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 7/30/25

Posted on July 30, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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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 7/23/25

Posted on July 23, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Trump Administration Rejects WHO Health Regulations, Citing Sovereignty and Civil Liberties The Trump administration announced Friday that the United States is formally rejecting a series of controversial amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR), saying the changes would grant sweeping new powers to the UN health body and undermine American sovereignty.

France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July – Jul.12.2025

Khamenei Reemerges on Sacred Shiite Day, Framing War as Spiritual Triumph – Jul.7.2025

Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Britain’s Health Service Within 10 Years (Worthy News Focus) – Jul.4.2025

Breaking World News

UK and Turkey Sign Preliminary Eurofighter Deal Amid Regional Tensions The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a preliminary agreement for the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a pivotal development in Ankara’s ongoing effort to modernize its air force and deepen strategic ties with NATO allies. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed Wednesday during the International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul, was inked by Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and UK Defense Secretary John Healey.

Christians Form Human Chain to Shield Munich Synagogue from Anti-Israel Protest In a powerful act of solidarity and defiance against rising antisemitism, several hundred people, including around 750 Christians, formed a human chain around Munich’s main synagogue on Friday evening as a large and aggressive pro-Palestinian protest marched past, chanting anti-Israel slogans and glorifying Hamas terrorism.

Thousands Protest Against Ukraine’s Government Over Corruption Concerns (Worthy News In-Depth) Thousands protested in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities against a law weakening anti-corruption bodies in the largest anti-government rallies since Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago.

Russia Attacks Ukraine Ahead Of Peace Talks

Iran and Russia Launch Naval Drills in Caspian Sea

Trump Announces Major Trade Agreements With Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines Ahead of August Tariff Deadline

“We Cannot Give Up” Nuclear Program Because of National Pride, Iranian Leader Tells Fox

Trump Vows More Strikes on Iran if Nuclear Program Resumes: “We Will Do It Again, If Necessary”

Poland Withdraws Ambassador From Hungary Over “Hostile Act”

Russia Launches Massive Strikes On Ukraine; Kyiv Also Hit

19 Killed As Bangladesh Air Force Plane Crashes Into School (Video)

E3 Powers and Iran Set for Crucial Nuclear Talks as Snapback Deadline Looms

Breaking Israel News

Knesset Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley in Landmark Vote In a decisive political statement, the Israeli Knesset voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favor of a non-binding resolution declaring support for the application of full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley — territories comprising what is internationally referred to as the West Bank. The symbolic resolution passed 71-13, reflecting wide backing among the governing coalition and some members of the opposition.

US, Israel, Syria Talk Amid Deadly Attacks on Druze and Christians Senior officials from the United States, Israel, and Syria are due to meet Thursday to negotiate urgent security arrangements in southern Syria, after a week of deadly sectarian violence and Israeli military strikes targeting Syrian forces near Damascus.

‘Jews Not Welcome In Greece’: Protesters Block Israeli Cruise Ship Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked Israeli tourists from disembarking in Greece on Tuesday, forcing an Israeli-owned cruise ship carrying 1,600 passengers to reroute to Cyprus.

Trump Administration Withdraws U.S. from UNESCO Over ‘Anti-Israel Bias’ and ‘Woke Agenda’

Christian Visa Dispute in Israel Resolved After U.S. Ambassador’s Intervention

Israel Strikes Houthi Targets at Yemen’s Hodeida Port in Retaliation for Missile Attacks

Israel To Investigate Alleged Massacre Of Gaza Aid Seekers (Video)

IDF Launches Ground Operations in Deir al-Balah Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Pope Wants Ceasefire After Israeli Strike Hits Church In Gaza, Killing 3

Israel Defends Syrian Druze Amid Sweida Bloodbath; Erdogan Condemns Strikes as ‘Terrorism’

Netanyahu Government Teeters as Shas Ministers Resign over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dispute, Coalition Reduced to 60 Seats

Breaking U.S. News

White House Grieving as Idaho Student Killer Bryan Kohberger is Sentenced to Life The White House on Wednesday expressed “grief and sorrow” for the families of four slain University of Idaho students after Bryan Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for their brutal murders in 2022.

