Weekly News Brief 10/29/25

Posted on October 29, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Israel Renames Operation Iron Swords to “War of Revival” as Gaza Fighting Resumes

Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday officially approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to rename Operation Iron Swords as the War of Revival, even as clashes with Hamas resumed in southern Gaza following a week-long ceasefire.

Trump Declares “Dawn of Peace” in Historic Knesset Speech as Hostages Return Home on Hoshanah Rabbah – Oct.13.2025

Trump Warns Iran Against Renewing Nuclear Program, Says U.S. ‘Will Take Care of It’ If Necessary – Oct.6.2025

Breaking World News

Netherlands To Host Preparations For Historic Russia War Tribunal

The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to serve as the host country for preparing the “Russia Tribunal,” an international court aimed at holding Russian political and military leaders accountable for their roles in the war in Ukraine.

Dutch Elections Seen As Decisive For Nation’s Direction Amid Deep Divisions

Dutch voters will go to the polls on Wednesday in snap parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the future direction of the Netherlands, which is facing a housing and social crisis amid a fierce debate about the ongoing influx of asylum seekers.

Mexican Journalist Found Murdered As Fears Grow Over Press Freedom

A journalist in northwest Mexico has become the latest victim in the deadly climate facing the country’s press. Miguel Ángel Beltrán — a crime reporter who covered drug trafficking, cartel influence, and local corruption on social media — was reportedly found murdered Saturday along a highway between the state of Durango and the resort city of Mazatlán in neighbouring Sinaloa. His death was confirmed on Monday by the Durango state prosecutor’s office.

Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica With Record-Breaking Winds, Floods

Ireland Elects Pro-Palestine President In Rebuke To Establishment Parties

Trump Warns Putin Over Russian Nuclear Missile Test Amid Escalating War Tensions

Trump Cancels Trade Talks with Canada After Ontario Uses “Fake” Reagan Ad Criticizing Tariffs

U.S. Deploys Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Latin America Amid Rising Tensions With Venezuela

Hurricane Melissa Strengthens Toward Jamaica, Could Reach Category 5

EU Summit Stalls on Russian Assets as Lithuanian Airspace Violation Heightens Tensions

Russia Says It Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered “Burevestnik” Missile With 14,000-Kilometer Flight

Europe’s Leaders Press For Global Sanctions On Russian Oil

Breaking Israel News

Israel Launches “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Hamas Breaks Ceasefire, Fakes Hostage Recovery

Israel carried out a new wave of “immediate and powerful strikes” across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after Hamas fighters opened fire on Israeli troops near Rafah and faked the recovery of a hostage’s body in violation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

Gaza Deal Turns Terrorists into Millionaires

The latest Gaza ceasefire deal has unleashed a shocking consequence: the creation of 160 Palestinian terrorist millionaires, each enriched through years of “pay-for-slay” stipends from the Palestinian Authority (PA) while serving prison sentences for murdering Israelis. Now freed under the U.S.-brokered Gaza agreement, many of these convicted killers have walked out of Israeli jails not only unrepentant–but wealthy, celebrated as heroes, and financially rewarded for their crimes.

Israel Says Four Hostage Bodies Still Missing in Gaza, Presses Hamas for Return

Israel does not know the location of four of the remaining 13 bodies of hostages still held in Gaza, as pressure mounts on Hamas to resume returning the remains under the cease-fire and hostage-release agreement, according to Israeli sources familiar with the talks.

Israel-Backed Militias in Gaza Seek to Build ‘New Gaza’ Without Hamas, Sky News Reports

Rubio: Gaza Security Force Must Include Nations Approved by Israel

First Assyrian Inscription Ever Found in Jerusalem Confirms Biblical-Era Links Between Judah and Assyria

Netanyahu and Rubio Hail ‘Days of Destiny’ Amid U.S. Fury Over West Bank Annexation Bill

Hamas Operating Underground Prisons to Crush Internal Dissent

Vance Meets Netanyahu, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel’s Security and Gaza Reconstruction Plan

Vance Confident Gaza Ceasefire Will Hold, Warns Hamas of ‘Obliteration’ if Deal Collapses

Vance Optimistic With Gaza Peace Plan; Reiterates No U.S. Troops To Be On The Ground

Breaking U.S. News

‘There Is No Excuse:’ Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots Urge Congress To End Shutdown

As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy groups are calling on Congress to end the record-long government shutdown.

