Weekly News Brief 1/14/26

Posted on January 14, 2026 by doyouknowmyfather

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Turkey Moves Toward Joining Saudi–Pakistan Defense Pact, Raising Fears of New Regional Military Bloc

Turkey is seeking to join an existing defense alliance between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a move that could lay the groundwork for a new regional military bloc modeled loosely on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to a report published Friday by Bloomberg.

Mass Protests Shake Iran After Exiled Crown Prince Calls for Uprising – Jan.8.2026

U.S. Says Maduro Ousted After Caracas Strikes; Trump Claims America Will “Run” Venezuela Temporarily – Jan.3.2026

Breaking World News

Hungary at Crossroads as Elections Loom and Budapest Mayor Wins Human Rights Award (Worthy News Focus)

Hungary is entering a decisive political season as parliamentary elections are set for April 12, 2026, and the progressive mayor of Budapest receives a prestigious Dutch human rights award for defying Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and defending democratic freedoms.

Trump: Greenland Essential to ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield, NATO Must Back U.S. Control

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. control of Greenland is essential to national security and the construction of his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, warning that failure to act would allow Russia or China to gain a strategic foothold in the Arctic.

U.S. Evacuates Personnel From Major Qatar Base as Trump Weighs Iran Action

The United States has begun evacuating some military personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, as President Donald Trump considers potential military action against Iran amid escalating regional tensions and a deepening internal crisis inside the Islamic Republic.

Scores Killed in Thailand’s Train Derailment After Crane Collapse

Wartorn Ukraine Struggles In Freezing Temperatures As Russian Strikes Kill Numerous People

Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as Terrorist Organizations in Sweeping Crackdown

Trump Tells Iranians ‘Help Is on the Way,’ Cancels Talks as Protests Rock Islamic Republic

Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Nations Doing Business With Iran

NATO Chief Urges Allies to Protect Greenland Amid US Military Threats

Britain Weighs Arctic Security Role as NATO Eyes Russia, China Threats

Iran Regime Kills Hundreds as Trump Considers Military, Cyber Options

Deadly Aleppo Fighting And Separate U.S. Strikes Deepen Syria Instability

Breaking Israel News

Witkoff Announces Phase II of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Shifts Focus to Demilitarization and Governance

U.S. Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff announced Wednesday the launch of Phase II of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan, marking a transition from a fragile ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and large-scale reconstruction of the war-ravaged enclave.

Hezbollah Threatens Civil War as Lebanon Pushes to Disarm Iran-Backed Militia Nationwide

A senior official of the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah has warned Lebanon’s government that expanding efforts to disarm the group across the country would plunge the nation into chaos and could spark a new civil war, according to comments circulated by Hezbollah on Wednesday.

Israel Cuts Ties With Additional UN Agencies, Citing Anti-Israel Bias and Bureaucratic Failures

Israel will immediately sever all contact with three additional United Nations agencies and international bodies, the Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday, expanding a sweeping reassessment of Israel’s engagement with UN institutions.

IDF Launches ‘Hoshen’ Five-Year Plan Focusing on AI, Robotics, Space Warfare

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Site After Intelligence Contradicts Lebanese Claims

IDF Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Drone Operative in Southern Lebanon

Trump Pushes Gaza Phase Two Without Preconditions as Israel Presses Hamas on Hostage, Disarmament

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Tel Aviv Flight At Milan Airport, Raising Security Questions

Israel, Syria, U.S. Announce Joint Security Mechanism in Rare Step Toward De-Escalation

Netanyahu: Israel and U.S. United on Iran as Protests Rock Islamic Republic

Israel, Syria to Resume U.S.-Mediated Talks as Trump Presses for Security Deal

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Touts Steady Inflation as New CPI Data Shows Prices Cooling

President Donald Trump highlighted new government data Tuesday showing inflation remained steady in December, calling the figures “great (LOW!) inflation numbers for the USA.”

Johnson Expects On-time Passage Of All Govt Funding Bills As Two More Head To Floor

Congress has less than a month to pass the remaining appropriations bills providing fiscal 2026 funding for federal agencies, but House Republicans are convinced it’s possible.

U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Trans Sports Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases over whether biological males can participate in women’s and girls’ sports.

Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers As Anti-ICE Protests Spread Following Killing

Jackson Synagogue Targeted in Apparent Arson Attack, Suspect Arrested

Truck Hits LA Crowd Protesting Against Iran’s Islamic Regime; Several Injured (VIDEO)

Bipartisan Bill To Cap Annual Deficits At 3% Could Curb Debt Growth

Assaults Against ICE Up 1300%, Vehicular Attacks Up 3200%, Death Threats Up 8000%

U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Anti-oil Cases With Energy Costs On The Line

Trump Calls for $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Says ‘Dream Military’ Needed for Dangerous Times

U.S. House Votes To Extend ACA Subsidies, Heads To Senate

Trump Orders $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Buy To Lower Rates

Breaking Christian News

Christian Advocates Urge Trump to Protect Pakistani Refugees After Slavery, Blasphemy Cases

Christian advocacy groups urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump not to close America’s doors to Christian refugees from Pakistan, citing cases of bonded labor, abduction, and alleged misuse of blasphemy laws targeting the country’s Christian minority.

Advocates Alarmed Over Scale Christian Persecution in China, India; Millions Facing Raids and Church Attacks

Christian activists say religious freedom is under “unprecedented threat” in China and India, citing a sharp escalation in government actions and extremist violence targeting believers.

Pastor Killed In Colombia; Christians Shocked

Bible Sales Surge to Record Highs in U.K. and U.S., Signaling Renewed Spiritual Interest

Dutch Christian Preacher Detained After Banned Service in Netherlands

China Arrests Church Leaders in Growing Crackdown on Underground Christians

Syria’s Christians Suffer As Thousands Flee Clashes; Several Killed

Weekly News Brief 1/7/26

Posted on January 7, 2026 by doyouknowmyfather

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U.S. Says Maduro Ousted After Caracas Strikes; Trump Claims America Will “Run” Venezuela Temporarily

U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Saturday that the United States will temporarily “run” Venezuela after American forces carried out large-scale military strikes in the capital Caracas and detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to U.S. officials.

US Captures Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro In Strikes; Leader Flown Out Of Country – Jan.3.2026

At Least Five Killed as Iran Protests Enter Fifth Day Amid Deepening Economic Crisis – Jan.1.2026

Breaking World News

Tear Gas Fired at Tehran Grand Bazaar as Iran Protests Enter Second Week, Currency Hits New Low

Iranian security forces confronted large demonstrations at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Tuesday with tear gas and a heavy police presence, as nationwide protests entered a second week and the country’s currency plunged to a historic low.

Rubio Says U.S. Aims to Buy Greenland as Trump Keeps Military Option on Table

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers during a closed briefing Monday that recent White House rhetoric about Greenland does not signal an imminent U.S. invasion, emphasizing instead that the administration’s preferred goal is to purchase the island from Denmark, according to people familiar with the discussion.

Britain And France Prepare Ukraine Troop Deployment As U.S. Backs Security Guarantees

Britain and France, both members of the NATO military alliance, have agreed to prepare for the deployment of troops to Ukraine if the war-torn country reaches a peace deal with neighboring Russia.

Venezuela Cracks Down After U.S. Seizure of Maduro, Journalists Detained and Paramilitaries Deployed

Dutch Court Jails Father And Brothers For “Honor” Killing Of 18-Year-Old Woman

Vondelkerk Fire Shakes Amsterdam In Deadly New Year (Worthy News In-Depth) (VIDEO)

Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty In First Court Appearance

Iran Regime in ‘Survival Mode’ as Protests Spread Nationwide, Trump Warns of U.S. Action

Scores of Men Killed in South Africa’s Circumcision Practices, Sparking Spiritual Debate

Criminal Investigations After Swiss Bar Fire Kills Dozens (Worthy News Radio)

Search Intensified For Missing Spanish Family After Tourist Boat Sinks In Indonesia

Bulgaria Adopts Euro Amid Celebration And Public Concern

Breaking Israel News

Israel, Syria, U.S. Announce Joint Security Mechanism in Rare Step Toward De-Escalation

Israel, Syria and the United States have agreed to establish a new “joint fusion mechanism” aimed at enhancing security coordination, intelligence sharing and military de-escalation, marking the most significant formal cooperation between Jerusalem and Damascus in decades.

