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Around the World
Trump And Putin Plan Meeting In Budapest To Discuss Ending Ukraine War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, to discuss possible steps toward ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Syria’s New Leader Visits Moscow, Seeks to “Redefine” Ties as Putin Eyes Continued Military Presence
Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa held his first official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Wednesday, signaling a new phase in relations between Moscow and Damascus less than a year after Sharaa’s rebel forces ousted former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad — a longtime ally of Russia.
Trump Says Modi Vows To End Indian Purchases Of Russian Oil Amid U.S. Pressure Campaign
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil -- a move that, if confirmed, would mark a significant shift in global energy alliances and strengthen Trump's efforts to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
Trump Confirms CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela, Weighs Land Strikes in Expanding Drug War
President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela and said he is considering land-based attacks on the South American country as part of his expanding campaign against drug cartels.
France’s Prime Minister Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Votes Amid Deepening Political Crisis
France, the European Union’s second-largest economy, narrowly avoided deeper political turmoil Thursday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in Parliament that could have forced President Emmanuel Macron to call snap elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Marks Two Years Since October 7 Massacre as Netanyahu Vows ‘Struggle Isn’t Over’
Israel on Thursday officially marked two years since the Hamas-led invasion and massacre of October 7, 2023, in a solemn state memorial ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl cemetery. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Israel's military achievements during the Gaza war while warning that "the struggle isn't over."
Houthis Announce Death of Senior Military Chief in Israeli Airstrike
Yemen's Houthi movement announced Thursday that its military chief of staff, Major General Muhammad Abdulkarim al-Ghamari, was killed in an Israeli airstrike -- the highest-ranking official of the Iran-backed terrorist organization to die at Israel's hands.
Inside the United States
U.S. Government Shutdown Drags On as Senate Fails Again to End Debate Over Funding Bill
The U.S. government shutdown is set to continue after the Senate again failed to advance a short-term spending measure Thursday, deepening the impasse between Republicans and Democrats over health care subsidies and spending priorities.
Oklahoma Drops Controversial Plan to Distribute Bibles in Public Classrooms
Oklahoma’s new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Lindel Fields, announced this week that his administration will not move forward with a mandate to place Bibles in public school classrooms — a policy championed by his predecessor, Ryan Walters.
Christian News
Turkey Expels Hundreds of Christians Under “National Security” Label, Rights Groups Warn
Turkey has deported hundreds of foreign Christians citing “national security” concerns as part of a broader crackdown by the Muslim-majority nation, several investigators confirmed.
Worthy Insights
Study Shows Sharp Decline in Transgender College Students: ‘Less Fashionable’
In the last two years, the number of college students who identify as transgender has dramatically diminished, according to a report called The Decline of Trans and Queer Identity among Young Americans.
Chicago Rioters Strike ICE Agents, Mexican Cartels Offer $50,000 for Murder of Top Feds
Federal immigration agents are facing serious threats ranging from angry mobs to drug cartel bounties as tensions mount over the nationwide crackdown on migrants who entered the U.S. illegally.
Gen Z Awakening Reaches Frat House at East Carolina U: ‘There’s a Revival Going On’
More and more Gen Z-ers on college campuses are turning to Jesus, and now the wave of spiritual awakening has even reached a North Carolina fraternity house at one of the country's top party schools.
Trump And Putin Plan Meeting In Budapest To Discuss Ending Ukraine War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, to discuss possible steps toward ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Syria’s New Leader Visits Moscow, Seeks to “Redefine” Ties as Putin Eyes Continued Military Presence
Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa held his first official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Wednesday, signaling a new phase in relations between Moscow and Damascus less than a year after Sharaa’s rebel forces ousted former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad — a longtime ally of Russia.
Trump Says Modi Vows To End Indian Purchases Of Russian Oil Amid U.S. Pressure Campaign
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil -- a move that, if confirmed, would mark a significant shift in global energy alliances and strengthen Trump's efforts to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
Trump Confirms CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela, Weighs Land Strikes in Expanding Drug War
President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela and said he is considering land-based attacks on the South American country as part of his expanding campaign against drug cartels.
