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Around the World
Iran Executed at Least 975 People in 2024, Marking a 17% Rise from the Previous Year
Iran carried out nearly 1,000 executions last year, marking what human rights organizations have condemned as a "horrifying escalation" in the use of capital punishment, according to a U.N. human rights watchdog group.
Brazil’s Ex-Leader Indicted In Alleged Coup To Kill Current President
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, has been formally charged in an alleged plot to assassinate the current leader of Brazil and others.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Plans Extensive Missile Strikes in Operation True Promise III (Video)
The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Iran is poised to conduct Operation True Promise III involving extensive missile strikes on U.S. and Israeli targets, according to a recent interview translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days
After 503 days, Israel received the coffins of four hostages—baby Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, their mother Shiri, and 83-year-old Oded Lifshitz—abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say
Multiple buses exploded in central Israel in a suspected terror attack, with all devices timed for simultaneous detonation for tomorrow morning, Israel Police and Hebrew media report.
Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority
U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s move to freeze foreign aid has brought security assistance to the Palestinian Authority (P.A.) to a halt amid concerns the United States had indirectly paid for terrorism, officials say.

Inside the United States
Pentagon Looks to Offset $50B in Spending for Trump Priorities
The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump's military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect the country from missile attacks.
Trump eyes sending checks to Americans from DOGE savings (Video)
President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk floated the idea of sending some the money that the Department of Government Efficiency saves directly back to taxpayers, but the checks aren't in the mail yet.
Schools in at Least 46 States Embrace DEI, Face Losing Federal Funding
A newly released report details thousands of schools that embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies.
Trump’s Ban on Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants Could Halt Billions in Payments
Trump’s executive order to halt federal spending on illegal immigrants could save U.S. citizens up to $278 billion over the next decade, aligning with past cost analyses.
Vance to Drug Cartels, Human Traffickers at CPAC: “Get Out of the US”
Vice President JD Vance issued a strong warning to drug cartels and human traffickers operating within the United States, emphatically stating that they need to "get the hell out" of the country. His forceful remarks underscored his administration's commitment to tackling the serious issues of drug trafficking and human exploitation on American soil.
Kash Patel Confirmed by Senate as FBI Director
The GOP-led Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Kash Patel on Thursday, as the new FBI director, marking another victory for Trump and addressing recent claims of politicization within the bureau.

Christian News
70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC
Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the latest tragic attack on believers in the country, according to Open Doors.

Worthy Watch
Trump Administration Names Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration is officially designating eight Latin American crime groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” intensifying pressure on cartels operating in the U.S. and those supporting them.

Worthy Insights
Body returned by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas — IDF declares ‘serious violation’ as remains of her 2 kids positively ID’d
The Israel Defense Forces told the Bibas family that while the bodies of young hostages Ariel and Kfir were positively identified Thursday, the third body was not that of the children’s mother Shiri.
How A US Iron Dome Could Reshape Global Nuclear Relations
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is already searching for cutting-edge missile defense technologies after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order, calling for an “Iron Dome for America.”
Meet the Israeli robotic system set to transform warfare
Israel-based defense company Plasan recently introduced the All-Terrain Electric Mission Module (ATeMM), a cutting-edge system designed to enhance military mobility and efficiency. The system supports a wide range of battlefield applications, including logistics, energy, munitions and sensors.
Christian Leaders Set To Unveil West Bank Resolution at Dallas Event
American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) has announced a press conference at the upcoming National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Dallas, Texas. The event will unveil a resolution reaffirming what the drafters believe to be the Jewish people’s right to what the document calls the biblical heartland of Israel—referred to in the resolution as “Judea and Samaria” but known internationally as the West Bank.
Massive Microsoft Quantum Computer Breakthrough Uses New State Of Matter
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it has invented an entirely new kind of quantum computer. Its new quantum chip, Majorana 1, is a quantum processor analogous to transistors in classical computers’ semiconductor chips and offers a path to million-qubit systems in a single relatively small quantum computing fridge.
Christian girls’ basketball team to face trans athlete in playoff game as California defies Trump’s order
As California continues to defy President Donald Trump's recent executive order forbidding trans athletes from competing in girls' sports, the state's residents will see the ramifications of that decision play out on a basketball court this week.
Ai solves superbug mystery in 48 hours – after it took scientists 10 years to crack
A scientific mystery that took 10 years to solve was cracked in two days by Google’s artificial intelligence.
Two Israeli soldiers forced to flee Amsterdam after being doxxed online
Two serving IDF soldiers who fought in Gaza had to flee Amsterdam and return to Israel after a pro-Palestinian organization tracked them down and doxxed them on social media, Israeli media reported on Tuesday.
King Charles III accepts Jewish-Muslim ‘reconciliation accord’ in wake of distrust sown by war
King Charles III accepted an accord of reconciliation from the leaders of several major Jewish and Muslim groups in the UK on Wednesday.
Around the World
Trump Calls Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy ‘Dictator’
Relations between Washington and Kyiv rapidly deteriorated Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald J. Trump calling his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zekenskyy a “dictator” who may soon have no country.
U.S. Air Force Test-Launches Hypersonic ICBM as Russia Deploys Mobile Nukes
The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday, demonstrating that the nation's nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable, and effective. This launch occurred shortly after Russia conducted combat training with its 'Yars' mobile ICBM.
Trump Demands Early Presidential Vote In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump demands that war-torn Ukraine hold elections soon as part of a peace deal with Russia amid questions over the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Dutch Influential Immigration Politician Bolkestein Dies At 91
Frits Bolkestein, one of the most influential Dutch conservative-liberal politicians who was among the first to publicly challenge immigration policies in the Netherlands, has died at the age of 91.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, to "demonstrate force projection capabilities" to send a clear warning to adversaries in the region.
Israel Strikes in Southern Syria
The Israeli Air Force struck armored vehicles and tanks used to store weapons in the Sa'sa area of southern Syria on Tuesday night, targeting arsenals of the former Assad regime, according to military sources.

