Weekly News Brief 11/5/25

Posted on November 5, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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

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

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

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

Breaking World News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Philippines Typhoon Kills Dozens; Churches Shelter Evacuees

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

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

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

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

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

Czech Coalition Formed Amid Ethics Controversy Over Far-Right Nominee

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

Serbia Unrest Grows As Youth Clash With Loyalists Of President Vučić

Breaking Israel News

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

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

Israeli Scientists Pioneer Breakthrough Spinal Cord Regeneration Technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies At 84

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

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

Senators Introduce Legislation To Codify Antifa Terror Designation

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

Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria

Breaking Christian News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks

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

Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended

Weekly News Brief 10/21/25

Posted on October 21, 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

Crown Jewels Worth $102 Million Stolen In France’s Dramatic Louvre Heist

French authorities said Tuesday that crown jewels stolen in a daring daylight heist at the Louvre Museum over the weekend are worth an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million) — excluding their immense historical value to France.

Khamenei Tells Trump to ‘Keep Dreaming’ Over Claims U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that American airstrikes had wiped out Iran’s nuclear industry, telling the president to “keep dreaming.”

Armenian Clergy Arrests Deepen Church-State Rift As Christians Face Regional Pressure

Concerns mounted Monday over the fate of a bishop and 12 clergymen of the Armenian Apostolic Church who were detained amid a deepening standoff between church leaders and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government — a dispute unfolding as Christians in the region face growing pressure.

Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt

US, Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Rare Earth Deal To Counter China

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Says He Would Join Trump-Putin Summit If Invited

EU Agrees To Phase Out Russian Gas and Oil By 2028

EU Criticizes Hungary For Hosting Putin-Trump Summit

Austria Clears Way For More EU Sanctions Against Russia

U.S. Strike Kills Three Alleged Narco-Terrorists Linked to Colombian Rebel Group

Trump Backs Down On Tomahawk Missiles For Kyiv In Talks With Zelenskyy

Vietnamese Christians Impacted As Typhoon Bualoi Kills Dozens Across Vietnam And Southeast Asia

Breaking Israel News

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

U.S. Vice President JD Vance voiced optimism Tuesday that the fragile Gaza ceasefire would endure, even as he warned Hamas of total destruction should it fail to disarm under President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.

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

No U.S. troops will be on the ground in Gaza, Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans during a visit to Israel on Tuesday.

Netanyahu Vows to Continue War on Hamas, Warns of ‘New Threats’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Knesset’s winter session Monday with a defiant speech, pledging to continue Israel’s war against Hamas while defending the temporary ceasefire tied to ongoing hostage negotiations.

Trump Warns Hamas Over Ceasefire Violations: “They’ll Be Eradicated If We Have To”

Hamas Refuses to Commit to Disarmament, Floats 3–5 Year Truce as Mass Executions Shock Gazans

Israel Marks Two Years Since October 7 Massacre as Netanyahu Vows ‘Struggle Isn’t Over’

Houthis Announce Death of Senior Military Chief in Israeli Airstrike

Israel Presses Hamas to Return Remaining Hostage Remains as Trump Says ‘Nobody Is Getting Left Behind’

Netanyahu Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face “All Hell Breaking Loose” as Trump Insists on Compliance with Gaza Peace Plan

Israel Freezes Rafah Crossing Reopening, Accuses Hamas of Violating Ceasefire Deal by Withholding Hostage Bodies

All 20 Living Hostages Released by Hamas Returned to Israel; Families Reunited Amid Dispute Over Deceased Hostages

Breaking U.S. News

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

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has arrested more than 480,000 illegal immigrants in the past nine months — with 70% of them convicted of crimes or facing criminal charges — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday.

Senate Democrats Block Bill To End Government Shutdown For 11th Time

For the 11th time, U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Monday evening to reopen and fund the federal government, indicating that Republicans’ strategy of waiting out the opposition isn’t working.

Ongoing federal funding lapse now longest full government shutdown in history

The federal government has broken an unfortunate record: its 20th day of closure marks the longest full government shutdown ever.

Supreme Court To Consider Drug User Gun Possession Case

US Army, Contractors Constructing Miles Of Border Wall Barriers In Arizona

D.C. Leads Thousands Of ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide

No progress on funding as Trump cuts programs amid shutdown

U.S. Government Shutdown Drags On as Senate Fails Again to End Debate Over Funding Bill

Oklahoma Drops Controversial Plan to Distribute Bibles in Public Classrooms

Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown

President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony

Mass Shooting in South Carolina Leaves 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded

Breaking Christian News

Texas Churches Vandalized With Anti-Trump Graffiti During “No Kings” Protests

Two San Antonio pastors are speaking out after their churches were vandalized over the weekend amid nationwide “No Kings” protests targeting the Trump administration.

Two North Carolina Churches Targeted in Suspected Arson Attacks

Authorities are investigating two suspected arson attacks on churches in a small North Carolina town after fires were deliberately set late Friday night.

International Day of Prayer For Persecuted Church Also Online

Turkey Expels Hundreds of Christians Under “National Security” Label, Rights Groups Warn

Church and Christians Evicted in Pakistan Persecution

Beijing Zion Church Pastor Detained as China Launches Sweeping Crackdown on House Churches

Christian Father Murdered In Pakistan

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 9/17/25

Posted on September 17, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking World News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Israel News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IDF Tanks Enter Heart of Gaza City as Ground Invasion Begins

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legislation To Designate Antifa A Terror Organization To See House Action

Death Penalty To Be Sought For Charlie Kirk Assassination

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

Memorial Service Set For Charlie Kirk; Kelly Calls For Unity

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

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

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

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

Breaking Christian News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christians in Pakistan Shaken By Killings and Exploitation

Christians Plead For Help As Deadly Floods Devastate Pakistan And Indonesia

Report Warns Christian Persecution Rising In Turkey

Chinese Pastor Zhao Huaiguo Dies ‘After Years Of Persecution’

Weekly News Brief 8/26/25

Posted on August 26, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking World News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza

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

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

Air Raid Siren In Kyiv Interrupts NATO Chief’s Visit

Hungary Condemns Ukraine For Attacking Oil Pipeline

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

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

Trump Orders Navy Warships to Intercept Cartel Drug Shipments Near Venezuela

Breaking Israel News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

FDA Launches Real-Time Reporting of Adverse Event Data

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools

Nebraska, Trump Administration Open “Cornhusker Clink” Detention Center

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

Breaking Christian News

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

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

Focus on the Family Founder Dobson Dies at 89

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

Former Ugandan Sheikh Beaten, Home Demolished After Converting to Christianity

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

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

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

Wave of Anti-Christian Attacks Alarms Church Leaders Across Europe

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

Weekly News Brief 8/20/25

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 8/7/25

Posted on August 7, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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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 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 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.