New York Settles with Christian Photographer in Free

Speech Victory

New York State has agreed to settle a years-long legal battle with Emilee Carpenter, a Christian wedding photographer, by paying $225,000 in legal fees and pledging not to enforce laws that would compel her to photograph same-sex weddings against her religious convictions. The settlement, finalized Tuesday, ends four years of litigation and marks a major victory for free speech and religious liberty.

Declassified Report Reveals Obama-Era Intelligence on Trump-Russia Ties Was Flawed and Politicized A newly declassified House Intelligence Committee report has ignited a political firestorm by revealing that the Obama administration’s 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential bid was based on unreliable intelligence and violated established analytical standards.

BP Agents Continue To Arrest Iranians, Weapons Traffickers At Northern Border

Federal Judge Partially Blocks Trump-Era Defunding of Planned Parenthood

Johnson Shuts Down House Early Amid Epstein Pushback

Emails Reveal Biden White House Coordinated with DOJ Before Targeting Parents as ‘Domestic Terrorists’

CBO: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Add $3.4 Trillion To Federal Deficit By 2034

President Trump Celebrates Historic Achievements in First Six Months of Second Term

Congressional Probe: Biden Administration Accused of Funding Anti-Netanyahu Protests and Terror-Linked NGOs

Gabbard Unveils Declassified Documents Alleging Obama-Era Conspiracy Against Trump, Calls for Criminal Prosecution

Nightclub Chaos in Los Angeles: Dozens Injured As Car Plows Into Crowd, Driver Shot

Breaking Christian News

Sudan Christian Leaders Condemn Destruction Pentecostal Church Christian leaders have condemned the recent destruction of a Pentecostal Church building in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, calling it part of an increase in persecution against Christians in Sudan.

Muslims Kill Relative For Accepting Christ In Uganda A 37-year-old man was killed by his Muslim relatives in eastern Uganda after converting to Christianity and openly praying to Jesus, according to multiple Christian sources.

Christianity Resurging as Gospel Music Booms on Streaming Platforms

London Council Reverses Street Preaching Ban After Legal Challenge by Pentecostal Church

Iranian Christian Convert Deported from Turkey, Arrested Upon Return to Iran

Beloved Syrian Pastor Martyred with Family Amid Fierce Clashes in Suweida; Lebanese Church Calls for Global Prayer

Christian Man Detained Over Blasphemy Accusations In Pakistan

Christians Targeted in Indonesia’s West Java as Mobs Attack Homes and Churches

Weekly News Brief 7/15/25

Posted on July 15, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July

France and Saudi Arabia will convene a high-level international conference aimed at advancing the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on July 28-29, multiple diplomatic sources confirmed Friday.

Khamenei Reemerges on Sacred Shiite Day, Framing War as Spiritual Triumph – Jul.7.2025

Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Britain’s Health Service Within 10 Years (Worthy News Focus) – Jul.4.2025

Pentagon: U.S. and Israeli Strikes Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Up to Two Years – Jul.2.2025

Breaking World News

Trump Strikes Trade Deal With Indonesia, Averting Tariff Clash and Opening U.S. Access to Key Resources

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a preliminary trade deal with Indonesia, just days after threatening a 32% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation. The agreement marks the fourth such deal since Trump launched his aggressive “reciprocal tariffs” campaign in April aimed at closing America’s trade deficit and boosting U.S. exports.

Pakistan Commission To Investigate Abuse Of Blasphemy Laws(Worthy News In-Depth)

One of Pakistan’s most influential courts ruled Tuesday that a judicial commission will investigate the abuse of blasphemy legislation in a historic move that could impact minority Christians, a senior lawyer confirmed to Worthy News.

Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks EU Alarm as $2 Trillion Trade Relationship Hangs in the Balance

European Union leaders issued sharp warnings Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on EU imports by August 1, a move they say would severely disrupt nearly $2 trillion in annual trade between the two economic powerhouses.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Nations Trading with Russia if Peace Deal Isn’t Reached in 50 Days

Poor Nations Paying Millions To Trump-Linked Lobbyists (Worthy News Investigation)

Trump To Impose 30% Tariff On Eu, Mexico

Russia, North Korea Deepen Military Ties In Ukraine As Clashes Intensify

Trump Announces NATO Deal to Arm Ukraine, Slams Russia Over Escalating Attacks

Peace Plan: Ukraine Split Up Feared

Europe Mourns At 30th Anniversary Of Srebrenica Massacre

Catholic Priest Disappears In Colombia

Ukraine’s President Urges Marshall Plan After Massive Attacks; US Frustrated

Breaking Israel News

IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Commanders in Major Gaza Strike Campaign

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in coordination with the Shin Bet internal security agency, has carried out a sweeping two-week campaign targeting senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) operatives involved in restoring the groups’ military infrastructure in Gaza, the military announced Sunday.

Israel, Hamas Edge Closer to Ceasefire Deal as Qatar-Led Gaza Reconstruction Takes Shape

Israel has agreed in principle to allow Qatar and other countries to begin funding the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip under the terms of a proposed ceasefire, according to a report by Ynet and confirmed by regional sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations in Doha.

Israel and EU Agree to Expand Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Israel and the European Union have reached a key agreement to expand humanitarian aid access to Gaza, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Thursday. The deal includes increasing the number of aid trucks, reopening multiple border crossings, and restoring key infrastructure.

Hostage Deal Nearing Final Stage as Israel, Hamas Haggle Over IDF Presence in Gaza During Ceasefire

IDF Raids in Southern Lebanon Target Hezbollah Weapon Sites and Infrastructure

Trump, Netanyahu Unveil Controversial Postwar Gaza Vision Amid Ceasefire Push and Regional Strikes

Iranian Missiles Struck Five Israeli Military Bases During 12-Day War, Satellite Data Reveals

Netanyahu Hails Trump Partnership in White House Dinner Focused on Iran, Gaza, and Abraham Accords

Lebanon Responds to U.S. Disarmament Plan as Tensions Flare with Israel

Israel Launches ‘Operation Black Flag’ Against Houthi Ports in Yemen Following Red Sea Ship Attack

Netanyahu Heads to Washington as Trump Pushes ‘Deal of the Century’

Breaking U.S. News

Wave of Violence Against ICE Sparks Federal Crackdown: Homan Say ‘This Stops Now’

A surge in violent attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers has sparked a strong federal crackdown, with President Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and Border Czar Tom Homan vowing “zero tolerance” for assaults on law enforcement.

Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs

The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with broad layoffs within the Department of Education as a part of his campaign promise to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.

Four ‘1-in-1,000-Year’ Storms Strike U.S. in Seven Days

In a week that defied probability and stunned the nation, an extraordinary string of weather catastrophes swept from Texas to Illinois—four separate “1-in-1,000-year” floods that turned roads into rivers, homes into wreckage, and left at least 125 dead.

9 Killed As Fire Hits Massachusetts Care Home; Dozens Injured

Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs

Senate Approves Disaster Tax Relief Bill, Heads To Trump For Signature

On Anniversary Of Trump Attack, Secret Service ‘Laser-focused’ On Agency Reform

USDA: 45m Acres Of American Land Owned By Foreign Entities

FISA Court Approves DOJ Review of Carter Page Surveillance as Congress Presses for Crossfire Hurricane Records

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Administration to Proceed with Federal Workforce Cuts

Trump Administration Launches Crackdown on Chinese Ownership of U.S. Farmland

Breaking Christian News

John MacArthur, Influential Pastor and Theologian, Dies at 86

John MacArthur, the prominent California pastor, author, and Bible teacher known for his unwavering theological stances and decades of preaching ministry, has died at the age of 86. His death was confirmed Monday evening by Grace to You, his media ministry, which said he passed away shortly after being hospitalized with pneumonia.