Vance Says U.S. Troops Will Get Paid Friday Despite Shutdown

Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate that has partially shuttered the federal government for the last 28 days.

Illegal Border Crossings In September Historically Low

Illegal border crossings in September were historically low, representing a 92.4% drop from a record high reported in September 2023.

President Trump Hints At Third Term Despite Constitutional Ban

Democrat-friendly Labor Union Urges Congress To Pass GOP Funding Bill, Open Govt

Newsom Says He Will Consider Running For President

Trump Administration Pursues “Golden Fleet” to Reinvent U.S. Navy for Future Conflicts

Anonymous Donor Gives $130 Million to Pentagon to Cover Military Pay During Shutdown

Democrats Tank GOP Bill To Pay Troops, Essential Workers During Govt Shutdown

U.S. National Debt Tops $38 Trillion for First Time Amid Mounting Fiscal Warnings

Pro-Life Leaders Urge Congress to Reject Obamacare Subsidy Extension Without Hyde Protections

DHS Arrests 480,000 Illegal Immigrants in Nine Months; 70% Have Criminal Records

Breaking Christian News

Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended

Eight police officers in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have been suspended “for their failure” to stop an attack on Christian missionaries by Hindu nationalists last week, according to Christian human-rights investigators.

Anti-Christian Violence Escalates In Southern Egypt (Worthy News In-Depth)

A tense calm returned Tuesday to a rural area in southern Egypt’s Minya Province after sectarian violence broke out following online accusations that a young Christian man was in a relationship with a Muslim girl, several Christian sources told Worthy News.

Islamic Militants Kill Scores Of Christians In Mozambique; Thousands Displaced (Worthy News In-Depth)

Dutch Christian Music Pioneer Wim Pols Dies

US Missionary Pilot Abducted By Islamic State Militants

Kyrgyz Pastor ‘Suffers Brain Injuries’ After Reported Torture, UN Experts Raise Alarm

Nearly One In Five U.S. Churchgoers Have Been Directly Involved In Abortion, Study Finds

Weekly News Brief 10/2/25

Posted on October 2, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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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

Breaking World News

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 8/20/25

Posted on August 20, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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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

Posted on August 14, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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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 6/4/25

Posted on June 4, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Trump Draws Red Line on Iran Nuclear Deal: “No Uranium Enrichment” Allowed Under Potential Agreement

President Donald Trump declared Monday that any future U.S. agreement with Iran “will not allow any enrichment of uranium,” drawing a sharp contrast with a newly reported diplomatic proposal said to permit limited enrichment within the Islamic Republic.

Netanyahu Urges Global Action as IAEA Confirms Iran Can Build One Nuclear Bomb a Month – Jun.1.2025

Netanyahu Threatens Strike on Iran Despite Trump Push for Nuclear Deal, U.S. Fears Surprise Attack – May.28.2025

Khamenei Urges Iran-Pakistan Unity Against Israel, Praises Nuclear-Armed Ally – May.26.2025

Breaking World News

Iran Reinforces Air Defenses Ahead of Possible Israeli or U.S. Strikes

Iran is rebuilding its air defense systems around key nuclear sites amid fears of potential Israeli or U.S. strikes, according to the Financial Times. Satellite imagery and intelligence reports show Tehran has moved missile launchers, including Russian-made S-300s, to protect uranium enrichment facilities at Natanz and Fordow.

Three Bombs Found In Cologne; 20,000 Rushed To Safety

The biggest evacuation in the German city of Cologne since the Second World War is underway after the discovery of three unexploded bombs dropped by Allied forces 80 years ago.

