship Rulings – May.13.2025

Mexican Nationals Charged With Operating Human Smuggling Ring Through Canada – May.13.2025

FDA Moves to Take Kids’ Prescription Fluoride Tablets Off the Market – May.13.2025

Republican Budget Bill Boosts Standard and SALT Deductions, Child Tax Credit – May.12.2025

Breaking Christian News

Concerns Over Wife Of Jailed Pastor In Iran
There was concern Friday about the detained wife of Pastor Joseph Shahbazian, who was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for his Christian work in Iran.

Belarus Bans Christian Group In Broader Crackdown
Authorities in autocratically-ruled Belarus have banned an organization that united leaders of several denominations to highlight reported persecution of devoted Christians in the country, sources confirmed Friday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Islamists Kill Christians In Nigerian States – May.15.2025

Pakistan Christian Tortured To Death – May.15.2025

Abducted Christian Asher Atray Murdered In Pakistan – May.14.2025

Messianic Leader Eitan Bar Faces Prison Time Amid Trial Targeting Christian Outreach in Israel – May.13.2025

Report: ‘China World’s Lead Executioner’ – May.12.2025

Pakistan: Young Christian Shot Dead; Suspect Detained – May.10.2025

China: Christian Media Mobilized for CCP Propaganda – May.9.2025

Weekly News Brief 4/21/25

Posted on April 21, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Trump Says He Didn’t ‘Wave Off’ Israeli Strike on Iran, But Is ‘Not in a Rush to Do It’ (Video)

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he was in no rush to approve military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, following a New York Times report that he had blocked an Israeli proposal for a joint attack next month.

Trump: Decision on Iran Coming ‘Very Quickly,’ Says Nuclear Threat ‘Easy to Solve’

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his hardline stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, telling reporters Monday, “They cannot have a nuclear weapon. Iran has to get rid of the concept of a nuclear weapon.”

US, Iran End High-Level Talks, Set Second Round for Next Week

The U.S. and Iran held talks in Oman on Saturday and agreed to resume negotiations next week, aiming to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. The meeting followed an April 12 session, with President Trump warning of military action if no deal is reached.

Iran Arms Iraqi Proxies with Missiles Despite Warnings From Trump – Apr.9.2025

China Moves to Outlaw All Missionary Work – Apr.7.2025

Breaking World News

Iran, US Held Second Round of Talks In Rome
Iran and the United States held a second round of nuclear talks Saturday in Rome, where both sides agreed to begin drafting a potential deal. Iran’s foreign minister confirmed the move, while a U.S. official reported “very good progress.”

Violent Easter Sunday In Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Easter Sunday remained far from peaceful in Ukraine as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia intensified shelling and the use of drones. The reported attacks came despite Moscow’s announcement of an Easter ceasefire.

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Hundreds Of Prisoners This Easter (Worthy News Radio)
As Easter approached, there was some hope for hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war and scores of injured soldiers, with officials saying they were being exchanged on Saturday. It also came after U.S. Vice President JD Vance cautiously expressed optimism about an end to the more than three-year war following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Latest World News Headlines

Rubio: U.S. May Abandon Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Within Days – Apr.18.2025

Trump To Visit Italy, Prime Minister Says – Apr.18.2025

Cable Crash Kills Four In Italy – Apr.18.2025

Ukraine and U.S. Forge Path Toward Landmark Economic Partnership, Says Kyiv Official – Apr.17.2025

Trump Expects Russian Response on Ceasefire Proposal Within Days, Says He Wants “Death and Killing to Stop” (Video) – Apr.17.2025

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu Vows “No Surrender” in Defiant Statement on Hostage Deal
In a forceful Saturday night address following Hamas’s rejection of the latest hostage deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared, “I will not surrender to murderers.”

Hamas Rejects Israeli Ceasefire Plan, Dismisses Netanyahu’s ‘Partial Deals’
Posted on: Friday, April 18, 2025
Hamas has formally rejected Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, criticizing it as a “partial” deal that fails to guarantee a complete end to the war or a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Hamas Faces Financial Crisis, Unable To Pay Its Fighters – Apr.17.2025

Trump Says He Didn’t ‘Wave Off’ Israeli Strike on Iran, But Is ‘Not in a Rush to Do It’ (Video) – Apr.17.2025

US to Pull Troops from Syria Within 2 Months, Informs Israel of Exit Plan – Apr.17.2025

U.S. Approves Major Arms Shipment to Israel, Sets Sights on Iran – Apr.15.2025

Hostage Deal Stalls as Hamas Rejects Disarmament Demand, Netanyahu Speaks to Hostage Families – Apr.14.2025

Breaking U.S. News

White House Endorses COVID-19 Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
The White House on Friday officially endorsed the theory that the COVID-19 virus leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, a Chinese lab.

Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Some Venezuelan Deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting some Venezuelans in the country who’ve been identified as members of violent gangs, including the terrorist organization, Tren de Aragua.

US President Trump Urges Nation To Turn To Christ In Easter Message
The White House has been hosting events in observance of “Holy Week,” acknowledging Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His victory over death. “What a contrast to Easter last year at the White House when President [Joe] Biden declared the most holy day of the year [Easter Sunday] on the Christian calendar ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’ (TDOV),” noted evangelist Franklin Graham, who attended this week’s White House Easter Prayer Dinner.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Shooting Kills 2 At Florida State University; Gunman Detained – Apr.17.2025

Colorado Parents May Lose Custody For ‘Misgendering’ Child – Apr.17.2025

California Losing Another Refinery, Impacting AZ and NV; Fuel Shortages Possible – Apr.17.2025

DOGE Deactivates Nearly Half a Million Government Credit Cards – Apr.16.2025

Trump Admin Gives U.S. Army Control of Federal Land Along US-Mexico Border for Security – Apr.16.2025

RFK Jr. Says ‘Autism Epidemic’ Linked to Environmental Toxins, Not Just Genetics – Apr.16.2025

Illegal Border Crossings Hit Record Low Second Month In Row – Apr.16.2025

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan Christian Gets Death Sentence On Good Friday
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced a Christian man to death on Good Friday on controversial charges of blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News.

Churches in Nicaragua Facing Crackdown This Easter
Christians across autocratically-ruled Nicaragua “are celebrating Holy Week” leading up to Easter under the watchful eye of police and paramilitary forces, Christians told Worthy News on Good Friday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Good Friday Prayers For Persecuted Church At US Capitol – Apr.17.2025

Kidnapped US Pastor Rescued In South Africa, 3 Suspects Dead After ‘Miracle’ – Apr.16.2025

Pakistani Christian Kids Die Of Poisoned Sweets – Apr.16.2025

At Least 113 Christians Feared Dead In Nigeria Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth) – Apr.16.2025

US Missionary Returns Home After Detention In Tunisia – Apr.15.2025

Togo Pastor Killed, Others Persecuted By Islamists – Apr.15.2025

Over 50 Christians Massacred in Nigeria’s Plateau State Amid Ongoing Attacks – Apr.14.2025

Weekly News Brief 3/25/25

Posted on March 25, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Russia, Ukraine Agree to U.S. Brokered Black Sea Ceasefire
In a breakthrough following U.S.-led talks in Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine separately agreed to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, marking a tentative step toward peace.

Massive Rise In Dutch Euthanasia Cases Worries Watchdog
The Netherlands has seen a massive rise in euthanasia amid concerns that too many persons with psychiatric illnesses are among those ending their lives.

US, Russia Talk About Maritime Truce As Attacks Continue In Ukraine (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. and Russian delegates wrapped up a day of tense talks on a plan for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, even as a Russian missile strike in Ukraine wounded scores of people.