Pakistan Sentences Muslim To Death For Killing Christian (Worthy News In-Depth)

A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentence of a Muslim man for killing a Christian because he married his sister after she turned to faith in Christ.

Gunman Kills Two Women in Church Rampage After Shooting State Trooper in Lexington, Kentucky

Nigeria Mourns Ex-President Buhari, Criticised Over Anti-Christian Violence (Worthy News Focus)

Baptist Pastor Among Christians Killed In Nigeria

Sudan Demolishes Pentecostal Church Building

Eight Christian Leaders Found in Mass Grave in Colombia

Young Christians Acquitted Of Blasphemy After 2-Year Battle

Weekly News Brief 6/23/25

Posted on June 23, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

Iran Seeks Russian Support as Trump’s Strikes Devastate Nuclear Sites

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dispatched his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday in a bid to secure stronger support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, following devastating U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions – Jun.21.2025

Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion,” Decapitates Iran’s Military and Nuclear Leadership in Preemptive Strike – Jun.13.2025

Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

Breaking World News

Iran Fires Missiles At US Bases In Middle East (Video)

Air defense systems were activated across the Middle East after Iran said it had launched missiles at U.S. bases ,including in Qatar, as videos filmed by residents in Qatar showed flashes and explosions.

Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq Following American Bombing of Nuclear Sites

Iran launched a barrage of missiles Monday targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking its first direct military retaliation after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Iranian Retaliation Expected Within Days as U.S. Forces Brace for Potential Strikes

The United States is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation against American forces in the Middle East, which could come as early as Tuesday, according to senior U.S. officials cited by Reuters. This follows U.S. and Israeli strikes over the weekend that targeted and reportedly destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan during Operation Midnight Hammer.

Trump Sounds Alarm Over Medvedev’s Nuclear Threats After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Russia’s Missiles, Drones Kill Numerous In Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)

U.N. Security Council Divided as Russia, China Push Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Russia Frees Jailed RFE/RL Journalist

Russia Warns U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Spur Nations to Supply Tehran with Nuclear Warheads

Trump Hints at Regime Change in Iran as Khamenei Prepares for Succession from Bunker

Iran’s Parliament Backs Strait of Hormuz Closure Following U.S. Strikes, Raising Global Oil Market Fears

Largest Leftist Dutch Alliance Embraces Anti-Israel Motion (Worthy News In-Depth)

Netherlands Reeling From Political Earthquake Over Israel’s Iron Dome (Worthy News Analysis)

Breaking Israel News

Israel Obliterates Iran’s Notorious ‘Doomsday Clock’ in Tehran Strikes

In a powerful message to Iran’s leadership, Israel announced Monday that it had successfully destroyed the so-called “Israel doomsday clock” during a wave of precision strikes deep inside Tehran. The clock, a provocative symbol of Iran’s long-standing calls for Israel’s destruction, was targeted alongside key regime and security sites as part of Israel’s intensifying military campaign.

Netanyahu: Israel Closing In on War Goals as Iran and Hamas Face Crushing Blows

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel is operating at “full tilt” in both Iran and Gaza, as joint U.S.-Israeli military actions continue to target Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and Hamas strongholds. In a prerecorded address, Netanyahu vowed that Israel would not be drawn into a prolonged conflict but would press on until its strategic objectives are met.

Iran Pounds Israel With Missiles After US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites; Numerous Injured (Video)

More than 20 people were injured in Israel early Sunday as Iran pounded the Jewish nation with missiles after the United States destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites.