Dutch PM Schoof Resigns

The Netherlands’ government collapsed Tuesday after Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned following the decision by the leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV), Geert Wilders, to quit the coalition over a dispute about asylum and immigration.

Ukraine Damages Crimea Bridge in Major Underwater Strike, Cuts Russia’s Key Supply Route (Video)

Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency Amid National Reckoning, As Church Leaders Point to Revival

Mount Etna Erupts Again: Europe’s Most Active Volcano Awakens with Fiery Spectacle

Dutch Government Faces Collapse As Anti-Islam PVV Leaves Government

Nigeria Reeling From Bombing And Mistaken Airstrike; Dozens Killed

South Koreans Vote in Snap Presidential Election Following Yoon’s Ouster — As Church Watches and Prays

Ukrainian-Russian Peace Talks Despite Fighting (Worthy News Radio) (Update)

UK Declares ‘War-Fighting Readiness’ in Major Defense Shift Amid Rising Russian Threats (Investigation)

ISIS Targets ‘Apostate Regime’ as U.S. Reopens Diplomatic Ties in Syria

Ukraine and Russia Hold Brief Cease-Fire Talks in Istanbul Amid Escalating Drone Strikes and Stalled Peace Efforts

Iran Set to Reject U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Oil and Gold Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions

Breaking Israel News

Israel Strikes Syria After Syrian and Houthi Rocket Attacks

Israel’s military said it struck Syria early Wednesday after a “barrage of rockets” launched by forces in southern Syria and Houthis in Yemen entered Israel, forcing millions to seek shelter.

IDF: Claims of Massacres at Gaza Aid Sites Are ‘Total Lies’

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) firmly rejected accusations Tuesday night that its troops were responsible for the killing of civilians at humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza, calling the claims “total lies” and accusing Hamas of manipulating the narrative.

U.S. Warns UK, France Against Recognizing Palestinian Statehood Ahead of UN Conference

Priests Attempt “Two Loaves” Shavuot Offering on Temple Mount for First Time in 2,000 Years

Israel Slams UN Chief for Ignoring Hamas in Gaza Aid Site Shootings

Climate Activist Thunberg And Others Sailing To Gaza Despite Warnings

Armed Clans Challenge Hamas Control as Gaza Descends into Factional Chaos

Huckabee Slams France’s Push for Palestinian State, Blames Media for Rising Antisemitic Violence

Breaking U.S. News

Boulder ‘Terror’ Suspect’s Family In Ice Custody, Pending Deportation

The family members of the suspect in Sunday’s Colorado attack have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and could be deported as early as Tuesday evening, according to the White House.

Trump-Era Economic Rebound: Atlanta Fed Projects Major Q2 GDP Growth Surge

In a striking reversal of recent years’ economic sluggishness, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has sharply revised its GDP growth forecast for the second quarter of 2025, now predicting a robust 4.6% surge–up from its earlier estimate of 3.8%.

Vast Majority of Americans Support Trump’s Iran Nuclear Stance, Poll Finds

A new national survey by Rasmussen Reports shows overwhelming support for President Donald Trump’s long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons — a position now backed by 84% of likely U.S. voters.

Murder Rate Plummets Nationwide as Trump’s Crime Crackdown Takes Effect

Latino Voters Deliver Seismic Blow to Democrats as Support Plummets Nationwide

Trump Threatens Massive Fines on California Over Trans Athlete’s State Championship Wins

Supreme Court to Decide if States Can Deny Religious Exemptions Based on ‘Religious Enough’ Standard

Senate Republicans Push for Deeper Cuts as Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill

“Legal Coup”: Norm Eisen Orchestrates 152 Lawsuits to Paralyze Trump Agenda, Critics Say (Video)

Victory for Life: Vermont Reverses Discriminatory Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

US Detains Illegal Migrant Over Antisemitic ‘Targeted Terror Attack’ In Boulder (Video)

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Maryland’s AR-15 Ban, But Justices Signal Fight Isn’t Over

Breaking Christian News

More than 100 Christians Killed In Nigeria

More than 100 Christians, including children, pastors, farmers, and “even people attending a funeral,” have been killed and around 5,000 displaced in attacks by Islamist militants in Nigeria, a Christian advocacy group confirmed Tuesday.