France’s Prime Minister Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Votes Amid Deepening Political Crisis
France, the European Union’s second-largest economy, narrowly avoided deeper political turmoil Thursday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in Parliament that could have forced President Emmanuel Macron to call snap elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Marks Two Years Since October 7 Massacre as Netanyahu Vows ‘Struggle Isn’t Over’
Israel on Thursday officially marked two years since the Hamas-led invasion and massacre of October 7, 2023, in a solemn state memorial ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl cemetery. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Israel's military achievements during the Gaza war while warning that "the struggle isn't over."
Houthis Announce Death of Senior Military Chief in Israeli Airstrike
Yemen's Houthi movement announced Thursday that its military chief of staff, Major General Muhammad Abdulkarim al-Ghamari, was killed in an Israeli airstrike -- the highest-ranking official of the Iran-backed terrorist organization to die at Israel's hands.
Inside the United States
U.S. Government Shutdown Drags On as Senate Fails Again to End Debate Over Funding Bill
The U.S. government shutdown is set to continue after the Senate again failed to advance a short-term spending measure Thursday, deepening the impasse between Republicans and Democrats over health care subsidies and spending priorities.
Oklahoma Drops Controversial Plan to Distribute Bibles in Public Classrooms
Oklahoma’s new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Lindel Fields, announced this week that his administration will not move forward with a mandate to place Bibles in public school classrooms — a policy championed by his predecessor, Ryan Walters.
Christian News
Turkey Expels Hundreds of Christians Under “National Security” Label, Rights Groups Warn
Turkey has deported hundreds of foreign Christians citing “national security” concerns as part of a broader crackdown by the Muslim-majority nation, several investigators confirmed.
Worthy Insights
Study Shows Sharp Decline in Transgender College Students: ‘Less Fashionable’
In the last two years, the number of college students who identify as transgender has dramatically diminished, according to a report called The Decline of Trans and Queer Identity among Young Americans.
Chicago Rioters Strike ICE Agents, Mexican Cartels Offer $50,000 for Murder of Top Feds
Federal immigration agents are facing serious threats ranging from angry mobs to drug cartel bounties as tensions mount over the nationwide crackdown on migrants who entered the U.S. illegally.
Gen Z Awakening Reaches Frat House at East Carolina U: ‘There’s a Revival Going On’
More and more Gen Z-ers on college campuses are turning to Jesus, and now the wave of spiritual awakening has even reached a North Carolina fraternity house at one of the country's top party schools.
Around the World
EU Unveils Plan To Counter Drone Threats After Russian Incursions
The European Union’s executive arm, the European Commission, was set to unveil a sweeping new counter-drone initiative Thursday, following a string of suspected Russian drone violations in the airspace of several EU nations.
Over 140 Feared Dead As Mexico Reels From Historic Floods; President Faces Criticism
More than 140 people were feared dead Thursday as Mexico struggled to bring aid to those devastated by record-breaking floods amid growing anger over the government’s handling of the crisis.
Trump Announced Lethal Strike on Drug-Trafficking Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Six
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces conducted another lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people in what the administration calls part of a "noninternational armed conflict" with narco-terrorist networks.
Police Clash With Protesters As Belgium Erupts Over Austerity Reforms
Belgium’s security forces used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who flooded Brussels, the national and European Union capital, to express outrage over Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
At Least 16 Dead In Bangladesh Factory Fire
A fire at a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 16 people, and officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued late into the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Presses Hamas to Return Remaining Hostage Remains as Trump Says ‘Nobody Is Getting Left Behind’
Israel is demanding that Hamas hand over the remains of hostages still held in Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that “nobody is getting left behind,” underscoring Washington’s continued commitment to recovering every captive and fallen Israeli taken during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Netanyahu Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face “All Hell Breaking Loose” as Trump Insists on Compliance with Gaza Peace Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas must surrender its weapons or face dire consequences, saying that if the terror group refuses to disarm, "all hell breaks loose." His comments came Tuesday in an interview with CBS, amid efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown
The FBI has overseen the arrests of nearly 8,700 violent criminals as part of Operation Summer Heat, President Donald Trump and FBI Kash Patel said Wednesday.
President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
Christian News
Church and Christians Evicted in Pakistan Persecution
Christians and human rights activists in Pakistan have sounded the alarm over what they call a new wave of persecution, including church closures, violent evictions, and economic exploitation of Christian families.