Israel Kills Iran’s ‘Orchestrator’ Of Hamas Massacre And Other Commander

Israel’s Dual Wars Burn Through Billions, Threatening Economic Stability

Iran Fires Cluster Bomb Ballistic Missile at Israel, IDF Confirms First Use During War

Trump: Crucial Days Ahead as U.S. Weighs Joining Israel-Iran Conflict

Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities in Major Air Operation

Over 240 Injured As Iran Strikes Israel Again

Israel Threatens To Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran Missile Hits Israel Hospital (Video)

Breaking U.S. News

FDA Halts New Clinical Trials Sending Americans’ DNA to China, Citing Security and Ethics Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last Thursday it has suspended authorization for all new clinical trials involving the transfer of Americans’ living cells or genetic material to China and other adversarial nations for genetic engineering, following mounting evidence of serious ethical and security breaches.

Trump Administration Moves to Block Gender Ideology in California’s Federally Funded Sex Ed Program

The Trump administration has issued a firm ultimatum to California: strip all references to gender ideology from its federally funded sex education program for at-risk youth or risk losing millions in federal funding. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) delivered the notice on Friday, giving the state 60 days to comply.

Texas Governor Signs Ten Commandments Bill Into Law Amid National Debate

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Saturday a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, a move that has sparked national debate over religious freedom and constitutional boundaries.

Appeals Court Blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law, Igniting New Battle Over Religious Heritage in Schools

More Than 700 Iranians Released Into The U.S. Under Biden

U.S. on High Alert for Terror Threats After Trump’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Federal Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Control of California National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests

U.S. Border Patrol Uncovers Massive Cartel Smuggling Tunnel Near San Diego

Trump Administration Accelerates Border Wall Construction as Illegal Immigration Declines

‘Doomsday Plane’ Lands Near D.C. After Mysterious Flight Amid Middle East Tensions

Federal Appeals Court Signals Support for Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Law Protecting Children from Transgender Medical Interventions

Breaking Christian News

Cuban Christian Dissident Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence Over Facebook Posts Criticizing Regime

The communist regime in Cuba is reportedly seeking a ten-year prison sentence for Alexander Verdecia, a 51-year-old Christian dissident and member of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), over Facebook posts critical of the government, according to Martí Noticias. Verdecia, who has long denounced poverty and repression in his hometown of Río Cauto, was arrested in February and charged with “propaganda against the constitutional order.”

US: Gunman Killed After Church Shooting In Michigan; 1 Injured

A mentally troubled white man opened fire outside a church filled with worshippers in the U.S. state of Michigan before being struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff, local police said Sunday.

‘Islamic State Kills 20 In Damascus Church’

US Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers After America Hits Iran

Nicaragua’s Prisons a Horror for Christian Political Prisoners Amid Widespread Crackdown on Churches

Somali Mother Faces Death For Accepting Christ

Kidnapped Christian Might Be Killed In Nigeria; Prayers Urged

US Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart In Critical Condition (Worthy News In-Depth)

Weekly News Brief 6/15/25

Posted on June 15, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion,” Decapitates Iran’s Military and Nuclear Leadership in Preemptive Strike

In a sweeping and unprecedented military operation, Israel launched a decisive preemptive strike deep inside Iran early Friday morning, targeting Tehran’s nuclear program and eliminating the Islamic Republic’s top military brass in a dramatic escalation dubbed “Operation Rising Lion.”

Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

Iran Vows to Ramp Up Uranium Enrichment After IAEA Censure as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

CENTCOM Commander Outlines Iran Strike Plans, Warns of Proxy Threats and Regional Instability – Jun.11.2025

Breaking World News

Trump and Putin Discuss Urgent Need to End Israel-Iran Conflict in Hour-Long Call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation on Saturday, focusing heavily on the escalating war between Israel and Iran. The call, which lasted nearly an hour, came as tensions in the Middle East soared following Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s deadly retaliation.

Australians Attacked in Bali; Police Searching For Suspects

An Australian man was shot and killed, and another Australian man was injured on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali, prompting a police search for two suspects, local officials said Saturday.