Inside the United States
HHS Releases New Guidelines Acknowledging Only Two Sexes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new guidance on Wednesday that defines sex as an "immutable biological classification" of male and female, aligning with President Donald Trump's executive orders. This updated policy restores the concept of biological truth regarding the two sexes.
‘Radical Transparency’: Trump Orders ‘Wasteful’ Federal Programs, Contracts Exposed
President Donald Trump sent a memo to all federal agency heads Tuesday directing them to release all details related to the cut grants, contracts and other federal spending deemed "wasteful."
‘Clean House:’ Trump to Fire All Biden-Era DOJ Attorneys
President Donald Trump released a statement late Tuesday announcing he would fire all “Biden-era” attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Southwest Border Apprehensions Drop by 85%, at Ports of Entry by 93%
In the first 10 days of the Trump administration, apprehensions dropped by 85% between ports of entry at the southwest border, according to new data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Christian News
Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church
Devoted Christians in an area of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province said Thursday they fear for their future after hardline local Muslims objected to their worship activities and construction of a church.

Worthy Insights
Nearly 2,000 Students Choose Christ in 1 Night at Ohio State: ‘God Is Moving in This Generation’
Thousands of college students gathered at Ohio State University on Tuesday night to seek the hope that's found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and nearly 2,000 of them made decisions to give their hearts to God.
Israeli Navy’s new missile ships in an expanding battlefield
In recent months, Israeli Navy vessels have played a central role in the military’s enforcement strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives with precision fire from formidable Sa’ar 6-class corvettes. Weighing 2,000 tons, these are the navy’s largest and most advanced ships.
Trump effect? China dramatically curtails Iranian oil exports
Last month, the Chinese government banned oil tankers subject to US sanctions from entering ports in Shandong, the key province for China-Iran trade, through which about 90% of Iranian oil flows.
Trump cancels State Department subscriptions to NY Times, AP, Reuters
The Trump administration has ordered the State Department to terminate all non-essential news subscriptions to outlets such as the New York Times, AP, Reuters and Bloomberg News.
Egypt uncovers first royal tomb in over 100 years — ending discovery drought since King Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922
More than a century after King Tutunkhamun was discovered — elevating the ancient figure to celebrity status — archeologists have uncovered the tomb of King Thutmose II, Egyptian officials declared on Tuesday.
How USAID Shipped Bags of Hundred Dollar Bills to the Taliban
In 2022, the DAB Afghanistan Bank showed off photos of $40 million in stacks of hundred dollar bills sitting on the tarmac at Kabul International Airport. The Taliban-controlled central bank described this as one of three shipments of "humanitarian aid" amounting to over $100 million.
‘Amazing Salvation Numbers’: Seismic Spiritual Shift in World’s Largest Catholic Country
Brazil is witnessing a seismic shift in its religious landscape that's rapidly reshaping the country's spiritual and social fabric. As CBN News discovered, evangelicals are poised to outnumber Catholics as the largest faith group there.
Israeli officials raided UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem in effort to enforce law against the UN body
Jerusalem municipal officials and Border Police forces entered several facilities belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, including a compound in Qalandia.
Around the World
Trump Praises US Military Following Airstrike That Kills ‘Terrorist Leader’ in Syria
President Trump praised US Central Command forces for carrying out a successful airstrike over the weekend in Syria that targeted a senior "terrorist leader."
Russia, US Restoring Relations As Part Of Peace Plan For Ukraine
Top American and Russian officials who met in Saudi Arabia have agreed on planning to end the war in Ukraine and to work on normalizing diplomatic and economic relations.
Austria: Islamic Extremist Killed Teenager; 5 Injured
Austria was in shock Monday after more details emerged about a Syrian asylum seeker suspected of carrying out a deadly stabbing rampage in the Austrian town of Villach that killed a child and injured five others.
Britain Urges US To Back Europe Force In Ukraine
Britain’s prime minister urged the United States on Monday to support a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine and suggested Washington cannot wash America’s hands of Ukraine without damaging European security.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas To Release Six Living Hostages And Four Killed Detainees
A Jewish family in Israel was facing turmoil late Tuesday after Hamas said it would hand over the human remains of four hostages, followed by six living captives on Saturday.
Lebanese Army Deploys As Israel Withdraws Out of Lebanon
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deployed to various villages in southern Lebanon overnight following the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from the area. The IDF withdrew from most villages but kept positions in five key locations until about an hour before the ceasefire deadline with Hezbollah.