Netanyahu: Israel and U.S. United on Iran as Protests Rock Islamic Republic

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel and the United States are in full agreement on how to confront Iran, describing his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump as a strategic partnership that will drive continued Israeli security successes in 2026.

Israel, Syria to Resume U.S.-Mediated Talks as Trump Presses for Security Deal

Senior Israeli and Syrian officials are set to resume high-level negotiations this week in talks mediated by the United States, marking a renewed diplomatic push after months of stalled progress, according to reports by i24NEWS and Axios.

Trump, Netanyahu: Hamas Must Disarm for Peace Plan to Move Forward

Trump Gives Israel Green Light to Act Against Hezbollah if Disarmament Fails

Immigration From U.S. and Europe to Israel Surges in 2025 Despite Overall Decline in Arrivals

Israel Enforces New NGO Registration Rules, Bars 37 Groups From Gaza and West Bank

Israel, U.S. Give Hamas Two-Month Deadline to Disarm

Boeing Awarded $8.6 Billion Contract for F-15s as U.S. Military Aid to Israel Continues

Trump Signals Backing for Israeli Action Against Iran, Warns U.S. Will Act on Nuclear Threat

Netanyahu Seeks Firm U.S. Guarantees on Gaza, Hostages, and Hamas Disarmament Ahead of Trump Summit

Breaking U.S. News

Trump-Led Federal Crackdown Slashed Violent Crime in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Tuesday that a federal crime crackdown in the nation’s capital has led to dramatic reductions in violent crime, crediting the effort to President Donald Trump’s public safety initiative.

White House Pushes Back on Jan. 6 Narrative, Accuses Democrats of Political Rewriting

The White House marked the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach by launching a new website aimed at challenging what it says is a Democrat-driven distortion of events and years of politically motivated prosecutions against Americans who participated in protests that day.

Ninth Circuit Revives Christian Ministry’s Fight to Defend Faith-Based Hiring Rights

A federal appeals court has handed a key win to religious liberty advocates, allowing the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima to move forward with its constitutional challenge against Washington state’s hiring restrictions.

ICE Deploys Facial-Recognition Technology to Accelerate Immigration Arrests Under Trump

Democrats Accused of Flip-Flop After Trump Removes Venezuelan Dictator Maduro

Congress Faces Govt. Shutdown Date, Health Care Bills, Epstein On Return

U.S. Senate Races Will Decide Balance Of Congress In 2026

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York City’s Mayor

Trump Pulls National Guard From Democrat-Run Cities After Court Defeats, Warns Troops Could Return

Federal Crackdown Targets Massive Fraud Networks in Minnesota

AG Vows Continued Probe Into Alleged ‘Government Weaponization’ Under Obama, Biden

Suspect In Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Case Confesses, According To Officials

Breaking Christian News

Sudan Drone Strike Kills Christians on Way to Christmas Worship

At least 11 Christians were killed and 18 others seriously wounded when a drone operated by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) struck civilians traveling to Christmas celebrations in South Kordofan state on Dec. 25, according to local sources.

Pastor Seriously Injured in Machete Attack Outside Church in Eastern Uganda

A Christian pastor was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of Muslim assailants wielding sharp objects in eastern Uganda, according to an exclusive report by Morning Star News.

Angry Villagers Destroy Christian Homes in Laos, Pastor Tied to a Pole for Evangelism

Tens Of Thousands Of Christians Celebrate Christmas and the New Year In Indonesia’s Capital (VIDEO)

Pakistani Christian Girl, 14, Abducted and Raped, Family Says

Pakistan Pastor Murder Case Takes Dramatic Turn As Police Name Wife, Lover As “Masterminds” (Worthy News Investigation)

Christians Blocked From Christmas Worship In Indonesia’s West Java Amid Extremism Concerns

Weekly News Brief 11/25/25

Posted on November 25, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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UK Supreme Court Rules Christian Religious Education In Northern Ireland Unlawful (Worthy News In-Depth)

Britain’s highest court has ruled that current Christian religious education in Northern Ireland’s state schools is unlawful because it “breaches” children’s human rights — a landmark decision that could influence similar disputes in the United Kngdom and across Europe.