Air India Emergency Landing In Thailand After Bomb Threat

An Air India flight from Thailand’s Phuket island to India’s capital, New Delhi, was forced to return and make an emergency landing after an onboard bomb threat, officials confirmed.

Tehran Launches New Wave Of Missiles At Israel

Secrecy and Power: Bilderberg Group Gathers in Stockholm with Global Agendas and Prophetic Undercurrents

Trump Warns Iran Of More Brutal Attacks

One Man Miraculously Survives Air India Crash but Hundreds Die (Worthy News In-Depth)

Air India Plane Crashes After Take Off In Ahmedabad; Over 260 Killed

IAEA Declares Iran in Breach of Nuclear Safeguards for First Time in Nearly 20 Years, Setting Stage for Escalation

Britain, Spain Agree On Future Of Gibraltar

Scores Killed In South Africa Flooding

U.S. Orders Evacuation of Non-Essential Personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait Amid Iran Tensions

Breaking Israel News

Israel Warns of Escalating Strikes as Warplanes Roam Tehran’s Skies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning Saturday that Israeli Air Force jets would soon be a common sight above Tehran, pledging to strike “every site and every target of the ayatollah regime” as Israel ramps up its unprecedented military campaign against Iran.

Four Dead, 70 Injured As Iran-Israel Strikes Enter 2nd Day

At least four people were dead and over 70 injured in Israel early Saturday, with the Jewish nation facing massive Iranian missile strikes, officials said.

Iran Missiles Strike Tel Aviv, 1 Killed, 63 Wounded; Israel’s Headquarters Targeted

Israeli forces backed by the United States were unable Saturday to intercept all missiles fired by Iran towards Israel, with barrages since Friday killing at least one and injuring 63 Israelis, officials confirmed.

Scores Of Israelis Injured In Iran Missile Strike

Mossad-Led Covert Strike Cripples Iran’s Air Defenses, Clears Path for Massive Israeli Air Operation

Israel Hits Airport Iran; World Markets Concerned (Video)

Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” Stuns Iran in Masterstroke of Strategic Deception

Iran Drones Intercepted By Israel

Argentina to Move Embassy to Jerusalem as President Milei Declares Unwavering Support for Israel in Knesset Speech

U.S. Embassy in Israel to Boycott Tel Aviv Pride, Aligns with Trump Administration’s Shift Toward Traditional Values

Hamas Attacks Humanitarian Aid Bus in Gaza, Killing Five and Injuring Several, GHF Says

Breaking U.S. News

Trump’s Army Parade In Washington Sparks Controversy (Video)

Calm returned to the streets of Washington after cheers and chants reverberated through America’s capital Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers crewed modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

US Democratic Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically Motivated Assassination’

The governor of the U.S. State of Minnesota says a gunman posing as a police officer has killed a senior Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday in an apparent “politically motivated assassination.

San Antonio Mourns 11 Killed In Floods

Residents in the U.S. city of San Antonio plunged into mourning Saturday after record-breaking rainfall triggered severe flash flooding, leaving at least 11 people dead, dozens injured, and causing widespread damage in the area.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Election Rules, Says Only Congress Can Mandate Voting Changes

DOGE‑Led Savings Drive Spurs House to Approve $9.4 B Rescission Bill, Eyes Senate Showdown

Lawsuit Challenges Arkansas Ten Commandments Display Law in Public Schools

U.S. Deficit Shrinks in May, But Fiscal Year Shortfall Still Deepens Amid Tax and Spending Debate

Americans See Religion Gaining Ground in Public Life, Gallup Finds

Judge Denies Newsom’s Bid to Limit National Guard as Trump Vows to ‘Liberate LA’ from ‘Third World Lawlessness’

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Tariffs During Ongoing Legal Battle, Citing “Exceptional Importance”

Nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Set to Challenge Trump

Trump Defends Military Deployment to Los Angeles as Anti-ICE Riots Continue

Breaking Christian News

100 Massacred In Nigeria’s Benue State, Amnesty Says (Worthy News In-Depth)

Nigeria’s government was under pressure Sunday to end massacres in the country’s central Benue state after at least 100 people, many believed to be Christians, were reportedly killed there over the weekend.

