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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

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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

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 8/7/25

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking World News

Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Accused of Spying for Israel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports

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

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

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

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

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

Budapest Mayor Faces Criminal Probe Over Banned Pride March

Breaking Israel News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New York Times Apologizes For Gaza Child Photo

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

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

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

FBI Releases 2024 Crime Data: Violent Crime Drops Sharply Nationwide

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

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

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

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

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

Texas House Speaker Signs Civil Arrest Warrants For Absconding Democrats

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

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

25 Injured in Severe Turbulence

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

Breaking Christian News

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

Breaking World News

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

Breaking Israel News

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

Breaking U.S. News

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

Breaking Christian News

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 4/13/25

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Iran Arms Iraqi Proxies with Missiles Despite Warnings From Trump

Iran has delivered long-range missiles to its militia proxies in Iraq, expanding its military influence despite warnings from President Donald Trump to hold Tehran accountable for its proxies’ actions, the Times of London reported.

China Moves to Outlaw All Missionary Work

This week, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled stringent new regulations that will take effect May 1 that clamp down on missionary activities within the country, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy organization.

US Delivers Advanced Missile Defense Systems to Israel Ahead of Possible Iranian Strike

The U.S. has delivered advanced missile systems to Israel amid a wave of ballistic missile attacks by Houthi terrorists and escalating tensions with Iran, fueling growing fears of a looming military confrontation with Iran.

Breaking World News

Russian Palm Sunday Strike Kills Over 30 In Sumy
A Russian missile strike on Palm Sunday killed at least 32 people and injured nearly 100 others, including children, in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, local authorities said.

Gold Hits Record High Amid Global Trade War; Biblical Experts Not Surprised (Worthy News Focus)
Gold, mentioned often in Biblical times, appeared a safe- haven for investors fleeing turbulent stock markets amid an unprecedented trade war between the world’s largest economies vying for global dominance.

Trade War China, US Escalates With Beijing Imposing 125 Percent Tariffs; Markets React
The standoff between the world’s largest economies turned into a full-fledged trade war Friday, with China raising tariffs on imported goods from the U.S. to 125 percent and claiming further American levies would be seen around the globe as a “joke.”

Latest World News Headlines

China Stands Firm After Putting 125% Tariffs on U.S. Imports – Apr.11.2025

Panama, US To ‘Protect Panama Canal Against China’s Threats’ – Apr.10.2025

Asia Shares Climb After Record Wall Street Rally – Apr.10.2025

Europe Urges US To Avoid Shock Withdrawal Of Troops – Apr.9.2025

Trump Pauses Most Tariffs, Raises Tariffs on China to 125% – Apr.9.2025

Breaking Israel News

Trump States Israel Will Lead Military Strike Against Iran if Diplomacy Fails
President Donald Trump warned that if Iran doesn’t agree to Washington’s terms in the upcoming nuclear talks starting this Saturday, the U.S. might resort to military action, with Israel taking a lead role.

France Plans June Recognition Palestine If Arabs Recognize Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested a road to peace in the Middle East, saying his nation could recognize a Palestinian state in June if “in turn” countries in the Middle East “recognize” the state of Israel.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Expands Buffer Zone in Gaza, Majority of Hamas Tunnels Remain Intact – Apr.9.2025

Senate: ‘Mike Huckabee US Ambassador to Israel’ – Apr.9.2025

Israel, Turkey Talks On Avoiding Military Clash Over Syria – Apr.8.2025

Netanyahu Advocates for ‘Libyan-Style’ Dismantling of Iran’s Nuclear Program – Apr.8.2025

High Court Temporarily Blocks Netanyahu from Dismissing Security Chief After Turbulent Hearing – Apr.8.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Six people, including three children, have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River Thursday, officials confirmed.

House Passes Voting Bill To Stop Illegal Immigrant Voting
The House approved the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, aimed at enhancing federal election security by restricting noncitizen voting, despite 208 Democrats opposing the measure supported by President Donald Trump.

House Passes $5.8 Trillion Budget Resolution to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
President Donald Trump’s tax cuts are set for permanent extension after the House narrowly passed a $5.8 trillion over ten years concurrent budget resolution that seemed poised to fail.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

House Passes Budget Resolution in Narrow 216-214 Vote to Advance Trump’s Agenda – Apr.10.2025

House Passes Bill Limiting District Court Judges From Pausing Executive Actions – Apr.10.2025

Inflation Slows in March, Surprising Experts – Apr.10.2025

DOGE Lists Over $380 Million in Likely Unemployment Fraud – Apr.10.2025

US Stocks See Biggest Gains Since World War Two – Apr.9.2025

$5.8 Trillion Budget Resolution One Step Away From Adoption – Apr.9.2025

Stocks Soar After Trump Suspends Tariffs – Apr.9.2025

Breaking Christian News

US Missionary Kidnapped In South Africa; Prayers Urged
A U.S. missionary has been kidnapped in South Africa’s port city of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province, and his family has urged prayers for his “safe return,” Christians confirmed Friday.

England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
A Labour Party-run council in England wants to ban Christian street preachers with “an injunction,” or judicial order, that could result in lengthy prison sentences for violators.

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