Saudi Crown Prince Presses Washington for Two-State Pathway as Israel Firmly Rejects Palestinian Statehood – Nov.19.2025

UN Security Council Adopts U.S. Resolution on Gaza, Endorses Trump’s “Board of Peace” and Stabilization Force – Nov.18.2025

Breaking World News

U.S. Designates Venezuela’s “Cartel de los Soles” as Terrorist Organization Amid Rising Tensions

The Trump administration on Monday escalated its pressure campaign on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, formally designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization—a move that adds new terrorism-based sanctions and intensifies concerns of potential U.S. military action.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Deadly Strikes Despite Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)

Authorities say Russia has launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 20 others in strikes that hit residential buildings and energy infrastructure, despite peace talks.

Trump Orders Process to Designate Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Organizations

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday directing the State and Treasury Departments to move toward formally designating chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations — a policy shift that would mark one of the most significant counterterror actions taken by his administration in the Middle East.

Ukraine Welcomes Revisions To Controversial U.S.-Backed Peace Plan; Christians Worship Amid Ruins (Video)

Saudi Arabia Bus Inferno Kills At Least 45 Indian Pilgrims; One Survivor Battles for Life

Climate Talks In Brazil End Without Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Suicide Bombers Kill Three At Pakistani Paramilitary Headquarters

Poland Warns Against Pressuring Ukraine Into U.S.-Drafted Peace Deal With Russia (Worthy News In-Depth)

Drone Sightings Force Eindhoven Airport Shutdown After Gunfire At Base Likely Hosting US Nukes

Ukraine Strikes Power Plant Near Moscow Amid Renewed Peace Push (Worthy News Radio)

Cyclone Fina Cuts Power To Thousands In Australia’s Northern Territory

Houthis Sentence 17 To Death For Alleged Spying For Israel, US And Saudi Arabia

Breaking Israel News

Trump–MBS Meeting Turns Tense Over Israel Normalization, Officials Say

U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House meeting last week with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was “civil but difficult,” according to multiple U.S. officials cited by Channel 12 and Axios, with tensions flaring behind closed doors over the pace of Saudi–Israel normalization.

Israel Ramps Up Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Iron Beam Production as Readiness Concerns Mount After Years of War

Israel announced a major expansion of its air-defense production last Thursday, accelerating manufacturing of Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the emerging Iron Beam laser system amid warnings that two years of nonstop conflict have strained the country’s defensive readiness.

Israel Approves Plan to Absorb 5,800 Bnei Menashe Immigrants by 2030

Israel has approved a multi-year plan to bring roughly 5,800 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community to the country by 2030, the government announced Sunday, calling the move both strategic and demographic in significance.

Netanyahu Says U.S. Reaffirms Israel’s Military Edge Amid Trump Push to Sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Israel Kills Hezbollah Chief of Staff in Beirut Strike, Says Group Will Not Be Allowed to Rebuild

Israeli Airstrikes ‘Kill Dozens’ In Gaza As Ceasefire Strains

IDF Reveals Tunnel That Held Lt. Hadar Goldin: “One of the Most Significant Ever Found”

Trump Meets Freed Israeli Hostages At White House, Calls Survivors ‘Heroes’ (VIDEO)

US Accelerates Formation of International Stabilization Force for Gaza

Mossad: Foiled Hamas Terror Plots in Europe Were Directed from Qatar, Possibly Turkey

Israel Strikes Gaza And Lebanon As Cluster-Munition Allegations Emerge

Breaking U.S. News

US Space Force Awards New “Golden Dome” Prototype Contracts, Launching Multi-Billion-Dollar Missile Defense Race

The U.S. Space Force has quietly awarded roughly half a dozen “Golden Dome” contracts to build competing space-based missile-defense prototypes, kicking off an industry race for future production deals worth tens of billions of dollars, according to multiple sources briefed on the awards.

Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Blocking D.C. National Guard Deployment

The Trump administration late on Nov. 25 filed a notice of appeal challenging a federal district court ruling that ordered the government to halt its months-long deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

Chicago Shootings Leave One Dead And Eight Injured After Christmas Tree Party

Crime-ridden Chicago on Monday faced the prospect of a bleak Christmas after shootings rocked the heart of this U.S. city, killing one person and injuring at least eight others, authorities said.

War Secretary Orders Navy Review of Sen. Mark Kelly Over “Illegal Orders” Video

DOGE Isn’t Dead: OPM Chief Says Musk-Era Efficiency Drive Still Reshaping Government

Judge Dismisses Comey, Letitia James Indictments Over Invalid Prosecutor Appointment; DOJ to Appeal

Trump Says He ‘Absolutely’ Would Live In New York Under Zohran Mamdani

State Officials Urge Trump, Congress To Address National Debt

200,000 Ukrainians Face Deportation From US

Federal Judge Orders Halt To National Guard Deployment In DC

Democrats Urge Troops To ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ As DOJ Warns Of Risks

Federal Showdown Looms As New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani Meets Trump

Breaking Christian News

China Formally Arrests 18 Zion Church Leaders in Largest Crackdown on Underground Christians in Years

In one of the most sweeping crackdowns on underground Christianity in recent years, Chinese authorities have formally arrested 18 leaders of the Beijing Zion Church, according to the Christian rights organization ChinaAid. The arrests finalize detentions that began in early October as part of a multi-province operation targeting unregistered Christian groups.

Scores of Students Abducted From Catholic School in Nigeria as Christian Attacks Surge

At least scores of students were abducted from a Catholic mission school in Nigeria’s troubled North Central region early Friday, just days after gunmen attacked a church, killing two people and taking dozens of worshippers hostage, officials and witnesses said.

Christian Hate Attacks Grow More Violent Across Europe, Watchdog Warns

Nicki Minaj Joins U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz To Highlight Killing Of Christians In Nigeria

Gunmen Abduct 25 Girls From Nigerian School; Staff Member Killed

Syria’s Christians Face “Ethno-Religious Cleansing,” Investigator Warns US As New Government Courts West

U.S. Pushes For Sudan Ceasefire As Mass Killings, Famine Fears And Christian Persecution Grow

Weekly News Brief 9/24/25

Posted on September 24, 2025 by doyouknowmyfather

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Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Opposes Israeli Annexation of Judea and Samaria

US President Donald Trump has presented a detailed plan to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of remaining hostages, and oversee reconstruction of the Strip under non-Hamas authority. The initiative was outlined Tuesday during a high-level meeting with leaders from eight Arab and Muslim countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Arab diplomats familiar with the discussions.

U.K., Canada, and Australia Recognize Palestinian State Despite Israeli Opposition – Sep.21.2025

France’s Political Turmoil Meets Prophetic Calendar as Palestinian State Recognition Nears – Sep.18.2025

U.S. and U.K. Seal $42 Billion “Tech Prosperity Deal” on AI and Innovation – Sep.17.2025

Breaking World News

Trump Says Ukraine Can Win Back All Territory As UN Warns Of Russian Torture (Worthy News In-Depth)

Frustrated about Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Moscow on Tuesday that Ukraine would be able to “fight and win back” all the land it lost since the Russian invasion began in 2022.

Russia Denies Role In Drone Attacks That Shut Down Denmark, Norway Airports

Russia on Tuesday denied involvement in drones that violated the airspace of Nordic nations Denmark and Norway, forcing major airports to close and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.

Iran Rebuilding Missile Sites Hit by Israel, Satellite Images Show

Iran has begun rebuilding missile-production sites destroyed by Israel during the 12-day war in June, according to satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press. However, experts say a crucial component — large planetary mixers needed to manufacture solid-fuel missiles — remains absent.

Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Leaving Trail of Death Across Asia

Trump Signals Ukraine Could Win Back All Territory, Pressures NATO to Confront Russia

Trump Calls Globalism a “Failed Experiment” in U.N. Address, Warns Against Child Trafficking and Open Borders

Russia, Iran Ink Nuclear Power Deals as Putin Offers Trump Extension of Arms Pact

Taliban Rejects Trump’s Demand to Hand Over Bagram Air Base, Vows to Defend Afghan Sovereignty

China to Evacuate 400,000 Ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa After Philippines, Taiwan Hit

Russian Fighter Jets Violate Estonian Airspace, NATO Responds With F-35s

WHO Health Rules Spark Sovereignty Concerns At UN’s 80th Anniversary

UN Security Council to Convene Over Russian Fighter Jet Incursion Into Estonia

Breaking Israel News

Houthi Drone from Yemen Strikes Eilat Tourist District, Over 20 Wounded

A drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday evening, wounding more than 20 people in one of the most serious Houthi attacks on the city to date.

Trump Meets Arab and Muslim Leaders in Push to End Gaza War

U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday with leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, calling the talks his “most important meeting” as he sought to rally support for ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Trump Slams Palestinian Statehood Push in UNGA Address, Calls for Hostage Release

U.S. President Donald Trump used his first United Nations General Assembly speech in six years to sharply denounce European governments that have recognized a Palestinian state, warning the move rewards Hamas terrorism and undermines peace.

IDF Encircles Gaza City as Operation Gideon’s Chariots Advances

UN Security Council Sidelines Israel With Gaza Meeting Scheduled on Rosh Hashanah

IDF Expands Gaza City Operations, Eliminates Hamas Commanders and Targets Terror Infrastructure

Trump Administration Seeks $6 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel Amid Gaza War and Qatar Strike Fallout

U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Resolution Over Failure to Condemn Hamas

Israel Launches Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Divisions Press Into Gaza City as Operation Gideon’s Chariots II Intensifies

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

Breaking U.S. News

Report: Soros Foundation Gave $80m To Groups Tied To ‘Extremist Violence’

Amid President Donald Trump officially designating Antifa a domestic terror organization, a new report details how a prominent billionaire may be funneling millions to extremist groups engaging in violent uprisings nationwide.

Secret Service Dismantles Covert Cellular Network Near UN Headquarters in New York

The U.S. Secret Service announced Tuesday it had dismantled a massive covert cellular network across the New York metropolitan area, a system officials say could have crippled communications just as nearly 150 world leaders arrived in Manhattan for the United Nations General Assembly.

Two Dead, Including Shooter, in Attack on Dallas ICE Facility

At least two people are dead, including the gunman, and several others injured after a shooting early Wednesday at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas.

Routh Guilty On All Charges In Plot To Kill Trump

Google Admits Biden Administration Pressured YouTube to Censor COVID, Election Content; Banned Creators Offered Return

Trump Issues Order Designating Antifa A Terror Organization

Trump Calls Charlie Kirk ‘One Of The Most Important People’ At Arizona Memorial

Trump Promises ‘Answer To Autism’ As RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Vaccine Claims

U.S. Counterterrorism Center Warns of Enduring al-Qaeda Threat, Urges Heightened Security

Trump, Cabinet Members, and Thousands Honor Charlie Kirk at Arizona Memorial

Senate Republicans Confirm 48 Trump Nominees After Rules Change

Erika Kirk Named New CEO Of Turning Point USA After Husband’s Assassination

Breaking Christian News

Sudan’s Christians Among Hardest Hit As War, Famine, and Cholera Crisis Deepen

Sudan’s roughly two million Christians are among the hardest hit in the country’s devastating civil war, with some believers forced to eat animal feed and even grass to survive, according to Christian rights investigators.

Philippines Sees ‘Trillion Peso March’ As Churches Join Anti-Corruption Protests

A large mass protest dubbed the “Trillion Peso March” was underway in the Philippine capital Manila Sunday amid mounting anger over alleged government corruption involving billions of pesos in flood control projects.

Pentecostal Pastor Survives Assassination Attempt In Pakistan Amid Rising Persecution, Group Says

Churches Overflow as Believers Call Charlie Kirk a Christian Martyr After Assassination

Documentary Exposes ‘Father’s Day Massacre’ As Nigeria’s Christians Face Genocide

Authorities Halt Church, Tourism Site Construction In Indonesia

Altar Boy Hiding In Pakistan As Fake Facebook Post Sparks Blasphemy Case (Worthy News Investigation)

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

Weekly News Brief 8/26/25

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 8/14/25

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 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 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 5/18/25

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

Breaking Christian News

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.