Evangelist Graham: ‘Pray for Peace in Jerusalem’ As Fighting Escalates

U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham urged Christians on Saturday to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” after Iran fired a barrage of missiles towards Israel that killed several and injured scores of Israelis.

Christians Report Kidnappings In Abuja; Call For Prayers

Christian Evangelist Killed In Ethiopia

China Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Zion House Churches, Detains Pastors and Worshippers

High School Bans Bible Verses, Forces Christian Club to Strip Faith Content

Christian Converts Flee Iran After Jail Sentence

Southern Baptists Agree On Banning Same-Sex Marriage

Weekly News Brief 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 5/28/25

Posted on May 28, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking World News

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

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

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

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

France Moves To Legalize Assisted Dying

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

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

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

New Syrian Government Moves to Dismantle ISIS Camps in Eastern Syria

Car Drives Into Liverpool Crowd; Dozens Injured

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

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

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

West Allows Ukraine To Attack Russia With Long-Range Missiles

Catholic Priest Freed In Cameroon, One Hostage Dead

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

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

Breaking Israel News

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

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

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

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

Ancient African Christian Figurines Discovered in Israeli Desert Graveyard

Iran Issues New Threat Against Israel and Rising Tensions

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Texas Advances Bill Requiring Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms

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

Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers During Memorial Day Ceremony (Video)

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

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

Stocks Slump After Trump Raises Tensions With EU Tariff Threats

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

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

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

Breaking Christian News

Fulani Herdsmen Kill 42 Christians in Nigeria

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

Violence Overshadows Christian Rally In Seattle

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

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

Cuban Pastors Face Prison For Mentioning God

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

Prayers Urged For Jailed Iranian Christian Woman

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

1,000 Christian Leaders In Berlin At Evangelism Congress

Weekly News Brief 5/18/25

Posted on May 18, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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

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

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

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

Breaking World News

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

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

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

Latest World News Headlines

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

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

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

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

Indonesia Mourning Tourists Killed In Boat Tragedy – May.14.2025

Breaking Israel News

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

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

Latest Israel News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking U.S. News

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

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

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

Latest U.S. News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking Christian News

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

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

Latest Christian News Headlines

Islamists Kill Christians In Nigerian States – May.15.2025

Pakistan Christian Tortured To Death – May.15.2025

Abducted Christian Asher Atray Murdered In Pakistan – May.14.2025

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

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

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

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

Weekly News Brief 5/5/25

Posted on May 5, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Trump Pushes for “Total Dismantlement” of Iran’s Nuclear Program

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that while he aims for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, he is open to discussing a civilian nuclear energy deal — though he warned such programs can lead to military escalation.

U.S. Labs Using Chinese Military Supercomputers in Pentagon-Funded Research, Sparking National Security Fears

U.S. national laboratories and Pentagon-funded universities are reportedly using Chinese supercomputers in ways that jeopardize American national security

Nuclear Armed India, Pakistan Clash In Kashmir After Deadly Attack (Worthy News Focus)

Tensions between nuclear-armed powers India and Pakistan rapidly escalated Friday with forces from both nations firing across their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed scores of tourists in the disputed Himalayan region.

China’s Drone Swarm Surge Sparks U.S. ‘Hellscape’ Defense Strategy Amid Taiwan Invasion Fears (Investigation) – Apr.24.2025

Iran Builds New Security Perimeter Around Secret Nuclear Tunnel Complexes – Apr.24.2025

Breaking World News

Australia Elections Seen Moving Toward Ruling Labor
Australians voted Saturday in a national election that polls show will likely favor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party over the conservative opposition amid worries about U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s policies such as imposing tariffs on goods.