Historian Uncovers Site of Jesus’ First Miracle, Challenges Traditional Cana Location

A leading historian claims he has uncovered compelling new evidence identifying the true site of Jesus Christ’s first recorded miracle–turning water into wine at a wedding feast–potentially reshaping centuries of Christian pilgrimage tradition.

Revival in the Rubble: Ukrainian Evangelicals Lead a Gospel Awakening Amid War

Indonesia Police Investigating Death Of Christian Schoolboy

Brandon Lake Leads K-LOVE Fan Awards as Artists Call for National Revival

US Evangelist Graham Hands Over Ambulance To Israel

Thousands Gather For Revival In Netherlands Despite Protests

8-Year-Old Indonesian Boy Dies After Beating by Classmates Over Christian Faith

Weekly News Brief 6/20/24

Posted on June 20, 2024 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

Mark Rutte Becomes NATO Secretary General After Romania Withdrawal Bid
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has withdrawn his bid for NATO’s leadership, clearing the way for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the military alliance’s secretary-general.

Terminally Ill Man Meets Government After Losing Right-To-Die Case In Hungary
A terminally ill Hungarian lawyer who lost his right-to-die case at the European Court of Human Rights has met Hungary’s government, which refused to allow active euthanasia.

France President Says Raped Jewish Girl Victim Of ‘Scourge of Antisemitism’
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that schools in France are threatened by the “scourge of antisemitism” after a 12-year-old Jewish girl was raped in what police called “a hate crime” amid ongoing attacks against Jewish people.

Latest World News Headlines

North Korea, Russia Sign Military Pact – June 19, 2024

Russian Warships and Nuclear Submarine Have Now Left Cuba – June 19, 2024

Romania To Approve Mark Rutte As NATO Chief – June 19, 2024

Russia’s Putin In North Korea Shopping For Weapons – June 19, 2024

Iran Moving Towards Nuclear Bomb, Computer Models Suggest – June 18, 2024

Ukraine Strikes Russia Despite Nuclear Fears (Worthy News Radio) – June 18, 2024

US and Saudi Arabia Close to Negotiating a Security Pact – June 18, 2024

Iran Defiant in the Face of G7 Statement Condemning Its Nuclear Program – June 18, 2024

Pope Urges End To Massacres In DRC – June 18, 2024

Hungary Has the Right to Ban Assisted Suicide, Europe’s Top Human Rights Court Rules – June 18, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Number of Israeli Hostages Still Alive in Gaza “Could Be As Low As 50”, WSJ Report
The number of Israeli hostages who are still alive in Gaza following their capture by Hamas on Oct. 7 “could be as low as 50,” the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday, June 20. The WSJ report cites hostage mediators and a US official with knowledge of current intelligence on the issue of Israeli captives in Gaza.

Just Over Half of Arab Israelis Feel They Have “Shared Destiny” With Jewish Israelis, Poll
A new poll shows that just over half (51.6%) of Arab Israeli citizens believe Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza has produced a sense of “shared destiny” between them and Jewish Israeli citizens, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Conducted by the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University, the survey was presented during a conference titled “The Future of Israel” at TAU on Wednesday.

Hamas Is An “Idea” That Cannot Be Destroyed, Senior IDF Official Says
Amid Israel’s ongoing war to destroy Hamas’ terrorist capabilities in Gaza, a senior spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces has stated that the threat posed by Hamas cannot be eliminated because the jihadist group represents an “idea” that cannot be destroyed by military means, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Warns Of ‘All-Out War’ With Hezbollah Despite US Envoy Visit – June 19, 2024

Israel Announces Approval of Offensive Battle Plans Against Hezbollah Following Terrorist Threat – June 18, 2024

Rafah Offensive Has Destroyed Half of Hamas, Israel Expects Full Control in Two Weeks – June 17, 2024

Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet After Gantz Departure – June 17, 2024