EU Unveils Plan To Counter Drone Threats After Russian Incursions
The European Union’s executive arm, the European Commission, was set to unveil a sweeping new counter-drone initiative Thursday, following a string of suspected Russian drone violations in the airspace of several EU nations.
Over 140 Feared Dead As Mexico Reels From Historic Floods; President Faces Criticism
More than 140 people were feared dead Thursday as Mexico struggled to bring aid to those devastated by record-breaking floods amid growing anger over the government’s handling of the crisis.
Trump Announced Lethal Strike on Drug-Trafficking Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Six
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces conducted another lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people in what the administration calls part of a "noninternational armed conflict" with narco-terrorist networks.
Police Clash With Protesters As Belgium Erupts Over Austerity Reforms
Belgium’s security forces used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who flooded Brussels, the national and European Union capital, to express outrage over Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
At Least 16 Dead In Bangladesh Factory Fire
A fire at a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 16 people, and officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued late into the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Presses Hamas to Return Remaining Hostage Remains as Trump Says ‘Nobody Is Getting Left Behind’
Israel is demanding that Hamas hand over the remains of hostages still held in Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that “nobody is getting left behind,” underscoring Washington’s continued commitment to recovering every captive and fallen Israeli taken during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Netanyahu Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face “All Hell Breaking Loose” as Trump Insists on Compliance with Gaza Peace Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas must surrender its weapons or face dire consequences, saying that if the terror group refuses to disarm, "all hell breaks loose." His comments came Tuesday in an interview with CBS, amid efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown
The FBI has overseen the arrests of nearly 8,700 violent criminals as part of Operation Summer Heat, President Donald Trump and FBI Kash Patel said Wednesday.
President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
Christian News
Church and Christians Evicted in Pakistan Persecution
Christians and human rights activists in Pakistan have sounded the alarm over what they call a new wave of persecution, including church closures, violent evictions, and economic exploitation of Christian families.
Around the World
Trump, Zelensky To Meet In Washington To Discuss “Mega Deal” on Air Defense and Tomahawk Missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet at the White House on Friday to discuss what both sides have described as a "Mega Deal" to bolster Ukraine's air defenses -- potentially including U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia.
Trump Says ‘Iran Took a Big Hit,’ Urges Peace Deal With Israel as Tehran Rejects Outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that Iran "took a big hit" following devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities in June but added that peace between Iran and Israel "would be great" if it could be achieved.
Human Error Blamed For Slovakia Train Crash Injuring 100
Authorities in Slovakia suggest that human error might be to blame for Monday’s massive train crash in eastern Slovakia that injured up to 100 people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Freezes Rafah Crossing Reopening, Accuses Hamas of Violating Ceasefire Deal by Withholding Hostage Bodies
Israel announced Tuesday it would not reopen the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt as planned under the ceasefire agreement, accusing Hamas of failing to fulfill its obligation to return the bodies of all slain hostages still held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mass Shooting in South Carolina Leaves 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded
An investigation was underway Monday after a mass shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island in the U.S. state of South Carolina claimed four lives and injured at least 20 others, authorities said.
Trump, Zelensky To Meet In Washington To Discuss “Mega Deal” on Air Defense and Tomahawk Missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet at the White House on Friday to discuss what both sides have described as a "Mega Deal" to bolster Ukraine's air defenses -- potentially including U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia.
Trump Says ‘Iran Took a Big Hit,’ Urges Peace Deal With Israel as Tehran Rejects Outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that Iran "took a big hit" following devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities in June but added that peace between Iran and Israel "would be great" if it could be achieved.
Human Error Blamed For Slovakia Train Crash Injuring 100
Authorities in Slovakia suggest that human error might be to blame for Monday’s massive train crash in eastern Slovakia that injured up to 100 people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Freezes Rafah Crossing Reopening, Accuses Hamas of Violating Ceasefire Deal by Withholding Hostage Bodies
Israel announced Tuesday it would not reopen the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt as planned under the ceasefire agreement, accusing Hamas of failing to fulfill its obligation to return the bodies of all slain hostages still held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mass Shooting in South Carolina Leaves 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded
An investigation was underway Monday after a mass shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island in the U.S. state of South Carolina claimed four lives and injured at least 20 others, authorities said.