Inside the United States
Judge Blocks Effort to Stop Musk’s Cuts
A federal judge Tuesday ruled against a coalition of states seeking a temporary restraining order to end billionaire Elon Musk’s work to slash federal spending via the Department of Government Efficiency.
DOGE Reports $55 Billion in Savings in Under a Month
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, reports $55 billion in federal savings since its inception on February 17.
Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan Axed by Court
A U.S. appeals court killed President Joe Biden’s SAVE plan to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt.
CIA Launches Secret Drone Missions in Mexico to Spy on Drug Cartels
Donald Trump is intensifying CIA drone surveillance over Mexico to target violent drug cartels, according to U.S. officials in a report by The New York Times.

Christian News
Family Asks Pakistan To Free Tortured Christian From Jail
The family of a young Christian man who has been jailed in Pakistan for nearly eight months and almost died of torture on alleged false charges of “blasphemy” against Islam appeal for his release.

Worthy Insights
Sanhedrin Letter to Trump: “You have been elected to fulfill a heavenly mission”
The Nascent Sanhedrin published an open letter to President Donald Trump, blessing him for putting faith at the forefront by establishing a White House Faith Office. The Sanhedrin called on the President to establish an International Divine Court for all nations.
$30 Million Venture Fund Launched To Help Win The Battle Against Abortion
A coalition of pro-life advocates launched a new $30 million venture fund on Tuesday with the goal of shaping public policy and building a culture that values “the sanctity of every human life.”
Republic of Fiji decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, joining six other nations in Israel’s capital
The Republic of Fiji, known as one of the friendliest countries toward Israel, has decided to open an embassy in Israel’s capital Jerusalem, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced on Tuesday.
Fox News Heir Vows to Radically Change Network
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch's desired plan for succession would have left oldest son Lachlan in control of Fox News and News Corp. But a recent court ruling and family in-fighting will likely leave his news empire in control of his left-leaning children who have vowed to radically change the network, according to press reports out last week.
DOGE Uncovers Budget Line Item Issue That Made $4.7 Trillion in Government Payments ‘Almost Impossible’ to Trace
The Department of Government Efficiency says about almost $5 trillion in taxpayer money that has been spent on who-knows-what.
23,000 Babies Saved from Abortion Thanks to Florida’s ‘Heartbeat Law’
New data released from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration shows that more than 23,000 babies have been born who would have otherwise been aborted, since the state's "heartbeat law" went into effect.
Recordings reveal the Biden administration pressured Israel on Gaza aid despite evidence that it went to Hamas leaders
Israel presented recordings to the former Biden administration showing that humanitarian aid entered Gaza in January 2024 but reached Hamas terrorists leaders instead of Gazan residents, Israeli Channel 12 reported.