Ukrainian Residents Seek Peace After Massive Strikes (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, hitting a high-rise residential block, triggering fires, and injuring 46 people. The strike, one of several in recent days, has underscored calls for peace in the more than three-year-long war.

Violence Marring May 1 Events In Europe
Tens of thousands of people rallied across European cities Thursday to commemorate International Labor Day with demands ranging from higher pay, greater equality, and workers’ rights to more democracy, but riots marred the May 1 events.

Latest World News Headlines

U.S. Warns Iran Over Houthi Support as Nuclear Talks Stall – May.1.2025

Putin Admits Ukrainian Forces Still Fighting In Russia (Worthy News In-Depth) – May.1.2025

Ukraine’s President Urges Help After Russia Hits Black Sea Port – May.1.2025

U.S. Sanctions Hit Iranian Oil Smuggling Network Ahead of Renewed Nuclear Talks – May.1.2025

Russia, North Korea Intensifying Ties With Bridge Despite North Korean Deaths – May.1.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Expands Gaza Offensive, Mobilizes Reservists, and Revamps Aid Plan
Israel’s security cabinet has unanimously approved a major expansion of the military offensive in Gaza and a controversial overhaul of the humanitarian aid distribution system, Israeli officials confirmed Sunday.

Houthi Missile Strikes Ben Gurion Airport, Prompting Injuries, Flight Cancellations, and Israeli Retaliation Plans
A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck near Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, marking a dramatic escalation in the regional conflict and prompting a wave of injuries, international flight cancellations, and a firm declaration from Israeli leaders: retaliation is imminent.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Strikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace in Warning Over Druze Attacks – May.2.2025

IDF Chief Warns of Decisive Blow Against Hamas as Israel Honors Fallen and Outstanding Soldiers – May.1.2025

Netanyahu Sparks Uproar After Calling ‘Victory’ the Superior Goal Over Hostage Return – May.1.2025

Israel Strikes Near Damascus to Protect Druze as Sectarian Violence Escalates – Apr.30.2025

‘National Emergency’: Suspected Arson-Terror Fires Engulfs Israel As Independence Day Events Canceled – Apr.30.2025

Breaking U.S. News

SCOTUS Decision on Religious Charter Schools Will Carry Widespread Ramifications
In a case that could have major implications for the American public school system, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether religious charter schools, which are taxpayer-funded, are constitutional.

Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming To End Taxpayer Funding of NPR, PBS
President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating government funding of National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.

Trump Launches Religious Liberty Commission (Video)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump launched a presidential commission on religious liberty Thursday to protect freedom of faith for future generations amid concern within the White House about “anti-Christian bias” and other perceived infringements on religious expression.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

DOJ Cracks Down on Chinese Money Laundering Tied to Mexican Drug Trafficking – May.1.2025

U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.3% in First Quarter; Trump Blames Biden ‘Overhang’ – May.1.2025

ICE: Over 65,000 Illegal Immigrants Removed in Trump’s First 100 Days – May.1.2025

S&P Global Warns States About Slower Growth, Recession – Apr.30.2025

Nevada Abortion Law Paused as Planned Parenthood Goes to Court – Apr.30.2025

100 Days of Hoaxes: Exposing the Avalanche of Media Hoaxes in Trump’s Second Term – Apr.30.2025

100 Days in Office: Trump’s Legislative Accomplishments – Apr.30.2025

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Ugandan Evangelist Murdered After Leading Muslims to Christ
An evangelist in eastern Uganda was killed last month after preaching the Gospel to Muslims, some of whom reportedly came to faith in Christ during an open-air event, Morning Star News reported.

Afghan Christians Face US Deportation Despite Death Threats
At least nearly two dozen Christian refugees from Afghanistan have been ordered to leave the United States despite facing death in their home country for their faith in Christ, their church and other groups say.