International Christian Speaker Nick Vujicic Encourages Wounded Israeli Soldiers – June 17, 2024

Eight Israeli Soldiers Killed In Rafah – June 15, 2024

Overall Palestinian Support for Hamas Increases to Double the Support for Fatah – June 13, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

In First Five Years, 79,000 of DACA Recipients Admitted to U.S. Had Arrest Records
Within five years of a new program created to prevent deportation of minors brought into the country illegally by their parents, nearly 80,000 were released into the U.S. with arrest records. The majority were between the ages of 19 and 22 when they were arrested, according to the latest available data published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

US Federal Budget Deficit Now Projected to be $1.9 Trillion for 2024
The US Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday published a new report showing the Budget Deficit for the 2024 fiscal year is now projected to be $1.9 trillion – an increase of around $400 billion from a projection offered in February.

ICE Agents Apprehend Fugitives Wanted for Violent Crimes Nationwide
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continue to apprehend fugitives wanted for committing violent crimes. Many fled to and entered the U.S. illegally to avoid incarceration in their home country.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Biden Announces Widespread Amnesty Plan for Illegal Immigrants – June 18, 2024

Kansas Sues Pfizer for Alleged Misleading Statements About Risks, Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine – June 18, 2024

More Companies Announce Bankruptcies, Shutter Operations, Citing Inflation – June 18, 2024

Trump Makes His Case for Presidential Immunity – June 17, 2024

More Officials Issue ‘Imminent Terrorist Attack’ Warnings – June 17, 2024

Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Immigration Law and Deportation Process – June 16, 2024

Supreme Court Says Bump Stocks Don’t Turn Firearms into Machine Guns – June 16, 2024

Breaking Christian News

“Unbelievable Revival” Reported in Transnistria, Eastern Europe
Journalists with the US-based Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) have reported that, despite opposition from Moscow, a “remarkable” revival is underway in Transnistria, a Russian-controlled part of Moldova in eastern Europe.

India: 11 Christians Freed After Two Years Imprisonment Under Anti-Conversion Law
Eleven Christians in India’s Madhya Pradesh state have just been released from prison after being jailed in 2022 on baseless charges of forcing people to leave Hinduism for Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Indonesia: Established Church Faces Eviction for Proximity to Islamic University, “We Hold Onto Hope”
A well-established in Indonesia has been threatened with eviction from its worship center because a new Islamic university has been opened in proximity to it, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

DRC: Islamic State Affiliates Murder 80 Christians in Spate of Attacks, “These Attacks Continue Unabated” – June 17, 2024

5 Christian Sanitation Workers Killed In Pakistan – June 13, 2024

Pakistani Christian Young Man Brutally Tortured and Murdered by Employer – June 13, 2024

U.S. Megachurch Pastor Resigns Over “Sin” – June 12, 2024

China: Christian Taken Into Custody for Posting Commemoration of Tiananmen Square Massacre – June 12, 2024

DRC: Islamic Terrorists Murder Nine in Village Attack, “A Trail of Sorrow and Despair” – June 12, 2024

70,000 People Turn Out to Hear the Gospel in Central London – June 11, 2024

Weekly News Brief 6/6/24

Posted on June 6, 2024 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

European Parliament Elections Kick Off In Netherlands (Worthy News Radio)
The Netherlands kicked off four days of voted in the European Union when almost 400 million voters can elect 720 members of the European Parliament at a time of turmoil across the continent.

UN Nuclear Agency Board Rebukes Iran for Non-Cooperation
The board of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency on Wednesday passed a resolution censuring Iran for its ongoing refusal to cooperate with the agency’s nuclear watchdog inspectors, the Associated Press reports. The resolution was introduced by France, Germany and Britain.

Massive Voting Underway In Europe At Time Of War
In the second-biggest exercise in democracy behind India’s recent elections, almost 400 million voters will elect 720 members of the European Parliament (EP) from beyond the Arctic circle to the edges of Africa and Asia at a time when Europe faces its most significant armed conflict since World War Two.